Category Archives: Announcements

The passing of Chris Taylor, brother of Silver Spur KIA Sgt. Phil Taylor

Posted on December 17, 2018 by Roger Young

17 December 2018: It is with a very heavy heart that I’ve learned this morning the passing of Chris Taylor, younger brother of Sgt. Phil Taylor who was KIA in Cambodia on 27 May 71 while serving with the Silver Spurs. … Continue reading →

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Open Letter to my fellow Silver Spurs

Posted on July 1, 2018 by Roger Young

July 1, 2018: Since posting the tribute to Dinh on 17 June 2018 at Honoring Silver Spur Chu Hoi Scout Dinh, I’ve only received  two comments from fellow Silver Spurs. I’m clearly out of touch… Pam and I purchased the Honor Tile … Continue reading →

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National Vietnam War Veterans Day

Posted on March 29, 2018 by Roger Young
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ATTENTION: ALL VIETNAM WAR AIRCREW MEMBERS Memorial Dedication Information

Posted on March 2, 2018 by Roger Young

Brought to my attention by Spur 24, Bill McCalister Dedication date: April 18th 2018 Dedication reports: Veterans who fought for Vietnam helicopter monument at Arlington see it unveiled by Nikki Wentling, Stars and Stripes Video: Fallen Vietnam pilots, crew members … Continue reading →

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New Policy on External Links on Spur Static Pages

Posted on October 13, 2017 by Roger Young

October 13, 2017: Fellow Spurs, I will no longer add new external links to the following Spur pages. It is too time consuming to check the links and remove or find their new locations on the net: Silver Spur Bulletin … Continue reading →

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Return of the ‘Ike Jacket’ for the U.S. Army?

Posted on October 12, 2017 by Roger Young

I always liked the WWII uniform. – Bear Poll: Do you like the Army’s ‘pinks and greens’ prototype? – DefenseNews – 11 Oct 17   Pinks and greens uniform design gets nod from the chief of staff; Army’s top enlisted … Continue reading →

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Web Domain Successfully Transferred

Posted on October 2, 2017 by Roger Young

Fellow Spurs: As you are likely aware via the Spur e-mail net, I’ve been in the process of transferring my entire domain from Yahoo Small Business because they no longer support WordPress security updates, to HostGator based in Texas with … Continue reading →

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Flying Alligators and Silver Spurs

Posted on August 30, 2017 by Roger Young

Spur 3, Chuck Oualline has his new book site up! Please see: Flying Alligators and Silver Spurs It is a GREAT read! – Bear

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More Spurs Check In:

Posted on October 14, 2016 by Roger Young

14 October 2016: Bear, First, let me say thank you for the awesome website you’ve built. My name is Charles Bottom and I was a member of A Trp, 3/17 AC, 1970-1971, Dian, Quan Loi, and Lai Khe. I noticed … Continue reading →

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In Remembrance of Larry “Tank” Carson, Silver Spur Armorer

Posted on February 12, 2016 by Roger Young

My thanks to Tank’s daughter, Stacey, for sharing the pictures with us! – Bear https://youtu.be/7Y_irK_mHZo

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From the Webmaster

Posted on February 12, 2016 by Roger Young

12 February 2016: Just a reminder, check back periodically. – Bear Original post 22 May 2015: A concern has been raised that I’m pushing out too much information on the the Spur E-mail net. Therefore in the future I will … Continue reading →

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3-17th Cav Deactivation

Posted on August 27, 2015 by Roger Young

The 3-17th Cav will be deactivated on September 1st, 2015 at Hunter Army Airfield at Savannah, GA. I did not receive this information until August 26th which was the RSVP cut-off date. 2 September 2015: It is being reported that … Continue reading →

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2016 Silver Spur Reunion Slideshow

Posted on April 8, 2015 by Roger Young

Inspired by Silver Spur 3, Chuck Oualline, a Spur slideshow leading up to the 2016 Silver Spur Reunion in Branson, Missouri in April 2016. These pictures take you from the Troop loading on the USNS Walker in October 1967, to the … Continue reading →

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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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Taps for Tom Runkle

Posted on July 10, 2013 by Roger Young

  Tom Runkle, Silver Spur Lift Crew Chief 1969 – 1970 September 7, 1950 – July 9, 2013 Tom Runkle served as a UH -1 Crew Chief with A Troop from 1969 to 1970 at DiAn, Soc Trang, Quan Loi … Continue reading →

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