As
most of you have noticed the long enjoyed and highly used guestbook has
gone defunct. The host company gave it up. They were kind
enough to alert me to this and I was able to preserve the
entries. Here they are for your useage and perusal. I am
currently looking for a new provider. If you know of a decent
guestbook drop me a note and I'll have a look see. Sorry for any
inconveniance this may have caused and hope to be up and running again
in a couple days.
Info:
754 entries on 76 page(s) ·
Current page: 76
82457 hits since: 2000-08-17
23:12:42
754 Date: 2007-10-03 03:56:26
Tony Villarruel ( tonycathyv5@aol.com / no homepage) wrote:
Outlaws only!
I have some black baseball cap with the 175th erea OUTLAWS logo. They
look really good and if you have a reunion with some of the Outlaws you
will stand out from the crowd. We have a picture of us Outlaws in
Vermont all wearing the Outlaw caps. This year in Georgia I lost my
original hat on a boat ride on the Savana River with Ivey, OB, me, and
the wives. When I returned home I had more made and one has my tail
number and aircraft name "Spirit In The Sky. If you want one drop me a
email.
Hope to see more Outlaws at our next reunion.
The Outlaws are from the 1970-72 year. Robert Obrian (OB), Ivey Miller,
Roger Winniger, Ross Armijo, Roy Lynch, (White Eagle), and Dave Turner.
God Bless all,
Tony Villarruel OUTLAWS RULE!!!!!
753 Date: 2007-09-30 16:11:13
Bill Wolf ( VHCMAPresident@aol.com / http://www.vhcma.org) wrote:
My name is Bill Wolf and I am the current President of the Vietnam
Helicopter Crew Member’s Association (VHCMA) – an International group
of over 2,900 members. Each year the VHCMA has a reunion during the
month of June. Our next reunion will be June 18-22nd (2008) in St.
Louis, Missouri at the Crown Plaza St. Louis Airport Hotel. I would
like to invite all Vietnam helicopter crewmembers to attend. Details
are on our website at: http://www.vhcma.org. If you have never attended
a reunion, I can tell you from personal experience it is something you
will remember forever and you’ll likely be like me after your first
one: “I’ll never miss another!” If you are not a member of VHCMA, I
encourage you to join the over 2900 members who shared your
experiences!! Hope to see you in St. Louis!! Bill Wolf, President,
VHCMA (VHCMAPresident@aol.com).
752 Date: 2007-09-25 00:54:54
Hans-Peter Naegele ( texas_schwab@hotmail.com / no homepage) wrote:
Hi Bill Coleman...
I'm looking for YOU 2... see Post # 747.. Thanks Hans
751 Date: 2007-09-23 20:18:17
Bill Coleman ( Mav31@aol.com / no homepage) wrote:
Looking for personnel who served in 175th from 69 & 70's. Peter
Naegle?
750 Date: 2007-09-23 05:47:14
John Scott ( JRS288LHR@COMCAST.NET / no homepage) wrote:
Served in the 175th 3/67 to 10/67. I transferred from recon platoon 4th
Inv. Div. Proud to say that I was an Outlaw. Have many photos and will
provide them when i figure out how! Don't remember names, hope to find
some that I recoginze in the guestbook
749 Date: 2007-09-21 00:58:10
Doug Wilson crewchief ( junglecruise@surfbest.net / no homepage) wrote:
175th YEARBOOKS ! I have seen only 2 175th Yearbooks, the 1969-70 and
the 1971. Were there ever any other years printed?
748 Date: 2007-09-16 03:19:06
Steve Whites ( spwhites@yahoo.com / no homepage) wrote:
My dad's cousin served with the 175th in Vietnam. Thanks to anyone who
can share photos or stories about Bob Whites.
747 Date: 2007-09-13 16:35:11
Hans-Peter Naegele ( texas_schwab@hotmail.com / no homepage) wrote:
Hi every one. spend time as outlaw from 06-69 to 06-70 asCC on 21.
looking for Larry Cunningham my PIlot and Larry Wolf my Gunner.what
about Maverick.
Schaefer.Belomy,Colman
746 Date: 2007-09-10 00:17:59
James Donnelly ( jcdonnelly1@cox.net / no homepage) wrote:
Please excusse two post in a row. Has anyone out there have knowledge
of James P. Klink (71-72. He was in Baltimore but his old email is no
good and the dealership he use to work for will not give a forwarding
address. Would love to catch up with my old roomy. Thanks for any and
all aid. Jim Ol 18 71-72
745 Date: 2007-09-09 23:46:34
James Donnelly ( jcdonnelly1@cox.net / no homepage) wrote:
As some of you know I have started to put together a DVD series on the
Outlaws, "A Living History". This is non-commerical (a labor of
Love)and the DVD will be free to any Outlaw. Everything you let the
project use goes in a folder in your name. Please email me and I will
give you full details. Jim Donnelly gunner/crew chief OL 18 71-72
744 Date: 2007-09-06 02:51:25
Steven ( phogion@yahoo.com / no homepage) wrote:
I just found a jacket that belonged to my dad. I believe he was a
gunner on outlaw 25, 68-69 name is Steven Andreoff. Anyone know him?
743 Date: 2007-09-04 05:01:25
Tony Villarruel ( tonycathyv5@msn.com / no homepage) wrote:
Outlaws Rule!
Going to Georga to see Ivey and OB and play some golf. I let you know
who won.
Also I have a new email address, if you need to contact me use this
address now.
PS getting more hats.
Tony Villarruel
OUTLAW 26
742 Date: 2007-08-25 03:19:45
Dave Eastman, OL 23,-24 ( cebirdman@adelphia.net /
http://vermonttoday.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20070513/FEATURES/70511001/1002/FEATURES02)
wrote:
If some of you haven't seen the return trip to the Easter Sunday LZ by
Fred Stetson and Ron Cone along with others, click on here for Stets'
VT page on his newspaper there...
http://vermonttoday.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20070513/FEATURES/70511001/1002/FEATURES02
741 Date: 2007-08-19 22:05:20
John Brennan ( johnmailman@yahoo.com / no homepage) wrote:
This is John Brennan of the 114th Avn Co Assn. I'm collecting VN era
"nicknames" that in-country Army copter crews painted on their
aircraft. Future book by aviation publisher is in the making.
Have cataloged over 1,000 names to date. I expect that number to exceed
2,000 when complete. Please pass the word. Would very much like to
include as many 175 AHC names as possible.
Nose art & nickname photos will constitute majority of book.
Database of all known personalized "nicknames" will be included.
Have earmarked the Army Aviation Museum as post-production recipient
for "nickname" database research. From out of the shadows and into the
light it's our turn to be recognized.
Sincerely, John Brennan, former SP5, 114 AHC, Flight Operations
Coordinator, Vinh Long AAF, Mekong Delta, 1970-71
740 Date: 2007-08-08 15:41:59
Norm England ( n.england@att.net / no homepage) wrote:
Came back to the site for a visit and checked the Guestbook. I didn't
realize that I hadn't posted since October of 2001. If anybody wants to
contact me feel free too!
274 Date: 2001-10-19 21:15:43
Norm (Butch) England ( n.england@att.net / no homepage) wrote:
Just found this page. Great site. I was "Outlaw 11" - "Sundance" in
71-72 when we "stood down". If anyone knows how to get in touch with my
crew chief Larry Lane - last three on the tail number 070 - please send
me an e-mail.
Eyes of an Eagle, Heart of a Lion, balls of an Outlaw - flying over the
war torn Delta - defending America against communist aggression.
Vinh Long - Outlaw 11 / Roger Outlaw 11 / Vinh Long Outlaw 11 is in the
"Hole in the Wall" requesting permission to take the active with a
flight of five for departure.
739 Date: 2007-08-07 02:41:23
James Donnelly ( jcdonnelly1@cox.net / no homepage) wrote:
Wright, could you please email me about being able to use the info on
your web site on the Outlaw History DVD(s) I am trying to get together.
It is non-commerical, a labor of love. Look forward to hearing from you
we email each other back in 1998 when you first started your site.
738 Date: 2007-08-07 04:25:35
Harry Khachadourian ( chooseharryk@aol.com / no homepage) wrote:
What an awsome site, sure brought back lots of memories, thank you. I
am looking for any Hanger Rat 71-72, also any crew member I flew with
for maintenance, recovery, and test flight. To all Outlaws, if you ever
want to see and touch a piece of our history, please let me know, I
have the nose cover for "Outlaw 13". will be happy to send you a
picture. Love to hear from you. Harry K SP/6 TI
737 Date: 2007-08-05 19:50:37
Doug Wilson ( junglecruise@surfbest.net / no homepage) wrote:
A friend of mine from the 114th is doing a book about U.S.Army
Helicopter Nick-Names and Nose Art. Any information would be
appreciated.
736 Date: 2007-08-04 15:17:16
Roger L. Edmondson ( rle47@aol.com / no homepage) wrote:
I was with the 175th in Vinh Long in 1969 and 1970.
I am getting too old now and remember only a couple of names.
735 Date: 2007-08-02 04:51:51
Tony Villarruel ( tonycathyv5@aol.com / no homepage) wrote:
Hi all,
Stopping by to let you know we have been doing fine the OUTLAWS from
70-72.
Has anyone heard from Louis Revira, Gary Hennesy, or Jim Sharidan?
OUTLAW 26
734 Date: 2007-07-19 02:29:50
robert asche ( windancer3636@netscape.com / no homepage) wrote:
great site will be checking often to see if any other hanger rats from
1971 are around. I was one of the crew leader back then.
733 Date: 2007-07-16 18:04:59
RONALD B. MANN ( HUEYBB@COMCAST.NET / no homepage) wrote:
I DID NOT FLY OVER THERE, BUT I WAS THE UNIT MAIL CLERK. I KNEW A LOT
OF THE PIOLTS AND CREW CHIEFS AND GUNNERS, I WAS IN COUNTRY FROM JUNE
OF 70 - 71. I LEFT ACTIVE ARMY IN 72 TO JOIN THE ARMY RESERVE.
GOT CALLED UP FOR THE GULF WAR. NOT AS A MAIL CLERK THIS TIME,I CREWED
A HUEY 66-16138. I WAS WITH THE 347 TH MED DET (HA). 2 WARS WAS ENOUGH
I RETIRED IN 1992. NOW I HAVE 36 YEARS DELIVERING THE MAIL. RETIRED AS
A E-6.THANKS FOR THE WEB SITE
732 Date: 2007-07-11 18:06:41
Dave Eastman, OL 23,-24 ( cebirdman@hotmail.com / no homepage) wrote:
Tommy Greenfield was my door gunner as I left the 2nd platoon in
October, 1967. He then transferred over to the Mavericks and would like
contact from anybody that knew him at that time, or later. Here is his
email: tbgreenfield@earthlink.net
731 Date: 2007-07-08 22:47:51
Doug Wilson crewchief ( junglecruise@surfbest.net / no homepage) wrote:
Connie, I am having trouble e-mailing you ! Please contact me
concerning Message #730 .
730 Date: 2007-07-06 17:08:09
Connie Duncan ( hillbillywho@yahoo.com / no homepage) wrote:
looking for buddies I served with if anyone remenbers me please send a
line. I would love to hear from someone, and find out where my buddies
are and how they are doing!
729 Date: 2007-07-04 06:24:07
Connie Duncan ( hillbillywho@yahoo.com / no homepage) wrote:
Hangar Rats rule
728 Date: 2007-07-02 02:48:00
Dave Eastman, OL 23,-24 ( cebirdman@hotmail.com / no homepage) wrote:
Did any of the Outlaws remember flying this particular bird: 66-16405??
It is now on a pylon and the group that put it there is looking for
more information of this Huey's existence and the crew that flew it.
There are some other ships perched on a pylon that we should hunt down
and become more historically cognizant of.... Contact me.
727 Date: 2007-06-17 00:08:06
shayne meder ( rtrntoglory@aol.com / http://wingsandrotors.org) wrote:
I am looking for info on Huey D/H 64-13619 that was assigned to the
175th from 04-69 to 03-70. We are restoring it to flying condition and
would like to know more about its combat record and anyone that flew it
or worked on it. thanks
726 Date: 2007-06-14 23:01:14
Bob Allen OL 20, 27 ( rallen@sbcglobal.net / no homepage) wrote:
Hey Outlaws and Mavericks...One of our own, John Florian, OL 26, is
going to have heart surgery on 6/15, in Des Moines, IA. Please keep
him, and his wife Carol, in your thoughts and prayers as he undergoes
this procedure.
725 Date: 2007-05-16 23:01:57
Rex Latham ( fil8tex4@gmail.com / no homepage) wrote:
Easter Sunday Battlefield 26-27 March 1967. Would like to obtain copies
of any photos/slides taken of the LZ battle area on either 26 or 27
March 67. I was an advisor to 3/16/9th ARVN, the unit landed in the LZ.
On 27 March, as crews came out to recover OL 17 and the remains of the
two other craft, I noted several people taking photos, including photos
of me. Would really like to obtain copies/negatives/slides of any shots
taken of the area on those two days. Will be happy to reimburse anyone
for duplicating their photos. Thank you. Rex Latham
724 Date: 2007-05-03 01:26:43
Mike McKinney ( mam0112@msn.com / no homepage) wrote:
Hey Jim Stanley,
I was just scolling through some old pages of our guestbook and saw
that you are living in Dothan. I wished I had seen that before as we
just got back from Ft Rucker. I hate to take an ass kicking for this
one but it looks as though I'm going to get one. We will have to meet
up another time, maybe at one of the reunions.
Mike McKinney
Bushwhacker 35
723 Date: 2007-04-30 15:35:08
Chuck Howard ( s76pilot@optonline.net / no homepage) wrote:
Looking for BILL HUNT - OUTLAW 26 - 67-68. Also, any other outlaws
there during the period from April 68 to April 69, as well as 67-19
class members. Anyone know if that March trip to Nam came off? Anyone
planning another? Any reunions?
Chuck Howard - ROADRUNNER 68-69
722 Date: 2007-04-28 15:41:53
Rick Taylor ( jrttlc@aol.com / no homepage) wrote:
Dan Toothman (71-72)who was with the Outlaws to the end advised me that
CPT. Tom Reichert our maintenance officer died last month. He was a
character that you don't forget. He kept the birds flyable for missions
while preparing for the standdown. That was not an easy job but he did
it. He died in Newport News, Virginia from a long term heart condition.
Another great Outlaw has departed into history.
721 Date: 2007-04-28 04:01:26
Gary Blackman ( garyblackman@wcrtc.net / no homepage) wrote:
I was with Co A 502d from 09/65 to 09/66 and was the CE on OL 25... I
recently went thru my 300+ 35mm slides that I took while there. a lot
of the pictures are of the 2d platoon crew members and some of the
maverick's... Amason, Tidd, Diamond, Kirk, Madigan, Berquest, Rozanski,
to name a few and some other's (forgive me) that I just can't remember
their names. If any one knows of a good (economical) way of transfering
them to digital images I would be glad to forward them to interested
folks... I attended the 2000 reunion in Branson and had a great time..
I can't believe that its been over 41 years since I left Vinh Long...
anyone that was there with me I would enjoy hearing from you....
720 Date: 2007-04-24 21:36:59
Roy Lynch (Whiteeagle) ( Whiteeag@aol.com / no homepage) wrote:
Wanted to drop a line and inform of my email address change. The
Outlaws from 70 - 71 are still seeking to find and contact those who
were there with us. Dave Turner, OB; Obrian, Roger Winiger, Ross
Armijo, Tony Villaruel, Ivey Miller and myself have been meeting over
the past 4 years and look forward to our next time together. To all
those who served with us, after us and before us; OUTLAWS RULE, thanks
for your service.
Roy Lynch (Whiteeagle)
Outlaws 70 - 71, 1st Platoon
719 Date: 2007-04-24 00:02:37
Mike McKinney ( mam0112@msn.com / no homepage) wrote:
My wife and I just returned from Ft. Rucker where we attended the
graduation and wing pinning ceremony of my stepson from warrant officer
flight training. What a bucket full of memories that trip brought back.
I spent some time in the museum looking at our old choppers, and as I
was leaving I saw a plaque dedicated to the outlaws. They also have a
street named after us and one for nighthawk and one for the cowboys at
dong tam. I have pictures of these items and will post when I can
figure out how to do it.
Bushwacker 35 Mike McKinney
718 Date: 2007-04-19 14:55:59
George R. Bassett ( ggbass@hughes.net / no homepage) wrote:
My name is George Bassett, I was a gunner with the 175th, "OUTLAWS "
Nov 67-May 68. Like to hear from anybody that remembers me.
717 Date: 2007-03-25 00:44:23
Doug Wilson ( junglecruise@surfbest.net / no homepage) wrote:
If any of you are planning to attend the 175th mini-reunion at the Viet
Nam Crew Members Association (VHCMA) Reunion in Orlando, FL. this June
20-24 2007, would you let me know and I will make up a list.
716 Date: 2007-03-24 16:48:56
Dave Eastman/Country Ecology ( cebirdman@hotmail.com /
http://www.perpublisher.com/per44.html) wrote:
Stets and Ron Cone are in Saigon and have visited the tunnels of Cu Chi
and Tay Ninh. They are presently off to the Delta to see Vinh Long once
more. He reports good food and tons of motorbikes in Saigon, whoops, I
mean Ho Chi Minh City!! Good touring crowd for their mixture, including
Ed Thayer from the Mavericks.
715 Date: 2007-03-20 20:38:46
Vance Shearer ( lazyboy0003@yahoo.com / no homepage) wrote:
My name is Alex Shearer son of Vance Shearer who was the pilot of
Maverick36 Satans Playmate I am glad to have him as my father, I am
glad to be a son of a Maverick.
714 Date: 2007-03-14 00:36:27
E4 whitehead ( bikerlobo@hotmail.com / no homepage) wrote:
I was on a team roadruner 67-68 any one remember iall ways dont a fram
an guner
713 Date: 2007-02-26 00:26:46
Riley Cook ( tandelo@aol.com / no homepage) wrote:
Is anyone here aware of "The gathering of eagles" that takes place on
the 17th of March at the Wall?
Just thought I'd ask
Riley Cook
Vinh-Long
67-68
712 Date: 2007-02-25 22:25:50
Sheila Kendall ( smjmk_58759@yahoo.com / no homepage) wrote:
Hello Everyone: It's been a while since I have checked the guestbook
here. Should have gotten in touch last summer after Mike's death. It's
been fun touching base and reading all the good messages. It's great so
many of you are getting together again. I wanted to extend an
invitation for all to attend the Vietnam Helicopter Crewman's Assn
reunion in Orlando this June. You can check out the specifics on their
website or e-mail me.
Mike Halsey is also looking for guys who served with him in 69-70. If
you knew him and would like to get in touch with him, let me know.
711 Date: 2007-02-08 23:53:57
Dave Eastman/Country Ecology ( cebirdman@hotmail.com /
http://www.tropicalglen.com) wrote:
Click onto this page for the URL listed above and enjoy the hits from
the 1950's onward for our era. Brings up a lot of good feelings as well
as good sounds. I still have all the stereo equipment I bought at the
Vinh Long PX, as well as other places like Cholon. And with high
frequency hearing loss, is there any reason to upgrade??!
710 Date: 2007-02-07 01:13:53
David Arsanis ( Arsanis2000@yahoo.com / no homepage) wrote:
Have picture of Outlaw 12 and Maverick (Hoghead) in hanger with guys
working on it. Let me know if you want it. David
709 Date: 2007-02-01 22:33:01
Ed Thayer "T" ( epthayer@earthlink.net / no homepage) wrote:
I just finished reading Dave Eastmans book "OUTLAWS IN VIET NAM" for
the second time. I really did enjoy the book more this time then I did
the first time. The first time I must have read it to quick or somthing
to really appreciate it as I did this time. Good book, good account of
our 1966-1967 Experience...Ed Thayer "T" Mav 31
708 Date: 2007-02-01 00:33:21
david arsanis ( Arsanis2000@yahoo.com / no homepage) wrote:
I found some old pictures of Vinh Long and Tet, the morning after.
Served as an outlaw in 67-68. If you would like some photos let me
know..David Arsanis
707 Date: 2007-01-30 00:11:36
Jim Martinson ( jim@warpserve.com / no homepage) wrote:
Any Outlaw know how to reach Joe Watson via email or phone.
706 Date: 2007-01-29 23:51:46
Ed Thayer "T" ( epthayer@earthlink.net / no homepage) wrote:
I just got off of the phone with Ron "Duke" Cone. Ron and a group of us
are returning to Viet Nam for the 40th Anniversity of the "Easter
Sunday" Battle. We sure would like more of us to go if possible. We
know some of you have no desire to return but for the ones that would
like to go with us send me an e mail. We will update everyone about our
adventure when we return..the trip is set for the following
dates..March 22nd-April2nd It would be great to see more of us going !
Ed "T" Maverick "31"
705 Date: 2007-01-20 22:51:14
Doug Wilson crewchief ( junglecruise@surfbest.net / no homepage) wrote:
I have recently found in my computer the list of 175th helicopters by
serial number. Sorry none identified by tail number (11, 24, 33 ect.).
If anyone would like the list e-mail me . Also if any pilots are
friends of VHPA Gary Rauch maybe you could ask him if we can get the
175th Helicopter Incidents put on the Maverick web site. Doug
704 Date: 2007-01-11 20:11:09
Lorraine McRae ( dadthewaryears@cs.com / no homepage) wrote:
My cousin, William Joseph McRae was a passenger on the 175th's
helicopter UH-1D 66-01099 when it was involved in a mid-air collision
with another aircraft on August 9, 1967. Crew members were Latta,
Sodaitis, Kooman and Hooper. An unmanifested civilian, Jerry Degnan,
was also on board. Does anyone have any recollections of the crash and
the men involved?
703 Date: 2007-01-10 05:15:45
Jason Randall ( jrandall0381@hotmail.com / no homepage) wrote:
My dad's name is Don Randall. I understand he was known as a hanger
rat. He served with the Cowboys and then the Outlaws around 1971. Dad
lost his battle with cancer 2005-07-17. I was just wondering if anyone
remembers him and if you wanted to share a story or two with me. I look
foward to hearing from you.
702 Date: 2007-01-01 20:42:03
Doug Wilson ( junglecruise@surfbest.net / no homepage) wrote:
Mike, I'm still here! Awhile back I started a list of 1964-1972 Outlaw
Company Commanders, Flight Platoon Leads, XO's ect. I could use some
help on the 1st and 2nd Platoon Leads. I am currently working on a list
of 13th CAB Crewmembers. I recently found more information on earley
1972 IV Corps operations. I hope we see each other in 2007.
701 Date: 2007-01-01 07:01:50
mike mckinney ( mam0112@msn.com / no homepage) wrote:
Doug Wilson,
I haven't heard from you in a while,are you on vacation?
Mike McKinney
700 Date: 2006-12-28 02:32:45
Jim Savoy ( jsavoymfgeng@aol.com / no homepage) wrote:
I served from Mar 68 to Mar 70... flew with 1st and 2nd platoons, and
Delta 717 (Outlaw 10)... I have several photos that I can scan and send
to you
699 Date: 2006-12-20 14:25:38
Outlaw 26 ( tonycathyv5@aol.com / no homepage) wrote:
To all of you outsatnding Outlaws from babyson to papason, Merry
Christmas all you.
Tony Villarruel
698 Date: 2006-12-13 01:13:28
Ted Opiola ( carlandmargie@wideopenwest.com / no homepage) wrote:
outlaw 13 from 15 December 67 to September 68
697 Date: 2006-12-12 04:04:57
Mike McKinney ( mam0112@msn.com / no homepage) wrote:
Tony Villaruel,If you still have my phone number give me a call please.
Mike McKinney
Bushwhacker 35
696 Date: 2006-12-04 16:01:33
Dave Eastman/Country Ecology ( cebirdman@hotmail.com / no homepage)
wrote:
Click on Lori Gaff's outlaw web site for the present unit at Fort Hood:
http://web6.ehost-services.com/outlawaviation/home.html
695 Date: 2006-11-29 21:19:12
Tony Villarruel ( no email / no homepage) wrote:
Taken from this site. http://www.army.mil/history/
Symbols and Insignia
Soldiers wear a wide assortment of insignia, ribbons, medals,badges,
tabs and patches. To the uninitiated, the variety can be bewildering.
Yet, each device represents a Soldier's accomplishment-or that of his
or her unit- and is a great source of pride and accomplishment. No one
should have the right to copy write the Outlaw logo!
Tony Villarruel
694 Date: 2006-11-27 17:57:32
Tony Villarruel ( tonycathyv5@aol.com / no homepage) wrote:
Outlaws,
Copy right means I will not sell any more hats now. But I can and will
wear my hat and display my Patch where ever I feel. I do still have my
assignement orders to the 175th Assualt Helicopter Company at that time
known as the OUTLAWS, which my orders are dated well before this
copyright was made. Copy right laws are to protect someones orignal
work and it was the used as the official unit identifier in the Nam and
it is still recongnized today as a unit assoiated with the Vinh long
base.
God bless the Outlaws.
Tony Villarruel 175 Assualt Helicopter Company 1971-1972 Ofiicial
Stand-Down Member.
693 Date: 2006-11-26 00:35:25
Dave Eastman/Country Ecology ( cebirdman@hotmail.com /
http://www.perpublisher.com/per44.html) wrote:
A MESSAGE TO THE MEMBERS OF THE A/502nd Who brought the Outlaws unit to
Vietnam….
We have so enjoyed the continuous and fabulous celebrating of your joy
of being a great aviation unit happily deploying to RVN. Many more
happy R2K+ reunions!!
At times, you even matched the joy we found ourselves experiencing in
the same unit at Vinh Long, over the years everafter. We not only
enjoyed ourselves and our exceptional proficiency, but found out
through the Unit History that you people set it up for us later, on the
years to follow your initial arrival in country. This was always the
most outstanding and affectionate unit in Army Aviation in Vietnam;
nobody ever disputed that. Others only wondered how we attained it.
“Once an Outlaw always an Outlaw” has been the slogan through the
years! Did you think you were the only, early tour to know that??!!
Now, because you designed the original Outlaws steer skull shield, the
Mavericks’ bull, and the Roadrunner’s logo, you think you own this
heraldry?? Give me a break! After 40-45 years-plus, we all do! Just
because somebody was clever enough to register such as a copyright with
the federal government lately does not mean we have to approach you
folks for authorization to use our unit’s insignia. Get a life, and
grow up! You old duffers are ever becoming so much older than we!
692 Date: 2006-11-20 05:24:38
mike mckinney ( mam0112@msn.com / no homepage) wrote:
Jim Stanley,
I can't say I can put a face with the name Woody but I remember Sgt
Main talking about him. For some reason I believe he crewed 35 before I
got there. The first 3 months or so I was at Dong Tam with the 335th,
then was transfered to the 175th.I do remember Capt Haner and his trip
to Can Tho, but I may have been in Dong Tam at the time. I Don't have
any pictures here but there are some at a friends place that I am
trying to get ahold of . Do you have one of those outlaw yearbooks? I
have one being copyied by George Mains daughter, and am trying to get
one of the cowboys while I was there.Enough of all that, You and yours
have a great Thanksgiving. I am going to try and get to Texas this
Summer and see Louis Martinez and Mack Bloodsworth. Maybe it will be a
time we can all get together.
Mike McKinney
Bushwhacker35
691 Date: 2006-11-19 17:12:26
Dave Eastman/Country Ecology ( cebirdman@hotmail.com /
http://www.perpublisher.com/per44.html) wrote:
On this Thanksgiving weekend, if you have never contacted the family of
someone you knew that died in Vietnam, this is a very good thing to do.
Watching the Tilman story and other deaths revealed on TV made me think
of my contact with Mrs. Wesselman, OL 22 Gary's mom. It is very
comforting for the family to have first-hand knowledge of their
beloved's death and know the truth from one who was there. I have
become impressed over time that the military should actually utilize
someone from a guy's unit to approach a family's survivors during an
appropriate moment for this intimate revelation.
690 Date: 2006-11-17 15:06:35
Tony Villarruel ( tonycathyv5@aol.com / no homepage) wrote:
Outlaws Rule!!
You all enjoy your Thanksgiving. I have met a lot of Outlaws through
this site. I'm still looking for Jim Sharidan my CC on Outlaw 26. I am
also looking for Luis Rivera and Gary Hennecy, if you see them let them
know I am looking for them. I did contact a great Outlaw pilot, Call
sign Tuna and met some of the Mavericks too. The privlege has been my
to have known you Outlaws.
Tony Villarruel Outlaw 26
689 Date: 2006-11-15 03:10:14
russ prentice ( prenticejuanita@yahoo.com / no homepage) wrote:
in atlanta..looking for jim spears
688 Date: 2006-11-09 18:54:47
Jim Stanley ( dragnet36305@yahoo.com / no homepage) wrote:
Mike, I was the Crew Chief on Bushwacker 34 when you was there. Do you
remember a guy by the name of Woody. He was one of our Crew Chiefs. He
was a light skin blond hair guy. He and I were the ones that took Maj.
Weavers jeep the night before we left to come home. We hit the water
tower there and Woody fell out of the jeep on the flight line as we
drove down it taking one last look before we left. Do you remember the
night Mammy Vandora was there putting on a show in the O Club and CPT.
Bo Haner to her to Can To in one of our Cobras. Got his ass in a world
of crap over that. Would love to see a picture of you. Think I have a
vision of you from back in those days
687 Date: 2006-11-03 17:29:51
Larry R. Page ( pagelf@comcast.net / no homepage) wrote:
I was with the 175th (then A/502nd)in Aug - 18 Sep 1965 until WIA near
An Key. I don't remember my call sign then but I was in 2nd Plt. Are
there any of you that were with us up III corps?
686 Date: 2006-10-27 00:30:58
Roger Wininger ( roger.wininger@navy.mil / no homepage) wrote:
Hey Mike, you just think we look old. Waite till we get next to
you.HA... HA... Hope to see you at the next reunion!!!
685 Date: 2006-10-11 03:42:41
Dennis Hiemstra ( dhmstr@netzero.com / no homepage) wrote:
Just a note for Doug and others, in 1971 the Avionics and Commo
serviced radios for the 175th and the 114th and if memory serves me I
believe the personnel were assigned to us from a Signal battalion, but
am unsure of which one.
Also where are the photos hiding that Mike mentioned?
684 Date: 2006-10-11 01:57:40
mike mckinney ( mam0112@msn.com / no homepage) wrote:
Hey Roger and OB
I just got a look at the pictures from vermont. Its really great to see
you two even if its just from pictures. I know youve probably heard
that you haven't changed a bit, but don't you believe it . You both
really look very old.
Mike Mckinney
Bushwhacker35
683 Date: 2006-10-10 23:26:01
Doug Wilson ( junglecruise@surfbest.net / no homepage) wrote:
Then was Wayne Rochowicz a 175th electrician working on a 114th AH-1G
Cobra ?
682 Date: 2006-10-10 13:42:10
Dennis Hiemstra ( dhmstr@netzero.com / no homepage) wrote:
I also was accross the flightline when Wayne was killed. I was on
perimiter guard with him and Luis Martinez and got to know him fairly
well. Etched in my mind is the fact that a week or two before his death
he came to the engine shop to tell me that when he was home his wife
had gotten pregnant. I remember he was real excited over the prospect
of new child when he returned to the States. Just one of the many
children to never know their dads. Wayne was a real swell guy. He was
from Wisconcin.
Wayne was working on a 114th cobra and had been in the avionics access
in the tailboom prior to walking into the tailrotor, he was looking a
manual and had ducked under the horizontals.
I want to give a shout out to all my 175th brothers. I was glad that
some of you guys were able to connect in Vermont and had a good time. I
hope somebody took pictures, I would love to see them.
681 Date: 2006-10-02 10:24:03
Roger Wininger ( roger.wininger@navy.mil / no homepage) wrote:
I remember that guy Gary mentioned in message#679. 'OB' (Robert Obrian)
and I were right across the flight line when that happened.Terrible
day.I never really knew any of the avionics guys personally, but they
all did a great job!
680 Date: 2006-09-30 14:31:38
Dave Eastman/Country Ecology ( cebirdman@hotmail.com /
http://www.perpublisher.com/per44.html) wrote:
Jim Martinson and wife Diane are visiting me during the fall foliage
spectacular, taking place in northern NH just now. Up on top of Mount
Washington in the Cog Railway as I type... Chill factor of 1 degree
this morning!! Stets sent over a message, too, and says Maverick Ron
Cone is organizing a trip back to Vinh Long, on the anniversary date of
the Battle of Easter Sunday/1967. Maybe viewing the infamous LZ Alpha,
too?? If interested contact me about this journey.
679 Date: 2006-09-30 01:19:49
Gary Auchard ( w0ebb@juno.com / no homepage) wrote:
I was with the 175th Outlaws from May to August 1971. I repaired the
radios on the Huey's and Cobras. Two other former members of the 175th
Outlaws are Derrol Wells and Neal Catlett. Derrol lives in Fritch Texas
and Neal lives on Sugarloaf mountain near Ft. Smith Arkansas. They were
both in Vietnam during 1970 & 71.
Does anyone remember when SP4 Wayne Rochowicz was killed on the
flightline in Sept. 1971? He walked into a tail rotor at night while
working on a Huey with the engine running
.
I hope to attend a reunion some day.
The best to everyone and look forward to seeing some of you again.
Gary Auchard - Leavenworth Kansas
678 Date: 2006-09-26 06:00:15
Tony Villarruel ( tonycathyv5@aol.com / no homepage) wrote:
Outlaws in Vermont,
We have had another great reunion that was fantastic!
The gathering included Dave and Debora Turner; Robert and Suzanne
O’Brian; Ivey and Elaine Miller; Tony and Cathy Villarruel; Roger
Wininger, Roy White Eagle (Lynch), and Roaa Armijo.
Vermont is part of the thirteen colonies and has a high regard for
patriotism and takes pride in their Veterans. We were playing a golf
game at the Bradford Golf Course in Vermont; seven Outlaws on the golf
course with five of us playing the game. Usually only four golfers in a
group play together but because we were having a reunion the golf
manager let us five play together. Until we were further down the golf
course the manager started everyone after us on the forth T box, we
felt like we had the golf course to ourselves, it was nice to be
treated with respect. As we were on the second hole a news paper man
from the Journal Opinion News paper came up to us in a golf cart and
said “I heard you guys were Vietnam veterans having a reunion” He took
a couple of pictures of us on the green that was later placed on the
front page of the news paper. It felt good to be honored with these
Outlaws, this was the first public honoring of Vietnam veterans I
experienced; although it was unexpected we were grateful.
What an honor to have friends that remember me and to laugh together
again and validate our lives with memories of good things that happened
to us. Although a long time has passed it was great to see these
Outlaws again. We are planning another reunion next year with more
information to follow. If you know one of these Outlaws post a message
on this welcome Outlaws & Mavericks page and let us know who you
are. We did discuss finding more of the Outlaws.
God Bless the Outlaws and our fighting troops!
Tony Villarruel
Outlaw 26, 71-72
677 Date: 2006-08-31 18:55:07
Roger Wininger ( roger.wininger@navy.mil / no homepage) wrote:
That's spelled "Wininger" Tony but thats ok I've seen it spelled a lot
of ways over the years. Yes this is going to be a Great time in
September. It's going to be a trip to see all the guys again! See ya'
there... Roger
676 Date: 2006-08-29 14:00:09
Tony Villarruel ( tonycathyv5@aol.com / no homepage) wrote:
Outlaws,
LZ Dave is about to opened this Labor Day week end in Vermont; all
personnel are advised to be prepared for anything that could happen.
("We are going in hot with Bush Whacker and Maverick coverage") This
will be a first, second and third flight platoon gathering of the 1970-
1972 Outlaws.
CC. Dave Turner; chock 1, Roy Lynch (White Eagle); chock 2, Ivey
Miller; chock 3(Trail), Tony Villarruel; Cobra Bush Whackers, OB
(Robert O'Brian)and Roger Winger, with C-Modle Maverick Ross Armijo
OUTLAWS RULE!!!!!!!!
Tony Villarruel (Outlaw 26)
675 Date: 2006-08-22 20:13:56
jeraldritchey ( jerryritchey@comecast.net / no homepage) wrote:
I was amember of the outlaws when the company was the 62 avn co and
then the A/502. I flew outlaw 23. I am now a retired faa inspector
livung in TN. Would like to hear from any of the old outlaaws. I was in
flighy school 64-6W.
674 Date: 2006-07-27 15:32:51
Tonyvillarruel ( tonycathyv5@aol.com / no homepage) wrote:
Outlaws,
I have more black ball caps with the OUTLAWS shield for sale. If you
would like one to buy, send me a check for $25 with your return address
and when the check clears I will send it via US Mail. They look great
and you can wear the cap proudly, as Dave Turner say "Because you get
to!"
Make check out to Anthony Villarruel
Address:
Tony Villarruel
340 W. 2425 N
Harrisville Utah
84414
Tony Villarruel
673 Date: 2006-07-14 01:07:10
d.davis ( dcdavis@spi-ind.com / no homepage) wrote:
i was at vinh long april 67 thru april 68
114th ahc,you have a great site,well laid out.
first time i have responded after all these years.
dan davis
672 Date: 2006-07-02 03:40:35
LUIS A. MARTINEZ ( gmlm123@msn.com / no homepage) wrote:
JUST CHECKING IN..I HOPE ALL YOU GUYS/FAMILYS ARE DOING WELL AND IN
GOOD HEALTH ABOVE ALL.HANG IN THERE..IF AND WHEN IN TEXAS DROP A
LINE..MARTY-OUTLAW-16 VINH-LONG,CAN-THO..1971-73..
671 Date: 2006-06-15 03:17:02
Doug Wilson ( junglecruise@surfbest.net / no homepage) wrote:
Those of us that are going to the VHCMA reunion at the Phoenix Airport
Marriott are getting short.See you around noon Thursday 22 JUN 06.
670 Date: 2006-06-10 00:47:31
Shayne Meder ( rtrntoglory@aol.com / http://wingsandrotors.org) wrote:
Greetings Outlaws-I am researching for any info on UH-1D/H Huey
64-13619. It was assigned to the 175 Avn CO from 04-69 to 12-69. We are
going to restore this aircraft back to flying condition to fly with our
UH-1B gunship. Any info on it and crews etc would be greatly
appreciated! Love your web site-awesome photos.thanks to all of you for
your service.
669 Date: 2006-06-03 00:08:11
Chuck Howard ( s76pilot@optonline.net / no homepage) wrote:
Just wanna say hi to all you old bastards! Gimme an "E" at
s76pilot@optonline.net Any reunions??? ROADRUNNER - April 68 - April 69
668 Date: 2006-05-30 14:11:05
Dave Eastman/Country Ecology ( cebirdman@hotmail.com /
http://testequipland.com/vinhlong/isounds_dir/isounds.html) wrote:
Ray Mahoney has done a great job breaking down my CD of an
Outlaws/Knights Extraction in September, 1967 and put it up on his
Signal Corps Detachment page. Click on one of the six segments and
enjoy 8 minutes of cockpit conversation on a typical Delta work day!
http://testequipland.com/vinhlong/isounds_dir/isounds.html
667 Date: 2006-05-23 13:52:37
Tony Villarruel ( tonycathyv5@aol.com / no homepage) wrote:
Sheilah,
My deepest condolences to you and your family! I didn’t fly with Mike
but I’m sure it would have been an honor for me as it was a great honor
for me to meet him and you at the Phoenix Outlaws Reunion in 2001.
May the Father in Heaven comfort your heart’s sorrows at this time of
mourning!
Tony and Cathy Villarruel
666 Date: 2006-05-22 21:32:06
Mike Barter ( wumby@cox.net / no homepage) wrote:
Outlaws and Mavericks,
Mike Kendall died of injuries sustained in a motorcycle accident on
Friday, May 19, 2006.
May he rest in peace.
Mike Barter
CE Outlaw 10 1970
665 Date: 2006-05-08 18:28:53
Tony Villarruel ( tonycathyv5@aol.com / no homepage) wrote:
Outlaws,
I have a die cast metal UH-1B helicopter made by CORGI with the OUTLAWS
shield on the nose and it also has a cutout of the nose with the
shield. The shield looks like the one we had on our helicopters. It was
given to me by a Viet Nam vet. He said he bought it at Wal mart. I have
several different metal helicopters that we had seen and flew in while
in Viet Nam. This one with the OUTLAWS is my favorite.
Tony Villarruel Outlaw 26
664 Date: 2006-04-18 03:22:23
Abraham Domingo ( abedomingo@sbcglobal.net / no homepage) wrote:
I'm now living in San Jose, Ca.
663 Date: 2006-04-09 19:02:46
Dave Eastman/Country Ecology ( cebirdman@hotmail.com / no homepage)
wrote:
Click on this new video done by the Signal Corps group on the TET
Offensive at Vinh Long. Devastation downtown is portrayed.
http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=-7421511455733881580&q=Don+Swift&pl=true
662 Date: 2006-04-03 04:40:32
Dave Eastman/Country Ecology ( cebirdman@hotmail.com /
http://www.perpublisher.com/per44.html) wrote:
In the "ah-dammit" category, Mike Novosel died recently, and you can
view comments on the "In the Shadow of the Blade" website: (If you felt
America sigh today, it was because, sadly, she had to give up one of
her best. With grief for the nation's loss, and celebration for the
great life he lived, we honor hero and friend retired Chief Warrant
Officer Mike Novosel, Sr., who passed from our world to the next April
2, 2006 at the age of 84.) *For those of you who don't know it, Mike
talked with me several times in helping me get OUTLAWS IN VIETNAM
published when times were down and grim. He was all heart, and a good
man for anyone to come in contact with. Again, a great Army Aviator,
but man, aren't we all??! He surely made me feel that way again....
661 Date: 2006-03-31 02:13:08
Doug Wilson ( junglecruise@surfbest.net / no homepage) wrote:
TONY V. e-mail me your mailing address and phone number and I will send
you the most current platoon e-mail rosters. That was Joe Watson we met
in Phoenix.
660 Date: 2006-03-30 14:39:21
Tony Villarruel ( no email / no homepage) wrote:
I met a door gunner at the Phoenix Reunion in 2001, he was one of the
crew that Col. Dempsy was trying to rescue. I also met some of the
coolest Outlaws and Mavericks there.
I've been bless to find some of my friends that I had with the Outlaws
in 71-72. We have had two mini reunions since then and are going to
have another one. If possible I would like to get our group of Outlaws
to the VHCMA in the future. It has been great to see these guys again,
and at this next get together I will see three more guys.
These are the current names of the 70-71 OUTLAWS:
Ivey Miller, Roy (Lynch)White Eagle, Ross Armijo, Robert Obrian (OB),
Dave Turner, Roger Wininger, and Tony Villarruel.
God bless the Outlaws and our now serving men and women in our armed
forces!
Tony Villarruel. Clear up right!
659 Date: 2006-03-27 05:00:17
Dave Eastman/Country Ecology ( cebirdman@hotmail.com /
http://www.perpublisher.com/per44.html) wrote:
Once again the anniversary of the Battle of Easter Sunday has crept up
on us. For all of those who survived March 26, 1967, I salute your
continued existence and welcome your ongoing friendship. It is
important to me that you are all still here!
658 Date: 2006-03-18 22:17:09
Doug Wilson ( junglecruise@surfbest.net / no homepage) wrote:
REUNION, The VHCMA (Vietnam Helicopter Crew Members Association)will be
having a reunion in Phoenix Arizona June 21-25, 2006 at the Phoenix
Airport Marriott. The rooms are $75. a night.
Within the VHCMA the 175th AHC will be having a mini-reunion. It would
be great to get as many Outlaws,Mavericks,150th,Ect.Pilots,Crew, Maint,
Avionics,Ect.to attend.
So far I have herd Mavericks from 1969-70 are coming.
The 502nd is invited too! Doug Wilson Outlaw Maint/ C/E Maverick 35,
1965-66
657 Date: 2006-03-13 06:44:43
Mike Kenna ( pteecruiser@comcast.net /
http://home.comcast.net/~pteecruiser) wrote:
Correction to earlier entry. I was with 1st PLT Outlaws as CE/DG/PLT
SGT Mar '67 - Apr '68. I have many black and white photos of the
hootch, flight board, different AC and shots from Outlaw 16 on
missions. Anyone interested contact me.
656 Date: 2006-03-11 15:22:58
Rick Taylor ( JRTTLC@AOL.com / no homepage) wrote:
The Reunion Morning Report is showing 30 of us will be there. I think
this must be a record for the 175th. I saw the photo of two beached
whales (Waldo and Nord) on the Texas beach. There should be a law
against this type of ecological disaster.
655 Date: 2006-03-10 14:49:28
Josh (Norm) Goldstein ( lovolution@verizon.net / no homepage) wrote:
I just wish all Outlaws. Mavericks, and other denizens of Vinh Long
are doing well in your lives. I'd love to talk with anyone from the
period I was there.
Josh (Norm) Goldstein
Outlaw 21 Crewchief 1967-1968
654 Date: 2006-03-08 20:28:13
Bob Allen OL20,27 ( rallen@itt-tech.edu / no homepage) wrote:
Tim,
Had dinner with Flavius and his wife over Christmas.
How's it going for you?
653 Date: 2006-03-07 03:45:14
OB ( susobr52@yahoo.com / no homepage) wrote:
talked to libby the other day on land line he is still kicking.I knew
he would he taught me alot as
a newby that kept me alive.Nice talk we had ,he hasn"t forgot the
OUTLAWS & MAVERICKS.
652 Date: 2006-03-06 21:33:35
Westy ( rdwestberg@yahoo.com / no homepage) wrote:
Tim great to hear from you. Stay in touch.
651 Date: 2006-03-06 06:14:27
Timothy Cox ( theoutlaw24@yahoo.com / no homepage) wrote:
Platoon leader and chief on outlaw24 until 4.70 .Great site.Would
really like to contact some friends from the outlaws.Westy my gunner
Zim chuck jim from the hootch Flavious Saxon Cunningham and all other
pilots at the time..thanx 6313002
650 Date: 2006-02-25 18:05:46
Dewey E. Whisnant ( dewwhiz@verizon.net / no homepage) wrote:
Vinh Long-- Sept 64--Apr 66
Reggie Long--are you still out there??
649 Date: 2006-02-21 21:52:02
Dave Lewis ( lewis.dave@comcast.net /
http://familytreemaker.genealogy.com/users/l/e/w/David-Lewis-IL/index.html?Welcome=1082879241)
wrote:
Hi ya'll, Dave Lewis With the Outlaws & Mavericks in 1970-1971
648 Date: 2006-02-15 02:46:29
Dickie Dean ( rdean44@sbcglobal.net / no homepage) wrote:
I am still looking for men that served with Chuck Dean in 1967-68 at
Vinh Long in the Mavericks. He was Maverick 32. He was later kia near
Hue and Quang Tri on August 15, 1972. He was wounded in the leg during
his tour at Vinh Long and sent state side. Late re-uped to fly cobra.
Would like to receive stories or pictures of him. Thanks
647 Date: 2006-02-14 21:57:00
joseph j o'neill outlaw 5 ( jnjoneill@verizon.net / no homepage) wrote:
just finished reading the book by david eastman-- wish I had been smart
enough to keep a diary--rotated to states 1 day before TeT offensive--
my replacement was supposed to be Cpt Jim Vrba (150th trans), he was
killed on the first day of TeT offensive
646 Date: 2006-02-11 15:41:07
DF Hill ( dfhill@juno.com / no homepage) wrote:
Captain Mark Beard died Feb.9 2006 at his home in Tulsa, Oklahoma. He
was Outlaw 17 in the 175th AHC.
He was honorably discharged from the army in 1974.
reference: Tulsa World - transitions - saturday, Feb. 11, 2006.
645 Date: 2006-02-11 03:25:33
Tom Materene ( eneretam@sbcglobal.net /
http://www.thebeetlenutlounge.dnsalias.org/TheBeetleNutLounge) wrote:
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
644 Date: 2006-02-02 22:52:49
Tony Villarruel ( tonycathyv5@aol.com / no homepage) wrote:
LZ DAVE REUNION
When: Labor Day Week, September 2-10, 2006
Where: Vermont
Outlaws,
The itinerary and it is starting to set. Contacted Ivey and Elaine
Miller; Ross Armijo and Nina; and Dave Turner and we have decided on
the date for our reunion at Dave’s place.
The airport closest to Dave’s is Burlington, Vermont; let all see if we
can set our arrival date for Saturday September 2nd.
The arrival times will probably be different because we will be coming
from different parts of the USA (The World as we called it back in the
Nam). Dave lives about two hours away and if it is too late to leave
for Dave’s we can each rent a room for the night and wait for all to
arrive. We are planning on renting a car or a van to get to Dave’s. If
we use the van we can go in together and split the cost.
Plan on having a good time seeing the guys! Last year was great, I can
barely imagine what it will be like seeing OB, Roger, and Luis for the
first time in thirty some years.
We will do things an go places on the fly, Dave says there are some
great places to camp or picnic as part of things we can do. Last year
we ate at different restaurants and had a great end of the reunion
diner with all the Outlaws and their wives at LZ Roy (Wives are invited
too!), thanks again Roy for the hospitality. We all looked at pictures
and even the Outlaws year book that Ivey Miller had brought with him.
WOW! We talked about good times and some real meaningful times. The
life we have now is part of the life we lived and it does help to see
the others that we were with then, I am proud to be associated with you
all.
See you there!
Tony Villarruel OUTLAW 26
643 Date: 2006-01-28 18:51:53
DAVE EASTMAN, OL 23,-24 ( cebirdman@hotmail.com /
http://outlawsinvietnam.com) wrote:
I just received a photo of WO1 John Savelli's famous Turkey Loaf
"Thanksgiving Dinner" at the Moc Hoa airstrip on that day in 1966! Crew
chief Don Walker of the lst platoon took the shot, and I can recognize
Cpt. Art Hall performing as copilot with John. Thanks for the picture;
later we all went home to Vinh Long after being released, and had a
fantastic T-Day meal with all the trimmings at the Mekong Manor
Officer's Club and it made my day! Both events are recounted in the
book I wrote on our tours during 1966-67.
642 Date: 2006-01-23 03:44:35
LUIS A. MARTINEZ ( gmlm123@msn.com / no homepage) wrote:
ITS 2006 I MADE IT ANOTHER YEAR! HELLO KLINK,IVEY MILLER,MACK
BLOODWORTH,MIKE E. MCKINNEY,DENNIS HIEMSTRA,LARRY LANE,AND TONY
VILLAREAL..THIS IS OUTLAW 16-MARTY,1ST FLT.PLT.I ROOMED WITH KLINK WHEN
I GOT TO VINH LONG AND STARTED FLYING! SEE YOU ALL SOON I
HOPE!STOCKDALE TX.78160..
641 Date: 2006-01-16 15:17:18
JIM KLINK///SP-5 ( KLINKJ@AUTONATION.COM / no homepage) wrote:
OUTLAW 1-3
SEPT. 1970 TO JAN.1972
STILL LOOKING CWO NED HUBBARD , WHO IVEY MILLER TELLS ME IS FLYING A
SLICK IN THE BIG 'SAND BOX' ???
640 Date: 2006-01-15 15:07:34
Jim Stanley ( dragnet36305@yahoo.com / no homepage) wrote:
Man its good to see a few of the old Bushwackers checking in. Hope some
of you can make it to Ft Rucker in March. Roger you said you had some
pictures, man I would love to see them. Jim Bushwacker 34
639 Date: 2006-01-08 23:26:41
Lynne Smith - Australia ( lynnesmith@sa.chariot.net.au / no homepage)
wrote:
Hi, Can any one tell me JR Wright's correct email address. I have
jarw@mchsi.com and my message has bounced. Thanks
638 Date: 2006-01-08 22:55:31
Mike Kenna ( pteecruiser@comcast.net / no homepage) wrote:
I served with the 175th from early 1967 until after Tet '68 as
crewchief/doorgunner, and then 2nd Flt PLT SGT. I have never contacted
anyone since returning to the states, but visited the "traveling Wall"
when it was here in Tacoma, WA. Got to say hello and God Speed to Vern
Newton and several others who didn't come back alive. I would really
appreciate any contact with anyone who was at Vinh Long from 1967 to
1968 (pilots or crew). I have many photos from that tour, and would
share with anyone interested. I originally was assigned from the 25th
Inf Div (3d Bde) in Pleiku; and started as door-gunner on the Magic
(smoke) ship just after Col Dempsey was killed.
637 Date: 2006-01-04 22:46:58
Tony Villarruel ( tonycathyv5@aol.com / no homepage) wrote:
I talked to OB last night, now their are Tony Villarruel, Ivey Miller,
Roy Lynch, Dave Tuner, Ross Armijo (Maverick), Roger Wininger, and now
Obrian (OB). It has been a long time in coming.
636 Date: 2005-12-30 16:51:59
Dave Eastman, OL 23,-24 ( cebirdman@hotmail.com /
http://outlawsinvietnam.com) wrote:
There is a new web site developing. Done by an Avionics Signal Corps
Detachment friend; click on and add your comments and corrections:
http://testequipland.com/vinhlong/
Good pictures of the Irish convent nuns!
635 Date: 2005-12-29 14:51:58
Roger Wininger ( roger.wininger@navy.mil / no homepage) wrote:
Talked to OB last night. It was really good to hear from him again!
He's still in Alabama. I can't believe it, in the last two weeks I've
talked to you guys after all these years.It seems to me that the Good
Lord wants us all to get togeather again.You know guys, we were all
Brothers then, we are all still Brothers now. Hope to see you all soon!
634 Date: 2005-12-27 20:22:36
Tony Villarruel ( tonycathyv5@aol.com / no homepage) wrote:
Outlaws, Two years ago I made contact with Ivey Miller and now there
are six of us from the same time in country. They are Tony Villarruel,
Ivey Miller, Roy Lynch, Dave Tuner, Ross Armijo (Maverick) and now
Roger Wininger. It has been a long time in coming.
Four of us met in Alb. NM. for a reunion called LZ Roy because that's
was Roy's home where we stayed at. We are planing another one around
Labor Day. I have to check with the LZ command and control in Vermont.
We might think about hotel accomodations.
Welcome home OUTLAWS
Tony Villarruel Outlaw 26, 71-72.
633 Date: 2005-12-26 16:30:57
mike mckinney ( mam0112@msn.com / no homepage) wrote:
Roger,
I have written you back on your e-mail as I can't seem to get this to
work here but will try again. Have you heard from OB or any of the rest
of the Bushwackers? George Main "Boss" ,TT Foley, Don Randell, have all
passed away due to agent orange cancers. We have a list of the pilots,
crew chiefs, and have OBs name down for armament. Doug Wilson has taken
on that chore. Would be nice to get your name address phone number and
email in that group of Bushwackers. Doug and I located Luis Martinez,
and Mack Bloodsworth, I keep in touch with them every couple of weeks.
You've got my email so give me a line .
Mike McKinney Bushwacker 35
632 Date: 2005-12-25 13:53:15
Roger Wininger ( roger.wininger@navy.mil / no homepage) wrote:
To all you Bushwackers and Outlaws, Just want to wish you all a Merry
Christmas and Happy New Year!! By the way, I have a picture of all of
us Bushwackers to include our dog "Sheila". It was taken in frount of
one of the Cobras. I also have a picture of some of us taken with
"Stupid Stishes". Does anyone remember the Heuy we outfitted with a
minigun on one side and a 50cal. and spotlight on the other? Used to
take her out after dark with the Cobras. If any one would like to have
a copy of these pictures I would be glad to send copies to you.
631 Date: 2005-12-24 20:37:28
DAVE EASTMAN, OL 23-24 ( cebirdman@hotmail.com /
http://outlawsinvietnam.com) wrote:
Thanks to many of you for continuing to buy the Outlaws book, and Merry
Christmas to all of the Vinh Long crowd who enjoyed their tour there as
a great moment in their lives. That Christmas Eve of 1966 is still the
most memorable for my life's treasures.
630 Date: 2005-12-24 19:23:52
Riley Cook ( tandelo@aol.com / no homepage) wrote:
Just wanted to stop by and wish all of you guy's a Merry Christmas and
a Happy new year.I was with the 52nd Sig.Bn.C.Co.Det-2 67-68 at
Vinh-Long We kept you Phones working.(most of the Time)I flew with some
of you guy's and with some of the Knights.Also drank a lot of BEER at
the EM Club.Good to see all of you keeping in touch.It's good for the
soul!!
Take Care & God Bless
Riley Cook
Vinh-Long 67-68
629 Date: 2005-12-24 14:03:14
Roger Wininger ( roger.wininger@navy.mil / no homepage) wrote:
Hey Mike, I arrived Vinh Long sometime around 1/10/71. Iwas crew chief
on one of the Cobras, don't remember the #, untill one of them went
down one night. Both were killed. I had been flying door gunner with
(OB)Robert OBrian off and on at that time. When that Cobra went down I
let the crew chief of that ship crew mine and I started flying door
gunner all the time on OB'S slick. Then one morning one of the pilots,
which had been the pilot of my Cobra, told me that if I didn't rejoin
my platoon they were going to courtmartial me for leaving. So the
guy,can't remember his name, that used to be the armament chief was
getting short, so I got a little OJT and after he left I became the new
armament chief untill I left country. OB was getting short and came
over and helped me untill I left. That was sometime around Dec.7/71. I
remember alot of you guys, just can't remember some names.
628 Date: 2005-12-24 08:10:12
Mike McKinney ( mam0112@msn.com / no homepage) wrote:
Roger,
What year were you with the bushwackers? I was there71 and 72 until
shutdown in late march. I crewed Bushwacker35 with Bo Haner as AC until
his departure and Capt. Petula until I left country. I beleive I have
memory of you working in armament with Robert O,Brien but I maybe
wrong. If this is thew same guy its good to hear from you and I hope to
hear from you.
Mike McKinney Bushwacker35
627 Date: 2005-12-23 15:59:17
Roger Wininger ( roger.wininger@navy.mil / no homepage) wrote:
Talked to Ivy Miller last night.mentioned some guys from 1st plt.
Outlaws.VNAF(Tony V.), OB(Robert OBrian) and others. It's been a long
time sence I've heard those names.What a trip!I'de like to here from
you guys!I was a crew chief on Bushwacker 32,I think? I also flew a few
missions with you Outlaws as doorgunner with OBrian. Want to know more
info on this reunion in Vermont.
626 Date: 2005-12-23 15:07:00
Ivey Miller ( iveym@idsiofga.com / no homepage) wrote:
After a little searching I was able to find Roger Wininger. Sure was
great to hear his voice after all these years. Maybe we can get him to
one of our reunions someday. Like LZ ROY. Guys we have got to stay in
touch.
625 Date: 2005-12-21 05:01:06
Doug Wilson ( junglecruise@surfbest.net / no homepage) wrote:
Bushwackers, if you use your Google Search and punch in ah-1f 68-15092
deelen you will see a more recent photo of Old AH-1G 68-15092.
624 Date: 2005-12-19 17:45:28
Wakeman ( d6a@webtv.net / no homepage) wrote:
Just dropping in to wish everyone a very Merry Christmas.
Crewed on Outlaw 24 & 21 in '65 & '66. Flew co-pilot for Col.
Dempsey when I went to Btn.HQ..
Think of you guys every day and wish to thank you all.
Wake
623 Date: 2005-12-17 23:40:48
David Arsanis ( Arsanis2000@Yahoo.com / no homepage) wrote:
I just saw the website and served with the 175th from 1967-1968. I was
a crew chief and crewed for the CO there, Major Barnett, and others. I
have several pictures of the area, flight line etc. If you would like
to have pictures, let me know. Welcome Home!
622 Date: 2005-12-14 20:44:21
Lori ( lorimusic@hotmail.com / no homepage) wrote:
His name was Raymond A Hensley he was a door gunner. My sister and i
are lookin for anyone that might remember him and be willing to share
their stories with us our link to him (his sister) is no longer with us
she has died. So please if there is anything you could share with us we
would love to hear for you. you can email lorimusic@hotmail.com thank
you so much
Lori and Kelli
621 Date: 2005-12-14 10:15:52
Roy Lynch (Whiteeagle) ( ROYVET175@aol.com / no homepage) wrote:
To all Outlaws, Mavericks and Bushwackers: I wanted to wish all of you
happy holidays and good health.
1st Platoon, 70-71
620 Date: 2005-12-03 19:08:24
Jim Ewart ( helivet333@yahoo.com / no homepage) wrote:
The 13th Aviation Regiment at Ft. Rucker Alabama is sponsoring a
reunion for 13th CAB units 31 Mar Ð 2 Apr 2006 (Fri-Sun). We have
now finalized the agenda and dates. Below are details and also a
registration form to make out a reservation, please register early to
help our logistical planning and coordination efforts.
Anyone who served with any 13th CAB unit at any time in any capacity
whether officer, enlisted or civilian is invited, even though your unit
may not have been assigned to the 13th CAB during your tour. This
includes the following units: 13th CAB HQ; 114th, 121st, 162nd, 175th,
191st, and 336th AHCÕs; 147th and 271st ASHCÕs; 235th
AWC; 73rd, 134th, 199th, 221st and 244th Avn CoÕs (Caribou,
Birddog and Mohawk units); Co. A, 101st Avn Bn; Co. A, 502nd Avn Bn; C
Troop, 16th Cav and H Btty, 29th Arty. Members of the 7/1st Cav,
C/3/17th Cav and any other units based at Soc Trang, Can Tho or Vinh
Long are also cordially invited as Honorary Delta Battalion members.
Also invited are all current and former members of the 1-13th Aviation
Regiment which is currently stationed at Ft Rucker.
This is a great opportunity for you to see Ft. Rucker - where it all
started for many of us. It is rare for an active army unit to sponsor
an event like this and as such, we'll get first class treatment. It
will be a lot of fun and the primary purpose is to see your old friends
and make new ones too.
The 1st Battalion, 13th Aviation Regiment is now a training unit at Ft.
Rucker. 1-13th consists of:
-HHC which trains Advanced Individual Training (AIT) students in Air
Traffic Control, Aviation Operations Specialists, UH-1 and OH-58
Mechanics and the Aviation Life Support Equipment (ALSE) course for all
ranks.
-A Co whose Drill Sergeants and cadre house and training these students
in basic soldier skills in preparation for unit assignment or return to
reserve or Nat. Grd duty.
-C Co provides admin control for all of Ft RuckerÕs graduate
level training students whether permanent party or TDY. (Instructor
& Maint. Pilots and all transitions)
-D Co provides admin control for all of Ft RuckerÕs
international students which have come from 87 countries around the
world for aviation related training here at Ft Rucker.
It is important that we get a feel for how many people will attend as
soon as a possible so it would be appreciated if you completed the
registration at your earliest convenience
Per Person* Reunion Registration
Received before 1 February, 2006 - $45.00 each x # in party
Received after 1 February, 2006 - $50.00 each x # in party
full details at;- www.162ahc.com. Click reunion button.
Hope to see the Outlaws and Mavericks there.
619 Date: 2005-12-03 18:53:25
Ken McElroy ( aggsip@aol.com / no homepage) wrote:
Outlaw April Fool's 1969 thru Halloween 1970. Supply Officer for many
months with callsign of "Outlaw Double Nothing(OO)". I ran many
resupply truck trips to CanTho and Long Binh.
618 Date: 2005-11-29 16:53:25
ray roth ( therayson@hotmail.com / no homepage) wrote:
Wanna flyover Vinh Long again? Go to googleearth.com ,it'll take tou to
it. I heard they tore up the runway and hooch area, but the shadow of
it is still there. pretty cool
Ray gunner OL12 '66-67
617 Date: 2005-11-23 23:30:37
DAVE EASTMAN, OL 23,-24 ( cebirdman@hotmail.com /
http://outlawsinvietnam.com) wrote:
Jon Myhre,OL 17, Fred Stetson, OL 11, and Jon's dear cousin Deedee
Burnside just met with DLE (OL 23,-24) for a delightful lunch at Katy
Thompson's "The Other Store" in beautiful downtown Tamworth, NH. Jon
and Deedee had to beat feet for a Thanksgiving dinner family reunion in
Maine, and Stets had to get back to VT before the snowstorm really set
in, but we had good commo! Good seeing Jon after so many years. Last
time was on Ray Leuty's back porch in 1968, while we were all flight
instructing at Wolters. Jon is doing so great, gang, after all these
years!!
616 Date: 2005-11-16 22:37:49
DOUG HUSPEK ( douglas.huspek@minneapolis.af.mil / no homepage) wrote:
LITTLE MORE COMFORTABLE TALKING NOW ABOUT HOW DUMB I WAS PICKING UP
UNEXPLODED AMMO IN THE BIG AMMO DUMP EXPLOSION AT VIHN LONG IN 1970. I
WAS ONE DUMB HANGAR RAT!!
615 Date: 2005-11-15 23:03:57
Michael Vernet ( miravernet@yahoo.com / no homepage) wrote:
I am looking for any outlaws that live In Colorado also does any know
where to ger an outlaw patch. Thanks michael
614 Date: 2005-11-15 22:52:59
DOUG HUSPEK ( douglas.huspek@minneapolis.af.mil / no homepage) wrote:
I WAS IN OUTLAW TERRITORY MAY 70 TO APR 71 LOVE READING THESE MEMORIES
613 Date: 2005-11-02 16:18:40
katrina ( kavitaluna@gmail.com / no homepage) wrote:
By the way- maybe I should explain why I'm asking... His birthday is
coming up and I thought I might surprise him with some pics or emails
from his old buddies. Turns out some of you have already found him!
Thanks for the links!
612 Date: 2005-10-29 20:19:23
Katrina Allen ( kavitaluna@gmail.com / no homepage) wrote:
I think my dad was a flight instructor for the Outlaws and the
Mavericks. His name is Bob Allen. Does anyone remember him? Or have any
pics?
611 Date: 2005-10-29 00:49:19
JOE WISNESKI (SKI) ( MAMAFRUZZA07643@PEOPLEPC.COM / no homepage) wrote:
GREAT SITE HOPE TO HEAR FROM SOME OF THE OUTLAWS OF 1968 TO 1970 ONE OF
MY PILOTS WAS A WO SNODGRASS BOY THAT GUY COULD BUZZ THOSE TREE LINES.
I WAS CREWCHIEF OF OUTLAW 13 COLOR ME BAD, MY GUNNER WAS A GUY BY THE
NICNAME OF LIBBY FROM PHILLY. WELL HOPE TO HEAR FROM SOME OF THE OLD
GROUP. STAY WELL, AND GOD BLESS. SKI.
610 Date: 2005-10-22 06:52:20
LUIS A. MARTINEZ ( gmlm123@msn.com / no homepage) wrote:
YOU MAKE ME FEEL GOOD,I MISS YOU I AM HERE FOR YOU.YOU WHOM HAVE TOUCH
MY LIFE,AND I YOURS!GOD BLESS YOU ..IVEY MILLER,JAMES P. KLINK,MACK
BLOODWORTH,MIKE E. KINNEY,DENNIS&MICKIE HIEMSTRA,LARRY LANE,TONY
VILLARRUEL AND I FORGET..
609 Date: 2005-10-07 05:30:56
LUIS A. MARTINEZ ( gmlm123@msn.com / no homepage) wrote:
I"AM BACK..VINH LONG..OUTLAWS..71-72..HI,GUYS..
608 Date: 2005-09-24 21:57:19
Lee Marshall ( heliweb@ntlworld.com / no homepage) wrote:
I'm writing a short note to try and track down some images of Maverick
36 'Satans Playmate', in fact any images you have woudl be great. I'm
modelling a 7 foot long UH1-C Huey based on Maverick 36, and in respect
of Jims wish 'To see Maverick 36 fly again' I hope to do that !! I'm
oiver in the Uk but any contact form you guys would be great so email
me of you can. I need the images to support my scale competition
documentation and help with the detail of the build so any help is much
appreciated.
Course as soon as shes complete you guys will be the first to know and
see her in the air again :-)
Your very brave men - God bless you all.
Lee (heliweb@ntlworld.com)
607 Date: 2005-09-20 17:41:19
Tony Villarruel ( tonycathyv5@aol.com / no homepage) wrote:
LZ ROY
That’s the name of our first Vinh Long VN 1970 —1972 Outlaws reunion we
had in Albuquerque there were four of us there together that were in
the 175th Assault Helicopter Company, The OUTLAWS, what a good time
too. We made contact through the internet and decided to meet each
other. First it was Ivey Miller from Georgia and Tony Villarruel from
Utah, we met last year at Fort Rucker. Then we contacted Roy (Lynch)
White Eagle from New Mexico and he had made contact with another Outlaw
there Ross Armijo who was a gun ship gunner, a Maverick as they were
called. So we all met in Albuquerque this month (Sept 2005).
We laughed real hard and Ross Armijo said he hadn’t laughed this hard
since VN. And I thought to myself that we were laughing together with
the same guys that we were laughing with over thirty years ago. It was
so cool! It is good for the soul to see the people who fought in the
other helicopters “Got your back” as they say now. The stories that we
told of our ordeals in VN now have a different feel to them. Sometime
it seemed to be funny even though it was dangerous then; some of the
stories did bring back the inside the gut feeling too. We were able to
see the young faces in the faces of the men now a little aged that we
knew back then.
We are planning a reunion for next year at a different place in the
USA, if you know anyone of us contact Tony Villarruel at this web
address: tonycathyv5@aol.com
God Bless all of the Outlaws
Tony Villarruel, OUTLAW 26 71--72
606 Date: 2005-09-20 06:10:40
W4 RET Jim King " Sky " ( kingja3@yahoo.com / no homepage) wrote:
I served with the OUTLAWS from later part of 1969 thru
1970. I was known as OUTLAW 28.
In memory of those I served with:
name/nickname name/nickname
Martin/Moms Harr/Harry
Goycochea/Poncho Everett/Jim
Wallace/JC Armstrong/Army
Bradley/Brad Arnold/Arnie
Waldo/Doo Tornillo/Trapper John
Simmons/Tricky Dick Mcalister/Alice
Edwards/Jim Stirewalt/Tuna
Ellis/Rae Livingston/Arr
Mccormack/Lanny Cowart/Chick
Klein/Sugarbear
-- GOD BLESS THEM ALL--
605 Date: 2005-09-15 16:18:45
Roy Lynch (whiteeagle) ( ROYVET175@aol.com / no homepage) wrote:
Just met with 3 other OUTLAWS over the Labor Day week. Tony Villarruel;
Outlaws 71-72, Ivey Miller; Outlaws 71-72, Ross Armijo; Mavericks 70-71
and myself 70-71. We gathered in the mountains of New Mexico and
enjoyed viewing our pictures of when we were young. Talking over great
food and exceptional company about times never forgotten and some that
were. It was really great to have the wives there also, believe they
really enjoyed the break. Visited 1000 year old Pueblo ruins, still
pretty well in tact by the way. Lounging in the cool mountain air, and
remembering all of those we served with. Total great times. We plan to
continue meeting every year, a committment we look forward to. One of
our hopes is to have other Outlaws from back in the day also join us.
will let you know where we will be and when in the near future. Next
years plans are to meet in Vermont with Dave Turner Outlaws 70-71. Take
care guys, already looking forward to our next vist.
604 Date: 2005-09-15 00:53:07
Mike McKinney ( mam0112@msn.com / no homepage) wrote:
Jim,
All my pictures of those days have gone with all my ex wives of those
days, but will look around and see if I can find one. For some reason I
thought Woody was a black guy and was crew chief on 35 before I got
there, but I maybe wwrong on that one. I can,t seem to find anyone who
would know since George Main died. DO you remember Robbie, he was crew
on 37, or JP most of the other names escape me. I will keep searching.
Mike McKinney Bushwacker35
603 Date: 2005-09-07 19:10:57
Jim Stanley ( dragnet36305@yahoo.com / no homepage) wrote:
Ref post# 600. Mike do you have a pic of yourself from back then. I was
the Crew Chief on Buswacker 34. Sure would love to see some of your old
pic from those days. I didn't take too many and lots of them have gone
missing over the years. Do you remember a guy by the name of Woody.
Ayoung blond haired kid from Ind. I think? Thanks Jim
602 Date: 2005-09-05 19:59:45
mack bloodsworth ( htwooh@aol.com / no homepage) wrote:
would love to hear from alloutlaws i served with from 71 to 72
601 Date: 2005-09-04 00:51:30
Doug Wilson ( junglecruise@surfbest.net / no homepage) wrote:
Mike, try pleefoley@aol.com
600 Date: 2005-09-03 18:27:44
Mike Mckinney ( mam0112@msn.com / no homepage) wrote:
Has anybody ever heard from SSG Phillip Foley? He served with us in
1971 at VinhLong in the maint hanger. He was subsequently shipped to Ft
Lewis, Wa to the 116th ahc. He went by the nickname TT. Any way nobody
has seen or heard from him since 1973. If any one has a clue please let
me know. Thanks
Mike Mckinney Bushwacker 35
599 Date: 2005-09-02 21:01:46
DAVE EASTMAN, OL 23,-24 ( cebirdman@adelphia.net /
http://outlawsinvietnam.com) wrote:
You may now reach me at the above email address once again, since I am
hooked up on the cable broadband once more. cebirdman@hotmail.com will
remain as well. Same telephone number as described; I shall keep the
post office box, too.
598 Date: 2005-08-30 03:25:58
Bill Dimond ( outlaw16@aol.com / no homepage) wrote:
Enjoyed your site. I was with the Outlaws from Nov.69 to May 70. That
air conditioner your friend was working on, I brought from the my
quarters when I flew with the EMU's out of Bearcat. Best wishes to all
our friends from the old Viet Nam days..........
597 Date: 2005-08-27 18:36:19
Doug Wilson ( junglecruise@surfbest.net / no homepage) wrote:
The VHCMA (vietnam helicopter crew members association) will have its
next reunion in mid June 2006 in the Phoenix Arizona area. With-in this
reunion are mini reunions held by the different helicopter companies.
All are welcome, crewchiefs, doorgunners,pilots, maint.150th,ect. It is
not necessary to join the VHCMA to attend the reunion. This would be a
great time for us to get together.
596 Date: 2005-08-17 22:31:08
DAVE EASTMAN, OL 23,-24 ( cebirdman@hotmail.com /
http://www.outlawsinvietnam.com) wrote:
Only two weeks until I am in the house; keep your fingers crossed. Here
is news from the VLOA page:
Soon the VLOA Web page will be posting QM items available with prices
and ordering information. Until the details roll out, VLOA will be
offering for sale bronze "Outlaws" belt buckles; "Outlaws" miniture
lapel/tie tack pins; "Outlaws" decals; "Maverick" decals and
"Roadrunner" decals. Detailed information was recently published in the
Outlaws Newsletter with photos and will soon be on the VLOA Web page.
Just wanted to give all a "heads up". To All Outlaws, Mavericks and
Roadrunners: Hi, wish you all good health and good luck. Hope to see
many of you at New Orleans reunion 2006. Best Regards, Al
Al Iller < alair@cswnet.com>
595 Date: 2005-08-09 07:40:02
VANCE SHEARER MAV 36 1967-68 ( VANCE.SHEARER@UTSOUTHWESTERN.EDU / no
homepage) wrote:
DAVE EASTMAN GIVE ME YOUR NEW ADDRESS WHEN YOU GET IT.
594 Date: 2005-08-06 21:42:19
Doug Wilson ( junglecruise@surfbest.net / no homepage) wrote:
Larry Cox web site has a pretty good article about the 175th AHC in the
JAN 1970 Hawk magazine.The names mentioned are C/O Leo A. Krammer,
Mavericks CWO Robert Smith, Lt. John Dye, WO Frederic M. Fellows, SP/4
Jerry Shaffer, SP/4 J.G. Rodriguez and Outlaw Lt. Raymond L. Phillips.
593 Date: 2005-08-05 21:39:20
Larry Cox ( lcoxisu@bellsouth.net / http://www.1stavnbde.com) wrote:
Hi, I sent this email several days ago and the copy to you got kicked
back. Do
What is the correct email for the 175h site?
> Subject: Hawk Magazine online now
>
> Hi guys, I hope summer is treating you well and you are finding
some time for
> family and friends.
>
> I know from previous emails that many of you never saw a copy of
Hawk - the
in-
> country brigade magazine that was published from mid 67 to the end
of 72.
> Well, better late than never. I am in the process of scanning and
loading all
> issues on the brigade website in full size and color. I have 16 up
now, with
> the rest coming over the next several months. Check them out at
this link, and
> please feel free to download any articles or magazines that are of
particular
> interest to you and your company website.
>
> http://www.1stavnbde.com/Hawk/Hawk_index_visual.htm
>
> If you did keep a Hawk or two, there are three issues I have not
found: Nov
> and Dec 1967, and August 1970. I would love to get hold of them
long enough to
> scan them in - no harm will come of them.
>
> Larry
592 Date: 2005-08-04 23:53:30
Doug Wilson ( junglecruise@surfbest.net / no homepage) wrote:
I have been making up e-mail directorys on the 3 flight platoons. I get
permission from the former Outlaw then add their e-mail address to the
list. I would like to start a Outlaw Maintenience 150th and other
support units list. If they dont have an e-mail a phone number will do.
Thanks Doug
591 Date: 2005-07-31 06:01:21
Steven Andreoff Jr ( skabiso@earthlink.net / no homepage) wrote:
OUTLAW 26... Need information on this bird. My dad was a gunner. His
name is Steven Andreoff. I have a picture will try to post it...
590 Date: 2005-07-28 05:31:17
Quin Ryan ( quinryan@yahoo.com / no homepage) wrote:
I stopped in for a quick look. My uncle, Mike Barter served in Outlaw
10. I'm an Army officer myself, and it still amazes me that my Uncle
Mike did what you men did so well.
Uh, you might want to check the scripts in the last few photographs
pages. Don't know what language it is (Vietnamese?), but it SAH ain't
English.
589 Date: 2005-07-22 16:39:37
Bob Allen, OL 20, -27 ( rallen@sbcglobal.net / no homepage) wrote:
John called me yesterday. His email was screwed up and he has it
repaired now.
588 Date: 2005-07-20 22:39:50
Bob Allen OL 20, -27 ( rallen@sbcglobal.net / no homepage) wrote:
Has anyone heard from John Florian recently? I had a lunch meeting
scheduled with him on June 18th and he never made it. My email contacts
have not been returned nor answered. Any body heard from him recently?
587 Date: 2005-07-17 16:39:44
Mike Mckinney ( mam0112@msn.com / no homepage) wrote:
Don Randall a 175th hanger rat died early this morning at 12:07 AM. He
died of agent orange related cancers. He was with us in Vihn Long
1971.May God be with you Don .
Bushwacker 35 Mike Mckinney 1971
586 Date: 2005-07-14 00:08:42
DAVE EASTMAN, OL 23,-24 ( cebirdman@hotmail.com /
http://www.outlawsinvietnam.com) wrote:
OK, Outlaws and Soc Trang friends, the modem gets taken away July 14th,
so does the phone number get maybe buried for a few weeks. Hope to
secure a house mortgage in the meantime, but direct all correspondence
to cebirdman@hotmail.com and I will check back with you at town
libraries until I get a domicile again.
585 Date: 2005-07-06 01:28:13
Roy (Lynch) White Eagle ( ROYVET175@aol.com / no homepage) wrote:
I give thanks for being able to use this computer and communicate with
so many of you. Not a day goes by that I don't recall times in the
175th. Miss all you men. Just visited with Tony V when he came through
New Mexico, it was great to see him and recall old times and see he
still has the mannerisms we all probably held onto. Great seeing you
too Tony, and look forward to our vist with Dave Turner, Ivey Miller,
yourself and Ross Armijo in Sept here. as well as anyone else that can
join us, if so let me or Tony know about the dates and place.
Take care to all, Roy - OUTLAWS, 1st Platoon
584 Date: 2005-06-29 18:23:54
Tony Villarruel ( tonycathyv5@aol.com / no homepage) wrote:
Hey Outlaws, I finally got to see an old friend in New Mexico, his name
is Roy (Lynch) White Egale. I did a layover in Albuquerque and gave him
a call. We had diner and talked over old times with the Outlaws. It was
good to see him. There is a bond that was made in the Nam that can
never be broken. Roy It was good to see you!
Tony Villarruel. Outlaw 26
583 Date: 2005-06-22 17:15:29
Michael McKinney ( mam0112@msn.com / no homepage) wrote:
Greetings to all and may God bless each and every one. I am writing
today to let you all know that we have a man down. SP/5 Don Randall has
been diagnosed with terminal cancer. At this time he has several tumors
in his lungs as well as in his liver and his pancreas has just become
non functional due to the cancer. Don was with us in the hanger,
maintenance platoon, in Dong TAm then transfered to the 175th sometime
around Sept. of 71, again to the maintenance platoon. He has been a
very good friend and been very close all these years. I was lucky
enough to getr to see him this last month and hope to again. Anyway he
lives in Stanton Kentucky and his phone number is 1-606-663-5127 and
I'm sure he would appreciate any phone calls or visits you guys could
make. His cancer has been associated with agent orange,it is terminal
and he has a very short time left. How long are we going to fight this
war? We are still losing somne very special people to it.
Mike McKinney Bushwacker35
582 Date: 2005-06-17 20:20:17
Jim Stanley ( dragnet36305@yahoo.com / no homepage) wrote:
Guys this may sound stupid to you all but I just have to say it. We
just don't know how lucky we are. To of served with a group of (very
young men) that grew up so fast. Many of us went over there as boys and
came back as men. We came from so many different parts of the states
with different back ground but yet came togather as ONE!! God I loved
the 175TH. Them men many of I don't remember their names. The sounds
the smell and the the sights, well I will never forget. I live here in
Dothan, Alabama just down the road from Ft. Rucker. I was so lucky,
living here and being able to go out in the back yard a hear that old
sound we all love of the HUEY flying over head and being able to tell
my wife and daughter a little about it and my times with it. Well all
the HUEYS are about gone from around here and that sound is seldom
heard anymore. Its the newer birds now Black Hawks and Apachie. I live
maybe a quarter of a mile from one of the larger hospitals here in
Dothan. Last night I was out in the back yard, just after dark when I
heard that old sound, The old FLAT IRON on his approch to the pad at
the hospital. Man he was hauling ass. What a sound!!!! Well guys I came
in the house, wife ask what I was doing as I poured me a pretty good
size drink and I told her I wanted to be alone out in the yard for a
little while. What a look she gave me when I said that. Well I went
back out in the yard and I could still hear that old Flat Iron setting
on the pad at the hospital. It was not to long befor the RPM's came up
for take off. When he flew over my house for a split second I was back
in country. The stiff drink??? Well I raised it to all of us that was
so lucky to be called the BEST. THE OUTLAWS! THE MAVERICKS! AND THE
BUSHWACKERS. I MISS YOU GUYS!!! Jim Stanley BUSHWACKER 34
581 Date: 2005-06-10 21:57:04
DAVE EASTMAN, OL 23,-24 ( cebirdman@hotmail.com /
http://www.outlawsinvietnam.com) wrote:
Sorry I can't make the VHPA Reunion in San Francisco this year, but got
too much troubling me this 4th of July. Gotta get out of my domicile on
a beautiful wild river, find a new place, etc. The email will remain,
but probably will have to get a new phone number. Stay tuned,
rotorheads!
580 Date: 2005-05-30 12:21:55
Rick Taylor ( jrttlc@aol.com / no homepage) wrote:
Hey Guys, we are down to 30 and a wakeup for the VHPA Reunion. I hope
we can get as good a turn out as we did last year. It is really good to
get with everyone.
579 Date: 2005-05-27 10:46:09
Sgt Denny U.S.ARMY-IRAQ ( trophy43rider@yahoo.com / no homepage) wrote:
We enjoyed your web-page.I want you all to know that the troops here in
IRAQ appreciate the support back home.Believe it or not i am serving
with a few of the Vietnam Veterans here and we listen to there
advice,it is an honor to be able to serve with them.
578 Date: 2005-05-24 21:04:28
Tony Villarruel ( tonycathy@aol.com / no homepage) wrote:
Check out this site! http://chu65nang67.us/nam/vietnam.html and
follow-it down to the music era for the Nam. All kinds of oldies
(Santna playing on AFVN over our helicopter radio)to name a few! Enjoy
Tony Villarruel OUTLAW 26 71-72
577 Date: 2005-05-23 03:16:00
Ron Petty ( petty92@aol.com / no homepage) wrote:
checking in -hope all are well out there
576 Date: 2005-05-13 06:08:46
Bob Wegner ( bogeybob49@aol.com / no homepage) wrote:
Just found this site with a little help from my friends. Was Outlaw 13
- there from Jan 70 - Jan 71. Good to see some of the old pix. I was in
Vietnam again in 1985 with a news tour flying a Gulfstream II. Went to
Hanoi and Saigon. On the way out I flew over the top of Vinh Long at
41,000 ft. Took a pic of the old place .. believe it or not it still
looked the same. Will send it to you if I can scrounge it up.
575 Date: 2005-05-07 21:14:10
DAVE EASTMAN, OL 23,-24 ( cebirdman@adelphia.net /
http://www.outlawsinvietnam.com) wrote:
Col. David Hackworth is dead. Read about it on this site:
http://www.military.com/Opinions/0,,Hackworth_050505,00.html
More on Agent Orange, Blue, and Pink, too.
574 Date: 2005-05-01 17:12:08
Roy Lynch ( ROYVET175@aol.com / no homepage) wrote:
Just wanted to drop a note and say I hope all is well with all from the
175th AHC.
Outlaws, 2nd Platoon Oct.70-Oct71
573 Date: 2005-04-24 18:44:24
DAVE EASTMAN, OL 23,-24 ( cebirdman@adelphia.net /
http://www.outlawsinvietnam.com/) wrote:
Skipper McRae has once again doctored up a fine web page for the
"Outlaws In Vietnam" book, and the CD that he produced off 46 minutes
of radio traffic, recorded in September, 1967 of an extraction out of
Vinh Long with the Knights and Outlaws. Fun listening to, and for
recollecting our many hours of flight time doing the deed!!
572 Date: 2005-04-09 22:25:46
Doug Wilson ( junglecruise@surfbest.net / no homepage) wrote:
John Florian, my e-mail bounced back. Is your e-mail address correct? I
am still making the Outlaw/Maverick e-mail lists. I would like to make
a 150th e-mail or phone number list if I could get some 150th to
participate.Doug Wilson C/E Mav 35 1966
571 Date: 2005-04-06 19:51:28
John V. Florian ( johnflorian@dmps.k12.ia.us / no homepage) wrote:
I was a member of the 2nd platoon Outlaws from my in country date of
March 1969 to March 1970,and the platoon leader for the last three
months of my tour.
I teach high school English in Des Moines, Iowa and found your site
quite by accident when I found myself with unexpected free time to dash
about the internet.
Thank you for putting all of this together and while my tour in Vietnam
has never been out of my mind for very long, this site has certainly
brought it to the forefront.
Thanks for your effort. John V. Florian Cpt./Inf Call Sign Outlaw 26 -
Nickname of Flavius
570 Date: 2005-03-24 15:49:18
DAVE EASTMAN, OL 23,-24 ( cebirdman@hotmail.com / no homepage) wrote:
Though Saturday, March 26 marks the date of the famed Battle of Easter
Sunday in the Delta now so long ago, March 27th is the earliest Easter
Sunday we've ever had since that 1967 year. For all those that survived
that day, cheers. And, I do appreciate those Mavericks and other Delta
Avn. Bn. gunships for protecting us slicks that went in to rescue the
downed crews in LZ Alpha. We are all still here, and still buddying
up!! We remain closer as the years go by.
569 Date: 2005-03-20 19:24:27
Steven Smith ( smittyt6@tampabay.rr.com / no homepage) wrote:
Served with Outlaws from 1-69 to 1-70. I was a gunner for about six
months in 1st platoon then went to the Mavericks for a while and ended
up driving the crash truck I just love visiting this web sight.
568 Date: 2005-03-16 18:47:27
Tony Villarruel ( tonycathyv5@aol.com / no homepage) wrote:
Hey you all. Just stopping by to say hi, I still have a couple of
Outlaw Hats for sale, and that I now have an e-mail address. Welcome
home OUTLAWS past andpresent!!!!
Tony Villarruel Outlaw 26 71-72.
567 Date: 2005-03-11 00:59:04
larry mennenga ( lmenneng@georgefox.edu / no homepage) wrote:
during 1968 doorgunner on outlaw 6 and 14 also on mavericks for short
time had to drop out due to motion sickness.
566 Date: 2005-03-10 00:38:37
Ronald Alcott ( featherwing59@yahoo.com / no homepage) wrote:
I was a member of the 28th Sig. Det '65-'66. My call sign was Vinh Long
Avionics. You may remember," Any aircraft in the area, como check Fox
Mike, how copy over". Its wonderful to find you again. Have been able
to make contact with two of my buddies of 40 years ago. You have done a
great job putting this together.
565 Date: 2005-02-19 01:36:09
DAVE EASTMAN, OL 23,-24 ( cebirdman@hotmail.com /
http://www.vinhlongoutlaws.com/) wrote:
Guys: Check out the plans to welcome home the Outlaws from Irag on the
VLOA page. There is some serious planning here to be present for these
folks when they have a change-of-command ceremony at Fort Hood in
April. The first year Outlaws are well organized to bring this off!
564 Date: 2005-02-16 03:35:50
Mike Haley ( outlaw13@webtv.net / no homepage) wrote:
The Homecoming you never received will be held on June 13-19 2005 in
Branson, Missouri, for all Vietnam Veterans,Operation Homecoming USA
will be one of the largest Viet Vet reunion ever. Some of the headliner
entertainers include The Beach Boys,Fifth Dimensions, Creedance
Clearwater, Dootie Brothers, Temptations, The Supremes and others. I
would like to see how many Outlaws we can muster for this outstanding
once in a life time event. Sent me an e-mail if you can make this one.
check out the web site at www.operationhomecomingusa.com
563 Date: 2005-01-31 22:20:31
CW3 Scott Keeney ( lskeeney@hotmail.com / no homepage) wrote:
Great website. My father is Andy Keeney and was with the Outlaws during
67-68. I'll be sure to let him know about this site. I currently fly
UH-60's on active duty.
562 Date: 2005-01-21 04:39:48
David Wise ( drwise@innernet.net / no homepage) wrote:
It was my privilege to server with the Outlaws and then the Mavericks
from Aug 68 to Aug 69. Though I completed a total of 28 years in the
Army, I never served in a finer unit then the 175th. I was especially
impressed by our enlisted men.They were almost all draftees but in all
my years of service, I never saw a better group of warriors. Many
thanks to all of them. Almost all of us pilots owe our life to a crew
chief or gunner.I know they pulled my butt out of the jaws of death
more times than I care to recall. Thanks to all of you heros; past,
present and still to come.
561 Date: 2005-01-12 06:23:18
mike mckinney ( mam0112@msn.com / no homepage) wrote:
hello OUTLAWS. this is Bushwacker 35. hello to Tony Villaruel, Jim
Stanley, Bo hainer, Lt lockhart, Mack Bloodsworth, and Don Randell. I
have been watching and reading this site for some time. Good to hear
from all of you and know that you are all doing quite well.I was C/E on
Bushwacker 35 and Mr Queen was the pilot that taught me to fly. Great
guy. Bo hainer was in the back seat on 35 sleeping on a chinook escort
while I got to fly all over, great people and great times. I have kept
in contact with Don Randell and George Main. George passed away in 2001
after a gallant battle with cancer. He always was a hell of a fighter.
I finally found Mack Bloodsworth after all this time this past year,
what a treat. Sure miss you guys Bushwacker 35 mike mckinney
560 Date: 2005-01-08 23:05:45
Doug Wilson ( junglecruise@surfbest.net / no homepage) wrote:
Outlaw/Maverick/150th/ect.roster.I was hoping someone else would do
this. I am collecting all Outlaw types for a current roster. Maybe we
can all get together at the San Francisco VHPA reunion july 4 2005
weekend.What I would like is your NAME,YEAR,PILOT/DOORGUNNER/or
CREWCHIEF,SHIP NUMBER or CALLSIGN,E-MAIL ADDRESS or PHONE NUMBER.
Example Doug Wilson-65to66-C/E 35- junglecruise@surfbest.netI hope to
hear from you!
559 Date: 2004-12-25 22:44:57
DAVE EASTMAN, OL 23,-24 ( cebirdman@hotmail.com /
http://OUTLAWSINVIETNAM.com) wrote:
Seasons' Greetings to all! I enjoy getting phone calls and emails from
all of those who we flew with and once saved! It is intriguing to me to
converse with those who possibly would not be with us today! Seems
miraculous from time to time. Don Casper, Jon Myhre, Jim Martinson, and
all others who survived Easter Sunday, 1967--God Bless!
558 Date: 2004-12-17 11:13:22
John Perkins ( japerkins82@yahoo.com / no homepage) wrote:
Flew crew chief on OL12 'til June '67. Wanted to know if anyone has
ever had the old Outlaw pocket patch made up again.
557 Date: 2004-12-17 08:24:09
Dennis Jackson ( strummerjack@hotmail.com / no homepage) wrote:
Flew in the Outlaws in 69. My first crew chief was Leonard "Libby"
Liberatoscioli. Would like to thank Dave Eastman for his help in being
able to contact Libby. Anyone that might have know Libby or myself I
would like to hear from them. That period of my life is very blurrey.
But I can say I will never forget the first time I lifted off in a
UH-1. It will forever be etched in what is left of my mine. The night
hunter killers are still clear. We flew flair ship mostly. Hope to hear
from someone from then. And I would like to make Frosco this year also.
556 Date: 2004-12-07 21:18:10
DAVE EASTMAN, OL 23,-24 ( cebirdman@hotmail.com /
http://outlawsinvietnam.com) wrote:
I just received my copies of "In the Shadow of the Blade." Just
absolutely superlative! Give a few for Christmas presents to your
family and loved ones. This is very heartwarming, and teary! Go to the
website and order online @$30 per copy and some shipping. You can play
it on the computer if you do not have a DVD player... Great Huey flying!
555 Date: 2004-12-02 23:18:00
Tony Villarruel ( no email / no homepage) wrote:
Merry Christmas! I still believe in the Christ in Christmas. You all
enjoy every day, you deserve it!.
Tony Outlaw 26
554 Date: 2004-12-02 19:08:36
Hughs ( hughs1111@aol.com / no homepage) wrote:
Rial Lynn Hughs (175th AHC
circa 1970-1971) was my uncle and we would very much like to hear any
stories you folks might have. It's been 20 years since his suicide and
it would be a nice time for his sons to hear tell of him. If you are so
inclined please e-mail me and I can forward on to the family. Thank you.
553 Date: 2004-11-25 18:14:41
Rick Taylor ( JRTTLC@AOL.com / no homepage) wrote:
A heads up for those who plan to send mail and packages to our "New"
Outlaw friends in Iraq. I have been advised that the cut off for
packages is 1 Dec and 10 Dec for mail to arrive by Christmas. They
still expect to be back to Fort Hood in February. If we still plan to
have a welcome home party for them as we discussed at the VHPA Reunion
we need to look at mid to end of March. Their OL3 told me that they
will take a 30 day leave upon return and then they must recover the
equipemnt shipped to Houston by boat. The Ops Officer consulted with
the OL6 and thought that 6 to 7 weeks after actual return was best. I
have got some ideas and possible contributions from local suppliers but
I need input from you guys before I an go any further. Bob Smith has
been unreachable. He is the guilty party that got me started on this
now he disappears. Just kidding. Bob if you get this please contact me.
You are guilty until proven guilty. HAPPY THANKSGIVING !
552 Date: 2004-11-18 01:36:54
Ron Petty ( petty92@aol.com / no homepage) wrote:
checking in
551 Date: 2004-11-11 04:58:39
Jim Spiers ( maverickfive@aol.com / no homepage) wrote:
Some additional information on the passing of Rich Geraghty:
Funeral Services will be held, Friday, Nov. 12 at St. Edward Catholic
Church, 2601 Spring Stuebner Rd., Spring TX at 11:00 am (phone # 281
353 9774); followed by Military service at Houston National Cemetery,
10410 Veterans Memorial, Houston TX.
In lieu of flowers, please make donations in memory of Richard Geraghty
to St. Luke's Episcopal Hospital, Office of Healthcare Philanthrophy,
6620 Main St. Ste 1410, Houston TX 77030.
550 Date: 2004-11-10 00:39:33
Doug Wilson ( junglecruise@surfbest.net / no homepage) wrote:
Stu, I am sorry to hear of the passing of your brother Rich Geraghty. I
didnt know him but I have only herd good things about him. Sincerely
Doug Wilson C/E Maverick 35 1966
549 Date: 2004-11-08 05:41:15
Stu Geraghty ( gator_surfer@hotmail.com / no homepage) wrote:
I was doing a search for family history a while back and came across my
brother’s picture on your site, Rich Geraghty. He and I discussed your
site two weeks ago when we were together for our father’s funeral. Just
as you mention in the picture caption he was the collected one and was
able to get up in front of 100+ friends and family and tell stories for
the rest of us that were too broken up to talk.
I wanted to let you know that Rich passed away yesterday (11-6-04) and
there are services this coming week in Houston, TX. I don’t have any
details as of yet but thought you possibly would want to know.
If you have an interest in coming to Houston let me know and I can get
you more info. Thanks and keep up the excellent web site!
Stu Geraghty
gonefishin@tampabay.rr.com
548 Date: 2004-11-04 04:41:51
Larry Miller ( lkmiller7@earthlink.net / no homepage) wrote:
served with 175th March 1968 to March 1969 CE outlaw 11 Looking for CWO
D. Krestole
547 Date: 2004-11-02 16:30:23
Bob Allen ( rallen@sbcglobal.net / no homepage) wrote:
Just got my copy of Dave Eastman's "OUTLAWS IN VIETNAM", and my black
Outlaw hat and patch from Tony Villarruel. Great job to both of you.
You make all Outlaws even more proud.
546 Date: 2004-10-29 02:05:12
Dave Eastman, OL 23,-24 ( cebirdman@hotmail.com /
http://www.buttondepress.com/BostonManifesto/stolenhonor.wmv) wrote:
This is a very good video of the experiences of the POW pilots at the
Hanoi Hilton that I think all of you would interesting to view. Pretty
powerful stuff, glad many of us never had to undergo these terrible
events.
545 Date: 2004-10-18 15:45:44
John R. Clauson ( greengenes@citlink.net / no homepage) wrote:
Road Runner Outlaw"44" 1960-1970. We went from the 13th Bn. to the
214th the year I was there. Any history of the unit after that change??
544 Date: 2004-10-17 20:59:10
Bemowski Dan ( dbemo@powercom.net / no homepage) wrote:
Outlaw 13 "NUMBER THIRTEEN" 70-71?. I'm looking for anyone that severed
on or with #13 for dad, KEN BEMOWSKI.
543 Date: 2004-10-10 19:39:58
David Young ( dkyoung@cox-internet.com / no homepage) wrote:
Outlaw 10 & 12 Feb 71-72. Looking for(snoopy)Fred Turner and Jim
Weinecki(spelling)and everyone else during that time.
542 Date: 2004-10-09 16:40:22
Doug Wilson ( junglecruise@surfbest.net / no homepage) wrote:
There is a nice photo of OUTLAW 10 1970 on the back page of the 2005
VHCMA calender taken by Richard Mikesell.
541 Date: 2004-09-28 03:31:10
DAVE EASTMAN, OL 23,-24 ( cebirdman@hotmail.com / no homepage) wrote:
Thanks to all members of the former Vinh Long crowd that continue to
contact me after finding out about the book. I experience very
enjoyable conversations with those men who have not had any contact
whatsoever with the Outlaws or the 150th in all this time, over 36
years ago. I never know who is going to be on the other end of that
phone; many do not know about this guestbook or web site, either, due
to our generation's "computer illiteracy." Keep a-going, and talk to ya
soon. Isn't great to email our folks in Iraq??!
540 Date: 2004-09-24 17:04:24
Bob Allen, OL 27 ( no email / no homepage) wrote:
Larry Cunningham, I have a picture of you standing in front of the
bunker by the 2nd platoon hootch. Let me hear from you.
539 Date: 2004-09-23 16:51:49
Bob Allen ( rallen@sbcglobal.net / no homepage) wrote:
Served 6/69 through 6/70, Outlaw 27.
Second platoon Outlaws...Remember Crash Schulman, Newby Nord, Biggie
Nelson, Dutch Verhaar, Dan Ziehm and the rest of the boys...John
Florian, if you're out there, give me a shout.
538 Date: 2004-08-24 13:31:26
Tony Villarruel ( no email / no homepage) wrote:
Sorry, I got in a huury! Reference 537. I do have some black ball caps
with the OUTLAWS patch embroidered, they look good! I am selling them
with an OUTLAWS sticker for twenty-five dollars, shipping and postage
included. send a check or money order to: Tony Villarruel, address 340
W. 2425 N. Harrisville, Utah, 84414, phone (801) 786-8588, and I will
send a hat and sticker to you. As we advance in age some of us need to
protect our balding heads from the sun and the cold. With all the hats
that have some type of print on them this one has a certain attachment
to our past that we are proud of. Tony Villarruel, OUTLAWS RULE!!!!
537 Date: 2004-08-23 22:28:19
Tony Villarruel ( no email / no homepage) wrote:
( no email / no homepage) wrote: I still got some hatsfor sale! Tony
Villarruel
Outlaws,
I have some OUTLAWS stickers that I have been requested to sell; they
look good on a bumper, or even a back window of a truck (that's where I
put mine). I a'm getting the inpression that there is a lot of pride in
this unit, and it should be. I am not taking anything away from any
other unit that was in Vietnam, but then we all couldn't be from the
best helicopter assult company the OUTLAWS, in which we were. So I had
some of these stickers made and handed them out to all the OUTLAWS that
went to the reunions that I had went to; it has a special meaning to
those who were in the Outlaws.
If you would like to buy on, send me a self- addressed envelope with a
money order or check for five dollors to Tony Villarruel, address 340
W. 2425 N. Harrisville, Utah, 84414, phone (801) 786-8588, and I will
send one to you. I only have a few left, so don't hesitate. I also am
having some baseball hats that are being made with the logo, the proto
type look real good. I wear it proudly. It doesn't mean anything to
anyone around me, but to me it means everything. God Bless guys.
Tony Villarruel OUTLAW 26 71-72.
536 Date: 2004-08-15 15:26:33
DAVE EASTMAN, OL 23,-24 ( cebirdman@hotmail.com /
http://outlawaviation.com.test.bluedomino.com/lgfc.html) wrote:
Here is the current web site for those Outlaws currently serving in
Iraq.
Try giving them an email!
535 Date: 2004-08-14 23:10:52
Dennis Moore ( dmoore52@bellsouth.net / no homepage) wrote:
I was stationed at Vinh Long with the 7/1 A-Troop from April 1970 to
May 1971. I remember the great guys with the 175th. I now live in
Southaven,Ms
534 Date: 2004-08-14 00:43:47
thomasgriffin ( tcgriffin@comcast.net / no homepage) wrote:
i forgot to mention in earlier note that i was crewchief on OL20
533 Date: 2004-08-14 00:12:31
thomasgriffin ( tcgriffin@comcast.net / no homepage) wrote:
i was with the 175th & 150th march 1968 - march 1969 at vinh long.
i did not know this site existed. it was a real pleasure to find it and
read all the history and look at all the great pictures. it sure
brought back alot of memories, both good and bad. i have a few pictures
that i can add to the collection if you are interested in having them.
send me an e-mail if you want them. there is a man listed in the kia
section that i would like to pay tibute to. his name is john price. he
was killed about the third week of march 1969. if i recall correctly he
was in charge of line maint. for the mavericks. he was a good man. what
more can you say about a person . this is a great web site for all of
us old outlaw vets. keep up the good work.
532 Date: 2004-08-08 10:24:03
ROSS ARMIJO ( MUSTANG66FB@AOL.COM / no homepage) wrote:
YOU KNOW I HAVE BEEN LOKING AT THIS WEB SITE FOR 5 YEARS AND STILL
CAN'T IMAGINE WHY YOU DON'T HAVE TOMMY IVY'S NAME ON THE LIST OF MEN
THAT HAVE DIED OVER THERE I TOLD YOU ABOUT IT ONCE BEFORE AND GAVE YOU
THE DETAILS AND EVAN SENT YOU SOME PIC'S. I GUESS WHO EVER MAINTAINS
THIS WEB SIT JUST DOSENT CARE TO HEAR ABOUT SO I WILL NO LONGER VISIT
THIS SITE AS IT HAS NEVER BOTHERED TO RESPOND OR EVEN GET AT THE TRUTH.
SPEC 5 ROSS ARMIJO MAVERICK 31
531 Date: 2004-08-06 01:58:36
Gene Racine ( generacine@hotmail.com / no homepage) wrote:
Hello,
Happen to stumble across your web page. I served with the 175th from
march 1967 till April 1967. I was sent home for emergency leave as
mother mother died and was re-assigned in the states. I never had a
chance to know anybody very well while there and never had the
opportunity to follow up with any of the great people that I did get to
know while I was there. I served as a radio operator. Can't remember
any names, but if I were reminded of any I would surely remember. I
welcome any comment from anyone....Thanks for being here for
me....Regards, Gene Racine
530 Date: 2004-07-22 03:09:20
Doug Wilson ( junglecruise@surfbest.net / no homepage) wrote:
I just recieved a nice Outlaw Sticker from Tony Villarruel Outlaw 26
today. Tony also has some ball caps Black with the Outlaw logo for $25
postage included. Tonys address is on "message 526".Doug Maverick 35
529 Date: 2004-07-20 03:17:47
Dickie Dean ( rdean44@sbcglobal.net / no homepage) wrote:
Looking for contact with Dick Koenig, who may have flown with my
brother, Chuck Dean, in the 175th the Mavericks. Could you tell me
about my brother on his first tour at Vinh Long.
Thanks
Dickie Dean
528 Date: 2004-07-18 20:40:14
Dickie Dean ( rdean44@sbcglobal.net / no homepage) wrote:
I am the younger brother of Chuck Dean who flew with the Mavericks
'67-'68 at Vinh Long. He was wounded through the leg then sent to
Brooke's in San Antonio, Texas. He ultimately recovered and got out of
the service to fly airliners but had to wait. Later re-upped in '71 to
fly cobras and was killed on Aug. 15, 1972. I would like to hear from
anyone who knew or flew with him at Vinh Long as a Maverick, or those
in '72 that knew him.
Thanks
Dickie Dean
527 Date: 2004-07-12 19:16:35
michael Vernet ( miravernet@yahoo.com / no homepage) wrote:
HI Iwas an Outlaw from May 68 To may 69. I worked in Operation and flew
door gunner for Outlaw 6. would like to hear from fellow OUTLAWS and
anybody that lives in Colorado. michael
526 Date: 2004-07-09 13:46:50
Tony Villarruel ( no email / no homepage) wrote:
Outlaws,
I have some OUTLAWS stickers that I have been requested to sell; they
look good on a bumper, or even a back window of a truck (that's where I
put mine). I a'm getting the inpression that there is a lot of pride in
this unit, and it should be. I am not taking anything away from any
other unit that was in Vietnam, but then we all couldn't be from the
best helicopter assult company the OUTLAWS, in which we were. So I had
some of these stickers made and handed them out to all the OUTLAWS that
went to the reunions that I had went to; it has a special meaning to
those who were in the Outlaws.
If you would like to buy on, send me a self- addressed envelope with a
money order or check for five dollors to Tony Villarruel, address 340
W. 2425 N. Harrisville, Utah, 84414, phone (801) 786-8588, and I will
send one to you. I only have a few left, so don't hesitate. I also am
having some baseball hats that are being made with the logo, the proto
type look real good. I wear it proudly. It doesn't mean anything to
anyone around me, but to me it means everything. God Bless guys.
Tony Villarruel OUTLAW 26 71-72.
525 Date: 2004-06-28 21:35:02
Kirstin Mercer ( BGSUalum@aol.com / no homepage) wrote:
I live in the DC metro area and wanted to post quick and let you all
know that the East half of the Vietnam wall is now closed for
replacement of the lighting. In mid-August, the East half is scheduled
to re-open and the West half will be closed through October. Wanted to
give you all a heads up in case you're planning a trip to DC that
included viewing the Wall.
Kirstin Mercer
(would-be daughter-in-law of CWO John Mercer, who flew with the
Mavericks in the late 60s) (x-posted to Mavericks website)
524 Date: 2004-06-26 15:19:51
Rick Taylor ( JRTTLC@AOL.com / no homepage) wrote:
It's preflight time for the Reunion. I am in Dallas conducting an LZ
Recon. I can tell you the beer is cold and the weather is not too hot.
(Normally it is hot this time of year). All is about ready for the CA.
Naturally the Guns will be late. Look forward to seeing you guys again.
Rick Taylor
Outlaw 3
523 Date: 2004-06-24 14:23:15
Wakeman ( d6a@webtv.net / no homepage) wrote:
Maybe it's just 'mortality' catching up with me.But,after 39 years I
figure it was way past tyme to tell all of you just how proud I am to
have been able to serve with you!
And to give thanks to all support groups that made the Outlaws one of
the greatest flying units in history. Kudos to all!! Past and present!
Started out as a 'hanger rat' in April 65
Was CE on OL24 OL21
I was transfered to the 114th [on paper only] in July of '66 to crew
for W.Maddox who gave me my 1'st 'check flight'
Upon Col. Dempsey's arrival I started flying co-pilot for him as well
as maintaining the aircraft and landing pad at Can Tho. My call signs
were 'Delta 6 Alpha' & 'Black Knight6' on opperations.
Keep'em flyin' & soft landings for you all!
In gratitude, Wakeman [Wake, Youngblood, Hawkeye, or, SOB] whatever
ya'll called me, you are never far from my constant thoughts!
522 Date: 2004-06-18 10:56:31
Martin Baker ( martin.f.baker@boeing.com / no homepage) wrote:
Chou Ong...
Thought I'd pop some smoke and see if any of you Rotorheads know a
friend of mine named Dave Osborne?
He was a Maverick in 67- flew as crew on "Satan's Playmate" and
"Morning After" and some others. Only flew Guns not Slicks....anyway, I
am good friends with him and he has about 2000 slides in good shape of
his time in Nam and is interested in getting in contact with anyone
interested.... Let me know-I'll pass it on...I gotta Bug out most Ricki
Tik, so keep em flyin...Marty
521 Date: 2004-06-16 21:03:09
Sean Huggins ( sean.f.huggins@us.army.mil / no homepage) wrote:
Greetings all from LSA Anaconda, Iraq. I have the privilege of serving
as the current Outlaw 06 for Bravo Troop, 1st Battalion, 158th Aviation
Regiment, currently deployed to Operation Iraqi Freedom II. I have been
welcomed by many original Outlaws and hope to correspond with many more
in the future. Do not hesitate to contact me/us. Thank you all for your
selfless service to our great nation and establishing such a fine
organization with a tremendous history. Sincerely, CPT Sean Huggins
520 Date: 2004-06-16 15:11:22
Dennis Hiemstra ( dennhmstr@aol.com / no homepage) wrote:
I am waiting in anticipation for next weeks VHCMA Reunion in
Indianapolis. Hoping to see many old friends and meet a few new ones.
Went to Pheonix 2 years ago but missed last years in Atlanta. Just a
note to all, you do not need to be a VHCMA member to attend.
On a personal note I would like to hear from Tony "VNAF" Villaruel in
particular as well as any other 175th personnel. See ya all in Indy.
519 Date: 2004-06-14 03:17:52
DAVE EASTMAN, OL 23,-24 ( cebirdman@hotmail.com /
http://ct.stratham.nhctc.edu/~davideastman/project/FINALPROJECTcis124.html))
wrote:
FOR THOSE WHO DESIRE TO BE IN THE LINE OF THE CALL OF DUTY, HERE IS AN
eMail FROM A FELLOW DELTA AVN. BN. CREWMEMBER: "I am in email contact
with one of the Outlaw Pilots in Iraq, and have sent her a care
package, plan to send another next month.
They are, of course, holding up all the old traditions, but finding
booze is very difficult for them. If you have any means of resupply of
medicinal potions, they would be greatly appreciated."
NOW, IF YOU PREVIOUSLY GOT THE EMAIL I SENT AROUND THE LOOP FROM THE
PRESENT "CO" OF THE OUTLAWS IN IRAQ, SEIZE THE INITIATIVE!!
518 Date: 2004-06-12 01:43:33
Jim Spiers ( maverickfive@aol.com / no homepage) wrote:
Attention Outlaws and Mavericks...I am preparing for the 2004 VHPA
reunion in Dallas and thought it would be nice if the Outlaws and
Mavericks could show our colors. So I been busy getting some T-shirts
printed up for those of you who might be interested. I'm not computer
smart enough to attach a photo of the shirts on this bulletin board,
but If you'll e-mail me, I'll be glad to show you the shirts and take
your orders.
517 Date: 2004-06-10 21:45:53
Jack Amoruso ( jamoruso1@comcast.net / no homepage) wrote:
Was a member of the Outlaws/Bushwhackers during 1971 & 1972, worked
in Operations, as a Flight Operations Specialist. Just a note of
interest for you, I have the Outlaw Flag, it was givien to me when I
left the unit for state side.
516 Date: 2004-06-09 14:50:10
Rich Roberson ( r_richbe@bellsouth.net / no homepage) wrote:
RE: Post 511. The picture called "planning" in the "Current Outlaws"
posting that is apparently also posted at FOrt Hood is of Tim Diller
(standing) and Earl Wayne Leininger (sitting) planning a flight.
515 Date: 2004-06-02 14:14:13
Tony Villarruel ( no email / no homepage) wrote:
I wanted to say thank you to Jim Stanly (BushWhacker 34) for the
reception he gave to the OUTLAWS. He was responsible for the "Wecome
175th OUTLAWS and MAVERICKS" on the marquee in front of the Dothan VFW.
It was thoughtful of Jim to do that for us OUTLAWS. It is an honnor to
meet him again. Thanks Jim for all you did.
Tony Villarruel OUTLAW 26, 71-72.
514 Date: 2004-05-31 20:18:09
Doug Wilson ( junglecruise@surfbest.net / no homepage) wrote:
A friend of mine John Brennen 114th AHC is making a book with Viet Nam
Helicopter art. John would like photos of NickNames (Daddy Rabbit,
Satins Playmate ect) painted rocket pods, personalized nose art ect. If
you wish to contribute photos (scan and send) contact John Brennen at:
johnmailman@yahoo.com
Doug
513 Date: 2004-05-28 20:31:25
Tony Villarruel ( no email / no homepage) wrote:
Hi all. I went to the 162nd reunion. It was great to see Ivey Miller
there; OUTLAWS at the same time. We hung-out together with our wives,
and looked at the displays in the Fort Rucker Aviation museum. We went
to Ivey’s house in Georgia and stayed with him for a couple of days
after the reunion; I enjoyed the time with him. We look at his pictures
and I saw old friends, but memories fade and so do names. We talked
about good times and some flying situations we were in, I was glade to
see Ivey made it home.
At the reunion a documentary called: In the Shadow of the Blade; it was
shown to all the vets that attended, it was tearful. I hope to see it
on PBS or any other channel that will show it. It is about a rebuilt
Huey (Slick) that flew from Georgia to New Mexico and points in
between, landing in school yards, back yards, even in the forest, (I
remember the tight landing zones we had to land in.) just like old
times. The crew made contact with other vets, and were given rides in
the slick; one vet said “The last time I rode in a helicopter I was
lying on my back”. Another story was told by a mother whose son died in
VN, and for years she had thought her son had died alone, but one of
the crew that was on this flight, was the guy who tried to rescue him
in a fire fight, he told her he died in his arms, which made her feel
good that he did not die alone, but with family. Allot of our emotions
we have are in the documentary. To see this ask PBS, HBO, History
Channel, or any other channel to show it; tell you want to see In the
Shadow of the Blade.
God Bless all the OUTLAWS even the ones in Iraq.
Tony Villarruel
512 Date: 2004-05-27 16:03:09
Jerry Turner ( egturner@mail.ev1.net / no homepage) wrote:
Served with the 114th at Vinh Long 1965 and with A Co. 101st Avn Bn at
Soc Trang 1965-66 (Winged Warriors). Thought I'd let you know that the
Outlaw callsign is being used in Iraq, and that your lineage is being
carried on by our current Aviators...
Warrior 25
511 Date: 2004-05-21 13:09:29
colette lemmon ( tcat@surferz.net / no homepage) wrote:
Correction (regarding last post). I think we have the wrong call #. OL
15...maybe? The rest is accurate. Thanks.
510 Date: 2004-05-16 13:27:17
colette lemmon ( tcat@surferz.net / no homepage) wrote:
Anybody remember Earl "Wayne" Leininger (Outlaw 26, in- country late 69
or early 70? through the next 18 months as best we can reconstruct).
Class 69-33 out of Ft. Wolters. His brother Stan would appreciate
hearing from anybody that might have served with him. Thanks much.
509 Date: 2004-05-14 04:20:12
DAVE EASTMAN, OL 23,-24 ( cebirdman@hotmail.com /
http://ct.stratham.nhctc.edu/~davideastman/project/FINALPROJECTcis124.html)
wrote:
Just finished web page design class in a Vo-tech school. Have an
OUTLAWS IN VIETNAM page link on it; check it out. Thank you Jim Stanley
for your courtesy--seeya at the airport!!
508 Date: 2004-05-10 18:06:23
Richard Leister ( rwleister@aol.com / no homepage) wrote:
Very happy to find this history. I believe I have a copy of the history
or A Company 502 deployed to RVN in 1964, the designation before the
175th. Keep up the work on the history, we deserve it.
Dick Leister Outlaw 6 1965-66
507 Date: 2004-05-01 13:16:19
Jim Pengov ( pengov@comcast.net / no homepage) wrote:
Hello Everyone, I am going to Dallas with OL21. I will have my camera
but none of my slide equiptment. I am still converting slides to
picture cd's for any one that is interested email me. I no longer do
the conversion for free. The cost is $0.25 cents per photo. All money,
except postage, will go to the Lorain County Vietnam Memorial Fund. If
you are sending payment at the time you send the slides, make your
check out to the Lorain County Vietnam Memorial Fund.
I am looking forward to Texas in July! God Bless you all- Jim
506 Date: 2004-04-23 20:56:27
DAVE EASTMAN, OL 23,-24 ( cebirdman@hotmail.com / no homepage) wrote:
GOT MY AIRLINE TICKET FOR DALLAS!! Hope to see many of you Outlaws and
Mavericks at the July 1-5th VHPA convention. I know some will be
attending for the first time, but we will have an outstanding
representation of the first and second slick platoons, as well as
Mavericks for this one! Make sure to attend!! In the meantime, on to
Mother Rucker in May!!
505 Date: 2004-04-18 06:07:21
Gaden Maney ( Gaden@myexcel.com / no homepage) wrote:
Does anyone remember WO Barry Rhash? March 1971.
504 Date: 2004-04-16 12:49:49
george blow ( geomaral@juno.com / no homepage) wrote:
proud member of the outlaws from feb.69 to sept. 70.crewchief of outlaw
60 and outlaw 15.would like to here from any and all from that time
frame, especially "skip" kelsch.
503 Date: 2004-04-14 14:04:36
Tony Villarruel ( no email / no homepage) wrote:
Just a line to keep the reunion updated. Eleven names are now on the
list to be at the reunion on May 14, 2004, at Fort Rucker Alabama. All
OUTLAWS are welcome. We will be meeting at the Quality Inn in Dothan,
Alabama. See you there. Tony V. OUTLAW 26
502 Date: 2004-04-14 03:50:43
DAVE EASTMAN, OL 23,-24 ( cebirdman@hotmail.com / no homepage) wrote:
Here is one of the VLOA's member's lasting tribute. Do with it what you
wish:
from: Ernie Isbell
National Director
Vinh Long Outlaw Association (VLOA)
***************************************************
Dear VLOA Members:
I am sending you the wish of my Dad (Travis Wilson) as to the local
organization he wanted to help. Dad stated that since Fort Rucker was
so near and that a vast number of retirees live within a small radius,
he would like to have donations sent to the Wiregrass Hospice
Organization.
Dad would like everyone to know the dignity and respect he received by
having this organization help him in his final days. I do not think
that Mom, I, and my wife could have taken Dad home if not for their
help. It was truly is a rewarding experience for Dad to be at home and
have constant love and companionship from his family and friends.
The address is:
Wiregrass Hospice
1970 East Andrews Avenue
Ozark, Al 36360
Please let everyone know that we appreciate the kind emails and calls
that we have received.donation.
Ernie Isbell
National Director
Vinh Long Outlaw Association (VLOA)
***************************************************
501 Date: 2004-04-05 02:56:25
James W Rickard ( Vabigjim@msn.com / no homepage) wrote:
I have realy enjoyed this great homepage.I spent my 1st tour in vietnam
1964-65 in Soc Trang.
500 Date: 2004-04-02 07:07:00
DAVE EASTMAN, OL 23,-24 ( cebirdman@hotmail.com /
http://OUTLAWSINVIETNAM.COM) wrote:
Can anybody help this guy out?? "I am researching the history of the
WOC School TAC Officer. Specifically, I'm trying to ascertain exactly
when TAC Officers stopped wearing Hemet Liners and began wearing Black
Shirts and Hats. I believed it occurred sometime in the 1970's. I'm
currently serving as a TAC Officer with 1st Warrant Officer Company and
I've taken on this project on behalf of the unit. If you have any TAC
Officer stories, pictures or any information about the Black Shirt
question; I'd truly appreciate the help. Furthermore, if you happen to
know anyone who served as a TAC Officer between 1968 and 1980; I would
be interested in communicating with them."
Thank You,
CW3 William (Marty) Martin
TAC Officer
1st Warrant Officer Company
Warrant Officer Career Center
Fort Rucker, Alabama
334-255-1486 DSN: 558
499 Date: 2004-04-01 16:45:24
Dennis Sheppard ( timelegend@hotmail.com /
http://communities.msn.com/Vietnam6970VinhLongAirField/home.html) wrote:
Nice web site I was with the 292nd Finance Section, MACV, Vinh Long
From Dec 69 to Dec 70. I was wounded in the May 1970 mortar attack as I
was pulling guard duty. Alot of memories from intentional gassing of
our hooch to the ammo dump explosion. There are over 300 photos at my
website go and enjoy and if you can name people in the photos please do
so and email me the info. Welcome home brothers....we are all part of
history.
498 Date: 2004-03-26 20:35:56
Jim Stanley BUSHWACKER 34 ( DRAGNET36305@YAHOO.COM / no homepage) wrote:
Do forget about the SECURITY getting on post at Ft. Rucker. As of today
when I spoke with the MP DESK you will need a PHOTO ID and Proof of you
POV Ins. Now keep in mind this SECURITY S.O.P. could change at anytime.
Can't wait to see everyone. Have a safe trip here... Jim
497 Date: 2004-03-26 16:45:29
Michael L Stanberry ( mtstan@family-net.net / no homepage) wrote:
I was Outlaw 25 and flight safty Officer Nov 1966-67. This was the
first of two tours. I was recommend by Dave Eastman to become a AC and
later WO1 Dick Hyde as company Flight Inst/Safty Officer.
I was close friends with Gary Wesselman & Larry Reeves. God Bless
them. I've been in hinding but now out.
496 Date: 2004-03-25 23:05:33
DAVE EASTMAN, OL 23,-24 ( cebirdman@hotmail.com /
http://OUTLAWSINVIETNAM.COM) wrote:
HERE IS THE PHONE NUMBER FOR RESERVATIONS FOR THE MAY 14-16 REUNION
DATES: 175TH & 162ND UNITS:
FORT RUCKER from Dothan (25 min.) Quality Inn (Formerly Holiday Inn
West), (334) 794-6601 Attached to the lobby is the "Great Southern
Mining Co". This is where a great many of the 162nd roosted last time
in 2002 and where the reunion was held.
It has been confirmed that on Friday night (May 14th) that the "Great
Southern Mining Co" has been reserved for the 162nd and will remain
open as long as we want!
495 Date: 2004-03-15 06:19:48
Dave Logan ( phoenix@gotnet.net / http://thirdwavedave.com) wrote:
If you haven't been able to find Pat Tominey as of this date, give me a
call 24/7 @ 9169857706 and I will let you know how to contact him. I
spent some time with Pat at Ft. Ord and he is on my website listed
above if you want to take a look at him during those days. Give me a
call when you get a chance.
494 Date: 2004-03-14 20:43:17
Rich Roberson ( r_richbe@bellsouth.net / no homepage) wrote:
We also lost a gunner, Tom Ivey, during my tour. HE is not on the KIA
list either.
Incident Date 710120
057 SP4 Tommy Hubert Ivey G 175 AHC, 214 CAB
493 Date: 2004-03-14 20:21:42
Rich Roberson ( r_richbe@bellsouth.net / no homepage) wrote:
Great siite! I do wonder about who keeps up the list of guys that were
killed. I know that during my tour, WO1 Robert Morrison Persinger was
hit and died in a Saigon hospital after being medevaced. I would like
to see him remembered with the rest of the guys.
492 Date: 2004-03-10 20:07:55
DAVE EASTMAN, OL 23,-24 ( cebirdman@hotmail.com /
http://OutlawsinVietnam.com) wrote:
Here is the forwarded news story. This could be the present Outlaws
team at Fort Hood--they are now a VIP company
> (CBS) The army chopper crews call themselves "The Outlaws" -- they
skim
low,
> and fast, over the roofs of Baghdad. Every one is a possible
hiding place
for
> an insurgent.
>
> What the terrorists won't know is that General Ricardo Sanchez,
commander
of
> all 120,000 coalition forces in Iraq, is onboard.
>
> CBS' Dan Rather wanted to know what he hoped to accomplish.
>
> "We will be able to get out to the border to look first hand at
what is
going
> on," Sanchez explained.
>
> Ten months into his command, the general knows it's essential to
visit all
the
> corners of his territory to listen to all sides.
>
> "As I travel around the country, there are more than, probably, 90
percent
of
> Iraqis who say they want the army back," he said.
>
> His destination today: Basra, 300 miles south of Baghdad, Iraq's
second
city.
>
> General Andrew Stewart, commands the British forces based there.
There
have
> been few insurgent attacks against his troops. The area is
dominated by a
> Shiite community that welcomed the invasion. Stewart, like General
Sanchez, is
> trying to give more power to the local Iraqi security forces. But
he has
> little hope they will reach western standards any time soon.
>
> "It takes any Arab police, not just Iraq, 30 years to train the
police
force,"
> Stewart said. "We are trying to make these police not only operate
properly
> but also be politically accountable to the people and not to
themselves."
>
> After that stark assessment, Sanchez is on the move again, this
time for a
> short helicopter ride over Basra.
>
> Suddenly anti-missile devices are fired after a cockpit alarm goes
off.
>
> The pilots take immediate evasive action fearing an attack.
>
> Later we discover that it was a false alarm.
>
> "I don't know about you, but when the helicopter took that evasive
action --
> the pucker factor went up?" asked Rather.
>
> "Yes sir, that was an exciting helicopter ride on about three
different
> occasions that we shared," Sanchez said. "It's something you have
to
expect.
> Well I thought maybe somebody was shooting at us. I never thought
we'd get
> shot out of the sky."
>
> Undaunted by the incident, General Sanchez jumped a boat for a
tour of the
> Shat Al-arab waterway. It's Iraq's only access to the Persian
Gulf, a
vital
> economic channel that is still littered with the wreckage of the
Iran-Iraq
> war, and Saddam Hussein's personal yacht.
>
> "When we passed Saddam Hussein's old yacht what did you think?"
Rather
wanted
> to know.
>
> Sanchez laughed.
>
> "Very appropriate that it was upside down and sunk in the water
sir," he
said,
> and laughed again.
>
> 和MIV, CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved.
>
>
491 Date: 2004-03-10 19:24:49
Fred Gemeinhardt ( fwhardt@cs.com / no homepage) wrote:
Great site! Sure brings back memories. I was with the 175th/Mavericks
from Sep 67 through Aug 68. Went back to Vinh Long for a second tour in
'71 but ended up in the CAV.
490 Date: 2004-03-10 14:24:20
Tony Villarruel ( no email / no homepage) wrote:
OUTLAWS, I was waching the CBS news yesturday and the newsman that was
flying around in the helicopter said " these guys call themselves
OUTLAWS". I'll admitt I got excited to hear the OUTLAWS are still
Flying. You all enjoy your life OUTLAWS, you earned it! Tony V.
489 Date: 2004-03-08 01:46:59
Monte Caylor ( mecaylo@mchsi.com / http://www.221st.org) wrote:
The 221st Aviation Company (Shotguns) now has a web site ar
www.221st.org
488 Date: 2004-03-06 05:23:05
Steven Andreoff Jr. ( SKABISO@EARTHLINK.NET / no homepage) wrote:
Looking for information on Outlaw 26 (Jefersons Airplane) I have one
picture. Would like to know more.... Please e-mail me
487 Date: 2004-03-02 02:04:01
Jim Pengov ( pengov@comcast.net / no homepage) wrote:
Thank you Rick for the kind words.
Hi Everyone,
I have spent some time talking to professionals about slide cleaning. I
have found that slides can be cleaned without damage! It takes some
time to clean them but the cleaning solution is cheap and does a great
job. I cleaned Rick Westberg's slides for him and I have before and
after shots. If you have any slides that need cleaned email me and I
will send you the steps that I used. As always, I will image slides at
no charge. God Bless you all!- Jim
486 Date: 2004-02-28 07:12:00
Rick Westberg ( rdwestberg@yahoo.com / no homepage) wrote:
I just sent my old slides to Jim Pengov who put them on CD for me. What
a great way to preserve those memories. Jim is an outstanding friend of
the Outlaws who willing and freely does this for us. He only asks for
mailing fees. I highly recommend and trust him. He does a professional
job and I can't thank him enough. His email address is
pengov@comcast.net He also has entry 473. He also has sent me a free
DVD of others pictures. What a great asset.
Rick Westberg Outlaw 21
485 Date: 2004-02-20 02:09:02
doug hazelton ( rhazelt1@twcny.rr.com / no homepage) wrote:
i have been going through the site,and reaquaited myself with vihn long
and the compound.i asw from the pictures that a lot of it had changed
from when i was there,but things started coming back like a flash.i
found the picture of ray leuty,looked the same as i remembered.i was
his crewchief for along time there, he's the one that put in for my
second stripe'after we had worked some hairy lz's.if anyone would know
his email address or home address i'd appreciate it.i forgot to mention
iwent back to nam in the last part of 66 tobien hoa as a
crewchief-gunner with the 334th dragons 3rd platoon until march 68 when
i was medivaced out to fitzsimmons general hospital in colorado.hope to
keep in touch.
484 Date: 2004-02-14 00:10:51
Roy Lynch ( ROYVET175@aol.com / no homepage) wrote:
I have a new e-mail address, Please note
Went to see Dave Turner a little while back, wow, thanks to this site
many of us seem to be reuniting. This is really great. Hope to see many
more at the Reunion. All take care.
483 Date: 2004-02-12 14:32:02
Tony Villarruel ( no email / no homepage) wrote:
OUTLAWS, I took a look at the 162nd reunion site, which list all those
who are registered to attend this years reuion at Fort Rucker. There
are currently six OUTLAWS headed to this mission, GREAT. I hope to see
more names on the list as the time draws closer. Tony V. OUTLAW 26.
482 Date: 2004-01-28 15:34:43
Jim Stanley BUSHWACKER 34 ( DRAGNET36305@YAHOO.COM / no homepage) wrote:
Ref# 480 Tony, I live here in Dothan. Please keep me posted on any
other OUTLAWS staying in DOTHAN. I would love to try and put somthing
togather for the guys staying in Dothan.. Hope to see everyone soon. Jim
481 Date: 2004-01-28 15:20:28
Bob Thomas ( mbthomas@ncweb.com / no homepage) wrote:
Really enjoyed viewing your site again. Many changes since my last
visit.Served two tours in the delta as an adviser. first in Kien Giang
Prov.67-68 second in Kien Toung Prov (Moc Hoa) 70-71.
Did any of you fly support in an operation called"Delta Falcon" in
68,Kien Giang Prov? Would love to hear from you.
Bob
480 Date: 2004-01-23 15:04:48
Tony Villarruel ( no email / no homepage) wrote:
To all OUTLAWS: There will be three of us going to meet at the reunion
at FT Rucker, We will be staying at the Quality Inn, in Dothan Ala. We
haven't seen each other since 1972 in VN, its going to be great to see
these guys. See message 479 if you want to go. If we get more guys to
come we can get a room for the OUTLAWS to meet in. GOD Bless all you
guys for representing your country in Vietnam.
Tony Villarruel OUTLAW 26,71-72
479 Date: 2004-01-19 01:21:54
Jim Ewart ( jewart@optonline.net / http://www.162ahc.com) wrote:
13th CAB Reunion 2004
MOTHER RUCKER CALLS HER VIETNAM VETS OF THE MEKONG DELTA! May 14-16,
2004 Tigers and Vikings, Warriors and T-Birds, Knights and Cobras,
Outlaws and Mavericks, Vultures and Copperheads, Boomerangs and Bounty
Hunters, Innkeepers and Bartenders, Darkhorses, Lighthorses,
Blackhawks, Hillclimbers, Delta Devils, Delta Hawks, Green Deltas,
Swamp Foxes, Shotguns and all the others. If you were a member of the
following units, you are called to return to Rucker: Hqtrs 13th, 307th
& 214th CAB 121st, 114th , 175th , 336th , 162nd and 191st AHC
147th and 271st ASHC 199th and 221st RAC 235th AWC 244th SAC 7/1 ACS,
(A,B,C,D Troops & D/3/5ACT) C/16th ACT 18th CAC H/29th arty 611th
TC Any other support or ground unit that served with the 13th
Battalion, the Guardians of the Delta. It's time to come home for a
visit. This is your reunion, enlisted or officer. We had 400 Delta
alumni and families at our initial reunion two years ago and all had a
great time. The 1/13th Aviation Regiment and Ft. Rucker staff rolled
out the red carpet for us (like you never had when you were there!).
There will be Armed Forces Day activities, static displays, air show,
flight line tours, simulator tours, golf tournament, picnic, evening
dinner and guest speaker. And of course individual unit get-togethers.
Dates: 14, 15, 16 May 2004 at Ft. Rucker-where it all started many
years ago! Cost $45 per person for early registration, $50 after 1
February. Please register early to facilitate planning. Go Here
www.162ahc.com and follow "Reunion"links for itinerary/ lodging/and
registration information. Or call or e mail Stan Gause at (561)
852-1675 or sgause@dycominc.com
Love to see as many of you guys as possible.
478 Date: 2004-01-08 19:13:33
DAVE EASTMAN ( cebirdman@hotmail.com / http://www.outlawsinvietnam.com)
wrote:
The 162nd page is the place to register, and Stan Gause is the man to
talk with about details. There is a form there on this unit's web site
to tell them you're coming. We should all be at the same motel together
as this thing evolves...!
477 Date: 2004-01-07 19:40:01
Tony Villarruel ( no email / no homepage) wrote:
Hi Guys, I made contact with my best friend in the Nam, Ivey Miller,
how cool is that! Roy Lynch and David Tuner, I also made contact with.
This Site does wonders for the soul. I am trying to make plans to go to
Fort Rucker for a reunion in May this year, and I knew I had read it
somewhere that this reunion was to take place. Help! I can't find the
site where it was listed, does anyone know where I can find this
information about the reunion at Fort Rucker? please leave the message
here on this page, I'll check back regularly. Maby someone else will
read it and want to go. Thanks. Tony V.
476 Date: 2004-01-06 00:41:03
Ivey Miller ( iveyc@bulloch.net / no homepage) wrote:
Outlaw 13 on final approach.... Hi to every one. Ivey Miller here. Was
with the 175th 1st plt 6/71-2/72 CE Outlaw 13. Just found this site and
read all the post. Really warms my heart to see many of you still in
touch. I remember Tony V very well. Tony , I saw Robert Obrien twice
when we returned home but havn't seen him for 28 years. Roger Winiger
was the blonde kids name. Roy Lynch I remember you driving us to the
flight line many times in the old truck. Mr. Edmund W Hubbard was the
last Pilot on Outlaw 13. I flew it to Vung Tau for turn in. Does
anybody remember it was the only bird in Viet Nam with a chrome
tailrotor cover. WELCOME GUYS. you can contact me at iveyc@bulloch.net
475 Date: 2004-01-02 18:58:04
R. A. HUFF ( BP0181@AOL.COM / no homepage) wrote:
HAPPY NEW YEAR TO ALL THOSE BRAVE BROTHERS WHO SERVED IN THE NAM. HOPE
ALL YOUR HOLLIDAYS WERE GREAT AND WISH YOU MANY MORE. SLICKS RULE
OUTLAW 13
474 Date: 2003-12-31 01:20:34
Bill Gregoricus ( wagreg6@aol.com / no homepage) wrote:
I was along with James Schatz, one of Colonel Dempsey's gunners ...
After he was killed, I I flew for two of his replacements but it wasn't
the same. asked to be transferred to one of the companies (Outlaws)s.
My tour went from 9.66 - 4.68
happy new year and thanks for the memories ...
Bill Gregoricus
473 Date: 2003-12-21 14:59:25
Jim Pengov ( pengov@comcast.net / no homepage) wrote:
Merry Christmas to all! Thank you all for the kind emails and cards
about the DVD. I am glad so many of you enjoyed it.
May God Bless you all with a safe and pleasant holiday season. -JIM
472 Date: 2003-12-13 18:34:24
Rick Westberg ( rdwestberg@yahoo.com / no homepage) wrote:
Merry Christmas to all old Outlaws and Mavericks! A little correction I
was in 2nd plattoon, not first. I flew doorgunner on 23 & 21 with
our fallen brother Captain Roe. I finished my tour as Crewchief on
Outlaw 24. I have made contact with Hodges as a result of this site.
Still looking for Crewchief Tim Cox chief on Outlaw 21. Anyone who
knows of his where abouts please contact me. I was in Vihn Long from
Jan. 69 to April 70. I would love to hear from anyone else that wants
to write.
A lot of people knew me as Westy if that jogs anyone's memory.
471 Date: 2003-12-10 08:29:43
Tony Villarruel ( no email / no homepage) wrote:
God I love this country! We have the freedom to say Merry Christmas,
even if others don't believe. So MERRY CHRISTMAS to all the 175th
OUTLAWS and I hope you have a happy and BLESSED New Year. Tony V.
OUTLAW 26 71-72.
470 Date: 2003-12-10 06:54:30
Gil Procter ( lionheart497@cs.com / no homepage) wrote:
Great web page,well done..good to see 175th OUTLAWS,Mavericks
remembered.
11/69-71 2nd Plt. rules
469 Date: 2003-12-09 01:36:20
Rick Taylor ( JRTTLC@AOL.com / no homepage) wrote:
The thought of seeing Eastman in a loin cloth is more frightening than
seeing the hootch maid with a sachel charge. Godzilla lives!
468 Date: 2003-12-07 21:24:32
JIM MARTINSON, OL 10 ( dianemartinson@sbcglobal.net / no homepage)
wrote:
Hello Outlaws and Mavericks - Dave Eastman and I just completed a
successful hunt for Mule Deer in W. Texas - 11 point, field dressed 202
lbs, 183 Boone and Crockett score - Dave Eastman tracked this massive
buck wearing only a loin cloth and a spear through prickers, black
brush, cactus, rattlesnakes, mountain lions and unbelievable hazards.
Martinson drank cold beers to celebrate this event while Eastman gutted
the buck. Martinson will mount the buck and pictures will be sent on
the web page.
Best Regards,
Dave and Jim
H 210-490-0819
M 210-422-0035
City/Country: San Antonio, Texas 78216
Year Served: 67-68
Unit Served: First Platoon/175
Batt Served: Delta Avn. Bn.
467 Date: 2003-11-30 03:46:37
Doug Wilson ( junglecruise@surfbest.net / no homepage) wrote:
There is a Outlaw patch for sale on e-bay. It has a steer in the front
with a spade behind and a number 2 behind that.what time frame was this
patch used.
466 Date: 2003-11-25 13:41:25
Reg Farrington ( RSF38@AOL.Com / no homepage) wrote:
My daughters wanted to know what dad did in the war. They only knew I
had a bad day on Easter Sunday 1967. I was an advisor with the 2/16
ARVN and spent most of my day laying in the mud watching all manner of
airplanes fly around. The slick I came in on took a few casualties as
we landed.I have some slides of the Outlaws coming to pick us up while
we were in Sadec.
465 Date: 2003-11-24 18:56:41
DAVE EASTMAN, OL 23,-24 ( cebirdman@hotmail.com /
http://outlawsinvietnam.com) wrote:
Happy Thanksgiving to all--I still remember John Savelli saving all the
"Turkey Loaf" C-ration cans for that fabled T-day on the Moc Hoa
airstrip, in late 1966. It is written up in my book, as well as the
heartwarming dinner the Officer's Club put on (later) in the Mekong
Manor to thoroughly surprise us with their good will. I miss those
times....and the great leaders we had.
464 Date: 2003-11-23 23:27:14
David Turner ( ShakyDave50@aol.com / no homepage) wrote:
I would just like you all to know that, Thanks to this site, I found my
brother, and crew chief Roy Lynch. Roy says that I also know Tony V Now
I remember it was Tony that sent me the patch decal. Thanks! I just
looked at tony's entry in june I think, and he mentioned that he had
met Roy. I am not going to let that long of time between visits again.
ALSO I would like to extend my sincere thanks to Pengov, for making
that DVD of us. Many of those pictures in there, are mine, and I will
treasure it forever. It will be a nice tribute for my kids. I just have
to say what a wonderful; feeling it is, to have connected again with my
brother, and my many many thanks to you for having and keeping this
site going.
463 Date: 2003-11-23 05:13:25
Roy Lynch ( brenda_bunker@msn.com / no homepage) wrote:
Please forgive the mis spelling, I was in a hurry, Thanks again.
462 Date: 2003-11-23 05:10:36
Roy Lynch ( brenda_bunker@msn.com / no homepage) wrote:
Was looking in some of the back page's ref#358, and say Dave Turner was
looking for me. This site is a lifeline foe us. Many thanks. lso thanks
to Tony Villarruel for the help and communication. Hey Tony I remember
you now that you sent the picture, and thanks for the Patch also. Hope
to hear from anyone else who remember's me. Help jog my memory guy's,
I'm getten a little old, so some say. Also all Outlaws, I wish you all
a goos holiday and ask for blessing to all of you. Take care.
461 Date: 2003-11-21 21:55:10
Wesley Dunn ( tetris51@cs.com / no homepage) wrote:
What happened to the report of the worlds largest helicopter troop lift
on Christmas day, 1964???
460 Date: 2003-11-21 07:11:45
pat tominey ( pktominey@yahoo.com / no homepage) wrote:
For Mavericks of the 68-69 time frame, a swiss officer has contacted me
regarding a zippo lighter with Maverick 38 on side and an inscription
about freedom on the other side. If you remember who crewed the 38 ship
during that time, let me know. Maybe they can get this item back.
Maverick 33
459 Date: 2003-11-15 07:08:11
Richard Westberg ( rdwestberg@yahoo.com / no homepage) wrote:
I was a door gunner in 69 & 70. I was in the Outlaws first platoon.
I have never been able to talk to any old Outlaws. Any old Outlaws feel
free to contact me.
458 Date: 2003-11-13 05:40:02
Roy Lynch ( brenda_bunker@msn.com / no homepage) wrote:
Thanks brothers. Was there from Oct. 1970 till Oct.1971. Was gunner on
numerous ships, drove the flight line 3/4 ton truck, pulled night guard
on the perimeter. Have never stopped thinking about all of us in all
these years. Have forgot many names, and regret that. I miss all of
you. Creator bless and look over you all as well as your family's. I
lost all my pictures, so if anyone has any of us together please
contact me. Look forward to hearing from all you.
457 Date: 2003-11-12 19:22:22
DAVE EASTMAN, OL 23,-24 ( cebirdman@hotmail.com /
http://outlawsinvietnam.com) wrote:
I went to the last Fort Rucker reunion for the Delta Aviation Bn. two
years ago, and the Vinh Long crowd was sparse. I hung out with the Soc
Trang crowd as I wished, but it would be nice for a lot of the OUTLAWS
to attend as much as they do for the VHPA reunions. The motels are OK,
and cheap, if the Fort Rucker environs totally changed since our
previous times there. It is also interesting to mingle with the active
duty aviators and their family members who have it pretty rough with
these mini-wars and Iraq going on. A great way to get first-hand
information! Latest word is that Father Jerry Daly will be there, and
preside over the memorial service. Jim Hardbeck said he contacted him
recently, so that is good news. Let's all try to show up.
456 Date: 2003-11-11 14:00:49
Tom Kennedy ( Maverick3633@sbcglobal.net / no homepage) wrote:
Happy Veterans day to all.
Tom3633
455 Date: 2003-11-05 17:44:17
Rich (Marvin) Roberson ( r_richbe@bellsouth.net / no homepage) wrote:
Outlaw 17 May 70-May 71
454 Date: 2003-11-04 16:59:12
Jim Stanley ( DRAGNET36305@YAHOO.COM / no homepage) wrote:
Everyone needs to check out the 162nd. Web Sight. They done a great job
on it. Would love to see a LARGE turn out on May 2004 at Ft. Rucker,
Al. for the 13th CAB Reumion. There has been major changes on Ft
Rucker. You should see it now. Brothers we are all getting up in age.
Would really be great seeing old friend for a hand shake and hug.. Come
on guys lets turn out.
453 Date: 2003-11-02 14:11:47
Dave Cunningham ( Tigerlead67@aol.com / no homepage) wrote:
Gentlemen,
Greetings from the Tigers and Vikings. The reunion of the 13th CAB is
now accepting registrations. You can pull up the registration form on
the website of the 162nd AHC. Click on the reunion button on their home
page and fill in the blanks. We hope as many of you as possible will
make it back to Mother Rucker in May. It promises to be better than
before and the 2002 reunion was terrific.
452 Date: 2003-10-26 02:21:54
Tony Villarruel ( no email / no homepage) wrote:
BUSHWHACKERS this is OUTLAW 26. I got there the same time Fred Rowe
did, and was there when the big formation came to tell us we were
standind down. That was February 71 and I was already haveing the "I
want to get out of here alive feelings"; you know being more carful,
wearing the chicken plate and even placing one under my seat. I said
good-by about the same time. I got tranferred to Canto for 13 days in a
Chinook unit. I stood guard duty for a couple of hours and then I was
told to go to personnel, my orders came in. Well there were no orders
there, so I went back to the unit and was told to wait in my room,
right! I partied for those 13 days with all the other OUTLAW that were
transferred to Canto. Does anyone remember OB- Robert Obrian I think
that was his name and Roger a blond kid, they always hung-out together.
Back a few pages When I first found this page I stated how about adding
the BUSHWHACKERS to this site; I would still like to see it happen.
They did a good job protecting the Slicks! Does anyone remember the
loach it had its side caved in due to a box of grenades bing droped on
the ground? It was ugly I heard two guys were killed. That's some of
things I remember about Canto. To all The OUTLAWS, MAVERICKS and
BUSHWHACKERS. WELCOME HOME!!! from the doorgunner on OUTLAW 26, year
71-71
451 Date: 2003-10-24 15:36:34
Jim Stanley ( DRAGNET36305@YAHOO.COM / no homepage) wrote:
Glad to some OLD BUSHWACKERS checking in. Beau & Fred. I remember
you both. Both were great COBRA JOCKS. I was the CREWCHIEF on
BUSHWACKER 34, the one with the 20mm on it. Remember the night MAMIE
VANDORA came in for the show at the club. Bo Hainer flew her out in the
front seat of BUSHWACKER 32. I think there after he was refered to as
MAMIE 32 and the tower was refered to as MAMIE CONTROL. I thought
flight ops and Maj. WEAVER was going to have a DUCK. We lost two great
men in an accident while I was there. I don't remember their names. I
think it was BUSHWACKER 33. Does anyone know were Bo is now? He taught
me how to fly and allowed me alot of stick time in the COBRA. I sure
would love to thank him for all he done for me over there. Please Beau
& Fred get some of your BUSHWACKER pictures on here, we were part
of this GREAT OUTLAW TEAM. Thanks for checking in. Best of health and
stay safe...
450 Date: 2003-10-20 11:15:45
Beau Lockhart ( henry.ctr.lockhart@faa.gov / no homepage) wrote:
I was in the 175th from April 71 to Feb 72. Came into country on the
same plane with Fred Rowe (#449 below) and left with him on the same
plane. I flew Cobras the whole time (Bushwhacker 33).
449 Date: 2003-10-19 15:52:36
Walter Lasher ( W98208@Juno.com / no homepage) wrote:
I was a member of the Outlaws in 1967 and 1968.
I was a pilot, then got stuck as Pilot/Supply Officer.
I have several pictures if you want them for this site.
You can reach me at W98208@Juno.com
448 Date: 2003-10-18 06:04:24
Fred Rowe ( frrho@aol.com / no homepage) wrote:
I was in the 175th from April 1971 to February 1972. I was the second
last Outlaw 3; the guy who replaced me got to do all the standown
paperwork. Hello to all the guys in a great unit.
447 Date: 2003-10-01 22:08:52
Juri Toomepuu ( toomepuu@comcast.net / no homepage) wrote:
How can I contact you? As a former Outlaw I was most pleasantly
surprised to stumble on your web page. I may have some material of
interest to other Outlaws. Sending you an e-mail did not work
446 Date: 2003-10-01 16:19:37
VANCE SHEARER ( VANCE.SHEARER@UTSOUTHWESTERN.EDU / no homepage) wrote:
IT WAS GREAT SEEING THOSE PHOTOS OF MY OLD SATANS PLAYMATE.I WAS THE AC
JUST PRIOR TO THE TET OFFENSIVE. SEEING MIKE SHEEHAN AND JOHN MERCER
BROUGHT BACK MEMORIES,ESPECIALLY OF TET. MERCERY AND I EVACUATED
SHEEHAN AND OTHERS IN A KNIGHT SLICK ON THE NIGHT OF TET. I HAD KNOWN
OF THEIR LATER DEATHS.I DID CPR ONE ONE OF UOR MAVERICK CREW MEMBERS ON
THE NIGHT OF TET.HE DIED IN MY ARMS AS I CARRIED HIM INTO THE
DISPENSIRY AT VINH LONG. I CAN NOT REMEMBER HIS NAME OR THE FLIGHT
SURGEONS NAME WHO WAS OVERWHELMED WITH WOUNDED.I WOULD LIKE TO CONTACT
HIM AND LET HIM HOW WELL HE DID AS I AM A DOCTOR NOW .
445 Date: 2003-09-23 04:39:02
Denise Hunt ( denise80173@aol.com / no homepage) wrote:
Just wanted to say hi to everyone,
My dad served with the Outlaws from 68-69.
I believe he was a door gunner. His name is
Ray Hunt.If anyone wants to get in touch with
him I would be glad to pass on any messages.
Thanks.
444 Date: 2003-09-19 14:23:18
Russ Chatham ( rchatham@jesawyer.com / no homepage) wrote:
I was with the 175th in 70-71. I can't remember very much about my
tour, as I had a stroke this past year and lost some memory. I have
flash backs from time to time but things are not clear. I am reading
your site in the hopes of recovering some of my memory of my days in
the Nam!
Thank you for keeping the 175th story alive!
Russ Chatham, RVN 1970-1971
443 Date: 2003-09-18 03:36:49
Roland Ferland ( born2flyh47s@att.net / no homepage) wrote:
I arrived "In Country" in May 67. Lived in the second platoon all my
life and eventually became Outlaw 22.
442 Date: 2003-09-17 18:42:53
DAVE EASTMAN, OL 23,-24 ( cebirdman@hotmail.com /
http://www.outlawsinvietnam.com) wrote:
Please be advised that the 1/13th Aviation Regiment at Ft. Rucker will
again sponsor a reunion of the 13th CAB and its
assigned units next year. All former officers and men of any assigned
or attached unit are welcome. The reunion will be
held at Ft. Rucker on May 14-16, 2004 (Armed Forces Day weekend). I
don't have details yet but the cost will likely be
$35-$50 per head which includes a picnic Saturday afternoon and dinner
at the Club that evening. I'll forward more details
as soon as available.
Virtually every aviation unit in the Delta was part of the 13th CAB at
one point or another. If you were in an aviation unit in
the Delta you're invited!
Planning is still in the early stages and we'd be happy to receive your
ideas and suggestions.
I will likely serve as the attendance coordinator, take reservations
for the meeting and collect funds. More on that later.
Please pass this notice on to any 13th CAB alumni you know and ask them
to contact me to be added to my reunion
distribution list.
Best Regards,
Stan Gause
134th AHC 67-68
162nd AHC 71-72
I SUSPECT SOME OF YOU MAY HAVE HEARD OF THIS BY NOW, BUT THIS IS THE
SECOND REUNION OF THE BN. TO BE HELD AT RUCKER. LAST WAS TWO YEARS AGO..
Dave Eastman
(603) 323-2907
441 Date: 2003-09-17 03:51:30
Hank Yale ( yalehd@yahoo.com / no homepage) wrote:
Does anyone out there have any information on great family friend, Maj.
Jackie Willard Sanford, Co. A, 502nd Av. Batt, KIA in the Delta on 16
June 1965 by enemy fire when searching on extremely low reconnaissance
for an American Advisor captured during an ambush. Long Binh Post
Helipad was dedicated to him in his honor as "Sanford Field" in 1969.
Jackie joined the Marine Corps when he was 14 years of age. Served with
my brother (now deceased), both were evacuated out of Tsingtao, China
in 1949 when the Chinese Communists came into power. After three years
in the Corps, Jackie reupped into the Army, rose to the rank of
Sergeant First Class, graduated from Infantry Officer's Candidate
School, and two years later from flight school (Class 56-11) at Fort
Rucker, winning his wings in October of '56. I last saw Jackie in 1949
or 1950, i have some photos from that period of his life and would like
to forward them to any of his next-of-kin. Jackie was originally from
East Rainelle, West Virginia. If anyone out there can help me, please
email (yalehd@yahoo.com) or mail info to: Hank Yale, American Embassy
Phnom Penh, Unit 8166 Box P, APO AP 96546.
Thanks and God Bless all of you.
440 Date: 2003-09-15 01:56:39
Pat Tominey ( pktominey@yahoo.com / no homepage) wrote:
Finally found your site from a link on the Mavericks web page. When
through all 44 pages of comments and there were lots of familiar names.
I was OL26 (jan 67-68) and Maverick 3 (oct 68-sep69). Sorry to hear
that my old roomie, Tom McCarthy, is dead. Best wishes to all our
Outlaw/Maverick mates. Hope to see many of you in the future.
439 Date: 2003-09-11 23:26:29
Richard Bresette ( Outlaw175@aol.com / no homepage) wrote:
forgot to tell you the dates I was there,, Jan 1969 to Jan 1970,,
returned to the unit in Dec of 70 till June or July then went to the
114th as commo chief...
438 Date: 2003-09-11 22:23:57
Richard Bresette ( Outlaw175@aol.com / no homepage) wrote:
gghh
437 Date: 2003-09-11 22:08:14
Richard Bresette ( Outlaw175@aol.com / no homepage) wrote:
I was the commo chief and also flew as a door gunner... i flew mostly
with the 1st plt but did flew with all the plts.. I still have my blue
Bandana ...please drop me a line i have a e-mail you all will never
forget.. OUTLAWS !!!!!!!!!
436 Date: 2003-09-08 21:24:59
DAVE EASTMAN, OL 23,-24 ( cebirdman@hotmail.com /
http://outlawsinvietnam.com) wrote:
I have been receiving some outstanding videos and photographs, and
essays, sent to me after 175th members of the unit purchased my book,
OUTLAWS IN VIETNAM. I am beginning to realize we need a category or
heading here about the TET Offensive of 1968. So many gallant tales and
heroic exploits ought to be recorded, and I am not that repository,
despite good intentions. We should do it here, or on the new Mavericks'
web page. What do you all think? Some of this unbelievable stuff is too
amazing to leave alone in the attic, or some file cabinet. Let's have
all the contributions about TET show up here for posterity!
435 Date: 2003-08-31 13:32:00
George S. Prescott ( gspefi@metrocast.net / no homepage) wrote:
There ought to be a way to keep trash such as message #435 off this
site.
434 Date: 2003-08-16 20:52:07
Doug Wilson ( junglecruise@surfbest.net / no homepage) wrote:
Outlaw Patch/Outlaw Artwork. I am looking for outlaw patches,artwork
ect. I think the Outlaw patch changed in size thru the years. My
intentions are to sanitize a outlaw patch for a decent artwork. I would
appreciate if any persons could scan and send me what they have to
complete this project.
433 Date: 2003-08-14 20:18:59
Jim Stanley ( DRAGNET36305@YAHOO.COM / no homepage) wrote:
Ref #429. SO TRUE !!! All can be so VERY PROUD! Just look how young we
were back then and what the hell we went through.. Tony, about the time
I was to return to the states they were painting one onf the slicks
black. NIGHT HUNTER KILLER. I belive there was a black guy going to
crew it. Did that operation ever get up and going. The black guy I am
talking about was a great guy but I can't remember his name. I sure
would love to see the old fart again.. STAND TALL 175. Anyone remember
that old 3/4 truck that we took back and forth to the flight line and
hanger. That thing had seen some times.
432 Date: 2003-08-13 21:03:14
Trell Berry ( TOB15@aol.com / no homepage) wrote:
The illustration on the website of the blue circular patch with West
Germany on the left, the AH-1G in the center and Vietnam on the right
was the unit patch of the 175th Aviation Company (Attack Helicopter)
when it (along with the 334th) reformed at FT Knox, Ky in summer of
1972 and further deployment to it's new home in Illeshiem, Germany.
Formed as one of the first two Attack Helicopter units in the world,
the 175th Avn Co. (Attack Helicopter), later renamed 175th Attack
Helicopter, was a "select fill" unit comprised primarily of veteran
pilots with at least one combat tour in Cobras and many were selected
from pilots performing current IP duties at Cobra Hall in Savannah, GA.
Besides introducing the AH-1 into Germany, the 175th was at the
forefront of pioneering and successfully refining Nap-of-the-Earth
flight, hovering fire and current-day anti-tank attack helicopter
tactics and techniques.
In keeping with Outlaw tradition, the 175th Attack Helicopter Company
enjoyed a sterling reputation throughout U.S. Army Europe, winning
accolades from many foreign high commands as well as our own. The unit
callsign remained "Outlaw" and each of the three flight platoons had
callsigns of Maverick, Diablo and Peacemaker.
The unit maintained the 175th designation until it became the
cornerstone for what became the 501st Aviation Battalion of the 1st
Armored division.
Trell Berry
CW4, Retired Active Duty
431 Date: 2003-08-13 11:48:44
RODNEY HUFF (SLEEPER) ( BP0181@AOL.COM / no homepage) wrote:
Just Took the time to read all the e-mails through to number 1. took
two days. In case you'd like to get in touch with me try
BP0181@aol.com. anyone heard from Dusty Mosness or Dave Nayloror anyone
else in 1st platoon fron Feb 70 to Dec 31-70. Also need info on how to
get the book. thanks much (SLICKS RULE) ooH BY THE WAY I STILL HAVE MY
BLUE BANDANA
430 Date: 2003-08-11 19:09:30
Rodney Huff (Sleeper) ( no email / no homepage) wrote:
I was an Outlaw from Feb to Dec 1970. Doorgunner on Outlaw 13,
Crewshief David Naylor, AC Dusty Mosness.Contact me for any reunions
near Texas
429 Date: 2003-08-08 16:07:58
Tony Villarruel ( no email / no homepage) wrote:
Reference 428 below. That's right Jim! I was assigned to the OUTLAWS in
April 71; the BUSHWACKERS were our gunship coverage. I did meet some of
the old MAVERICKS and some of them flew later on as door gunners on the
slicks. Pride baby Pride that's what the OUTLAWS, MAVERICKS, and
BUSHWACKERS HAD. I'm still proud to have been part of the best Assault
Helicopter Company in Vietnam. Stand TALL you all. Thanks Jim for the
thought. Tony Villarruel OUTLAW 26,72-71
428 Date: 2003-08-06 16:09:49
JIM STANLEY ( JCSTANLEY@DOTHAN.ORG / no homepage) wrote:
WALDO, I read the HISTORY that you wrote on the OUTLAWS and MAVERICKS
up to STAND DOWN Feb. 1972. Please make note. There was another set of
guns in mid 71. BUSHWACKERS came in MID 71. Please add them to your bit
of OUTLAW HISTORY. THanks Jim BUSHWACKER 34
427 Date: 2003-08-04 03:57:59
Rick Taylor ( JRTTLC@AOL.com / no homepage) wrote:
Does anyone remember CW3 Dan Donavan from the 71-72 time frame. What
ever happened to him after stand down?
426 Date: 2003-07-31 21:01:51
Walter Cieslak ( wally-cindy@pensys.com / no homepage) wrote:
Just found this site, its been a long time. I was with 175th from Nov
66 till June 68, i was crew chief of OUTLAW 25 67-68.
425 Date: 2003-07-27 20:28:12
"T" Ed Thayer ( epthayer@earthlink.net / no homepage) wrote:
Soory to say we have lost a couple of our own.
DON GERWE passed away last Tuesday and I know those of us who flew with
Don will miss him !!
We also lost a fellow Maverick Wes Sabin...
We will all be seeing each other again soon it looks like...in other
words we are not spring chickens anymore..."T" Ed Thayer Maverick 31
424 Date: 2003-07-18 11:49:42
DANIEL M. BUSTAMANTE ( dbustamante@charter.net / no homepage) wrote:
HELLO OUTLAWS, I FOUND SOME NAMES ON AN OLD AIR MEDAL ORDERS, THEY ARE
WILFRID P. DUARTE, GEORGE A. PLACE JR., JOSEPH M. ECKMEYER, STEPHEN D.
ROGERS, AND RUSSELL E. MILLS, IF YOU ANY OF KNOWS THEM LET ME KNOW, OR
CALL ME 817-377-3030
423 Date: 2003-07-13 21:21:43
DANIEL M. BUSTAMANTE ( dbustamante@charter.net / no homepage) wrote:
I was with the 175th outlaws from feb 68 to mar 69, and was a crewchief
on outlaw 23 most of time, I was also a crewchief on the roadrunner,
the company commander had me as crewchief, but I was a T/I while on the
field. If anyone remembers me, please e-mail me or call at 817-377-3030
422 Date: 2003-07-03 08:32:57
Lawrence K Miller , OL 11 ( lkmiller7@earthlink.net / no homepage)
wrote:
I arived in country March 1968 and a mohak company, at Can Tho. They
tried to make me a turbine mechanic by telling me I would become thier
next crew chief on a UH1 they had, but what they failed to tell me that
the aircraft was barrowed and they had to give it back. When I found
out I went to the replacment center and demanded a transfer to
helicopter flight company. Once we were young and fearless. I was
assigned to the 150th Maint Det. Vinh Long AF. I worked in the shop for
about a month befor I was assigned OL 11. I am looking for my AC D.
Krestole and any other crewchiefs in the first platoon. What ever
happened to the Hawiian's that flew as cerw members on the gun,s? I
have lot,s of stories, Hard to remember specific dates, but we saw
plenty of action up to March of 69. My worst day thier was the day John
Price was killed while flying as a gunner on a gunship that took a
rocket that killed every body on board, two weeks befor we were due to
rotate out.
421 Date: 2003-07-01 18:34:14
DAVE EASTMAN, OL 23,-24 ( cebirdman@hotmail.com /
http://www.outlawsinvietnam.com) wrote:
PAT TOMINEY has been found!! He just signed in on the new Mavericks'
web page, and his email address is on that guestbook page. Wow!! Now,
on to Orlando and seeing other Outlaws and Mavericks at our reunion on
July 3rd from 1-5 PM. Hopefully some other new arrivals will be seen
for the first time there!
420 Date: 2003-06-28 06:06:50
Sarah ( Abrntrooper101@yahoo.com / no homepage) wrote:
hey mavericks and outlaws welcome home boys! its good to see web sights
like this. My grandfater was Eric P. Busch. alot of you knew him. Doug
take care. thanks for every thing. and your new sight looks great!
419 Date: 2003-06-27 06:49:34
Kent Graham ( kentgraham@netzero.net / no homepage) wrote:
Was Outlaw 23 during 69' - these pages sure bring back many memories -
Thanks to the Mavericks for saving our bacon on a daily basis. Kent
418 Date: 2003-06-23 02:52:43
Rick Taylor ( jrttlc@aol.com / no homepage) wrote:
Does anyone still have a copy of the old "UNofficial Falcon Codes that
we used in the 70's? I am trying to locate a copy if you have one.
Thanks.OL3
417 Date: 2003-06-10 08:25:01
Steven Andreoff Jr. ( skabiso@earthlink.net / no homepage) wrote:
I still looking for information on my dad, Steven Andreoff (Andy). He
was a gunner from 68-69 with the 175th. Have pictures of Outlaw 26
Jefferson Airplane. My mom was giving me information But she has since
passed away of cancer. Now she is with my dad and once again is happy.
Anyone with information please contact me.. Thank you
Steven Andreoff Jr...
416 Date: 2003-06-09 18:11:28
DAVE EASTMAN, OL 23,-24 ( cebirdman@hotmail.com /
http://www.outlawsinvietnam.com) wrote:
Hey, all you Mavericks ought to check out Doug Richards' new page that
he has recently finished, and submit photos and updated news. Scroll
down either the VHPA or the VHFCN sites, and note this additional page
for the 175th Outlaws and Mavericks. Looks like it will be lively! It
could be interesting searching for all the old birds wherever they are
in junk piles or foreign countries, or in forestry and sheriff's
departments....!
415 Date: 2003-06-06 02:56:15
Jim Pengov ( pengov@attbi.com / no homepage) wrote:
Hi Everyone,
Just a note of thanks to all the OLs that helped Tammi learn about her
brother John Arnold.
Turns out John was an Outlaw pilot in 1970. His nickname was Dagwood.
He was discharged early due to a family emergency and returned to the
states in 70 or 71. John passed away in an auto accident in 1972. If
you have any stories about John or knew him please email his sister
Tammi. (see 413)
After she emaild me I forwarded her email to all the OL contacts I knew
and you men were great to respond. I told Tammi that the OLs were some
of the most friendly people on the net. You proved me true!
God Bless you all, Jim
414 Date: 2003-06-02 14:05:36
Tony Villarruel ( no email / no homepage) wrote:
Reference # 441.
To Mike and Sheilah Kendal. I did have you name on my list to Thank the
Coolest Mavericks, but some how missed it. So I wanted to thank
especially the Kendalls, to whom the work of getting the OUTLAW
MAVERICKS reuion together. It was an accomplishment of great value to
me!
Thanks again. Tony Villarruel, OUTLAW 26, 71-72.
413 Date: 2003-06-02 01:07:48
Tammi ( jetaber@pacbell.net / no homepage) wrote:
Hello. My brother "John Edward Arnold" was in this unit. I would love
to talk to anyone who knew John during this period of time. My brother
died in a car accident in 1972 and we'd love to hear from anyone who
knew my brother to share stories and let me now more about my brother
(he died when I was on 12). Thank you!
412 Date: 2003-05-30 23:15:44
Ed Gallagher ( charlietango66@aol.com / no homepage) wrote:
An OUTLAW from Jan 70 till Aug 70, 2nd Plt, OUTLAW 25 when I "left"
(kicked out ... Thanks Maj Adams) for the Cav across the street. I
think the OUTLAWS were one of the finest AHC ever to fly the Delta.
Every former OUTLAW has the right to stand tall.
I must admit though, the Cav was great. Scouts were the most fun I've
had with my clothes on.
Keep'em Flying Gang! We were the best America had. We were winning the
war when I left!!!
411 Date: 2003-05-30 19:20:28
Tony Villarruel ( anthony.villarruel@hill.af.mil / no homepage) wrote:
Hi to you all.
Just stoped by to say I will not be going to the Reunion in Atlanta. I
sold my house and got to get my next one built. I went to the reunion
in Phoenix last year and it was GREAT. If yo haven't been to one you
got to go, it will make you feel better after all these years. To Tom
Kenndy,Andy Anderson, Doug Wilson, Bill Coleman, Alan Holmes, Chuck
OLeary, and Bab Gatz Some of the COOLEST Mavericks! And Ray Roth,
Dennis Hiemstra (Thank your wife for the help with the book), Chris
Moon, Clay Pratt, and Lyle Perry; Thank you all for letting me know it
was some of the best times of my life Being an OUTLAW in VN. I thought
I was the only one that had fun being a door gunner. But I wasn't, you
all had fun too! God Bless you guys and all the others who were there.
Tony V. OUTLAW 26,71-72.
410 Date: 2003-05-22 23:17:42
Jim Pengov ( pengov@attbi.com / no homepage) wrote:
Hi everyone,
Just a note to say hi and have a great Memorial Day all you Outlaws,
Mavericks, and Bushwackers.
I am still looking for a good picture of Outlaw 21 from 70-71.
Thanks for all the pictures to date. The second video is in the works.
Just got some new software that will let me take the video to the next
level.
God Bless you all! Stay safe- Jim
409 Date: 2003-05-21 23:25:22
Ed Thayer "T" ( epthayer@earthlink.net / no homepage) wrote:
Just checking in to say hello to all my fellow Outlaws and Mavericks
Have a safe and wonderful Memorial Day!! Ed Thayer "Maverick 31" 66'-67'
408 Date: 2003-05-14 19:48:02
MIKE KENDALL ( smjmk_58759@yahoo.com / no homepage) wrote:
hi everyone,, i'm still in minnesota on what i think(hope) will be my
last job in my career as a boilermaker..i will be here just two more
weeks and then home to get ready for the reunion in atlanta.. for those
of you who remember him,, ed timmers, and his wife mary, will be on the
same plane with us.. this will be ed's first time and as we all know,
he is in for a good time.. see you there,, mike MAVERICKS RULE!!!!
407 Date: 2003-05-14 19:40:31
Kirstin Mercer ( BGSUalum@aol.com / no homepage) wrote:
I, too, recently finished reading "Outlaws in Vietnam." Great book...
made me want to read more about Vietnam in general, and specifically
about the gun ships. Thanks for writing such a great book, Dave! My
husband's father was CWO John M. Mercer. He flew with the Mavericks
from 12/67 - 12/68; and died in a helicopter accident in the States in
11/69. My husband... also John Mercer... has been in touch with, and
even met, some of the guys (Dick Koenig, Fred Gemeinhardt, Vance
Shearer, Jim Duer, Jim Spears, Rich Garahty, John Hughes) who were with
him over there. It's been a great experience for him as he
unfortunately never knew his dad. If anyone else knew him, we'd love to
hear from you!!
406 Date: 2003-05-12 10:13:49
Scott Dahl ( hokypuc@msn.com / no homepage) wrote:
PS:
A couple of weeks ago I also had the honor
and privelidge to meet Mike Kendall, great guy.
Both him and Roger make me proud to be an American.
405 Date: 2003-05-12 09:47:48
Scott Dahl ( hokypuc@msn.com / no homepage) wrote:
Friend of Roger (Andy) Anderson.
Nice site and a great tribute to the "Mavericks."
404 Date: 2003-05-06 04:40:02
John Snyder ( JSSpoo@hotmail.com / no homepage) wrote:
Ref #403......Oh hell....mixed up my home and work e-mail
addresses.....THIS is the right one. Sorry.
403 Date: 2003-05-06 03:55:52
John Snyder ( jsnyder@hotmail.com / no homepage) wrote:
Just finished Eastmans' book, "Outlaws in Vietnam". My hat is off to
you fellows!!!! I am a former Helo pilot (CW2) from the mid-seventys.
You guys DID what I only dreamed about. P.S. I live a few mere miles
from Eastman.....if you read this Dave, may I look you up? Hiram,
Maine, May 2003
402 Date: 2003-04-30 23:53:54
Ralph Palmer ( ralph49428@attbi.com / no homepage) wrote:
Nice site. My brother Bruce Palmer was a wo pilot. He was killed on
August 27, 1968. He was there less than a month. I just wondered if
anybody knew him. Thank you, Ralph
401 Date: 2003-04-29 13:32:51
Al Z ( lorrinal@adelphia.net / no homepage) wrote:
Thanks Jim,
That cleared up alot of answers for me.Its hard to fathom the Mavericks
retiring their well known name.I guess that retired all of us.Kudos to
the men and women (If there were any) of the Bushwackers for continuing
the legacy of one of the greatest Gun Platoons Ever to fill the sky in
RVN.The 175th AHC is burned into my Heart and my Memory and will NEVER
Forget the Blood, the Sweat and the Tears.
400 Date: 2003-04-24 22:38:29
JIM STANLEY ( DRAGNET36305@YAHOO.COM / no homepage) wrote:
Ref#397. Al, the Bushwackers came into the 175th. when the UH 1C's were
replaced with the Cobras in 1971. The UH 1C's just got to old and and
started staying in the hanger rather than the air. The Bushwackers took
over the misson of the Mavericks as gun cover. Most of the crew chiefs
of the Mavs went to the slicks and most on the AC's flew front seat
with the Bushwackers. I guess that was when the Mav's retired the name.
The Outlaws and Mavericks really didn't like us much but over time we
earned their respect and got along very well. Matter of fact I crewed
many missions on a Outlaw slick. I was a UH 1 Crew chief before I was a
Cobra Crew Chief. Maybe this will help you understand the Bushwacker's
a little more. Ref# 398, Doug, the Bushwackers flew Cobras. Thats why
we called them that.
399 Date: 2003-04-24 01:07:50
Jim Burns ( jburns@everestkc.net / no homepage) wrote:
I was in the Mavericks Gun Platoon during 1969-1970 and served with a
bunch of great guys by the names of Wise, Arnold, Tominey, Spiers,
Secrest, Smith, Dye, Campbell, Floyd, Hunt, Plucinski, Myers and
Walters during my tour. UH-1C's rule!!
398 Date: 2003-04-22 18:34:27
Doug Wilson ( junglecruise@surfbest.net / no homepage) wrote:
Why do they call "Bushwacker" pilots "Cobra " pilots! Dont they call
"Cobra" pilots "Cobra" pilots?
397 Date: 2003-04-22 01:30:40
Al Zanetti ( lorrinal@adelphia.net / no homepage) wrote:
Can I ask a really stupid question..Where the Heck
did the Bushwackers come from and WHO are they. I see it alot in
here..Everything got messed up when the Cav came to town
Later
Al Z
"Koenigs Killers"
396 Date: 2003-04-21 22:36:40
Ed Thayer "T" ( epthayer@earthlink.net / no homepage) wrote:
I received a call last night from one of our fellow "Mavericks" last
night. I wasn't home so I will call him tonight. Larry Parsley flew
with the Outlaws and then with the Guns. I will let him know about the
site. It is great hearing from more guy's in the 66'-67' time
frame..."T" Maverick 31
395 Date: 2003-04-20 23:35:25
Dave Cunningham ( Tigerlead67@aol.com / no homepage) wrote:
There's a WELCOME HOME event scheduled for 3 May at N.Cape May, NJ for
all Viet Nam vets. It's being run by a Tiger/Viking D/G, Tom Collins,
class of 66-67. The info on the event is on the 121st website in the
guestbook section. Hope some of you guys can attend. It's free and
should be a great weekend.
394 Date: 2003-04-20 14:08:03
Al Zanetti ( lorrinal@adelphia.net / no homepage) wrote:
Just wanted to say Hey to All Mavs and Outlaws
Still kicking, but not as hard.
Stay Kool
"Guns Rule"
Al Zanetti
Mav 39
66-68
393 Date: 2003-04-16 22:21:52
JIM STANLEY ( dragnet36305@yahoo.com / no homepage) wrote:
Fellow OUTLAWS, MAV. & Bushwackers. You need to see the CD that Jim
is talking about. He has done a great job on it. Jim, THANKS AGAIN for
such hard work and on a GREAT JOB.
392 Date: 2003-04-08 03:20:17
Jim Pengov ( pengov@attbi.com / no homepage) wrote:
Hi Everyone,
Correction: The pictures are from 70-71 not 72.
I also have "Snoopy III" "Maverick 36" and "Devils Anger"
Have a good day,
Jim
391 Date: 2003-04-07 22:55:32
Jim Pengov ( pengov@attbi.com / no homepage) wrote:
Hi Everyone,
I finished my first video cd for the Outlaws, Mavericks and
Bushwackers. Thanks for all the help and great emails! I am glad you
guys enjoyed it.
I am starting production on a new video. I want to cover all the
Outlaws, Mavericks, and Bushwackers from start to pull out. I need
pictures from all years and all helicopters.
I hope to have it ready for the 2004 get together. It seems far off now
but it took about 150 hours to complete the 1970-1971 12 min video. If
you have seen it please leave some comments here so other veterans will
get excited enough to send me some pictures. As always, I will convert
slides at no charge. All items mailed to me will be returned within 1
week or 2 depending on response. Thanks all.
I have just gotten in some great photos from 1972 of Outlaws and
Bushwackers. "King Cobra" "Mother Hawker" "Outlaw 17" "Blood Sweat
& Tears" and a few others. Email me for a copy.
Lastly, please include dates with your pictures so that I can put them
in the correct order.
God Bless you all, Thank you for your service, Jim
390 Date: 2003-04-05 07:05:54
Pat Jordan ( sonicair@aol.com / no homepage) wrote:
outstanding!!!! I'm going to send you some pic's... hope you'll use
them. I was Outlaw 10 in '69 '70. Thanks for what you're doing. Pat
389 Date: 2003-03-26 10:07:35
Rollie Hubbard ( rollie@62ndcac.info / http://www.62ndcac.info) wrote:
I served with the 62nd avn in 1970 at Danang supporting 24th corps,
just wanted to see where the unit came from, Great unit and great
people in her, you are to be commended for the great job you did.
Welcome home.
388 Date: 2003-03-25 04:18:46
Andy Anderson/Mike Kendall/Andys brother Bob ( hnstbob@uslink.net / no
homepage) wrote:
Hello everyone, looking forward to seeing you all at the Atlanta
Reunion, all three of us are together talking Mavericks and the 175th,
hello Tony Villarule and Tom Kennedy, Alan Holmes, Doug Wilson, Bill
Coleman and the rest. Looking foreward to the party at "Spider"s Hello
Spider, counting the days. Hello and thank you Sheila Kendall, Spider,
we will bring the Maverick Stew, anybody know the whereabouts of George
Catalonati (the guy that bit the heads of toads) also called Chug a
lug. Andy Bob and Mike
387 Date: 2003-03-25 03:56:46
Andy Anderson ( hnstbob@uslink.net / no homepage) wrote:
Anybody know the whereabouts of my pilot Fred Giminheart, he was my
pilot during the 68 tet offensive, he was AC on Maverick 32 in early
68. would like to see him again Andy, Also any body know the
whereabouts of Jim Asher, last I heard he was in California, Jim took
over after Charles Yeomans was KIA in my helicopter during the night of
the 68 TET Would like to see you Jim and Fred
386 Date: 2003-03-19 16:21:35
Tony Villarruel ( no email / no homepage) wrote:
Hello All OUTLAWS and MAVERICKS. I have found a friend on another
OUTLAW address. His name is Roy Lynch and I contacted him to say hello.
I also gave him this address so keep an eye open for his message. I
told him I talked to someone on this page and he ask who it was. Well
I'm getting older now turning 50 on Monday so I don't remember who it
was. Another brother remembering the great friends he had and wanting
to get intouch with anyone who was there.
There is going to be A reunion see Sheila Kendall's message #385. I
went to last years and seen people I hadn't seen for 30 years. It was a
good time for all. I might not make it this year trying to get a house
built. But if you go have a great time. GOD Bless and enjoy life. Tony
Villarruel OUTLAW 26 71-72.
PS. If you want leave a message and I'll get back with you.
385 Date: 2003-03-18 04:35:44
Sheila Kendall ( smjmk_58759@yahoo.com / no homepage) wrote:
Greetings:
Time to think about attending the VHCMA mini-reunion in June, 2003. It
is to be in Atlanta, Ga., June 18-21. If you would care to attend,
please contact me at above e-mail or log on to the VHCMA web site for
info. I will be getting in touch with those who were in Phoenix last
year. It's always great to open our e-mail and see a newly found Outlaw
or Maverick. Take care and hope to see you in June.
384 Date: 2003-03-17 22:25:39
Steve Sarich ( sfsarich@juno.com / no homepage) wrote:
great job!!!!!
I was a crew chief w 175 2nd plat. Outlaws Mar70-Feb71
383 Date: 2003-03-12 05:49:02
Jim Cowart ( jamescowart@comcast.net / no homepage) wrote:
Outlaw 21 - Chick - 1971
382 Date: 2003-03-11 05:19:03
Rick Taylor ( JRTTLC@AOL.com / no homepage) wrote:
If anyone has any pictures from the 1971-1972 era please bring them to
the Reunion. Looking forward to seeing you at the Runion. OL3
381 Date: 2003-03-09 00:26:00
Steven Andreoff Jr. ( skabiso@earthlink.net / no homepage) wrote:
Hello. I finally found some pictures from my dads tour in vietnam. My
dad was a doorgunner with the 175th Outlaws. I'm looking for anyone who
was on Outlaw 26, Jefferson Airplane. Have a nice picture of the front
of Outlaw 26. Would like to know this history of this huey.. Thanks
again.
Steven Andreoff Jr.
380 Date: 2003-03-05 19:10:30
Jim Pengov ( pengov@attbi.com / no homepage) wrote:
Thanks Everyone for the great response to my last post looking for a
picture of Outlaw 21.
I would like to clarify, I was not Outlaw 21, my uncle Jay was. Great
man in my eyes! All veterans are! He asked me to make a video cd for
him with pictures of the Outlaws, Mavericks and Bushwackers. I have
about a couple hundred pictures so far but none of Outlaw 21 from
70-71. Any pictures you can email would be great. Thanks for all of
them to date.
I am looking for a Maverick that will let me record them reciting the
"Outlaws, the Mavericks are on you." phrase that greeted the Outlaws
every time they flew. Some of the other veterans are willing to do it
for the video but, all think it should be done by an authentic Maverick
if possible.
Thanks for all the help,
Jim
379 Date: 2003-03-02 01:31:42
Jim Spiers ( maverickfive@aol.com / no homepage) wrote:
JR,
Just wanted to let you know that in the past year I have found several
of the Mavericks. Tom Kennedy, my Crew Chief; Eddie Adair, my gunner;
Andy Anderson, Crewchief; Ed Plucinski, Pilot; Alan (Soup)Campbell;
Pilot; Dave Wise, Pilot; Jim Burns, Pilot. MAN this is really GREAT! I
met with Tom Kennedy for a while in Cleveland, OH. It was great to see
him again. I have spoken with Eddie Adair. He's doing great in
Mississippi. I hope all these guys can make it to one of the VHPA or
VHFCN reunions at the same time...Damn what a party that would be.
Thanks for keeping the website going.
Jim Spiers
378 Date: 2003-03-01 18:19:36
GREENFEATHER ROY L ( TLfeather@nwinfo.net / no homepage) wrote:
i was a door gunner w/the 114th tdy from the 25th div flew w/cpt
mollinille on cobra 7 64-65 he went on to be the project officer for
the cheyane also became a maj gen we both came from pocatllo id
377 Date: 2003-02-25 07:02:12
Theresa Kirkpatrick ( theresap_kp3@hotmail.com / no homepage) wrote:
I've been looking for information about my cousin SP4 William Mayhair
who was KIA 7/5/66.Finally found out he was with you guys!If anyone
remembers him please contact me, I'd like to get to know him since I
was only 1 1/2 when he died. God Bless & Love to all.
376 Date: 2003-02-22 20:36:51
James Pengov ( pengov@attbi.com / no homepage) wrote:
Hi Everyone,
Does anyone have a picture of "Outlaw 21" "Black Jack Dealer" from
1970-1971?
375 Date: 2003-02-20 02:36:11
James O. Baines ( job2458@aol.com / no homepage) wrote:
Ref. #367 below. Thanks to Tony Villarruel a stick-on patch showed up
in my mail box. Thanks, Tony! I'll carry it to "The Wall" with pride!!
God Bless you all!
374 Date: 2003-02-18 19:15:48
DAVE EASTMAN, OL 23,-24 ( cebirdman@hotmail.com /
http://outlawsinvietnam.com) wrote:
I received an impressive phone call on my recorder last night--it was
from the MACV major I transported into the LZ Easter Sunday in OL 23.
Now retired, Andy Palenchar was that regimental team commander who
replaced the dead and wounded advisors in the LZ. I look forward to a
long conversation with him on how things looked for the remainder of
that afternoon in LZ Alpha, and long into the night. He liked the book,
and is now retired near Ft. Jackson, SC. Still stands at attention when
he can hear Taps and Retreat carried on the wind from the post--11
miles away....to his home. Nice to know old soldiers/patriots still
exist.
373 Date: 2003-02-10 05:15:26
Roger Anderson "Andy" ( hnstbob@uslink.net / no homepage) wrote:
Hello everyone, just keeping in touch, was with the Mavericks from
67-69 and attended the Reunion last year in Pheniox (sp) AZ, looking
forward to seeing everyone again, Thanks Sheila and Mike for all the
work you put in. And hello to Tom Kennedy, Tony Villarruel Alan Holmes,
Doug Wilson, Bill Cambell, and the Honarary Maverick, Brother Bob. and
all the rest ---- Regards, Andy
372 Date: 2003-02-09 06:34:09
Larry Cunningham ( larry@lbvinc.com / no homepage) wrote:
outlaw 21 apr69-apr70. great site. would like to hear from anyone who
was there with me.
371 Date: 2003-02-08 05:09:41
tom kennedy ( maverick3633@msn.com / no homepage) wrote:
Tim The phone number I have no longer works.
try again. Thank you Tom
370 Date: 2003-01-17 04:40:17
Rick Taylor ( JRTTLC@AOL.com / no homepage) wrote:
Update... I stand corrected as to the cost of the Minireunion rooms as
they are free. We have ours confirmed for 1-5 on the 3rd. The fee comes
for the TOC (Hospitality Rooms). Given the schedule the cost may not be
justified. Let me know what you want in regard to the TOC. Has any
thought been given to inviting a represenitive from the current 175th
at Fort Hood? It might be good to keep the tradition going. Looking
forward to seeing you at Orlando.
Rick
369 Date: 2003-01-14 22:12:19
DAVE EASTMAN, OL 23,-24 ( cebirdman@hotmail.com / no homepage) wrote:
It looks like John "Rick" Taylor has his company renting a room at the
Orlando VHPA convention this July for an Outlaw "mini-reunion," this
costs a few bucks! Look for more news later; he was the last OL 3 in
1972.
This mini-reunion will be during an afternoon period of this annual
partying over the 4th of July weekend. Bring your slide trays, and
let's see what the Outlaws were doing over their period of 1964 through
1972 in RVN.
We are also going to conduct an RF on Harvey Persyn's home in Tampa
sometime over the course of the weekend. I've warned OL 27 of this
event!!
368 Date: 2002-12-28 02:08:50
George Williams ( gwwgolf@aol.com / no homepage) wrote:
Former Outlaw and Maverick Oct 68-Apr 69.The Old Special Forces Guy
with two former tours with SF in RVN.
367 Date: 2002-12-25 13:25:34
James O. Baines ( job2458@aol.com / no homepage) wrote:
Somewhere on here (internet) I ran across what I believed to be a 175th
Outlaws patch, 2d platoon.
In May 03 I will be making the "Rolling Thunder" ride to the Wall and
would like to display that patch on my Harley as a memorial to an old
friend.
If anyone out there has one I'd be interested in buying one or using
one and then return it to the owner. I believe the ride to the wall
will be 25 May.
Thanks,
Jim
366 Date: 2002-12-24 07:05:08
Paul Brown ( JDawg80@Bellsouth.net / no homepage) wrote:
My dad served with the 13th CAB from 1966-67. His name is Bunyan Louis
Brown but probably went by Lou.He was shot down during either late 1966
or early 1967 and sent home. If anyone remembers him please contact me
at JDawg80@Bellsouth.net His health is not good and i though it might
help him hearing from some of his friends that he served with.
365 Date: 2002-12-22 00:28:20
Doug Wilson ( junglecruise@surfbest.net / no homepage) wrote:
OUTLAWS/MAVERICKS/ROADRUNNERS, Have a "Merry Christmas" and a "Happy
New Year"! Doug Wilson C/E Maverick 35, 1966
364 Date: 2002-12-17 19:38:36
JIM STANLEY ( JCSTANLEY@DOTHAN.ORG / no homepage) wrote:
Would like to hear from some of the guys with the 175th. 1970-71.I
crewed several of the Outlaw Slicks and then went with AH-1G's
BUSHWACKERS when the Mav's were replaced. Sur did hate to see the GREAT
GUNS go. We had a Black Maj. for our CO when I left. can't remember his
name but a hell of a great guy. I was the one that wrecked his JEEP the
night before I shipped out. Had a HELL of a GOING AWAY PARTY for me and
a guy called WOODY. Oh well the Maj. could of burnt my ass but he
didn't. Please everyone have A SAFE AND MARRY CHRISTMAS!! WELCOME HOME
JIM, Bushwacker 34
363 Date: 2002-12-17 18:00:05
James O. Baines ( job2458@aol.com / no homepage) wrote:
I have some old photos of SSG Newton, circa 63-64, when we were in
Korea/Hong Kong.I don't know if they're appropriate vintage for this
site, but if anyone is interested I will share them with you.
362 Date: 2002-12-14 10:37:37
James O. Baines ( job2458@aol.com / no homepage) wrote:
SSG Vernon Lee Newton, one of the honorees, was killed in Vinh Long 31
Jan 68. We had served several previous tours together at Ft Hood and
Korea. I just wonder if anyone has photos or comments about his tour at
Vinh Long.
361 Date: 2002-12-03 15:18:28
Tony Villarruel ( no email / no homepage) wrote:
Here it is another Christmas. I still remember the Christmas in VN; the
fire that was burning was the perimiter sombody playing with flares. To
all the new friends I met at LZ Phoenix MAVERICKS & OUTLAWS
And to the rest of the OUTLAWS. I hope you have a Merry Christmas. Tony
Villarruel OUTLAW 26, 71-72.
360 Date: 2002-11-28 04:43:39
Tom Kennedy ( maverick3633@msn.com / no homepage) wrote:
Hope everyone has a good Thanksgiving.
And lets see how many can come to the reunion.
Till then.
359 Date: 2002-11-25 21:04:11
William J Meehan IV ( william.meehan@halliburton.com / no homepage)
wrote:
My dad is Lt. Col William J. Meehan III. Just wodering if anyone had
any stories or pictures. I sure would be interested in hearing and
seeing them.
Thanks
358 Date: 2002-11-20 01:13:15
David Turner ( shakydave50@aol.com / no homepage) wrote:
Just wanted to say that I have a new email addy. My exs have taken my
other ones (along with my computers) I am still looking for Roy lynch
From Chicago Ill. He was my crewchief.I lost this link for a while and
just got it back. Feels like coming home! would love to hear from any
other Outlaws who served from 70- 71 Thanks again for taking the time
to keep this site up!
357 Date: 2002-11-15 00:41:51
Jack Smith, 1LT, Mavericks ( ajax8@att.net / no homepage) wrote:
I flew Outlaws beginning Sep 66 and transferred to Mavericks in Nov 66.
In May 67 was wounded by groundfire and med evac'ed to states. Four
months in hosp, and OK recovery. My Mav CE was Sp4 Dougherty, a fine
chief. Would like much to hear any news about Sp4 Dougherty or MAJ
Jerry Heilman, Mav Lead in 66-67. Also where is Joe Moffett, who
replaced Heilman? I left the Army in 68, and went to law school.
Returned for three more years active duty as an Army lawyer. Later
retired in the reserves as 0-6, in 1988. Joined Vietnam Helicopter
Pilots Assn in 2000. Now a retired administrative judge with Dept
Defense. Please contact with any news. (Written Nov 02.)
356 Date: 2002-11-13 20:18:13
DAVE EASTMAN OL 23,-24 ( cebirdman@hotmail.com / no homepage) wrote:
I first would like to say that I have not read your book but plan to
in the near future...Second I would like to thank you for the
sacrifice's you have made for all of us in this country.I am at a loss
as to how or to whom I can go to to find out some information about
someone who might have known my cousin...his name is Larry Howard Smith
and he was a door gunner in the 175th outlaws some where between
Dec-66-68...He made it back but It has been hard for him like alot of
vet's.My interest is for myself and for my two son's.He was alway's
bigger than life to me as a boy.I grew up with the Vietnam war and him
being over there.This might seem strange to you but I have lost a
releationship.When I was young he alway's made time for me,It was like
having a older brother!!!And even though his life has had alot of
trouble he is still a hero to me ...If you know anybody who served with
him I would greatly be in your debt as I would like to talk to someone
about him and his time there,so that I can tell my boy's about him and
so that someone know's the gerat sacrifices he made as well...I am 45yrs
old know and was 12-13 when he was over there and looking back I can
remember a great change in him when he came back...And now that I am
older I can appericate that. He is not a person that will talk much
about it so it's hard to find out!!!I think he was in the first avation
brigade,the insigna is a eagle with a sword thru it...Plz if you can
help that would be great.....
Sincerly yours, Ken
Yellen
Can any one of you help this guy out?? My tour was up before this
time.. Thanks, DAVE
Get in touch with me, and I'll forward his email to you when you do...
355 Date: 2002-11-08 16:24:43
Dr. Erik B. Vilard ( erik.villard@hqda.army.mil /
http://www.army.mil/cmh-pg/default.htm) wrote:
Greetings to members of the 175th- I work at the US Army Center of
Military History and am currently writing the combat operations volume
of the Tet Offensive period (Oct 67-Oct 68). I would be interested in
talking to any veterans who were in country during that period,
especially during Tet68. I can arrange telephone interviews or would be
happy to receive written material pertaining to your experiences during
that period. This volume will be the official US Army history of the
Vietnam War during that era, and we want to get this as right as
possible. Personal experiences complement the official records and
frequently provide details that otherwise might be lost. Thanks for
your support!
354 Date: 2002-11-06 05:15:40
Ron Sala ( mdrns@gte.net / no homepage) wrote:
Please email with info on William F. Julius III Crew Chief/Gunner on
dirty dozen outlaws #12? 1-11-68 to 5-17-68 kia.
353 Date: 2002-10-30 12:08:50
kathy pitiak ( rskepitiak@msn.com / no homepage) wrote:
Hello,
Does anyone remember my husband, Robert Pitiak, he was a Capt. in the
611th and was at Vinh Long in 1968 and 1969. He is trying to find
members of the 611th. He is a recent member of the VHPA and wishes to
correspond with anyone from the old base. He was later stationed at
Fort Eustis, Va., and was XO of the airfield there. Thanks for your
help.
Kathy Pitiak
352 Date: 2002-10-18 18:05:26
DAVE EASTMAN ( cebirdman@hotmail.com / no homepage) wrote:
I wish to inform you that Bob Milward passed away from his heart
attack/stroke on Tuesday of this week. I talked to his daughter, Bonnie
last night, and she said he will be buried on Saturday, October 19/02.
They will read some passages from OUTLAWS IN VIETNAM at the funeral,
and I am deeply appreciative of that. I also have forwarded Mike
Hershey's testimonial he submitted to the VHPA directory (to come)
about significant maintenance men in Vietnam during all our tours.
Though their emails are backed up, his has been: milward@bucknell.edu
Bob did not like the tubes going into him, so the family had some
difficulty keeping these in when he came into consciousness!!
Best, to all of you.
DAVE EASTMAN
OL 23,-24
351 Date: 2002-10-13 05:01:35
Steven Andreoff Jr. ( skabiso@earthlink.net / no homepage) wrote:
Still looking for anyone who knew my dad. His name is Steven Andreoff.
He was with the 175th at Vinh Long form 68-69. Anyone with information
please send it to me. Thank you...
350 Date: 2002-10-07 17:06:36
Pete Fredriksson ( gpeterf@yahoo.com / no homepage) wrote:
I just got back from the San Antonio reunion and
it was great to see and talk to old friends
again. Not that they looked the same, but they sure sound the same.
After 36 years this was a
real treat.
Pete Fredriksson (Gator)1965-1966
349 Date: 2002-10-01 18:10:21
DAVE EASTMAN, OL 23,-24 ( cebirdman@hotmail.com / no homepage) wrote:
Tommy McCarthy was buried on Wednesday at 9 AM, and Carlene wants to
thank all who helped expedite the process so successfully. We did get
him in the ground exactly 29 days after his death from cancer, which
was the same figure as his tail number: OL 29. His burial plot in
Arlington is 12-24, which was also his birth date, coincidentally.
Carlene would still like all the mementos, photos, and recounts of
Tommy's days with the Outlaws sent on to her and the family. They had
met originally in Weatherford, TX, where she was a native. Mac and I
served in the same flight instructor unit together at Mineral Wells
durng 1968.
348 Date: 2002-09-27 18:25:47
JIM STANLEY ( DRAGNET36305@YAHOO.COM / no homepage) wrote:
OUTLAW and BUSHWACKER 1970/1971. Crew Chief Bushwacker 34.. AH 1G's
came in after the Mav's
347 Date: 2002-09-21 14:33:18
Doug Wilson ( junglecruise@surfbest.net / no homepage) wrote:
I am attempting to correct my Outlaw KIA list. I have 52. I believe I
am missing the names of the Commanding Officer and Sargent 175th KIA in
"Tet 68".I would like to know the names of these 2 men. I also would
like to add the names of those Outlaws/Mavericks/150th ect. who died on
another tour and those who now have passed on.Doug Wilson, C/E Maverick
35, 1966
346 Date: 2002-09-11 20:29:56
DAVE EASTMAN OL 23,-24 ( cebirdman@hotmail.com / no homepage) wrote:
We have lost another one--to cancer. TOMMY McCARTHY, OL 29 during
1966-67, died August 26 after years of working for ATC with the FAA His
widow, Carlene, wants any eyewitness accounts of his being hit by
pieces of plexi-glas during the Battle of Easter Sunday on March 26 of
that tour. Tommy needs to be awarded the Purple Heart posthumously to
be buried in Arlington National Cemetary. We are trying to work with
Sen. John Warner's office to expedite this process--the Army would take
9 months! You may write a memorial letter to his home address (for the
grandkids some day to know him) at 501 West Maple Ave., Sterling VA
20164. "Mr. Mac" would appreciate it--she says he fought this cancer
battle with his usual toughness & firm maturity. He was only 19 as
an AC at Vinh Long with the second platoon Outlaws.
345 Date: 2002-08-20 19:07:29
Tom Mullen ( falcon077@hereintown.net / no homepage) wrote:
Hi everyone!...I served as a doorgunner on a "C " modle gunship Falcon
077 with the 155th Assault Helicopter Company '67-69 at Ban Me Thuot
and the founder of the 155th Assault Helicopter Company
Association...You have a great site and I can see that you have put a
lot of hard work into it...."Welcome Home"
344 Date: 2002-08-19 03:42:01
Sheila Kendall ( smjmk_58759@yahoo.com / no homepage) wrote:
Hello:
Wish there was a way to send a picture to this page. I'd send you a
copy of the Outlaw/Mavericks that were in Phoenix. There were 17
registered with our mini-reunion. A great time was had by all.
So...There will be a mini-reunion for the Outlaw/Mavericks at the
Vietnam Helicopter Crewman's Assn. reunion the third week of June,
2003, at Atlanta, Georgia. I hope that more of you can make it. It was
so great meeting people I've heard so much about and have met thru this
page and other vets. If anyone would like a copy of a reunion picture,
just e-mail me and I'll try to send it to you.
343 Date: 2002-08-17 20:33:12
Ed Gallagher ( charlietango66@aol.com / no homepage) wrote:
Was Outlaw 25 for awhile in 1970, then went to D Trp 3/5 Cav on the
otherside of Vinh Long to fly LOH's. Spend most of my "net" time on
"HELI-VETS". Will drop in again sometime.
342 Date: 2002-08-13 00:31:30
Al "Ginzo" Zanetti ( namvet@quix.net / no homepage) wrote:
Hey
I was with the 3rd Plt "Mavericks" in 67-68, as Gunner on Mav 39
"Snoopy" the Hog. I also gunned 33 Beer Bottle and 36? Murder Inc. Was
in Tet with 175th when we caught hell that night. Made gun runs near
the 611 area and the Orphanage also the church in downtown Vinhlong as
"Chuck" was everywhere.Gary Rentz..Unsure of spelling of last name, was
Crew chief. Capt Koenig was A/C and Plt Leader.What bothers me is why
the A/c's and Peters had tobuy C rats for their meals...\\\why did they
have to buy them?? Looking for anyone (Even Gunner the Dog) if he is
still alive and near a PC who remembers me. I was a Cook But woulf Fly
at every chance I had as T/O. Eventually I extended my tour in exchange
for gunner. I eventually went to the 2/327th Inf 101st Abn Div in 69-70
as a 11C...The Gunner whotaught me the ropes (I cant remember his name)
came to the 175th from the 173d Airborne Brig.Taught me everything
about the Flex and Mini's
Just wanted to \Jabber awhile, and Remember.
Welcome Home
341 Date: 2002-08-10 23:20:08
Steve Hopkins ( bpkmary1@earthlink.net / no homepage) wrote:
I came accross this site accidentally. What a delight. I was with "A"
Company, 502nd Aviation Bn., May 1965-May 1966 (Maverick 32). Looking
for old buddies.
340 Date: 2002-07-30 06:00:17
Tom Kennedy ( maverick3633@msn.com / no homepage) wrote:
For all who went the the crewmen`s reunion It was a very good time for
one and all, next year could even be better, i`m not sure how!
And I won the tail rotor,It is hanging on my wall.
339 Date: 2002-07-26 18:51:59
Lewis Hyde ( webwolf111@pdq.net / no homepage) wrote:
Been out of state working , been in some very remote areas and wasn't
able to go online . Just arrived home and dropped in . The site looks
great (best site on the web) and i really missed being able to check it
out . Hated to miss the reunion , hope to make the next one . Sounds
like a great time . For now living in Houston and working wherever
there's oil and gas
Outlaw 10 & Maverick 32
69 - 70
338 Date: 2002-07-22 00:18:57
Bob Giles ( r.giles@attbi.com / no homepage) wrote:
I was cruising the internet looking for info on Viet Nam. Came across
the 175th home page.
WOW, what a shock. I was the maintenance supervisor for the flight line
crew in Ving Long 1970-71. I was a Sp-5 and was the maintinence
sergeant (acting sgt) for the day crew (then later the night crew) It
was around the time the ammo dump blew-up.
337 Date: 2002-07-18 19:00:41
Tony Villarruel ( no email / no homepage) wrote:
There are some OUTLAWS names found on the 175th AHC MAIL CALL. Might be
someone you know! They are looking for others OUTLAWS also.
OUTLAW 26 71-72
336 Date: 2002-07-17 01:02:28
Erik Bollin ( wbollin@aol.com / http://www.swampfox199thrac.org) wrote:
My site is for a unit that was based in Vihn Long, the 199th Recon
Airplane Co. They flew O-1s. I want to thank all of you that served in
those trying times, thank you for doing what was right, no matter what
anyone said. I, too, served but in the peacetime USAF.
335 Date: 2002-07-13 16:56:46
Tim Campbell ( tlc2wlc2@att.net / no homepage) wrote:
I AM A FORMER OUTLAW AND MAVERICK CREW CHIEF 65-67 AM ANXIOUS TO
MEETING OLD FRIENDS AGAIN
334 Date: 2002-07-10 14:00:40
Tony Villarruel ( anthony.villarruel@hill.af.mil / no homepage) wrote:
OUTLAW/MAVERICKS RULE!!!!!!!!!
I went to this years VHCMA. We had A mini reunion with some of the
OUTLAWS and MAVERICKS. I hadn't seen some people for thirty years. It
was great to see them; one of the best time I ever had. It was a honnor
to see and to associate with the OUTLAWS and Mavericks who were there.
When I got to the unit I heard alot about the Mavericks COOL! The
return to the real life was tough but we did it! GOD Bless.
333 Date: 2002-07-09 17:25:13
DAVE EASTMAN, OL 23-24 ( cebirdman@hotmail.com / no homepage) wrote:
I just returned from the VHPA convention in Las Vegas, where I saw
Hershey, Glenn Klutz, Ray Novotney, Norris Marshall, and Rich Kimble
from my time. Lotsa guys from 70-72, too. The Outlaws are alive and
well! A few people bought my book at the VN Museum retail table and
also a new CD version of a taped extraction afternoon in Sept./67. Many
people stated my book works for their times, and individual experiences
as well. Keep in touch all....!
332 Date: 2002-07-04 01:16:40
Daniel Bustamante ( busto8282@aol.com / no homepage) wrote:
Looking for pilots and crewmembers of the 175th outlaws. I was a
crewchief on outlaw 26 from Feb 68 to Feb 69. Plan to attend the
Vietnam Helicopter Crewmember Association Reunion 2003 at Atlanta
Georgia. If you remember me call me at 817 691 1911 or email me at the
above address.
331 Date: 2002-06-24 23:10:15
Doug Wilson ( junglecruise@surfbest.net / no homepage) wrote:
The Outlaw reunion at Phoenix went very well.It was great to see faces
from 30 years ago and great to meet inperson some whose names I have
read on this web-site.There is already talk of another
Outlaw/Maverick/Roadrunner mini-reunion in Atlanta GA.June 2003 at the
VHCMA reunion.
330 Date: 2002-06-17 05:16:04
Donald Rawlinson ( drawlinson@mail.graceba.net / no homepage) wrote:
In 1967 I was in the hospital with an aviator by the name of "John
Mayer" (sp) Does anyone know the wereabouts of ?? Outlaw 21??
Thank you
329 Date: 2002-06-11 00:38:20
Jim Kirkley ( GoldEagleRet67@aol.com / no homepage) wrote:
Just found out the web site. I was one of the original Outlaws that
formed at Fort Benning in 1964 and moved to Vinh Long on 1 September
1964.We are having a re-union for the original group of Outlaws 1964-65
in San Antonio in October,02
328 Date: 2002-05-28 19:48:16
DAVE EASTMAN ( cebirdman@hotmail.com / no homepage) wrote:
I have an interesting resolution (draft) from the NH state house. You
might be interested in my forwarding it to any of you concerned with
hearing loss. It seems there is also a piece of federal legislation
pending on high-freq loss and tinnitus. Get in touch with me and I'll
forward the information to you.
327 Date: 2002-05-28 02:40:20
Shenendoah Doran (Busch) ( casperairborne@aol.com / no homepage) wrote:
Hello, all. I have been talking to Doug Wilson about my father, and he
gave me a few names. He was Eric Peter Busch. He was with the Mavericks
from 65 to 67. He was crew chief for Maverick 36. His doorgunner was
Wayne Hawthorne and his aircraft commander was Jake DeJong. He also was
crewchief on Maverick 34, his doorgunner was Charlie Phillips and his
aircraft commander was Jerome Heilman. I am looking for any
information, a.e. stories pictures and whatnot about him. I am so proud
of my dad and all of you guys, for what you did. Thank you all, and
welcome home. Happy Memorial Day! Please get in touch with me.
326 Date: 2002-05-17 22:03:04
Sheila Kendall ( smjmk_58759@yahoo.com / no homepage) wrote:
Hello:
This is to remind those planning on attending the mini-reunion in
Phoenix next month to please send in your registration form for the
reunion. The fee is $35 up to May 31. After that date, please add $5.
This can be paid for at the reunion by cash or personal check. They are
not set up for credit cards. This is to help them get name tags ready
and to have some idea on how many are planning on attending. Mike and I
are looking forward to seeing you there. It's going to be a GREAT time.
325 Date: 2002-05-15 15:02:37
Bob Gatz ( hnstbot@uslink.net / no homepage) wrote:
Hello, I have been trying to contact Jim Spiers but his E Mail doesn't
work for me. Does anyone out there have a way to contact him. Thank You
324 Date: 2002-05-15 15:00:22
Bob Gatz ( hnstbob@uslink.net / no homepage) wrote:
Hello Skipp, you must have got my E mail on this site and "Andy" pretty
neat ain't it.
323 Date: 2002-05-15 03:08:10
Skipp Tullgren ( RTULLLG@aol.com / no homepage) wrote:
I will send this site to my friends who served in Can Tho. I was with
14th AC WG in Nha Trang. (65-66)Keep the faith and serve on!!!!!!!
322 Date: 2002-05-14 14:19:54
Joe O'Neill ( josepheor@cs.com / no homepage) wrote:
Checking in to see if Mike Haley is still on. Mike, if you get this
please send email address again. I lost it. Also are you coming to the
VHPA gathering in Phoenix. Would like to see you and Don Isenburg if
you are. Thanks, Joe
321 Date: 2002-05-14 13:20:32
Roger Anderson (Andy) ( hnstbob@uslink.net / no homepage) wrote:
Hello everyone, Just checking in, it is great to see that some of you
are still around and would like to hear from you. I am using my
brothers E Mail for now. He was also with us Dec 68 to June 69 as a
Civilian working for LSI.
320 Date: 2002-05-09 20:22:51
DAVE EASTMAN ( cebirdman@hotmail.com / no homepage) wrote:
ROADRUNNER "Major" Bob Millward recently suffered a heart attack, and
his wife, Jean furthered on the information to me this past weekend. If
any you wish to offer condolences, please email a message to him. It
seems severe, he's not talking but his eyes are open. If you don't have
his email, get back to me.
319 Date: 2002-05-07 02:17:10
Doug Wilson ( Junglecruiser335@hotmail.com / no homepage) wrote:
The Outlaws/Mavericks will be having a mini-reunion at the VHCMA
Reunion June 16-23, at the Airport Marriott, Phoenix, AZ.I expect to be
there Thursday June 20,2002.SEE YOU THERE TOM!
318 Date: 2002-05-06 03:52:25
Thomas Kennedy ( maverick3633@msn.com / no homepage) wrote:
The reuion in Phoenix in June, who going?
Tom Kennedy Outlaw 26
Maverick 36
Maverick 33.
317 Date: 2002-04-30 22:21:23
DAVE EASTMAN ( cebirdman@hotmail.com / no homepage) wrote:
JUST GOT BACK FROM THE DELTA AVN. BATTALION'S FIRST EVER REUNION AT
FORT RUCKER!!! Stayed with the Soc Trang Tiger crowd mostly, because
they had the most representatives. Some Outlaws and Knights, but
largely the earlier clan, and none from the mid-sixties. A lot of
laughter and war-story telling; I was trying to be all ears and compare
yarns to my book. Sold some copies through the Avn. Ctr. Museum Gift
Shop--which fronts the incredible display of aircraft the Army has
flown from WW I on.. There is a Hall of Fame with Jerry Daly and many
others, which chronicles who thought up all the aircraft we flew and
crewed in RVN. We met with many young men who presently instruct and
fly--Gad, they are young!! Even the light colonels and majors look like
kids!!
We shall do this some more, but nothing got too rigidly organized
beyond the toasting... Alabama looks the same...just more roads and
huge roadside signs. No class whatsoever--everyone at Rucker would like
to be someplace else....!
316 Date: 2002-04-28 23:43:23
WILLIAM DAUSUEL ( DAUSUEL@AOL.COM / no homepage) wrote:
HELLO OUTLAWS WAS A COOK AT IN THE 175 TH FROM NOV 67 TO DEC 68 AND RTN
TO THE 120 ASSULT HELI (DEANS) FOR ONE MORE YEAR
315 Date: 2002-04-25 17:45:29
ken yellen ( kyellen@qwest.com / no homepage) wrote:
looking for anyone who might know of a Larry,Howard,Smith was in the
175th outlaws in 67-68? serviced as a door gunner. anyone with any info
I would greatly appreicate it he is my cousin
314 Date: 2002-04-24 16:48:23
Tony Villarruel ( anthony.villarruel@hill.af.mil / no homepage) wrote:
The 175th OUTLAWS home page is working! Just go to the VHCMN-to units-
scroll down to the 175th high light and you are there. Check on the
mini reunion in phoenix AZ. Enjoy life. Tony Villarruel OUTLAW 26,
71-72.
313 Date: 2002-04-22 21:09:57
DAVE EASTMAN ( cebirdman@hotmail.com / no homepage) wrote:
Yea! Way to go JR! I AM ON MY WAY TO MOTHER RUCKER, if you can believe
that. Dave Cunningham, right down below, will pick me up at the Dothan
airport, for the first reunion of the Delta Avn. Bn. I will try to
report back when I return on the going's on. Hope it will be a fruitful
moment for all those that attend, and get this up and going. Will also
report on high-freq. hearing loss as I continue down that vein. I met
with Sen. Bob Smith's people today, gave a copy of the book, and will
work with his staff on this high end affliction from flying turbine
helicopters.
312 Date: 2002-04-21 23:04:33
"T" Ed Thayer ( epthayer@earthlink.net / no homepage) wrote:
I am sure glad the site is back I did not realize how much I enjoyed
chating with all of you...Ed Thayer "Maverick" 31 "IN COLD BLOOD" June
66'-June 67'
311 Date: 2002-04-21 20:55:39
Dave Cunningham ( Tigerlead67@aol.com / no homepage) wrote:
Glad to see your website back up - always enjoyed it. Greetings to all
the men of the 175th. For those who don't have a copy of Dave Eastman's
book - get one! It will bring some memories. It brought back many for
me during my tour with the Tigers in 66-67. Best to all. For those who
miss the reunion at mother Rucker the end of April - we'll be sure to
raise a glass or two on your behalf.
310 Date: 2002-04-18 16:55:25
Joseph O'Neill ( josepheor@cs.com / no homepage) wrote:
Checking to see when the VHP reunion is going to be held. Would like to
say hello to a couple of aivators that picked me up in Dec. 1968.
309 Date: 2002-04-13 16:44:35
DAVE EASTMAN ( cebirdman@hotmail.com / no homepage) wrote:
For you receiving the VHPA Newsletter, you will notice that I have
submitted a blurb on hearing loss while flying in the Hueys. Many
crewmembers experienced the loss of their high-frequency hearing range,
and this was exhibited to them during their first flight physical back
home after the RVN tour.
If anybody out there got some compensation for this disability, I'd
like to know how you went about it. The VA has pretty much turned a
"deaf ear" to this claim. How about you??
308 Date: 2002-04-13 02:31:16
Sheila Kendall ( smjmk_58759@yahoo.com / no homepage) wrote:
Said I would get back to you in the spring about the Mini-reunion to be
held in Phoenix, Az. in conjunction with the VHCMA reunion. I see Doug
and Tony have put in a pitch for it. It will June 19-23, 2002. It will
be held at the Airport Marriot (rooms $82 for up to 4 people). You are
not required to stay at that hotel. There are several activities
planned that can be attended or not. I would love to write it all down,
but it would take up a lot of room and you can check it out on the
VHCMA page or you may e-mail me. I do have a letter that I sent out to
people I had addresses for. You DO NOT have to let me know if you want
to attend. In fact, I am looking forward to a LOT of surprise "shows".
Again--you do not need to join the VHCMA, but do need to register for
the reunion. LOOKING FORWARD TO SEEING YOU IN PHOENIX.
307 Date: 2002-03-30 22:42:17
Doug Wilson ( junglecruiser335@hotmail.com / no homepage) wrote:
As time gets nearer we that are on "The Kendalls List" are going to
have to get on the phone and encourage other Outlaws/Mavericks/150th
ect. to attend. If we dont do a little P.R. work we will be lucky to
have 16.
306 Date: 2002-03-30 22:13:03
Tony Villarruel DG Outlaw 26 ( no email / no homepage) wrote:
Anyone else going to the mini OUTLAW reunion? So far there are 16 live
bodies to be united! Hope to see a face I know. See the VHCMA for
information. You got to go on this mission; their are people who want
to know you made it home! GOD Bless and Welcome Home!!!
305 Date: 2002-03-25 15:27:00
George S. Prescott ( gspefi@metrocast.net / no homepage) wrote:
Does anyone know what happened to the 175th's home page. It used to be
http://members.home.net/jarw/175th.htm
I've been trying to access it for some time now without any luck.
304 Date: 2002-03-20 20:32:37
DAVE EASTMAN ( cebirdman@hotmail.com / no homepage) wrote:
Doug, here I are.
Now, here are some tail numbers for the second platoon's D-models in
1967--
65-09801: OL 21
65-09802: OL 22
65-09803 OL 11
65-09805: OL 25
65-09796: OL 26
65-09797 OL 27
65-09798: OL 29
65-09799: OL 24
65-09800: OL 23
How's that for vivid recall after all these years?! But, I'd forget
your name if introduced to you five minutes ago.... Damn brown goo in
the brain!!
Now, JR, JR, wherefore art thou??
303 Date: 2002-03-20 05:08:32
Doug Wilson ( junglecruiser335@hotmail.com / no homepage) wrote:
HELICOPTER NUMBERS, I have most of the helicopter serial numbers for
the 175th. What I need is to add the tail number to the list. Example
63-08706=Maverick 35 . I also need the serial and tail numbers for the
UH-1B's of the 62nd and 502nd Avn.
302 Date: 2002-03-11 05:56:09
PJ Floess ( 87honda@bellsouth.net / no homepage) wrote:
Where has the "Outlaws" homepage gone?????
301 Date: 2002-02-26 19:26:07
wesley a dunn ( tetris51@cs.com / no homepage) wrote:
outlaw 13, 64-65
300 Date: 2002-02-05 02:35:46
C.W. (Skip) McRae Jr. ( SkipMcRae@Juno.com / no homepage) wrote:
Hello, Outlaws, Mavericks, and Roadrunners:
Just got out of the hospital again (4th time in one year) and wanted to
share with you some new information I came across today. Some of you
may already know it, but if you didn't, here it is.
A new ruling by the VA on July 9, 2001 lists diabetes millitus (Type
II) as a presumptive disability for all veterans who served in Viet Nam
and were exposed to Agent Orange (as many of us were. One only has to
file an ordinary service-connected disability claim to receive
consideration and in all liklihood, will receive an award. Depending on
the per cent of disability awarded, monthly compensation could range
anywhere from $101 monthly to $2,107 monthly.
Your state's Veteran's Commission will be able to help you with this.
Hope this is helpful to some of you. It was to me.
299 Date: 2002-02-03 20:29:53
MSG Thomas M. Glasgow ( glasgowt@devens-emh1.army.mil / no homepage)
wrote:
My brother belonged to your unit when he was shot down 24 July 69. He
was SP4 Robert L. Glasgow. Would anyone remember him? I have the White
house letter sending sympathy above my desk, signed by Nixon... I have
the greatest of admiration for the VietNam veterans. Thanks for all you
gave!
298 Date: 2002-02-02 03:45:19
Cullis L. Holub ( FayeLee39@aol.com / no homepage) wrote:
The Outlaws - long time no see - 36 years ago. I served as a Helo pilot
in the 2sd Platoon 1st Lt. Cullis Holub - of the Then 502sd Outlaws
from 9/65 to 9/66. It was a great outfit - always can do- and no stop
in whatever we did. Loved the Mavericks too- for all the support.
Probably wouldn't be here right now, if it wasn't for them.
This is really bringing back memories. Hello all you guys. God Bless.
Love to hear from you.
Cullis
297 Date: 2002-01-30 23:19:46
DAVE EASTMAN ( cebirdman@hotmail.com / no homepage) wrote:
Guess what?? Jerry Daly himself just ordered a copy of OUTLAWS IN
VIETNAM! Am I honored?! There was a good review by Tom Payne in the
most recent VHPA Newsletter and my ad looks good. We are happily on our
way; I enjoy Outlaws and other Delta Bn people connecting with me. Keep
it up. (603) 323-2907
296 Date: 2002-01-21 22:18:51
Dennis Sheppard ( timelegend@hotmail.com / no homepage) wrote:
I served with MACV attached to the 292nd at Vinh Long Airfield between
Dec 69 to Dec 70 I am putting together several articles about Vinh Long
and the units that were stationed there. Vinh Long seems to be the
forgotten war in Vietnam when ever I tell another fellow vet I was
stationed at Vinh Long they reply "Never heard of the place" Well
fellows that will change as Ive written a book about Vinh Long and hope
to have it published this year. If you fellows that served there
remember things about the shows that came to our base and any combat
action or other good stories that you would like to see make the
Vietnam Magazine email me the information. I volunteered with the 199th
AHC and the 114th but never got to go out with you guys.
Dennis
295 Date: 2002-01-16 22:10:57
DAVE EASTMAN ( cebirdman@hotmail.com / no homepage) wrote:
Thanks for all the strokes and feedback on the latest edition of
OUTLAWS IN VIETNAM. Local vets here are also pleased with the effort,
and I even got a message from "Shotgun 44," who lives in NH and was
over there around the 1965 time when the Outlaws first arrived. He had
procured the book from a local library down the road from me, and sent
me a lenghty fact-filled letter.
You "new guys" from the late sixites and early 1970 years are welcome
to call me at (603) 323-2907 and compare notes about the unit's legacy
through the years, too.
294 Date: 2002-01-09 19:25:24
Tony( VNAF) Villarruel ( no email / no homepage) wrote:
Here we are 30 years later and still breathing THANK YOU LORD! And also
Thank you OUTLAWS. It's an honor to have flown with the best. Hope to
see someone I know at the mini reunion in Phoenix Arizona 19 -23 June
02. From OUTLAW 26 71-72 Doorgunner
293 Date: 2002-01-07 19:49:54
Chuck Howard ( s76driver@att.net / no homepage) wrote:
'Roadrunner' - April 68-69. Welcome home guys! I'm looking to supliment
my meager collection of VL photos. If anyone has some shots taken
around the airfield and during some of the ops, please contact me. I'll
gladly pay for the repros! Thanks.
292 Date: 2002-01-01 03:22:58
Steven Andreoff Jr. ( skabiso@earthlink.net / no homepage) wrote:
My dad was in Vietnam from 68-69. He was a gunner. I only have one
picture of him. He is sitting in a door of a Huey with his M-60. He did
make it home from Vietnam, however he was killed on December 12, 1985
along with 256 of his brothers and sisters in Gander. He was a member
of the 101st Airborne. I really don't have much more information. He
was very young in Vietnam. I just wanted more information to fill in
the gaps... Thanks....
291 Date: 2001-12-31 17:09:28
Tom Kennedy ( Maverick3633@msn.com / no homepage) wrote:
Happy New Year to all and have a better year then
last. Tom
290 Date: 2001-12-31 00:00:51
Steven Andreoff Jr. ( skabiso@earthlink.net / no homepage) wrote:
Hello my name is Steven Andreoff Jr. My father was a member of the
Outlaws. I'm trying to get information about him in Vietnam. If any one
has pictures or information please get in touch with me. I would also
like to know where I can find a patch for the Outlaws... Thanks
289 Date: 2001-12-30 18:50:24
Doug Wilson ( junglecruiser335@hotmail.com / no homepage) wrote:
HELP!!! I am researching the Outlaw KIA list. I have 52 KIA's. There is
one that puzzles me:
Tommy H._vey. Could this be Tommy H. Ivey, KIA
20 JAN 71. The thing I dont understand is he is listed as KIA in Thua
Thien province which I believe is in I Corps.I am also looking for
former Outlaws that died on another tour. I have 7. Sincerely Doug
Wilson Mav 35
288 Date: 2001-12-28 19:28:53
DAVE EASTMAN, OL 23,-24 ( CEBIRDMAN@HOTMAIL.COM / no homepage) wrote:
THEY ARE HERE! The third printing of OUTLAWS IN VIETNAM is available.
Thanks to Rich Kimble and Jim Martinson for their generous financial
support. Connect with me directly for further information!
287 Date: 2001-12-20 23:43:37
Doug Wilson ( junglcruiser335@webtv.net / no homepage) wrote:
Seasons Greetings to all Outlaws, Mavericks & Roadrunners. I am
sure we all wish the best for troops overseas and away from home. God
bless America. Maverick 35
286 Date: 2001-12-19 20:14:22
DAVE EASTMAN ( cebirdman@hotmail.com / no homepage) wrote:
Wowee! I just got a 10% service connected disability from the VA for
the prostate cancer I experienced earlier this summer and fall. The VA
hospital not only treated me, but the folks upstairs have linked
prostate cancer with agent Orange sprayed during our tours, and so if
this is true for you, too, they might pay you for the rest of your
life. Thank you, Uncle Sam!!
285 Date: 2001-12-16 22:24:04
John E. Doyle ( jaydee@xtalwind.net / no homepage) wrote:
G. GIACCHINO, was a door gunner from the 25th Inf Div. He was with Cpt.
Jack Sanford, Cpt. Tim Bisch, & Sp5 Mike Moritz when they were shot
down summer of 1965, Sanford and Moritz weere KIA, Bisch received
serious injury. Anyone have contact with Ciacchino? If so please
contact me. <jaydee@xtalwind.net>
284 Date: 2001-12-14 20:52:38
Art LaBelle ( larthurlabelle@cs.com / no homepage) wrote:
Outlaw,1st Plt, 10/67 to 10/68
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to all Outlaws and Mavericks.
283 Date: 2001-11-30 21:18:40
victor turk ( kturk@chartermi.net / no homepage) wrote:
I served at 175th Outlaws in 1969-70. I would like anyone that served
the same time arround VIN LONG to e-mail me at kturk@chartermi.net
Thanks
282 Date: 2001-11-30 19:38:46
DAVE EASTMAN OL 23,-24 ( cebirdman@hotmail.com / no homepage) wrote:
Happy Holidays! Mavericks and Outlaws give me a call at my home phone
number of (603) 323-2907 when you feel like it; I welcome your contact.
281 Date: 2001-11-24 16:04:44
Doug Wilson ( junglecruiser335@webtv.net / no homepage) wrote:
Happy Thanksgiving Outlaws,Mavericks & Roadrunners ! I remember the
one in 1965 was a "Great Dinner".Doug
280 Date: 2001-11-15 08:16:30
Mike Poel ( manginmanito@aol.com / no homepage) wrote:
I was a crew chief for the 187ahc and surfed into your site on rec. of
one of our members. Just want to let you know your site is excellent
and your history is much like our own in the 187th Crusaders
279 Date: 2001-11-11 19:35:56
Charles Woods ( cwoods@gaic.com / no homepage) wrote:
I would like to get in contact with any Outlaws or Mavericks in the
175th during February '69 and '70 and Warrant Officer Sturdavant.
278 Date: 2001-11-10 20:48:45
linda dugger ( ldugger@msn.com / http://www.lindadugger.itgo.com) wrote:
I just wanted to send my thanks on this veterans day for all you did to
assure me of all the freedoms I've been able to enjoy in my life.
Please let the others know that there are those who are grateful for
all you did. Thank you Linda Dugger
277 Date: 2001-11-02 03:35:51
Guy S Bauch ( ragzandsuzie@netptc.net / no homepage) wrote:
Served with 175Th at Vinh Long.
July 71-Feb 72
Unit stand down
Thanks for the goose bumps!
"OUTLAWS FOREVER"
GUY-559 855 4367-Auberry,Calif.
276 Date: 2001-10-31 04:57:49
J.R. Wright ( jarw@home.com / no homepage) wrote:
Outlaws,
I apologize to each of you for the recent entries
of commercial nature on these pages. I have removed
them and contacted the individuals responsible,
mildly suggesting to them that they knock it off.
The purpose of this guest book and my Outlaw site
is to enhance comradery among all Outlaws and to
preserve our history.
Period.
So let's get back to the business of doing both.
Thanks,
J.R. Wright
Outlaw 12
1967
webmeister
275 Date: 2001-10-25 22:14:34
Brianna Cella ( Bri2004anna@hotmail.com / no homepage) wrote:
I was trying to find any of the ol' buddies of Ralph Cella...he is my
father in hopes of contacting his old friends. We have had some
success. He does'n't really have an e-mail address but you can e-mail
me at mine and he will be sure to get the message
274 Date: 2001-10-19 21:15:43
Norm (Butch) England ( n.england@att.net / no homepage) wrote:
Just found this page. Great site. I was "Outlaw 11" - "Sundance" in
71-72 when we "stood down". If anyone knows how to get in touch with my
crew chief Larry Lane - last three on the tail number 070 - please send
me an e-mail.
Eyes of an Eagle, Heart of a Lion, balls of an Outlaw - flying over the
war torn Delta - defending America against communist aggression.
Vinh Long - Outlaw 11 / Roger Outlaw 11 / Vinh Long Outlaw 11 is in the
"Hole in the Wall" requesting permission to take the active with a
flight of five for departure.
273 Date: 2001-10-19 18:07:10
James Reece (Spanky) ( jrssjarr@aol.com / no homepage) wrote:
I have been thinking about my experience in the 175th for quite some
time, and it has been nice to come across the web site and see
photographs of Vinh Long, and some of the folks I used to work with
from 2/69 - 5/70. Thanks,
272 Date: 2001-10-13 23:27:40
Steven Andreoff Jr. ( skabiso@earthlink.net / no homepage) wrote:
I would like to know if anyone knew my father. His name is Steven
Andreoff. I found a jacket of his one the back it says 175th Assualt
Helicopter Company Vinh Long 1968-1969. I would like any information
anybody has. If you knew him please help. My e-mail address is
Skabiso@earthlink.net Thank you..
Steven Andreoff Jr.
271 Date: 2001-10-12 22:07:20
"T" Ed Thayer ( epthayer@earthlink.net / no homepage) wrote:
Hi everyone I just wanted to say hello and let all know I think of you
all the time, Dave if you read this I sure hope all is going well with
you and you will be up and around shortly...Ed "IN COLD BLOOD"
"MAVERICK 31"
270 Date: 2001-09-30 22:04:23
Doug Wilson ( junglcruiser335@webtv.net / no homepage) wrote:
Two questions ! 1.When did the 175th Mavericks disolve and the 175th
Bushwackers begin . 2.Did any of the Maverick pilots and crew transferr
to the Bushwackers . Doug Maverick 35 C/E 1966
269 Date: 2001-09-30 20:35:22
Sheila Kendall ( smjmk_58759@yahoo.com / no homepage) wrote:
ATTENTION!!!
This message is to let the "boys" of the 175th AHC (Outlaws &
Mavericks) know that there is going to be a mini-reunion for them at
the Vietnam Helicopter Crewman's Association reunion in Phoenix,
Arizona, on June 19-23, 2002.
If any of you have any questions about the organization, check out the
VHCA website. It tells all the information on the association, about
the reunion and how to join (if you wish to). It is not necessary to be
a member of the association to attend the mini-reunion, but you will
need to register for the reunion. There are currently 18 175th guys as
members.
This mini-reunion will be open to ALL Outlaws and Mavericks. Please
pass this along to those you kow who may not have a computer. If you
have any questions, please feel free to contact me. I will repost this
closer to reunion time.
268 Date: 2001-09-22 23:46:20
Rory Roberson ( roberson1950@aol.com / no homepage) wrote:
Very GOOD!
267 Date: 2001-09-18 20:33:37
John G Schneider ( js7914@msg.ameritech.com / no homepage) wrote:
Nov 66-Nov 67.Crewed Outlaw 18 for 2 weeks.
266 Date: 2001-09-12 17:53:40
ERNEST HUNTER ( EHUNTER@COWAYNE.MI.US / no homepage) wrote:
FLEW AS GUNNER THEN CREWCHIEF ON OUTLAW 18 FROM
NOV. 70 TO NOV. 71. WOULD LIKE TO HEAR FROM OTHER
MEMBERS OF THE 175TH. OUTLAW/MAVERICK/BUSHWACKER
FAMILY.
265 Date: 2001-09-10 23:30:31
Dave Cunningham ( www.Tigerlead67@aol.com / no homepage) wrote:
Greetings to the Outlaws and Mavericks. Flew Tiger lead and trail and
was White Tiger Lead in 66/67. Always a pleasure to share airspace with
the 175th. as well as the 114th and the 336th. Welcome home, gentlemen!
Your website is terrific! Thanks for the opportunity to touch base with
the members of the finest aviation battalion in the 1st Aviation
Brigade(or anywhere else, for that matter!).
264 Date: 2001-09-09 18:22:31
Pete Fredriksson (gator) ( pete@armante.com / no homepage) wrote:
I was in the 150th from June 1965 until Oct 1966.
I met some great people there and will never forget
that experience!!!!
Pete
263 Date: 2001-09-08 20:03:43
Roberson ( no email / no homepage) wrote:
Door gunner on Maverick 31, 70-71.
262 Date: 2001-09-02 17:20:15
KEN LEISS ( RA19890025@AOL.COM / no homepage) wrote:
OUTLAW 67-68
261 Date: 2001-08-27 22:36:34
joe watson ( jwatson632@aol.com / no homepage) wrote:
I should have said in my earlier message.....that if any of you reading
this have the email of someone who knows Dave or 'of' Dave please pass
along the phone number to them as they might not check the site
frequently enough ..to see the previous message.....
260 Date: 2001-08-27 22:29:09
Joe Watson ( jwatson632@aol.com / no homepage) wrote:
I think that Dave Eastman's book 'OUTLAWS IN VIETNAM' opens up a heck
of a lot of memories. Some tough ones. But it damn sure serves to
rekindle the thoughts and feelings that were felt by all during a time
when comraderie meant alot and when friendships meant a lot. During no
time in most of our lives ( meeting our wife being the first obviously
)did we feel SO ALIVE or have such adrenaline rushes.In touch with
ourselves and others.. When you would do it for the other guy just
because he was the other guy...and because he was your friend.. thats
all you needed to know..You came to Viet Nam for the same reason he did
..weren't sure if you wanted to, but it seemed like the honorable thing
to do at the time..never ever regretted it. It would make a Hell of a
movie if everything was all put together in one cookie jar wouldn't
it... Dave Eastmans hosp room #1-617-264-6518 ..he is undergoing chemo
and I am sure could stand a quick call in....if he' not in the room he
is in radiation or something similar..he'll be right
back........jw/outlaw17
259 Date: 2001-08-26 20:13:24
"T" Ed Thayer ( epthayer@earthlink.net / no homepage) wrote:
I forgot to mention one very important thing...Joe Gammon was a "WO"
and he was a "great PILOT" as well...Ed
258 Date: 2001-08-26 19:55:32
"T" Ed Thayer ( epthayer@earthlink.net / no homepage) wrote:
OK guy's for those of us who were there during the time of Dave's book,
what do you think?? I really enjoyed the book, I could hardley put it
down...But...In a lot of instances I do not have the same
recollections. There are names that have been changed, but I am sure
for good reasons. the most important thing about the book I really
disagree with is Daves Idea that WO's and Commissioned were at each
other's throat all the time. My time from June66' to June67' "ALL" the
Pilot's or Aviator's however you want to be called were great and never
showed the "I am better then you because I am Commisioned and you are
"just" a WO attitude. During my tour with the Outlaws and Mavericks I
flew with a crew that was a team I can not remember being called PFC or
Specialist, it was hey "T" or hey "Thayer" Of course not everyone had
the pleasure to fly with AC's like Terry Mcdowell and Joe Gammon like I
did. They were fun to fly with and great PILOTS yes I said pilots. I
know Terry was Comissioned a 2nd LT in Dec 66' I believe, but he was
just as good a pilot as a Wo as he was after he became a LT. I know
this for a fact because I was his gunner on Maverick "31" "IN COLD
BLOOD" Ed "T"
257 Date: 2001-08-24 04:07:09
joe watson ( jwatson632@aol.com / no homepage) wrote:
Congratulations to Dave Eastman for living up to his word and putting
together an outstanding book.
Outlaws in Vietnam....I hope that everyone contacts Dave about this
book ........it brings things back from all the cobwebs and makes them
seem like yesterday.......just great.......Outlaw 17.......
256 Date: 2001-08-23 03:20:56
pat kelly ( pachaugpats@webtv.net / no homepage) wrote:
30 years later here we are; I flew cobras for the bushwackers 1972
.Hellow Beu Lockhart where ever you are.Thanks to all the troops who
went in before me and thanks to those who went after.For the guys who
flew when I did WAKE UP and get your tie out of the soup.
255 Date: 2001-08-18 18:49:43
William(Bill)Coleman ( Subadoll1@AOL.com / no homepage) wrote:
Just was reasonantly contacted by Mike Law and sence have talked to
several people. I'm still looking for talk to others that was with the
Mavricks or the Outlaws. Will write more later!.....Mike hurry and get
home!!!!!
254 Date: 2001-08-14 00:19:49
Ed Thayer ( epthayer@earthlink.net / no homepage) wrote:
It is great to see all these new Outlaws and "Mavericks" finding the
site drop us a line. Alan,Doug and me have been talking quite a bit
lately so join in...Ed Maverick 31
253 Date: 2001-08-13 02:26:48
Thomas Kennedy ( maverick3633@msn.com / no homepage) wrote:
Nice page'
Crewed 21 "Satisfaction" early 68 moved over to the
guns mid 68 with 36 "The Playmate" finished up with 33 "The Beer Wagon"
stayed till early 70,thanks to
all that help.
252 Date: 2001-08-10 17:48:10
Alan Holmes ( maverick323839@mediaone.net / no homepage) wrote:
Doug Wilson forgot to mention that there are 15 of us Mavericks that
have been in contact over the last couple of months. Anyone who wishes
to drop us a line and/or know of the whereabouts of other Outlaws or
Mavericks, PLEASE feel free to do so. Please note the my email address
is corrected in this message, there were too many "m's" in the original
one.
251 Date: 2001-08-08 19:49:20
Steven W. Pond ( stevenpond@geotec.net / http://www.bluebible.cc) wrote:
I was with the 175th from july 70-july 71. I worked as a hanger rat the
whole time, keeping them flying.
I still work on Bell helicopters as Steve's helicopter repair.Very
interesting reading the comments on your sight.I was there during the
big drug crack down and when the ammo dump blew up.
250 Date: 2001-08-04 16:42:19
Doug Wilson ( junglcruiser335@webtv.net / no homepage) wrote:
Myself and a few friends are starting a list of Mavericks. What we need
is ,name,e-mail,or phone number,pilot or crew,& year with the
Outlaws.I would be glad to work with the other platoons wanting to do
the same.The only way we are ever going to have a reunion or get to see
each other is to get orgonized.Sincerely Doug Wilson Maverick C/E
Feb-Sep66
249 Date: 2001-07-21 00:20:41
Dave Eastman ( cebirdman@hotmail.com / http://www.wmwv-fm.com) wrote:
I want to thank all the guys who purchased copies of OUTLAWS IN
VIETNAM! I am nearly through the first printing; had a very successful
time in Denver with the VHPA and the guys at Mineral
Wells who are making the Vietnam National Veterans Museum take hold.
They will be selling copies of this year in RVN from 1966-67 and let's
hope things progress from this departure on. Give me a call at (603)
284-6434 in the next few weeks, or back to the real home phone number
at (603) 323-2907 in late August. Going to be in the Boston VA hospital
for radiation through August and September....
248 Date: 2001-07-17 04:27:19
Dennis Jackson ( strummerjack@hotmail.com / no homepage) wrote:
I flew 07 from 3/68 until 12/68. I extened to fly
247 Date: 2001-07-17 00:17:52
tom cookus ( tecookus@kdsi.net / no homepage) wrote:
Can anyone email me a good picture of the Outlaw Patch.
246 Date: 2001-07-13 05:58:47
vance shearer ( vanceandterri@home.com / no homepage) wrote:
anyone know mike sheehan did after mercer and I evacuated him tet 68
245 Date: 2001-07-13 05:46:52
vance shearer ( vanceandterri@home.com / no homepage) wrote:
maverick from 67-68 does anyone know the name of the flight surgeon at
ving long during tet?
244 Date: 2001-07-02 16:02:00
JON F. MYHRE ( JFMYHRE@AOL.COM / no homepage) wrote:
VERY PLEASED TO FINALLY FIND THE "OUTLAW & MAVERICK" WEB SITE. IT
IS TERRIFIC!
MY TOUR (JUNE 1966-MARCH 1967} WAS, WITHOUT QUESTION, THE HIGH POINT IN
MY LIFE. IN SPITE OF I
PHYSICAL INJURIES AND EMOTIONAL PROBLEMS INCURED, I WOULD NOT SWAP THAT
TIME AND THOSE WONDERFUL PEOPLE FOR ANYTHING IN THE WORLD. PERIOD! IT
WAS AN HONOR TO HAVE BEEN A PART OF THE "OUTLAW/MAVERICK TEAM."
243 Date: 2001-06-30 18:29:41
Joseph O'Neill ( josepheor@cs.com / no homepage) wrote:
Looking for UH1 pilot that picked up F-100 pilot on December28, 1968.
Location between the Uminh and RockJaw. Besides Huey crew there was a
MACV team on board. Only name I can remember is Isenberg. I lost the
crew list years ago and would like to buy them a long overdue beer.
Thanks, Joe O'Neill
242 Date: 2001-06-29 00:27:42
Jack C. Bryan ( jcbryan@worldnet.att.net / no homepage) wrote:
Nice web site! I served with both A 502nd and the 175th. (Maverick
2)from Apr 66 to May 67.
241 Date: 2001-06-09 23:54:56
Ed Gallagher ( ega937@aol.com / no homepage) wrote:
Just got the computer. Just got "ONLINE". Have no idea if this will
ever be seen. I was an OUTLAW from Jan till Sep 70. Went across the
base to D Trp 3/5 Cav with OH-6,s. Did 30 yrs active duty. Hello to
Waldo and Dan Greeve."Keep'em Flying" OUTLAW 25.
240 Date: 2001-05-24 22:08:00
Ed Thayer ( epthayer@earthlink.net / no homepage) wrote:
I flew "Gunner" Maverick 31 from June 66' to June 67' I have a few
pic's I would like to attach but don't see anywhere to attach...educate
me please...Ed Thayer
239 Date: 2001-05-15 02:16:10
Alan Holmes ( mmaverick323839@mediaone.net / no homepage) wrote:
Just wanted to let everyone who might be interested that I have a new
email address--maverick323839@mediaone.net. You can still contact me at
the other address as well.
238 Date: 2001-05-11 02:56:17
John E. Doyle ( jaydee@xtalwind.net / no homepage) wrote:
Thought you might be interested to know that The History Channel will
be presenting "The Personal Experience, Helicopter Warfare In Vietnam"
on June 9th. It will run at 8PM Eastern and Pacific times, and at 7PM
Mountain and 6PM Central. Should be a good one!
237 Date: 2001-05-04 18:39:18
DAVE EASTMAN, OL 23,-24 ( cebirdman@hotmail.com / http://wmwv-fm.com)
wrote:
We have organized chapters 1-40 and am now adding on the glossary of
military terms to complete the "galley-proof." This will be brought to
Denver for the VHPA convention around July 4th. I need to get Mike Law
of the VHPA to post the book-cover as we've designed it. We still need
to raise the $30,000 for the printed edtion.
236 Date: 2001-05-04 12:54:55
George S. Prescott ( gspefi@metyrocast.net / no homepage) wrote:
Thanks Skip, I found it. Hope to see you in San Antonio.
gsp
235 Date: 2001-05-02 17:14:58
George S. Prescott ( gspefi@metrocast.net / no homepage) wrote:
Just checking in, had my computer hooked up to cable
so had to change my e-mail address. I tried to find
this page through explorer but was unsuccessful, anyone know why?
234 Date: 2001-04-22 02:24:37
Rick Steele ( Leeap1213@cs.com / no homepage) wrote:
68-70 gunner. slicks outlaws still alive in the world, getting ahead
staying ahead.
233 Date: 2001-04-16 03:06:01
John E. Doyle ( jaydee@xtalwind.net / no homepage) wrote:
Would DANNY HUDGINS (message #228) and FRANK E. HOFFMAN (message 229)
please contact me at my above e-mail address.
232 Date: 2001-04-15 01:04:41
John Steele ( jheber@allwest.net / no homepage) wrote:
I want to correct my mistake on the spelling
of Mavericks not Marvicks.It's just been to long.
Some How we need to get together and make
pot of Maverick Stew!!
231 Date: 2001-04-15 00:31:04
John Steele ( jheber@allwest.net / no homepage) wrote:
I served from Jan. or Feb 69- 4/17/70. Chuck
O'leary or Alan Holmes if you are out please
get in touch with me. That goes for you SKI as well
(Edward Plucinski) or any other MARVICKS
230 Date: 2001-04-15 00:09:13
Alan Holmes ( craftsrus@mediaone.net / no homepage) wrote:
I just had a call from Doug Wilson, who told me about this web site. I
was with the 175th Aviation from April 1968 to May 1970. Flew Mavericks
'69-'70, would love to hear from anyone from my old unit.
229 Date: 2001-04-11 03:13:32
FRANK E. HOFFMAN ( FRANKEHOFFMAN@EARTHLINK.NET / no homepage) wrote:
EXELLECT SITE YOU HAVE DONE A GREAT JOB,BROUGHT BACK SOME OLD
MEMORIES.I FLEW ON OUTLAW 23 FROM FEB-JUNE 1965.I WAS A GUNNER TDY FROM
THE 25TH DIV. HAWAII.
228 Date: 2001-04-10 03:56:11
Danny Hudgins ( shag_one@yahoo.com / no homepage) wrote:
I WAS IN VINGLONG 65-67 AND CREW CHIEF ON MAVERICK 33 FOR A YEAR THEN
MAKE PLATOON SGT.AND FLEW WITH MAVERICK 6 ON 39 LEAVING IN APRIL OF '67
WOULD LIKE TO HEAR FROM SOME OF THE MAVERICK CREW..
227 Date: 2001-04-07 16:54:06
DAVE EASTMAN ( cebirdman@hotmail.com / http://wmwv-fm.com) wrote:
I am going to Denver! See you there at the VHPA convention. I will be
at an author's luncheon, where those of us attempting to get books
published on our VN experiences will discuss our obstacles and
accomplishments. Hope to see you there. Thanks to Bob Millward, Mike
Hershey, and Jim Martinson for the financial assistance. There should
be a number of "galley proofs" for sale at $16 plus. Hope to get into
working up these within the week. There will also be a sample
book-cover displayed on the VHPA Reunion web-site as a come-on. Please
call me at (603) 323-2907 if you have any pictures of the Easter Sunday
LZ burned-up helicopters...
226 Date: 2001-04-04 09:09:29
Paul Nemeth SP/5 Engine Shop ( majorxx@shadow.net / no homepage) wrote:
Great work on the web site..I was with the 175th in 1970 and 71. The
ammo dump blew up while I was there and it tossed the stuff every
where. It took weeks to clean up the mess.
225 Date: 2001-04-02 03:59:38
Claude Douglas Bellomy ( bellomy@gulftel.com / no homepage) wrote:
This is the first that I have heard from anybody since I came home. It
sure brings back a lot of old memories. It was great to see the
pictures, I just wish my memory was as good as them!
Thanks
Doug
224 Date: 2001-04-01 06:32:45
Lewis Hyde ( webwolf111@pdq.net / no homepage) wrote:
Correction : Wrong email address left in message to Spider . Correct
address webwolf111@pdq.net . After speaking to Douglas Wilson i went
thru my pictures and found some of some of the other guys . Thanks Doug
for trying to hold it togeather .
223 Date: 2001-04-01 03:09:25
Lewis Hyde ( webwolf1111@pdq.net / no homepage) wrote:
Hi Mr. Spires ,
Got a couple of really good pic's. of you . Will try to post .
222 Date: 2001-03-27 05:27:52
C. W. (Skip) McRae Jr. ( SkipMcRae@Juno.com / no homepage) wrote:
My sincerest thanks to Doug Wilson for pointing me to this site after
he found my entry in the 114th site guestbook. I served with A/502 and
the 150th Maintenance Detachment from June 65 thru June 66. Worked on
the Maintenance Float with CW2 Paul Lassiter, CW 2 Don Felder, CW 2
Paul Hull, and our CO, Captain Brown. Went to Dong Ba Tin temporarily
in August 65 with Don Felder and Chuck Jones. From there, we joined the
rest of the group in An Khe until the end of September 65. Was promoted
to Spec 5 upon return to Vinh Long and was assigned as a maintenance
section chief for the remainder of my term. CWO Brashears was the boss
then. I remember George Prescott and Jack Dunaway. And, yes, George, I
do remember the FU named Helmintoller. I did not see Bob Murphy's name
on the honor list. He died on the flight line in a freak mishap
involving one of the door gunners from the 25th Infantry Division
(remember - the 89 day wonders?) I also worked with a TI named Don
Crowder - one of the finest maintenance inspectors to darken the
doorway at Vinh Long. After Viet Nam, I worked at the Transportation
School at Fort Eustis, Virginia as a civilian for eight years in the
Maintenance Test Flight section teaching AMOC. Worked with a test pilot
named Paul Tomlinson. Was part of the original civilian group that
included Carroll Woodbeck, Bill Crosby and others that brought the
OH-6A into the system. This is a great web site and if you don't know,
the 114th has an excellent site as well. I would hope that the
association would be broadened to include all former members of the
units, regardless of the time span in which we served, and I would
certainly be interested in active participation in the association's
activities, including the reunion in San Antonio. I would be happy to
hear from any of you. I am retired and live in Lubbock, Texas. You may
call me at 806-745-2717 if you wish.
221 Date: 2001-03-16 02:49:04
jim mondeaux ( jmondeaux@msn.com / no homepage) wrote:
maverick"35",july 66-july 67. super site,a lot of
memories.thanks!!
220 Date: 2001-02-25 22:33:58
Mick Kiddall ( mullet@yebo.co.za / no homepage) wrote:
I was the "Limey" Decca tech. rep. at Vinh Long throughout 1966. If any
Maverick or Outlaw remember me I would like to get in touch for old
time's sake.
219 Date: 2001-02-24 19:42:33
DAVE EASTMAN ( cebirdman@hotmail.com / http://www.wmwv.com) wrote:
This is my third attempt today at writing down this message in the
library computer. I have just finished copy-editing the "copy-editor,"
improving my "Outlaws in Vietnam" manuscript. Thanks to Jim Martinson
for his financial support; we are moving ahead to a "galley-proof" of
this work. This will be a black-and-white facsimile of the eventual
cloth-bound, hardcover edition of the book to be produced by the
University of New England Press in Hanover, NH. We need to raise
$30,000 for 3,000 copies in the first edition. Books are expensive to
produce. Please contact Jim Martinson if you wish to be involved in
this fund-raising. This is not a retirement plan-investment, but you
should get your donation back as we sell the books. The 100
galley-proofs should be available for perusal at the Denver VHPA
convention this July 4th. See you there, perhaps. You may leave
messages at this e-mail or feel free to call me at 323-2907 in NH, at
area code (603). I really feel that I've caught our flying experience
on that year; increasingly, I am surprised that the publishing houses
or Hollywood know nothing about the camaraderie and competence of the
helicopter aircrews in Vietnam. We need to accomplish this!
218 Date: 2001-02-11 02:16:16
Ross Armijo ( mustang66fb@aol.com / no homepage) wrote:
This message is for Mike Kendall, Jerry Schaefer is living in Mesa AZ.
and Bill Dorame is living in Tucson, I'm trying to get the phone
numbers for them. I will stay in touch Mavericks rule
217 Date: 2001-02-10 17:24:37
ross armijo ( mustang66fb@aol.com / no homepage) wrote:
I am looking for my pilot his name was Willie Chambers. We flew
Maverick 31 from 70-71, also would like to hear from Robbie my door
gunner same time frame.Feathers if your out there or TC,John Lonergan
if you read this. Mavericks Rule
216 Date: 2001-02-09 22:46:36
Ed Timmers ( no email / no homepage) wrote:
No email address but would like to hear from any
of you. I was a crew chief with the Outlaws from
4/69 to 4/70 and the Mavericks till 11/70
159 222nd St. E.
St. Cloud Mn. 56301
320/253-9089
215 Date: 2001-02-09 17:16:19
ross p armijo ( mustang66fb@aol.com / no homepage) wrote:
i was there(1970-1971) and was a crew chief on maverick 31(IN CCOLD
BLOOD) any one out there want to talk send me an e-mail. I would like
to talk to someone who was there, i have spoken with jerry schaeffer in
casa grande,az and bill dorme in tucson,az jerry brother committed
suicide after his return. thes are the only people that i have seen
since my return.
214 Date: 2001-02-02 14:08:36
Duane Frisinger ( frisidu@webtv.net / no homepage) wrote:
was with the 175th oct70 to mar 72
213 Date: 2001-01-20 06:51:27
"little sister" ( srmkemp@yahoo.com / no homepage) wrote:
Just wanted to say thanks to all of you that helped my ol man get
things back together he was crewchief outlaw25 april 69 april 70, if
anyone knows how to get ahold of Tex Guatamol please let me know there
a few of your bros looking for him! Thanks again J.R. for all your help.
212 Date: 2001-01-17 20:42:21
DAVE EASTMAN, OL 23, 24 ( cebirdman@hotmail.com / http://wmwv.com)
wrote:
RICHARD JELLERSON of "Last Minute Productions" will soon have an Army
flight crew member two hour long show on the History channel. Should be
even better than Mason's "FLlightline" that was recently on PBS. I just
sent him an IBM diskette on the "Outlaws in Vietnam". May be
progressing towards a "Galley Proof" by the end of this month. IF you
want your slides inserted, better contact me quick!
211 Date: 2001-01-16 03:02:12
mike kendall ( mavericklead@ragingbull.com / no homepage) wrote:
this is a note for Mr. Jack EMCH. i have seen your request for
information about your older brother, James K. EMCH.. i knew him, i
flew with him as long as he was a MAVERICK. and a MAVERICK he was,
thru+thru. i also have some very good pictures of Jim..i'm here if you
wish to talk...regards mike
210 Date: 2001-01-16 02:46:22
mike kendall ( mavericklead@ragingbull.com / no homepage) wrote:
this is a note to the master of this site.. first i want to thank you
for the excellent-excellent job that has been done to put this
together.. then i would like to ask you to contact me about more names
that belong on the list of those who gave their lives while flying with
us in viet nam. there are others who have contributed to the making of
this site that know of those of whom i am refering to. thanks in
advance for your cooperation..mike(jim) kendall,, maverick door gunner
68-69-70
209 Date: 2001-01-14 04:16:55
mike kendall ( mavericklead@ragingbull.com / no homepage) wrote:
MIKE(JIM)KENDALL Flew with the MAVERICKS for a long time..late 68 thru
to august 70.. where in the hell are all the BULLS?????
STEELE,TRULOCK,KENNEDY(Tom where are you?)HOLMES,HIBDON,HART,QUEEN(Len
where are you?)ADAIR,THE SCHAEFER BROTHERS,BOWERS(Jerry where are
you?),SAGE(Jim, i did'nt die, where are you, my old
friend?),BELAMY(Clyde,where the hell are you?)GREG MASON I've called
the phone # in Farmingdale, Long Island 1000 times. it always rings,
even today, but no one has ever answered it, where the hell are you???
Come on fellas, its been over 30 years, even if they followed us home
they can't find us any more..and greg i know you made it out, i asked
after you until we were certain your bird left the ground.. i stayed
until they killed me and the Gator only i fooled them, i did,nt die..
the GATOR,unfortunatly, was,nt so lucky... and BILL COLEMAN,for 30
years i thought you died with the GATOR.. only found out a few months
ago that you made it, where are you?? and Capt. RICHARD JOHNSON, I
thought for the same 30 years that you went out with the GATOR too but
now am told you also recovered, where the hell are you...?????
208 Date: 2001-01-08 09:06:05
David Vollmar ( dinkydauuh1@cs.com / no homepage) wrote:
Forgot to say thanks for all the gun support,6-67 to6-68. Especially
night mission 12-11-67 downed T-Bird gunship Tra Vinh Prov. Battalion
of Main Force
Viet Cong,Haven,t seen a light show like that since.
Thanks again
David Vollmar
611th Aircraft Recovery Team
207 Date: 2001-01-08 08:31:12
David Vollmar ( dinkydauuh1@cs.com / no homepage) wrote:
Servd with 611th Transportion Co. Vinh Long on the Aircraft Recovery
Team 6-67 - 12-68
206 Date: 2001-01-07 02:31:30
Terry McDowell ( jtmac@saber.net / no homepage) wrote:
Just wanted you to know that I flew Daddy Rabbit from September '67 to
November of '67 out of Vinh Long. Would like to chat if you have a
minute.
Regards. T. McDowell
205 Date: 2000-12-30 18:32:41
DAVE EASTMAN OL23, 24 ( cebirdman@hotmail.com /
http://www.wmwv.com/birdman.htm) wrote:
J.R.: Been trying to call. Still looks like some typos form the
scanning of the two chapters. Enjoyed getting Christmas cards from
those Outlaws who wrote me. Am also looking over the first
proof-reading of the initial chapters; I've got a very good copy editor
through Peter Randall, it seems. Call me at (603) 323-2907 when
interested.
204 Date: 2000-12-22 18:22:52
DAVE EASTMAN OL 23,24 ( cebirdman@hotmail.com / no homepage) wrote:
send me your best 10 slides for the Outlaws in Vietnam manuscript,
....please!!!! I need to scan these in and want to include more of you
than my own pictures. (603) 323-2907
203 Date: 2000-12-22 01:56:32
John Hall ( babsbuddah@webtv.net / no homepage) wrote:
Not much help to you, but have a few stories, and memories of Ojie,
1969-1970.This in ref. to #200.
202 Date: 2000-12-18 05:12:41
Doug Wilson ( junglecruiser335@hotmail.com / no homepage) wrote:
The Cowboys & Falcons of the 82nd Avn.and 335thAHC Association
would like to wish all Outlaws,Mavericks,& Roadrunners a Merry
Christmas and a Happy New Year .
201 Date: 2000-12-16 03:12:04
Daniel Greve ( dangreve@mctcnet.net / no homepage) wrote:
Dick Waldo told me about this site. Spent most of the day looking
through it.I think it's great!Was in Vinh Long in 70 and 71 as Outlaw
28.
200 Date: 2000-12-13 02:59:51
srmkemp ( srmkemp@yahoo.com / no homepage) wrote:
Looking for a crewchief from the 175th OUTLAW25 by the name of Ojea or
Ohgea? Early 1970's.
199 Date: 2000-12-12 01:22:57
DAVE EASTMAN ( no email / no homepage) wrote:
Hey J.R.! I did read through Chapter 21 (and the old 22) and did find
typo's in the translation from the hard copy scanning. Perhaps you can
correct them as per my phone call; appreciate it. Would like to say we
need the 10 best slides from those Outlaws that want to see their
photographs included in the center of the book. We are nearing
publication thanks to Jim Martinson, who is advancing the first amount
of $ to get things rolling. All are welcome to contact him in San
Antonio. Keep duplicates of the slides; I need to work from original
camera work. Call me at (603) 323-2907 in NH.
198 Date: 2000-12-06 02:56:42
John Hall ( babsbuddah@webtv.net / no homepage) wrote:
Was there April,69 to April,70, looking for Marck V. Donnelly. First
time here, was "Gunner" still alive, and collecting?
197 Date: 2000-12-05 13:34:37
John Perkins ( johnperkins@bmwe30.net / http://jperkins.bmwe30.net)
wrote:
Update of email and homepage
196 Date: 2000-12-01 02:47:50
JAMES HODGE ( HODGESTREETGANG@AOL.COM / no homepage) wrote:
GUNNER ON OUTLAW 20 FROM JUNE 69 JAN 70
195 Date: 2000-11-29 19:07:48
Tony Villarruel ( anthony.villarruel@hill.af.mil / no homepage) wrote:
Need to add BUSHWACKERS to the guestbook title. they replaced the
mavericks. Lets remember all our family.they were there too. Thanks
OUTLAW 26.
194 Date: 2000-11-15 18:15:12
Jack Emch ( Slipinsky@aol.com / no homepage) wrote:
CWO James Kenneth Emch, died in Vietnam on July 29,1970. I was only 10
years old and my dad wouldn't talk about it. All I know is my big
brother died. I know he flew in "Hueys". My dad said it was a training
accident and we couldn't look in the coffin. Dad died fifteen years ago
but I want to know more about my brother. Can anyone tell me about him?
CWO JAMES KENNETH EMCH. God bless you for what you all did for us. Jack
Emch
193 Date: 2000-11-11 14:42:07
Michael J. Baldacchino ( justdessert@att.net / no homepage) wrote:
Found this web page while anchored in Wash. DC before going over to the
VN memorial veteran's day.
Outlaw 24 1970. Looking forward to hearing from other crew, especially
"Buggsy" Moran, my doorgunner.
192 Date: 2000-11-02 02:32:31
Michelle Axson(keith Axson) ( MichelleM2000@msn.com / no homepage)
wrote:
if any one has photos of my father in this unit it would be wonderfull
to see them. I have one man that was in his unit by the name of Wes
Sabins he told me to write to Ed Thayer.If you read this ED i hope you
would write me Back. My father died in 1974. Thank you Michelle Axson
E-mail address is MichelleM2000@msn.com
191 Date: 2000-10-21 20:42:16
Dale Sherrod ( DandDShe@aol.com / no homepage) wrote:
Had a great time in Branson, Missouri to celebrate the first reunion of
the original Outlaws... the 62nd AMC. Plans are under way for R2K+2 in
San Antonio, Texas. Request information on anyone who deployed from Ft.
Benning or served in the 62nd AMC from 1964-1965. If you are interested
in information about the next reunion, feel free to email me.
Regards,
Outlaw Lead Dale Sherrod
190 Date: 2000-10-06 18:55:34
TONY VILLARRUEL SP-4 ( Anthony.Villarruel@HILL.af.mil / no homepage)
wrote:
I was with the outlaws in april 71 to deactivation febuary 72. I have
not for got the best people I know. HELLO to all of you.Yours truely
(vnaf)OUTLAW 26 Tony Villarruel SP-4
189 Date: 2000-09-29 14:47:56
jim klink ( jimwithagun@aol.com / no homepage) wrote:
hi to every from sunny viet nam,1970,71,72
outlaw-13 jim klink
188 Date: 2000-09-22 14:21:57
RICHARD (RICK) LITTLE ( richardl@ntelos.net / no homepage) wrote:
I WAS HAPPY TO FIND A WEB PAGE FOR THE 175TH. I WAS STATIONED WITH THE
OUTLAWS FROM JULY 71 - FEB 72 AND WAS ASSIGNED TO THE 1ST PLATOON. I
WORKED AT THE SUPPLY. DO ANY OF YOU REMEMBER THE CRUISE WE TOOK WHEN
THE UNIT DEACTIVATED FROM VINH LONG AND WE TOOK ALL OF OUR PRECIOUS
BELONGINGS TO SIAGON? DUE TO MOVING AND DIVORCES, I HAVE LOST ALL OF MY
PICTURES AND PATCHES. DOES ANYONE HAVE ANY OF THESE? I HAVE THE 1ST
AVIATION PATCH BUT AMY LOOKING FOR THE 175TH OUTLAWS PATCH AND THE 1ST
PLATOON PATCH. I LOOK FORWARD TO SEEING ALL OF YOU AT THE NEXT
REUNION(IF THERE IS ONE, AND I HOPE THERE WILL BE).
187 Date: 2000-09-14 04:37:34
Sheila Kendall ( smjmk_58759@yahoo.com / no homepage) wrote:
Just realized I made a mistake in reunion place this summer. It was
Charlotte not Charleston. Hope you all understand typing mistakes.
186 Date: 2000-09-14 03:53:17
Sheila Kendall ( smjmk_58759@yahoo.com / no homepage) wrote:
So glad to find this page again. This will be long, but needs to all be
said. Mike was an Outlaw & Maverick 68-70. His ship was shot down
June 11, 70. He thought for 30 years he was the only one to survive. He
had thought alot about the little guy who jumped out of an Outlaw ship
and pulled his A-- out of the soup. Got the computer in Nov. In Feb. he
was playing around & accidentally found this site. He was so
excited. He e-mailed anyone who had signed in with a tour date that
matched. The next morning we had an answer from Mike Barter (He was the
one.) They talked on the phone for 3 1/2 hours. Mike found several
others through Mike. We were so fortunate to meet Mike Barter & Pat
Jordon in Charleston in June at the Crewmembers reunion. I told Mike to
write you, but he didn't know how to say everything he wanted to. I
decided to, but couldn't find the page. It's meant so much to him to
find "family" again. We've seen Capt. Arnold, Ed Timmers, Pat Jordon,
Mike Barter, Jim Spiers. He's talked to others like Libby. We even made
it to D.C. & The Wall. We want to now find Richard Johnson &
William Coleman who went down with him. Have also lost track of Greg
Mason. Hopefully, Mike will sit down and write you. We'd love to hear
from any of you. Mike Barter was talking about trying to get a mini
reunion going for the 2001 Crewmen's reunion in Louisville next June.
185 Date: 2000-09-01 09:29:10
David Turner ( Shakydave4@AOL.Com / no homepage) wrote:
Wow When I opened the homepage, and saw our old patch, I almost cried.
As I was reading one log that said "Outlaws...Mavericks are upon
you"..Shivers went down my spine.I could almost hear it thru my micky
mouse helmet.I was a gunner on Outlaw 21 & 22 & 29 from 70-71 I
apologize but there are only 2 names I remember. One was a Pilot and
his Handle was Poncho, and there was my crewchief. His name Is Roy
Lynch. He was last known to live in Chicago. I would dearly love to
hear from him. He always had my back. I would welcome E-Mail from
anyone who served during that time. I am sure that some of you here
were there with me. I was there during the big drug crackdown I think
in april of 70, where they had a muster roll call at 5 am.I remember
sitting on the second platoon bunker, watching the cobras work out over
on V.C. Island. I remember Major Weaver was our C.O. at that time, and
I remember our boots and clothes floating on pallets during the
monsoons and having to walk up to the main street to get dressed,
because the 1st & 2ond platoon hootches were the low spot on the
compound, and always flooded first. And I remember hearing the sound of
someone running around outside the hootch yelling "I Am A Maverick
Gopher!" And I remember being a part of that sweep into cambodia, when
we had to get the ARVINS out by three P.M. for some reason. There was a
3/4 ton truck that stopped as we were flying C&C over the convoy.
Someone in my ship started filming it, and the film clip is in the
documentary, The Ten thousand Day war. Other than that, I seemed to
have lost most of my memories of that time. Only have the feelings that
they caused, remain.And for some reason...so do the smells. I have
written a book called Did Anyone Ever Come Home? I am presently looking
for a publisher, but most I have talked to, say there isnt much market
out there for this kind of book. What do they know anyway!
I want to thank you for putting this page up. It gives me a warm
feeling to read the entries. The Outlaws AND the Mavericks were a proud
group. I regularly visit the Nam vets Chat room on AOL and many of the
Vets in there remember the Outlaws.
Peace my brothers...I will come back here on a regular basis, and I
will try to make the reunion.
Full supression......Both sides!
David Turner
184 Date: 2000-08-22 21:09:06
John Perkins ( j-perkins@mindspring.com /
http://j-perkins.home.mindspring.com) wrote:
Just a quick update of email and homepage info. BTW, I was the crew
chief on 12 with Bill Fry, JR Wright and Ray Roth, June '67-'68.
183 Date: 2000-08-20 06:15:10
sherrie ( budmorrison@polyweb.net / no homepage) wrote:
Im placing this entry for Merf(Tim Kemp) Outlaw 25
Vinh Long 1969 - 1970 Crewchief and doorgunner. Doesn't have an email -
looking for any other Outlaws who served with the 175th.
182 Date: 2000-08-19 01:37:47
Richard D. Waldo ( rdwaldo@rrv.net / no homepage) wrote:
I'm back for another visit. was Outlaw 20 70-71.Some names that you
never see are Willy Chambers(Iowa) a Maverick. Dusty Mosness 1st Plt,
Cpt Bo Hamer a Bushwhacker, Frank Eastland run a nasty dice game.Frank
Shulman, Alan (Biggee) Nelson unit IP. Crew Chiefs McAllister, Main,
Red headed Crew Chief could take a bath in mud and come out looking
pressed and neat. Just running off some old memories. Great site JR DO
OL20, 70-71
181 Date: 2000-08-17 04:44:00
Alfred J. Iller (Al) ( alair@cswnet.com / no homepage) wrote:
Original Outlaw from 62d Avn Co (organized from assests of 11th Air
Assault Div [Test] 8/64 and deployed to RVN), later redesignated Co A,
502d Avn Bn (Dec 64) and much later 175th. Served as XO 8/64-6/65, CO
7/65-9/65. We have compiled a roster of 450+ names of former members
assigned to the unit and attachments (150th CHFM,28 Sig Det, door
gunners and F/W Det) during the period 8/64-9/65, first year in
country. Of that number 160 have been located and contacted with
another 26 either KIA or since passed away. If you are seeking anyone
from that time period we will be gald to forward any information we
might have. Please use Email. If you fit that time group (8/54-9/65)
please advise so we can add you to our rosters. Regards to all former
Outlaws and Mavericks !!!! Al
180 Date: 2000-08-06 05:45:00
Doug Wilson ( junglcruiser335@webtv.net / no homepage) wrote:
Blackie-Kirk-Ect. see you in Branson September
Tinkerbell Maverick 35
179 Date: 2000-08-06 04:53:00
Gary A. Blackman ( gablack@aye.net / no homepage) wrote:
Philip Kirk (Maverick 33) and me (Outlaw 25) 65-66 will be going out to
Branson together (with our wives). David Amason (door gunner on Outlaws
and Mavericks)will be going too. We are really looking forward to it.
Hope to see you all there.
178 Date: 2000-07-22 15:42:00
Glenn Kluttz ( glennkluttz@dialpoint.net / no homepage) wrote:
Great job , will be back .
177 Date: 2000-06-24 17:46:00
Doug Wilson ( junglcruiser335@webtv.net / no homepage) wrote:
502nd Door Gunners Shotgun class XI wanted for reunion .
Thorton,Whitworth,Huereca,Hawthorne,Brown,Roberts,Chastain,ect.where
are you? DW Maverick 35
176 Date: 2000-06-16 18:34:00
J.R. Wright ( jarw@home.com / http://members.home.net/jarw/175th.htm)
wrote:
The URL for the 175th AHC has changed. Use:
http://members.home.net/jarw/175th.htm
I would appreciate you passing this change along and
changing any links you may have to the site.
Thanks,
J.R. Wright
Outlaw 12
Webmeister
175 Date: 2000-06-15 23:52:00
George S. Prescott ( gspefi@cyberportal.net / no homepage) wrote:
I've signed in before. I was with the 150th Trans.
Det. 64-65. The 175th was then A co. 502nd Aviation
Bat. Part of Delta Aviation Group. I'm planning to attend the Vinh Long
Outlaw Associations reunion in
Branson in Sept. 15-18, 2000. I'm trying to find the
Outlaws & Mavericks homepage for updates but the page has
disappeared. Anyone know where it went? Please advise. Would appreciate
hearing from Baby Hueys of that era. They were renamed the Roadrunners.
174 Date: 2000-05-31 00:55:00
TIM KEMP ( no email / no homepage) wrote:
175TH AVIATION COMPANY (ASSAULT HELICOPTER)
2ND PLATOON SHIP#25 "OUTLAWS" 4/1969-4/1970
173 Date: 2000-05-29 22:51:00
sherrie ( no email / no homepage) wrote:
trying to find someone from the 175th aviation company assault
helicopter who served from april 1969 to 1970 vinh long province. My
husband Tim Kemp
was there.
172 Date: 2000-05-17 05:14:00
Ray Leuty ( rslaustin@earthlink.net / no homepage) wrote:
OUTLAW 14 - July '66 to July '67
I found this site many months ago. I told JR then that I would sign in
when I could find the words to express my feelings about this unit and
all the men in it. Well, it's 2 years later and I still am unable to
find words that I feel appropriate. Now J.R. has notified me that it is
time to sign in regardless of my inability to find the right words, so
here I am. I have so many memories of those 12 months... every one of
them remind me that I had the privilege of flying with the most
courageous and dedicated men I would serve with during my entire
military career. I still carry every one of you in my heart and keep
you in my prayers just as I did then. I look in here often and have
corresponded with some of you. I'm sometimes a little slow in answering
messages, but I'd love to hear from any of you that might remember me.
171 Date: 2000-05-12 02:39:00
Joseph Watson ( jwdesert@gateway.net / no homepage) wrote:
I was on Outlaw 17 on March 26th, 1967 and was priviliged to serve with
a flight crew that was in the first wave being fired on and downed.
My hat is off to the brave crew of that ship and my admiration for them
is beyond measure.
I was the door gunner of that ship and as I watched the heroism of the
different crews coming in to rescue us I felt fear for them but even
more than that I felt a tremendous pride.
I am thankful to say that the gunshot wounds I recieved that day have
healed and as is my fractured back.
I am so fortunate where others were not.
To this day thinking about it brings tears to my eyes.
Thanks to all of you.
To this day there are still moments in time that are so clear to me.
The colonels ship coming in...
One of the smoke ships passing over between myself and the woodline.
The smell of the ships burning.
The first rescue attempt for us that was shot down after loading us on.
I could go on. Again thanks to all of you for letting me be part of you
if only just for a little while.
170 Date: 2000-05-10 15:48:00
DAVE EASTMAN ( None / http://none) wrote:
Quite a few of the guys want to go to Washington, DC for the VHPA
convention. Might see you there, but am not sure at this date. Jon
Myhre wants me to go with him and I find that highly encouraging. Still
no takers on the manuscript, but I am glad it's on the Outlaw web page
for two chapters.
169 Date: 2000-04-29 07:43:00
ammo dump ( no email / no homepage) wrote:
It's the recollection time for 25th anniversary of Fall of Saigon and
the media are doing their best to out do each other. I was at Vinh Long
in the ammo dump 67,68,69 and went on to work in country. I was there
when Saigon fell, and thought some of you who check in would have an
interest. Chaos during the last few days similar to that of the chaos
in VL during TET 68. People going all over the place, incoming, mainly
to Ton Son Nhut but, sporadic rounds in town. Saw the plane do the
bombing of the palace ( was on a roof top) and what gets no press is a
C-130 was near by and because of the bombing, every piece of small arms
was trained on anything flying...and the C-130 had to get down on the
deck and hug the river, south of town getting away....reminiscent of
some of the tricks of the gang in hueys. Later on od before that (
Can't remember the exact sequence) A C-119 that was doing suppression
near Ton Son Nhut got hit and down it went. Another one got hit and
veared into the side of a tall building in Cholon. At one point there
was a loud noise of jets and we assumed that the north had another shot
at the embassy or the palace,but, it was a bunch of F111's or a kinship
plane and the were stacked up in pairs over the city in a show of
force...that also gets no news...Well anyway....thought some of you
would be interested in a first hand recount from one who also ate
midnight chow, listened to mortars, knocked Geckos off the ceiling and
had a 33 at the Bamboo, .............
168 Date: 2000-04-24 03:54:00
Guy Bauch ( ragzandsuzie@netptc.net / no homepage) wrote:
Welcome home. I had the honor to serve with the 175th from July `71
until February `72 when the unit stood down and returned to the world.
Sincerely former spec. 5 Guy Bauch
167 Date: 2000-04-22 18:45:00
Doug Wilson ( junglecruiser335@hotmail.com / no homepage) wrote:
Jim I was C.E. on mav.35 mar.65-sep.66.I C.E. on cobra 33 apr.69- sep
69.I met Kennedy in 69 .He and sgt. Bowers were friends with the cobras
.In sep 69 Jerry Baugas transferred to the mavericks and I went to the
335 falcons.Wasnt kennedy from Cleveland Oh.
166 Date: 2000-04-04 05:40:00
BOB WEATHERSBY ( sweathersby@dixie-net.com_ / no homepage) wrote:
Served in the 175th as pilot/Mavereick 26 in July '67, and was then
mede Operations Officer (Maverick 3) by MAJ O'kane. Stan Arnold and I
had been friends for some years prior to Vinh Long. This was the second
tour for both of us, mine being right there in Vinh Long with the 114th
during the period 63-64. I remember Goldstein, CE on Arnold's aircraft.
CW2 Jim Hardbeck checked me out in guns and gave me my red scarf. I had
been thru the first gun course at Rucker in '62 and had been with the
Cav before forming the 114th. Another good friend was Joe Moffett,
Maverick Lead, a natural leader if I was ever to pick one. Didn't know
175th had a web page until I started Picking today. After the 175th, I
spent a tour at Rucker, then back to 'Nam for a third tour. Retired in
'80. Still working for a living with Wal-Mart Stores. Would love to
hear from old Outlaws or Mavericks at the above E-Mail address or at
2323 Crestwood Drive, Tupelo, Mississippi 38801.
165 Date: 2000-04-02 22:04:00
John Moffat ( surfer34@mstar2.net / no homepage) wrote:
Even though I am only 14, I would really like to thank the pilots and
everyone involed in the Outlaws for their service to our country and
for their bravery. Thanks.
164 Date: 2000-04-01 23:04:00
Josh (Norman) Goldstein ( clearlight@t-online.de / no homepage) wrote:
Note new email. I was Captain Arnold's crewchief in the lead ship from
July 1967 to April 1968. If you remember me I'd love to hear from you.
163 Date: 2000-03-30 01:43:00
Harley T Jones ( harleytj@earthlink.net / no homepage) wrote:
The last Outlaw 15. Would like address for Augie,the next to last
15.Have a picture for you.
162 Date: 2000-03-02 00:04:00
DAVE EASTMAN ( NONE / http://NONE) wrote:
Still awaiting many of you Outlaws to finish reviewing the manuscript.
About to submit an attempt to NY City once again with an agent who
likes VN combat stories. You all many call me at (603) 323-2907 any
time. "Clear and untied!"
161 Date: 2000-02-22 04:28:00
AL MOIST ( myranell@digitalexp.com / no homepage) wrote:
I found my gunner, David Amason, from the 65 - 66 era. We have a
personal re-union planned for the 4th of July. Thanks, Outlaws &
Mavericks!!
160 Date: 2000-02-10 01:54:00
William R. Mark ( Mark.William@Bedford.VA.GOV / no homepage) wrote:
I served as the DSA, Chau Phu District, Chau Doc Province in the 7
Mountains from May,70-Mar,71. Flew
backseat with you on quite a few H-K missions. Much
respect for you, many good rides, some sad ones too;
Chi Lang, Nui Cam, Nha Bang Woods, Nui Coto, Tri Ton, the long strip at
Chau Doc.Wish you all well!!!
159 Date: 2000-02-09 17:46:00
Edwin J. Timmers SP/5 ( no email / no homepage) wrote:
E-mail address to come.....
158 Date: 2000-02-08 16:29:00
james keitchen ( keitchen@hotmail.com / no homepage) wrote:
Outlaw 3, 1970
157 Date: 2000-02-01 08:20:00
Michael Kidd ( DELTA012@AOL.COM / no homepage) wrote:
YOUR SITE BROUGHT BACK SOME LONG FORGOTTEN MEMORIES. I SERVED WITH THE
175TH IN 1967 AND WAS THE CREW CHIEF ON OUTLAW 17 (SNOOPY) ON MARCH 26,
1967.
156 Date: 2000-01-29 16:34:00
JR Wright ( jarw@atlascomm.net / no homepage) wrote:
Testing this here guestbook.
155 Date: 2000-01-10 19:31:00
Larry Walton ( Lwalton463@earthlink.net / no homepage) wrote:
199th Aviation Company
Vinh Long Dec 68 Dec 69
154 Date: 2000-01-10 06:08:00
grady davis ( gdavis@gibsoncounty.net / no homepage) wrote:
I served as a grunt in Aco 3rdBN 8th INF 4thDIV
2nd plt 1966-1967. I just want you to know I owe
my life to a gunship pilot. Seeing your page made
me made me think of it again. I just wish I could
thank him personally. Thanks for the visit to your
page.
153 Date: 2000-01-08 18:45:00
DAVE EASTMAN ( none / http://none) wrote:
NEW YORK CITY Literary agents all turned down the submission. Anyone
know Stephen Spielberg personally?? We need to make a movie of ole Vinh
Long days and let all know what this great helicopter unit was all
about in the Delta. (603) 323-2907 for a diskette of the manuscript.
152 Date: 1999-12-30 07:51:00
Ed Thayer ( epthayer@prodigy.net / no homepage) wrote:
I flew gunner on "Maverick 31" any anyone else who was with the guns
drop me a line...I sure would like to see a Bull with blood dripping
off his horn on this page...ED
151 Date: 1999-12-22 13:22:00
Bob Maloney ( rmaloney@neo.rr.com / no homepage) wrote:
Outlaw 25...1971 /1972.
Was great to hear from you. Great job also on your site.
Bob Maloney
150 Date: 1999-11-30 04:47:00
Glenn Kluttz ( glennkluttz@dialpoint.net / no homepage) wrote:
Outlaw 25 July 67-68
149 Date: 1999-11-27 09:16:00
Rich Greene ( armyretired@att.net / no homepage) wrote:
Was with Co C 52d Sig in Sadec 67-68. Was a passenger on Outlaw 26 many
times and it also carried me to Can Tho on my way home in June 68. I
found another unit member on this website. Thanks. I'm working on a 52d
Signal website and will include this site as a link. WELCOME HOME and
THANKS for the safe rides.
148 Date: 1999-11-23 01:17:00
Richard Gard ( wnfd@altavista.com / no homepage) wrote:
Was in 544 in 67-68. Good to run across this sight. with pix I
remember. Thanks
147 Date: 1999-11-20 17:23:00
James R Duer ( mav34jrd@aol.com / http://_ under construction) wrote:
Mavericks' Rule
146 Date: 1999-11-20 05:03:00
Bob Elliott ( amazing@hereintown.net / no homepage) wrote:
Noticed in the outline of the units responsibilities while at vinh Long
that the ammo dump was overseen by combined units. When our unit, 346th
arrived in Feb 67 we soon thereafter began operating the ammo dump. A
friend " BAT " Patterson ( died a couple years ago ) and I lived in the
DUMP while it was located near the tower. If I remember correctly there
was a change in the units and we were under the 13th combat 13th scty
plt or some thing of the nature. Well after the big push of sand which
fairly covered our perimiter we moved the ammo dump closer to the
perimeter. I left that area and served at the pass and ID. I guess that
is when the units took over. Lots of memories sleeping in the dump for
about two years, and lots of great guys keeping "Charlie " from
throwing in too many mortars. Long time ago....but...many nights it's
still with me.
145 Date: 1999-10-27 21:11:00
Arthur R LaBelle (Maj. Ret) ( labella@jcdc.jobcorps.org / no homepage)
wrote:
Just checking in again. Jon Elsea a gunner in the 1st Flight Platoon in
67/68 and I got together after 30 years and had a few beers and a good
steak at a local Brew Pub. Shared some old pictures, told war stories
and toasted the old gang from Vinh Long.
144 Date: 1999-10-27 17:49:00
ray roth ( therayson@hotmail.com / no homepage) wrote:
New email address, figured I'd better check in. Outlaw 12 gunner
66'-67' I met up with Bill Fry (OL 12 pilot) in June after 32 years.
Bill is exactly the same, hasn't changed a bit.
143 Date: 1999-10-24 00:39:00
Nita Snow ( csnowj@netzero.net / no homepage) wrote:
Carson was one of the most loving sons a mother could have. I miss him
very much. I appreciate your including him in the website.
142 Date: 1999-10-19 23:29:00
Al Zanetti ( namvet77@hotmail.com / no homepage) wrote:
I wish I can Remember whom I was flying wih the night of Tet, 1968. Who
ever the A/C was that night, thought we had put some rockets inside the
perimeter near the 611th on the berm. I remember taking all kinds of
fire from the orphanage behind the quanset huts in the rear of the
compound. We were all scared and everything seemed like a cluster.We
took out the Buddhist Temple in Vinhlong, because Mr Chuck had taken it
over as a CP...More fire was coming up than going down.Damn, I wish I
can remember the names, Damn.
141 Date: 1999-10-16 01:30:00
David W. Savage ( savaged@cpmurray.army.mil / http://none) wrote:
Maverick 31 December67-August68. Flew with Mauro Reza as crewcheif and
Bob Elson door gunner. Still flying Hueys,58's and Blackhawks full time
for Washington Army Natioal Guard. Saw Reza about 6 months ago. Saw
Fred Geminhardt about a year ago. Got their phone numbers. Was flying
the night of TET with Mike Baker,Mike Sheehan was fireteam leader when
he got hit that night. John Mercer evacuated him to Dong Tam.
140 Date: 1999-10-14 23:56:00
Carson N. Snow, Jr. ( csnowj@netzero.net / no homepage) wrote:
I appreciate very much the recognition you have given my son. We were
proud of him and miss him a lot. Thanks.
139 Date: 1999-10-14 00:22:00
Johnny F. Snow ( mownomo@juno.com / no homepage) wrote:
I am really glad this site is being constructed. I am Carson Snow III's
older brother. I know he would have been truly happy the way ya'll have
stayed in touch all of these years. I will stop back often.
138 Date: 1999-10-07 01:59:00
SP/5 John R . Sowers ( jsowers@ticnet.com / no homepage) wrote:
Served 1st pt as crew chief 02-69 to about 07-69 then with maintence
until 02-70. !!! WELCOME HOME !!!
137 Date: 1999-10-06 21:58:00
DAVE EASTMAN, OL 23,24 ( NONE / http://none) wrote:
Still getting comments from the Outlaws and thankful some are making
hard copies of the "OUTLAWS IN VIETNAM" manuscript. Intend to start
working with agencies in NY City for further progress in getting
published. All should call me @ (603)323-2907; I'm assembling a good
Outlaw address directory and phone number listing for all that flew in
l9966-67.
136 Date: 1999-10-06 17:25:00
John Borden ( john_borden@hotmail.com / no homepage) wrote:
I served 8 mos with 336th AHC in Soc Trang and 4 months as Delta 40 in
Can Tho. I did'nt get to Vinh Long much, but remember having a great
steak and cold beer at the "O" Club there in early '69. Great job on
the Web Site!
135 Date: 1999-09-30 03:43:00
wesley sabins ( wasabins@aol.com / no homepage) wrote:
crew chief maverick 36 1966
134 Date: 1999-09-29 05:12:00
Wesley Sabins ( Wasabins_@aol / no homepage) wrote:
cc maverick 36 1966
133 Date: 1999-09-28 23:53:00
V. K. WRIGHT (BIG KAHUNA) ( papakoleaboy@uswest.net / no homepage)
wrote:
Came across this website by accident, brought back a lot of painful
memories.I was recruited into the Mavericks on the morning of the TET
onslaught by then platoon Sgt.Crew, because of my gunner experience on
the RoadRunner. Sgt. Mario Reza, also known as (Taco) took command of
the platoon soon after. I then took command of the platoon in '69.I
flew with a lot of the people named here.Capt. D. Wise was my pilot on
Maverick 39, although I flew on almost every aircract at one time or
another, with Dougherty,Sheehan,Mercer,Whynaught.Ed Adair might recall
my gunner from Hawaii, Steve Yamamoto,(Yama) who he helped trained.From
one Wright to another great job on the website.
132 Date: 1999-09-21 06:06:00
Richard D. Meana ( rickmeana@aol.com / no homepage) wrote:
OUTLAW 10
175th Assault Helicopter Company
214th Combat Aviation Battalion
1st Aviation Brigade
Vinh Long, Viet Nam
May 1970 - May 1971
131 Date: 1999-09-06 21:12:00
Ronald M Petty ( petty92@aol.com / no homepage) wrote:
Enjoyed the web site-now I know what you are doing, I have a lot of
"history photos" set out top send you with comments on unit. The
operation junction city you referred to on 26 March 1967- wasn"t
operation J.C. -that was actually up in Ta Ninhand named after Junction
City-hone of Gen.Johnson CG of the us outfits (9th. or Big Red One) and
the place Jim Hardbeck got on down in the trees-2layer jungle-Picked up
by Col. Kane and was Medevaced out-with cut chin and back problems-
Remember the missions well as we flew an average of 14 hrs. to support
ground units- ate ham and potatoes 3 meals a day- anyway Easter sunday
was in Smokey with Lt. Hershey on the first lift-took 8 hits-fuel tank
etc. and was out of the action in guns-flew some 15-18 hours that day
in 3 different ships-support,maint and med-evac. anyway they were both
bad deals just names backwards in your history.
give me a shout and I'll figure how to get the stuff to you
130 Date: 1999-08-28 10:26:00
Al Z ( airborne@cactuslink.com / no homepage) wrote:
Madam Nums...Numba one Boom-Boom. Playboy bar, Mexico bar, Long Chaus.
Whatever happened to them dumps.Remember Roy Rogers and Dale Evans came
to entertain us.What ever happened to the Ship Called"Murder
Incorporated" and "Widow Maker" Both were two bad assed Gunships.We
always were replacing cracked chin bubbles, Gee, i wonder why.
129 Date: 1999-08-23 21:39:00
DAVE EASTMAN OL23,24 ( none / http://none) wrote:
Joe Gammon! Long time, not a contact til now! Call me at (603)367-4511
OR 323-2907 after Sept. lst. Want to send you a disc of the manuscript
I have just written about you and everybody else in '66-67! Where's
Goose? Write me at P.O. Box address.
128 Date: 1999-08-23 21:35:00
Dave Eastman OL 23, 24 ( none / http://none) wrote:
Joe Gammon: call me at (603) 367-4764 or 323-2907 after Sept. lst. Want
to send you a disc of the manuscript I have written about you and
everybody else! Where's Goose?? See my P.O. BOX ADDRESS.
127 Date: 1999-08-23 15:27:00
Jim Hardbeck ( hardbeckj@emh5.stewart.army.mil / no homepage) wrote:
This site brings back many memories !
Great seeing some of the names who have checked in !
126 Date: 1999-08-18 05:09:00
Joseph R. Gammon ( jgammon@charlotte.com / no homepage) wrote:
Great Web Site. I served in the 175th Mavericks with Carson Snow and
was his friend. Hope to hear from other Mavericks and Outlaws.
Joe Gammon
125 Date: 1999-08-14 14:52:00
Anthony Law ( no email / http://alaw101765@cs.com) wrote:
Just thought of another term for your Glossary: Hero Hutch- that was
where 2 gunship flight crews slept in the end of the armamnet shack on
the end of the runway in case of a mortar attack at which time they
took off in hopes of knocking out the mortar position.
124 Date: 1999-08-14 00:16:00
Bob Pratt ( pratts@cvtv.net / http://redrival.com/bbbrc/homepage.shtml)
wrote:
I was in Can Tho with the 13th CAB from April 67 to April 68. I wasn't
assigned to any of the helicopters but did fly gunner for some of the
guy's just to give them a break. Mostly milk runs or chasing
Froggy(some RVN General)around the Mekong. Great page, Welcome Home. BBB
123 Date: 1999-08-13 01:57:00
Jim Parrott ( 70773.2464@compuserve.com / no homepage) wrote:
JR-Great site! My first time here. Dave Eastman told me about it.
122 Date: 1999-08-13 01:55:00
Jim Parrott ( 70773.2464@compuserve.com / no homepage) wrote:
JR-
121 Date: 1999-08-11 22:16:00
Anthony (Tony) Law ( alaw101765cs.com / http://alaw101765.cs.com) wrote:
I flew numerous missions on all of the maverick choppers, Satins
Playmate, BA MOI BA, Morning After, Snoopy, which, by the way when I
arrived in country we were on Snoopy III, when I left it was Snoopy
VIII, I worked on all of the armament systems on each one. Iwas there
when the little crippled Vietnamese boy painted the bull and the doors.
I served with Mike Sheehan and Mercer, flew with both of the a lot,
THey used to let me drive on hte way back from missions and when we
went out to boresight the ships after their maintenance, often they
would get in the back and sleep while I flew them home...
Sure does bring back memoriew....
120 Date: 1999-08-11 17:54:00
ANTHONY (TONY) LAW ( ANTHONY.LAW@NOC-SS@UTF / no homepage) wrote:
What a surprise I got today, I was looking for a wall paper for my work
PC and came across my old unit.
I served with the Mavericks from June 1967 thru July
1968. I was the Armament Chief/Gunner during this time.
119 Date: 1999-08-09 05:21:00
Ralph J. Cella ( RALPH027@webtv.net / no homepage) wrote:
I was in the 175th aviation company aka OUTLAWS and MAVERICKS 1966-67.
I was hoping to get in contact with my fellow aviators. I was a door
gunner and I was there when Col. Dempsey died on Easter Sunday. This is
a great web page and I hope to get in contact with my friends.
Ralph J. Cella
118 Date: 1999-08-09 05:12:00
Ralph J. Cella ( RALPH027@webtv.net / no homepage) wrote:
I was in the 175th aviation company aka OUTLAWS and MAVERICKS 1966-67.
I was hoping to get in contact with my fellow aviators. I was a door
gunner and I was there when Col. Dempsey died on Easter Sunday. This is
a great web page and I hope to get in contact with my friends.
Ralph J. Cella
117 Date: 1999-08-01 19:17:00
Chris Moon ( 4lunas@gte.net / http://_No Homepage) wrote:
I was with the 175th from 5/71 through 2/72. I did the usual bunker
duty then worked OJT out of the engine shop,finally finishing out my
time with the unit as the Crewchief on Roadrunner, the maintenence
bird. I 've recognized some of the names that have signed the guestbook
and I'm glad your still with us. Kudos to originator of the Website and
if it is of interest to anyone I've still have the unit's annual for
"71".
116 Date: 1999-07-29 04:08:00
Jon W. Goodman ( JONG2@PRODIGY.COM / no homepage) wrote:
First of all I would like to thank every one of you fine people for
everything you have done for this country of ours. I think about the
sacrifices everyone has made and it keeps me focused on doing the right
thing in raising my family and doing what I can to make a positive
difference to society.
I am proud to say my father is Jon F. Myhre. He was Outlaw 17. He asked
me to say hello to everyone! He doesn't have E-mail but he said he
would love to hear from his old buddies of the 175th. His Phone # is
561-589-4729. 13395 North Indian River Dr.
Sebastian, Florida 32958.
115 Date: 1999-07-28 16:56:00
Larry Bradley ( brad3575@msn.com / no homepage) wrote:
Out Law "24" 9-71 to 1-72 (Last Outlaw in Vin Long)
114 Date: 1999-07-22 22:49:00
Radar O Leonard ( jpl606@aol.com / no homepage) wrote:
Lookin good
113 Date: 1999-07-22 20:46:00
Dave Eastman OL 23, 24 ( none! / http://none!) wrote:
Where are Dickie Hyde, Mike Stansbury, Pat Tominey from the second
platoon Outlaws of l966-67? Where and what happened to Major Robert F.
O'Kane after Rucker? Call me at (603) 367-4511, or 323-2907 after Sept.
1, l999.
112 Date: 1999-07-22 20:45:00
Dave Eastman OL 23, 24 ( none! / http://none!) wrote:
Where are Dickie Hyde, Mike Stansbury, Pat Tominey from the second
platoon Outlaws of l966-67? Where and what happened to Major Robert F.
O'Kane after Rucker? Call me at (603) 367-4511, or 323-2907 after Sept.
1, l999.
111 Date: 1999-07-14 19:47:00
Verdis D. (don ) Sharp ( DSharp939@aol.com / no homepage) wrote:
Great job on information never knew. I as a Platoon Commander (1st) in
the Outlaws Jun 68 to jan 69. I flew primarily Outlaw 13. Would like to
hear from members (particular from that era). I lost most of my records
(and memory) from that time
110 Date: 1999-07-09 11:56:00
Josh Norman Goldstein ( clearlt@pacbell.net / no homepage) wrote:
I served in the Outlaws from June 1967 to April 1968. I was a SP/5
crewchief for the lead ship (I think #10, I can't remember which
platoon) commanded by Capt. Arnold. I did some crazy things out on the
flight line the night of the Tet offensive and earned the Bronze star
w/ "V". Anyone remember me? Please email me.
109 Date: 1999-07-08 14:32:00
Al Zanetti ( airborne@cactuslink.com / no homepage) wrote:
Looking for Mess SGT Ruden Richmond (175th) and Mess SGT Chandler
(114th). Also James Pickard from Humboldt,Tenn.Anyone still have any
"Maverick" stuff they don't want anymore.I still have my original
"Cherry" pin. We took beau coup hits, but I always kept my pin. Its a
treasure. Why can't the whole 175th AHC (AML) have a re-union from all
years.From the Mess people to the Flight Plts.Anyone remember (or care)
how to make a M-60 fire faster?For a group of fellas that rocked the
Delta and made our presence known, we are a quiet bunch.Lets have a
party somewhere, i mean the whole 175th AHC and jam.We deserve it.I was
20 then, I'm in my 50's now.Bring your scarves.Peace Bros.
108 Date: 1999-07-08 02:43:00
Dave Eastman ( no email / no homepage) wrote:
I have written a manuscript entitled "Outlaws in Viet Nam" for the
l966-l967 period. Please call me at (603) 367-4511; In the fall at
323-2907 to get a disc for MacIntosh. $5 for shipping and handling. I
desire review and your permission to be commemorated.
P.O. BOX 59 Center Sandwich, NH 03227
107 Date: 1999-07-06 02:06:00
Robert Millward ( millward@bucknell.edu / no homepage) wrote:
Was glad to see this web site I commanded the 150th.Trans.Det.as Road
Runner from Jun66 to jun 67 hyaqve some good and bad memories during
that period of time.
106 Date: 1999-06-23 01:43:00
David Arsanis ( Olrooster@aol.com / no homepage) wrote:
Was a crewchief in Vinh Long, 67-68...Ihave a lot of pictures if you
want them....Outlaws...bye, David Arsanis.
105 Date: 1999-06-13 00:46:00
John Jones ( John.l.Jones2@tinyonline.co.uk / no homepage) wrote:
Sorry Guys, see sign-in 103 & 101.
Please note E-Mail address change...
104 Date: 1999-06-07 10:00:00
Donald W. Jackson ( dwjack@arn.net / no homepage) wrote:
I served with the Soc Trang Tigers from March 67 through March of 68.
We flew many missions with the 175th, and by the time that Tet rolled
around, I personally considered the Maverics as the best gun platoon in
the batallion (I'll catch it from the Vikings for that). Stopped at
Vinh Long with a very bad vertical vibration, and CWO Snow, who was the
maintenance officer at the time, had his crew re-rig my rotor to
perfection. I believe that this was in November or December of 67.
Thanks for a great web site, and renewing a lot of memories.
103 Date: 1999-06-06 10:26:00
John Jones ( John.L.Jones@tinyonline.co.uk / no homepage) wrote:
Hello again, my system went down after my last guest visit,(Number 101)
Sorry if you responed and
were unable to get through, things should be all
right now.(famous last words!!) Should you be able
to help Robin, that would be great.
My thing is 'Nose-art' of the Vietnam war, what great images on this
site. Anyone got details of
art used on, Lift, & maint ships?
Regards.. John.
102 Date: 1999-05-29 09:14:00
Bob Maloney ( rmaloney@neo.rr.com / no homepage) wrote:
outlaw door gunner from June,1971 to Feb.,1972. Great site. Brought
back a lot of memories.
101 Date: 1999-05-28 12:12:00
Mr. John Jones ( John.l.jones@tinyonline.co.uk / no homepage) wrote:
Hello, Am not a veteran, just a Brit with a 15 year
interest in the Conflict and the guys who fought it.
I read FACTUAL accounts, have a modest collection of
insignia and memorabilla. Recent years have talked to and met many
veterans of varied units.
Am trying to help a Vet find former comrades in
arms,Robin.K.Miller.Cobra lead, 114th Avn Co. V.L.
RVN.I967-68. Robin would love to contact 175th Avn
pilots who he served alongside, in the skies over
Vietnam. I will forward all replies with complete
discretion, and compliance with your express wishes.
Regards.. John...
100 Date: 1999-05-27 00:22:00
John Goodwin ( JJGoodwin3@aol.com / no homepage) wrote:
Was 1st PSG with the 175th from 90-92 when McClinton (who flew the III
Corp CG) came up with the great art made into T-shirts that we all got
in trouble for wearing. Dana Dreeke was a crewchief back then and
modified the Outlaw patch with Texas in place of VietNam and painted it
on the tug. It looked so good we painted it on the noses of all the 1st
Platoon Hueys! Very shortly thereafter, it appeared on everything!
Excellent page!
99 Date: 1999-05-25 03:58:00
Jose Rivera ( joberi@vvm.com / no homepage) wrote:
GREAT SITE!!! I love the pictures. I was your next door neighbor. I was
with the 7/1 Air Cav .Thanks Jim Spiers for swapping armament parts
with me to keep things going. Thank you all for being the good neighbor.
98 Date: 1999-05-18 12:16:00
Brent Frost ( vfrosty1@aol.com / no homepage) wrote:
Was in vinhlong Jan 68 to Jan 69 spent most of tour in 150th,was in
175th outlaws 2nd platoon on outlaw 66 as crewchef or gunner never will
forget tet.
97 Date: 1999-05-14 18:58:00
John D. Lowe ( Sniper_@yahoo.com / no homepage) wrote:
If any of you know Burgess Carter, Slick Driver
96 Date: 1999-05-13 18:31:00
Jack Mankin ( jmankin@mclaneco.com / no homepage) wrote:
Served with the mavericks nov66 to nov67. looking for folks from the
gun platoon.
95 Date: 1999-04-24 04:43:00
John Turnbull ( turnbull@navix.net / no homepage) wrote:
I served with your sister outfit in the 13th Battalion, the 336th at
Soc Trang. Also spent several months in Battalion Operations Center for
the 13th. Handled mission assignments for you folks from the IV Corps
AAE. Good to see an active unit page.
94 Date: 1999-04-23 22:15:00
Calvin P. Barr ( pbarr@carolinamktg.com / no homepage) wrote:
I served at Vinh Long, April, 1969 to April, 1970 with Co. C, 52d
Signal Bn. We ran the communications at the air field. It's been 30
years and we are getting older!
93 Date: 1999-04-20 16:23:00
Jeff Weber ( slowhands@earthlink.net / no homepage) wrote:
Was in he 175th from Jan.68 to Jan.69 . Crewed the
Roadrunner.
92 Date: 1999-04-16 03:02:00
A Friend ( airborne@cactuslink.com / no homepage) wrote:
Please...Add the name of Charles A. YEOMANS to our
list of names that were lost due to the combat effort in the 175th
AHC.Charles (Charlie) was with the "Guns" Mavs of the 175th and was
killed during the Tet Offensive.You can look his name up on "The Wall"
to verify this, or maybe some one out there remembers him.He is from
Medford, Mass.I wish some one would check this out, as its a shame that
his Name is not on the Honor Roll.Thanks..His friend.
91 Date: 1999-04-08 18:27:00
Richard F Johnston ( ric939@yahoo.com / no homepage) wrote:
I served with the 150th Trans Det(CHFM) Jul 65-Aug 66. The did not
recive UH-1D,s until late 65. Still have some pictures from that time.
Thank you for great vist!
Richard
90 Date: 1999-04-05 20:40:00
David Bennett ( wdbz71@bellsouth.net / no homepage) wrote:
Very good web page!
89 Date: 1999-04-04 10:23:00
Al Zanetti ( airborne@cactuslink.com / no homepage) wrote:
Here is my email Addy airborne@cactuslink.com
88 Date: 1999-04-04 10:14:00
Al Zanetti ( airbornecactuslink.com / no homepage) wrote:
Looking for my Crew Chief on a "Outlaw" Slick.I can't remember the Ship
number or the A/C and Peter
I flew with the 2nd Plt during the middle of April 1968 to my ETS date
of May 1968.I was with the 3rd Plt "Mavericks" and was on Mav 39.I left
the Guns at my own request and went over to the 2nd Plt...My Crew Chief
was from Boston, Mass and his nickname was the "Boston Butcher". I
remember our ship was the only Slick without gun mounts, and we held
our 60's free gun style..If anyone can remember who my Crew Chief was
or anything at all, please let me know as it is driving me nuts.I want
to say Hi to Capt Moffett at this time, and wish him a Happy Easter,
"Thank you Sir, for bringing me Home"...Peace.
87 Date: 1999-04-03 08:00:00
Jim Spiers ( ASAATLBSM@aol.com / no homepage) wrote:
Looking for my Crew Chief & Gunner. Crew Chief Tom Kennedy and
Gunner Eddie Adair. Both were with the 175th AHC Mavericks during 1968
and 1969. If anyone knows them and how to get in touch with them,
please let me know.
86 Date: 1999-04-01 06:53:00
Tim Monti ( TMonti50@aol.com / no homepage) wrote:
Looking for other Mavericks from 67-68, Doug Raper, Ron Petty, Vance
Shearer, Dick Koenig, (Joe Moffett
I had an interesting conversation with a General about you in Germany
if you get to the VHPA reunion I'll tell you about it)Tim Monti
Maverick 33, 67-68 Batman 18, 69 Taipan 33 71-72
85 Date: 1999-03-29 20:17:00
John Lowe ( no email / no homepage) wrote:
I'm on here about twice a week, please tell me what went on in Vietnam.
I will treasuer it. Thanks Alot by!!
LOVE U
John Lowe
84 Date: 1999-03-29 05:02:00
Jim Spiers ( ASAATLBSA@aol.com / no homepage) wrote:
Where the hell are all the Mavericks?
Joe Mongonia, Paul Hanish, Dave Wise, Ed Pluzinski, John Hughes, Rich
Geraghty, Jim Daugherty, John Duer, Pat Tominey, John Losure, Dick
Koenig, Bob Secrest.
If anybody knows where these guys are, get in contact with them and let
them know what's going on with the VHPA
83 Date: 1999-03-29 04:47:00
JimSpiers ( ASAATLBSM@aol.com / no homepage) wrote:
Web site is really looking good. Keep up the good work.
82 Date: 1999-03-18 00:14:00
CPT Scott L. Scales ( scaless1@hood-emh3.army.mil / no homepage) wrote:
J.R.,
Thanks for including the current Outlaw team on this superb site. It
has been a pleasure chating with you. As I pass the guidon to CPT Mary
Herrick on 6 APR 99, I will think of all past Outlaws and your service
and dedication. God Bless.
Outlaw 06 1997-1999
81 Date: 1999-03-16 01:16:00
George S. Prescott ( gspefi@cyberportal.net / no homepage) wrote:
I've visited often and I'm beginning to see some
familiar names. Thirty plus years without contact
challenges the fading memories. Does anyone remember
a SP/4 Hemetoller (spelling?) He allegedly went awol
while we were in An Khe, But returned with a fuel
truck full of beer. If you recall, before this, we
fueled the choppers from 55 gal. drums with a hand
pump. Hot shit, this guy. Remember the shower point
on the river and the vc probe when the Cav advanced units arrived? I
also recall an acey-deucey game in
a CP tent where I walked out with $600 at 0400, having started with
$15. My brother who was stateside eloped at about this time and I sent
a note in a radio chasis back to Vinh Long with some money and the
avionics guy there (can't remember his
name, sent me two fifths of Beams Choice which didn't last the night.
It came in the same radio
chasis that went out with the note and money.
George S. Prescott
SP/5, 150th Trans. Det.
80 Date: 1999-03-15 16:48:00
Joe Moffett ( jumsc@aol.com / no homepage) wrote:
As a former Maverick Lead, I truly enjoyed the history of the 62d and
175th. It brought back many memories, some good and some not so good. I
have been out of the country, in Europe and Saudi Arabia, since 1980
and just retired in 1996 and am trying to catch up. This site is a
great help.
79 Date: 1999-03-15 00:52:00
KEN LEISS ( RA19890025@AOL.COM / no homepage) wrote:
LOOKING FOR CREWS SERVING FROM 67-68
78 Date: 1999-03-02 17:29:00
Dennis Hiemstra ( mdhiemstra@earthlink.net / no homepage) wrote:
I was assigned to the 175th from July to Dec 1971.
after several weeks of bunker duty I was assigned
to a flight platoon for about 5 days then reassigned
to allied shops becoming NCOIC of the turbine engine
shop. Uncle Dick approved some early release progams
for which I applied and was discharged 21 DEC 71.
In reading some of the other writings at this spot
I recognize Andy Floyd, who also was in the allied
shops, and Arr Livington who I believe was a WO1 in
one of the flight platoons. I am new to the computer
and stumbling upon this sight brought back a flood of memories that
would take volumes to fill. this
is a great site. Credoes to the establisher. I plan to visit often.
77 Date: 1999-03-02 04:11:00
anonymous coward ( no email / no homepage) wrote:
Roger Petersen 4017 Buckingham Grand Island Nebraska,68803 was with
outlaws 2nd Plt 19713 ////rd Plt. 1971
76 Date: 1999-02-27 04:32:00
Gary A. Blackman ( gablack@aye.net / no homepage) wrote:
I was a CE with the 502d at Vinh Long from 9-65 to 9/66, I have
recently reestablished contact with Philip Kirk who was a CE on the
Mavericks during the same time. I have also gotten in contact with
David Amason who was a door gunner for the Outlaws. I would like to
hear from anyone that was over there when we were.
75 Date: 1999-02-23 15:55:00
John Lowe ( no email / no homepage) wrote:
I'm 17 years old and I am in JROTC. My SAI was in the 175th Outlaw in
1968-69. He was a Slick Driver.
He has told me a lot about Vietnam and his Unit.
We saw some pictures and he remembers some of them.
He is the best teacher I have since I have been in high school. His
name is Cpt. Burgess Carter of Bluefield, West Virgina. I respect the
Veterians and JROTC just about more than my family. That's all I thank
about is Vietnam and why we was sent to fight in a war of INNOCENCE. WE
THANK ALL OF YOU THAT WAS IN THE WAR.
THANKS AGAIN!!!
John Lowe
And
Cpt. Burgess Carter
74 Date: 1999-02-22 21:03:00
Marty Herrell ( mth16135@yahoo.com / no homepage) wrote:
I just got done reading the letter from Mr. Cox... I remember that
evening quite well... I was the "Charge of Quarters" that evening for
the Airfield Commanders Office. Part of that job was to see to it that
the AFC got to his chopper and got air borne as quickly as possible. As
I remember, the Outlaw Hootch was right across the street from the
office of the AFC, and I remember that there was a lot of confusion. As
I started out the door to get the AFC, I heard his jeep start and he
yelled that he would leave the jeep at the chopper and for me to come
get it later... Those were the last words I would hear him say...His
name was Lt. Col. Bernard D. Thompson and he took the rounds out there
on the "Outlaw Pad" that I would have taken had he waited for me to
come get him. I live with this daily and am trying to do the best I can
for my world having been handed my life that morning in January of 1968.
Eternally grateful to God...
Marty Herrell, SP4, April 67may 68
73 Date: 1999-02-22 20:18:00
Marty Herrell ( mth16135@yahoo.com / no homepage) wrote:
Great Page... I was with the 346th (air field commanders office). Manny
Sorokin and I flew a few "relief" days for you guys... mostly
C&L's. I finished out my tour in the ammo dump with Elliott and
Patterson and Sorokin drove for POL. I really appreciated the work you
guys did there especially during TET. Elliott and I spent some time out
in the stuff trying to keep you guys supplied, and for all that you did
for the whole compound during those days, this old grunt will be
eternally grateful. Job well done and a big WELCOME HOME!!!!!
Marty Herrell 346th AVN DET April 1, 67-May 6.68
72 Date: 1999-02-12 05:27:00
Mike Brown ( BCat213@aol.com / no homepage) wrote:
Very good web site. I stoped in looking for 213th ASHC men. The 213th
was at PHU-LOI the BLACK CATS. If you know of a 213th BLACK CAT please
give this note thank you Mike Brown 1966-67
71 Date: 1999-02-11 03:05:00
CW4 Michael G. Madigan Ret ( mijo@mfi.net / no homepage) wrote:
Was with A/502 May1965 to May1966. At that time I was Outlaw 25.
Anybody out there remember jump qualifying the monkey from the control
tower(oh boy lots of scratches)
70 Date: 1999-02-10 08:34:00
Al Z ( airborne@cactuslink.com / no homepage) wrote:
Remember the lead "Pied Piper" and "Ghost Riders "
Its been awhile, but it never goes away..The cyclo races to the bars
(Playboy Bar} and Long Chaus..and manya day I spent at the
Orphanage..."days of our Lives"..Peace
69 Date: 1999-02-10 01:04:00
AL ZANETTI ( airborne@cactuslink.com / no homepage) wrote:
I WAS WITH THE 175TH AHC AND THE 502ND.I GOT TO VINHLONG IN MAY 1966.I
FLEW MAV'S 36,33,39 AND I ALSO FLEW WITH THE 2ND PLT (OUTLAWS)..I WAS
NOMINATED TO THE GUNS IN 1968..TET WAS NASTY..I LOST A GOOD BUDDY THAT
NIGHT, PFC CHARLES E YEOMANS..FROM MASSACHUSETTES..HE WAS KILLED WHEN
COMING DOWN THE ACTIVE TO RE ARM..I FLEW MAV 39, IT WAS NAMED
"SNOOPY"2, AND WAS A HOG WITH 60 SHOT PODS AND A M-5 UP FRONT..I ALSO
HAD 2 HONEYWELLS I BUMMED AND HAD ONE ON EACH DOOR..MY CREW CHIEF WAS
GARY RENTZ..WE WERE MAVERICK LEAD..I CAN REMEMBER A LOT ABOUT VINHLONG,
TET, EASTER SUNDAY, AND CAN STILL SMELL THE JP-4 AND HAVE LITLE SCARS
ON MY NECK AND CHEST FROM HOT BRASS, EVEN THOUGH WE WORE THOSE RED
SCARVES...STILL HAVE MINE...I CAN REMEMBER "GUNNER" THE BLACK DOG WHO
USED TO FLY AND HAD MORE AIR MEDALS THAN MOST CREWS..THE SHIPS HAD
NAMES LIKE, "SNOOPY, "WIDOW MAKER", "BEER BOTTLE", AND "MORNING AFTER"
WE FLEW DAY/NIGHT AND IN BETWEEN.I CAN REMEMBER THE READY HOOTCH,
COUNTLESS MORTAR ATTACKS AND THE GOOD IMES AT THE CLUB.TO ALL THE
CREWS, THE PILOTS, AND SUPPORT PERSONNEL, LET XTEND A WELL DESERVED
"WELCOME HOME" AND A JOB WELL DONE..THANKS, AL ZANETTI, GUNNER,
MAVERICK 39...PEACE
68 Date: 1999-02-10 00:16:00
Al Zanetti ( airborne@cactuslink.com / http://Dont_have one of those
yet) wrote:
Hello, Ive been looking all over Gods Creation for anything on the
175TH AHC or the A Co 502nd. I was a Door Gunner with the 2nd Plt
"Outlaws" and Was Nominated to fly with the 3rd Plt "Mavericks" I flew
Mav's 36, "Widow maker", 33, "Beer Bottle, and 39, Snoopy 1 and 2 "The
Hog" My Crew chief was Gary Rents..I was a Spc4 at the time..I got to
Vinhlong in May 1966 and left in 68..Tet was a M.... F..... I Lost a
good friend taht day, His name is Charles E YEOMANS, was killed while
coming in to Re- Arm on that dreadful day..My Memory evades me now, but
can remember much of my stay at Vinhlong..Madam Nums, and the Bars
downtown, and the Buhdist Church we shot to hell because the VC were
using it as their CP..I can remember "Gunner" the dog with more Air
Medals than Most Crewmembers. I can remember Easter Sunday very well,
Flew my ass off, I burnt up a lot of barrels that day and night.
We flew right down the middle of the Main St in downtown Vinhlong
during Tet and was taking all kinds of Fire..I can remember holding our
Doorguns on our laps with 3,000 rnd Doorboxes, We Mavericks did'nt
believe in Mounts..The "HOG" had 60 shots, 30 on each side and a M-5 Up
front.. Plus I bummed Two Honeywells for each door. I Remember..The
502nd/175th was the baddest of the Bad..There is a Pilot that flew with
the 114th (Cobras) who lives acouple miles from me..Larry Scharff..We
laugh and cry together...Is there a Roster of all the crews and Members
who have given their all?.I even flew with the Lancers on occasion,
until they lost all of their choppers. I raher fly a UH-1B rather than
a C Model, because of its ability to hover...I can remember taking on
1200Pds of fuel because we were so overloaded with Armament.I can also
Remember countless hrs on the Flight line cleaning and getting ready
for the next morning..The Flex Guns made way for the Mini Guns..man, it
was fun and at times very sad..I was 19..My A/C was 21..Lets hear it
for the 175th AHC..Welcome Home, My Brothers...Al Zanetti, Maverick
"39...Door Gunner
67 Date: 1999-01-31 01:39:00
Bob "Smitty" Smith- Maverick 3 ( tigersmity@aol.com / http://none)
wrote:
Thanks for the memories. " Outlaws, the Mavericks are on you" . And
with those words another day was under way. Maverick 3 with memories of
a great bunch of men, giving it their all for God and Country....bless
you all now and it is wonderfull to find so many of you.
66 Date: 1999-01-23 00:01:00
Bob Elliott ( amazing@hereintownnet / no homepage) wrote:
Hi, happy to find your site. I bunked in the Ammo Dump with Frank
Patterson from Mar 67 through early69. Lot of memories of us bringing
shiney new ammo to the revetments and filling them and during the night
some of it would mysteriously appear thrown over the gate (returned for
prettier stuffI guess.) Too many nights sleeping in that dump waiting
for Charlie to lay one in our lap, I understand that after we moved the
Dump from near the Tower to the perimeter that it did get hit or
something. I guess that Frank and I were the onlyhonest gents on the
compound as they brought all that dam beer and soda and started
stacking it in there with the ammo too.I finally moved up to work at
the gate at Pass and ID 'til July 69 and it was adios time . I had some
fills at Long Chau restaraunt, (before they put a charge off there)and
the Bamboo for a 33. Lots of memories from working the line for the
mavericks,cobras,seawolves,birddogs and especially TET '68. .......I
still lay in my bed and listen for the slick to play the Flare Dropper
role, ..as long as she was up at night I can sleep with both eyes
closed but, when she came down for midnight chow I slept with one
...until she went airborne again. Thanks for the site,it has been a
long time. BOB Elliott
65 Date: 1999-01-14 03:11:00
Richard Bowden ( bowden@athenet.net / no homepage) wrote:
It was very interesting to read about the history of the 175th Avn Co.
I also was in the Vietnam as a crew chief with 247th Dustoff. I belong
to a VFW Post in Waupaca Wi. In which we recived a UH-1 D (H) in which
we are going to display the chopper According to the Flying Hour Report
it was with the unit 1966 . We would like to know if the company patch
was displayed on this aircraft.Thank you for any information you may
send. Richard H Bowden
E9382 Sunnyveiw Ct.
New London, Wi. 54961
e-mail bowden@athenet.net
64 Date: 1999-01-11 04:13:00
Tom Anderson ( teander@erols.com / no homepage) wrote:
Searching for early Outlaws who either deployed with the unit from Ft.
Benning to Vinh Long or who were infused into the Outlaws and served in
the Outlaws or attached units during the period Aug '64 to Sep '65 -
for possible reunion in 2000. Please contact me at teander@erols.com
63 Date: 1999-01-08 17:12:00
Stuart Jamison ( jamison@inet-systems.net / no homepage) wrote:
I was Bourbon Bucket 31 (1st Bn, 15th Inf, 9th Div,ARVN) in Vinh Long
during Tet, 1968. Rode with you guys numerous times. Anybody remember
the disaster of 26 Feb, '68? That was me ya'll were trying to extract.
Thanks for all the better rides.
62 Date: 1999-01-05 00:58:00
Ted Rosbeck ( rosbecke@bc.edu / no homepage) wrote:
My uncle was Capt. Richard Rosbeck. He died in 1966 when his helicopter
crashed in bad weather while returning from a mission. His duty unit
was P 175 AHC (UH1D). If anyone remembers Capt. Rosbeck or this
incident I would greatly appreiate hearing from them. Thanks.
61 Date: 1998-12-31 21:04:00
Marty Herrell ( mth16135@yahoo.com / no homepage) wrote:
346th Div Avn Support Detachment (Air Field Commanders Office)1April67
- 6May68... helped out when I could flyin' gunner. If I remember
correctly, I believe the nose art said "Patches".
Most of my time was spent in the ammo dump with "ELLIOTT"
60 Date: 1998-12-30 06:58:00
Chris Ness ( cness@gloster.vivid.net / http://www.vivid.net/~gloster)
wrote:
Thank you, very nice web site.
Do you have more pictures of Vihn Long? (the city as well as the base)
I was in 10th Psyops and stationed at Sa Dec. I spent my last two
months in a tent in the front townside corner of the Vihn Long compound
overlooking the no-mans-land and the city electrical plant
59 Date: 1998-12-25 01:23:00
Tom Seabrook ( orjunco@juno.com / no homepage) wrote:
Outlaw 13 - I was assigned to 1st platoon From Oct 67 to Oct 68. Logged
1200 hours, including 300 hours of night, during that year. Promoted to
CW2 during my tour. I'm pleased to hear that the unit is still active!
58 Date: 1998-12-22 07:03:00
Joe "ARMY" Armstrong ( outlaw_24@yahoo.com / no homepage) wrote:
I was OUTLAW 24, 70-71. Thanks for getting this page together. There is
a lot of history to record. Hope there will be a mini reunion at the
VHPA convention in Nashville. If you dont know about VHPA, check it out
on the web
57 Date: 1998-12-17 23:14:00
Jay "sugarbear" Klein ( otlw@midwest.net / no homepage) wrote:
just having purchased my first computer the first thing I wanted to
investigate was if the Outlaws were on a page. With much help I have
been able to get here and hopefully I will hear from many of you. The
Bear
56 Date: 1998-11-21 19:48:00
MIKE HALEY ( outlaw13@webtv.net / no homepage) wrote:
J.R. GREAT JOB THANKS FOR THE MEMORIES, I SERVED WITH THE OUTLAWS IN
1969 BOTH IN 1ST PLATOON CALLSIGN 13 AND LATER AS A TEST PILOT. I AM
THE VHPA REUNION CHAIRMAN FOR 99 IN NASHVILLE AND HOPE TO SEE SOME
FELLOW OUTLAWS AT THIS EVENT. KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK.
55 Date: 1998-11-10 06:11:00
Allen Jensen ( ljjensen@gbasin.net / no homepage) wrote:
I was with the 114th at Vinh Long 1966-67. Cobra II's door gunner. It's
good to see that the old Outlaws are still around.
54 Date: 1998-10-30 22:06:00
Phillip w. Horne ( phornesr / http://phornesr@hotmail.com) wrote:
Was the first crewchief on outlaw 11. she was a "B" model with a total
of 22+ hrs. left her at khan san with 900+. Remember maj Anderson very
well.One fine leader. Also capt Kramer who was air officer at 7th arven
div before takeing 1st flt.plat. sure has been a long time.
53 Date: 1998-10-30 08:21:00
Andrew Keeney ( akeeney@tir.com / no homepage) wrote:
I was a roommate to both Carson Snow and Gary Wesselman back in 1967.
My how the time flies.
It was great to find this site dedicated to such a grand unit. You've
done an excellent job. How it brings back the memories. I'll be
starting my 34th year in the service, albeit a weekend warrior now.
52 Date: 1998-10-30 06:47:00
Kirk, James B. Spec-5USARV ( kirkspb@virtual1.net /
http://www.virtual1.net/~kirkspb/) wrote:
I was assigned to AVEL South/Avionics on the other side of the runway
from the 175th Oct 68 - 69. I got to fly as a technical observer with
the 199th RAC / O-1Gs (Swamp Foxes), after they found out I was a
civilian fixed wing pilot, I became a autopilot. I flew mostly at night
around the base @ Vinh Long. I think your unit would have a flare ship
up, there would be 2 gunships flying at a lower altitude and we (O-1G)
could carry 4 wing mounted flares to drop during the period when the
flare ship (UH-1D) would come down to refuel.
51 Date: 1998-10-09 17:27:00
Andrew Floyd ( andrew.floyd@gte.net / no homepage) wrote:
Did want to note that I was with the unit when it stood down in Vinh
Long. Everyone in the unit from flight operations to maintenance
managed to get the job done from arrival to depature from RVN.
50 Date: 1998-10-09 05:43:00
Andrew Floyd ( andrew.floyd@gte.com / no homepage) wrote:
I was with the 175th in 1971-1972. I was an Aircraft Electrician and
was a "Hanger Rat". We did manage to maintain no less than 80%
avialabilty of aircraft at all times (of course we did canabalize form
the hanger queens).
49 Date: 1998-10-07 00:11:00
Arthur R LaBelle Maj (ret) ( labella@jcdc.jobcorps.org / no homepage)
wrote:
I served in the 175th from Oct 67 to Oct 68. I started out in the
hanger as a Maintenance Supervisor/TI. I later became the 1st Flight
Platoon Sgt. under Capt Greene. I remember Mr Snow very well I flew a
lot of missions with him. I went to OCS and Flight School after that
tour and served another tour with the 101st ABN DIV at Phu Bai.
48 Date: 1998-10-05 05:19:00
Harold Hunt ( hhunt6408@aol.com / no homepage) wrote:
Served as a door gunner with the Vikings in 1965 as part of SHOTGUN X.
47 Date: 1998-09-29 17:28:00
SP4 John Perkins ( japerkins@mailcity.com / no homepage) wrote:
I was crew chief on Outlaw 12 when Bill Fry(e) was the AC.
46 Date: 1998-09-29 02:17:00
George S.Prescott ( gspefi@cyberportal.net / no homepage) wrote:
After viewing the photo's I had to come back. When I was there, the
Outlaws and the Mavericks were A Co. 502nd Aviation Battalion. In one
of the photo's which looked like a downed burning chopper, I thought I
could see Black Widow Mountain in the background. If I'm right boy does
that place bring back some horror stories.
45 Date: 1998-09-29 01:42:00
George S. Prescott ( gspefi@cyberportal.net / no homepage) wrote:
I was with the 150th trans 65 thru 66 would like to hear from other
150th personell. I was a crewleader with the rank of sp/5. Originally
the 150th's patch was Baby Huey and was changed to the Roadrunner. I
returned to RSVN and served with Air America for a while.
44 Date: 1998-09-21 18:03:00
Phil Kinsey ( PKinsey819@aol.com /
http://www.geocities.com/Heartland/Valley/1324) wrote:
This web page is outstanding. I have lost all pictures of my time with
the 175th ('69-'71), but in my minds eye I will never forget. In 1992
and 1998 I have been back to the airfield but unable to get on the
inside due to other side being there. But its still there and very
little has changed.
Thanks for this web and I'll be a frequent visiter.
Phil Kinsey
Outlaw at heart
43 Date: 1998-09-19 17:09:00
John E. Doyle ( jaydee@xtalwind.net / no homepage) wrote:
Great site. I was the original crew-chief on Maverick 36 from arriving
in country in 1964-65.
Would like to hear from others during that first year.
42 Date: 1998-09-16 23:55:00
Jeff Haney ( jhaney@unicomp.net / no homepage) wrote:
I guess you could say I was a member of the "next generation" of
Outlaws. I was a CE at Ft.Hood from '86-'90. I really enjoyed seeing
this page and the photos of "the old days". I have the deepest respect
for those of you made the Outlaws what they were and hopefully still
are.
41 Date: 1998-09-04 16:10:00
Gregory M. Virgina ( katz-sass@worldnet.att.net / no homepage) wrote:
I remember the Outlaws well. I flew out of Vinh Long many times as Fox
(26) O1 Birddog. Very glad to see Vinh Long remembered.
40 Date: 1998-08-30 19:06:00
Mike Barter ( wmb1@goodnet.com / no homepage) wrote:
I was CE and gunner on OL 10 and CE on OL 18 form 12-69 to 09-70.
Thanks for the memories. I would like to be added to a unit data base
if one has been statred if not I will be willing to help get one
started.
39 Date: 1998-08-29 21:15:00
Jim McCarthy ( jimmac@sirinet.net / no homepage) wrote:
As a member of the 114th, Red Knights, and as Knight Lead for a few
months in 1968 (tour dates Dec 67-Dec 68) I must say that it was always
a pleasure to work with the Outlaws and Mavericks. It was not always
fun, but I always felt the Companies worked well together. This is a
very good web site. I enjoyed the pics and the stories. I will visit
again to see any new stuff. Great job.
38 Date: 1998-08-23 23:06:00
ray roth ( therayson@webtv.net / no homepage) wrote:
The photos were like ghosts coming back to me. I have a few photops of
the Easter Sunday assult when Col dempsey was killed plus a few other
photos that I will share as long as I have them returned. Let me know
where I can send them to, so that I can add to the history of the
175th. I was a young dumb 18 year old, just stupid enough to come back
alive Thanks!!!
37 Date: 1998-08-21 01:38:00
Jeffrey V. Weber ( slowhands@earthlink.net / no homepage) wrote:
Hi I sure enjoyed this site. I was just poking around on this thing and
thought I would see if a site about the 175th existed. I was with the
175th in 68 to 69. Have lots of info. you might be interested in
putting up here. Let me know.
Thanks for a great site of a great unit.
slowhands aka Jeff
36 Date: 1998-08-14 08:41:00
Kent Graham ( kentgraham@sprynet.com / http://www.wiredtrader.com)
wrote:
Hi, Was Outlaw 23 during 1969. Nice to see this page. How may I
contribute?
Kent
35 Date: 1998-08-11 05:21:00
David Saunders - CW4 ret ( globalnetcom@olywa.net /
http://www.tpw.com/wa/dsaunders) wrote:
It's good to see the units putting up home pages. I will be starting
one with a former crewchief from the 271st out of Can Tho. It was a
Chinook unit and we were a detachment of OH58's. They were the
Innkeepers and we were the Bartenders. Jan'70 - Sept'70. My first tour
was with the 162nd Vultures out of Phuoc Vinh and then Dong Tam Apr'68
- Mar'69. So I know the area and saw you guys many times out of Vinh
Long. Keep up the good work of getting all of us sharing our past.
The best to all of you.
Vulture 11 (won one)
Bartender 6
34 Date: 1998-08-02 19:27:00
Daniel M> Bustamante ( danielelida@webtv.net / no homepage) wrote:
I served with the 175th as crewchief on outlaw 23 from feb 68 to mar
69. I'm looking for Pilots or crewmembers of that era of the 175th
33 Date: 1998-07-30 01:18:00
Jim Cogan ( av8er@aol.com / no homepage) wrote:
I got to Vinh Long in 1965 when the Outlaws were the 502nd Avn Co.
After about 6 weeks there I was sent to Soc Trang to join the 101st Avn
Btn which was just arriving in Vietnam.
32 Date: 1998-07-16 21:07:00
THOMAS WULFF ( nmber1vet@aol.com / no homepage) wrote:
I was asigned to 150t trans co, July 1966 ,1st tour. 175th ahc August
1967 to January 31, 1968 at which time I was wounded but after hospital
stay ws ableto recover about 90%. It was so good to see the history
pages fom the 175th -150th. Do you have the knowledge of all the trops
killed or wounded during TET at Vinhlong 1968. thanks again.
31 Date: 1998-07-04 22:37:00
Trell Berry CW4, Ret. ( TOB15@aol.com / no homepage) wrote:
I enjoyed my visit to your website. I was a member of the 175th Attack
Helicopter Company when it was reactivated in 1972 as one of the first
two Attack Helicopter companies in the world (along with the 334th) and
moved to Illesheim, Germany. I DEROSed in 1976. The unit was a "Select
Fill" unit, and enjoyed high moral, excellent esprit de corps and
continued to build on the excellent reputation the 175th established in
Viet Nam.
30 Date: 1998-07-04 18:57:00
Emron A. Yancey ( yanceea@orion.unocal.net / no homepage) wrote:
I was Outlaw 26 from Dec 68 to Jun 69, than assigned to the S4 at Sac
Trang at the 13th Bn Hdqrts. Good work . EM
29 Date: 1998-07-03 16:19:00
Arr Livingston ( arrliv1@imaerica.net / no homepage) wrote:
Kind of brings chiles back seeing the old emblem!
I was a bullet catcher for the Bushwackers for 3 months in 1970 and
then became Outlaw 26 till Nov 1971.
Drop me a line at arrliv1@iamerica.net
28 Date: 1998-07-03 04:34:00
Leonard Libby Liberatoscioli ( L0251@aol.com / no homepage) wrote:
Glad to find this sight. I've been looking for some time now but didn't
know where to look. served from 69-70 with 1st platoon Outlaws and
Mavericks for a while. best times i ever had. can be reached at
Norristown (pa) Police Department 610-270-0476. Hoping to hear from
some of you Outlaws.
27 Date: 1998-06-21 05:51:00
Mike Madigan, Outlaw 25 ( mijo@mfi.net / no homepage) wrote:
I was with A/502 From May 65 to May 66 - Col Anderson was still
cammander - Glad I found your page it's very interesting to here of my
old unit.
26 Date: 1998-06-20 00:27:00
tham vu ( tham5@juno.com / no homepage) wrote:
i'm very happy to see this homepape. I was a Vietnamese pilot who was
trained by your guys
during the time around Oct. 1971 (?)
25 Date: 1998-06-13 08:13:00
Tony Davignon ( windsong@midusa.net / no homepage) wrote:
Just found this info on my old unit "OUTLAWS" so had to check in. I was
with the outlaws from Jan '67 to mid Jul of '67.Was crewchief on outlaw
6 and observed the action from the air. Met some wonderful people and
have many great memories. Just wish I had kept my "shortimers"
calendar. Rember when col. Jack Dempsey got kia on Easter Sunday of '67
during a tough operation. The action that day lasted from about 8:00 am
to about midnite that night. I now work for the U.S. Postal service as
a clerk. Looking forward to retirement which is about 9 yrs. off.
Thanks for the great web page and all the info. God bless all you
fellow servicemen and women!
24 Date: 1998-06-07 00:37:00
Patrick A. Jordan ( sonicair@aol.com / no homepage) wrote:
Great job!!! Sorry it took so long for me to find you all. I served
with the OUTLAWS from Sept/69 to Sept/70. Call sign was Outlaw 10.
I've got quiet a bit of "stuff" from that time and would love to share
it with anyone interested.
It really thrills me to see that such a great tradition has been
carried on for all these years. ALL Outlaws have much to be proud of.
Pat Jordan
3449 Boat Club Rd.
Belmont, NC 28012
Ph-704-825-3050
Fx-704-359-0018
23 Date: 1998-05-31 06:48:00
Guy S. Bauch ( ragzandsuzie@psnw.com / http://www.psnw.com) wrote:
Served with 175th AHC Vinh Long, 71/72. I would like to hear from
anybody that shared this vacation spot. Welcome Home!
22 Date: 1998-05-19 04:26:00
Tom Anderson ( teander@erols.com / no homepage) wrote:
One of the great honors of my military career was to have been the
original Outlaw 6 (Aug 64-Jul 65). When we were activated at Fort
Benning, GA, who could have known that 34 years later we'd still be
maintaining contact with each other?
My extreme gratitude goes to J.R. Wright who has made this web page an
effort of love; love for the unit itself and what it accomplished but
more specifically for the may thousands of individuals who were once
called "Outlaws" in the finest sense of the word! Thanks, J.R.!!!
Are there are any of you out there who were part of the original unit
that activated at Fort Benning and deployed to Vinh Long in Sep 64? I'd
be proud to hear from you.
Tom Anderson
21 Date: 1998-05-17 07:30:00
Tom McCarthy ( tomatc@erols.com / no homepage) wrote:
What a great treat to relive old memories through these great pictures.
I was Outlaw 29 Nov'66-Nov'67.
I've been an air traffic controller at Washington Center for the last
28 years. If you fly through, say Hi !!
20 Date: 1998-05-12 20:59:00
sonny pham ( no email / no homepage) wrote:
As a VNAF helicopter pilot stationed in SocTrang, I spent about 7
months in 1972 with 175th AHC. I hope to hear more about this company's
pilots, specially from those who served in Vinh Long during 1971-1972.
Thank you all of you for helping us fighting the war.
19 Date: 1998-05-11 23:19:00
CPT Scott L. Scales ( scaless1@hood-emh3.army.mil / no homepage) wrote:
Greetings from the current Outlaw 06! This web page is a great tribute
to all past and present Outlaws. Keep up the great effort and remember
that today's Outlaws are living the legend that many of you created not
so long ago. If you are ever in the Fort Hood, Texas area, stop by and
see us for the nickle tour. 254-288-7330/3557
18 Date: 1998-05-08 12:19:00
KERRY WEDWICK (VINH LONG) ( AWWKLW@AOL.COM / no homepage) wrote:
I enjoyed your web page very much. The pictures bring back a lot of
memories. I was with the 114th (Cobras) 68-69. We also had plenty of
mortar attacks while I was there. Matter of fact we had to build a new
em club as chuck blew up the old one. Also a guy from my hometown in
Oregon, Eddy Hibbdon, flew with the Mavericks during this period. Loved
the photos. Take care. KLW COBRA 9.
17 Date: 1998-05-08 12:14:00
Greg Hudson (Outlaw 29) ( gregh60@!juno.com / no homepage) wrote:
What an honor to be associted with. I was lucky to fly Hueys as an
Outlaw from 91 to 96 at Ft. Hood.
16 Date: 1998-05-08 12:12:00
CW2 Dan McClinton (Outlaw 13) ( dngrpig@sprynet.com / no homepage)
wrote:
I served in the modern day version of the 175th at Ft. Hood from 90-91
and then again from 92-95. We were still flying Hueys and upholding the
great Outlaw tradition, deploying to Kuwait twice. When the unit name
was changed due to restructuring etc., we refused to let the name
Outlaw die and continued to call ourselves the 175th OUTLAWS, although
the Army called us something else. Give me a snail mail address and
I'll send along a new Outlaw patch for you.
15 Date: 1998-05-08 12:04:00
CWO (Ret) Larry R. Salzman, ( 1rsalzman@ckt.net / http://www.ckt.net)
wrote:
Great web site. I was the PBO of the 175th and helped stand the unit
down. 71-72. It was sad to see how they scavanged the place when we
turned it over to the Vietnamese. Major Mac, Outlaw 06, are you still
in New Mexico? e-mail me, Larry, Outlaw 04.
14 Date: 1998-05-08 11:59:00
Don Casper, 175th AHC ( dtac@arn.net / no homepage) wrote:
With the 175th 66&67.
13 Date: 1998-05-08 11:58:00
Walt Mather. Advisory Team 63 ( WaltinVt@ConnRiver.net / no homepage)
wrote:
Advisory Team 63 - Soc Trang 8/67-8/68
Kind of stumbled on your web site - great pics! I've got some slides I
took back then. Just got to figure how to get them online. Gotta run,
but will stop in again. Hey, thanks for putting this stuff on the web.
12 Date: 1998-05-08 11:54:00
Jack E. Dunaway, MAVERICKS!! ( Kimdunaway@aol.com / no homepage) wrote:
I was a crew chief in the Mavericks in 65-66. Would like to hear from
other Mavericks. My pilot was Berquist.
11 Date: 1998-05-08 11:52:00
Mark S. Seeley ( markseeley@hotmail.com / no homepage) wrote:
Visiting this Huey site in memory of a Hooker! My fayher - Captain Mark
S. Seeley - was killed near Dau Tieng on June 27, 1966 while
co-piloting a CH-47. I published him Memorial Day 1997 through his
letters home from Vietnam. As a measure of my gratitude for the
freatness of what you Sky Warriors did for our country, e-mail me a
postal address and I will send a copy.
10 Date: 1998-05-08 11:47:00
Peter E. Anderson ( pandersn@rci.rutgers.edu / no homepage) wrote:
Great web site. I was stationed at Vinh Long from Jan 67-Feb 68. Worked
for the Airfield Commanders. Knew a lot of the Outlaws. Brings back a
lot of memories good and bad.
9 Date: 1998-05-08 11:45:00
DONALD KENT, OUTLAW 17 ( DON117A@AOL.COM / no homepage) wrote:
Once an Outlaw always an Outlaw. Served with the unit from Dec 67-Dec
68. 1st Platoon, Blue Scarfs. Lots of fond memories. Best unit I ever
served with, plus no finer personnel in all the ARMY; every last one.
Had some laughs, some tears, and a few beers. Lost some buddies along
the way, but would do it again. Sorry we left some behind. We did our
job, Uncle let them down. OUTLAW 17.
8 Date: 1998-05-08 11:40:00
Pete Floess ( 87honda@vnet.net / no homepage) wrote:
Great site.
I was there in 1967 with the 150th. Brings back long forgotten
memories. THANKS!!
7 Date: 1998-05-08 11:38:00
Richard D. Waldo ( rdwaldo@grandforks.means.net / no homepage) wrote:
I served as Outlaw 20, 70-71. Thank you very much for your effort, a
great site. I have some pictures and a video tape made from some old
super 8mm films. If you can use some of it let me know.
6 Date: 1998-05-08 11:34:00
JON ELSEA ( jon.elsea@MCI2000.com / no homepage) wrote:
This was my second tour after being a scout with the 1st INFANTRY
DIVISION. To this day I have never known a finer group of individuals.
TET tested our will. My best to you all.
5 Date: 1998-05-08 11:30:00
Shari Patchen ( HOTTZZY@aol.com / no homepage) wrote:
Very informative. I especially liked those pics of Dan Last!! ;-))
4 Date: 1998-05-08 11:29:00
Mike C. Sheldon ( angelp@prodigy.net / no homepage) wrote:
Thanks to J.R. for allowing me the distinct privlege of visiting this
most honorable of sites.
I am most humbled and extremly proud as I always am when in the
presence of greatness, and thank you for what you all have done as it
will never die in my heart and to my dying breath I will help to
preserve the memory of those who fell before me. God speed, and God
Bless America!
3 Date: 1998-05-08 11:23:00
Tom McCarthy (Outlaw 29) ( tomatc@erols.com / no homepage) wrote:
Great site!! I got all misty seeing this stuff again. I was Outlaw 29,
served with the 175th from Nov '66 to Nov '67.
2 Date: 1998-05-08 11:04:00
Dan Last ( dlast0001@aol.com / no homepage) wrote:
Glad to see the site up. Congrats on all the hard work. See ya soon JR.
Dan'L
Outlaw 13 (67-68)
1 Date: 1998-05-08 11:00:00
Terry Pierce ( Terry.Pierce@Pss.Boeing.com / no homepage) wrote:
Mr. Wright, enjoyed your web page very much, thanks for the effort. The
Chinook delivering parts
in your photo was probably from my company. I flew into Vihn Long
several times myself.
Terry Pierce
Kiowa CE 4/70 - 5/71
271st ASHC (Innkeepers/Bartenders) Can Tho
10/9/2007
03:54:18 AM