Were you a helicopter pilot in Vietnam? Find out about
The Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA).
The VHPA holds a reunion every year.
There is NO POLITICAL AGENDA.
The agenda is Camaraderie, Fraternity, and Cheap Beer!

VHPA REUNION INFORMATION

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See link below to get details or join the VHPA.

VHPA membership application/change of address on line form

Were you a helicopter crew member in Vietnam? Find out about
The Vietnam Helicopter Crew Member Association (VHCMA).

TheVHCMA is a nonprofit, nonpolitical, fraternal organization of former Vietnam helicopter crew members and their families, and any interested party. The principle objective of VHCMA is to promote and improve effectiveness, cohesiveness, esprit de corps, traditions and valor, and the history of the enlisted and commissioned crew members that flew in Vietnam from 1961 to 1975. Members have also expressed a strong desire to belong to a group where meeting new friends, finding old friends, an remembering lost friends, can occur without distractions.

The VHCMA reunions are held the last Thursday of the month of June each year.

Click here for VHCMA Reunion information.

VHCMA Membership application mail-in form

VHPA 2000 Washington, DC Reunion Information

VHPA 1999 Nashville Reunion Information

VHPA 1998 Fort Worth Reunion Information

The 176th Mini-Reunion - July 1, 1999
L-R Standing -Carl Zipperer, John Johnston, Ken Fritz, Robert Fureigh, Chuck Fatheree, Lawrence McQuay, Max Mizejewski.
L-R Sitting ?? need help with name??, Jim White, Scott Reed, Dave Roblyer Carl Rossomme, Wayne Resemius.

Photo reproduced with permission from Pure Photo
Also attending the mini- reunion were Steve Kerchenfaut and 'Butch' Brant (both shown below)

L-R Robert Fureigh, Scott Reed, 'Butch' Brant, Carl Zipperer, Chuck Fatheree, George Garrety, and Steve Kerchenfaut

Mike Johnson, Richard Michael, Butch Brant, Chuck Fatheree, Steve Kerchenfaut, and Robert Fureigh.
That is UH-1C #533 tatooed on Steve Kerchenfaut's arm. Picture courtesy of Robert Fureigh.

At every VHPA banquet, there is a table at the front that is set for one.
It represents those aviators who are not with us at the reunions because they gave the ultimate sacrifice for their country.
Picture courtesy of Robert Fureigh.

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1998 VHPA National Reunion Agenda

Wednesday, July 1, 1998
Reunion Setup                                  8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Early Registration                            1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Vendor Displays                              1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Early Bird Reception                       6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Thursday, July 2, 1998
Golf Tournament                              7:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Registration                                      8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Vendor Displays                               8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Bell Helicopter Tour                        1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Fort Wolters Chapter Welcome        6:00 p.m. - 2:00 a.m.
Reception                                          6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Welcoming Ceremony                       7:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Welcoming Speaker: TBD                7:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Dance ETC: 'Salute to the VHPA'      8:00p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
> Dance: DJ TBD                                 9:00 p.m. - 2:00 a.m.

Friday, July 3, 1998
Registration                                        8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Vendor Displays                                 8:00a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Fort Wolters EXTRAVAGANZA        8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
> Lunch
> Western Night Dinner & Dance             6:00 p.m. - 2:00 a.m.
Dinner                                                 6:00 p.m. -9:00 p.m.
C&W Music/Dance: Don Edwards    9:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m.
C&W Dance: Panhandle Rag Band   11:00 p.m. - 2:00a.m.

Saturday, July 4, 1998
5K Run                                                7:00 a.m. - 8:30 a.m.
Registration                                         8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Vendor Displays                                  8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Business Meeting                                 9:00 a.m. -12:00 p.m.
Ladies Social                                       9:00 a.m.- 12:00p.m.
Banquet & Dance                                 6:00 p.m.- 2:00 a.m.
Banquet & Ceremonies                        6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Fort Worth Fireworks Display            9:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
Mood Music/Dance: DJ TBD             9:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m.
Dance: Eric Burdon ("the Animals") 11:00 p.m. - 2:00 a.m.

Sunday, July 5, 1998
Chapel Services                                  8:30 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.

L-R Standing- Dave Roblyer, Robert Fureigh, Carl Zipperer, Max Mizejewski, Al Warner, Ray Mahew, George Garrety.
L-R Sitting- Gary Saunders, John Johnston, Steve Kerchenfaut, Chuck Fatheree, Ken Fritz.
Picture compliments of ABS Visuals.