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January 2002 - May 2007

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Entry of Jan 11, 2002 at 06:26 [EST]
From: Petra Dippold - saskia268@aol.com

How I found your page: Guess ;)
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Comments about the web site: I´m in search for Roy Jackson. He was stationed 1965 in Germany/Augsburg in the Sheridan Barracks. He was a driver for high ranked Officers. Please can you remember a Roy Jackson? Please help me to find Roy Jackson. Thank you for your time.

Entry of Jan 12, 2002 at 14:18 [EST]
From: Jim Magness - JrGm48@aol.com

How I found your page: From a search engine
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Comments about the web site: Jan.1969 Jan.1970 Spc.5 I was in charge of the airframe repair shop. Nickname Mag or Maggie. Other guys were Troy G. Carroll, Bill Popke, Parris Martin Nickname Shorty, Barnet Nickname Gomer. Liening,Matthews.Roger Wardlow "Barber".

Entry of Jan 25, 2002 at 18:07 [EST]
From: Tom Coon - YODANX3@aol.com

How I found your page: Other
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Comments about the web site: I served in nam in 1970 as the CE of 759. My AC was Reg Cleve. I was very fortunate to have Reg as my AC he was a special person.

Entry of Jan 27, 2002 at 09:01 [EST]
From: ronald baum - fatmaggot@copper.net

How I found your page: From the Vietnam Veterans Web Ring
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Comments about the web site: hi again,i have new e-mail address fatmaggot@copper.net I was in engine shop and recovery from aug 68-mar 70.i was somtimes called "turkey"

Entry of Feb 2, 2002 at 20:12 [EST]
From: john longstreet - jkl@defnet.com

How I found your page: Guess ;)
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Comments about the web site: updating my e-mail,,,,,great seeing so many entries,,,, sorry to report of the passing of tom herrington,,,, a good man,,,, peace,,, ô¿ô

Entry of Feb 2, 2002 at 20:48 [EST]
From: Ronald (Mitch) Mitchell - InfAbn82@aol.com

How I found your page: Other
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Comments about the web site: My time was short with The Minutemen, but I have fond memories. 16th Aviation GP/14th CAB/176th AHC October 1969 to February 1970.

Entry of Feb 2, 2002 at 20:59 [EST]
From: james m. reed - hot pontiac .com

How I found your page: A friend told me
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Comments about the web site: 176th ahc 1966 ft benning. 1967-1966 vietnam. a/c mechanic & crew cheif.on minuteman 104.

Entry of Feb 6, 2002 at 21:03 [EST]
From: Kelly - kbrouwer39@hotmail.com

How I found your page: From a search engine
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Comments about the web site: Great site, was just searching for info on my cousin Dennis Hamilton and it led me here. Does anyone here remember him (He's on the MIA page)? Was thinking about him because this past August 2001 the Gov requested a sample of his moms dna because they think they found his remains. His folks are in their 80s now.

Entry of Feb 19, 2002 at 19:20 [EST]
From: R. Paul Mitchell - InfAbn82@aol.com

How I found your page: Link from another web page
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Comments about the web site: Served with HHC 14th CAB from 10/69 to 3/70. I am a writer, currently writing a fiction story that takes place in I Corps 1968 - 1970. The main character in the story is assigned to the 176th AHC. I would appreciate hearing from former service members that served in and around Chu Lai, especially Minutemen, Muskets, and Blacksmith. Also any former memebers of 16th CAG and 14th CAB; former Rattlers/Fierbirds, Dolphins/Sharks, Hornets/Stringers, Hercules, Boxcars, and any Dust off personnel. The fictional story is based on factual events and units, and takes place from 1968 to 1970.

Entry of Feb 21, 2002 at 18:10 [EST]
From: Francisco "Doc" Garcia - camerablu@earthlink.net

How I found your page: A friend told me
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Comments about the web site: Army, Charlie Company 1/52 198LIB. June 1960 - June 1970.

Entry of Mar 3, 2002 at 20:07 [EST]
From: DON ALD J. KEIB - donald.keib@ecolab.com

How I found your page: From a search engine
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Comments about the web site: I was in the 176th avn co. from the begining, at Ft Benning and spent all my tour in vietnam at Tuy Hoa,Duc Pho and Chu Lai and Kam Ky In June of 1967 I crash landed with Lowell Hunt and WO Clark in Duc Pho area our chopper was slung loaded out on a chinook.I was at the Memorial srvice for WO Scott killed in action while at Duc Pho it was sad to think he was only in our company for 2-3 weeks Also I saw my name and it was miss spelled it is Keib and not Kieb and I was promoted in Vietnam to sp/5 and did a lot of flying on recovery and repairing chopper to fly back to the manor when I look at all the 1967 pictues and articles it put me back there. i really never thought i would ever hear about this place and people again. Now i am so pleased that I can just step back and tell you all in the 176th aviation company that I am proud that i served my country.

Entry of Mar 5, 2002 at 08:50 [EST]
From: Petra Dippold - saskia268@aol.com

How I found your page: Guess ;)
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Comments about the web site: I´m writing into this board, because I need your help. I´m in search for my father Roy Jackson and it is very urgent to me to locate him. All the Informations I found out, I have listened at my Homepage. Please visit my Page and help me, if you can. Maybe you remember one of the persons from the pictures I show at my page. Thank you for your help and your time you send into my search. My Homepage: www.members.aol.com/saskia268

Entry of Mar 17, 2002 at 17:12 [EST]
From: William Charlton - llc502000@yahoo.com

How I found your page: From a search engine
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Comments about the web site: 3rd Bdg 25th Inf army Sept 1966 to Sept 1967 Radio and gun jeep driver Bill

Entry of Mar 18, 2002 at 23:09 [EST]
From: Dick "stretch" Burnett - lnd@goldrush.com

How I found your page: Other
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Comments about the web site: 176th 1967-68 - Took over as electrician after John Schroeder left for home. What a great web site - thanks

Entry of Mar 27, 2002 at 23:21 [EST]
From: Jeff Branch - jrbranch@yahoo.com

How I found your page: A friend told me
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Comments about the web site: Please update list to include my father, Wayne M. Branch, Aircraft Commander. Passed away on 3/24/02 of brain cancer. Please contact me if more info requested.

Entry of Mar 28, 2002 at 04:34 [EST]
From: CHUCK CLARK - CHUCKNINA@MSN.COM

How I found your page: From the Vietnam Veterans Web Ring
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Comments about the web site: CO. A, 123d AVN BN JUN 70-JUN 71

Entry of Apr 6, 2002 at 20:41 [EST]
From: Tom Materene - rockmyworldlg6@hotmail.com

How I found your page: Other
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Comments about the web site: WELCOME HOME BROTHERS From Tom Materene Gunner 336th AHC T-Birds 68-69 121st AHC Vikings 69-70 Come say hello and sign our books God Bless

Entry of Apr 8, 2002 at 14:32 [EST]
From: Mike Robinson - reconplatoon@mchsi.com

How I found your page: Link from another web page
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Comments about the web site: Rto E Co Recon Platoon 69-70 11th LIB Americal Div Lz LIz.....Home of Recon http://home.mchsi.com/~reconplatoon/ Our paltoon call signs were Robinhood, robinjunior (rto) Friar Tuck Plt Sgt Squads were. Little John, Will Scarlett, Little Al

Entry of Apr 15, 2002 at 02:55 [EST]
From: Michael Carpenter - patnmike49@yahoo.com

How I found your page: Other
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Comments about the web site: 14th signal bn,1st brigade 1969 1st Marine division HQ

Entry of Apr 22, 2002 at 10:38 [EST]
From: Lisa Arne - larne@citlink.net

How I found your page: From a search engine
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Comments about the web site: Great site. I enjoyed snooping around. Looking for Jimmy Madden (pilot 70-71) Jimmy went to flight school with my hubby Gary Arne (Rattlers 70-71).

Entry of May 1, 2002 at 22:42 [EST]
From: Larry Galaske - lgalaske@nky.net

How I found your page: Link from another web page
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Comments about the web site: 71st AHC, Army, 1969.

Entry of May 1, 2002 at 23:51 [EST]
From: Matthew Hyden - Mathhew@aol.com

How I found your page: Link from another web page
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Comments about the web site: My cousin was Dee Hyden who was a cwo in the 176th. I still remember being in my parents bed as a young child and recieving the news that Dee had Died. I was thinking about that to day and thought i would look on the web then I found your web site with pictures of Dee.It brought back memories I have of Dee. Thank you for your hard work on the web site.

Entry of May 2, 2002 at 14:26 [EST]
From: David R. Headley - david.headley@brooks.af.mil

How I found your page: Link from another web page
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Comments about the web site: I am a US Army MIA/POW analyst working the case #1733 to try and account for the four personnel that were lost on 22 March, 1971. I am using you site to gain ibsight and background information on your unit members that were lost that day. If any member of your unit can furnish any information about what happened that day, please feel free to contact me. I was a Sp/6 with C Co. 101 during Lam Son 719. Any info could be helpful. Thanks David R. (Doc) Headley CW3 Ret.

Entry of May 8, 2002 at 18:21 [EST]
From: John Heady - jljmcplus@hotmail.com

How I found your page: Guess ;)
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Comments about the web site: 71st AHC Rattlers/Firebirds 70 - 71 avionics shop

Entry of May 10, 2002 at 17:33 [EST]
From: Ken Sykes - ksykes@rohmelectronics.com

How I found your page: Link from another web page
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Comments about the web site: I Served from October of 67 to September of 68. My call sign was Musket 33.

Entry of May 12, 2002 at 09:29 [EST]
From: Ron Hatley - amaron50@aol.com

How I found your page: A friend told me
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Comments about the web site: C Co 1/6 198 LIB 7/70-7/71 THANKS

Entry of May 15, 2002 at 12:05 [EST]
From: Steve Altman - sdaa@hartcom.net

How I found your page: Link from another web page
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Comments about the web site: I served with the 176th May 69- may 70. I served as pilot then AC callsign Minuteman 27. I would like to give my thanks to all that have contributed to this web site.

Entry of May 25, 2002 at 00:05 [EST]
From: Charles Miller - pluma100@aol.com

How I found your page: Other
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Comments about the web site: Was looking for Chicken Man. Flew on his copper several times in Nam. All these years it never accrued to me that he never came back. I was stunned and had to cry for a while. Big Sioux 1-0 Echo recon 1/5 1st Air Cav.

Entry of May 29, 2002 at 00:39 [EST]
From: George Shaffer - gman2585@yahoo.com

How I found your page: From a search engine
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Comments about the web site: Just an email address update. I registered about three years ago. I am really pleased to see that the site is still going. I served with the 176th in 1968 I have some pretty good photos, mortly of my crew PE Team 4. I must send them to you one day.

Entry of May 31, 2002 at 08:08 [EST]
From: Charles Piker - Charles.Piker@mail.state.ky.us

How I found your page: Link from another web page
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Comments about the web site: 1971 Gun Plt Ldr, Musket 36 CO: Minuteman 6

Entry of Jun 3, 2002 at 00:36 [EST]
From: David Carl baker - klanofbaker@ipeg.com

How I found your page: A friend told me
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Comments about the web site: Date of service from May 6th 1969 through August 12 1970. Crew chief on "The Illegal Eagle 456" with my good buddy door gunner Gary Alstrand.

Entry of Jun 4, 2002 at 17:30 [EST]
From: David Carl baker - klanofbaker@ipeg.com

How I found your page: A friend told me
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Comments about the web site: This is a correction and update on my last post of a few days ago. After viewing other areas of this site I found my door gunner Gary Alstrand listed and he correctly listed our bird as 451 instead of what I posted the 456. Did anyone happen to contact him? Does anyone have his current email address? Seems that the one here doesn’t work anymore. It is so good to see so many names here that I recognized from the 69-70 eras, Captains Longstreet and Wheeler and others. I have been in contact with Mike Pickles sister Janet as well as Ralph Bigelow’s brother Ken both of who went to fly OH-6’s at the 198th. Ken is trying to find any information about Ralph that is available from anyone here as he is doing a web page for his brother. He is looking for a photo of the Canadian Red Maple Leaf done on the nose of the bird he flew on. Anyone have that picture? He has also forwarded Thomas “Bones” Herrington’s obit to me if anyone wants that let me know. I sent it on to Carl. Has anyone heard from Richard “Rick” Deems or Cliff Fruge? Deems was Smokey’s crew chief 69-70 and Cliff’s bird 333 was damage in a revetment incident at Chu Lai by rocket fire if I remember correctly. dcb "Happiness Is A Warm Gun"

Entry of Jun 7, 2002 at 19:04 [EST]
From: Rick Nordstrom - rjmusic@chilitech.net

How I found your page: Link from another web page
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Comments about the web site: I was in the 176th in 71 for a couple months before the unit stood down. was a wo1 pilot. I have a bunch of pics from that time, including some from the typhoon that went through there & really messed the place up. Then went to the 48th @ marble Mt. for the rest of my tour. was suprised to find this site, & my name as a member of the unit. of course would be interested to hear from others.

Entry of Jun 7, 2002 at 23:12 [EST]
From: David Frayne - namvet69@intergate.com

How I found your page: From the ADVA web site
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Comments about the web site: B/3/16 Americal FA, Tien Phouc CIDG Camp, 1/69-1/70 Great site,Welcome Home,thanks for covering our asses.

Entry of Jun 11, 2002 at 16:46 [EST]
From: Sfc William A. Crosson - old_guard@prodigy.net

How I found your page: From the Vietnam Veterans Web Ring
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Comments about the web site: I was assigned to the 176th in May of 67 as the Inteligence Sgt. Some of the outfit refered to me as Smart Sgt. I left the company and worked as Intel Sgt for the 14th Bn. I enjoyed being a member of the 176th and often think of the outfit.

Entry of Jun 16, 2002 at 16:13 [EST]
From: Rick Hastings - rhast48@bright.net

How I found your page: From the Vietnam Veterans Web Ring
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Comments about the web site: Veteran of the 176th from Dec.70 to Aug 71.Started out as gunner,I believe in either 1st or 2nd flight platoon.Was initiated with the skull mug and all the rites.Flew for about two months,then was assigned to the company arms room due to my drug problem at the time.I was with the 523rd Signal batallion before I transfered to the 176th to be a doorgunner.I missed out on a lot of flights and missions after I was assigned to the arms room, but I still have those memories and stories from the muskets and minutemen.Don't know if anyone will remember who I was ,But I damned sure served with the 176th.

Entry of Jun 21, 2002 at 20:34 [EST]
From: David Hatcher - DAHAT001@aol.com

How I found your page: Other
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Comments about the web site: Just stopped by to read some of the mail. Last comments I left were in Jan 2000. I've been a "Rucker ranger" since 1974. A lot has changed here, you wouldn't know the place! Now a Dept of the Army Civilian Aircraft Flight Instructor and working in the "Quality Assurance" section@Cairns AAF doing checkrides for the Initial entry instruments the contractor IPs, the IFC course and the Fixed Wing MultiEngine taught by Flight Safety International. Flying the "TH67" (Bell 206B3) and the "C12 c,d,f" (Beechcraft KingAir 200)

Entry of Jun 27, 2002 at 12:45 [EST]
From: Craig Thoricht - bmerboy90

How I found your page: From a search engine
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Comments about the web site: !76th in 1971- I'm looking for Captain Harold Lucas-he was the night maintenance officer. If you know anything e-mail bmerboy90@hotmail.com. Hard to believe it's been 31 years,isn't it?

Entry of Jul 3, 2002 at 11:19 [EST]
From: chris garich - Oldman@snowhill.com

How I found your page: Other
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Comments about the web site: summer of 66 till feb 69 does anyone know what happened to bill packer? he was ce 052.

Entry of Jul 9, 2002 at 15:22 [EST]
From: Jerry Carpenter - gattiac@juno.com

How I found your page: From a search engine
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Comments about the web site: 176th AHC 1970, and 196th infantry call sign was Charger 21 in 1970 and 1971.

Entry of Jul 12, 2002 at 02:37 [EST]
From: Jeff Branch - jrbranch@yahoo.com

How I found your page: A friend told me
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Comments about the web site: I am wanting to hear from anyone who flew or served with A/C WO2 Wayne M. Branch during 68-69. He was very good friends with WO2 David Blattle who was KIA. Dad died from brain cancer this year and I very much want to hear from those who knew him. God Bless you all.

Entry of Jul 12, 2002 at 22:34 [EST]
From: Larry Shatto - larryshatto@aol.com

How I found your page: From the ADVA web site
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Comments about the web site: just checking in because I've spent two days emailing all you guys. This is one of the best things I've run across in years! Is it because those of us that made it back really know what it was like and want others to know what all those that didn't really died for.More to follow

Entry of Jul 16, 2002 at 06:35 [EST]
From: J.C.C. VINCENT - jcveterans@sympatico.ca

How I found your page: Link from another web page
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Comments about the web site: HEY, ``COCHISE``... BORN AND RAISED IN QUEBEC CANADA... OVER IN NAM, WAS IN THE USMC...NOW DOING THE BEST I CAN... FOR ME NAM WAS AND IS STILL A NIGHTMARE... MESSAGE: I`M TRYING TO LOCATE ``COCHISE`` NICKNAME... WOUNDED NORTHWEST OF KHE SANH IN LATE `67... I THINK YOU WERE FROM ARIZONA... MY TEAM LOCATED YOU AND WHILE WE WERE COMING DOWN TO MAKE THE PICK-UP, OUR CHOPPER WAS SHOT DOWN... AND THE MESS WE GOT INTO... A SCENE THAT I`LL NEVER FORGET... THERE WERE 21 COMRADES IN ARMS KILLED THAT DAY... IF YOU GET THIS PLEASE CONTACT ME AT zippo102@msn.com OR AT zippo102@hotmail.com OR AT jcveterans@sympatico.ca I THINK YOU WERE A SECTION LEADER... JUST WONDERING WHERE YOU ARE AND WOULD LOVE TO HEAR IF YOU ARE SURVIVING... I WOULD JUST LIKE TO KNOW IF YOU ARE STILL ALIVE... JUST LOOKING FOR WHATEVER HAPPENED TO YOU ``COCHISE``... THAT`S ALL... IF YOU`RE OUT THERE, YOU CAN GET IN TOUCH WITH ME... AGAIN, EMAIL ADDRESSES ARE: zippo102@msn.com AND zippo102@hotmail.com AND jcveterans@sympatico.ca I AM GETTING OLD ``COCHISE``... AND I DON`T WANT TO LEAVE THIS WORLD WITHOUT KNOWING IF YOU ARE WELL AND HAPPY... JUST CHECKING ON YOU TO SEE HOW YOUR LIFE WORKED OUT... SEMPER FI... COMMENTS: GREAT SITE... KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK... MY PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU ALL... SEMPER FI... FROM J.C.C. VINCENT, FORMER U.S. MARINE, SHERBROOKE QUEBEC CANADA. P.S. IF YOU GET A CHANCE, VISIT POPS JOHN`S HOMEPAGE AT http://www.geocities.com/johncassidyca JOHN WORKS IN HELPING NAM VETS THAT HAVE LOST ALL HOPE. http://www.popsforum.com YOU SHOULD READ HIS VETERAN`S PRAYER AT http://ca.geocities.com/johncassidyca/prayer.html AN OTHER GREAT SITE IS CHRIS ALASCIO`S USMC HOMEPAGE AT http://unitedstatesmarinecorps2.homestead.com/HomePage.html YOU SHOULD SEE HIS HONOR WALL... OUTSTANDING..! THANKS FOR ALLOWING ME TO SIGN... J.C.C. VINCENT from SHERBROOKE, QUEBEC, CANADA. -0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0- Self Description: USMC:WITH NUMEROUS UNITS IN NAM. WHEN WITH BLUELEGS NICKNAME WAS APACHE. SERVED ALSO WITH SF:MAT SNEAKY PETES SFTG INTERPRETER PF RF(Salut K`Nang , salut K`Mul, souvenez-vous;.Je pense a vous, vous me manquez). MIXED CIDG/MSF FRIENDLIES LRRP PSDF (Salut les braves) TO GIVE MY JOHN HANDCOCK.WHEN WITH GREEN BEANIES NICKNAME WAS TIGER.

Entry of Jul 17, 2002 at 08:11 [EST]
From: Ken Bigelow - Kenbigelow@aol.com

How I found your page: From a search engine
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Comments about the web site: My name is Ken Bigelow, Ralph's Brother. I am currently working on a Memorial webpage for Ralph. I'm interested in anything you can tell me about his tour. After Ralph was made Aircraft Commander he added nose art on his aircraft. It was a big red maple leaf with the words "Canadian Club". I would also be interested in any pictures of him or his ships (bimap or jpeg images are great). Would you know the call sign he used - Minuteman??? Thank you for taking the time to answer this. Ralph had three brothers and all of us served in the Army during Viet Nam (we were all Canadian). Wayne was an Engineer with the 548th Engr. on LZ Bayonet during this same timeframe. Ralph served from July, 1969 until his death 22 May, 1970.

Entry of Aug 16, 2002 at 23:04 [EST]
From: Jerry R. Jenkins - drydrawranch@aol

How I found your page: From the Vietnam Veterans Web Ring
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Comments about the web site: Carl, great site looked over the list of names saw alot of the ones i know,i was in the 176th from Oct 1969 until July 1970 I ran the Maint team on the muskets. UH-1Cs,Keep up the good work.

Entry of Aug 26, 2002 at 17:42 [EST]
From: bob fullerton - flhfox@foxhunter.com

How I found your page: Link from another web page
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Comments about the web site: vet g 75 ranger and a 3/21 70-71

Entry of Aug 29, 2002 at 23:21 [EST]
From: melody - melodyph@yahoo.com

How I found your page: From a search engine
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Entry of Sep 2, 2002 at 02:30 [EST]
From: al boydstun - albydawg@webtv.net

How I found your page: Other
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Comments about the web site: great collection of photos,268th attack hel bn,army crewchief oh-58,72-21110,55th avn.korea,oh58 70-15330 crewchief,709th maint bn 9th div.fort lewis,wa..thanks

Entry of Sep 14, 2002 at 18:51 [EST]
From: Ronald Steven Williams - blwilli1@uno.edu

How I found your page: From a search engine
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Comments about the web site: TDY to special forces 5th group 2nd core B3 Duc-lapp (I am looking for someone who may have been in the area between Feb. 1970 and Aug. 1970 Im also looking for the names of a lieutenant and 2 sargents that were killed or missing during that time period at duc-lapp. If you can help or have anywhere else i can look please email me as soon as possible. thank you. Steve Williams

Entry of Sep 19, 2002 at 23:19 [EST]
From: al sever - als@pcspower.net

How I found your page: Guess ;)
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Comments about the web site: check out my book XIN LOI on B&N or Amazon. crew chief 68-72; slicks & guns; delta to dmz;rvn; cambodia; laos

Entry of Sep 20, 2002 at 21:01 [EST]
From: larry shatto - larryshatto@hotmail.com

How I found your page: From the ADVA web site
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Comments about the web site: I thought I'd check some entries and update my address while I'm here.Give me a yell at larryshatto@hotmail.com .The memories come back don't they? Mothersbaugh,Ellifson,Wells,Silva,Myer,Trevino,Rose,Stockton,Goff. I'd like to go on guys but those are all I can remember! Not really. Keep up the good work Carl I'm impressed and proud to have served with you guys.Check out Web site "Under the shadow of the blade" it's a movie/project about flying a huey nationwide to tell the real story of the UH-1 in RVN

Entry of Sep 24, 2002 at 17:57 [EST]
From: Leon Ashjian - ashjian@cox.net

How I found your page: From a search engine
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Comments about the web site: US Army HHC, 16th Avn Gp Chu Lai, 1969 - 1970. Remember Vissor's Vipors "Born in Battle"

Entry of Sep 25, 2002 at 02:37 [EST]
From: stephen hatcher - armyparatrooper@hotmail.com

How I found your page: From a search engine
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Comments about the web site: My father was a member of the 176th in '71. I'm not sure of the dates. I have more pictures if you would like to get in contact with me. I can also put you in touch with my pops if you like. The website is really impressive. Thank you for your time and efforts.

Entry of Oct 17, 2002 at 16:21 [EST]
From: jim adams - koolhandluke74

How I found your page: Link from another web page
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Comments about the web site: delta btry. 1/14 arty. "lz stinson 9/69 9/70 americal div.

Entry of Oct 18, 2002 at 02:24 [EST]
From: allen l. penny jr. - sandpenny7@wmconnect.com

How I found your page: Other
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Comments about the web site: hey, zip, you are my best link to my brother and his proud memory. please keep these wings flying. i keep jerry's silver aviator wings on my computer keyboard. his old flightsuit is in my clothes closet. i wear it when i get real proud. i use his old dayglow orange panel marker for a scarf with the fightsuit. i was a co., 2d/1st, 196th light infantry bde., chu lai, lz ross, and mountains west of da nang, tet 1968. thank you for your dignity and awesome spirit. allen

Entry of Oct 19, 2002 at 15:08 [EST]
From: Ken Bigelow - Kenbigelow@aol.com

How I found your page: From a search engine
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Comments about the web site: This one is for you: "If you are able, save for them a place inside of you and save one backward glance when you are leaving for the places they can no longer go. Be not ashamed to say you loved them though you may or may not have always. Take what they have left and what they have taught you with their dying, and keep it with your own, and in that time when men decide and feel safe to call the war insane, take one moment to embrace those gentle heroes you left behind." Maj. Michael David O'Donnell at Dak To, January 1, 1970

Entry of Oct 24, 2002 at 10:35 [EST]
From: Charles E. Piker - Charles.Piker@mail.state.ky.us

How I found your page: From a search engine
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Entry of Oct 28, 2002 at 23:57 [EST]
From: 2LT Corey Roberts - cavlt@msn.com

How I found your page: Other
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Comments about the web site: My Dad is Garry Roberts crew chief of 618. I have learned so much about what he and the rest of you guys went through. Welcome Home to a bunch of real HEROES. Great Page and Great Tribute.

Entry of Oct 30, 2002 at 13:44 [EST]
From: John D. Hahn - grunt63@ptd.net

How I found your page: From the Vietnam Veterans Web Ring
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Comments about the web site: with the 335th at BearCat. Had quite a time flying some of those missions. 69-70. keep up the good job carl, outstanding!!!!

Entry of Nov 5, 2002 at 19:37 [EST]
From: Lester Rose - llr1111@wf.quik.com

How I found your page: A friend told me
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Comments about the web site: I found it interesting and informative. My brother, Donald Ray Rose, served with the 176th from January 69 until his death in December.

Entry of Nov 7, 2002 at 14:54 [EST]
From: William Bush - Stump - polymiss@earthlink.net

How I found your page: A friend told me
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Comments about the web site: 176th AHC Minutemen 70-71 Pilot MM 18 Stump

Entry of Nov 13, 2002 at 17:05 [EST]
From: Dennis Linn - bigdlinn@aol.com

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Comments about the web site: B Co. 1/6th May '70 - June '71. Flew several interesting "Eagle Flights" with 174th. Worked with gunships, I'm sure, from your unit. Also, was in charge of resupply of B Co. for about four months so flew many missions with C's, water, ammo, etc. for B Company. A few memorable flights picking up and extracting (at high speed, jumping hedgerows) DEROSing GI's. I always appreciated the job you guys did. Thank God for "Birds" when I was there.

Entry of Nov 14, 2002 at 19:53 [EST]
From: jerrell harper - dig_it@alltel.net

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Comments about the web site: 9-1-70 to 9-1-71

Entry of Nov 15, 2002 at 13:34 [EST]
From: charles m smith[pee wee] - ranch3505@aol.com

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Comments about the web site: co b 1/52 198 lib americal 69/70

Entry of Nov 16, 2002 at 04:27 [EST]
From: allen l. penny jr. - sandpenny7@wmconnect.com

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Comments about the web site: a co., 2/1 196th lib 11b10 jan-mar 68 tet chu lai, lz ross, fsb stinson, mountains west of da nang

Entry of Nov 16, 2002 at 23:07 [EST]
From: Larry Shatto - larryshatto@hotmail.com

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Comments about the web site: I was in the 176th from 12 Jan 69 to 12 Jan 70 and crewed 484 in 1st Flt then 605 in the muskets. Carl/JJ The work you guy's are doing is wonderful keep it up. I'm trying to help Ken Bigelow update some info for Ralphs memorial page and hopefully it will help you guy's too.

Entry of Nov 20, 2002 at 09:43 [EST]
From: Buddy Lee Quon - NancyjoFong623@cs.com

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Comments about the web site: 1/20th C Company Americal Infantry Divison 1969 to 1970.And also the 176th AHC 1969 to 1970. Army. Grunt and Door Gunner.

Entry of Nov 27, 2002 at 22:59 [EST]
From: Don Mull - bull367@aol.com

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Comments about the web site: he was on rosemary's baby, i am john,don's son he was over for 18mon. i would like some info on my old man. if you would please.

Entry of Nov 28, 2002 at 18:36 [EST]
From: Steve R. - Mizejewski

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Comments about the web site: Hello, I was searching my family name, "Mizejewski" and my father was in the USAF from March, 1962-March, 1966, he is a Vietnam era vet. Glad to see a website for the servicemen, especially when we saw the name Mizejewski. My e-mail address is Jeff272511@aol.com or Silverbluemtn111@aol.com.

Entry of Dec 8, 2002 at 20:37 [EST]
From: Larry Shatto - larryshatto

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Comments about the web site: I crewed 484 in 1st Flt,then 605 with the Muskets until I left on 12 Jan 1970. On 6 Nov 2002 Shatto CE, Eakin AC,Bisson CE,Tatum CE,Jones AC(71st)and the community of Killeen Tx. paid tribute to the crew of aircraft 68-16206.They won't be forgotten. We did good gentlemen

Entry of Dec 9, 2002 at 06:14 [EST]
From: Betty - webmaster@cavello.de

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Comments about the web site: sweet kisses

Entry of Dec 9, 2002 at 20:09 [EST]
From: Mark {ROCKY} WELLS - mark.wells@ocs.apg.army.mil

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Comments about the web site: Happy Holidays to all my 176th Family. Think of you every day some 31 years later. "GUNSHIPS GOD BLESS EM"

Entry of Dec 11, 2002 at 19:23 [EST]
From: Mahlon W. Ryder - tabby@midmaine.com

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Comments about the web site: 176th Assault Helicopter Co. Tech Inspector(maintenance) March 1968-69

Entry of Dec 15, 2002 at 17:00 [EST]
From: BILL WALKER - wrjrwalker@hotmail.com

How I found your page: From the ADVA web site
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Comments about the web site: I am a member of VHCMA,I served with the 176th 2nd FLT.PLT 1-71-5-71.I just read an entry from an old friend BILL DAHLBERG,I've tried to find him and couldn't so I hope he sees this.I'll check this site more often now,THANKS for doing such a good job.MERRY CHRISTMAS

Entry of Dec 22, 2002 at 18:11 [EST]
From: matwiju, david - matwiju6@aol.com

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Comments about the web site: 176 americal 1969 door gunner on 024 "weasel"

Entry of Dec 22, 2002 at 19:06 [EST]
From: Robert R Schaefer - rhschaefer@techisp.com

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Comments about the web site: 176th. 67-68 ce

Entry of Dec 22, 2002 at 23:10 [EST]
From: Bob Ellifson - rellifson1@wi.rr.com

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Comments about the web site: Musket Armorer 1/69 thru 1/70.This sight has helped get in contact with a lot of old friends that I haven't heard from since I left the service in 1971.CW2 Tony Berge & I were from the same small town (Strum, Wi.) I talked to his folks last year & told them about this sight. He lives some where in Colorado. Also my best friend from high school was stationed in Chu Li while I was there.He was in the 596th Motorpool Maintenance just north of the main PX. (small world) Carl,thanks for all your hard work. Merry Christmas to all who served the 176th.

Entry of Dec 26, 2002 at 18:57 [EST]
From: Bob Ellifson - rellifson1@wi.rr.com

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Comments about the web site: Musket Armorer 1/69 thru 1/70. Just checking in and getting my new E-mail address in just in case one of my old(but not forgotten) friends wants to get in touch. Wishing you all a Healthy & Happy New Year

Entry of Dec 28, 2002 at 15:39 [EST]
From: John B. Osborne - minuteman052@aol.com

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Comments about the web site: 176th Avn Co. 3rd Flt Plt Crewchief Ac 052 I was assigned to the 176th 12/5/65 Ft Benning Ga.until 7/2/67 Duc Pho S. Viet Nam

Entry of Dec 28, 2002 at 23:05 [EST]
From: WILLIAM WALKER - wrjrwalker@hotail.com

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Comments about the web site: I was with 2nd Flt.PLT.176ahc Doorgunner,I'mLOOKING FOR BILL DALHBERG RICH KOVACS FRANK DONAHOO ANY SEEN THEM HAVE THEM E-MAIL ME.THI IS A GREAT SITE KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK

Entry of Dec 30, 2002 at 13:16 [EST]
From: William (jolly) Wilson - jolce520@yahoo.com

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Comments about the web site: My name is William Wilson. I served with the Minuteman 176th AHC from Oct.1970 to Oct.1971. I was C.E. on Minuteman 313, 667 and 708. Musket 520. One of the many missions I flew on was the infamous Lam Son 719 flight of March 22,1971. Were we lost a bird and her crew. I remember how those of us that flew combat missions whether it was slicks or guns. When we heard that some one was either shoot or involved in some kind of mishap would say "Better him than me". But upon reflection. Even though it was not us but some one else, would we not want to be remembered. Thanks to loyal and gallant friends like Carl Zipperer there memories lives on. It's been over 30 long years,even though it might not seem that long. Our numbers are starting to diminish and we need to reach out to one an other and those that do not know the horrors of war. To not make the same mistakes again. I just want to let all my brothers know at this time of year and in my every day, you are always in my heart and mine. Peace and love to you all. Happy New Year and many more to come. William (jolly) Wilson

Entry of Jan 1, 2003 at 13:56 [EST]
From: Terry Hulsey - hulsey2@charter.net

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Comments about the web site: Nov 1968-Nov 1969 Musket 32 (Senior Fire Team Leader) Minuteman 11 (AC)

Entry of Jan 10, 2003 at 13:34 [EST]
From: ADT Home Security Systems - asif_yahoo@yahoo.com

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Comments about the web site: Nice Site!!

Entry of Jan 11, 2003 at 09:43 [EST]
From: Rod Clutter - Musket 605@Aol.com

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Comments about the web site: I served with the 176 in 67-68 in 67 I was TDY from the 101st I flew in slicks on 1186 when the 176 was at the north end of Chu Lia at the sand ramp. I went back to the 101st for a short time then came back and flew guns on 605 from April to October 68.I had Ococha,Appel and Evens, were my gunners,Mr. Blohm was my AC till his death KIA in 9/10/68. My ship had the Grim Reaper for nose art and then The Hawk I had a siren mounted on it that I blew on gun runs.Appel, Evens, and myself were all from the 101st.I have an entry from earlier but my E-mail has changed since then. Be glad to hear from any I served with or any body from 176 or 101st.E-MAIL [MUSKET605 @AOL.COM].

Entry of Jan 21, 2003 at 22:46 [EST]
From: Philip Cooke - trooper3141@comcast.net

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Comments about the web site: I served in the 176th shortly, coming over from Bn Ops in May 68'. On Jun 5,68' Pete Rodriguez and I were flying southwest of Lz Baldy when we got the hell shot out of us. Pete was wounded in both legs and I was hit in the arm. I returned to the unit and remember that the only person to tell me I did a good job getting the bird on the ground was the maintenance officer. I derosed in Jul 68'.

Entry of Jan 22, 2003 at 07:47 [EST]
From: Ron Handel - roland.handel@us.army.mil

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Comments about the web site: Ogre 17, MM17-Mar 70-71 Doing time in Bosnia for Uncle Sam.

Entry of Jan 26, 2003 at 17:35 [EST]
From: Earl J. Broussard - EBroussard1601@aol.com

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Comments about the web site: Nice site welcome home to you all. Served in Nam in 1967. Crewed a C model. Visits our site.

Entry of Jan 26, 2003 at 18:18 [EST]
From: Earl J. Broussard - EBroussard1601@aol.com

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Comments about the web site: Great site. You are welcomed to visit ours also.

Entry of Feb 9, 2003 at 15:35 [EST]
From: David R. Andrews, 1Lt, USAF, MSC - davidnpatty@earthlink.net

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Comments about the web site: Sirs, I am married to the niece of CW2 Marion 'Skip' Mark, a member of the 176th Aviation Company, 1st Bn (Airborne), 327th Infantry, 1st Bde, 101 Airborne Div. Skip was awarded the Distinguished Service Cross for actions on 03 Oct 1967 near Chu Lai, RVN. Unfortunately, Skip passed away two years ago from a heart attack, leaving a wife and two children: Jeremy, grown and living in Australia, and Rusty, now 15 yrs old. I have been trying, without much success, to garner more information about Skip's service in Vietnam and particularly the events surrounding his DSC. His parents, widow, and other family members recall that he was originally submitted for the Medal of Honor, but we can't substantiate that claim. If Skip was submitted for the MOH, Peggy has asked me to look into the process of getting his DSC upgraded to the MOH on behalf of his children. I seem to recall one of the benefits extended to the families of MOH recipients is that their children are automatically accepted for admission to one of the service academies. Peggy sent me copies of Skip's DSC citation, his DD 214, and a newspaper article. I have the phone number to the national archive in St. Louis, but I would really like most to hear from and work with members of his unit in Vietnam that remember Skip and the actions surrounding his citation. I am an active duty Air Force officer and 13-year veteran of the Navy, Marine Corps (as a Navy Corpsman), and Air Force, so I am willing to engage this vigorously at every level in the chain of command and pursue it through congressional representatives as well. But in order to make this a reality, I need the help of the outstanding men of the 176th who were there and can tell the story. If you have any information, please don't hesitate in contacting me via phone, e-mail, or mail. Thank you for your time and service to our country. Those of us who serve now will never forget the sacrifices of service made by those who came before us. It is my honor and priviledge to help carry the mantle of freedom that you so gallantly held during your time. God bless America! Very respectfully yours, David R. Andrews, Capt(sel), USAF, MSC 1445 Meadowcreek Ct. Pewaukee, WI 53072 H: (262) 691-2366 e-mail: davidnpatty@earthlink.net

Entry of Feb 17, 2003 at 19:57 [EST]
From: Tom Jackson - musket36@hotmail.com

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Comments about the web site: June 1971 until the unit stood down

Entry of Feb 19, 2003 at 23:50 [EST]
From: james h luebberman - snakeone1946@.com

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Comments about the web site: was 2nd flight snoopy gunner 1969.

Entry of Feb 22, 2003 at 18:03 [EST]
From: - gator64b40@earthlink.net

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Entry of Feb 25, 2003 at 21:34 [EST]
From: BILL WALKER - wrjrwalker@hotmail.com

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Comments about the web site: C5/46 198TH TRANSFERED TO 176TH 1-71-5-71 AS A DOORGUNNER WITH 2ND FLT. STILL LOOKING FOR BILL DAHLBERG RICH KOVACS FRANK DONAHOO DROP ME A LINE IF YOU ARE OUT THERE. GREAT SITE,KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK

Entry of Mar 3, 2003 at 14:09 [EST]
From: Patrick Britten (Pat) - oldcars50@hotmail.com

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Comments about the web site: I was with the 176th from March 1970/December 1970 as a company clerk.

Entry of Mar 8, 2003 at 19:37 [EST]
From: michael e greer - mikeg111348@msn.com

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Comments about the web site: hhc 1/20th inf.i was there from sept.68 to mar.70

Entry of Mar 10, 2003 at 22:06 [EST]
From: Mr Gail Mader - patchrus@escksor.net

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Comments about the web site: Delta co. 1/52 198th Lt. Inf. May 1970-April 1971 RTO for D co. in 1970. S3 Air resupply NCO Fire base Stinson 1971. Of many changing call signs Punkin seed 29er.Would like to contact Wayne Resemuis ( Minute Man 19 same time frame.

Entry of Mar 19, 2003 at 13:10 [EST]
From: Bob O'Connell - BBANDGQ@AOL.com

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Comments about the web site: Hello Carl and all the other Minutemen, It's been a while since I checked in with you but I do read the e-mails once a week. Just wanted to remind all of the upcoming reunions in June and July. Hope to see more of you come out. Bring wives and or girlfriends for a great time. While I'm here does anyone have a line on Brian Garhman,Operations 1968. Two-six Bravo Out

Entry of Apr 03, 2003 at 12:24 [EST]
From: Philip R. Varnum - skv5149@msn.com

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Comments about the web site: I received a phone call from Bob Ellison, thank you Bob, The first contact I`ve had with any one from the 176th, in 33 years ! I was in the 176th. from Jan. 1968 to March 1970. Came over as a airframe repairman. After about six months I went to the Muskets as a door gunner and soon after, with everyones help, crewcheif. I extended twice and was in 176th for total of 26 months. Thinking back on it, I, like you, wonder why. I was on ac744 on May 11,69 when it was shot down, I have a picture of ac603 with notation that I crashed with it in August 69, but I don`t remember that. And I was on ac233, on Nov. 13,69 when we got hit by an rpg and went down in flames, that was the one that woke me up,I wanted out then ! A comment on the story about the 21 Impact Awards and a big Hello to Philip Lee ! I was your crew chief. The only time Philip swore was that evening when McClean broke off and we started firing onto the mountain side. I never saw so many flashes from guns in my time there, Philip opened up with the mini guns and a few choice words. The door gunner with the thick glasses was Dick Thomas. He was the first to see the strobe light ! He wasn`t in the Muskets very long, and I don`t remember what happened to him.I don`t see him listed as receiving a medal at all, but I am positive it was him. Will keep in touch and add more soon. Thanks to all of you for haveing this great web site. Philip Varnum

Entry of Apr 06, 2003 at 22:17 [EST]
From: Ron "doc" Berquist - docberq@aol.com

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Comments about the web site: Medic,5/46th LZ Gator.looking forMikePickles"Chris H"Minutemen 18.Took oneflight with him. have pics & biz card.sad to hear he was KIA.

Entry of Apr 06, 2003 at 22:17 [EST]
From: Ron "doc" Berquist - docberq@aol.com

Entry of Apr 10, 2003 at 19:38 [EST]
From: joseph i. smith - SMITHSNEST.WEBTV.NET

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Comments about the web site: I served from feb,66 tonov,67 176 AHC as CE and later as company machinest.Iwas a spec 5 known as J.I.

Entry of Apr 10, 2003 at 21:02 [EST]
From: PAUL S. PRYOR - PAULPRYORETI@AOL.COM

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Comments about the web site: I SERVED WITH 176TH IN 68-69. AND I'M LOOKING FOR FORMER GI'S I SERVED WITH. PLEASE CONTACT ME IF YOU KNOW ANY OF THESE GUYS, SSG. P. PRYOR

Entry of Apr 17, 2003 at 21:01 [EST]
From: Ken Bigelow - Kenbigelow@aol.com

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Comments about the web site: 176TH AHC MINUTEMEN AND MUSKETS PLAN BLOW OUT AT ORLANDO 176th AHC will be having a mini-reunion in Orlando on July 4th from 1300-1700. We expect a very good turn out of crew chiefs and gunners to join us this year. Reminding everybody to bring slides, albums, videos and your good memories and stories Please contact Ken Bigelow at Kenbigelow@aol.com for details.

Entry of Apr 18, 2003 at 08:38 [EST]
From: William (Jolly) Wilson - jolce520@yahoo.com

How I found your page: From the Vietnam Veterans Web Ring
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Comments about the web site: Being a Combat Veteran of Viet Nam and a Father. I would like to Thank the Sons and Daughters of Americas Arm Services for a Job well Done and for Lessons well Learned. For continuing the fine traditions set forth by us and our Fathers and a President for setting a Goal for Winning and allowing our troops to do the job they were well trained and equipted to do. HooRa!

Entry of Apr 20, 2003 at 15:20 [EST]
From: Brooke Rowe - thefirst@cavalry.com

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Comments about the web site: Free Veterans Directory For information on obtaining a FREE copy of the War Veterans Directory see URL: http://members.aol.com/veterans/freedir.htm To Register your name for future listings: http://members.aol.com/veterans/registry.htm Brooke Rowe Associate Librarian http://www.amervets.com

Entry of Apr 20, 2003 at 15:35 [EST]
From: holloway edward - Kenra454@earthlink.com

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Comments about the web site: edward holloway crewchief 1st flight platoon apr67-apr68

Entry of Apr 22, 2003 at 07:26 [EST]
From: Forrest - para45dg@yahoo.com

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Comments about the web site: My hope is for you Vets to know that your service to country and to each other is never forgotten. I will always remember your sacrifices, your skill and courage, and your devotion to each other. Thank you and welcome home heroes!

Entry of Apr 22, 2003 at 23:14 [EST]
From: Joe Nickol - jnbass50@aol.com

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Comments about the web site: 176th AHC Muskets 1970-1971. SP4 Joe (Nick) Nickol Gunner with Pete Verbeek and Mike Mohar most of my tour. I became CE of 534 when Pete left. It is a great site.I will be checking it freqeuntly. I have numorous photos and a movie I had put on VHS which has both Pete and Mohar on it...

Entry of Apr 22, 2003 at 23:19 [EST]
From: Brad Carroll - carrollb@hit.net

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Comments about the web site: My father was a crew chief for the 176 AVN Co Minutemen in Chulai, Vietnam 1969. His name is Leo Richard Carroll. He goes by Richard but I have very little info concerning his duties during this conflict. Anyone that would like to fill me in on some things concerning my father would be great.

Entry of Apr 25, 2003 at 23:36 [EST]
From: Larry Shatto - larryshatto@hotmail

How I found your page: From the ADVA web site
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Comments about the web site: C.E.484,then Musket 603(once) and 605 (Jan 69-Jan 70). I saw Varnums entry and had to say hello and add my two cents. Tell us the whole story Phil ! I remember you crewing 744 and it getting shot down. It must have been 233 that was 744's revenge right ? Wasn't it an RPG in the belly that caused you guys to go down in flames ? I can remember the wing stores going, then the tailboom burning off a few hundred feet in the air. Don't know how y'all made it but glad you did. Arizona roadrunner and I are meeting in Orlando (VHPA 176th mini-reunion), come join us. Same goes for you Van Horn,Wells, Silva,Clutter,Matwiju,Riggle,Riddle,Mitchell,Dekereon,Myers,Hilton, Ellifson, Kelly, Sear, Reavil, more to follow....

Entry of Apr 25, 2003 at 23:40 [EST]
From: Larry Shatto - larryshatto@hotmail

Entry of Apr 26, 2003 at 01:00 [EST]
From: Larry Shatto - larryshatto@hotmail.com

How I found your page: From the ADVA web site
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Comments about the web site: C.E.484,then Musket 603(once) and 605 (Jan 69-Jan 70). I saw Varnums entry and had to say hello and add my two cents. Tell us the whole story Phil ! I remember you crewing 744 and it getting shot down. It must have been 233 that was 744's revenge right ? I can remember the wing stores going, then the tailboom burning off a few hundred feet in the air. Don't know how y'all made it but glad you did. Arizona roadrunner and I are meeting in Orlando (VHPA 176th mini-reunion), come join us. Same goes for you Van Horn,Wells, Silva,Clutter,Matwiju,Riggle,Riddle,Mitchell, Dekereon,Myers,Hilton, Ellifson, Kelly, Sear, Reavil, more to follow.... Check with kenbigelow@aol.com. Later friends, Larry Shatto C.E. #3? Musket 605 CW3 (Ret)

Entry of Apr 28, 2003 at 18:54 [EST]
From: Howard Hodges - howardhodges@cox.net

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Comments about the web site: I was in the 176th Avn Company Mar-Oct 1971, looking for old friends to talk to. I would like to talk to "Smiley" don't know his real name. I was a Crew Chief on AC # 011 and 037. Hope to hear from someone soon. Howard

Entry of Apr 28, 2003 at 19:03 [EST]
From: Howard Hodges - howardhodges@cox.net

How I found your page: From a search engine
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Comments about the web site: I was in the 176th Avn Company from Mar - Oct 71. I was assigned as Crew Chief/Door Gunner on AC # 011 and 037. Would like to hear from "Smiley" name unknown to me and David Comstock from California and other friends as well. A long time between flights. This is the best site around, no other can touch it. Howard!!

Entry of May 04, 2003 at 00:35 [EST]
From: Dick "stretch" Burnett - lnd@goldrush.com

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Comments about the web site: This is Dick stretch Burnett - I would like to hear from Schroeder, John 68F20; AC Electrician SP5 67-68 if you are around

Entry of May 04, 2003 at 12:12 [EST]
From: Dave Heffernan - Heffpilot@aol.com

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Comments about the web site: USAF Pilot

Entry of May 04, 2003 at 15:00 [EST]
From: 1SG Andrew W Comstock - AWCOMSTOCK@HOTMAIL.COM

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Comments about the web site: 18 Apr 69 - 3 APR 70 Mechanic, Gunner on smokie 500 Crew chief 67-17447 2nd Flt, Acft recovery crew

Entry of May 24, 2003 at 23:21 [EST]
From: Tim Harvey - fastharv@att.net

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Comments about the web site: Hi, My brother Michael G . Harvey was serving with the 176th whe we was killed in action. I was hoping to find out more detail concerning his service with the 176th. Great Site...thanks!

Entry of Jun 04, 2003 at 06:58 [EST]
From: Jim Meyer - memjfm1@hotmail.com

How I found your page: From the Vietnam Veterans Web Ring
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Comments about the web site: I served as the team leader to a small five man mobile advisory team (MAT I-58) based in Ha Thanh or Son Ha (former SF camp A-104) from May 70 to July 71. We worked with the Hre Montagnard RF/PF unit there. When the SF departed in June 70, we were the only U.S. for many miles and were totally dependent upon re-supply from the air. I very fondly recall our reliance upon the birds with the callsigns "Rattlers, Dolphins/Sharks, Hornets" and the hooks "Hercules, Boxcars". I salute the consistent courage from the many great men of the 176th AHC and other helicopter units that supported us.

Entry of Jun 04, 2003 at 07:09 [EST]
From: Jim Meyer USA/ret - memjfm1@hotmail.com

How I found your page: From the ADVA web site
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Comments about the web site: When the SF left Ha Thanh or Son Ha (Camp A-104) in June 70, I stayed with a five man mobile advisory team and the US district bunch...to include the Phoenix office. Me and my team worked with the wonderful Hre Montagnard tribesmen in the RF/PF program. We were completely dependent upon resupply and support from the air, and I fondly recall the welcome inbound radio call from the brave men of the 176th AHC. I salute all the fine soldiers from the sky who meant so much to us. Thank you.

Entry of Jun 07, 2003 at 23:45 [EST]
From: Thomas R. Faunce - SGME9@aol.com

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Comments about the web site: Great Site! Brought back a lot of memories! Served As Crewchief and Maintenance, Dec 70 through to late 71, then transferred to 122nd at Danang. SP5 while in unit--stayed active for a few more and retired as CSM in 92.

Entry of Jun 09, 2003 at 10:39 [EST]
From: Ronald Deyo - deyosphoto@cox.net

How I found your page: Link from another web page
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Comments about the web site: This is in response to smokie 500 gb test. I patched many whole's in your ship. you guy's just didn't know how to stay clear. A little crazy. Not sure who I am speaking to, but it really struck home when a read the word smokie. I was in nam from May 69 to April 70 176th AVN sheet metal. My working buddies were Bob Cowles, Glen Fritz. Worked the night shift. Even though it was nam I still have some of the fondest memories of my life from there. Not the place just the faces. No matter what the reason for being there, it was a bond of brothers. Was your pilot CPT. Horton? Not sure if that is correct. But I do remember him as being very wild or crazy. I flew a couple of test flights with him and possibly you. Never knew a huy could go vertical. I just stumbled on this site. Bob Cowles had a bout with cancer. All is good now. But he said it was related to agent orange. I didn't realize we were exposed, until now. Anyway I was looking for info on agent orange and found this great site. It really brings back memories. And helps anwser question about some of the guys you wonder about from time to time. Some answers are not what you want to hear. I had heard right after leaving country that Joe Brown had been killed but was never sure until now. What a terrible loss of life. All I can remmeber now is a great warm smile!!!! SP4 Ron Deyo 176th AVN Minutemen

Entry of Jun 18, 2003 at 15:56 [EST]
From: george garich....chris - blkwidow@snowhill.com

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Comments about the web site: just up date e- mail blkwidow@snowhill.com. great to see so many new entries. take care fly safe

Entry of Jun 18, 2003 at 16:33 [EST]
From: Ken Purks - musketsix@aol.com

How I found your page: From a search engine
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Comments about the web site: I served in the 176th AHC in '67-'68. Started the 2nd tour of duty in Nam as the 14th Bn Aviation safety Officer and then transfered to the Muskets during the summer of '68. Finished up that tour as the 14th Bn. S-2. Would like to hear from any members of the 176th during that period.

Entry of Jun 23, 2003 at 21:13 [EST]
From: Bill West - bilwst8@wmconnect.com

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Comments about the web site: I am Don West's Dad.Vet of WWII 292 Jasco...Air Liason Section...Army Air Force...Team Officer... AKA Big Sam...

Entry of Jun 26, 2003 at 01:13 [EST]
From: Vic Petricka - petricka@ev1.net

How I found your page: From a search engine
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Comments about the web site: Son of Victor J Petricka("Vic"). Dad was a UH-1 driver in the 176th in '68.

Entry of Jun 28, 2003 at 19:48 [EST]
From: Robert Cowles - cc12751@louisacomm.net

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Comments about the web site: 69-70 in the 176th AHC Air Frame repair.

Entry of Jun 29, 2003 at 20:44 [EST]
From: Bianca - BIANCAMEADOR@HOTMAIL.COM

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Entry of Jul 03, 2003 at 13:12 [EST]
From: Joe Porretta - joe.naranjo@usarc-emh2.army.mil

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Comments about the web site: 176th, jan 70 thru dec 70, Crewchief, 1st Flt Plt, UH-1H 67-17484, Flew w/ minute man 17 and John Prindle doorgunner Phone: (714)828-3988. Its my buddies email he'll foward to me.

Entry of Aug 03, 2003 at 12:26 [EST]
From: Petra Dippold - jacksonssweety@aol.com

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Comments about the web site: I was writing one year ago in this guestbook, because i was looking for my Dad Roy Jackson. I found my Dad last year in October. Many peoples from the internet was helping me in my search. I want say thank you for all help you gave me. I found a wonderful Dad and a wonderful family.

Entry of Aug 08, 2003 at 12:11 [EST]
From: Lee Bowman - ukwildcat50@aol.com

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Comments about the web site: *I was with the 335th Trans Co, In Chu Lai from Feb 1968 to April 1970. I worked on flight desk assigning and helping with flights. And then I moved to supply were I worked for another year, My CO was Major Ronald Baker. which I loved this guy he was great. I will always remember him. I was suppose to be on the flight that crashed up by Marble Mountain. If anyone remembers me I would really like to here from them. Thanks

Entry of Aug 11, 2003 at 10:41 [EST]
From: John Vickery - thumper2@newsguy.com

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Comments about the web site: Great Site! Came over looking for info on Mike Pickles. I went through BCT with him and spent three months of 68 going thru flight training with him at Fort Wolters. Did not know he was KIA. Sad... Co A 2/502 101st Abn Div 11B40 Dec 68 - Dec 69

Entry of Aug 18, 2003 at 16:13 [EST]
From: Tom Damson - tdamson@longshrs.com

How I found your page: From a search engine
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Comments about the web site: 1st flt 176th slicks 1/1/71-10/27/71 call sign Minute Man 11; 1Lt Section Commander in 1st flt. Lee Pestone(spelling?) was Pla. leader; Blue was my roomate;Flew with Warrick and Stump;

Entry of Aug 24, 2003 at 19:48 [EST]
From: henry L Zanetti - chrisnhank@earthlink.net

How I found your page: From the Vietnam Veterans Web Ring
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Comments about the web site: I was stationed with the 79th maint, co at bein hoa. my brother was stationed with the 175 th helicopterin vinh long 66-69. Welcome . home, an i hope to visit this site again,

Entry of Sep 05, 2003 at 05:25 [EST]
From: dr.frank - nnafrank@yahoo.com

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Entry of Sep 05, 2003 at 05:26 [EST]
From: dr.frank - nnafrank@yahoo.com

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Entry of Sep 18, 2003 at 14:55 [EST]
From: Trina Petty - tpdiva12@sbcglobal.net

How I found your page: From a search engine
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Comments about the web site: I am not a veteran, but my father, Ernest D. Petty is listed on your Web site. He was a pilot in the war and was killed in 1970. I was five years old at the time. I am so grateful that you have this site and have taken the time to pay respect to these men. Thank you very much! Trina Petty

Entry of Sep 18, 2003 at 19:46 [EST]
From: Janet Petty - RoxieJMP@msn.com

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Entry of Sep 27, 2003 at 16:03 [EST]
From: walter s dunn - wdunn@flyfrontier.com

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Comments about the web site: walter s. "dutch" dunn 176th ahc. 69-70. the man listed only as the last name of Rowe on the list of names, his first name is Edward and he was in maint. i stayed in and retired in june 1989. thanks.... walt "dutch" dunn CW3 (Ret.)

Entry of Sep 30, 2003 at 23:03 [EST]
From: WILLIAM R WALKER JR - wrjrwalker@hotmail.com

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Comments about the web site: charlie Co.5/46th 198lib May 70 -Dec transfer to 176 ahc Dec-may 71

Entry of Oct 04, 2003 at 01:28 [EST]
From: william(bill) j. edwards jr. - wjedwards6342@charter.net

How I found your page: From the ADVA web site
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Comments about the web site: i am son of cpt. william j.edwards (bill),huey pilot,army 176 AHC.69'-70'2nd tour-1st. tour 66'-67' 68th. assault

Entry of Oct 06, 2003 at 08:21 [EST]
From: Cindy Austen - causten@core.com

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Entry of Oct 08, 2003 at 14:39 [EST]
From: Howard Hodges - howard.hodgesCox.net

How I found your page: From a search engine
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Comments about the web site: Request to hear from anyone from 176th who I served with 03/71 through 10/71. Hester blew everything away and we lost three of our friends. I would like to make contact with "Smiley" if anyone knows where he is. I am also interested in finding David Comstock who was in the Maintenance Platoon. It is time for me to put old ghost to rest and I need their help, so if you are out there please let me know. Howard!!

Entry of Oct 13, 2003 at 09:03 [EST]
From: Franz - webmaster@wellensittich.de

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Comments about the web site: It was a great pleasure for me to visit an enjoy you site. Keep it running! Franz

Entry of Oct 30, 2003 at 18:26 [EST]
From: Chris - chris@pcdatasys.com

How I found your page: From a search engine
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Comments about the web site: My father, Wo Charles "Mike" Peters was in the Muskets in '67-'68. Does anyone remember an action that took place in Jan.(?)'68 in which my fathers flight crew rescued a fighter pilot who was shot down? My father received the Silver Star, but he never really gave me any details about what took place. Any info is greatly appreciated. Thanks.

Entry of Nov 02, 2003 at 15:40 [EST]
From: paul baker - minuteman811@msn.com

How I found your page: From the ADVA web site
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Comments about the web site: I was with the 176 AHC from july 1970 to april 1971 2ND flight Paul Baker

Entry of Nov 10, 2003 at 22:52 [EST]
From: Doyle Dean Rollins Jr. - americal176ahc@hotmail.com

How I found your page: Guess ;)
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Comments about the web site: may71 to stand down gunner 072 f/e 520

Entry of Nov 10, 2003 at 23:17 [EST]
From: doyle d. rollins jr. - americal176ahc@hotmail.com

How I found your page: Guess ;)
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Comments about the web site: arr 1jun71 assigned 176th muskets golf 072/011 also f/e in trainning 520, 23rd stood down i went south to 3rd of 1st cav.

Entry of Nov 30, 2003 at 20:25 [EST]
From: Jerry W. Herman - musket32@tusco.net

How I found your page: From a search engine
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Comments about the web site: 176th June68-April68 Musket32 Gunship Fire Team Leader

Entry of Dec 01, 2003 at 07:47 [EST]
From: Clifford hH Walls - snooks990@cox.net

How I found your page: From the ADVA web site
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Comments about the web site: I was with the 176th when the stand down orders came and 11 months befor that I was the maintance NCO for 10 months.the last 2 month I was the gun plt sgt.The picture of 533 A/Cand the engine being install was myself. SFC Walls

Entry of Dec 01, 2003 at 13:40 [EST]
From: John B. Osborne - minuteman52@msn.com

How I found your page: Guess ;)
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Comments about the web site: Just an update on current e-mail adress.

Entry of Dec 01, 2003 at 14:11 [EST]
From: Dave (Doc) Crawford - Crawford.Dave@epa.gov

How I found your page: From the ADVA web site
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Comments about the web site: Field medic looking for the crew of a helicopter which was shot down by an RPG near Que Son on May 28, 1971 attempting to resupply a platoon of B Co., 3/21 of 196th LIB. I am curious how crew we pulled out of the burning helicopter fared.

Entry of Dec 11, 2003 at 00:32 [EST]
From: Everett Way - everettw@earthlink.net

How I found your page: Guess ;)
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Comments about the web site: I was with the 278th sig. corp recon/ambush 12 man team at Camp Enari from Oct. 68-Oct. 69. Served mostly as rear grenadier. Was called Lurch sometimes.

Entry of Dec 21, 2003 at 20:00 [EST]
From: iberogerdoger - iberogerdoger@aol.com

How I found your page: From the ADVA web site
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Comments about the web site: 335th trans (ADS) americal 23inf chulai 1970-standown then to ft hood tex for 23days then HOME

Entry of Dec 23, 2003 at 17:16 [EST]
From: Dave Henslee - Jdhens@comcast.net

How I found your page: From a search engine
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Comments about the web site: I was with the 101st in 1967. Thanks for hauling my butt out of the bush on many ocasions. You guys were the best.

Entry of Dec 24, 2003 at 15:32 [EST]
From: Henry Lipscomb - h.lipscomb@comcast.net

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Comments about the web site: Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays Minutemen and Muskets.

Entry of Dec 24, 2003 at 20:28 [EST]
From: jim - cessna_182@excite.com

How I found your page: From the Vietnam Veterans Web Ring
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Comments about the web site: i was in nam in 67-68 as doorgunners shot down may 23 68 lost a leg.

Entry of Dec 26, 2003 at 19:01 [EST]
From: Steve Cundy - cundyp2135@aol.com

How I found your page: Other
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Comments about the web site: 176th - army - 1/68 to 1/70 - crew chief - nickname 8 ball

Entry of Dec 31, 2003 at 12:16 [EST]
From: ed holloway - einhoq@yahoo.com

How I found your page: From a search engine
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Comments about the web site: was in 1st flt as crewchief apr67 til deross sheck was my doorgunner in chump valley when hit

Entry of Jan 02, 2004 at 13:47 [EST]
From: Howard Hodges - howard.hodges@cox.net

How I found your page: From a search engine
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Comments about the web site: Update E-Mail Address. Would like to hear from anyone who was assigned to unit Mar-Oct 1971.

Entry of Jan 18, 2004 at 23:09 [EST]
From: james adamski - jdam@sbcglobal.net

How I found your page: From a search engine
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Comments about the web site: My father was the CO from 68-69 and I was doing a bit of research on his service. Dad is living in Woodland California. Very nice site. When I travel home to visit dad I will scan soom of his pictures and send your way.

Entry of Jan 20, 2004 at 03:58 [EST]
From: thomas reynolds - tomreynolds18@msn.com

How I found your page: From the Vietnam Veterans Web Ring
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Comments about the web site: sgt. thomas reynolds, 1970-1971.G,CE mm388,759. This page is outstanding keep up the good work, brings back a lot of fond and not so fond memories.

Entry of Jan 24, 2004 at 20:31 [EST]
From: Audon Lopez - DGONZALES76@satx.rr.com

How I found your page: From the Vietnam Veterans Web Ring
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Comments about the web site: Maint.CE-1967 Flew to Viet Nam with main body, which was airlifted from Ft. Benning Ga. I remember four other members of the 176 Avn. Co. Krock-Sp4 Maint.-1967. Pastrano C.-SP5- Maint.-1967. Ross-SP4-Musket-CE-1967. Aparicio-SP4-Musket-CE-1967. I want to thank W/O McClure and SP5 Russ(Satch)Lewis for giving me a lift to Qui Nhon when it came time for me to come back to the world. Sorry it took so long.

Entry of Feb 01, 2004 at 12:55 [EST]
From: Bill Bayer - bbbayer@aol.com

How I found your page: Guess ;)
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Comments about the web site: CWO W2 pilot formed up and went to RVN with 176th. Left 175th for 155th in may 1967.

Entry of Feb 04, 2004 at 13:20 [EST]
From: Elizabeth Zangenberg - ezangenberg@earthlink.net

How I found your page: From a search engine
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Comments about the web site: I'm not a veteran, but my husband was. He was Chickenman 27 I like your website :-)

Entry of Feb 12, 2004 at 00:42 [EST]
From: ron williams - ron@ronwilliams.com

How I found your page: From a search engine
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Comments about the web site: 176th AVN 5 Oct 67- 4 Oct 68 mos: 67n20 crewchief

Entry of Feb 13, 2004 at 01:04 [EST]
From: Audon Lopez - DGONZALES76@satx.rr.com

How I found your page: From a search engine
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Comments about the web site: We should not forget our brothers who became part of the 199th Light Infantry Brigade. The transition must have been very hard for them. I often wonder what happened to them and pray that they all returned home save. I am proud to have known and served with them. 176th AHC veteran (1967} Audon Lopez

Entry of Feb 18, 2004 at 08:57 [EST]
From: Richard Smiley - asmiley@bacweb.org

How I found your page: From the Vietnam Veterans Web Ring
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Comments about the web site: Spec 4 Doorgunner, I was there in 1971, would love to talk to anyone that was there at that time, I was stationed Chi Lie (sp?). God Bless all of the Muskeets and the other fallen soldiers.

Entry of Feb 20, 2004 at 19:47 [EST]
From: Bob Lipscomb - blips007@bellsouth.net

How I found your page: A friend told me
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Comments about the web site: Just reading about my bro,,cool stuff Bob Lipscomb US Merchant Marine

Entry of Mar 01, 2004 at 15:07 [EST]
From: Howard Hodges - howard.hodges@navy.mil

How I found your page: From a search engine
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Comments about the web site: Request to hear from anyone from unit that was there from Mar 71- Oct 71 when we stood down and left area.

Entry of Mar 04, 2004 at 14:30 [EST]
From: Ralph J. Page - RalphJPage@yahoo.com

How I found your page: From the ADVA web site
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Comments about the web site: (2nd visit) 176th AHC from July-Oct.1971: went to 605th at Phu Loi after Typhoon Hester visited. My MOS was 68G Airframe Repairman

Entry of Apr 10, 2004 at 01:04 [EST]
From: Sandra Anderson Gonzalez - ATTICQUILT@aol.com

How I found your page: From a search engine
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Comments about the web site: Am searching for cousin Tom Materene. I believe flew 68-69 336th T-Birds, 69-70 121st Vikings Soc Trang. We have elderly aunt in her late 80's who is wanting to contact him. His posted e-mail is no longer good. Anyone with info please contact me. Thank you for any help you can provide.

Entry of Apr 17, 2004 at 22:37 [EST]
From: Dee - ohitsdee@aol.com

How I found your page: From the Vietnam Veterans Web Ring
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Entry of Apr 23, 2004 at 04:07 [EST]
From: Martin - mkrocco@wp.pl

How I found your page: From a search engine
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Comments about the web site: Hallo. No I'm not a veteran.I'm 28 years old only, but I'm interested in Vietnam conflict since I was 12. When the first time I saw the UH-1 HUEY's I felt in love with these beautiful choopers and the huey's crews. Even I live so far away from USA and Viet-Nam, this war and all types of huey's is my passion and hobby. I'm colleting everything what is connected with this topic. Now I have 28 huey's platic models (1:72), 2 (1:32) and many other models and soldiers models from this war.I'm still preaparing more in my free time.Because of NET I can get more news,details,histories etc. and I can Thank You All who serviced there,who interested in this war like me and who remember about all heros soldiers, specially helicopters' hero crews. I belive that all over the world live many people like me who don't let die the past of this war and the memory o the thousends of huey's and the crews who were sacrificed in Viet-Nam. I send to You the best whishes from Poland. Bye Bye...

Entry of Apr 26, 2004 at 10:43 [EST]
From: Garret B. Kremer-Wright - gbkw83@hotmail.com

How I found your page: From a search engine
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Comments about the web site: Hello I am looking for anyone who remembers my father 1st Lt. Cecil Wright. He served in Co C 2nd Platoon of the 2/1st Infantry 196th LIB Americal Divison in 1969. He was wounded when his unit was ambushed on March 22, 1969. He is alive and doing well. I would really love to hear from someone who might remember him. Thanks.

Entry of Apr 27, 2004 at 20:30 [EST]
From: allen l. penny jr. - sandpenny7@wmconnect.com

How I found your page: A friend told me
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Comments about the web site: i was in 2nd patoon, a co., 2/1st, 196th lib, tet 68. i miss jerry a lot. every time a rotor wing goes down or a 'vette goes by, in any part of THE WORLD, i feel the loss. but, i also feel the undying courage and dignity. carl, you lead the survivors, including me and jerry, a 239er. mike denniston (dust offs) had a massive heart attack, and died in three days. nothing is more important than our rotor wing spirit. you men carried me from chu lai to fsb stinson, and brought me (cold) coffee in merrimac cans in the mountains west of da nang. my very closest beechnut and day's work chewing friend, rick randolph, was killed by our own artillery on 28 feb 68. rounds probably out of stinson. has the comanche program been halted? take care. it's a real hassle being winched into a dustoff on a 1/4 inch cable in the middle of a fire fight. take care of fury. allen

Entry of Apr 27, 2004 at 20:46 [EST]
From: allen l. penny jr. - sandpenny7@wmconnect.com

How I found your page: A friend told me
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Comments about the web site: today, 27 apr 04, is the 23rd anniversary of MM23 crashing a 'vette at 110 mph. he always leads us n2 the fight. his infantry brother looking up, allen

Entry of May 08, 2004 at 23:59 [EST]
From: WILLIAM R WALKER JR - wrjrwalker@hotmail.com

How I found your page: A friend told me
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Comments about the web site: I WAS WITH 176th 2nd flt 70-71 as a doorgunner WHAT an EXPERIENCE OUR PILOTS WERE THE BEST THANKS TO THEM I MADE IT HOME HAD A FEW ROUGH FLIGHTS BUT WE MADE IT.I CAN'T THANK YOU ENOUGH

Entry of May 17, 2004 at 09:32 [EST]
From: CWO2 DENNIS D BOSTAD - valbo643@msn.com

How I found your page: From a search engine
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Comments about the web site: 1967 nickname "BO" with GHOSTRIDER 101st

Entry of Jun 04, 2004 at 00:04 [EST]
From: mack bargainnier - fox000@charter.net

How I found your page: A friend told me
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Comments about the web site: Served with the 176th from beginning at Ft. Benning until rotated home from RSVN in Feb. 1968. Anyone else?

Entry of Jun 04, 2004 at 16:51 [EST]
From: PENNY - www.mpennybrite0716@aol.com

How I found your page: From the ADVA web site
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Comments about the web site: Hello Im not a vet but my big brother was. He was in the176thAHC in 1968 Unfortunitly he drowned in Bell county Texas in 06/69 while on leave for his wedding .His name is Daniel Luzio he was also called Danny-boy the only info I have on him is the info on his gravestone which is Daniel Luzio jr. from: Massachusetts he was a PFC 47 MED BN 1-armd DIV his DOB is 09/04/1946 DOD is 07/02/1969 also on the stone is this AM&2OLC-PH Im not sure of anything...I was 7yrs old when he passed.Weve had ahouse fire and lost all of our info regarding him in that fire. I have a 15 year old son who never had the privlage of knowing his uncle other then what we can tell him...Im hoping thiers someone out there that knew Danny.Someone who could have info pictures anything on him where else he might have been stationed I would be tickeled pink just to get any info on our HERO...Pictures would be a definate bonus...Thanks For What Ever Anyone Can Do GOD BLESS...Sincerly Penny Luzio-Mullen

Entry of Jun 05, 2004 at 21:41 [EST]
From: Lee Pistone, Jr. - PistoneCapeCod@aol.com

How I found your page: A friend told me
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Comments about the web site: During one of the reunions I attended I ran into Fred Thompson and a number of others. I promised Fred that I would forward pictures and narratives for them to him back then. A lot has happened since then that has affected me getting these to him. I still have his letter and still intend to get the ppictures to him.

Entry of Jun 06, 2004 at 09:29 [EST]
From: DON N BROWN - farmerbrown@htcomp.net

How I found your page: A friend told me
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Comments about the web site: 176 avn-ahc musket armament-gunner 1966-1967

Entry of Jun 06, 2004 at 13:07 [EST]
From: Wallace Young (Sugar4) - young315@comcast.net

How I found your page: Guess ;)
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Comments about the web site: May 1970-1971, Call sign Sugar 4; I also served as the PBO during my tour. Hey Zip, thanks for keeping this site up. Because of it and to my wonderful surprise Petty's daughter got in touch with me.

Entry of Jun 06, 2004 at 16:34 [EST]
From: Bill - Rentschler

How I found your page: From the ADVA web site
Notify about changes: Yes
Comments about the web site: Army Air Traffic Controller. Long Thanh, Khe Sanh (Ham Nigh), Hotel 3 Come visit our web site shown above.

Entry of Jun 11, 2004 at 16:23 [EST]
From: Ron Lester - ron.lester@t-online.de

How I found your page: From a search engine
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Comments about the web site: Doorgunner Company Clerk in 1968. It has been awhile I just wanted to say hi to fellow Minutemen. I am still in Germany working for the Army. I truely hope one day to attend one of the reunions.

Entry of Jun 18, 2004 at 00:06 [EST]
From: Mark Klindt - mark@klindt .com

How I found your page: Link from another web page
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Comments about the web site: 174th AHC Call sign Shark 57 Good on ya clear right

Entry of Jun 30, 2004 at 20:26 [EST]
From: JAMES L TOTH - jtoth98836@aol.com

How I found your page: From a search engine
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Comments about the web site: SERVED BREIFING IN THE 176TH AFTER BEING TRANSFERRED FROM THE FIRST INFANTRY. DIDN'T HAVE ENOUGH TIME IN COUNTRY TO GO HOME WITH COLORS. I WAS SENT TO THE 176TH TO BE A CE, BUT HAD TO SPEND TIME IN MAINT. FIRST. BY THE TIME I WAS DONE I HAD LESS THAN 30 DAYS, SO THEY WOULDN'T GIVE ME A SHIP

Entry of Jul 01, 2004 at 03:37 [EST]
From: Bill Junkins - pedro71@pedroairrescuechopper.net

How I found your page: Link from another web page
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Comments about the web site: Det. #3, 38th Aerospace Rescue and Recovery Squadron - USAF - Sept. '71 - August '73

Entry of Jul 01, 2004 at 15:51 [EST]
From: Jerry W. Smith - cav6768@yahoo.com

How I found your page: A friend told me
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Comments about the web site: This is a excellent web site. Was in the 2nd/19th Arty, 1st Cav. 67-68.

Entry of Jul 12, 2004 at 16:16 [EST]
From: David Sebright - dave@sebrightproducts.com

How I found your page: Link from another web page
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Comments about the web site: David Sebright, 1967-68, Unit Instructor Pilot, Minuteman 17

Entry of Jul 15, 2004 at 17:59 [EST]
From: Pedro E. Rodriguez - pgpmrod@stis.net

How I found your page: A friend told me
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Comments about the web site: 176th AHC, Minuteman 14. 9/67 to 6/68. Chu Lai. I wish to let Philip Cooke know that he did a great job. I'm still alive thanks to you!!! I'll be e-mailing you.

Entry of Jul 15, 2004 at 23:52 [EST]
From: James (Jim) M White - jwhite1@knology.net

How I found your page: From the Vietnam Veterans Web Ring
Notify about changes: Yes
Comments about the web site: I served in the 176th in 1967 and 1968. My Call Sign was Minuteman 15. My nickname was "Fat Falcon" I alse was in Maintenance my last two months.

Entry of Jul 18, 2004 at 23:10 [EST]
From: Pedro E. Rodriguez - pgpmrod@stis.net

How I found your page: A friend told me
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Comments about the web site: Sept 1967-July 1968 CW2 Pilot Minuteman 14. Note to Phllip Cooke. I've been looking for you since July 5th to thank you for saving my life, please contact me at my E-mail address (pgpmrod@stis.net)

Entry of Jul 25, 2004 at 10:52 [EST]
From: Jim Richbourg - jrichb47@aol.com

How I found your page: Other
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Comments about the web site: I was with the 176th AHC from Aug 69-70,Munuteman 17 during the same time that Stoney,Fiezel,Kerchanfaulk, Pickles,Spot,Browning and some of the others were there.I stumbled on the websiste by accident looking for pics of hueys. The website is really great and has brought back many memories. I hope to join soon and maybe when I retire in a couple of years I may get to go to a reunion. If anyone knows a contact for Steve Stone please email me with the info. Thanks Jim

Entry of Jul 27, 2004 at 20:03 [EST]
From: Michael Winecoff - Pipewrench@pa.net

How I found your page: From a search engine
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Comments about the web site: I served in 176th March 68 to March 69. (second flight platoon, crew chief) Flew with Bob Hartley as the AC, Mac Mcclung as the door gunner. Call sign was minuteman 19

Entry of Jul 30, 2004 at 16:42 [EST]
From: CLARENCE W. LLOYD JR. - FIREANDSWORDL@AOL.COM

How I found your page: Guess ;)
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Comments about the web site: 176TH AHC, 411TH T.C. DET. DEC. 1967 TO DEC. 1968 ACFT, MAINT.

Entry of Aug 03, 2004 at 18:43 [EST]
From: Marvin Meile - mfr@pld.com

How I found your page: From a search engine
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Comments about the web site: I was in the 176th Aviation co. 454th signal detachment. Date of service was 1965 to 1968, February 67 to february of 68. Sp5 aviaonics. Phone number 1-620-356-3873, Thank you, Marvin Meile.

Entry of Aug 14, 2004 at 01:19 [EST]
From: Bill Bruce - strat65@pacbell.net

How I found your page: Link from another web page
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Comments about the web site: Transferd into the 176th in March of 67' from the 19th Combat Eng.(Dozer Operator) and was a door gunner in the 176th. I can't recall what flight platoon, but flew with Capt. Long, WO. Roy, Spec 5 La Rock, Spec4 Cartwright, and Spec 5 Schick to name a few. Would love to hear from any of the guys. Have photos I will share. Came back to the world in Nov. 67'. Thanks to all, you were a great bunch to work with.....Bill

Entry of Aug 18, 2004 at 20:07 [EST]
From: Roland J. Scheck - Wiesau1@Aol.com

How I found your page: From the Vietnam Veterans Web Ring
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Comments about the web site: Minutemen! Please be advised that Bob O'Donnell passed away this morning at 4:45am. He died of congestive heart failure...he was one of the original "Minutemen" and spent two tours in Nam. He was a true friend and compadre to me, and I will miss him. I should have spent more thime with him over the past couple of years, but life and family kept me from going to see him. I had seen him four times since Williams invited me to the St. Louis reunion. Now I wish I had visited every year with him...Bob you were a friend and a fellow "Minutemen". What else is there left to say...Roland Scheck.

Entry of Aug 25, 2004 at 10:50 [EST]
From: Roland J. Scheck - Wiesau1@Aol.com

How I found your page: From the Vietnam Veterans Web Ring
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Comments about the web site: redface here...Bob's last name was a typo guys...his last name was O'Connell...how could I? peg your pardon all...Roland.

Entry of Aug 27, 2004 at 23:43 [EST]
From: Fred A. Scott JR. - fredsctt@yahoo.com

How I found your page: From a search engine
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Comments about the web site: 129th ASLT H.C> from nov.1966 to jun. 1967. transferd to 176th ASLT. H.C. from jun, 1967 to nov.1967. mos 67n20. My rank was sp-5 and was a ce in Ssg Vermulen's plt.

Entry of Aug 29, 2004 at 14:21 [EST]
From: Jim Wilson - Jwilso1303@aol.com

How I found your page: From the Vietnam Veterans Web Ring
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Comments about the web site: 188th AHC Blackwidows 67-68/ C101 Dautieng Phu Hiep LZ Sally

Entry of Aug 29, 2004 at 19:11 [EST]
From: Larry Stidham aka DUSTOFF617 - www.warthog@stic.net

How I found your page: Link from another web page
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Comments about the web site: 236th Med.Det.DUSTOFF. We were known as Charger Dustoff out of Hawk Hill and DaNang Dustoff out of DaNang.The 176 provided gun cover for us on many missions.Just want to say THANKS

Entry of Sep 13, 2004 at 22:07 [EST]
From: Clayton Jeter - stonebloke@houston.rr.com

How I found your page: Guess ;)
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Comments about the web site: Just checking back in and saying hi to all the gang. Been along time....but it's all still very clear when I close my eyes. Note my new Email address. There it is....

Entry of Sep 15, 2004 at 11:36 [EST]
From: Ronald Riggle - rkr@iansstuff.com

How I found your page: Other
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Comments about the web site: served with 176th from 7/67 to 8/69. Musket crew chief most of the time. new e mail address

Entry of Sep 18, 2004 at 16:18 [EST]
From: Don Keib - donkeibmaine@msn.com

How I found your page: Link from another web page
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Comments about the web site: My Name is Don Keib and I was a Sp/5 with the 176th Avn. Company From March 1966 to October 1967. Served with the 176th Tuy Hoa,DucPho and also in Chu Lai I do have a New E-Mail address. The 176th will always be a part of Me and Vietnam lives with me. It was an Honor to serve with the People of the 176th I do Remember Flying with Dennis Hamilton CWO 3 and also, Crashing with WO Clark in 1967. with Lowell Hunt in the Left Seat. Also remeber My first Mission will AL Cyr to Fix a Downed Chopper, Capt. Goff was the Pilot in May of 1967 Oh we did fix the Aircraft and was flown back to Duc Pho From another Minuteman Don Keib

Entry of Sep 23, 2004 at 21:30 [EST]
From: james m. reed - jreed@intergate.com

How I found your page: From a search engine
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Comments about the web site: May 1966-Feb 1968.Mechanic and crew chief Minuteman 104 maintenance ship, then later in flight platoon. Known in unit by middle name of Mike Reed.

Entry of Sep 28, 2004 at 22:26 [EST]
From: Everett Way - everettw@earthlink.net

How I found your page: From a search engine
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Comments about the web site: 278th. recon/ambush 12 man team, Camp Enari, 68-69. Often served as rear grenadier. 6ft.2in. Called Lurch. Point was Davenport. I designed our patrol patch with the help of others.

Entry of Oct 12, 2004 at 11:04 [EST]
From: Tommy Edward Lillard - n/a

How I found your page: Link from another web page
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Comments about the web site: 176th Assault Helicopter co.,23rd Infantry Americal Division, 1st Aviation Battalion,service platoon maintenance.

Entry of Oct 26, 2004 at 22:31 [EST]
From: Geoff Levey - grl_sunburyrsl@bigpond.com

How I found your page: From a search engine
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Comments about the web site: I am an Australian Viet Vet 1966/67 Infantry 5 RAR in Phuoc Tuy Province. I am seeking info on Aussie's that may have flown with US units - I need a contact to talk to me - I am assisting another Veteran with a compensation claim through our Department of Veterans' Affairs. He claims that he flew with a unit on a temporary "loan" in February 1970. He has a shoulder patch with 15 Swamp Rats (this is how I found you). He claims that he had the oportunity to spend about 3 weeks with the Swamp Rats (illegally). His name is Peter Mundy and he was with 161 (Indep) Recce Flt. There is no Australian official record of this so I was hoping that somebody out there might be able to recall this vet or even if they can recall other Aussies that may have flown with them. (Not Pilots). For his claim to be succesful he needs to substantiate his stories. Looking forward to a response of some sort.

Entry of Oct 30, 2004 at 16:14 [EST]
From: Ed Womack - womack.2e@sbcglobal.net

How I found your page: From a search engine
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Comments about the web site: I served in country from June 1968 to June 1969 in the 176 AHC as a WO. My call sign was Minute Man 27.

Entry of Nov 02, 2004 at 16:02 [EST]
From: allen - pennyflight@wmconnect.com

How I found your page: A friend told me
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Comments about the web site: tet 68, a co., 2/1 196th lib, americal. according to my brother, jerry, he and i will forever be indebted to john longstreet for his courage and commanding nature. jerry told me the situation at least once a year, which john explains about his forgotten chicken plate. i sure miss jerry and flying with him. i know rotor wing men beyond all others.

Entry of Nov 06, 2004 at 01:43 [EST]
From: beverly bourque - fab_ab@webtv.net

How I found your page: Guess ;)
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Comments about the web site: To John L., My only prayer, is that some day you'll care. But it's only make believe. You may have forgotten-I never will. Bev

Entry of Nov 07, 2004 at 16:55 [EST]
From: pat w emery,jr. - 98peterbilt@cableone.net

How I found your page: Link from another web page
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Comments about the web site: hi! my Dad served w/71st AHC in 1965. he was a W/O2. Pilot. wanted to wish you all a happy Veterans' Day. thank you for your service. you have a great website! thanks for preserving this important history for us who were too young to live it. may God bless and keep you all. and, may God continue to bless our great country. sincerely, Pat W. Emery, Jr. also, if anyone knew my Dad while he was in-country, please feel free to contact me..

Entry of Nov 11, 2004 at 18:53 [EST]
From: John B. Osborne - minute52@msn.com

How I found your page: Other
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Comments about the web site: Dec.5/65-Jul.2/67-Crew Chief ship number 052-Blue Flt AKA Cat Flt. Nickname Oz

Entry of Nov 22, 2004 at 16:01 [EST]
From: mike peters - mike.peters@us.pwc.com

How I found your page: Link from another web page
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Comments about the web site: 176 ahc 9/67 to9/68 176 ahc 8/71 to2/72 Musket 15

Entry of Nov 27, 2004 at 12:43 [EST]
From: jerrell harper - harperfreight@alltel.net

How I found your page: Other
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Comments about the web site: served with the 176 ahc sept 1-1970 to sept 1-1971. pictures bring back a lot of memories. especially the ones by clayton jeeter.

Entry of Nov 30, 2004 at 20:07 [EST]
From: Garza, Hector R. - renetronic12al@hotmail.com

How I found your page: From a search engine
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Comments about the web site: Name: Garza, Hector R. Ret. Rank: Sgt. and cadet Service: U.S. Army ROTC(2 yrs.) Post: Assistant Recruiter

Entry of Dec 04, 2004 at 14:44 [EST]
From: Linda Kerr - momlkd@yahoo.com

How I found your page: A friend told me
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Comments about the web site: I am a friend of turkey from the engine shop

Entry of Dec 07, 2004 at 00:40 [EST]
From: bill shellenberger - bill.shellenberger@inetmail.att.net

How I found your page: Guess ;)
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Comments about the web site: bill shellenberger 1970-71 minuteman 26

Entry of Dec 14, 2004 at 00:14 [EST]
From: Gaylord Wong - gimitt2@yahoo.com

How I found your page: Guess ;)
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Comments about the web site: Great site to catch up with others that served with 176AHC. I was there in July 1968 to July 1969 worked in Maint as a mechanic and flew with the rescue crew.

Entry of Dec 20, 2004 at 09:36 [EST]
From: Mark (ROCKY) Wells - mark.Wells@ocs.apg.army.mil

How I found your page: Guess ;)
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Comments about the web site: Happy Holidays 2004 to my Brothers of the 176th

Entry of Dec 20, 2004 at 18:13 [EST]
From: Larry Shatto - larryshatto@hotmail.com

How I found your page: From the ADVA web site
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Comments about the web site: I join Rocky in wishing all Minutemen/Muskets a safe and happy holiday. Larry

Entry of Dec 22, 2004 at 15:57 [EST]
From: james - toth

How I found your page: Link from another web page
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Comments about the web site: FIRST AVIATION BAT. 1969, 176TH AHC 1970

Entry of Dec 23, 2004 at 22:06 [EST]
From: Bob Ellifson - rellifson1@wi.rr.com

How I found your page: Guess ;)
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Comments about the web site: Musket Armorer 1/69-1/70 Merry Christmas to all who served in Viet Nam and a special Christmas greeting to Rocky,Larry,Phil,Gaylon,Steve,Dwight and all the others who served the 176th.

Entry of Dec 23, 2004 at 22:34 [EST]
From: Bob Ellifson - rellifson1@wi.rr.com

How I found your page: From a search engine
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Comments about the web site: 1/69-1/70 Musket Armorer Merry Christmas to all my old but not forgotten friends of the 176th.

Entry of Dec 26, 2004 at 15:20 [EST]
From: ron baum - fatmaggot@copper.net

How I found your page: From the ADVA web site
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Comments about the web site: just an update saw gaylord wong name ,, we went throught ait at ft ustis and then nam ,, glad to see his name ,, i was ther in 176th engine shop aug 68-mar 70.. some called me turkey merry christmas all gl

Entry of Dec 29, 2004 at 07:02 [EST]
From: Eugene Kaptur - marine58@tns.net

How I found your page: From a search engine
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Comments about the web site: United States Marine Corps 1958-1987. Province Interrogation Advisor MACV, 1969-1970 Tam Ky, Quang Tin Province VN. Spent a lot of air time with the 176th AHC picking upon prisoners throughout Quang Tin Province...especially with WO Pickles "Smokey 500", the man who would fly anywhere, anytime, under any conditions. Flew with him about 30 minutes before he was shot down West of Tam Ky one time in 1970 in a Huey resupply bird...an interesting story about that one. Just found out from your web site that he was KIA in 1970 flying a loach...still have his calling card listing his specialties. A fearless pilot who will always be missed. Semper Fidelis, Gene Kaptur, MSgt, USMC, Ret P.S.: Many of your pilots may possibly remember me since I was one of the few Marines who flew with you from Province Headquarters in Tam Ky and I was the ONLY one who carried a M3A1 "Grease Gun" for my entire two and a half years in country. Do you have any reports on his final flight, circumstances, etc?

Entry of Jan 01, 2005 at 22:46 [EST]
From: Chet Spellman - chetspellman@aol.com

How I found your page: Link from another web page
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Comments about the web site: I served with the Naval Support Activity POL Unit at Chu Lai, August, 68 through Octover, 69. The flight line was directly across the base road from our tank farm and a familiar sight. Thanks for the memories.

Entry of Jan 13, 2005 at 14:32 [EST]
From: Ron Handel - randl@ruralnetwork.net

How I found your page: Guess ;)
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Comments about the web site: No one forgets but seems we are all too busy to attend a reunion. Would like to hear from 1st plt guys. MM17, 70-71 Ogre, Ron Handel

Entry of Jan 14, 2005 at 18:57 [EST]
From: Linda (Sweeney) Maloof - sprout23@tds.net

How I found your page: From a search engine
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Comments about the web site: Harry (Skip) Sweeney passed away on Dec 23rd 1990 in Westchester, NY. I have been looking for Vets that knew him in Vietnam when he was assigned as a CE in 1968/69. One of his A/C was Lt J. Holp. If you can give me any more info please email me.

Entry of Jan 17, 2005 at 15:40 [EST]
From: Ted Hammond - tedhamm@bellsouth.net

How I found your page: Link from another web page
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Comments about the web site: Was with the 176th from June to Nov 67. I have a few old slides but no names to accompany. Been a long time guys, hope everyone is doing well. Ted Hammond Musket 8

Entry of Jan 22, 2005 at 03:11 [EST]
From: Paul Grotefend - Grease_mnky@msn.com

How I found your page: From a search engine
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Comments about the web site: Although I may be young,(21), I find it neccessary to indoctrinate our youth with the history of this bloody and cruel war. All the while showing the heroism and sacrifice of all those who served...They will NEVER be forgotten.

Entry of Jan 22, 2005 at 17:24 [EST]
From: 1SG Phillip H Cox ( ret) - oldebat1@alltel.net

How I found your page: Link from another web page
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Comments about the web site: served with 176 AHC from Ft Benning until tet in Feb 1968. I was TI and lead the recovery team . our call sign was Blacksmith flew recovery with Cpt Bill Adams and Cpt Schultz . Finding this site sure brings back a lot of memories . Would love to hear from any of the guys from those days

Entry of Jan 22, 2005 at 17:27 [EST]
From: 1SG Phillip H Cox ( ret) - oldebat1@alltel.net

Entry of Jan 23, 2005 at 12:09 [EST]
From: Don Smith - dj24smith@yahoo.com

How I found your page: From the Vietnam Veterans Web Ring
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Comments about the web site: I was with the 1st Cav D-2/7. I flew many many CA's with Yellow One. They were always there, fearless and ready to take us in or out. Your web site brought back many memories of days gone by.

Entry of Jan 23, 2005 at 12:10 [EST]
From: Don Smith - dj24smith@yahoo.com

Entry of Jan 28, 2005 at 04:30 [EST]
From: holloway edward k - ehoquiam@aol.com

How I found your page: From a search engine
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Comments about the web site: served apr67-68 ce in 1st flght plt 176th

Entry of Jan 31, 2005 at 18:57 [EST]
From: wil - faulkner.w@lycos.com

How I found your page: From a search engine
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Comments about the web site: My name is wil,and I am a vet. For the past few years I have been poking about looking for the few names I remember from the Army years. My hunt for Philip S. Lee brought me here to one of the stories. I don't know if he is the one I met in Germany around 1976 or so and not sure if he would remember me. Its been 30 years.(gasp) But I would love to here from or about him.He was a pilot and was in the U.A.E. in 1980. Thanks wil.. faulkner faulkner.w@lycos.com

Entry of Feb 04, 2005 at 18:03 [EST]
From: John Clark - jclark181@msn.com

How I found your page: From a search engine
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Comments about the web site: 125th ATC Aug 1967 Jul 1968 Spec4 Controller at Duc Pho tower for 10 months

Entry of Feb 13, 2005 at 22:42 [EST]
From: wil - faulkner.w@lycos.com

How I found your page: Other
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Comments about the web site: posted to this site a while back and then found your pictures. I would dearly love to say hello to Mr. Lee. we meet in Germany about 1975 or 76. He was in the U.A.E in 1980. I recieved letters from him then. IF anyone reads this, and you have anyway to contact Philip Lee, please give him my e adress. He may not remember me. I truly understand that. But I have a very old amends that should be made,and being ME, I'm nosy, wonder what he's been up to. so here it is ,one more time. faulkner.w@lycos.com.

Entry of Feb 15, 2005 at 14:52 [EST]
From: Gregory Reynolds - thunderbird410@comcast.net

How I found your page: Link from another web page
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Comments about the web site: 118th AHC 70-71

Entry of Feb 16, 2005 at 20:23 [EST]
From: Alex "Doc Ollie" Yaron - ayaron1789@aol.com

How I found your page: From a search engine
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Comments about the web site: Co. A. 1/327th, 101st Abn. Div. 1968, Phu Bai

Entry of Feb 17, 2005 at 19:48 [EST]
From: John Schroeder - john_912@hotmail.com

How I found your page: From a search engine
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Comments about the web site: Served with 176th from 4/67-3/68. Primary assignment was A/C Elect (68F20). Served with a number of terrific folks there that I would enjoy hearing from. Hope all are still safe and healthy. Served at Chu Li, Duc Pho, Da Nang, etc. Anyone know what has become of Riccadeli, Wally (machinest), Ted Thorpe, etc??? Great site Zipp!

Entry of Feb 17, 2005 at 19:49 [EST]
From: John Schroeder - john_912@hotmail.com

Entry of Feb 22, 2005 at 21:03 [EST]
From: Rebecca Leonard - leonard_becky_2004@yahoo.com

How I found your page: From a search engine
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Comments about the web site: I am trying to track down anyone who might remember my father SP/4 Dwain Sargent he was at camp enari from 68 - 69 with the 4th inf. his nickname was Sarge any help would be greatly appreciated

Entry of Feb 23, 2005 at 21:40 [EST]
From: Dennis Moore - chrisndennis@sbcglobal.net

How I found your page: From a search engine
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Comments about the web site: I am Petty Officer First Class(Surface Warfare) Dennis E. Moore from Harrah, OK. I am currently on active duty and a Veteran of Operation Iraqi Freedom and Southern Watch. My Step-Father is William "Dub" Coleman. He has never spoke about his yours in Vietnam, nor of his time with the Muskets of the 176th. I am researching his tour of duty on my own time, just to get a better understanding of his time in the Service.

Entry of Mar 05, 2005 at 01:55 [EST]
From: Alan Wilkerson - docaww@comcast.net

How I found your page: From the Vietnam Veterans Web Ring
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Comments about the web site: HHQ 1/327 Inf, 101st Abn Div March 1967-March 1968... Sr Aid Man A Company June 67-Oct 67.

Entry of Mar 10, 2005 at 21:59 [EST]
From: Jerry Jenkins - hueychief132@hotmail.com

How I found your page: From a search engine
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Comments about the web site: Already listed just wanted to check in to find out how many watched The (Shadow Of The Blade)

Entry of Mar 12, 2005 at 22:20 [EST]
From: Larry Shatto - larryshatto@hotmail.com

How I found your page: Link from another web page
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Comments about the web site: Minuteman/Musket C.E. 69-70. For those that haven't seen "In the Shadow of the Blade", the segment on "LZ Killeen" was in memory of Minuteman aircraft 206. The aircraft was lost but our memories of the crew will forever remain in our thoughts. I've met with three Gold Star Mothers and four siblings of the crew because of the gang at ITSOTB and can only say great things about them. WATCH IT, YOU WILL APPRECIATE IT !

Entry of Mar 25, 2005 at 11:45 [EST]
From: ED GOFF - e17250@aol.com

How I found your page: Link from another web page
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Comments about the web site: musket #-? 69-70 CW-2

Entry of Mar 26, 2005 at 02:08 [EST]
From: V. Wisinski - NoseArt308thBG@aol.com

How I found your page: Other
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Comments about the web site: WANTED: Historian is seeking to purchase Aviation unit yearbooks from Viet Nam. Willing to pay $100.00 for original 176th AHC yearbooks.

Entry of Mar 29, 2005 at 13:44 [EST]
From: BRIAN PRENTICE - BHPRENTICE@MONTGOMERYCOUNTYTN.ORG

How I found your page: From the Vietnam Veterans Web Ring
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Comments about the web site: CPT BRIAN PRENTICE MINUTEMAN 24 JUNE 1971 TO THE STAND DOWN

Entry of Mar 29, 2005 at 23:54 [EST]
From: Mark Klindt - mark@klindt.com

How I found your page: Other
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Comments about the web site: I flew ce. for the 174th Slicks and Sharks, as a Shark my call sign was Shark 57. . My ship use to be a Musket ship but was given to us by you during LamSon719 as a replacement gun.It was a Hog tail number 089. We had lost most all of our 'originals'It was called MuskShark from that point on. I was told the Muskets ce. and gunnies came over and helped paint the teeth on it. We kept the skull on the tailboom. Great web site. Great crews. Welcome home

Entry of Apr 02, 2005 at 09:16 [EST]
From: Ron Berquist - RBerqu1026@aol.com

How I found your page: From the ADVA web site
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Comments about the web site: I was a medic for 3rd platoon Bravo Co, 5th/46th Inf, 198th, Americal, LZ Gator from July 69-70 I have a picture of Minuteman 341 in flight taken from the bird I was in. It's a little grainy but a nice shot of the chopper, some rivers and rice paddies under it's skids I'm not exactly sure when I took it, but think it was between Jan and May in 70 I thought maybe someone from the crew visits here and/or a brother or two may want a copy Send me a note...I'll get back Ron'doc'Berquist

Entry of Apr 12, 2005 at 19:59 [EST]
From: Mark Klindt - mark@klindt.com

How I found your page: Other
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Comments about the web site: I flew with the Sharks(51). I crewed a ship #089 that was given to the 174th at QuangTri after the Sharks had lost many of the ships in LamSon719. It was named MuskShark from that day on. Welcome Home boys.

Entry of Apr 12, 2005 at 20:03 [EST]
From: Mark Klindt - mark@klindt.com

How I found your page: Guess ;)
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Comments about the web site: I served with the 174th as a Dolphin and a Shark(51)I crewed an old musket ship #089 that was given to us during LamSon719. It was called MuskSahrk til we got our house blown down in ChuLai. Clear right Welcome Home

Entry of Apr 12, 2005 at 21:17 [EST]
From: Dave "Dewey" Weber - dweber28@wi.rr.com

How I found your page: From a search engine
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Comments about the web site: 71st AHC "Rattlers" Gunner Oct '67 - Nov '68

Entry of Apr 14, 2005 at 14:08 [EST]
From: Celeste Zipperer (Mrs. Carl) - CELESTmich@aol.com

How I found your page: Guess ;)
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Comments about the web site: Gentlemen, with great sadness we are informing you that one of our own has passed on. Dale Wiese, 67-68, CE of Minuteman 230, the Oregon Taxi, died March 23, 2005 while on vacation with his family. Until Carl can get it up on the web page, we wanted you all to know. He was a major contributor of information to the 176th web site and a great guy. Please feel free to share info or stories about Dale that we can add to the web site memorial, or for any of the other guys that are already there. Thanks. ~Celeste

Entry of Apr 14, 2005 at 20:14 [EST]
From: Jake Kennedy - jkennedy3@woh.rr.com

How I found your page: Other
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Comments about the web site: 2nd flt 176th AHS Aug 69- April 70 - Gunner on 456

Entry of Apr 18, 2005 at 16:42 [EST]
From: joseph i smith - smithsnest@adelphia.net

How I found your page: From the Vietnam Veterans Web Ring
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Comments about the web site: I was a member of the 176 th from feb.66 until nov.17,67.Iwas originally a CE,but ended up as the company machinist and was known as J.I. I was famous for the souvenirs,such as short timer sticks madde from fifty cal. casings and 105 primers.occasionally I did do work for the ARMY.

Entry of Apr 29, 2005 at 17:18 [EST]
From: Ashley Blattel - babyblue9087@yahoo.com

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

Entry of Apr 30, 2005 at 02:28 [EST]
From: Ashley Blattel - babyblue9087@yahoo.com

How I found your page: From a search engine
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Comments about the web site: I am looking for more pictures or information on David Lee Blattel, I am a distant relative through my grandfather Lloyd Blattel. If anyone can help, please email me. Thanks Ashley

Entry of May 02, 2005 at 15:02 [EST]
From: Victor W. Howell - vhowell@yahoo.com

How I found your page: From a search engine
Notify about changes: Yes
Comments about the web site: 2nd platoon 4/31 LIB Americal Division.6/69-3/70 I was called ridge runner, because I liked walking point.

Entry of May 04, 2005 at 17:03 [EST]
From: jesse daniel meggison - jesse15362001@yahoo.com

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

Entry of May 11, 2005 at 11:08 [EST]
From: Gary Dolan - gdolan@optonline.net

How I found your page: From a search engine
Notify about changes: No
Comments about the web site: Co C (Ranger) 75th Inf (Airborne) '70-'71

Entry of May 11, 2005 at 20:41 [EST]
From: Roland J. Scheck - Wiesau1@Aol.com

How I found your page: Other
Notify about changes: Yes
Comments about the web site: Is anybody else going to go the San Antonio June 22-26...my wife and I will fly down there June 23 and stay until the 26th...if anybody I know is going please E-mail me...regards...Roland J. Scheck

Entry of Jun 03, 2005 at 15:36 [EST]
From: Steve Unger - sunger4222@aol.com

How I found your page: From a search engine
Notify about changes: Yes
Comments about the web site: 5/67 to 5/68 48th Med Det (KA) up the hill in Duc Pho and later in Chu Lai

Entry of Jul 24, 2005 at 19:32 [EST]
From: test name - test email

How I found your page: Guess ;)
Comments about the web site: test text

Entry of Jul 26, 2005 at 16:25 [EST]
From: Thomas " Tee " Fayard - tfayard1@cox.net

How I found your page: From a search engine
Comments about the web site: Thomas " Tee " Fayard 176 ahc 2nd flt. 3-1-69 I was a doorgunner, on my second tour I made crew chief. I was on 333 when it crashed in the reventment on a flare mission. Ed Covil was my ac. for awhile

Entry of Jul 28, 2005 at 08:43 [EST]
From: Jim McGreevy - Tsarge55@aol.com

How I found your page: Link from another web page
Comments about the web site: I was assigned to th 1/20th, 11thLIB, Americal Div in Mar/69. Our Company walked into an NVA ambush in the Duc Pho area on Jun 8th/69 and I took part of a greneade. There were 13 of us lifted out of that LZ and I was told that right after the chopper lifted an rpg hit where it had been. After 36 years I just wanted to thank the crew of that chopper for what they did for my comrades and myself. So if you're out there, thank you. JIM

Entry of Aug 09, 2005 at 22:27 [EST]
From: Ronald J Kelly - rdkelly245@verizon.net

How I found your page: From a search engine
Comments about the web site: I had been a member of the 167th in 1968. Crewed choppers 67-17565 and 839. Would like to hear from people who were in maintenance or any of the flight crew members I served with. Would like to know where Second Flight Sergent Wayen Wilson is at this time..724-588-7259 is my home phone number

Entry of Aug 12, 2005 at 07:36 [EST]
From: Davie Sebright - dave@sebrightproducts.com

How I found your page: A friend told me
Comments about the web site: Dave Sebright, Minuteman 17 1967-68. Would the Crew Chief and Gunner who flew with Larry Boise and myself in Laos during Dec 1967 please contact me at 269-793-7183 or email at dave@sebrightproducts.com

Entry of Aug 17, 2005 at 17:47 [EST]
From: Jerry Hagan - jerphoneman@msn.com

How I found your page: Other
Comments about the web site: Jerry Hagan , door gunner 2nd platoon , 176AHC ,Minuteman 458 was my main ship although I flew several others 1969 ...

Entry of Aug 17, 2005 at 19:20 [EST]
From: ô¿ô - oldhippiejohn@gmail.com

How I found your page: Other
Comments about the web site: a heartfelt THANK YOU to carl for gettin rid of them damn spammers,,,, not only is something like that unamerican,,, especially here,,, it's also damn right disrespectful,,, lock & load,,,, ô¿ô MM X-RAY '69-'70 pssttt,,,, thanks carl,,,, i know how much it must have hurt you also,,,,

Entry of Aug 18, 2005 at 22:54 [EST]
From: Larry Shatto - larryshatto@hotmail.com

How I found your page: Guess ;)
Comments about the web site: Carl I agree with John about the trash we've seen here lately. I was going to complain but I knew you would get a handle on it sooner or later. FYI guys, check out the Military channel this week if you haven't seen it ITSOTB is on again several times. info www.intheshadowoftheblade.com

Entry of Aug 19, 2005 at 15:50 [EST]
From: Larry W. Peterson - larry.peterson@cnh.com

How I found your page: A friend told me
Comments about the web site: I was assigned to the 176th from April of 67 to April of 68. I was a mechanic until Dec of 67 when I became a Crewchief. My main Pilot was Lt. Sam Gardner.

Entry of Aug 20, 2005 at 15:18 [EST]
From: John Sutch - Jwsutch@aol.com

How I found your page: Link from another web page
Comments about the web site: MM26 June71 thru standdown Great website. I think of Jamie Barton and his crew everyday. Hope the rest of you brothers are doing well.

Entry of Aug 24, 2005 at 17:09 [EST]
From: Kenneth F. Padgett - kenneth.padgett@usmc.mil

How I found your page: From a search engine
Comments about the web site: I served in the 176th from july 1971-until just after the typhoon, I was sent to Bin Hwa down south until may of 1972. I was a sp4 doorgunner at both places.

Entry of Sep 01, 2005 at 00:58 [EST]
From: Ken Ellis - kene@brillion.net

How I found your page: From a search engine
Comments about the web site: It's almost midnight on 8/31/05. For some reason I typed the name of a high school/college buddy into a search engine. Dee Hyden and I were great friends. He died in Nam; but I'm glad you've given him a place on your website. Brought back a lot of memories and a few tears. Thank you.

Entry of Sep 05, 2005 at 22:24 [EST]
From: cTz for Bob Dorr - robert.f.dorr@cox.net

How I found your page: Other
Comments about the web site: The following is from military author Robert F. Dorr (Bob). Please pass it along. Bob's excited about his new book: "Chopper: A history of American military helicopter operations from World War II to the War on Terror." by Robert F. Dorr (New York: Berkeley Caliber Books, 2005) http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/0425202739/002-8693979 -7766448?v=glance "Chopper" is a beautiful, new hardbound book (100,000 words and 100 photos) that covers U.S. helicopter pilots and crews in combat from the very beginning straight up to today's headlines. The cover price is $ 24.95. Bookstores and amazon.com are offering "Chopper" at discounted prices. What's different about this history of rotary wing combat is that the story is told in the first-person, in the words of the men (and one woman) who were there --- from the first, primitive Air Commando R-4 combat rescue in 1944 to a battle between Marine AH-1W Cobras and Iraqi tanks in 2003. There's a new and different look at the battle of Ia Drang Valley in the words of men who flew UH-1D Hueys, and it covers events This is a story of helicopter pilots and crews in rescues, in covert operations, and in straightforward, point-blank fighting. There are extended segments on Medal of Honor missions. The first-person memoirs in this book cover all military service branches. About the book's price: For weeks, amazon.com has been offering "new" and "used" copies for different prices. In fact, ALL of the copies available on amazon.com are in mint, new condition. It's a new book and there are no used copies. This is a $ 24.95 book sold by amazon.com for prices as low as $ 12. You can also get a personally inscribed copy by contacting Bob ---robert.f.dorr@cox.net and sending him a check for $ 28.81 (that's the undiscounted cover price plus priority mail postage plus a penny). If you're planning to do that, send Bob an e-mail message first. Robert F. Dorr 3411 Valewood Drive Oakton VA 22124 robert.f.dorr@cox.net

Entry of Sep 09, 2005 at 15:43 [EST]
From: Edward A Davis - edavis1623@aol.com

How I found your page: Guess ;)
Comments about the web site: 176th 1967-1968

Entry of Sep 16, 2005 at 13:07 [EST]
From: STEVEN RODRIGUES - swr1234@cs.com

How I found your page: A friend told me
Comments about the web site: 176TH AHC MUSKETS 1970 1971 NICKNAME ROD. I WAS SHOT ALONG WITH STEVE/ JEW.

Entry of Sep 20, 2005 at 16:11 [EST]
From: Joseph I.Smith - smithsnest@adelphia.net

How I found your page: Guess ;)
Comments about the web site: feb.66-nov.67 176th & 411th c det. machine shop .

Entry of Sep 22, 2005 at 00:33 [EST]
From: cpt.james d horton - smokey5@cox-internet.com

How I found your page: From the Vietnam Veterans Web Ring
Comments about the web site: i flew smokey5 68-69

Entry of Sep 24, 2005 at 21:40 [EST]
From: Bill - West

How I found your page: Other
Comments about the web site: I am the father of DON J WEST

Entry of Oct 16, 2005 at 12:09 [EST]
From: Barry Lamkin - barry.lamkin@verizon.net

How I found your page: From a search engine
Comments about the web site: 176 AHC Minuteman 12 Chu-Lai 68-69 shot in Tin Phuoc Valley 3/17/69 and sent home

Entry of Oct 24, 2005 at 10:46 [EST]
From: gail cool kraft rn - kraftgail@ yahoo.com

How I found your page: From a search engine
Comments about the web site: trying to locate WALTER CONNOR /VN helos/ARMY rec. purple heart/Irish history teacher,runner,born Newton nj/In 88.89 c/o of helo sqd. NAS Willow Grove LtCol usmcr/res. summers in PENSACOLA,FL.call collect 850-455-1904 or yahoo Thanks and God bless you and all TROOPS COOL

Entry of Oct 24, 2005 at 10:51 [EST]
From: gail cool kraft rn - kraftgail@ yahoo.com

Entry of Oct 24, 2005 at 16:09 [EST]
From: ED DAVIS - EDAVIS1623@AOL.COM

How I found your page: Guess ;)
Comments about the web site: 176TH AVIATION CO.FORT BENNING 1966 NAM 1966 & 1967 MOS 67N20 WAS WITH ADVANCE PARTY IN 1967 FLEW IN STOCKTON CA. THEN ON TO BIEN HOA.

Entry of Oct 26, 2005 at 18:35 [EST]
From: Sam Young - samyoung@mindspring.com

How I found your page: From a search engine
Comments about the web site: 176th AHC from 15Feb68 - 15Feb69. Musket 17. Hi guys, glad you made it!

Entry of Oct 31, 2005 at 08:54 [EST]
From: Jeff Williams - jwilliamsrn@yahoo.com

How I found your page: Other
Comments about the web site: Great site! I collect Pocket patches from VN Helicopter units and have collected for 25 years. I have managed to collect examples of 176th patches with the exception of a 1st Platoon "Dragons" Patch and the service platoon patch. If any member has an original as an extra or one they would sell I would make a very fair offer to get one for my collection, I do not want to post the amount in this message but I am very interested in getting an original example for my collection,Thank you and feel free to contact me.Thank You, Jeff Williams

Entry of Nov 02, 2005 at 23:25 [EST]
From: Byron H. Jefferson - b.jefferson@att.net

How I found your page: From a search engine
Comments about the web site: May 69 thru Jan 70 Minuteman 19 - Slick Pilot

Entry of Nov 07, 2005 at 11:28 [EST]
From: Rick Deems - ricdees@comcast.net

How I found your page: A friend told me
Comments about the web site: 69 & 70 Crewed Somke Ship, did re-supply also

Entry of Nov 08, 2005 at 11:01 [EST]
From: george garich - blkwidow491@adelphia.net

How I found your page: Other
Comments about the web site: dropped i nto up date e-mail. i came from benning w/the unit. looked pic. 90% are after us old guys left, but still good.

Entry of Nov 15, 2005 at 01:38 [EST]
From: Tom Agnew - Martinagnew1@msn.com

How I found your page: From a search engine
Comments about the web site: Chu-Lai Dust-Off medic 70-71

Entry of Nov 18, 2005 at 15:16 [EST]
From: sgt. al curtis - agcurtis@prodigy.net

How I found your page: From a search engine
Comments about the web site: B 1/20 11th. americal oct.1968 to nov.1969

Entry of Nov 22, 2005 at 19:18 [EST]
From: Bob & Sharolyn Harms - theharms27@aol.com

How I found your page: A friend told me
Comments about the web site: (Bob) 6/31st Infantry, 9th Infantry Division. Date of Service - 08/69 - 10/70

Entry of Nov 29, 2005 at 16:53 [EST]
From: MGBADA JOE - ABA@YAHOO.IMO

How I found your page: Link from another web page
Comments about the web site: i love this page keep it up.

Entry of Dec 05, 2005 at 18:14 [EST]
From: Stan Paulsen - docpaulsen@yahoo.com

How I found your page: Link from another web page
Comments about the web site: 6/14th Arty U.S. Army 1966-1967. I was a medic with A Btry . Base camp was at Plie-Ku and fire bases like The Oasis,Du-co,Plie-Me and several others

Entry of Dec 05, 2005 at 22:12 [EST]
From: LTC Jon M. Peterson - jonpe1@aol.com

How I found your page: From a search engine
Comments about the web site: 17th AHC Need help in contacting Major Jerry N. Tuttle. He too was a former member(XO)of the 17th AHC. Any assistance would be appreciated!!

Entry of Dec 16, 2005 at 00:55 [EST]
From: Maia Daly - mdaly06@aol.com

How I found your page: From a search engine
Comments about the web site: A friend of mine, Richard Dale Jenks, was killed on Dec. 13, 1967. I miss him and would like to hear from his family and/or friends who knew him as Blue. He helped me get through my first year as a military wife, and I have never forgotten his fun loving sense of humor. I'd appreciate it so much if someone out there could reach me so that we could reminisce about Blue. He's left a huge hole in my heart. Thanks.

Entry of Dec 16, 2005 at 09:20 [EST]
From: Rod Clutter - Musket605@sbcglobal.net

How I found your page: Other
Comments about the web site: 67 68 CE 605

Entry of Dec 16, 2005 at 12:49 [EST]
From: Craig Singer - csinger@state.pa.us

How I found your page: From the ADVA web site
Comments about the web site: Just want to wish all the former Minutemen from the 176th a happy and peaceful holiday season. Thanks again for what you guys did for me and the soldiers of Alpha 1/6th.

Entry of Dec 19, 2005 at 17:07 [EST]
From: Bill Walker - wrjrwalker@hotmail.com

How I found your page: A friend told me
Comments about the web site: I served with the 176th 2nd flt plt as a doorgunner 70-71 I just want to wish you all a Merry Christmas and a happy new year I have been looking for Bill Dahlberg Rich Kovacs Frank Donahoo,too my surprise I was contacted by Franks daughter,she is going to give him my phone number Ican't Thank you enough for this web site what a great job you are doing

Entry of Dec 20, 2005 at 21:35 [EST]
From: Henry Lipscomb - helips@yahoo.com

How I found your page: Guess ;)
Comments about the web site: Season Greetings from FOB Salerno, Afghanistan. This tour is almost over, 8 days..I don't know how I end up in such wonderful locations, the Manor was much nicer, ha ha! must be a genic defect. I'm with the 2-504 PIR, Devils in Baggy Pants,82nd ABN just a few klicks from the Pakistan border. These young men and women are very fine soldiers and I'm honored too be supporting them here and they think our war was tougher than theirs, but they're still in tents. I saw Santa the other day and he said he had the Minutemen and Muskets some real nice gifts on the way, be safe my brothers..Gunner MM468 "Cheap Thrills"

Entry of Dec 22, 2005 at 19:11 [EST]
From: Mark Klindt - mark@klindt.com

How I found your page: Link from another web page
Comments about the web site: Mark Klindt, Shark 57, 174th. I wanted to take a minute and wish you all a very Merry Christmas and a Happy Holiday Season. It was alway nice to see you guys on a mission. Take care...clear right

Entry of Dec 27, 2005 at 10:28 [EST]
From: George E. Chapman - templamat@bellsouth.net

How I found your page: Guess ;)
Comments about the web site: Pilot 176th Avn Co. Feb.1967-Oct.1967. Musket 4 call sign. Would love to hear from others in this unit and this time frame.

Entry of Dec 27, 2005 at 20:54 [EST]
From: Lorn Cramer - lorn.cramer@us.army.mil

How I found your page: From a search engine
Comments about the web site: 14th CAB, Chu Lai, RVN Doorgunner 176th 1969-70 Bronze Star Medal

Entry of Dec 30, 2005 at 17:34 [EST]
From: Paul Mercier - merciere1@comcast.net

How I found your page: From a search engine
Comments about the web site: Thanks 176th from a grunt-69-70 Americal Div 1/6th 198LIB Chu Lai. Looking to contact Joe Gross Pilot with 176th. Helppppppppppppp--again.

Entry of Dec 31, 2005 at 20:42 [EST]
From: Marcus L. Zimmerman - marzim@earthlink.net

How I found your page: Link from another web page
Comments about the web site: I arrived at the 176th in January 1968 just in time for TET. I worked in Tech Supply and then Maintenance. Transferred to the 174th and became a Dolphin and Shark crew chief. I extended for a second tour. "Shark 50" was my call sign.

Entry of Jan 02, 2006 at 13:32 [EST]
From: Dean Landmesser - DJL50@wctel.net

How I found your page: Other
Comments about the web site: SMSgt,USAF, Ret 11,1969-11,1991, Korat RTAFB Thailand,1972& 74/75. Brother of Donald F. Landmesser CWO3 (Deceased) of the 176Th

Entry of Jan 02, 2006 at 19:33 [EST]
From: Harold Gardner - hsgardner

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

Entry of Jan 02, 2006 at 19:36 [EST]
From: Harold Gardner - hsgardner@triad.rr.com

How I found your page: From a search engine
Comments about the web site: I am a veteran of the 176th AHC, I served from July '66 to Feb '68. I was an engine mechanic.

Entry of Jan 03, 2006 at 10:17 [EST]
From: Joe Gross - jgross@speakeasy.net

How I found your page: Other
Comments about the web site: Update to my email. Happy New Year to all my fellow 176th Vets.

Entry of Jan 14, 2006 at 13:02 [EST]
From: Dave Ropes - dr4opes100@yahoo.com

How I found your page: From a search engine
Comments about the web site: This is minuteman 3/4...just found the site and wanted to check in...2/70 - 8/70.. I transferred to the 71st and became rattler 3/4 8/70 - 2/71

Entry of Jan 22, 2006 at 01:32 [EST]
From: Pat Gardin - blockheadpat@yahoo.com

How I found your page: Other
Comments about the web site: Seved in 176th AHC Oct `67 to Oct. `68. Subcontracted out to 94th sig. det. w/ howie, Andy, Al nathaniel matt, gary, ken, and, here`s the catch. I cannot remember my buddy from Rockaway Beach, N.Y. He served with us summer `68. would you help me Mr. Seabolt if you could to locate him? I don`t want to take up your time on something trivial like this, but if you have records available, I would be very greatful. 176 was blessed when you arrived. Sure are doing a great job on the Rattlers and everyone else associated. You`re a good man Ron!!!!!

Entry of Jan 24, 2006 at 23:22 [EST]
From: STEPHEN VASIL - swvasil@optonline.net

How I found your page: From a search engine
Comments about the web site: I am a USMC vet who served with 2nd MAW stateside from 1971-73. I did this search for my brother Ted George who served with the 176th from 1966-68. He was a door gunner with the Muskets. He was in Nam from Feb. 1967 to Sept. 1968 and was awarded the purple heart,bronze star and numerous air medals. After getting out in 68, he joined the Connecticur National Guard and retired in 2001 and is now living in Milford, Connecticut. I have printed out various pictures and data from the 176th Site for him. He would love to get in contact with his buddies he served with. May God bless you and each of the brave men you served with in Viet Nam. You are all heroes and deserve the greatest amount of respect and reverance. Thank you for your service and sacrifices. Most respectfully, Steve Vasil

Entry of Jan 31, 2006 at 08:31 [EST]
From: magbada joe - maga@yahoo.com

How I found your page: A friend told me
Comments about the web site: 1964 171 leader boos

Entry of Feb 01, 2006 at 04:19 [EST]
From: Roger Mothersbaugh - vtwinpilot@cox.net

How I found your page: From a search engine
Comments about the web site: 176 AHC, Aug. '68-Mar.'70, MM16, MM3, Musket 36. Anybody heard from Sp/4 Jim Lewis, he was my gunner on MM592, from Mo. if I remember

Entry of Feb 01, 2006 at 22:33 [EST]
From: danne chaffin - midatlanticpro@yahoo.com

How I found your page: From a search engine
Comments about the web site: 69-70 doorgunner smokeship e4

Entry of Feb 02, 2006 at 14:53 [EST]
From: Chuck Piker - c.piker@ky.gov

How I found your page: From the Vietnam Veterans Web Ring
Comments about the web site: tour time and call signs already in the data base, I think.

Entry of Feb 09, 2006 at 14:02 [EST]
From: RICHARD A WHEELER - RICHJLC@EARTHLINK.NET

How I found your page: Link from another web page
Comments about the web site: I was a crewchief/door gunner on the triple duce, UH-1H. From Feb 1969 to Feb 1970. We were called the Robin Hoods. Anyone else there, at this time?

Entry of Feb 09, 2006 at 14:30 [EST]
From: RICHARD A WHEELER - RICHJLC@EARTHLINK.NET

Entry of Feb 09, 2006 at 15:28 [EST]
From: MUGU MAGA - mugu_maga@hotmail.com

How I found your page: A friend told me
Comments about the web site: I am a veteran of the 176th AHC the date I served 17th june,1986.

Entry of Feb 11, 2006 at 15:02 [EST]
From: Charles G Toon - vtoon@wk.net

How I found your page: Link from another web page
Comments about the web site: Served with 523rd Signal 11th LIB 25th Div Hill 411 LZ Bronco 69/70. SP4 Charles G Toon (Tooney). Ph 270-247-5197 (2/11/'06)

Entry of Feb 12, 2006 at 23:28 [EST]
From: Tom Materene - eneretam@sbcglobal.net

How I found your page: From the Vietnam Veterans Web Ring
Comments about the web site: Gent's may I extend an invitation to each of you to come and visit The BeetleNut Lounge forums. This is an uncensored forum for members of my two companies and any and all Vietnam Veterans, for that matter any Veteran is welcome as well as people serving in our Armed Forces Now. You may register with a user name and password to post on the forum and you can use personal avatars and unit patches. A signature block is available to add something to the end of your post each time or simply use a bbcode image tag. This is a private member only forum ran by myself and maintained and served from my own server at home. It is not in any way a profit venture but only an attempt to make an avenue for all of us to communicate effectively and have some fun doing it. ATTENTION: Lycos search engines used in some home pages will not find my link, simply cut and paste the link listed here below this text and place it in Google or MSN or even Yahoo and it should take you to the forum. Drop in and at least visit. www.thebeetlenutlounge.dnsalias.org/TheBeetleNutLounge Tom Materene 336th AHC 121st AHC 68-70

Entry of Feb 19, 2006 at 07:45 [EST]
From: Jeffrey Williams - jwilliamsrn@yahoo.com

How I found your page: From the ADVA web site
Comments about the web site: Fantastic site, Love the personal photos. I am still trying to locate an Original 1st Platoon "Dragon" patch for my personal collection. If anyone has an extra I would love to make them a nice offer to aquire one.No ill intentions. After 25 years of collecting I am still looking for the 1st platoon. If anyone would share information on the diffrent pocket patches with me, who designed, story behind it, what timeframe it was worn I would love to hear. Thank You for your service guys and welcome home.

Entry of Feb 27, 2006 at 07:13 [EST]
From: eze mugu - ezemugu@yahoo.com

How I found your page: A friend told me
Comments about the web site: luv ur site keep it up

Entry of Mar 07, 2006 at 00:04 [EST]
From: Bradford Carmichael - Bradford835@aol.com

How I found your page: From a search engine
Comments about the web site: I was assigned to the 176th when it was reactivated at Ft Hood Tx in 1986. I was proud to become a member of a unit with such a history.

Entry of Mar 07, 2006 at 12:17 [EST]
From: Phillip W. Conner - none but contact through 'ajbenson@cox.net

How I found your page: Other
Comments about the web site: I was in the AHC from May 1968 through May 1969.

Entry of Mar 08, 2006 at 17:50 [EST]
From: Charles Toon - vtoon@wk.net

How I found your page: Other
Comments about the web site: Co B 523Sig.Bn 11LIB 25Div Hill 411 LZ Bronco

Entry of Mar 12, 2006 at 17:33 [EST]
From: Frank Tresenrider - Huey227@verizon.net

How I found your page: Other
Comments about the web site: I was a crew chief on H model slicks. 68-69 101st AB B Co. Kingsmen. For about 2 years now I have worked with an aviation museum. We have restored a B model gunship to fly. We have a Phantom F-4 in progress to fly. The H model we have is tail # 69-15372. This helicopter served in Vietnam with the 176th AHC. You can see it on our web site-www.wingsandrotors.org. It also served with the 123rd avn. If you live close, and have time and want to visit, you are welcome. The museum is a 5013c IRS org. We barter and trade a lot of parts, and a lot is through donations. Check the airshow schedule and where we will be in 2006. Be safe. Frank T.

Entry of Mar 26, 2006 at 21:28 [EST]
From: lawrence hyden - pinellasparkdude@aol.com

How I found your page: Other
Comments about the web site:

Entry of Apr 01, 2006 at 05:15 [EST]
From: Stan Gray - slgray14@gmail.com

How I found your page: Other
Comments about the web site: 176th Vet. Those that know me, know me as Spot. MM 14 70-71. Just following suit here with my e-mail update. slgray14@gmail.com Later,

Entry of Apr 05, 2006 at 00:02 [EST]
From: Darrell Burkhalter - dburk001@yahoo.com

How I found your page: From a search engine
Comments about the web site: Oh the wonders of the www.Hey guys,I am Darrell Burkhalter if some of you remember me.I served April 1969 incountry on Easter Sunday till March 30 1970.I was promoted to SP/5 just before I DEROSED.I worked with Specialist Mike Parris in the enginner tent keeping up with all the generators that powered the hanger,flight line and that big 100 kw generator @ batallion 14th CAB.Remember Sgt Glatt? I remember you Barney,Gomer,Deyo,Comstock.WO Mike Hurst(Center,Texas),Mundy etc.I worked in the hanger maintenance before going to engineer sect last part of tour.Some of you May remember me as the Batallion movie projectionist(reeled out Green Beret John Wayne one night by the EM club.BAD FILM.Well,enough of this.Would like to hear fom you guys.

Entry of Apr 09, 2006 at 18:09 [EST]
From: Jerry Gomes - azores46@verizon.net

How I found your page: From a search engine
Comments about the web site: Looking for family of Gordon Terrell KIA 5-05-68 UH66-17075 from Gervais, Oregon. He left 101st LRRPS to be a door gunner w/ 176th Minutemen - We live in Oregon, putting flowers on his grave this Memorial Day.

Entry of Apr 10, 2006 at 15:36 [EST]
From: GLENN E. MALLORY - mallory_wsti@yahoo.com

How I found your page: From a search engine
Comments about the web site: I WAS A SP/5 WHO SERVER IN NAM FROM JUNE 1968 TO SEPT 1970. MY FIRST TOUR WAS WITH MACV ADVISORY TEAM 100. MY SECOND TOUR WAS WITH MACV ADVISORY TEAM 44. I'M TRYING TO FIND OUT ANY INFO ABOUT TEAM 44. I DON'T REMEMBER MUCH. THANKS.

Entry of Apr 18, 2006 at 21:48 [EST]
From: William K. West - wbwst@wmconnect.com

How I found your page: Other
Comments about the web site: Father of Don J.West

From: Howard Hodges Subj: Email update!!

Date: 08/10/2006 7:12:15 PM Eastern Daylight Time

From: HodgesH@marines.usmc.mil

I was in the 176th Avn Company from Mar - Oct 71. I was assigned as Crew Chief/Door Gunner on AC # 011 and 037. Would like to hear from "Smiley" name unknown to me and David Comstock from California and other friends as well. A long time between flights. This is the best site around, no other can touch it. Howard!!

Home E-Mail: howard.hodges@cox.net
Work E-Mail: hodgesh@marines.usmc.mil
HOWARD HODGES
Human Resources Assist.
Officer Selection Office, San Diego
2221 Camino Del Rio South, Room 204
San Diego, CA 92108
Office: (619) 294-2174 Ext: 236
E-mail: hodgesh@marines.usmc.mil
Fax: (619) 294-3109

Entry of May 07, 2007

From: George Shaffer

Hi Carl, I am really saddened to hear that some slimeballs have tried to mess up the website.
I just wanted to update my email address. I only have one post on the guest page from several years ago
I have been able to contact three or four of the guys I served with in 1968 through your site and am very greatful for that. I would appreciate it if you could update my email address in case anyone would try to contact me.
new address is togeorge@comcast.net
Thanks

Entry of May 07, 2007

From: Jerry Conners
Subj: 176th Guestbook...please include my guestbook entry jconnersn94k@worldnet.att.net
Date: 5/5/2007 11:50:36 PM Eastern Daylight Time

The Chinese Bandit Recon LRRP Team 1st Bn (ABN) 8th Cav 1965-66 was awarded two Presidential Unit Citations for extraordinary heroism for their participation in the Battles of the Ia Drang (November 1965) and Nathan Hale (June 1966); conducted the historic FIRST night combat rappel lead by RANGER Lawson; and performed DOD/MACV directed long range reconnaissance (LRRP) operations lead by 101st RECONDO Grimes along the northern Cambodia and Southern Laos borders in the spring of 1966..."Laying Down FIRST Tracks in the Central Highlands".

RANGER Jerry Conners
Master Parachutist, Special Forces Weapons Expert, 101st Recondo
Chinese Bandit 13
http://www.geocities.com/d6566mustangs
http://www.geocities.com/d6566mustangs/history ... for more articles on the combat and reconnaissance patrols performed by the Chinese Bandits

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