Category Archives: Video

You’re 21 and Flying a Huey – Every Landing Could Be Your Last

Posted on November 19, 2025 by Roger Young

Brought to my attention by James Little: Watch this video on YouTube

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Vietnam Tribute – God’s Own Lunatics by Joe Gallowy

Posted on November 14, 2025 by Roger Young

Brought to my attention by Spur 3, Chuck Oualline: Watch this video on YouTube   Silver Spur version from 2010: Watch this video on YouTube

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Mel Gibson on Hal Moore

Posted on January 11, 2025 by Roger Young

You won’t recognize him, but it is Mel Gibson.  Played Hal in the movie.  About 5 minutes.  I am also honored to have known him and his wife, through Joe Galloway.  Ft. Benning is now Ft. Moore.  My unit flew … Continue reading →

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Flying the Freedom Birds: Flights Home

Posted on June 30, 2023 by Roger Young

Brought to my attention by Silver Spur President, John ‘Waldo’ Pepper: Watch this video on YouTube

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Merry Christmas by Pam & Roger

Posted on December 18, 2022 by Roger Young

We wish all our Silver Spur family & Friends a very Merry Christmas & Happy New Year! Watch this video on YouTube

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Huey Helicopters UH-1 – Compilation of genuine Vietnam War color footage

Posted on December 5, 2022 by Roger Young

Brought to my attention by Silver Spur President, Waldo Pepper: Watch this video on YouTube

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Display Room Tour of the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier Exhibit at Arlington National Cemetery

Posted on August 29, 2022 by Roger Young

Very interesting and brought to my attention by Silver Spur President, John ‘Waldo’ Pepper. Enjoy the history and I’ve included an article on the identification of the ‘Vietnam Unknown Soldier’ below! – Roger ‘Bear’ Young Watch this video on YouTube … Continue reading →

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China Beach Series now on DVD

Posted on June 27, 2022 by Roger Young

The China Beach television series, all four seasons, are now available on DVD. Pam and I are enjoying them and the DVDs provide good video quality. However, we did feel some of the episodes in Season 3 drifted into the … Continue reading →

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3 Deadliest Jobs of the Vietnam War…

Posted on May 19, 2022 by Roger Young

Documentary brought to my attention by Silver Spur President, John ‘Waldo’ Pepper: Watch this video on YouTube

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National Vietnam War Veterans Day – VVMF – March 29, 2022

Posted on March 29, 2022 by Roger Young

Program starts at 4:34 into the video Honoring ALL Vietnam Veterans at The Wall:

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Vietnam Loves American Booty; What Did the VPA Do With All The Captured Weapons?

Posted on March 28, 2021 by Roger Young

Brought to my attention by our Spur President, Waldo Pepper. The video caption reads: At the end of the Vietnam War the Vietnamese found themselves with a vast stock of captured material. What did they do with it all and … Continue reading →

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Silver Spurs Silent Night

Posted on December 7, 2020 by Roger Young

Wishing all my fellow Silver Spurs and families the very best this Christmas season – Roger “Bear” Young Watch this video on YouTube

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Tahoe Spooner Summit Flag replacement 2020 Hwy 50 Carson City, NV

Posted on October 31, 2020 by Roger Young

Brought to my attention by Spur 24, Bill McCalister & Spur 3, Chuck Oualline – Bear: “Every year, since 9/11, Chris Sneed (aka “Flash”) climbs the craggy peak on Hwy 50 between Spooner Summit and Carson City, Nevada, to replace … Continue reading →

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America’s First Stealth Helicopter – The Hughes 500 Penetrator

Posted on October 12, 2020 by Roger Young

Brought to my attention by Spur 13, Paul Clergy: Watch this video on YouTube   More on the OH-6 from a previous post

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We’ve Got Each Other – Special Thanks to our Spur Reunion Committee

Posted on September 24, 2020 by Roger Young

September 24, 2020: I put this video together to remember the fellowship we’ve had at our Silver Spur reunions. A special thanks to all who have put our reunions together over the years to bring us closer, it is a … Continue reading →

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