Category Archives: Articles of Interest

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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Vietnam War Pictures

Posted on December 26, 2011 by Roger Young

Submitted by fellow Spur, Larry Studer: Captured: A Look Back at the Vietnam War on the 35th Anniversary of the Fall of Saigon – Denver Post – 30 Apr 2011    

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Vietnam in HD on the History Channel

Posted on November 4, 2011 by Roger Young

Begins on November 8th, check your local listings! – Bear Vietnam in HD DVD Set from the History Channel [no longer available as of May 2013]

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Veterans Day 2011

Posted on October 26, 2011 by Roger Young

A Bittersweet Moment This Veteran’s Day 2011 by Spur President, John “Waldo” Pepper

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Kilroy Was Here

Posted on October 19, 2011 by Roger Young

For the WWII generation, this will bring back memories. For you younger folks, it’s a bit of trivia that is a part of our American history. Anyone born in the teens, twenties, and mid-thirties, is familiar with Kilroy. We didn’t know why, but we … Continue reading →

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Interesting Veterans Statistics of the Vietnam Memorial Wall

Posted on September 21, 2011 by Roger Young

  “Carved on these walls is the story of America, of a continuing quest to preserve both Democracy and decency, and to protect a national treasure that we call the American dream.”  ~ President George Bush SOMETHING to think about … Continue reading →

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F-35B – Taking STOVL to a New Level

Posted on September 9, 2011 by Roger Young

“Bringing short take off and vertical landing to a whole new level. The F-35B Joint Strike Fighter has advanced the technology of Short Take Off and Vertical Landing (STOVL). The F-35 true 5th Generation from every angle.”

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Remembering 9-11-2001

Posted on September 4, 2011 by Roger Young

Defending America: Protecting the Skies on Sept. 11, 2001 – FoxNews – 8 Sep 2011 Remembering September 11, 2001 – DoD Ex-fighter pilot recalls her 9/11 suicide mission – Seattle Times – 9 Sep 11 9-11 Remembered: Rick Rescorla was … Continue reading →

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727 out of DaNang – 1975

Posted on August 4, 2011 by Roger Young

This was not a proud moment for the South Vietnamese military.  The North Vietnamese were advancing southward toward Da Nang, and Saigon fell a few days later.  Chances are few of these deserters made it out of the country. Chuck Oualline, … Continue reading →

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The Other War in Vietnam

Posted on July 15, 2011 by Roger Young

A long but very interesting read provided in PDF format by Arkansas Tech University. Adobe Reader required: The Other Warrior: Interviews with Andrew Sauvageot

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Soldier On – Helping Homeless Vets

Posted on July 13, 2011 by Roger Young

Fellow Spurs, Dave Tela writes: “This video was just produced as part of an AARP production on housing. Lenny is a great example of the others who no longer wear their burdens on their sleeve. This housing community opened in … Continue reading →

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July 4th Silver Spur Letter from Nathan Pulliam

Posted on July 4, 2011 by Roger Young

July 4, 2011 My dear fellow Silver Spurs, On this special day in our nation’s history, its 235 birthday (if I have calculated correctly), I want to wish you the best that I can send your way.  It will not … Continue reading →

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Salute to the Women Who Served During Vietnam

Posted on June 28, 2011 by Roger Young

Produced by my wife, Pam, honoring the women, both military and civilian who served during the Vietnam war. Pam served in the Navy from 1970-1974 and was assigned to CINCPAC Joint Command and worked on Operation Homecoming for our POWs. … Continue reading →

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