Category Archives: Articles of Interest

Mansions of The Lord

Posted on May 23, 2015 by Roger Young

Brought to my attention by Scout Dog Handler Bob Himrod who served with our early Rifle Platoon:

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In Remembrance 2015 by Dan Sutherland

Posted on May 23, 2015 by Roger Young

A very special Spur poem/video tribute by Dan in honor of our fallen Spurs this Memorial Day: https://youtu.be/JzoCR18HhjI

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Final Flight of the OH-58D with the 3-17th Cav

Posted on May 19, 2015 by Roger Young

A Troop started receiving the original OH-58A Kiowa in Vietnam in late May ’70 to replace our OH-6A Cayuse in our Scout Platoon. There have been many significant upgrades to the original airframe & powerplant since that time. – Bear … Continue reading →

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April 30 1975: The Fall of Saigon

Posted on April 14, 2015 by Roger Young

  Article by Texas Tech: April 30, 1975: The Fall of Saigon   Video by Prager University, 2012:     Operation Babylift – Operation Babylift was an on-going effort to evacuate children from the orphanages before the fall of Saigon … Continue reading →

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Return to Southeast Asia by Decker A. Decker

Posted on March 13, 2015 by Roger Young

A very special slideshow by our Spur Engine Shop NCOIC, Decker A. Decker. I really enjoyed putting this together with Decker because I feel this is a very special photo tour and hope all Spurs enjoy the tour! – Bear

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Ed Marzola, Spur 39 Slideshow

Posted on March 10, 2015 by Roger Young

My thanks to Ed for providing his collection of photos, enjoy! – Bear  

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A Soldier’s Friendship by Charlotte Soder

Posted on February 23, 2015 by Roger Young

   A Soldier’s Friendship by Charlotte Soder February 14, 2015 I asked a war veteran, a friend of mine To walk me through his war days time I asked what his friendships meant He said “Ducking fire and laughing in … Continue reading →

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A Different Christmas Poem

Posted on December 11, 2014 by Roger Young

A fellow Vietnam veteran that was with the Marines in Hue during the ’68 Tet sent me this which I want to share with all of you. To all who have worn the uniform, you were/are the very best of … Continue reading →

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Special Tribute to the Ladies of the Vietnam War

Posted on October 29, 2014 by Roger Young

Post by Vietnam Veterans Memorial Fund.  

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Jay Psaros – “The Orphan”

Posted on February 3, 2014 by Roger Young

Brought to our attention by Dave Tela, Spur 38:

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Beneath Blades by David Earley

Posted on December 18, 2013 by Roger Young

Roger, The book Beneath Blades is now available in the USA through Create Space and Amazon. There are two chapters on Vietnam, one of those covering my perceptions of the 9 weeks I spent with the Spurs in ’70. Regards … Continue reading →

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A Soldier’s Christmas

Posted on December 18, 2013 by Roger Young

Have a blessed holiday season and Happy New Year! [Reposted for 2013] A Soldier’s Christmas by the Silver Spurs       Submitted by Bill Reynolds, Spur 16, December 2013:  

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Vietnam ROE’s for Armed Helicopters

Posted on August 26, 2013 by Roger Young

Click to enlarge image – Bear:

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How The O-2s Really Got There

Posted on August 20, 2013 by Roger Young

Excellent article brought to my attention by Spur 3, Chuck Oualline: How The O-2s Really Got There by Richard H. Wood, Colonel, USAF (Ret)

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Delta Honor Guard

Posted on June 11, 2013 by Roger Young

Excellent YouTube video honoring our Fallen Heroes:

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