Category Archives: Announcements

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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In Remembrance of Col. Jerry Thiels

Posted on June 18, 2013 by Roger Young

Taps for Fallen Spur 36… Col. Jerry Michael Thiels (Ret. US ARMY) November 11, 1940 – June 17, 2013 A Mass of Christian Burial for Col. Jerry Michael Thiels will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Friday, June 21, 2013 at St. Rita … Continue reading →

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TF Lighthorse Flash Traffic

Posted on March 14, 2013 by Roger Young

Tragic news in from LTC von Eschenbach, please keep all these young Troopers, their families and fellow Troopers in your prayers. The chopper went down near Kandahar city according to early reports. I’ve reopened our 3-17th Support page on our … Continue reading →

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President’s Message regarding Distinguished Warfare Medal

Posted on February 18, 2013 by Roger Young

February 18, 2013 Distinguished Warfare Medal Dear Brothers, Normally I do not post opinions of mine for political topics however, this time I must speak out and encourage you to contact your Congressman, Senator and fax the White House over … Continue reading →

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