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Entry of Jan 3, 2000 at 09:56 [EST]
From: Ronald A. Newcomer - newcomer@gte.net



How I found your page: From the Vietnam Veterans Web Ring
Notify about changes: Yes
Comments about the web site: Nice site. I was assigned to the 174th AHC from September 1966 through September 1967. Serving as a pilot a/c and finally as Second Platoon Leader. I remember the 176th arrival at Tuy Hoa. I flew many missions from the beach with your unit long before your move to Chu Lai and our move to Duc Pho.


Entry of Jan 3, 2000 at 21:35 [EST]
From: David A Hatcher - DAHAT001@aol.com



How I found your page: Guess ;)
Notify about changes: Yes
Comments about the web site: Memory coming back now! I left (reassigned)Oct 71. Remember "blowing up" FB Maryanne when it was abandoned. Left on last C130 before Typhoon Hester hit. Remember the flare bird that went into the sea on last mission for unit. Dustoff found one survivor floating on fuel cell. Seem to remember the names Mike Johnson and Bartram. JC Penny was my lil' brothers neighbor in E'prise. I was at the wreck about 20 min after it happened. Never knew he was in 176 til Dec 99! Great Site pictures of company areas brought back very very fuzzy memories. I was nothing but a FNG for my grand 2 months there, but a long time ago.


Entry of Jan 4, 2000 at 14:20 [EST]
From: bOB OCONNELL -
BBANDGQ@aol.com



How I found your page: Guess ;)
Notify about changes: Yes
Comments about the web site:


Entry of Jan 4, 2000 at 15:52 [EST]
From: Larry Whalen - lwhalen@wsp.wa.gov



How I found your page: From the ADVA web site
Notify about changes: Yes
Comments about the web site: I was with the 174th (69'-70') as the Smokey crewchief. I like how you site has improved. Good work.


Entry of Jan 5, 2000 at 23:06 [EST]
From: G. Allen Gaither - gator@pe.net



How I found your page: From a search engine
Notify about changes: Yes
Comments about the web site: 176 AHC SEP67-SEP68 Musket #10


Entry of Jan 6, 2000 at 01:42 [EST]
From: Wendy Johnsen - wljohnse@GAPAC.com



How I found your page: A friend told me
Notify about changes: No
Comments about the web site:


Entry of Jan 9, 2000 at 20:26 [EST]
From: James (JIM) M White - jwhite8431@aol.com



How I found your page: A friend told me
Notify about changes: Yes
Comments about the web site: 176th Nov 67-Nov 68 AC and Maintenance. Callsign Minuteman 15. Nickname (Fat Falcon)


Entry of Jan 11, 2000 at 14:34 [EST]
From: Ron Lester - chief1@cst.net



How I found your page: From a search engine
Notify about changes: Yes
Comments about the web site: When will the 176th host its own reunion? I think it would be great to see some old faces.


Entry of Jan 13, 2000 at 17:47 [EST]
From: Jerry Simpson -



How I found your page: Link from another web page
Notify about changes: Yes
Comments about the web site: Was a pilot with A Co. 101st AHB during 1969 when we were sent down from Camp Eagle to help out. We stayed in tents near the messhall for approximately 54 days before being relieved by our sister company. The AO was very hot, we lost some people and several aircraft. We supported 1st Bde of the 101st from Tam Ky. Enjoyed you site very much, keep up the good work. Comanchero 18


Entry of Jan 20, 2000 at 07:04 [EST]
From: Ed Prout - vanderbetty@aol.com
Bad address- Ed, please send correction.



How I found your page: From a search engine
Notify about changes: Yes
Comments about the web site:


Entry of Jan 20, 2000 at 14:05 [EST]
From: Robert M OConnell
- BBANDGQ@aol.com


How I found your page: A friend told me
Notify about changes: Yes
Comments about the web site: 176 AHC OCT 65-SEP 68,yeah OCT 65,right out of Ft.Rucker CE/PLT SGT Pappy Anderson was my gunner. Original round eye owners of "Million Dollar Hill" Call sign MM 2-6 Bravo. Hoping to see more of you at VHCMA reunion in Charlotte 19Jun-25Jun 2000. Will try to catch drivers in D.C. around Jul 4


Entry of Jan 22, 2000 at 13:56 [EST]
From: Bill Schneider (Kham Duc Vet) - wschnei591@aol.com



How I found your page: From a search engine
Notify about changes: Yes
Comments about the web site: Grunt with "A" Co. 1/46th Oct.'67-July'68. It was always a thrill for us on the ground to hear the WHOOOP WHOOOOp of those blades, always let us know we we not alone. Looking for crews that were at Kham Duc 10-12 May 1968, We have @200 in reunion group and always looking for more. Thanks again from us grunts and a very special thanks for those who braved deadly AA at Kham Duc to get us out. Bill. 636-942-4042


Entry of Jan 23, 2000 at 00:06 [EST]
From: Richard Rourke - RRourke212@aol.com



How I found your page: Link from another web page
Notify about changes: Yes
Comments about the web site: USMC, 3-3 In county 66-67


Entry of Jan 23, 2000 at 20:51 [EST]
From: iris martin-i.fox -



How I found your page: Guess ;)
Notify about changes: Yes
Comments about the web site:


Entry of Jan 25, 2000 at 18:07 [EST]
From: allen l. penny jr. - virginiallen@aol.com



How I found your page: A friend told me
Notify about changes: Yes
Comments about the web site: a co., 2/1, 196 lib, jan- mar 68, chu lai, lz ross, mountains west of danang


Entry of Jan 27, 2000 at 02:43 [EST]
From: allen l. penny jr. - virginiallen@aol.com or virginiallen@juno.com



How I found your page: A friend told me
Notify about changes: Yes
Comments about the web site: 1968, chu lai, lz ross, mountains west of danang, 2/1,a co,196th light infantry brigade, 11b10, m16


Entry of Jan 27, 2000 at 22:21 [EST]
From: GUY MAGNERO - cmagnero@cs.com



How I found your page: Link from another web page
Notify about changes: Yes
Comments about the web site: 176th avn. may67 to nov.67 crewchief, maintence inspection team aka mags maggie,magnetio


Entry of Jan 29, 2000 at 19:11 [EST]
From: John Lyczak - jly6849@aol.com



How I found your page: Afriend told me
Notify about changes: Yes
Comments about the web site: I was with the 176 as a crew chief from July 69 to Feb 70, when I was hit by small arms fire north west of Hawk Hill. Mr. Pickles was my pilot that day. He was later killed. He is now buried about 20 miles from were I live. Joe Brown was my closest friend and he was killed later that year I would like to know more about what happened that day. I was at his funeral but did not get a clear story of what happened.


Entry of Jan 30, 2000 at 17:03 [EST]
From: Frank Tolle - ftolle@aol.com



How I found your page: From a search engine
Notify about changes: Yes
Comments about the web site: Francis M Tolle, Jr. "Frank" Oct 68 - Oct 69 SAC - Minuteman 25 1969


Entry of Feb 2, 2000 at 14:37 [EST]
From: Jim Bryant - jim500@iwon.com



How I found your page: Guess ;)
Notify about changes: Yes
Comments about the web site: 554CES red horse USAF 70-72,


Entry of Feb 7, 2000 at 17:02 [EST]
From: james k. sharpe -



How I found your page: Guess ;)
Notify about changes: Yes
Comments about the web site: served in 71 avionics call sign twisters two flew w kirk cardon on c and c missions rem tin fuc pol pt. d kcardon


Entry of Feb 8, 2000 at 19:52 [EST]
From: Lisa - lotway@silk.net



How I found your page: From a search engine
Notify about changes: Yes
Comments about the web site: I'm not a veteran, but I was in Service Battalion for 7 years as a Transport driver. It's about time that someone made a site like yours.


Entry of Feb 11, 2000 at 19:00 [EST]
From: Charles Burg - icom12345@aol.com



How I found your page: From a search engine
Notify about changes: Yes
Comments about the web site: outstanding site, current member HHC 1-137 AHB,


Entry of Feb 18, 2000 at 15:48 [EST]
From: John C. Zipperer - Crewdogz@zdnetonebox.com



How I found your page: From a search engine
Notify about changes: Yes
Comments about the web site:


Entry of Feb 21, 2000 at 17:56 [EST]
From: terry clark - tmclark45@hot mail.com



How I found your page: Link from another web page
Notify about changes: Yes
Comments about the web site: sp/5 terrance m. clark 146th avn co ton sa nhut air base 2/67-2/68 crew chief on u8g fixed wing recon.


Entry of Feb 21, 2000 at 23:56 [EST]
From: Butch Lottman - iceman@inetnebr.com



How I found your page: From the Vietnam Veterans Web Ring
Notify about changes: Yes
Comments about the web site: Gentlemen, am impressed with the site...very well done with lots of documentation and photos. Special thanks to Carl Zipperer for his help in locating information for the parents of Bill Irland.


Entry of Mar 1, 2000 at 08:58 [EST]
From: william r(rick)schrandt - cobra@columbus-ks.com



How I found your page: A friend told me
Notify about changes: Yes
Comments about the web site: hello fellow rotorheads, i found this site though carl zipperer , whom i went through flight school with. class 70/11. after graduation i went to cobra school in savanah and proceded to b troop 7/17 air cav in camp holloway near pleiku. i was undertaker 24 flying with the 'ruthless riders" all over 2 corps. really great web site, it really gets the old memory banks going. thanks and welcome home all. rick schrandt cw2


Entry of Mar 5, 2000 at 19:43 [EST]
From: Richard A Mohr - R44mohr@aol.com



How I found your page: A friend told me
Notify about changes: Yes
Comments about the web site: Army Mar 65 to Mar 68, With the 176th Mar 67 to Mar 68.Maintenance then crewchief on ships -057, -577, and -875, Second Flight Pltoon. For a time I was Minuteman 205. Good luck to all.


Entry of Mar 7, 2000 at 07:19 [EST]
From: Dixie Nicholson - dnicholson@uhhg.org



How I found your page: A friend told me
Notify about changes: Yes
Comments about the web site: Would like to contact John Lyczak for information concerning Joseph Martin Leroy Brown.


Entry of Mar 7, 2000 at 11:05 [EST]
From: SP/4 TOM GLATH -



How I found your page: Other
Notify about changes: Yes
Comments about the web site: SP/4 TOM GLATH FROM NATRONA HEIGHTS PA. HAVE TWO BUDDIES THAT WERE WITH THE AMERICAL DIVISION GREG HEINLE AND JOE MINHART. WOULD LIKE TO LOCATE ANOTHER PAL WHO I SERVED WITH JERRY CARSTASIN FROM SOMEWHEREIN N.H.


Entry of Mar 8, 2000 at 21:39 [EST]
From: Richard A Mohr - R44mohr@aol.com



How I found your page: Link from another web page
Notify about changes: Yes
Comments about the web site: Carl, thanks for the fast reply. I looked up -057, yeah that`s me. I have the year book and saw the picture of that group. I also have some pictures of -057 as it sat on the side of the hill with a rotor blade about six inches from where Mr. Petricka`s head had been. And someone on that hill still has my .45. Keep up the good job.


Entry of Mar 9, 2000 at 20:48 [EST]
From: John Schroeder - john_912@hotmail.com



How I found your page: From a search engine
Notify about changes: Yes
Comments about the web site: Spc 5, 176th Aviation; '67-68, 68F20. Page has name listed as J. Schrieder. Have many photos and the "yeaebook" that was published.


Entry of Mar 11, 2000 at 22:06 [EST]
From: Stan Gray - slgray@cbn.net.id



How I found your page: From the Vietnam Veterans Web Ring
Notify about changes: Yes
Comments about the web site: Joined the unit in March 1970. Steve stone was DEROSing when I made AC. He gave me his A/O maps and Call Sign. Minuteman 14. Picked up the handle "SPOT" from an extended day on the beach. Cpt. Ladd was the best AMC I ever worked for!


Entry of Mar 11, 2000 at 22:41 [EST]
From: Tom Gauby - http://www.americal.org/174/ - judge1949@aol.com



How I found your page: Guess ;)
Notify about changes: Yes
Comments about the web site:


Entry of Mar 21, 2000 at 19:28 [EST]
From: JAMES FITZGERALD - JIM.JULES@EXCITE.COM



How I found your page: From the ADVA web site
Notify about changes: Yes
Comments about the web site: WAS WITH THE 161ST HELPED INTRO SOME OF YOUR PILOTS TO THE LOCAL AREA WOULD LIKE TO HEAR FROM RAY SECREAST HOPE ITS SPELLED RIGHT BELIEVE IT WAS HIS SECOND TOUR WAS FIXED WING FIRST POSSIBLY RETIRED IN FLORIDA THANKS FITZ


Entry of Mar 23, 2000 at 01:08 [EST]
From: Ronald - mmirvisl


How I found your page: Guess ;)
Notify about changes: Yes
Comments about the web site:


Entry of Mar 23, 2000 at 19:56 [EST]
From: Ron C Williams - hawktoes@earthlink.net



How I found your page: A friend told me
Notify about changes: Yes
Comments about the web site: I was a crewchief with the 176th 67-68. This is a Great page, most happy that you are doing this. Perhaps this will help me recall those names that dance around in the back of my head. Thanks


Entry of Mar 24, 2000 at 07:05 [EST]
From: Charles Piker - Cpiker@Springhill.Fayette.K12.KY.US

Charles-Bad address, please send update to ctzipp@aol.com



How I found your page: From a search engine
Notify about changes: Yes
Comments about the web site: 1971-Musket 36,MM6,gunship platoon leader


Entry of Mar 24, 2000 at 11:13 [EST]
From: Bill Rider - brider@pacbell.net



How I found your page: A friend told me
Notify about changes: Yes
Comments about the web site: I was the childhood friend of WO1 Mike Harvey, and after all these years- I still miss him.


Entry of Mar 27, 2000 at 00:27 [EST]
From: Jim McCloskey - mcgreenmen@aol.com



How I found your page: From a search engine
Notify about changes: Yes
Comments about the web site:


Entry of Mar 30, 2000 at 21:35 [EST]
From: Jim Flanagan - JFLANAGAN1@aol.com



How I found your page: Link from another web page
Notify about changes: Yes
Comments about the web site: Apr 71 to Oct 71. MM16. Enjoyed the time spent here. By far the best pilots and unit I flew with.


Entry of Mar 31, 2000 at 03:47 [EST]
From: Neal G Beard - witchdoctor@csi.com



How I found your page: From a search engine
Notify about changes: Yes
Comments about the web site: 176th 2nd Plt 68-69 WO-CWO Minuteman 20A


Entry of Mar 31, 2000 at 20:26 [EST]
From: John D. Graves - 7Graves@netscape.net



How I found your page: From a search engine
Notify about changes: Yes
Comments about the web site: CW2 - Musket 39 May 68 to April 69


Entry of Mar 31, 2000 at 21:09 [EST]
From: Jake Kennedy - jlkennedy@voyager.net



How I found your page: From a search engine
Notify about changes: Yes
Comments about the web site: Doorgunner Minuteman 456 2nd Flight 176th AHC Sept 69 - April 70


Entry of Apr 1, 2000 at 18:31 [EST]
From: Ron Riggle - rkr@ap.net



How I found your page: Other
Notify about changes: Yes
Comments about the web site: Served with 176th from 7/67 to 8/69. I was a Sp5, crew chief with the Muskets. Crewed 608 and 024 and another tail number that I've forgotten. Some guys called me Rock or Sgt Rock.


Entry of Apr 1, 2000 at 23:51 [EST]
From: TIMOTHY E. BOETTER SR - boettgert@hotmail.com



How I found your page: Guess ;)
Notify about changes: Yes
Comments about the web site: 176AHC JUN 21,71-SEP24,71 1ST Flight Platoon I believe I used MM23 and flew as Doorgunner/crewchief in a slick with a Boston Patriot as it's nose art. I believe I still have a photo of her.


Entry of Apr 2, 2000 at 10:34 [EST]
From: PFC Graves, Jonathan - png30@planetaccess.com



How I found your page: Other
Notify about changes: Yes
Comments about the web site: My Dad flew for the 176th.


Entry of Apr 4, 2000 at 20:34 [EST]
From: Steven Bell - digital_15@hotmail.com



How I found your page: From a search engine
Notify about changes: Yes
Comments about the web site: 176th av company, sept 1969-1970 aug doorgunner, sp/4 transfered from 335 transportation company


Entry of Apr 6, 2000 at 14:27 [EST]
From: Ken Purks - kpurks@aol.com



How I found your page: From the ADVA web site
Notify about changes: No
Comments about the web site: I was the Musket Platoon Leader from June 69 to Nov 69-- call sign Musket 6. Would like to hear from the Muskets that were in VN during that time period. Also, pick up a copy of my book "The Diary of a Confederate". There is a lot of musket action in the book.


Entry of Apr 9, 2000 at 22:35 [EST]
From: Garry E Roberts - robrtspg@netins.net



How I found your page: Link from another web page
Notify about changes: Yes
Comments about the web site: I was assigned to the 176th AHC in Nov 70 when the 4th Div. stood-down. As a Spc 4 I worked on the "Charlie Model (maintenance) Team" until Feb or Mar 71. An opening was created with the "Muskets" when CE Rodregus (sp) took a 30 MM in the leg. While my Plt. Leader Cpt Hambergen and Plt. Sgt Sargent were on R&R I talked Maint. Officer Haskins into allowing me into the flight platoon. I crewed "Musket 618" until Sep 71 when I ETS'ed. At the time I was mostly known as "Red" because of my long sandy red hair. I have failed to remember my faithful gunners name except as "Smilley" That might have been his given name. He had come from Div. Finance as a clerk to become a really great troop. I passed the Crew Chief duties over to him when I went back to the farm in Iowa. Those that served during the summer of  '71 might best remember my M Model as the one with the chromed mini-guns. I've been in the Iowa National Guard for several years. Serving as a Plt Sgt in a Blackhawk Avn unit. By the way, gunship 534 was destroyed in a wind storm with the Guard in Waterloo, Iowa sveral years ago. One final thing I noticed in the personal list a question mark by the date Gary A. Adams served. I'm sure he came early '71. He was from Pa. I worked with him before going to the Guns.


Entry of Apr 10, 2000 at 07:26 [EST]
From: Bob Cardin - mrp38@eastky.net



How I found your page: A friend told me
Notify about changes: Yes
Comments about the web site: Assigned to 176AHC from April 1970 to Feb 1971


Entry of Apr 13, 2000 at 22:22 [EST]
From: Harry M. (Mike) Green - usmcr@mindspring.com



How I found your page: From a search engine
Notify about changes: Yes
Comments about the web site: I was a Marine with VMFA-314 stationed at Chu Lai from November 1967 to November 1968. We would go over to the 176th and fly door gunner for the day. This is the first time I have found anything about the 176th. It was my first experiance in a helo. Thanks Mike


Entry of Apr 28, 2000 at 00:04 [EST]
From: Maury Oberg - catandmo@home.com



How I found your page: A friend told me
Notify about changes: Yes
Comments about the web site: Mar.'68-Mar. '69 crewchief


Entry of Apr 28, 2000 at 23:48 [EST]
From: John M. Gorman - jmgark2016@aol.com


How I found your page: A friend told me
Notify about changes: Yes
Comments about the web site: I served as a door guner in 176th AHC, in Chu Lia. I arrived in country in Sept. Was briefly a grunt before being recruited as a doorgunner. Assigned to 2nd Flight. I was there through Laos, MaryAnne, Typhone Hestor, and the unit's final flight mission, that resulted in 3 fatalities. Returned to the world in November 71. Later served in Old Guard, Wash. DC as the President's Announcer, 509th Airborne, went to OCS commissioned in 1980 as the "Oldest 2Lt" currently retired, do some consulting work. Serving in the 176th, was the single most educating, horrifying, devestating, trumatic and dehumanizing event of my life, shared with the most wonderful people I have had the pleasure to live and serve with. I will never forget the day I watched Cleve, Traver, Knudsen and Hall as we lifted off Khe Sahn and then witnessed their shoot down. I was one aircraft ahead of Cleve who was flying trail. For years I have felt guilty that they were hit instead of us. I have never forgot them and I never will, or could. I hope that their families can/have found peace and that before I leave this world, their remains are finally recovered. God give them peace and God Bless all who served as Minutemen and Muskets. I know I am late coming to the party but the next time the 176th has a reunion, I will be there. This is really a great site! I am proud of the great work Carl as done for all of us veterans of the 176th.


Entry of May 3, 2000 at 23:28 [EST]
From: JPDriven - JPDriven@pdq.net



How I found your page: From a search engine
Notify about changes: No
Comments about the web site: Jesus loves you, trust in him and he will change your life, and give you nothing but good. God bless you friend


Entry of May 5, 2000 at 20:00 [EST]
From: Stephen D Engelke - snkypete@mindspring.com



How I found your page: From the Vietnam Veterans Web Ring
Notify about changes: No
Comments about the web site: I was a member of MACVSOG, CCN, FOB1 in Phu Bai. Mike Arline and Dan Cook flew Gunns for us for most of my tour 07/68-07/69. I've been trying to find Mike for years. I finally did. Thanks.


Entry of May 22, 2000 at 21:00 [EST]
From: Clifton VanDerveer - dolphin27vandy@hotmail.com



How I found your page: A friend told me
Notify about changes: Yes
Comments about the web site: 174th.AHC CW2 Feb.69-Feb.70 "Dolphin 27" I flew with a Cpt. McHugh when he was with the 174th.. He then went to the 176th.


Entry of May 24, 2000 at 03:59 [EST]
From: J. Marcus Weekley - whynottryitagain@hotmail.com



How I found your page: From the Vietnam Veterans Web Ring
Notify about changes: Yes
Comments about the web site: Hello, My name is J. Marcus Weekley and I am compiling a collection of Vet medic, nurse, and other health-care providing individuals' poetry. If you have any information, please email me at my email address. Thank you for any help you can offer. J. Marcus Weekley


Entry of May 25, 2000 at 03:20 [EST]
From: sherry - only1sherry@aol.com



How I found your page: Other
Notify about changes: No
Comments about the web site: I WAS LOOKING FOR MICHAEL OCONNELL AND THIS PAGE CAME UP


Entry of May 26, 2000 at 10:49 [EST]
From: amanda - takilya5@hotmail.com



How I found your page: A friend told me
Notify about changes: Yes
Comments about the web site:


Entry of May 28, 2000 at 22:49 [EST]
From: olavo barbosa santos - olavob@bol.com.br



How I found your page: From the Vietnam Veterans Web Ring
Notify about changes: Yes
Comments about the web site: I am not viet vet, but i job in uh-1h/d,in overhaul/paint of these great chopper in brazilian air force-PAMA-GL JAGUAR 5301/big one.!!!!!


Entry of May 29, 2000 at 12:45 [EST]
From: Neil Jenkins - Rotor Wash38@aol.com



How I found your page: Other
Notify about changes: Yes
Comments about the web site: US Army 330th Avn Maint(GS) 65/66 R/W mech,Asst Shop NCOIC Vung Tau,RVN "It was'nt R&R for us"!!!!


Entry of May 31, 2000 at 21:29 [EST]
From: bill whitehouse - w.w.whitehouse@att.com



How I found your page: Link from another web page
Notify about changes: Yes
Comments about the web site: I was with the 59th Scout Dogs and flew on minutemen birds.


Entry of Jun 1, 2000 at 11:53 [EST]
From: bill taylor - djremle@yahoo.com



How I found your page: Link from another web page
Notify about changes: Yes
Comments about the web site: "A" Battrey 2/9 Artillery Fourth Inf.Div. Dec.67 to Dec.68. Welcome Home!!!!!!!!!!


Entry of Jun 6, 2000 at 10:42 [EST]
From: Gabe - Combatvetsmc1@cs.com



How I found your page: Link from another web page
Notify about changes: Yes
Comments about the web site: Welcome Home Brothers, Fantastic job your guys have done to keep the memory of our lost brothers alive and before the public


Entry of Jun 12, 2000 at 15:36 [EST]
From: Wayne Johnston - wr9r@aol.com



How I found your page: From the ADVA web site
Notify about changes: Yes
Comments about the web site: Great job on the site. I served with B Co., E Recon, and C Co, 1st Bn 6th Inf, 198th, Jul 70-Jul 71 out of LZ Dottie. You flew for us on Eagle Flight Combat Assaults, LZ/PZ ops and normal resupply missions. Thanks for the lift, support, and memories.


Entry of Jun 13, 2000 at 16:15 [EST]
From: Dick Stanley - Mohawk253@aol.comwe



How I found your page: From the Vietnam Veterans Web Ring
Notify about changes: Yes
Comments about the web site: 71AHC,UH-1H CALL SIGN RATTLERS ,UH-C CALL SIGN FIRE BIRDS,RVN 1970-1971. B Co. 4th Avn Bn. 4th Inf Div., Call sign Gambler Guns, Co.Nickname-Ace High,Ankhe RVN.1970. 7th Cav 3th Squ D Troop, Germany-"Garry Owen",1971-1972


Entry of Jun 13, 2000 at 16:15 [EST]
From: Dick Stanley - Mohawk253@aol.comwe



How I found your page: From the Vietnam Veterans Web Ring
Notify about changes: Yes
Comments about the web site: 71AHC,UH-1H CALL SIGN RATTLERS ,UH-C CALL SIGN FIRE BIRDS,RVN 1970-1971. B Co. 4th Avn Bn. 4th Inf Div., Call sign Gambler Guns, Co.Nickname-Ace High,Ankhe RVN.1970. 7th Cav 3th Squ D Troop, Germany-"Garry Owen",1971-1972


Entry of Jun 15, 2000 at 14:08 [EST]
From: Randy Jeffers - guitarmanooo@aol.com



How I found your page: Guess ;)
Notify about changes: Yes
Comments about the web site:


Entry of Jun 17, 2000 at 17:23 [EST]
From: Charles R. Taliaferro - charles@taliaferro.net



How I found your page: A friend told me
Notify about changes: No
Comments about the web site: Great web site. Thanks for letting me tour through your memorable pages.


Entry of Jun 22, 2000 at 21:28 [EST]
From: Larry L. Arnett - Larry455@aol.com



How I found your page: A friend told me
Notify about changes: Yes
Comments about the web site: You have me listed correctly having served in the 176th from November 70-October 71. Callsign MM14 which I took when "Spot" left.I served as a Section Leader and later Instructor Pilot. I served in active positions as Aircraft Commander, Flight Leader, and Air Mission Commander.


Entry of Jun 29, 2000 at 10:37 [EST]
From: Vanessa - RelivShaker@aol.com



How I found your page: From a search engine
Notify about changes: No
Comments about the web site: Just surfed in, my daughter and son-in-law are in the Marines. We are looking forward to seeing them after 5 years now. Great site!


Entry of Jul 2, 2000 at 13:48 [EST]
From: rydingsword,roy - r.l.rydingsword@SNET.COM
(bad address Roy, please update)



How I found your page: Afriend told me
Notify about changes: Yes
Comments about the web site: 176TH AVIATION FROM THE BEGINNING UNTIL FEB. 14TH, 1968. MUSKET #607


Entry of Jul 5, 2000 at 12:47 [EST]
From: Robert Lacy - lacyhouse1@juno.com



How I found your page: Link from another web page
Notify about changes: Yes
Comments about the web site: December 68 - June 69 DG AREB 6


Entry of Jul 6, 2000 at 15:03 [EST]
From: larry s. feasel - larry309@hotmail.com



How I found your page: From a search engine
Notify about changes: Yes
Comments about the web site:


Entry of Jul 8, 2000 at 22:13 [EST]
From: STEPHEN SETTLE - QVCKID442aol.com



How I found your page: Link from another web page
Notify about changes: Yes
Comments about the web site: door gunner 66-67 wounded duc pho june 6/67


Entry of Jul 9, 2000 at 13:15 [EST]
From: Rydingsword,Roy (Corky) - r.l.rydingsword@SNET.net



How I found your page: Afriend told me
Notify about changes: Yes
Comments about the web site: Sorry about wrong e-mail address shoulbe be r.l.rydingsword@snet.net Have pictures from beginning. Served Feb. 14th, 1968 (1 year) Helicopter nicknamed color me bad.


Entry of Jul 14, 2000 at 09:43 [EST]
From: Daniel J. Rivera - prdjrivera@earthlink.net



How I found your page: Other
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Comments about the web site: Request information: I was assigned to the 176th Muskets as a gunner. February 1967 at Fort Benning, deployed to RVN with the advance party. Captain Warren Tanner was the Musket Platoon Leader and my pilot.SP/5 Cottle was my crew chief. I forgot the aircrafts tail number. Requesting any information on the tail number. Thank you! Daniel J. Rivera


Entry of Jul 22, 2000 at 17:03 [EST]
From: AL MAUERHAN - ALMAUERHAN@AOL.COM



How I found your page: A friend told me
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Comments about the web site: B TROOP 2-1 CAVALRY 4TH INF. DIV. US ARMY. 9/26/67--10/18/69 ROLAND SCHECK IS A CLOSE FRIEND. MY UNIT HOME PAGE IS. WWW.2-1CAVALRY.COM


Entry of Jul 23, 2000 at 20:14 [EST]
From: Lynn Brown - Lynnmarybrown@gateway.net



How I found your page: From a search engine
Notify about changes: Yes
Comments about the web site: I served in the 176th from Jan 69 til Jan 70. I worked unscheduled maintenance and flew as part of the recovery crew on Blacksmith.


Entry of Jul 28, 2000 at 20:35 [EST]
From: Bill Staffa - skeeter6@erols.com



How I found your page: From a search engine
Notify about changes: Yes
Comments about the web site: Great page. B/123dCAB 67-68, A/7/1 Cav 70-71 Lt. Sam Gardner was in the same unit I was at Ft. Sill, we lived together in the same house all during flight school. I flew over the crash site shortly after he went down. Seems like a long time ago ...


Entry of Aug 7, 2000 at 15:28 [EST]
From: Ted Hammond - tshammond@aol.com



How I found your page: Other
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Comments about the web site: 48th AHC - Dec 66 to May 67 176th AHC - May 67 to Nov 67 MM PIC May 67 to July 67, Musket 8 Jul 67 to Nov 67.


Entry of Aug 18, 2000 at 15:12 [EST]
From: Richard Nelson - Nelson_2293@msn.com



How I found your page: Link from another web page
Notify about changes: Yes
Comments about the web site: I am a Texas Highway Patrol Trooper and build scale models as a hobby. I do most of my research for vietnam helicopters form these pages. Thank you all for your sacrifices then and now.


Entry of Aug 18, 2000 at 20:43 [EST]
From: mark dekreon - mdekreon@usa.com



How I found your page: A friend told me
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Comments about the web site: 176th apr69-may71 1st plt may69-nov69 willy horvay ac 3rd plt muskets nov69-may71


Entry of Aug 23, 2000 at 01:30 [EST]
From: Billy Parsons - lyndsey@pacbell.net



How I found your page: A friend told me
Notify about changes: Yes
Comments about the web site: Army 1966-1973 unit 176 ahc 1968-1969 this is great found I found a picture of me and a story with my name in it THANKS


Entry of Aug 23, 2000 at 02:46 [EST]
From: John Gross - justsomedude@crosswinds.net



How I found your page: A friend told me
Notify about changes: Yes
Comments about the web site: I was not a member but my father was.


Entry of Aug 23, 2000 at 15:02 [EST]
From: mike bramel - bramelmike@msn.com



How I found your page: A friend told me
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Comments about the web site: Jan 5 68-Jan 6 69 minutemen crewchief 2nd flight platoon


Entry of Aug 27, 2000 at 16:15 [EST]
From: Heather Wampler - none



How I found your page: Link from another web page
Notify about changes: Yes
Comments about the web site: Hey it was great i learned about some of my family through this thanks for this


Entry of Sep 1, 2000 at 15:02 [EST]
From: Loren W. Ellis - bushki@win.bright.net



How I found your page: From a search engine
Notify about changes: Yes
Comments about the web site: I am sending this in for my Grandfather who fought with the Americal Div, WWII, January, 1945 thru September, 1945. He was with F Co., 164th IN


Entry of Sep 2, 2000 at 14:53 [EST]
From: Luis "Zeke" Caltzontzint - zeke05@aol.com



How I found your page: Guess ;)
Notify about changes: Yes
Comments about the web site: 1969-1970 SP4 SP/MM


Entry of Sep 9, 2000 at 00:20 [EST]
From: Bill Dahlberg - NSIP 5460



How I found your page: Link from another web page
Notify about changes: Yes
Comments about the web site: With the 176 AHC from 2-71 thru 10-71 1st flight trans-from 5/46 198 nick name wild bullets Bill Crewed MM803 But flew with the best guys in the world. Looking for Bill Walker and Rich Kovacs anyone heard from them please contact me. Thanks.


Entry of Sep 9, 2000 at 01:17 [EST]
From: luebberman james - ioquris@aol.com



How I found your page: From a search engine
Notify about changes: Yes
Comments about the web site: 176th ahc mm snoppy patch jan 69 to july 69 gunner


Entry of Sep 10, 2000 at 22:05 [EST]
From: Craig E Charles - ccharles@ihs2000.com



How I found your page: A friend told me
Notify about changes: Yes
Comments about the web site: Was an original member of the 176th when it formed at Ft Benning in 1966. Went to viet nam with the unit and was with them until Jun 67 when I was transferred to the 189th at Pleiku.


Entry of Sep 15, 2000 at 01:35 [EST]
From: Roger A. `RAMJET' Pettner - rpettner@msn.com



How I found your page: Other
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Comments about the web site: 176/14 AHC 28APR70-27APR71 `RAMJET' MM10 and MM10X(X-RAY)


Entry of Sep 16, 2000 at 16:47 [EST]
From: Brian Trask - poptrask@aol.com



How I found your page: From a search engine
Notify about changes: Yes
Comments about the web site: D 1/5th Cav 1st Cav Div 68 69


Entry of Sep 16, 2000 at 23:26 [EST]
From: Jeff - ndibeav@aol.com



How I found your page: Other
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Comments about the web site: this is the best site i've seen.


Entry of Sep 26, 2000 at 01:01 [EST]
From: Patrick LaRoue - plaroue@netcom.ca



How I found your page: Link from another web page
Notify about changes: No
Comments about the web site: I'm impressed with the work you have put into this site. You have done just a bang up job! You should be proud. PLaRoue, 11B Inf.


Entry of Oct 1, 2000 at 18:41 [EST]
From: Floyd Richards - toaofr@aol.com



How I found your page: From a search engine
Notify about changes: Yes
Comments about the web site: Great site.I served with 173rd Airborne 68&69.Have a site w/nummerous aviation shots. Mostly 61st and 134th aviation.Again well done.


Entry of Oct 8, 2000 at 02:11 [EST]
From: ALLEN AND BRYANT AUTO REPAIR - DRIFT555 AT@AOL



How I found your page: Guess ;)
Notify about changes: Yes
Comments about the web site: N/A


Entry of Oct 8, 2000 at 10:57 [EST]
From: Tom " Bone" Herrington - t.herrington@worldnet.att.net



How I found your page: A friend told me
Notify about changes: Yes
Comments about the web site: U.S. Army 176th AHC 6-69 to 6-70 Musket 35 The VHPA reunion this July in DC was fantastic. Everyone was there either physically or in spirit. The message our brothers and sisters whose name appears on The Wall is stronger than ever. If you didn't make to this reunion try to make it to Denver. This was my first, and I am still kicking myself for missing all the others.


Entry of Oct 9, 2000 at 03:27 [EST]
From: Wayne Dufner - wdufner@bigfoot.com



How I found your page: Other
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Comments about the web site: 174th AHC 409 DETACHMENT ARMY JUNE 1967 I WAS IN COUNTRY LESS THAN A MONTH WHEN I WAS SENT HOME WITH A HEAD WOUND THAT IS WHY THE IS ONLY A MONTH OF SERVICE. I ENJOYED VIEWING YOUR WEB SITE. YOU HAVE DONE A GREAT JOB.


Entry of Oct 9, 2000 at 20:15 [EST]
From: Michael D. Nickols - MDNickols@aol.com



How I found your page: Other
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Comments about the web site: 176 AHC Dec 68-Dec 69 Jun 70-Standown Firefighter, POL Specialist, POL NCO, Motor Poll SGT, 2nd Flight gunner and crewchief, and 2nd Flight Plt Sgt


Entry of Oct 20, 2000 at 15:45 [EST]
From: Mark Lightner - mlightner@worldnet.att.net



How I found your page: From a search engine
Notify about changes: Yes
Comments about the web site: Enjoyed your website very much. I was with the 174th AHC in Duc Pho 1968-69-70.


Entry of Oct 23, 2000 at 22:37 [EST]
From: Lloyd H. Morgan - lmorgan1@intrstar.net



How I found your page: Link from another web page
Notify about changes: Yes
Comments about the web site: 1st Avn Co. 1963,220th Avn Co 1967,14th CAB (Arab 8,1971), 388th Trans Co (Helping Hand 6-1971)


Entry of Oct 24, 2000 at 10:43 [EST]
From: Gary Nelson - gbnelson2000@yahoo.com



How I found your page: From a search engine
Notify about changes: Yes
Comments about the web site: 176th 70-71 maint.ce mm


Entry of Oct 24, 2000 at 11:32 [EST]
From: gary nelson - gbnelson2000@yahoo.com



How I found your page: From a search engine
Notify about changes: Yes
Comments about the web site: carl and all who have contributed. reviving some good and bad memoies. thank you.


Entry of Oct 24, 2000 at 13:27 [EST]
From: john Clark - johniclark@home.com



How I found your page: From a search engine
Notify about changes: No
Comments about the web site: I was with the 400 TC/178 ASHC 1st avation Brigade/Americal Division Chu Lai Viet Nam November 1967 to July 1969


Entry of Oct 26, 2000 at 20:18 [EST]
From: Norm Brawner - vva734@txucom.net



How I found your page: Link from another web page
Notify about changes: Yes
Comments about the web site: Current Pres. VVA chapter 734 Conroe ,Texas. I am looking for info on UH-1H # 67-17456. Crew members, what unit,ect. The bird is now a memorial we are currently erecting to honor the Vietnam and all Veterans who served to defend our country. I would like to find out as much as I can about this chopper for our dedication ceremony on Nov.11,2000. Also to invite any of the Veterans who knew her history to attend or at least be aware that she is now a piece of history we have preserved for all to remember for ever. This one did'nt find it's way to the junk pile. We have it mounted in all her glory in front of VFW post 4709. Will have pictures soon. Need unit info so we can include the proper nose art .


Entry of Oct 31, 2000 at 16:40 [EST]
From: Howard Hodges - twhodges@hotmail.com



How I found your page: From a search engine
Notify about changes: Yes
Comments about the web site: 176th AHC Mar-Oct 1971 CE/G on AC # 011 and 037. Would like to hear from anyone.


Entry of Nov 3, 2000 at 16:36 [EST]
From: James Patrick Mohr - Comohr@home.com



How I found your page: Guess ;)
Notify about changes: Yes
Comments about the web site: I served with the 176th from Feb. 1970 to Jan. 1971. I was originally assigned as a door gunner with the 2nd flight, then worked at the small PX for a time, then finished out my time with the 2nd flight. I found this site by luck - I thank those who have have spend all those hours creating the web site.


Entry of Nov 5, 2000 at 20:44 [EST]
From: Richard warsofsky - ZyDy@earthlink.net



How I found your page: From a search engine
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Comments about the web site: A Pelican ( 123 Avn Bat.) pilot. May 68 -69


Entry of Nov 20, 2000 at 15:16 [EST]
From: RAYMOND BORREGO - SUGARAY32@HOTMAIL.COM



How I found your page: From a search engine
Notify about changes: Yes
Comments about the web site: I'M NOT A VET. (YET) BUT I AM INTERESTED IN TALKING TO ANYONE WHO WENT THOUGH BRAVO 2-47 INF. FOR BASIC TRAINING,HOOOAH


Entry of Nov 23, 2000 at 21:09 [EST]
From: Rudy Preus - stellarimages@home.com



How I found your page: Link from another web page
Notify about changes: No
Comments about the web site: I am a retired Canadian Air Force pilot. My hobby is Stained Glass and my Three Dimensional Stained Glass Aircraft may be of interest to your guests. If anyone wishes to view my work, please visit me at http://members.home.net/stellarimages


Entry of Dec 4, 2000 at 13:25 [EST]
From: Ted Hammond - tshamm@msn.com



How I found your page: Other
Notify about changes: Yes
Comments about the web site: This is an update of my email address.


Entry of Dec 9, 2000 at 15:18 [EST]
From: Arthur R. "R.C." Casto - arc1@earth1.net



How I found your page: From the ADVA web site
Notify about changes: Yes
Comments about the web site: July 1970-July1971,I was with 2Plt.,B Co., 1/6th, 198th LIB We worked out of LZ Dottie, patrolled the Quang Ngai Province, My Lai, Athletic Field, Batangan Peninsula. I just wanted to say "THANK YOU" to the men of the 176th AHC. God Bless You


Entry of Dec 9, 2000 at 15:18 [EST]
From: Arthur R. "R.C." Casto - arc1@earth1.net



How I found your page: From the ADVA web site
Notify about changes: Yes
Comments about the web site: July 1970-July1971,I was with 2Plt.,B Co., 1/6th, 198th LIB We worked out of LZ Dottie, patrolled the Quang Ngai Province, My Lai, Athletic Field, Batangan Peninsula. I just wanted to say "THANK YOU" to the men of the 176th AHC. God Bless You


Entry of Dec 13, 2000 at 12:57 [EST]
From: MarK (ROCKY) Wells - douglaswel@yahoo.com



How I found your page: Guess ;)
Notify about changes: Yes
Comments about the web site: 5-69 to 2-71 Musket armament/gunner. Happy holidays to all of 176th. Men of honor. God bless Gunships and the men in them