Category Archives: Articles of Interest

Why we went to war in Vietnam

Posted on February 3, 2013 by Roger Young

Featured in American Legion Magazine, January 2013 by Michael Lind: Why we went to war in Vietnam  

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Steinbeck on Vietnam Helicopter Pilots

Posted on January 7, 2013 by Roger Young

Submitted by Spur 38, Mike Billow: Only a handful of people have won both the Nobel and Pulitzer prizes in literature. One of them was iconic American novelist John Steinbeck. His incredible body of work stretched from Tortilla Flat to … Continue reading →

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Welcome Home Tyler!

Posted on January 2, 2013 by Roger Young

I’ve been keeping up with the progress of this brave soldier as he went through multiple surgeries and nearly lost his life. He was able to go home on Dec 22nd. His “can do” spirit is just one example of … Continue reading →

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2013 Rose Parade War Dog Memorial Float

Posted on January 1, 2013 by Roger Young

Video in honor of all our Dog Handlers and their heroic dogs that have served our nation since WWII. SALUTE! Special thanks to Dick Van Patten’s Natural Balance Pet Foods, Inc. & HGTV. Here is the float, “Canines With Courage”: … Continue reading →

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Life is Like a Box of C-Rations by Maj. Gen Robert Scales

Posted on December 18, 2012 by Roger Young

Submitted by Bob Scurzi, Spur Scout: Life is Like a Box of “C” Rations Truman Library 12 September 2009 Speech by Major General Robert Scales USA (Ret) at Truman Library Mr. Skelton, Mr. Cleaver, distinguished guests and, most importantly, fellow … Continue reading →

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Excerpt from the First Inaugural Speech by Dwight D. Eisenhower

Posted on December 17, 2012 by Roger Young

Submitted by Allan LaGrange, Spur Rifle Squad Leader: Dwight D. Eisenhower First Inaugural January 20, 1953 The Republican Party successfully promoted the candidacy of the popular General of the Army in the 1952 election over the Democratic candidate, Adlai Stevenson. … Continue reading →

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7 December 1941

Posted on December 7, 2012 by Roger Young

  Photos: After Pearl Harbor: LIFE in the Pacific and on the Home Front – LIFE Magazine – Posted 7 Dec 12 Reporter’s untold story of Pearl Harbor attack is finally published by Elizabeth P. McIntosh – 6 Dec 12 Pearl … Continue reading →

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Above & Beyond Memorial

Posted on December 6, 2012 by Roger Young

Brought to my attention by several Spurs, the first I have heard of this wonderful tribute in Chicago, IL: Above & Beyond Memorial  

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Opinion: Leadership

Posted on November 23, 2012 by Roger Young

Submitted by Bill Reynolds, Spur 16: Where Have All My Heroes Gone? Colonel (Ret) Sam W. Floca Jr. Most of you have seen and many no doubt own copies of the HBO Mini-Series, “Band of Brothers,” the epic of small … Continue reading →

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Duty, Honor, Country…

Posted on November 22, 2012 by Roger Young

Submitted by Allan LaGrange, Spur Rifle Squad Leader: General Douglas MacArthur’s Farewell Speech Given to the Corps of Cadets at West Point May 12, 1962 General Westmoreland, General Groves, distinguished guests, and gentlemen of the Corps. As I was leaving … Continue reading →

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The Sound That Binds, UH-1H

Posted on November 20, 2012 by Roger Young

Submitted by Spur 38, Mike Billow: THE SOUND THAT BINDS by Colonel Keith Nightingale, US Army (Retired) Unique to all that served in Vietnam is the UH1H helicopter. It was both devil and angel and it served as both extremely … Continue reading →

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Legend of the Ho Chi Minh trail in Laos – Pictures

Posted on November 9, 2012 by Roger Young

Please see: http://www.laosgpsmap.com/ho-chi-minh-trail-laos/

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2012 Veterans Day Message

Posted on November 1, 2012 by Roger Young

  Silver Spur Veterans Day Message John “Waldo” Pepper Spur President  

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Top 10 Things Your Combat Vet Wants You To Know

Posted on October 4, 2012 by Roger Young

This in from one of our fellow Spurs, an important read in my opinion – Bear Top 10 Things Your Combat Vet Wants You To Know 1. He is addicted to war, although he loves you. War is horrible, but … Continue reading →

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Opinion: Exploding the Myths About Vietnam

Posted on August 14, 2012 by Roger Young

Opinion piece submitted by Spur 38, Mike Billow: Exploding the Myths About Vietnam By LIEN-HANG NGUYEN And another thought provoking article: The Day It Became the Longest War by Lt. Gen. Charles Cooper, USMC (Ret.)

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