Category Archives: Articles of Interest

Ft. Hood Shooting Report

Posted on July 19, 2012 by Roger Young

PDF: Final Report of the Webster Commission on Events at Ft. Hood, Texas, on November 5, 2009 – FBI – 19 Jul 12 Fellow Spurs, I’ve kept a timeline since the first breaking news of the tragic shootings to the … Continue reading →

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Recruiting pamphlet from 1967

Posted on July 18, 2012 by Roger Young

Courtesy of Spur 38, Mike Billow:

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Stolen Valor Act Thrown Out

Posted on June 30, 2012 by Roger Young

Supreme Court: Lying about military medals is protected by Constitution – The Washington Post – 28 Jun 2012 Full text of Supreme Court Decision Vets respond to court overturning Stolen Valor – ArmyTimes – 1 Jul 12  

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Video: Thank You For Your Service

Posted on June 8, 2012 by Roger Young

I’ve received the following video from many of my fellow veterans so thought I should include it here on our Spur blog, but have some mixed emotions myself. It would have meant far more to me 42 years ago.  What say you?  … Continue reading →

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Congress WAS Responsible for Defeat in Indochina

Posted on April 22, 2012 by Roger Young

In response to an article, Ken Hughes: The Myth That Congress Cut Off Funding for South Vietnam ================ I don’t doubt Mr. Hughes sincerity, and as a technical matter he is correct that Congress did not totally cut off assistance … Continue reading →

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Welcome Home Vietnam Vets Day – March 30th 2012

Posted on March 29, 2012 by Roger Young

Submitted to me by Lois G., a wonderful lady here in Washington state that has worked with the author, Debbie Lee below supporting our troops during the War on Terrorism. Debbie Lee is a Gold Star Mother of the first Navy … Continue reading →

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From the Spur Archives

Posted on March 29, 2012 by Roger Young

Courtesy of John “Waldo” Pepper, Spur President:      

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Official Vietnam Pocket Guide

Posted on March 22, 2012 by Roger Young

From a fellow Vietnam vet you might enjoy! – Bear PDF file: Vietnam Pocket Guide

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Troops at DFW March 14th 2012 – Last Day

Posted on March 19, 2012 by Roger Young

Submitted by Bill Reynolds, Spur 16. March 14, 2012 was the last day that troops were going through DFW for R&R. Below is a YouTube video celebrating that occasion. Over 480,000 troops have gone through DFW over the years. “This video … Continue reading →

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Welcome Home Vietnam LA Event 2012

Posted on March 18, 2012 by Roger Young

Welcome Home Vietnam Veterans Day Los Angeles – Saturday, March 31, 2012 12:00 noon to 5:00 pm – Exhibits, Resources, Mlitary Displays, Memorial Wall, Vendors. Veteran’s Memorial Park, 13000 Sayre, Street, Sylmar, CA 91342 (Heroes of Life Inc. ) For … Continue reading →

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A typical day at the Tan Son Nhut Airport in Saigon (1968)

Posted on February 23, 2012 by Roger Young

YouTube video:

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Helping Homeless Vets

Posted on February 22, 2012 by Roger Young

McMillen Team Rolls Up Sleeves, Looks For Veterans To Help – CompetitionPlus– 21 Feb 12 Related article: Power Of Caring: McMillen’s 2nd Dragster To Help Veterans – CompetitionPlus – 21 Feb 12

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Heroes of the Vietnam Generation by James Webb

Posted on January 27, 2012 by Roger Young

Submitted by Spur 13, Paul Clergy: ============== The rapidly disappearing cohort of Americans that endured the Great Depression and then fought World War II is receiving quite a send-off from the leading lights of the so-called 60s generation. Tom Brokaw … Continue reading →

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Operation PLUTO (Pipe-Lines Under The Ocean) 1944

Posted on January 24, 2012 by Roger Young

How the British provided oil pipelines to France for the Allies during WWII on YouTube:

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An Open Letter To Anyone Who Served in Vietnam

Posted on January 3, 2012 by Roger Young

Dear Hero, I was in my twenties during the Vietnam era. I was a single mother and, I’m sad to say, I was probably one of the most self-centered people on the planet. To be perfectly honest…I didn’t care one … Continue reading →

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