210th Combat Aviation Battalion
GUEST BOOK ENTRIES 2009
Guest
Number 241 June 9, 2009
Email: rrandall44@gmail.com
Name: Robert Randall
Nick_Call: RL
Unit: 125th ATC
Tour_dates: Oct 66 to Dec67
DMOS: 93b20
Message: I worked the Tower at Dalat/Camly Airport Dec 66 to Dec 67. Interested
to know anyone who stopped by enroute or stationed in Dalat. RL
Rank: SP5
Status: Retired Avionics Technician TWA/ AA
Guest
Number 240 June 1, 2009
Email: richard.mcclure@att.net
Name: Richard A. McClure
Unit: 74th Avn Co (Util Apln)
Tour_dates: 5 Apr 69 to 23 Oct 70
DMOS: 76T20
Message: Filling in the blanks, it seems like an eternity ago
Rank: SP5
Status: Instructor,Virginia Dept Military Affairs,US Army Retired
Guest
Number 239 May 16, 2009
Email: OUTLAW628@AOL.COM
Name: JIM MERRELL
Nick_Call: BRAT
Unit: CAC
Tour_dates: 72-73
DMOS: 67G20
Message: HELLO EVERYONE!!
I FOUND THIS SIGHT WHILE SHOWING MY SON WHAT A U21 LOOKED LIKE!!!AS THEY ALL
ASK SOONER OR LATER WHAT DID YOU DO IN THE WAR DADDY??? I WAS A CREW CHIEF
ON "049" DID THAT UNTIL THEY WANTED A NIGHT GUARD ON GULF RAMP!!!
REMEMBER A FEW OTHER C/C LANG,FADER,GARY SALKA,
KENNY LYNN. PILOTS DAVENPORT,DAVIS,MCMANUS,
I REMEMBER ROCKET ATTACKS ON "CAMPUS" AND AT MACV AFTER WE
MOVED THERE,BOY
DID THEY BLOW UP THE GOLF COURSE THAT MORNING!!I WAS CQ RUNNER ON BOTH
MORNINGS.
WELL BROTHERS I HOPE ALL IS WELL WITH EVERYONE AND YOUR FAMILIES AND
REMEMBER OUR BROTHERS THAT HAVE GONE ON BEFOR US.
Rank: SPEC.4
Status: COUNTY CORRECTIONS OFFICER
Guest Number
238 May 4, 2009
Email: wenelson@hotmail.com
Name: Wayne Nelson
Nick_Call: Torque Wrench was 303rd's
Unit: 303rd Trans. Co., GS
Tour_dates: Sept. 68 - Aug. 69
DMOS: 67G/N20
Rank: Sp. 5
Status: Director of Environmental Affairs (Ret.)
Guest
Number 237 April 29, 2009
Email: boeckrj@clearwire.net
Name: Ralph Boeckers
Unit: Co A 15th TC AM&S, 1st Air Cav
Tour_dates: May 69 to Jul 71
Message: From Minnesota:
Don't hear much about this unit that I was with but I was first at Long Thanh
North, right across the control tower near the 210 CAB. We repaired a lot
of 1st Cav helicopters. I was a mechanic first on the flight line.
Then we moved to Phu Loi, North of Saigon. Became the crewchief for the company
Huey.
Rank: E-5
Status: Retired Sheriff Det. Presently VA Police Officer
Guest Number
236 April 26, 2009
Email: Ubiquitist@aol.com
Name: Bob Agerbeck
Nick_Call: "AK"
Unit: Command Airplane Company
Tour_dates: May 69 to May 70
DMOS: 67Y20
Message: Some times I have very mixed emotions about going to this website, but
more often than not, I'm happier to see it. I'll be 59 this year, 40 years
after the "Long Thanh" and I still revere the lessons I learned, the
people I met and the missions. The guys from 69-70 made the
"hooch" a place away from it all.
Rank: SP4
Status: GS-1910-12 Virginia Class Submarines
Guest
Number 235 April 24, 2009
Email: rmharper58@comcast.net
Name: Ron Harper
Unit: 210th Combat Bn
Tour_dates: 68-69
Rank: SGT
Status: Retired CSM
Guest
Number 234 April 5, 2009
Email: james.clemenson@us.army.mil
Name: Jim Clemenson
Nick_Call: Clem
Unit: CAC
Tour_dates: Jan 72 - Apr 72
DMOS: 67N
Message: I was assigned as a Crew Chief on U-21's after my Helo unit stood down.
I was there when Command Aircraft Company moved from Long Than to Tan San Nhut
in Saigon around Feb/Mar 72. When I left they were decimating the Company
populous. Never heard how they got rid of the airplanes after that.
I now attend an ARNG T-10 workshop where they had photos from the 70's.
Several of our U-21's are on the banner. I now have possession of that
banner.
Rank: SP4
Status: Currently Chief Master Sergeant assigned as Senior Enlisted Manager of
the Joint Staff at the National Guard Bureau.
Guest
Number 233 March 28, 2009
Email: skyeye@wildblue.net
Name: Johnny Stewart
Unit: Command Airplane Company
Tour_dates: March '68 - April '69
Rank: Lt/Cpt
Status: Retired
Guest
Number 232 March 25, 2009
Email: sandiamt@mchsi.com
Name: Richard Hendrickson
Nick_Call: Capitol 4 Alpha (last)
Unit: CAC, 210th & S-4A
Tour_dates: 5/68-5/69
DMOS: 5/69
Message: Hi to all! First time I've found anything on this grand unit. I was
mostly involved with the officers but have lots of pictures (somewhere) of
"our" side of the fight...if you're interested. Assistant S-4 the last
few months of my tour.
Rank: CPT
Status: Retired law enforcement
Guest
Number 231 March 9, 2009
Email: donna_lynch@verizon.net
Name: Jack Lynch
Unit: 210 th CAB
Tour_dates: Jan 68-Nov68
DMOS: 67G2T
Message: I only recently found out the 210th had a web site or reunions.Found
that out from Mike Fryer.Also got a call a year or so ago, from Bill Thomas.Any
of the guys live here, in the New England area ? Also, anybody hear from Jerry
Imbowden, or Walt Schlaupitz ? I think Schlaupitz lived in Ohio, and Imbowden,
in Calif.
Rank: Sp 5
Status: Retired Fire Dept. Captain
Guest
Number 230 February 26, 2009
Email: CrabCaker7@msn.com
Name: Kit H. Jaracy
Nick_Call: "KJ"
Unit: 509th RR Gp, 224th Avn Bn
Tour_dates: May 1967, June 1969
DMOS: M7120
Message: I'm the Air Trans. Specialist that "cooked the deal", with
the Air Force and "Tri Service ATCO" that got all of us to fly right
out of Than San Nhut on MAC Charter (Civilian Airlines) flights, rather than fly
out of Bin Hua or Cam Rhan Bay. I am now retired from "Eastern Air
Lines" and live on the Delaware Shore.
Rank: SP4
Guest
Number 229 January 15, 2009
Email: helen.rule@hotmail.com
Name: Helen Rule
Unit: AATTV
Message: Does anybody remember my father - Benjamin Roy Rule? He served
with the AATTV and is sadly no longer with us. I am trying to retrieve a medal
that belongs to him and in the possession of the Australian Government. I
would love to hear from anyone who remembers him as my memories are faded.
Guest
Number 228 January 10, 2009
Email: al_kromer@msn.com
Name: Al Kromer
Nick_Call: Al
Unit: 73rd SAC
Tour_dates: 1/70-11/70
Rank: Sgt
Status: Accounting Consultant
Guest
Number 227 January 4, 2009
Email: bvgdrifters@optonline.net
Name: Bill Hayes
Unit: 25th Corps Aviation Co
Tour_dates: dec69 to feb 72
DMOS: 67n20
Message: Maybe somebody from the 25th has checked in here. Like to hear
from you. I was Col Hughes crew chief at 12th Group HQ for a while. I quit. Too
many lifers. Still with United Airlines after 20 years and bumped all over the
country. Now at SFO. Its just a shadow of the great job it used to be.
Rank: E-5
Status: aircraft mechanic UAL San Fran maintenance base
210th Combat Aviation Battalion
GUEST BOOK ENTRIES 2008
Guest
Number 226 December 23, 2008
Email: tnbumkin@bdennir.us
Name: Chuck Nabors
Nick_Call: Weather Forecaster
Unit: 5th Weather Sq (Air Force)
Tour_dates: May 70 to May 71
DMOS: 25750
Message: Was attached to the CAC providing weather forecast for flights over the
operational areas.
I enjoyed working for the Army and the people I served with..a great group of
guys..especially all the Pilots that flew the U-21s some really great
pilots..Cpt Tidwell was the commander of the unit and I was the 1st SGT..take
care and God Bless
Rank: Tsgt
Status: Retired from the National Weather Service after 40 years of Federal
Service
Guest
Number 225 December 19, 2008
Email: spraysurf_53@yahoo.com
Name: Daniel LaBruyere
Nick_Call: Libby
Unit: CAC
Tour_dates: Aug 72-Mar 73
DMOS: 67G2F
Message: Hello All. I was stationed at TSN and crew chief. We all
came from Ft. Eustis to saigon at same time and assigned to same unit. I left
with my aircraft and 5 others 15 minutes before deadline for troops to be out of
country in Mar 73 with all 780 gear. Went to Singapore and turned in all
unit aircraft to Beechcraft over a 5 day period. then flew commercial home.
All crewchiefs and pilots at that time all came back to the world on same flight
and we were the only ones on the flight. Needless to say what shape we
were in when we landed in Frisco. "Longtrip" forever remembered.
Rank: E--4
Status: Retired
Guest
Number 224 December 2, 2008
Email: darkhrse5@comcast.net
Name: Wilmer D. Snell (Dan)
Nick_Call: Aloft 26 (74th RAC)
Unit: HHC, 210th CBT AVN BN
Tour_dates: Jan 68 -Jun 68
Message: It is indicated that someone wants to locate me. I served with the
210th CAB in the S1 shop under Major William Lozano from Jan 68-Jun 68, when I
was assigned to the 74th RAC until my DEROS in Jan 69. I returned to RVN in 1971
and served in C Troop, 16th Air Cav in the Delta. I retired from the Army in
1997 in the grade of 0-6 and currently live in Franklin, Tennesssee.
Rank: CPT
Status: Director, Internal Compliance Reporting, HCA, Inc.
Guest
Number 223 June 24, 2008
Email: uh1ddoc@aol.com
Name: John Witwer
Nick_Call: Doc
Unit: Battalion Surgeon, 210th CAB
Tour_dates: Oct 67 to Oct 68
Message: Thank You, great website, very well done. Was one of the original
people to go to LTN from Tan Son Nhut in Nov and Dec 67. Was very fortunate to
have great medics, Sgt Uzleber, Sgt MacIntosh, Corrier, Hull, Hearn, Cruz,
Millela, Domino, Vymazal, Compton. Who did I forget?
Rank: Cpt
Guest
Number 222 June 17, 2008
Email: rob4b1@wreawildblue.org
Name: Robin P. Baughman
Nick_Call: Rob
Unit: 212th MP sentry dogs
Tour_dates: August 71 to March 72
DMOS: 95B
Rank: Sp/4
Status: Retired Colorado State Trooper
Guest Number
221 May 31, 2008
email: rbladl65@aol.com
Name: Richard Bladl
Nick_Call: Sarge
Unit: 73rd SAC, Vung Tau
Tour_dates: 1968-1969
Message: Unit Supply Sgt with Col French commanding. Would like to hear from my
supply clerks at the time, they were Spc G Rouse and Spc J Metzger. Also would
like to hear from others who served with me at the 73rd.
Rank: Staff Sgt
Status: Retired disabled.
Guest
Number 220 April 12, 2008
Email: dobson5749@yahoo.com
Name: Ed Dobson
Nick_Call: Aloft 3
Unit: 74th RAC
Tour_dates: Apr '69 - Mar '70
DMOS: S-3 / Aviator
Message: Hello all. I recognize several familiar names in this group.
It was a pleasure to serve with you.
Rank: CPT
Status: US Army retired, Still piddling around a bit.
Guest
Number 219 March 30, 2008
Email: almeyer1@hughes.net
Name: Al Meyer
Unit: 201st Avn Co and CAC
Tour_dates: Sep 71 - Aug 72
DMOS: 1980, IFE
Message: Began my tour flying U21's with the 201st in Nha Trang. Late in 71 or
early in 72, all U21 support flying was consolidated with the CAC being the the
sole unit for USARV/MACV with Dets at Da Nang and Nha Trang. A short time later,
the CAC was moved from LTN to TSN, where I moved to in early 1972. Was a real
joy flying the 21's and working with everyone in the 201st and CAC. CAC XO was
Chuck Ledford, IPs Mike Patterson and Jack Sprague. Also Jerry Jenson, Jim
Leathers, Bill Schweinfurt, Bob Kirksey, Dick Wire, Lynn Olson, Bolinger,
Peterson and others that names now escape me. Maybe someone has a copy of the 71
- 72 yearbook to share. Great time, good memories. The most fun I ever had
flying.
Rank: CPT
Status: retired from the US Army and am a retired Northwest Airlines Pilot
Guest
Number 218 March 27, 2008
Email: aloft27@fairpoint.net
Name: Dick Thoma
Nick_Call: Aloft 27
Unit: 74th RAC
Tour_dates: Feb 70-Feb 71
Message: Was PL at Xuan Loc, retained callsign 27 (long story) but had a great
tour with a great bunch of guys, pilots and crew chiefs alike. If it
weren't for the chew chiefs dedication I most likely would not be writing this.
It was an honor to serve with them and support the 18TH ARVN Div and their
advisors.
Rank: Cpt
Status: Totally retired
Guest
Number 217 March 26, 2008
Email: spl311mg@aol.com
Name: Michael Gould
Unit: 352nd Aviation Detachment / 210th Aviation Battalion
Tour_dates: 1972 / 1974
DMOS: 67G20
Message: Wow, great site. Wish I could hear from some of the people that were
there on the flight line with me at Allbrook AFB in the Canal Zone.
Rank: Spc 4
Status: General Manager for a Landscape Construction Co. in Santa Cruz, Ca
Guest
Number 216 March 14, 2008
Email: scooter_2004@hotmail.com
Name: David A. Burnette
Nick_Call: Blue
Unit: 73rd avn 210 avn bn YO-3A det. Long Thon North
Tour_dates: October 1970 to October 1971
DMOS: 67B20
Message: I worked on the YO YO's and was there during several rocket and ground
attacks. always tried to get the towers for guard duty,hated the rats and dog
handlers scarring us at night, hated the scorpions also,Bill Mansell and Gary
Demming were my room mates and friends,also a guy called half and half because
of his mustach,I was a SP/4 at the time. retired Chief warrent Officer 1991,work
for the Commissary now 907-353-7890 if you remember me call
Rank: SP/4
Status: Distribution Center Manager for Defense Commissary Agency Fort
Wainwright Alaska.
Guest
Number 215 February 14, 2008
Email: denwolfe@btl.net
Name: Dennis Wolfe
Nick_Call: Wolfe
Unit: 210th CAB Hq
Tour_dates: Jan 1,1968 to Dec 17, 1968
DMOS: 71H30
Message: Hey Guys,
Great memories. Since I've never met anyone who had heard of
Long Thanh North, I was beginning to think I imagined the whole thing. Then I
clicked on a picture of personnel and found myself surrounded by Horning, Kintz,
Kayton, Kelly, Eggerichs, Sidera, Martinez and Shipley. Damn, we were young.
Kelly and I were on the verge of a connection in 2000 but a
hurricane wherre I live wiped out all my contacts for a while and I missed the
connection. If you hear from him, tell him I'm still kicking.
Now, I'm a musician on an island called Ambergris Caye, in
Belize. Yeah, us Baby Boomers still know how to rock.
http://members.fotki.com/theusualsuspectsbze
For those interested, this is what I do. It's a dirty job but
someone has to do it.
Dennis Wolfe
Rank: SP5
Status: Musician - Dennis Wolfe and the Usual Suspects
Guest
Number 214 February 8, 2008
Email: JTUCKER@CCBCU.COM
Name: Jim Tucker
Unit: 25 Avn Co
Tour_dates: Jan69-Aug70
DMOS: 1983
Message: Great to see the site.
Rank: LT-CPT
Guest
Number 213 February 3, 2008
Email: mikebb5@hotmail.com
Name: Mike Balcombe
Unit: LTNSF
Tour_dates: 72
Message: I was there in like May-Oct72, when the Cav stood down, and we were
assigned to LTN as a security company for the Airfield's stand down. I'll
be damned if I can remember the unit designation. But there were like 10 of us
and a shitload on 'Yards that we trained for security. Great people there.
Wonder what ever happened to Atencio, Pletcher and Mahoney.
Rank: SP5
Status: US Army (Retired)
Guest
Number 212 January 29, 2008
Email: fishwithskip@yahoo.com
Name: skip christofferson
Nick_Call: skip
Unit: 292nd finance
Tour_dates: 1/69--9/69
Message: finance clerk in vinhlong
Rank: sp5
Status: self employed
Guest
Number 211 January 4, 2008
Email: amichaelevansjr@ca.rr.com
Name: A. Michael Evans, Jr.
Nick_Call: Sgt. Mai
Unit: 224th AVN BN RR
Tour_dates: 11/70 - 11/71
DMOS: 05C40
Message: Had a great tour, all at Long Thanh North. Thanks to my Dad getting me
a job at TRW, Redondo Beach, CA, and obtaining a Secret clearance for my stint
in the ASA.
My condolences to the families of those who lost their lives during this
conflict. I was one of the blessed ones.
Loved the shows at the 210 Club, 146th AVN club and my frequent trips to Thai
Firebase Bearcat for a little local "R&R" NOt to mention the
wonderful "massages" on base and weekend trips to Vung Tau. MMM good.
Sgt. Mai
Rank: Sergeant
Status: V. P. Marketing and Flight Dept. Mgr.
Guest
Number 210 January 1, 2008
Email: tumbleweed@eastex.net
Name: Larry V. Green
Unit: Command Airplane Company
Tour_dates: Dec. 70
DMOS: Dec.71
Message: Would enjoy hearing from anyone I served with at the CAC or anyone you
loved flying the U-21 as much as I did. Cheers
Rank: CWO 2
Status: Retired Continental Airline Pilot
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Guest
Number 209 December 26, 2007
Email: ddarwina@bigpond.net.au
Name: Robert Brennan
Nick_Call: N/A
Unit: 135th AHC (EMU - Tiapans Sqd) Bearcat
Tour_dates: 1968/1969
DMOS: N/A
Message: Good site; bought back many memories; was a frequent visitor to Long
Thanh North -
Rank: Petty Officer (Aust) Staff Sergeant (US)
Status: Alderman Local Government
Guest
Number 208 December 14, 2007
Email: lewmckee@earthlink.net
Name: Lewis McKee
Nick_Call: Mackie
Unit: COMMAND AIRCRAFT COMPANY
Tour_dates: March 68 - March 70
DMOS: crew chief
Message: I spent my first 6 months at LTN and then a year and a half (less 45
days Leave)at the Tan Son Nhut MACV detachment. Periodically I would go back to
LTN for a week or so. It was great duty. Remember pulling guard duty and trying
to get in a tower and a guard dog running right at me. Remember being issued a
.45 pistol and having it taken back within a few hours. Always had cash on hand
for those weekend flights to Bangkok. Remember very few names but all the faces.
Rank: SP5
Status: CAD Designer In Danbury CT
Guest
Number 207 December 9, 2007
Email: latch1225@cox.net
Name: LatiolaisGreg
Nick_Call: Frenchy
Unit: 210th Combat Aviation Battalion
Tour_dates: March 70 - Feb 71
DMOS: 71L
Message: Looking for buddies...Silvereagle I think I remember you my
memory is very bad need some help.
Rank: SPC5
Status: Postal worker
Guest
Number 206 December 8, 2007
Email: bugs007@comcast.net
Name: Robert Langston
Unit: Co. D. 92nd Engineers
Tour_dates: April 69-sept =nov 69
Message: looking for others who served with 92nd. Engineers.
Remember the chopper pads and the guard dog handlers walking the
perimeters when I did a guard duty rotation near one of the gates.
Rank: E-4
Status: on disability from liver transplant waiting on disability
rating for PTSD
Guest
Number 205 December 4, 2007
Email: wjoakley@comcast.net
Name: Bill Oakley
Nick_Call: Big Daddy
Unit: 54th
Tour_dates: 4-01-70 to 2-20-71
Message: Brings back memories, both good and not so good. Met some really great
people through that experience.
Rank: CWO
Status: Pilot ABX AIR
Guest
Number 204 November 24, 2007
Email: hhudson7740@charter.net
Name: SFC Howard Hudson, USA Ret
Unit: HHC 210th, YO-3A, Garrison Unit at Long Thanh
Tour_dates: 07-70 / 03-72
DMOS: 67B20
Message: Served in the message center with Jimmy Allison, Ron (Red) Morris and
Jose Cardona. After the 210th stood down, I worked with the YO3A Det with
the 73rd SAC, After the YO3A Det stood down, I worked with CPT Bruce Shipley in
the BOC until Jim and I returned to the world.
Rank: SP/4
Status: Retired Army - Security Supervisor at Seven Feathers Casino in
Canyonville, Oregon
Guest
Number 203 November 9, 2007
Email: jandthines7208@sbcglobal.net
Name: joe hines
Nick_Call: himey
Unit: 146 avn co.
Tour_dates: feb 71 to sept 72
DMOS: 95b40
Message: im looking for anyone who was with the 146 during those
times. im a dvv because of adgent orange, im looking forward to talking to any
mp or 05hs, or any dog handlers, thanks god be with all
Rank: e-4
Status: retired california correctional officer
Guest
Number 202 November 8, 2007
Email: BLACKYCAT@NETSCAPE.COM
Name: Ed JAMES
Unit: 56th Trans co
Tour_dates: Sept 68 Aug 69
DMOS: 67N20
Message: crew chief recovery section,
Rank: sp5
Status: retired
Guest
Number 201 November 5, 2007
Email: bowland1@msn.com
Name: Charlie Bowland
Unit: 212th MP Dog Handler
Tour_dates: 6/68 to 9/69
DMOS: 95B10D
Message: Spent the majority of my tour at LTN as a dog handler. Often
wonder what happen to allot of the civilians that worked on the base after
Saigon fell. Recently read a book called A Viet Cong Memoir. Was a
great read and mentioned Long Than. The author was one of the founding
members of the NLF, the political wing of the VC. Both of his brothers
fought on the side of the South Vietnamese and they were sent to and internment
camp by the NVA at LTN. This book gave a whole different perspective on
the war. Interestingly enough the author of this book had to flee to
France, and is still living there today, with other boat people a year after
Saigon fell. Seems like the NVA decided allot of the NLF had lost their
usefulness. Ironic isn,t it? Great site. Thank You!
Rank: Corporal
Status: Insurance Broker
Guest
Number 200 October 25, 2007
Email: kg4ajk@aol.com
Name: Jerry Daugherty
Unit: 210th CAB,590th TAMC Panama SA
Tour_dates: 82-84
DMOS: 68G
Message: I served long after most of you, but would like to say I have the
utmost respect for each and all.
Rank: SP4
Status: Appliance technician for Sears
Guest
Number 199 October 25, 2007
Email: rich20@charter.net
Name: Richard Phillps
Nick_Call: The Lone Anchovy
Unit: 210th CAB
Tour_dates: March 68' to March 69'
DMOS: 67G20
Message: Thanks to Mike Russell we have this great site for all of us to be able
to connect. Thanks Dude you be the bomb! I sent Mike some photos I had, I am
sure he will get around to posting them as time allows.
Looking for Jim Berry, Smitty, Charlie Drinkwater, and Little Brown. Also any
information on the village of Long Thaun after the battle around Sept 11, 1968.
Hello Ellis, Hello Lincoln!
Rank: SP5
Status: I restore English Motorcycles
PS... I
went to Australia on R&R with this guy!!! Mike
Guest
Number 198 October 21, 2007
Email: garyb4747@yahoo.com
Name: Gary Berneathy
Nick_Call: Bernie
Unit: 210th Combat Aviation Battalion
Tour_dates: 0ct 67 - Oct 68
DMOS: S-3
Message: Wanted to inform anyone who was at LTN that if you have cancer to check
an Agent Orange website to see it is covered. I got diagnosed with
prostate cancer and had it removed in 1992, The VA rated me 100% disabled in
2003 because that is when I filed my claim. if it wasnt for a friend of mine I
would have just assumed it was just something I got. Also you may be able to get
Social Security Disablility as well. Wishing all of you well. Bernie
Rank: E-4
Status: Retired General Contractor
Guest
Number 196 October 16, 2007
Email: kyeager@greennet.de
Name: Ken Yeager
Unit: 12th CAG, Long Binh
Tour_dates: Feb 68 - Feb 69
DMOS: 72B20
Message: Greetings and best wishes to all who made it home. Ken Yeager
Rank: Sgt E-5
Status: Retired U.S. Diplomat
Guest
Number 195 October 10, 2007
Email: rguaja4626@aol.com
Name: Raul Guajardo
Unit: 210 CAB - Command Airplane Company
Tour_dates: Apr 69 - Mar 70
DMOS: 67G20
Message: It was nice to find this web site. I have many picutes that I
will scan and get ready to send. Bob, you bring back so many memories. To
my best buddy Gary Sargent from La Cross, Wisconsin and Vince Vento, it was
great to recollect the great times at Long Thahn North. And that Castro from
Hawaii. He called me Spic all the time and I would just call him Pineapple.
Great memories.
Rank: SP-4
Status: Forensic Scientist
Guest
Number 194 October 8, 2007
Email: slanghofer@cornejocorp.com
Name: Sam Langhofer
Unit: 56th Trans. CO. (ADS) 765th Trans. Batl.
Tour_dates: March 68, to July 68
DMOS: 67B20
Message: We were at the SW end of the Airfield at Long Thanh North. like to hear
from anyone there at that time.
Rank: SP4
Status: CIVIL ENGINEER.
Guest
number 193 September 30, 2007
Email: nu4h@bellsouth.net
Name: paul e williams
Unit: 54th avn co
Tour_dates: 1968-1969
DMOS: 67b20
Message: work at big daddy can-tho tet of 1968.
Rank: sp/5
Status: retired law enforcement
Guest
Number 192 September 27, 2007
Name: Dan D Longley
Nick_Call: Silvereagle
Unit: Hq 210th CAB
Tour_dates: Aug 69 to Aug 70
DMOS: 711A
Message: To all who read this website. We are trying to come up with a
list of people who were stationed at LTN AAF, regardless of unit, that would be
interested in having a reunion. I just attended a small reunion of former
HHC and CAC members and we really had a great time. So if you are
interested, either contact me or the webmaster and we will work on something for
as early as next year. Already laying groundwork for a late 2009 reunion
in Kona, Hawaii.
Rank: CW2
Status: Retired US Army and enjoying the good life.
Guest
Number 191 September 11, 2007
Email: brsimplot@charter.net
Name: BLAINE R. SIMPLOT
Unit: 120TH AHC (THE DEANS-SNOOPY PLT.)
Tour_dates: SEP. 1967 TO SEP. 1968
DMOS: 67N20
Message: (CREW CHIEF). WOULD LIKE TO HEAR FROM MY DOOR GUNNER IF HE IS STILL
AROUND.
Rank: SP4/SP5
Status: AUTOMOTIVE REPAIR INSPECTOR, DEPT. OF DEFENSE. FT. MCCOY, WI.
Guest
Number 190 August 7, 2007
Email: tvssar@aol.com
Name: Tom Sumpter
Nick_Call: Big Daddy
Unit: 54th Apln. Co.
Tour_dates: 1970
DMOS: 101C
Message: Nice web site, sorry I dont see more from the 54th.
Rank: CWO
Status: Pilot
Guest
Number 189 August 4, 2007
Email: jesus_died_forme@yahoo.com
Name: DE LA CRUZ
Nick_Call: SP5
Unit: 74TH RAC
Tour_dates: 3/1969-3/1970
DMOS: 67B20
Message: I WOULD LIKE TO HEAR FORM SOME OF YOU GUYS. IT HAS BEEN A LONG TIME,
SINCE THAT TOUR .BUT NOW FINALLY AFTER SO MANY YEARS REALITY IS SETTING IN IT WAS A PART OF MY LIFE I WAS TRYING TO
FORGET. BUT WE DID SERVE OUR COUNTRY
TO THE BEST OF OUR KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITY; AND WOULD DO SO AGAIN IF WE ARE CALLED
UPON. ORRY I CAN NOT REMEMBER ANY ONE BY NAME I SEE FACES ONCE IN A WHILE. BUT
THEN AGAIN AS I AM FILLING IN THIS CARD I SEEM TO REMEMBER SGT DUNN AND DAVE
PURDY OUT OF SAN ANTONIO. WRITE ME GUYS. GOD BLESS.
Rank: SP5
Status: RETIRED AFTER HAVING HEART ATTACK
Guest
Number 188 22 July 2007
Email: papaletz@yahoo.com
Name: letz a miller
Unit: 54th uac
Tour_dates: nov 68 thru dec 69
Message: don't see anything on the 54th except an article
do you know how to get more info on it
Rank: sp5
Status: truck driver
Guest
Number 187 July 22, 2007
Email: chuters@earthlink.net
Name: Jack Fitzgibbon
Unit: LTN - CAC
Tour_dates: 12/01/70 to 01/01/72
DMOS: 67H20
Message: Served With Command Aircraft Company at LTN first on permanent guard
duty then on Flight Line as crew chief. Glad to finally see a website that
recognized CAC and those who served. Great job.
Rank: SP4
Status: Engineer with USA @ KSC, Fl
Guest
Number 186 July 18, 2007
Email: manuel.matos@us.army.mil
Name: Manny J. Matos
Nick_Call: Manny
Unit: 114th CASA & 590th TAMC 210th CAB (Panama)
Tour_dates: 1980 - 1984
DMOS: 68D20
Rank: SGT
Status: Aircraft Mechanic With DynCorp Intl.
Guest
Number 185 June 11, 2007
Email: jaymsgold@yahoo.com
Name: Jay Warshauer
Unit: 56th Transportation Company
Tour_dates: 1969-1970
DMOS: 68B20
Message: I was in the engine shop, and on flight status. I flew test flights for
companies in Long Thanh North and Bearcat. Is there anyone from the 56th out
there?
Rank: E-5
Status: Jeweler
Guest
Number 184 May 31, 2007
Email: JERupp48@aol.com
Name: James E. Rupp
Unit: Command Airplane Company
Tour_dates: 6/69 to 6/70
Message: Was Asigned to CAC from 6/69 to Oct/69 at Long Thanh
then transferred to Long Binh HHC until 6/70.
Rank: E-4
Status: Law Enforcement (ret)
Guest
Number 183 May 30, 2007
Email: tome@msu.edu
Name: Tom Ellis
Unit: 210 CAB
Tour_dates: 02/68 to 03/69
Rank: SP 5
Status: Retired - Michigan State University
Guest
Number 182 May 1, 2007
Email: gandksimpson@aol.com
Name: George Simspon
Unit: CAC
Tour_dates: Feb 1970 to Feb 1971
Message: Hello,
To everyone who were at LTN and Siagon. I would love to hear from any of you
guys whom served with. It would be an honor to talk to you.
Best Wishes and good health,
George
Rank: Cpt
Status: Self Employed-Memphis, TN.
Guest
Number 181 May 1, 2007
Email: georgekrejci@sbcglobal.net
Name: George Krejci
Nick_Call: George
Unit: 73rd Aviation Company
Tour_dates: 06/1966 to 06/1968
DMOS: 71B20
Message: Served 2 years in the 73rd Avn. Co. before it
was transferred to Long Thanh North. Additional
pictures of the 73rd are here:
home.att.net/~georgekrejci/
Originally I was trained for MOS 68B20 but
somehow ended up as 73rd Company Clerk (71B20).
Rank: SP5 E5
Status: Retired
Guest
Number 180 April 25, 2007 Welcome back....
Email: dano36@swbell.net
Name: Dan D Longley
Nick_Call: Silvereagle
Unit: HHC 210th CAB
Tour_dates: Aug69-Aug70
DMOS: 711A
Message: Haven't put much on here lately but I want to say that I hope to see
many of you at the reunion in September. I definitely will be there.
Its been almost 37 years ago but I still have some pretty vivid memories of LTN.
Great unit...Great People.
Rank: CW2
Status: Living the good life - retired.
Guest
Number 179 March 11, 2007
Email: lstading@raesystems.com
Name: Lloyd Stading Jr.
Message: Looking for someone that knew my father.
Guest
Number 178 March 2, 2007
Email: hannums@comcast.net
Name: Paul Hannum
Unit: 184th Recon. Air. Co.
Tour_dates: 1969-1970
DMOS: 67B20
Message: I am looking for Tom Kashner. Tom and I served together on Tower 7,
(Tango 7) one of the 60 footers in 1970. Also looking for John Alcomovich. After
leaving Nam, I spent 6 months in Okinawa, then the last 2 years of my enlistment
with the 82nd at Ft. Bragg,and Command Aviation at Ft. Benning. Currently an
electrical contractor in Seattle, Tacoma area.
Rank: SP/5
Guest
Number 177 February 23, 2007
Email: charlesgreen4@verizon.net
Name: Charles Green
Unit: 244th & 73rd
Tour_dates: 1970-1972
DMOS: 71H
Message: Started with the 244th early 70 and assigned to the Security Platoon
until a replacement came in to releave me. Company started to stand down
and no replacement came. Transfer to the 73rd and worked in the Orderly
Room.
Rank: SP4
Status: Retired Realtor (30 years)
Guest
Number 176 January 24, 2007
Email: ranger0912@comcast.net
Name: Jerry O'Connor
Unit: 184th RAC Nonstop
Tour_dates: 69-70
DMOS: 31B40
Message: Ended up in 184th after First Division redeployed in early 70. Spent my
final months in country as Commo Chief for the O1 Bird Dog unit at Phu Loi. Your
site brings back a lot of memories. Keep up the great work
Rank: SSG E-6
Status: Director of Market Regulation, Chicago Mercantile Exchange
Guest
Number 175 January 21, 2007
Email: gsipple@jepistons.com
Name: Greg Sipple
Unit: 210th hhc
Tour_dates: 67 to 69
Message: Looking for Gerald Fanelli, anyone here(hear) from him
Rank: E5
Status: Tech Advisor to Nextel Cup Cars For JE Pistons
Guest
Number 174 January 19, 2007
Email: psr_1945@hotmail.com
Name: Ronald
Nick_Call: Frenchy
Unit: Rushinal
Tour_dates: 1967-1969
DMOS: 67N20
Message: Was looking up my records for the VA., and it brought back old
memories. Remembered some of the boys I was with over there. Philip Calahan,
Steve Bergin, Steve Miller, Joe Apollo, Joe Glynn, First Sgt. Gary Henderson,
Capt. Gall, and Capt. Alden. Would sure like to hear from you guys.
Rank: Spec. 4
Status: Mechanic for the state of Maine 38 yrs.
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Guest Number
173 Dec 30, 2006
Email: pfaber5230@charter.net
Name: Peter Faber
Unit: MACV Detachment, Siagon
Tour_dates: 10/68-10/69
DMOS: Pilot
Message: Just stumbled on the site. Well done. A lot of memories came back.
I remember my tour with a good deal of fondness. May sound strange, but as a Inf
platoon leader in 65-66, CAC was heaven. Got rifed in 72 and joined the Guard.
Couldn't make MAJ so became a CW-2. Retired as a CW-4 in 2002; still a
"bus driver", but in the C-12.
36 years flying in the Army isn't a bad draw!
Rank: CPT
Guest
Number 172 Dec 29, 2006
Email: dick.hangas@faa.gov
Name: Dick Hangas
Unit: 210th
Tour_dates: 68/69
DMOS: 67G30
Rank: sp6
Status: electronics tech FAA
Guest
Number 171 Dec 8, 2006
Email: walsans@aol.com
Name: walt schlaupitz
Nick_Call: grunt
Unit: B co .9th inf.div,9th avn
Tour_dates: jan68 to dec68
DMOS: 67c20
Message: my self and chuck crain crewed two u6 beavers for 9th avn. we were
there from jan,68 till sept 68 thenwe were moved to the delta.I remember
frye,lynch and some others.this site brought back many memories.ihave many
pictures of the 210th group.I live in canton ohio.
Rank: sp5
Status: retired from hoover sweeper co
Guest Number
170 November 22, 2006
Email: rdennard59@msn.com
Name: Richard L. Dennard
Nick_Call: Peaches
Unit: 210th HHC CAB
Tour_dates: Mar 69 to Oct 70
DMOS: 71H30
Message: I worked in various positions in HQ personnel beginning with SGT Newton
and CWO Wascher, then later for CWO Dan D Longley. While working for CWO
Longley, I became the Personnel SGT in late 69 until I left country in Oct 70. I
also worked as a M/A in the enlisted man club. Great Memories.
Rank: SGT/SP5
Status: Own my own Business after working for Corporate America in textiles for
37 years.
Guest
Number 169 Nov 17, 2006
Email: ladava@austarnet.com.au
Name: Rob Hornsby
Unit: RAN HMAS Vendetta
Tour_dates: 1969-70
Message: A great site brought back a lot of memories many thanks .
Cheers ROBH
Rank: Petty Officer Medic
Status: Retired
Guest
Number 168 October 31, 2006
Email: donden@hamilton.net
Name: Dennis Awtry
Nick_Call: Gene
Unit: HHC 210th CAB
Tour_dates: Sep 67 - Aug 68
DMOS: 71G
Message: I got to Vietnam on orders for the 4th Inf.Div. at Pleiku but my
brother was a member of the 125th ATC so I was reasigned at Long Beinh and
joined the 210th while it was still in the old French Quarters at Ton su Nhuit.
Did a lot,alot of sandbagging at Long Thaung North. The pictures I'm seeing on
the web site look much more civilized than I remember the ole/new camp. I was
sent to the 25th Evac Hosp. at Long Bein in late Aug. 68 with Hepatitis. From
there I hit two more Hospitals and was discharged as a patient and from the Army
on Nov.14, 1968. Anybody know where Sgt. John Martinez is or what happened to
him?
Rank: Spec 5
Status: Teacher
Guest Number
167
Email: jking3@tampabay.rr.com
Name: john king
Unit: 210 HHC
Tour_dates: January-Dec 3, 1970
DMOS: 70A10 and 11b
Message: Hey I get recognition from other vets when I wear a hat with my 1ST
Aviation patch when I go to the VA hospital in Tampa. I get a kick out of
this and even met a guy who was at the SF camp close to Bearcat. There are
a few out there who remember the eagle on the sword.
Rank: e-3
Status: Retired postal worker
Guest
Number 166 July 26, 2006
Email: dekemosher@hotmail.com
Name: Dayton Mosher
Unit: 56th Trans Co.
Tour_dates: July 69 to Oct 70
DMOS: 67N2F
Message: I too never could get used to the call sign "good nature".
Worked in the the prop and rotor shop until Dec 69 and transfered to the
Recovery section as a crew chief on ship # 381. Sure enjoyed flying vs working
in the shop. It was the best and worst of times. Sure would like to hear from
anyone who was in the 56th at Long Thang North. Is Mike Meyer out there?
Rank: Sp 5
Status: Retired USAR/ Active FAA Intern. Field Inspector (Germany)
Guest Number
165 July 15, 2006
Email: t69ssrs@sbcglobal.net
Name: terry powell
Unit: 25th Aviation Company corps.
Tour_dates: 1969 to 1970
DMOS: 67v20
Message: thanks for careing.
Rank: e-3
Status: a/p
Guest
Number 165
Hi,
My dad was the battalion commander of the 210th CAB in 69, and I
was curious if you recall him. William (Bill) F. Williams… I believe
he would have been a Lt. Col at the time. He died in 2000 and I am just
doing some digging around on the internet…
Thanks,
David Williams
703-467-0313(h)
703-343-1011(w)
Guest Number
163 2April2006
Email: medlenm@earthlink.net
Name: Michael K. Medlen
Nick_Call: NON-STOP 14
Unit: 184th RAC
Tour_dates: Aug 68-Aug 69
DMOS: 15A
Message: Great web site. I enjoyed reading about the 210th and other units. Go
to WWW.ArmyAv.org. and see all of the Viet
Nam era aircraft still flying. We conduct a Viet Nam re-enactment of gunships,
OH-6, UH-1s, CV7, OV-1 and my favorite L-19 at airshows across the eastern part
of the country... Check us out.
Rank: Cpt
Status: Retired Army, Retired Civil Service now an active member of the Army
Aviation Heritage Foundation
Guest
Number 162 1April06
Email: jking3@tampabay.rr.com
Name: john king
Unit: 210 HHC
Tour_dates: January-Dec 3, 1970
DMOS: 70A10
Message: I never worked my MOS either but spent many a day building bunkers,
stringing wire, and filing sand bags. I did go out with the Civic Action
group on our little missions to win hearts and minds to local vills. Every
time we got off the main road I believed we were going to be ambused. We got to
some littl village just after the VC had blown up the school. The local
civilian defense people were terrified. It was nerve wracking and we all wanted
to get the heck out of their as fast as we could get the supplies unloaded. I
volunteered to fly but I failed the flight physical since my eyes were too bad.
It was a long and boring tour and I have to say I don't miss it except some of
the people I met.
Rank: Various
Status: Disabled Vet
Guest
Number 161 March 5, 2006
Email: seagal67@juno.com
Name: perry rule
Unit: 210th CBTAVN BN HHC
Tour_dates: March 67 - March 68
DMOS: 35k
Message: I was part of 2nd wave sent to Long Thanh North to build all the
hootches, lay the cement floors, and fill the sand bags. Never worked my mos
cause civilians did it for alot more money. Was there with Gaby, Phil Robinson,
Goldston, Moore, and the list goes on and on. Too bad we all can't get a reunion
together before we are all gone for good.
Rank: SP5
Status: Retired Verizon Installer/Repairman
Guest Number
160 March 5, 2006
Email: asmith4392@aol.com
Name: Alan Smith, LTC, Ret
Unit: CAC
Tour_dates: Feb 68 to Feb 69 & 1971
Message: I was a pilot in the USARV Flt Det/CAC most of '68 in the Saigon crew
and at Long Thahn North all of '71. I was Safety Off and IP in '71.
How can I upload several pictures tat I think folks will enjoy?
Rank: 1Lt/Cpt
Status: Sr VP, Morgan Stanley
Guest
Number 159 January 3, 2006
Email: aborawsk@twcny.rr.com
Name: Ron Tallman
Nick_Call: Tully
Unit: 146th Avn Co (RR)
Tour_dates: DEc 67/Sept 69
DMOS: 76Y30
Message: Just stumbled on this sight. The 146th was at TSN when I was there. We
had some people at LTN building barracks though. Seemed to be where they sent
people to punish them. I was supply spec for 146th, and then armorer.
Great Site!!
Rank: sp/4
Status: machinist
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Guest
Number 158 Oct 30, 2005
Email: edwin.roberts@sbcglobal.net
Name: Edwin Roberts
Nick_Call: Blackjack 15
Unit: 12th Aviation Group, HHC
Tour_dates: May 71 to March 72
DMOS: 71P20
Message: Work in A.A.E. on Plantation (Long Binh). Went to Tay Ninh from
Oct 71 to Dec 71 as Airfield Coordinator for 12th Group Forward Command.
Rank: Sp4
Status: Electronics Tech
Guest Number 157 Oct 15, 2005
Email: riggs_la@yahoo.com
Name: Lynn Riggs
Nick_Call: Aloft 50/2/27
Unit: 74th RAC
Tour_dates: Feb 69 - Feb70
DMOS: Pilot
Message: I was at Phu Loi Feb 69 to Sep 69 and the at Xuan Loc Oct 69 - Feb 70.
Rank: CPT
Guest Number
156 October 9, 2005
Email: sprngh2o@aol.com
Name: Greg Holster
Unit: 212th MP sentry dogs
Tour_dates: summer/fall 1968
DMOS: 95Bd
Message: Hi Guys....Walked my german shepherd at night around the Long Thanh
North perimeter and the flight line....Seems like yesterday....I remember the PX
was at Bear Cat....Long Thanh didn't have much ...Life is good
Rank: Sp4
Guest
number 155 September 23, 2005
Email: mikesflowers@hotmail.com
Name: mike putnam
Unit: 210TH HHC
Tour_dates: NOV 67 to NOV 68
Message: Hello
I served in the personnel along with Chkuck,Kelly,
Wolfe, Kayton,Joe Sideria whom I am tryin to find
him.If anyone knows his where abouts I would appreciate you letting me know. I
kept records for several companies.I would like to know if any one remembers the
firefight on Sunday Sep. 25 I believe that was the date. It got pretty scary
I am looking forward to the renunion and plannig on going if possible. Just want
to say thanks to all the friends that I had over there and sure would like to
see you all.
Mike,
From N.C.
Guest Number 154 September 20, 2005
Email: jparsons@petersrobertson.com
Name: John Parsons
Nick_Call: Rick
Unit: 74th RAC
Tour_dates: Jan 69 to Jan 70
DMOS: 1980
Rank: 1lt/Cpt
Status: Attorney. Retired from Army Reserve in 1998.
Guest Number 153 September 19, 2005
Email: duke145266@aol.com
Name: john wagner
Nick_Call: daddywags
Unit: 84th engr bn
Tour_dates: june 70-may 71
Message: Looking for Rolland "Ron" Hutchinson from 1st Avn Danang,
also serveded at NYC AFFEES 1971 was from Harrisburg PA I think
Rank: sp5
Status: bartender
Guest
Number 152 September 8, 2005
Email: AJDUBOIS2@netzero.net
Name: andrew DuBois
Nick_Call: DuBois
Unit: 73rd SAC
Tour_dates: feb 70 to march 71
Message: Helped move co from vung tau to long thanh north.what a mess! worked in
hanger nights, best bud was Phil Dziepec. remember eating c-rations for a month
because mess hall was shut down! remember morter attack while we wa checking out
our weapons for a practice allert! Was sent to the 147th TDY for the latter part
of my tour! Any one remember me please E-mail
Rank: Spec 4
Status: head lift mechanic for JCP at lenexa Ks
Guest Number
151 August 29, 2005
Email: jsudds@dart.org
Name: John Sudds
Unit: 73RD, 117th A.H.C., 195th A.H.C.
Tour_dates: 5/01/68 to4/21/70
DMOS: 68E20
Message: Hello, anyone
Rank: SP5
Status: Civil Engineer-Dallas, Texas
Guest Number
150 April 10, 2005
Email: william.merritt@ssvecnet.com
Name: William (Bill) Merritt
Nick_Call: Aloft 10
Unit: 74th RAC
Tour_dates: Feb 70 - Feb 71
Rank: 1LT - CPT
Status: Senior Test Engineer on Army Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Systems
Guest Number
149 July 23, 2005
Email: joebyjoe2000@yhoo.com
Name: joe lamping
Nick_Call: joe\pigpin
Unit: 210th /74thrac 67to69 21strac /220rac / 62nd assault
helicopter company 71/72
Tour_dates: 67/69 and71/72
DMOS: 67g20 67b20 67n20
Message: hi there was in the 210th cab and 74th rac67/69
was in 21st rac ; 22th rac ; 62nd assault helicopter 71/72
Rank: sp5
Status: working man
Guest
Number 148 7June2005
Email: gdekavallas@metlife.com
Name: GUS DEKAVALLAS
Nick_Call: GUS
Unit: 210TH
Tour_dates: 68 - 69
DMOS: 52B30
Message: LIVING THE GOOD LIFE IN ARIZONA
Rank: SPEC5
Status: FINANCIAL PLANNER
Guest Number 147
25May2005
Email: Mikelcaylor@aol.com
Name: Mike Caylor
Unit: 74th Recon Airplane Company
Tour_dates: 1969 to 1970
DMOS: 67b20
Message: I worked on Rock's Dock for about 8 mo. then moved to the flight line
for about 4 mo. I would like to hear from some of the guys that I served with in
the 74th at Phu Loi
Rank: Sp/5
Status: Electrical Contractor in Dallas Texas
Guest
Number 146 14May05
Email: bcuz@alltel.net
Name: Presley Cousins
Nick_Call: Cuz
Unit: 146th Avn Co RR
Tour_dates: apr69/nov70
DMOS: 67b/67g
Rank: E-5
Status: School bus driver/itenerant Preacher
Guest Number 145 9May05
Email: dbeau04620@aol.com
Name: Dennis K. Beauvais
Unit: 224th Avn Bn (RR); 144th Avn Co (Nha Trang)
Tour_dates: 8/1967-6/1969
DMOS: 05H20
Message: Just a "HI" from one 'Nam vet to others in CAG and RR units.
With the 144th we had RU-8 and just went to RU-21's when I departed. My brother
was with the 164th AHC in Can Tho in Choppers (The Vultures). To all the pilots
and co-pilots, thanks for keeping us safe on our missions and having us make it
back home. Prior to 144th, was with 509th (RR), 303rd and 8th RRFS in Phu Bai.
Rank: E-5
Status: Retired DOD Law Enforcement Officer with twenty two years with the
Fed's, eight years with a police department north of Chicago.
Guest
Number 144 25Apr05
Email: gntheriaul@adelphia.net
Name: norman theriault
Unit: 352nd Trans. Co.
Tour_dates: Jan. '68-Jan. '69
Message: Looking for anyone who served in 1968 out of Long Binh, or who might
have been with the 352nd. at Ft. Carson, Co. in the few months prior to
deployment to RVN...my ETS was out of Ft. Sam Houston, Texas in Feb. 1970...I
was with Hq. Co. BAMC at that time.....
Rank: Spec 4
Guest Number 143 29Apr05
Email: richard-47_47@hotmail.com
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Name: richard simpkins
Nick_Call: hillbilly or droop
Unit: command aircraft company
Tour_dates: 1969 to 1970
DMOS: 67G20
Message: Would like to hear fron anyone that was at long thanh north in 1969 to
1970. On the flight line. I was crewchief on U21.
Rank: sp5
Status: retired heavy equipment mechanic
Guest
Number 142 11Feb05
Email: kurtkopplin@tds.net
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Name: Kurt Kopplin
Unit: 210th Combat Aviation Battalion
Tour_dates: December 7, 1067 to February 20, 196
DMOS: 71B30
Message: Dear Mike,
Enjoy your website. I was turned onto it by Gary Berneathy. I worked
in the S3 office as an operations clerk. I remember and think you were in
my hootch as well. Remember Lan the housegirl? I also think you
played SGT.Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band and the Jefferson Airplane but
correct me if I'm wrong.
Anyhow great site. I haven't explored all of it yet but I applaud your
efforts.
Best wishes to you.
Sincerely,
Kurt Kopplin
Rank: SP5
Status: Sales Representative and City Councilman (damned politician!)
Guest
Number 141 19Jan05
Email: bweb310@yahoo.com
Name: Bob Webster
Unit: 5th weather sq.
Tour_dates: 71-72
Message: Was with the USAF...one of the weather guys. We had the only flush
toilet on the base! We also had the snake cage (3 boas..use to feed them
chickens from the village) up near the base operations building. Alot of guys
came up to have their pictures taken with the snakes. good memories.
Rank: SSGT
Status: Meteorologist National Weather Service
Guest
Number 140 19Jan05
Email: mark-swanson@sbcglobal.net
Name: Mark Swanson
Unit: Command Aircraft Company
Tour_dates: 69-70
DMOS: 67G20
Message: I worked as crew chief on U-21s. Remember Simpkins ?
(Droop-along). Anyone hear from Jim Shellaberger or Tompkins? I
roomed with Bob George - a little bit crazy. Did he ever get his Harley
and ride in "wider and wider circles from home." Great pics and
website. Someone should post a pic of Rosie's Place at Bearcat.
Rank: SP-5
Status: Toxicologist with petrochemical company
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Guest Number
139
Email: thomasgroup@aptalaska.net
email addy no good 15Oct05
Name: William "Bill" Thomas Jr.
Nick_Call: Bear and Eskimo
Unit: 210th CAC
Tour_dates: Jan-Nov 68
DMOS: 67N20
Message: Just an update with my career, I've been elected to the Alaska State
House Legislature, November 04, will start my new job and career Jan 10th 05.
Term is 2 years, thanks to Bob Barton who was in Vietnam when I was with helping
me with my election. Ran as a Republican.
Rank: E-4
Status: commercial fisherman and soon Legislater > >
Guest
Number 138
Email: rputerbaugh@cableone.net
Name: Bob Puterbaugh
Unit: "D" Co 92nd Engeneers
Tour_dates: Jan68-jun69
DMOS: 62J
Message: Nice site was at Long THann also but was Construction Unit,did like
Long Thann better then Long Bien.Use to haul a lot of old lumber to the
Orpahage,had a few meals with the Monks there. > > WELCOME HOME bOB
Rank: PFC-SP/4
Status: Owner Operator Trucking
Guest Number
137 11Nov04
Email: jchodgdon@adelphia.net
Name: Jeff Hodgdon
Unit: 184th
Tour_dates: Mar 69 - Oct 70
DMOS: 94B
Message: Took care of feeding some of you guys in the 184th,way back when! Moved
over to the 74th when we stood down in Phu Loi. Another lifetime! Not much
info on the 184th out there.
Rank: Sp/5
Status: CW4 , ARNG, Supply Management Officer
Guest Number
136 7Oct04
Email: lcharbeneau@aol.com
Name: Leonard Charbeneau
Unit: 74 th Recon Airplane Company
Tour_dates: April 69 to April 70
DMOS: 67B20
Message: I was a crew chief and company armorer flew alot with some great guys,
would love to hear from any one who remembers me.
Rank: PFC- E-5
Status: Semi retired
Guest
Number 135 12SEP04
Email: gkiger2000@yahoo.com
Name: Glenn Kiger
Unit: 221st (shotgun)
Tour_dates: Sept. 70-Oct. 71
DMOS: 67B
Message: Have been trying to find some of the guys who served with me. I was a
mechanic on the bird dogs.
Rank: Sp4
Status: Retired electric lineman( high lines) and water plant
Guest Number
134 2SEP04
Email: sugardaddyjm@comcast.net
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Name: John M. Moore
Unit: 210th Cab
Tour_dates: 6/67 to 1/69
DMOS: 67G20
Message: Worked flt line at Ton Son Nhut U-6/U-8/U-21 Survived bad boys
exile to LTN from gulf row.
Hooked up with several former members at HAAF later. In 1994 saw then
80yr old Gen. Westmoreland Retired when he visited the Embassy at
Ulaanbaatar. He appeared in good health at that time. ETD 1/77 Sfc. Retired 6/97
Dept
of State, foreign service
Rank: SP5
Status: Dir. Maint. Rehab & Spec.
Guest
Number 133 6August2004
Email: Jking3@tampabay.rr.com
Name: John king
Unit: 210Th HHC
Tour_dates: Jan-Dec 1970
DMOS: 70a10
Message: I just got service-connected for Agent Orange Diabetes. All you guys
out there should take the VA Agent Orange Registry Exam. It is free and
comphrehesive. You might be surprised with what they find.
Rank: Changeable
Status: 100% Disabled Vet
Guest
Number 132 6August2004
Email: rclark10@maine.rr.com email
addy no good 15Oct05
Name: Richard Clark
Nick_Call: "choke"
Unit: 210 CAB
Tour_dates: 10/70-10/71
DMOS: 71P20
Message: Was at Long thanh north as an 18 year old kid. I first worked at S-2
and then was a PLL guy for the motor pool. Some of the guys I knew there: Larry
Colflesh (flase), we went to Bangkok on r&r together, Chacon, Moran, Indian
and many more. My life took a big, big turn in March, 1978 in Phoniex Arizona.
God took a drug abusing and wandering soul and gave me a new life in Christ. I
hope all my brothers in Nam and we were (are) brothers are doing well and please
seek after the only hope for mankind,Jesus. He cares and loves. He will forgive
any sin and since 1978, I live a peaceful life in Him. God Bless
Rank: E-4
Status: mental health worker
Guest
Number 131 3Aug04
Email: n1422l@verizon.net email
addy no good 15Oct05
Name: Rob Tommasone
Nick_Call: Hawk
Unit: Command Airplane Company
Tour_dates: 2/72 - 6/72
DMOS: 1980
Message: Hello to all the guys from Long Trip
Guest
Number 130 26Jul04
Email: JPKatosh@hotmail.com
Name: JACK KATOSH
Nick_Call: Aloft 33 / Aloft 44
Unit: 74th RAC - Phu Loi and Cu Chi
Tour_dates: 9/70 to 2/72
Message: GREETINGS and Good Luck to all!!
Rank: 1Lt / Cpt
Status: Self-employed -- Market Research Consultant
Guest number
129 10May04
Phil had lots to say but only in an email so email him and say hi
Phil Dickeyemail addy no good 15Oct05
pdickey@cfl.rr.com
Guest Number
128 8April04
Email: kwshelden@bright.net
email addy no good 15Oct05
Name: Ken Shelden
Unit: 184th Airplane Recon Company
Tour_dates: 1968/1969
Message: I served with the 184th Airplane Recon Company in Phu Loi from 1968 to
1969. I in charge of the sheet metal and prop shop for this Bird Dog recon
unit. Would really love to hear from anyone that served with my unit in
Nam.
Ken Shelden
Rank: SP5
Status: Network Administrator
Guest
Number 127 3April2004
Email: JimmyMcH@aol.com
Name: James M. McHenry
Nick_Call: Mac
Unit: HHD, 210th Aviation Battalion, 193rd Infantry Brigade (Canal Zone)
Tour_dates: Apr 74 - Apr 76
DMOS: 71P20 (Flight Operations)
Message: To all the members of the 210th Aviation Battalion from Apr 74 - Apr 76
(HHD, 210th, 114th Avn Co, 352nd Avn Det,590th Maint Co). I'm proud to have
served with these men during the Disaster Relief Work we did in Honduras, after
Hurricane Fifi devastated the northern coast. For our efforts we were named the
Army's Aviation United of the Year for 1974. I'm disappointed that their is no
accord of this in the units histroy.
Rank: SGT/ E-5
Status: Building Engineer, Gloucester County, NJ
Guest
Number 126 1April2004
Email: T4R3@adelphia.net
Name: Gary Berneathy
Nick_Call: Bernie
Unit: HHC 210TH CAB
Tour_dates: 0ct 67 to 0ct 68
Message: I just ran across this site, what a trip down memory lane, I worked in
S-3 along with Kopplin and Cornell in S-2 with Sargent LaFollette. Would like to
hear from Bruce Carlson, Kurt Kopplin, Ray Huff, Clifton Philips, Gus Dekavallas,
John Cornell or anyone else who was stationed there during this time, also would
like to see more photos, X wife threw mine away. anyway thank you for this site
it really helps.
Rank: E-4
Status: Retired Contractor Upland, Ca.
Guest
Number 125 5Mar04
Email: jayw119@yahoo.com
email addy no good 15Oct05
Name: Jay Warshauer
Unit: 56th Tran Co.
Tour_dates: Sept 69-Sept 70
Message: I never got over our call sign,Good nature. Just dosn't fit. 2 guys I
worked with Lear and Cartwright. 19 yrs old, want to fly test fights, sure why
not. Engine shop,and on flight status.
Rank: SP5
Status: Jeweler, Store owner
Guest Number
124 27Feb04
Email: rwlanders@aol.com
Name: Bob Landers
Nick_Call: ALOFT 15
Unit: 74th RAC
Tour_dates: 66/67
Guest Number 123 25Feb04
Email: luislguz@msn.com
Name: LUIS L GUZMAN
Unit: 590th TAMC, Howard Air Force Base, Panama, Rep of Panama
Tour_dates: May 82-May 86
DMOS: 68D30
Message: To all those who served with the 210th CAB, 590th TAMC "Battle
Line The Sky" in the Republic of Panama, Panama want to wish you and your
love ones well, will like to hear from you. The "Blue Goose" still
rides on.
Rank: SSG/E6
Status: On full disability since 1994.
Guest Number
122 21Feb04
Email: shepstan@hotmail.com
Name: STANLEY SHEPARD
Nick_Call: SHEP
Unit: 56 TRANS CO.
Tour_dates: 1970-1972
DMOS: 35M20
Message: I WAS AN AVIONICS REP. WITH 56TH TRANS THEN THE UNITE MOVED TO SIGON IN
1972
Rank: SP/4
Status: NA
Guest 121
16Feb04
Email: wkrabbenhoft@aol.com
Name: Wayne Krabbenhoft, Jr.
Unit: 210th Combat Aviation Battalion
Tour_dates: 02/68 - 02/69
DMOS: 71H20
Message: Hi,
Just found your website and wanted to register for any updates. My name on the
roster is listed as Kransenhoft, Wayne. It should read Krabbenhoft, Wayne and my
Service Number is US54928107. I saw Rich Richerdson's Pictures and we
served together. I have several pictures if anyone is interested.
Rank: E5
Status: IBM Retired
guest book entries
2003
Guest
Number 121 28Dec03
Email: k.olney2@cox.net
Name: kurt olney
Nick_Call: crewchief 007
Unit: yo-3a 220th and 73rd
Tour_dates: 70-71
DMOS: Y0-3A
Message: YO-3A wants you! I have been able to locate pilots, crewmen,
mechanics for reunion. Please contact me at k.olney2@cox.net
and join us. We also need pictures and history for our web site. plane 007 is
being restored to flying condition at Cable Airport, Upland California.
Looking forward to hearing from you. kurt
Rank: sp/4
Status: landscape contractor, san diego county
Guest Number
120 18Dec03
Email: Oldindianrider@aol.com
Name: Steve Burke
Unit: 146th Aviation Co. RR
Tour_dates: Feb. 8, 1967 to Feb. 8, 1968
DMOS: 63B20
Message: Served as truck mechanic in 146th. at Davis Station , Tan Son Nhut.
We built that motorpool out of "donated" lumber with out hands and
sweat.
>From Maj. Weaver on down, my best to you. Carl Wall, Henry Derenski,
Sgt. Campbell, WO Martinez, and Sgt. Maj. "Get a haircut, boy"
Clack!" Dusty, are you still playing the Bryds music?
Rank: Sp/4
Status: Chief of Police, Penndel, PA 19047
Guest Number
119 24Nov03
Email: elr3@cooke.net
Name: Earl L. (Rusty) Russell
Nick_Call: Aloft 10
Unit: 74th Reconnaissance Airplane Co.
Tour_dates: Oct 67 - Oct 68
DMOS: 1980- Aviator
Message: I was with the 1st Platoon, 74th RAC (Aloft) at Lam Son when the
74th was transfered from the 145th CAB to the 210th. Spent a few months up at
Hon Quan (An Loc).Crew Chief was SP4 Roberts. Was in on the whole Tet Offensive
in Feb- March '68. I am maintaining a site for the 74th RAC at
http://www.aloft74th.org
11-24-2003
Rank: 1LT - CPT
Status: Stock & Bond Broker
Guest Number#
118 9Nov03
Email: cbolmsted@comcast.net
Name: clark olmsted
Unit: 74th Avn Co Lam San
Tour_dates: Apr69--OCT 70
DMOS: 67B
Message: Platoon Leader for the first year was Capt. Dean. I have a lot of
slides of vietnam.
Rank: E-3-----E-5
Status: Mail Handler USPS
Guest #
117 30Oct03
Email: dwalsh@wyoming.com email
addy no good 15Oct05
Name: Denis Walsh
Unit: 184 Recon Airplane Co. - Phu Loi
Tour_dates: July 69-July 70
Message: I worked on the O-1 Birddogs in the radio shack-
I flew back seater at night over Saigon looking for outgoing. Chris Valerio was
an O-1 mechanic. Good friend. I now wish I had labeled my pictures
with our names. Thanks for this site.
Rank: sp4
Status: Respiratory Therapist
Guest
Number 116 10Sep03
email
addy no good 15Oct05
Email: ajdubois2@aol.com
Name: andrewdubois
Unit: 73rdsac
Tour_dates: feb70tomarch71
Rank: spec4
Guest Number
115 4Sep03
Email: jking3@tampabay.rr.com
Name: John King
Unit: 210 HHC 1st Aviation Brigade
Tour_dates: Jan 1970-Dec 1970
DMOS: clerk
Message: Hi all
Does anyone remember William Wilder or Lloyd
Sills or Bill Hall. We knew each other at Long Thanh North. I pulled so much
guard duty with some of these guys. I have talked to Bill Hall. I left in
December 1970. I can't believe it has been 33 years. I am an old fart now.
Message: I was in Long Thanh in 1970. I pulled a lot of guard duty and built
bunkers. I was also on a civic action team trying to win hearts and minds.
Rank: E-3
Status: Disabled Vet 100%
Guest Number
114 7Jul03
Email: wns@webbox.com email addy no
good 15Oct05
Name: Bill Sears
Unit: 146th Avn Co (RR)
Tour_dates: Jul 66 -Jul 67
DMOS: pilot
Rank: 1st Lt
Status: Airline trade association in Washington DC
Guest Number
113 6Jul03
Email: rholt@erols.com
Name: Rick Holt
Unit: 2nd Signal Group Aviation Detachment
Tour_dates: 1971
DMOS: 501c3, radio relay operator
Message: Just thought I'd say hi and thanks for the links and pics. Here are a
couple sites you might find interesting:
http://longthanhnorthaaf.com
http://rickholt.net/vietnam.html
Rank: e-4
Status: Park Superintendent
Guest Number
112 25Jun03
Email: rollie@62ndcac.info
Name: Rollie Hubbard
Nick_Call: none
Unit: 62nd Avn Co (Corps) THE ROYAL COACHMEN
Tour_dates: 02/70-12/70
DMOS: 76A10
Message: Great site keep up the work, I feel that we need to make these
sites so the people out there will never forget what we did. I will return
often to see how your doing.
Rank: Sp/4
Status: Retired US Army 1991, E-7
Guest Number
111 13Jun03
Email: invisionit@cox.net email
addy no good 15Oct05
Name: Ed Arthur
Unit: 220th.RAC, 210th CAB
Tour_dates: 68/69
DMOS: 67C20
Message: It was so great to hook up with you again, Mike! Still looking for
Wydra and Purcell.
God is good!
Shipped home a key of Thai weed ($20)in my hold baggage. Threw it all away when
the Lord Jesus got ahold of my sorry butt.
It's real!
Rank: SP5 (down to 4 after they found the pot!
Status: Owner of Invision Finishing http://www.invisionit.com/
Guest
Number 110 4Jun03
Email: r18630tr@epix.net
Name: Russ Truesdale
Nick_Call: Rusty
Unit: HHC 210TH
Tour_dates: Feb 71 / Jan 72
DMOS: 67N
Message: Great place found 2 buds already. Stayed in long thanh after the 210th
stood down. worked in pol, bunker guard and lots of other stuff. I dont think i
ever got a chance to thank that pilot who took me to the medics after a valve
broke on the avgas and i got a face full shoving the cap back on the hose.
Rank: SP/4
Status: highway construction
Guest Number
109 28May03
Email: Lcoxisu@aol.com
Name: Larry Cox
Unit: HHC 1st Aviation Brigade
Tour_dates: 6/69-6/70
Message: Just dropped in to tour your site. Enjoyed it. Drop by mine
sometime. http://www.1stavn.com
Larry
Rank: SP5
Status: Still workin'
Guest #108
21May2003
Email: steve_anglin@yahoo.com
Name: Steve Anglin
Nick_Call: Aloft 19
Unit: 74th Recon Airplane Company
Tour_dates: 71-72
DMOS: 2/72
Message: Was stationed at Phu Loi and Cu Chi - Still spending half my money on
whiskey and women and wasting the rest
Rank: WO-1
Status: Crop Duster - Flight Instructor
Guest # 107
15May2003
Email: sfchud@frontiernet.net
Name: Howard C. Hudson
Unit: HHC 210th, YO-3A, Garrison unit at Long Thanh
Tour_dates: 07-70 / 03-72
DMOS: 67B10
Message: Served in the message center with Jimmy Allison, Ron (Red) Morris and
Jose Cardona. After the 210th stood down, I worked with the YO-YO Det with
the 73rd SAC, After the YO-YO Det stood down, I worked with CPT Bruce Shipley in
the BOC until Jim and I returned to the world.
Rank: SP4
Status: Retired Army - Security Supervisor at Seven Feathers Casino in
Canyonville, Oregon
Guest # 106
Email: honksa@charter.net email
addy no good 15Oct05
Name: Jim
Nick_Call: Indian (Nonstop 38)
Unit: HHC 210 CAB (Previously 184th RAC)
Tour_dates: Jul 3, 68 - Jul 3 69
DMOS: Pilot/S3
Message: Flew with the 184th RAC at Phu Loi from Jul 68-Dec68, when I went to
the battalion as the Tactical Operations Officer (The Molehole).
Rank: 1LT
Status: Retired from Kitsap County... Retired from the Army in Oct 79, retired
from Metlife in 98.
Guest #
105 February 16, 2003
Email: rangerjs@aol.com email addy
no good 15Oct05
Name: Juan Santiago
Unit: C.A.C
Tour_dates: `1969, 1070
DMOS: 67 G
Message: I was in command aircraft company 1969 to 1970 U-21 Maintenance sup
team Ä.Before that I have been in Nam, from 1964,65,66,67,68. With the 1st inf
div and with the 120th assault hel co.
Juan Santiago (ret army)Sfc E-7.Welcome home.
Rank: sgt, and ssg
Status: Retired in Florida.
Guest #104
March 20, 2003
Email: renee/charles@webtv.net
email addy no good 15Oct05
Name: charles merck
Nick_Call: charlie
Unit: hhc 210th
Tour_dates: 4/1/67 4/1/8
DMOS: 93b20
Message: JUST LET YOU KNOW BRADFORD BENNETT FROM
TEXAS PASSED AWAY 12/25/02 PER VA HOS
CANCER DUE TO AGENT ORANGE WAS ONE OF
FIRST TO GO TO LONG T FRON SAIGON
VA SAID AGT O WAS USED TO CLEAR ARE
THE VA GAVE BRD 100% DIS FAST BUT HE ONLY LIVED SHORT TIME SOME OF YOU MAY REM
BRAD HE WORKE IN THE MOTOR POOL
Rank: E5
Status: RETRIED DELTA AILINES LAS VEGAS
Guest #103
April 1, 2003
Email: jelbcl40@ev1.net
Name: James E Lanning
Nick_Call: Jim
Unit: A 2/501 101st
Tour_dates: 1967/1968
Message: ... Trying to locate: Chaplain-Bob Acklen Army Unit was:A 2/501 101st
ab unit 1967-1968
Thank Jim Lanning
Guest #102
April 3, 2003
Email: donbettencourt@yahoo.com
Name: don bettencourt
Unit: hhc 210th
Tour_dates: jan 69 to jan 70
DMOS: 71h20
Message: glad i found this site. has anyone heard from dickey?
Rank: sp4
Status: compliance officer morgan keegan & company
guest book entries 2002
Guest
#101 2Dec02 - Good to see ya Paul
Email: amcaelli@aol.com
Name: Paul Macelli
Unit: 210th CAB Long Thanh North
Tour_dates: 1968 to 1969
DMOS: 05C20
Message: Great to hear from the unit. Many Many moons have
passed since I have heard from someone, especially from Mike Russell who was my
best man
in my wedding in 1969!
Rank: SP4
Status: Industrial Sales for Hisco Inc.
Guest # 100 November 12, 2002
Email: gcolorito@adelphia.net
email addy no good 15Oct05
Name: Gene Colorito
Nick_Call: Geno
Unit: 210th CAB
Tour_dates: late 1967 to Sept. 68
DMOS: 05C20
Message: Enjoyed the web page! Brought back a lot of memories! I was in the
communications section and bunked with Childress, Huey, and Carlson.
I will look up some old photographs and mail them so that you may include them
on this website.
Are any of the communication guys out there?
Guest #99 27November2002
Email: bcannom@msn.com
Name: Bob Cannom
Nick_Call: Non Stop 12
Unit: 184th RAC
Tour_dates: 12/67-12/68
DMOS: 15A
Message: Started with 184th RAC flying Birdogs. Moved to 210th CAB TOC in June
68. Worked in the TOC behind the HQS until I left in Dec 68.
Rank: 1st Lt
Status: Retired LTC. Currently work as Director of Material Services, Atlantic
Coast Airlines, Dulles Airport.
Guest #98 1Dec2002
Email: chlebek4@cs.com email addy no
good 15Oct05
Name: Jim Hlebek
Nick_Call: Chi-Town
Unit: 210th CAB?CAC
Tour_dates: Dec. 67 to Jan. 69
DMOS: 67G20
Message: Can't believe I found this site. I was a crew chief on U-21 for a short
time; then took over POL {re-fueling}. I have some pictures and I'll try to send
them. Some guys I knew were, Jack Matney, Jess Goin, Paul Pilon, Steve Sheetz.
Great site, keep it going!
Rank: Sp. 4
Status: Mechanic
Guest #97 Nov
2002
Email: mmeyer@vfw.org
Name: mike meyer
Nick_Call: kansas doorgunner
Unit: 56th Recovery
Tour_dates: 11/70 8/71
DMOS: 67n20
Message: I served next to the Mohawk Unit my entire tour. I was a crew chief and
gunner on ship#381. The 56th had 2 Hueys for recovery, we supported the 1st
aviation brigade with Pipesmoke ourt of Phu Loi.
I have worked off and on in Vietnam since 1995. I leave this Nov. 10 to go back
on another humanitarian mission for 11 days. I am the Administrator of Corporate
Development for the VFW Foundation.
Rank: sp5
Status: Executive with the Veterans of Foreign Wars Foundation
Guest #96
12Oct02
Email: pasadena@powerup.com.au
Name: Randal McFarlane
Nick_Call: Randy
Unit: Royal Australian Air Force
Tour_dates: 1975
Message: Flew with U-21 detatchment based at Don Muang, Bangkok on numerous
occassions throughout Thailand and into Laos/ Cambodia. Pilot CW4 Linn Olson.
Rank: Flight Lieutenant [Capt}
Status: Airline Owner-Australia [www.macair.com.au]
Guest #95
Email: als@pcspower.net email
addy no good 15Oct05
Name: al sever
Unit: 116th AHC; C trp 7/1 CAV; 282nd AHC
Tour_dates: 68-72
Message: Check out new book on RVN--XIN LOI--- on B&N and Amazon
sites. Crew chief 68-72; slicks & guns; Delta to DMZ; RVN, Cambodia, Laos.
Rank: e-5
Guest # 94
Email: Magnum3023@aol.com
3 Sep 02
Name: Bob Michel
Nick_Call: Bob
Unit: 210th C.A.C
Tour_dates: Feb 68-Feb 69
DMOS: 67G40
Message: I was a senior aircraft maintaince crew leader in the hanger at Long
Thanh North.The pictures bring back many memories, but many of the names and
faces are long gone to me.I had many good times in Long Thanh.Over the years ive
seen a few of the planes through out the states,The army retired most of them
now.Im proud to have served with the 210th,and the great guys who worked along
side me the keep the missions going.This is a great site.
Rank: E5
Status: Deputy Sheriff
Guest
number #93
Email: bluewings1200@yahoo.com
12Aug02 email addy no good 15Oct05
Name: Marshall B.
Unit: 73rd.SAC.OV-1Mohawks
Tour_dates: 6-71 to 3-72
DMOS: 68g20
Message: Long Thanh North,73rd.SAC.Mohawks ,airframe repairman,in the Mohawks
Hanger,and aloy of perimeter guard duty.Bunkers and Towers.Would like to hear
from fellow Nam Vets that were there during this period.I was there 6-71 to 3-72
last months before fieldbase was closed.Nam Vet,73rd.SAC-uptight-
Rank: E-4
#92
Email: theegolfdude@aol.com 27Jul02
email addy no good 15Oct05
Name: tom
Nick_Call: thunder chicken 23
Unit: 195 ahc
Tour_dates: 11/69 to 4/71
DMOS: 67/74
Rank: cw2
Status: professional golf caddie
# 91
Email: james.houser@attbi.com
7 July 2002 email
addy no good 15Oct05
Name: James Houser
Unit: 210th CAB, Security Guard TDY from the 56th Transpertation Co.
Tour_dates: 12/69-12/70
DMOS: 68B20
Message: Say all, I got some photos from LTN in the mid 1970's-to the end of 70.
Hope for contact soon. I was looking for Sgt. Sassy who was the Security
Guard Platoon Sgt during this time...I took over after he DEROS'ed.
Wanting the Commanding Officer during this time too...I was SP4 during this time
and went to ask him for Acting-Jack. Would like to talk to him about this
experiance...WELCOME HOME ALL.
Rank: SP4
Status: Retired
Guest Number 90 -
July 4, 2002
Email: roger6022@mchsi.com
Name: Roger H. Willis
Nick_Call: Horsefeathers
Unit: CAC, 210TH CAB
Tour_dates: Mar 67-Jul 69
DMOS: 67B40
Message: Three in the green and the lights out in the handle. Glad to see
the 210th CAB web site. I have some pictures to add to the site, if I ever
find them, it's been a long time.
Rank: SFC E-7
Status: ISG Retired
Guest Number 89
Email: Skoma47@aol.com
Name: Christopher Komar
Nick_Call: Chris
Unit: S1 HHC, 210 Combat Aviation Battalion
Tour_dates: 1968-1969
Rank: SP5
Status: Calif State Parks Maintenance Manager
Guest number 88
Email: teedmun@hotmail.com
Name: Terry Edmunds
Nick_Call: Pro
Unit: HHC, 210th CAB
Tour_dates: March 69 to March 70
DMOS: 71H20
Guest
Number #87
Email: brucelee@austarnet.com.au
Name: McILWRAITH, Bruce
Unit: AUSTRALIAN ARMY TRAINING TEAM VIETNAM
Tour_dates: SEP 66 - SEP 67
Message: I was an Australian Army Warrant Officer of the AATTV Australian Army
Training Team Vietnam from 18 Sep 66 to 13 Sep 67. I was attached as an
Advisor to RF/PF QUANG NAM PROVICE HQ AT HOI AN, being the only Australian
Advisor working with American Advisors.
I was directed to your site by Jacl Worley Jnr BIG BEAR A most
impressive site Congratulations
Rank: WO2
Status: RETIRED
Guest
#86 16 May 2002
Email: BIGBEAR41@msn.com
Name: Jack Worley
Nick_Call: BEAR
Unit: 214th CAB CAMP BEARCAT and Dong Tam , 12AVN GP Long Binh
Tour_dates: 67-69
DMOS: 67N
Message: Thanks for the memories!
Rank: SGT
Status: USA Retired, Adjutant American Legion Post 591 Seaside, CA
Guest number
#84 15 May 2002
Email: RENEECHARLES@WEBTV.com
email addy
no good 15Oct05
Name: CHARLES MERCK
Nick_Call: CHARLIE
Unit: HHC 210TH
Tour_dates: 1/67to1/68
DMOS: 93b20
Message: RAN MAIL ROOM AND MESSAGE CENTER
DID YOU KNOW SOME HAVE CANCER AFTER
35YRS DUE TO AGENT ORANGE BRADFORD BENNETT FROM TX ANYONE ELSE LET ME KNOW
THANK YOU
CHARLIE
Rank: E5
Status: RETIRED DELTA AIRLINES
Guest #83 Email: fferg26254@aol.com
29Mar02 FRED IS NOW DECEASED RIP BROTHER email addy no good 15Oct05
Name: FRED FERGUSON
Unit: HHC 210th CBT AVN
Tour_dates: 1 Apr 68 to Mar 69
DMOS: 1824H
Message: Was assigned as the Mess Steward for the Mess Hall at LTN, although I
was an E-7 and the slot only called for an E-6. Had a Canadian guy for an
assistant (Maurice Norman) who was later wounded in the village and evacuated to
Japan, then Okinawa. Was elected as President of the Board of Governors of
the club on LTN Sgt Blood was club manager. Maj Turner was My C.O.
Stroup(?) was my 1st Sgt, Cooper (I think) was the supply. Bunked with
Frank "Frenchy" La Follette in the Sr NCO's "hootch" next to
the concrete shower they built. Had a great bunch of guys for cooks and
the most popular meal was barbecued ground beef on a bun (Sloppy Joes) Had
split menus for each meal - ala carte breakfast menus, etc - loved the gang that
was at LTN - just wish I could remember more of them - no pictures, but
did see one of the old Mess Hall on this site.
Rank: SFC 7
Status: Retired E-8 - retired DOD Contracting officer (Gs_12)
Entry #82 Email: donrix@att.net
15Mar02 email
addy no good 15Oct05
Name: Donald M. Ricks
Nick_Call: Long Trip (last three of call sign)
Unit: CAC
Tour_dates: 1970
Message: They made us fly so much that we had little time to take photos. I have
a few; one of a good looking yound woman on a motor bike at LTN. What a fast
year. I later came back to command a U21 unit in Thailand and was in Saigon
loading people and things to fly back to Thailand as the city fell (this was in
1974-75), up to the fall of Vientam. LTC Baines was commander at LTN. Nice
photos. Thanks.
Rank: CPT
Status: Air Traffic Controller, FAA
Entry #81 Email: gdcvette@wcc.net
15Mar02
Name: Gary D. Cox
Unit: 212th MP Company - Sentry Dogs
Tour_dates: 3-1969 - 5-1970
Message: Hi Guys
Enjoyed your website and all the pictures. Don't see too much about the
212th but we were the guys that walked the perimeter for you at night and a few
other places. Remeber the supply depot? We really liked doing security for you
there, that helped us build and supply our squad..around 1:00 a.m. most
mornings!! But really Welcome Home and glad to see such a well run a site about
the base.
Rank: Sgt. E-5
Status: President - Southwest Cafes, Inc.
E#80 Email: panic@nothbutnet.com
21Feb2002
Name: charles riney
Nick_Call: none
Unit: HHC 210CAB
Tour_dates: JAN 70-JAN71
DMOS: 76Y
Message: IT IS REAL GOOD TO FIND SOMETHING ABOUT LONG THANH. THE PICTURES WERE
GREAT MADE ME THINK ABOUT ALL THE PEOPLE I MET. I RAN THE SUPPLY ROOM FOR HHC
FOR THE TIME I WAS IN COUNTRY.WOULD LIKE TO HEAR FROM ANY ONE THAT WAS THERE AT
THAT TIME.
Rank: SGT E-5
Status: POSTMASTER
Guest number 79
Email: hornings@westriv.com 21
February 2002
Name: Terry Horning
Unit: 210th Aviation Battalion-Personnel Office
Tour_dates: January 1968 through March 1969
Message: It has been a very long time since those days. I greet my then
comrades and wish them all well. I happened across this site today and
appreciate all you have done to create it. I am available at the above
e-mail address if anyone should happen to remember me. Suggest forwarding
a list of those who have responded with their e-mails so that we can contact
each other. The only person I have made any contact with since leaving VN
in 1969 is Steve Sorenson and that was in 1970.
Rank: Specialist E-5
Guest Number 78 - But Mary signed
prior to this entry also
To all.... Mary (Ms. Whit) was the Bn S1 Secretary 68-70 along with Ms. Xuan
(Soon) 20 Feb 2002
Email: Mary.T.Barone@irs.gov
Name: Mary (Nguyet) Barone
Unit: 210th CAB
Tour_dates: 1968(local), left in 1970
Message: You develop a very functional and nice web-site.
It was wonderful that we met again after over 30 years. (You, Joe, Xuan, and I).
Looking forward to our next re-union.
Rank: Civilian
Status: Chief, System Capacity Management Section (IT)
Guest Number 77....
Email: Xbentarrow@aol.com 10 Feb
2002
Name: MICHAEL FRYER
Unit: 210 CAB COMMAND AIRPLANE COMPANY
Tour_dates: JAN 68 TO NOV 68
Message: STARTED AS CREW CHIEF ON U-6A BEAVER #861 AFTER SEVERAL MONTHS WENT TO
CREW CHIEF OF U-21A #028 TILL AN ARVIN AMBULANCE TRIED TO CROSS THE RUNWAY
DURING TAKEOFF AT CAM RANH BAY. PLANE BURNED BUT ALL ESCAPED EXCEPT AMBULANCE
PERSONNEL. I WAS THEN CREW CHIEF ON U-21A #005 TILL MY DISCHARGE. I'LL NEVER
FORGET: BOOST PUMPS, CON SON ISLAND, GUARD DUTY, PLAYBOY LOUNGE, CAMP EVANS,
ROCKETS, FRIENDS LIKE THOMAS, LYNCH,TOPLIFF, DUSANG, PAPPY FORTSON,WALTERS,
KILGORE, RASEY, BRUNE, MEL& NORM TAYLOR, SCHARF, BRADY, DONHAM, REAMS,VAUGHN,
CRAIN, SCHLAUPITZ, HARPER, CRAYTON, KOWALSKI, BRUMITT, DICKEY, PLETCHER,
HANOVER, SHEETZ, SOLIZ, SHORT, BERRY, ROSS, SANTILLO, WASHINGTON, MULLINS,
GLIDDEN, RUBLE, AND MANY OTHERS
I THANK BILL (ESKIMO) THOMAS FOR LOOKING ME UP AND
STAYING IN TOUCH. ABOVE THE BEST
MIKE FRYER
Rank: SPC 5
Status: CONSTRUCTION MECHANIC
Guest Number 76....
Email: harolandc@aol.com
6 Jan 2002
Name: haroland m. patterson
Nick_Call: pat
Unit: hhc 210
Tour_dates: oct 68 to may 69
DMOS: 76z50
Message: was S4 sgt from oct 68 to may 69 maj hardy was s4
Rank: sfc
Status: ret msg e8 and civil service
Guest Book Entries 2001
Email: wpstewa@earthlink.net
30Dec2001 email
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Name: William P Stewart
Nick_Call: Bill
Unit: Command Airplane Company
Tour_dates: 68 - 69
DMOS: Pilot
Message: You've done a good job on the site. Brings back old memories.
Rank: Maj
Status: Retired LTC, US Army
Email: COLONOLSKIP@aol.com
Name: Lawrence(Skip) E.
McGranahan II 10Dec01
Nick_Call: Long Trip 4
Unit: Command Airplane Company
Tour_dates: 70-Sep 71
DMOS: Pilot
Rank: CPT
Status: Senior Project Manager- Power Plant Construction
Email: Bobbie6769@JUNO.com
9Dec2001
Name: Bobbie
Nick_Call: Weather Girl
Unit: Saigon - DMZ to the Delta
Tour_dates: April 67 - Nov. 69
Message: Love your site -- as brings back such nice memories - especially with
you all at the Bob Hope show -- thanks to you all for making my time in Viet Nam
a memorable one -- and thanks for taking care of me -- I remain grateful for all
that you did over there -- wish you all the best, weather-wise and other-wise,
Bobbie (your ex-weather girl)
Rank: AFVN
Status: retired from the USG - 29 years of service
Email: bluewings1200@yahoo.com
5Dec01 email addy no good 15Oct05
Name: MARSHALL BIACHE
Nick_Call: MARSH
Unit: 73RD.SAC.MOHAWKS-LONG THANH NORTH,ARMY
Tour_dates: JUNE 71 TO MARCH 72
DMOS: 68g20
Message: LONG THANH NORTH,73RD.SAC.MOHAWKS COMPANY,INTERESTED IN HEARING FROM
FROMER LONG THANH NORTH,VIETNAM WAR BUDDIES,OR VETS THAT WERE THERE DURING THIS
PERIOD 6/71 TO3/72,I WAS AIRFRAME MECHANIC,/PERIMETER GUARD ON THE
TOWERS,BUNKERS.HOPE TO HEAR FROM,ALSO OTHER UNITS MEMBERS ASIGNED TO LONG THANH
NORTH.ARMY AIRCRAFT COMBAT SUPPORT FIELD BASE.
THANKS.73RD.SAC.MOHAWKS-UPTIGHT-THE WARRIORS-CALL SIGN.THANKS FOR THIS GREAT
WEBSITE.
Rank: E-4-SP/4
Email: unclelee47@hotmail.com
5Dec01
Name: Lee Ayers
Unit: HHC 210th CAB Battalion Personnel
Tour_dates: 2/68 11/68
DMOS: 71H40
Message: I remember the many nights of guard duty and the dogs "DEP"
(the best guard duty companion), "Port Call" and the cat "sampson???"
I also remember the night run to Saigon to steal A/C units for the hooch after
we plywooded the rooms. What a trip. Thank God we are back and heres
one to the "fallen comrades".
Rank: SP5
Status: Retired from SW Bell/ Own computer business
Email: kathyjim@bellatlantic.net
25 Nov 01 email addy no good 15Oct05
Name: Jim Maher
Unit: 210 CAB
Tour_dates: 2/69-8/69
Message: Bn S-2. Imagery Interpretation officer with 73dSAC.
Transferred back to HQ as S-2
Rank: Captain
Status: Retired in June 2001 after 30 years in the FBI
Email: the_schram_klan777@hotmail.com
19 Nov 01 email
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Name: steve schram
Nick_Call: short round
Unit: 73rd sac
Tour_dates: 70-71
DMOS: 67h40
Message: I would like to here from you if you were in my unit during this time.
Do you remember Sutep from the Thai bird dog unit? Please E-mail me at my
E=mail address. Thanks, Steve
Rank: E-5
Status: Auto Mechanic
Email: jimyoung@aol.com
8 Nov 01
Name: Jim Young
Unit: Det 10, 1st Weather Group, USAF
Tour_dates: Nov 67 - Nov 68
Message: Looking for anyone who remembers events around village SE of LTN on eve
of Tet 68. I drove from (and back to) TSN to fix a new tactical cloud height
indicator set and missed the turn to the base. I saw very interesting sights
along the way ("funeral" processions), near the village (unit wanted
to see if I would draw fire), and at LTN (such as the QT-2PC). I had a young
troop with me that kept me guessing (and more concerned) than the enemy.
Rank: E-4
Status: New A&P (just a week too late for good aviation jobs)
Email: lordbyron@xsn.net
18 Oct 01 email addy no good 15Oct05
Name: Byron Mitchell
Nick_Call: Mitch
Unit: 210 CAB Headquartes Company
Tour_dates: Nov 15, 1967 to Jan 15, 1969
DMOS: 70Y40
Message: 10/17/01
Hi:
I got to this site looking for information related to the Afgan situation.
It's great. A lot of menories came back after al these years, (34). From
90th replacement I went on tho the 210th to replace the companys armorer who was
leaving in december. The unit was in Saigon then. Eventualy I became the
companys armorer. I learned on the job. I remember a lot of the guys in the
pictures. I laughted a lot when I saw Donovan. He was the guy
in permanent burning shit detail, cleaning all the letrines. How can I
forget the new showers? The water was warm during the early evening. I
have many photos, but tey are slides. I havent seen them for many years.
I found a few photos and made some copies which I will mail to you.
Regards from sunny Puerto Rico....
Byron Mitchell
Rank: Sp-4 and Sgt E-5
Status: Own two Radio stations in my home town
Email: magenta_cherokee@hotmail.com
15Oct01 email addy no good 15Oct05
Name: James W. Whitehead
Nick_Call: Jimmy/Whitey
Unit: 25th Aviation Corps, 210th CAB
Tour_dates: Mar68-Mar69
DMOS: 36K40
Message: Hello from Kentucky, long way from Long Binh. Would like to hear from
25th Aviation Corps, 210 CAB, Hope and pray that life is better for all those
who made it out.
Rank: Spec 4
Email: masterblaster@mediaone.net
4Oct01 email
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Name: A. Michael Evans, Jr.
Nick_Call: Sgt. Mai
Unit: 224th Aviation Batallion, 509th Radio Research Group
Tour_dates: Nov. 1970-Oct. 1971
DMOS: 05C40
Message: I loved my tour in Viet Nam. I was a U.S. who happened to posess a
secret clearance before I got drafted. (I delivered classified documents at
T.R.W. Redondo Beach, CA.) I was in a unit of RA's who even though they were
"shorter" than I was, when I left Viet Nam, I went home, for good.
They had to be reassigned to additional duty.
God Bless America.
Rank: Sergeant E-5
Status: V.P. Marketing
Email: honksa@home.com
1Sep2001 email
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Name: James (Jim ) Taylor
Nick_Call: honksa
Unit: 184th RAC 7/68-1/69/// HHC 210th Abn 1/69-7/69
Tour_dates: Jul 68-Jul69
DMOS: Aviator
Message: I was with the 184th RA.....til Dec 69 and then I was transferred to
the 210th CAB on Staff. I was the TOC officer among other things.
Rank: Lt
Status: Ret in Oct 79, With Metlife until 2/98 now on my third career as
juvenile detention officer.
Email: honksa@home.com
25Aug01 email addy no good 15Oct05
Name: Jim Taylor
Nick_Call: Indian and Nonstop 38
Unit: 210th CAB and 184 RAC
Tour_dates: 7/68 - 1/69
DMOS: Pilot
Message: I have tried
to sign in on the guest book but had no luck. Here is my bio. I was in the 184th
from 7/68-1/69 when I transferred to staff at the 210th as the TOC officer my
call was Indian, at the 184th it was also Nonstop 38. If I can give anymore info
let me know. Jim Taylor
Rank:
Status:
Email: charliemilam2001@yahoo.com
8 Aug 01
Name: charles m.milam
Nick_Call: n/a
Unit: 210th CAB saigon tanh son nhut
Tour_dates: 11/67-11/68
DMOS: 71P20
Message: I was long than til 1/68 then went to saigon in flight
operations.Worked with alot of good people.
Rank: E-5
Status: construction project manager
Email: crabtrey@swbell.net
2 August 2001
Name: Roy Gilbert
Nick_Call: Dum Dum
Unit: 54th Utility Airplane Replacement Company (Big Daddy)
Tour_dates: 1968 to 1969
DMOS: 67G20
Message: If you ever read this, hello Sp Rumfield, Sgt. Allen, Sgt. Morris, Mr.
Cunningham and Captain Roach, from the 54th Big Daddy Cantho, do any of
you remember the Rocket attack and Sgt. Allen threatening to "hang a sign
around my neck that said shoot me and stand me up in the middle of the
street" if I ever made a prediction like that again, Dum Dum here.
Hello also to Sp Harold Cook, Doug O,brian, and sp Philip Morris of the 54th Big
Daddy Vung Tau .
Rank: Sp/4
Status: Family Historian, Genealogist, Assoc. Member The American Bar
Association, The Human Rights Campaign
Email: jimmad@juno.com
26Jul01
Name: James V. Laviana III
Nick_Call: Aloft 15A
Unit: 74th Recon Apln Co.
Tour_dates: 9/68-9/69
DMOS: 67B20
Message: I was a crew chief in Phu Loi from Sept 68 until mid January 69, then
off to Xuan Loc for 2 weeks, than off to Lom Son for a month. The crew chief at
An Loc was derosing home so I went north in Febuary until mid May. I then
returned to Lom Son where I finished my tour.
Rank: E5
Status: Disabled engineer.
Email: wjr777@yahoo.com
25 July 2001
Name: Bill Rentschler
Nick_Call: Whiskey Roach
Unit: 365th Airfield Detachment
Tour_dates: Jan 70-Jan 71
DMOS: 93H
Message: We were the Tower and GCA Controllers, lived on the other side near
that club I understand later caught fire.
Rank: SPEC. 4th class
Status: IT Support manager, Hewlett-Packard.
Email: romilks@home.com
17 May 2001 email addy no good 15Oct05
Name: Ron Milks
Nick_Call: R.O.
Unit: 98th Trans Det
Tour_dates: 01/67 - 11/67
DMOS: 68D20
Message: Served with 98th Trans Det in Support of the 120th AHC, 210th CAB at
Ton Son Nhut AFB. Flew with the Aircraft Recovery Team.
Rank: Sp/4
Status: Retired Police Chief Lafayette, IN, currently Risk Mgr for auto
manufacturing co in Lafayette
Email: ka5s@earthlink.net
16 May 2001
Name: Cortland Richmond
Unit: 325th Sig Det, Comand Aircraft Company
Tour_dates: 1969-1970
DMOS: 35P40
Message: Transferred in from 165th Avn Group at Bien Hoa, assigned NCOIC of the
325th Signal Detachment -- avionics repair -- which ended up as avionics platoon
of the CAC. Emergency leave and early DEROS in 1970 resulted in leaving all my
pictures behind; I hope SOMEONE preserved them. Retired E7 1983. Now working as
electronic engineer.
Rank: E6
Status: EMC Engineer
Email: jwitwer452@aol.com
16 May 2001 email
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Name: John Witwer
Nick_Call: Doc
Unit: 210th CAB Battalion Surgeon
Tour_dates: Oct3 67-Oct3 68
Message: Enjoyed your web site, brought back memories. Well Done. I have your
medical records, (just kidding)
John W
Rank: Cpt
Status: State Representative Colorado Retired physician
Email: capt_john2@hotmail.com
13 May 2001NEW EMAIL OCT03 capt_john2@msn.com
Name: John Lynch
Nick_Call: Captain John
Unit: 210 th CAB Command Airplane Co.
Tour_dates: 1967-1968
DMOS: 67F20
Message: Origanaly assigned to Tan Son Nhut then was transfered to Long Thanh
the end of '67. Worked as a U-21 technical inspector at Tan Son Nhut and
Long Thanh. Discharged from US Army Mach 1968.
Rank: SP6
Status: Ship captain
Email: CopyCat@cvconline.com
May 2001 email
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Name: Joseph J. Venegas
Nick_Call: NewGuy
Unit: 360th Bn 1st Sig Bde / 335th Cowboys AHC 1st Avn Bde
Tour_dates: Oct 69-Jun 71
DMOS: 31m20
Message: Spent 1 week @ 90th Rep.shipped to LTN w/about 10 other newbies.Pulled
bunker guard/strung wire/filled sandbags.Lived out of D-bag all the time,had a
hootch if you can call it that.My area of the bunker line put me of a RU-8A's
hanger/runway.One P.M.had a sentry dog alert in hanger.talk about shit in the
wind!Anyway like to hear from guys @ LTN or BearCat where I ended up.
Rank: E-5
Status: Disabled/Ex-cop/Ex-Deputy Sheriff-Corner-II
Email: Lageo04@aol.com
29April2001
Name: LaVerne G. Raywood
Nick_Call: Woody
Unit: HHC, 210th Avn Bn (Cbt)
Tour_dates: Aug. 70 - Sept 71
DMOS: 71B20
Message: Can't believe that I finally found a site that remembers the 210th
aviation battalion, more or less a place were we had to call home for a year.
(Long Thanh North)
I served in the battalion personnel office, as records clerk for the inlisted
personnel from HCC, 25th, and 184th companies. In June of 71 the 210th stood
down and everyone was reassigned. I stayed in Long Thanh as a garrison unit. I
was assigned duties of taking care of civilian personnel, (houch maids, club
girls, and messhall helpers) Tough job but someone had to do it.
I still remember playing numero uno during formation for guard duty. (one person
got out of guard duty)It sure turned into a ritual getting ready for guard duty
so you could get out of it.
I hope that some of the people that worked in the office and hung around
together will drop a line. Great site keep up the good work.
Rank: SP-4
Status: Truck technician for a local Chevy dealership
Email: CERAMOS@webtv.net
21 April 2001 email
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Name: Charles E. Ramos
Unit: HHC,210th CAB
Tour_dates: l3 Jan 68 to Jan 69
DMOS: 71H20
Message: I got a call from Mike today did not remember him at first. But when he
mention being awards clerk I remembered
him. He actually work for me when I was
S-1, Sgt. I stayed in the Army for l6yrs 6 Month got out the service SFC on a
disability that led to 100 percent service connection. I am retired. Age 55.
Rank: SP5
Status: Retired
Email: jimmad@juno.com
19 April 2001
Name: James V. Laviana III
Nick_Call: Jim/Aloft 15A
Unit: 74th Recon Apln Co.
Tour_dates: Sept 68-Sept 69
Message: Looking for anyone who served with me while in Phu Loi, Lom Son or An
Loc. Especially Mike the company clerk.
Rank: E5
Status: retired
Email:
Tony.Lincoln@cox.net
Name: Tony Lincoln
Nick_Call: Toe Knee
Unit: 210th CAB
Tour_dates: March '68 to March '69
DMOS: RADAR Repair Technician
Message: Great to hear from you, Mike! 33 years ago....whew! I will get on
converting some of my pictures from slides to digital...have to make a rig to do
that. Got a great lens from the dump which will help. This is cool that you're
doing this.
Rank: SP5
Status: Retired Engineer
Email: ioevry1@home.com
12 April 2001 email addy no good 15Oct05
Name: Ron Richardson
Nick_Call: Rich
Unit: HHC, 210th CAB
Tour_dates: 11/67 to 10/68
DMOS: 71H30
Rank: SP5
Status: Senior Safety Technician for IBM
Email: ziobacio@yahoo.com
11April 2001
Name: Mike Wegner
Nick_Call: Cable/Satellite AKA "The Fox"
Unit: 2nd Sig Gp, Avn Det
Tour_dates: Nov 68 - Nov 69
Message: Nice to see the shots of LTN -- thanks for all the pictures. I
flew UH-1s for 1st Sig Bde/2nd Sig Gp.
Rank: WO
Email: paulhannum@aol.com
8April 2001 email addy no good 15Oct05
Name: Paul Hannum
Unit: 184th Avn Co.
Tour_dates: 1969-1970
DMOS: 67B20
Message: I am interested in knowing if anyone exists from the 184th, which was
at Phu-loi. 74th was sister company. I am constantly receiving newsletters from
the 145th Avn. Bn., probably because I was with the 71st AHC at Ling Bihn for
only 2 weeks, but they seem to think I belong to the 145th. I am specifically
looking for a guy named Kashner who served with me for quite awhile in tower 7
(Tango 7) at Phu Loi. He also was from the 184th.
Rank: SP/5
Status: Hospital Facility Manager
Email: dickeydale21@hotmail.com
8 April 2001
Name: Wayne Dickey
Unit: 210 C.A.B. and 1st Combat Aviation Brigade
Tour_dates: NOV.67 to OCT.68
Message: Hi my name is Wayne Dickey. I was in the 210th C.A.B. I was
just wondering if you might be able to point me in some more good directions to
some pictures or memoribila i might recognize. I am from the centeral part
of Maine. My mos number was 67G20 and i didn't know but if you might be
able to help me out? Thanks for your time!
Wayne Dickey Maine.
Rank: E5
Status: Self Imployed Mecanic
Email: gdcvette@wcc.net
Name: Gary D. Cox
Unit: 212th MP sentry dog unit
Tour_dates: 3/69 - 5/70
Message: I was a sentry dog handler at Long Thanh. Any other dog handlers send
me an email.
Rank: Sgt.
Status: Restaurant owner
Email: rboldon@naxs.com
18March2001 email addy no good 15Oct05
Name: Boldon,Ronnie
Unit: 73RD SAC
Tour_dates: 1965 to 1966
DMOS: 84G
Rank: SP/4 & Sp5 (SGT e-5)I was with the 73RD SAC in 1965 t0 1966 in
Vung-Tau till the unit moved to Long thongNorth.
I have been trying to find 2 GUYSNicklous Zara, Johnny Snelling.
I can not seem to find them.
My e-mail is
rboldon@naxs.com
Email:
richlaing@edinarealty.com 17March2001 email addy no good 15Oct05Email: turningleaves@hotmail.com
7Mar2001
Name: Kim Kropat
Nick_Call: Vanguard 669
Unit: 146th Aviation Company (RR)
Tour_dates: 9-70/9-71
DMOS: 101CO
Message: Would like to hear from others from the 146th Aviation Company (RR)....
Rank: CW2
Status: Airline Pilot
Email: Equality48@aol.com
7Mar2001
Name: David M. Dismore
Unit: HHD, 210th Combat Aviation Battalion
Tour_dates: Jan 68 - Dec 68
DMOS: 93E20
Message: Goooood Morning, Vietnam ! This site is so realistic it zapped me back
to '68, and since I have all my hair again, I think I'll stick around. Better
drop my "201 File" off in Personnel with Richardson & Kelly, then
see if I can get my old job in First Sergeant Stroup's office. If not, maybe I
can run the mimeo with Milam at HQ, be a Security Guard on the perimeter, or
finally finish those concrete showers. Sure hope I get the Commo barracks again
- great bunch of guys, and the hardest-working hooch maids anywhere ("Lan"
and "Lan"). Well, "Deros" and "Port Call" (our
favorite dogs) seem to be ambling toward the Club, so I think I'll head there
myself and chug a few beers with the other two "Musketeers" (Curry and
Schreck) and on my way I'll write "FREE" on the envelope of this
letter and get it over to Perkins in the mail room. With standard military
efficiency, it should be delivered by 2001 .....
Rank: Sp/5
Status: History Researcher / Archivist
Email: daniel.crowley@wi.ngb.army.mil
6Mar2001 email addy no good 15Oct05
Name: Dan Crowley
Nick_Call: Crash
Unit: HHC 12th Combat Aviation Group
Tour_dates: Jul 67 - jul 68
DMOS: 71l
Message: I enjoyed reading your web page. I worked in the message center
at Group Headquarters. I took care of the distribution and mail from the
Battalion Couiers.
Rank: SPC
Status: Operartion Sergeant, 1-120th FA, WIARNG
Email: Prince0fKona@aol.com
5Mar01 email addy no good 15Oct05
Name: Rance Pinao
Unit: HHC, 210th CAB
Tour_dates: Jan69
DMOS: Jan70
Message: I came to the HHC in Jan 69 and was assign to S4. My duties was a crew
chief of U6-A Beaver. We made courrier runs daily to all the subordinate Units
with in the Battalion. we also flew Bird-dog during the TET off. of 69 when and
caused a whole nightmare for everyone because some idiot set off the clamore on
the bunker line....gee it was fun cause I worked on the airfield the entire
month of feb. the crew chief was with me was sp4 Molinar from san antonio Tx,
sp5 Bussey and another guys who use to wistle alot while he worked. I forgot the
guys name who worked in s-4, oh well they were clerks. I have run into one chief
warrant officer who was there at the same time. He's name was CWO Sanders(a
Pilot) who retired in Lawton Oklahoma, It was he who reconized me.....
Rank: SP5 E5
Status: Im a Living on easy, with a bottle of whiskey, I ain't got no
money to suite my honey.....a version of a famous hawaiian singer (Gabby Pahinui)
and thats me.....living that lift
Email: grendel_99829@yahoo.com
1Mar2001
Name: Bob Barton
Nick_Call: Reaper
Unit: Command Airplane Co. 210th Combat Avn Bn
Tour_dates: Jun 68 to June 69
DMOS: 67G20
Message: Great page cowboy! Will be sending pictures as I told you in my e-mail.
I worked on the engine crew with some great guys. I can remember some names like
Petersen, Potter, a guy we called Pig Pen, and a lot of faces. There is one guy
on the engine crew who was probably the senior mechanic and who taught me all I
knew about PT-6 engines. He was on the net team when they moved from Siagon and
I sure wish I could remember his name.
Does anyone remember the rubber tree counting detail? I participated in that
venture.
Some might remember me as the guy who shot the hole through the roof of my
hooch, including the light fixture. It was my first night and we had just had a
rocket attack, so after we had returned into the hooch one of the guys knew I
was spooked and yelled VC on the roof1 shoot quick! so I did and got two weeks
of extra duty.
I could go on and on, but I want. Great to hear from fellow Long Thanh Warriors,
Keep The Faith.
Rank: SP/4
Status: Pastor United Pentecostal Church - Hoonah Alaska
email addy
no good 15Oct05
Email: Prince 0f kona@AOL.com
17Feb2001
Name: Ranceford k. Pinao
Unit: HHQ Company 52 Aviation Bn.
Tour_dates: Jan 69 to Jam 70
DMOS: 67B
Message: aloha
Rank: SP5 E-5
Status: enteraining
Email: williamt@ptialaska.net
10Feb2001
Name: William A. Thomas Jr
Nick_Call: Bill, Bear and Eskimo
Unit: 210th CAB Command Airplane Company Long Thanh N.
Tour_dates: 1/3/68-11/23/68
DMOS: 67N20
Message: Went to Vietnam with the 101st Airborne in January 68 and when we got
to Bien Hoa we were all reassigned to other outfits. I ended up at LTN where I
had to work long,long hours between guard duty at least 4 times a week and fill
sand bags during the day, when the planes where all gone. Since there weren't
enough Chiefs we worked on all the planes U-21A's. I have photos that I'll send
maybe you can post. I ran into a Bob Barton who was a mechanic at the same time,
In a little town of Hoonah, Alaska,small world.
Message: I went over with the 101st AB. Div. but like the others with me got
sent to other companys. We came from Fort Campell, Kentucky. I was assigned to
CAC even though my MOS was with another plane, Birddog,Beaver and Otter. Worked
on the U-21A,filled sand bags and pulled a lot of guard duty,remember a lot of
rolled turkey, instant eggs,rain, guard dogs,black nights,our fantastic mortor
crew and their efforts to make the flares ignite in the air not on the
ground,snakes, dust when it didn't rain, looking for people that may remember
Sgt. Moon Mullins, Burt Topliff, Norm Taylor,Bill Brune or Bruno,Scortino,Lynch,
Washington, or anyone who was there then. Can't forget the burn barrels and the
pill. Have pictures and send for printing, Thanks for the web page, just
learning to use.
Rank: SP/4
Status: Fisherman/Lobbyist
Email: larryb12_2000@yahoo.com
9Feb2001
Name: larry brown
Unit: USS Ticonderoga CVS-14
Tour_dates: '71 to '73
Message: I was a sailor off the coast of VN. I made two cruises on the USS
Ticonderoga CVS-14. You guys were lucky?? to be ashore. I was holed
up on a ship 900 feet long and 250 feet wide and only 4000 guys. Of
course, we diddn't worry too much about getting shot, had hot water most of the
time and hot meals all the time.
I am married to Ms Xuan, one of the secretaries you worked with.
Larry
Rank: ASH-2/E-5
Status: ASCM (ret)
Email: mullalley@juno.com
8Feb2001
Name: Xuan Mullalley
Nick_Call: Sue
Unit: HQ 210th Combat Aviation Battalion
Tour_dates: 68-70
Message: I am very happy to hear from Mike Russell and Dan Longley.
Christopher Komar (Legal Clerk HQ 210) e-mail address koma1@msn.com
and Joe Pellegrini (Legal Clerk HQ 210) Joe's office phone 978-537-4949.
Mike and Dan, thanks a whole bunch...let's stay in touch...forever!
Xuan
Email: gbarone2@yahoo.com
6Feb2001 email addy no good 15Oct05
Name: Mary Barone (Nguyet)
Nick_Call: Mary or Nguyet Tran
Unit: 210th Aviation Bn (Cbt)
Tour_dates: ??? - 1970 (local Civilian)
DMOS: Clerk
Message: I am, what you called Miss Nguyet, work with you and Miss Xuan in
Battation Headquarters during Tet Offensive operation in Long Thanh North. We
had fun and scary moments together in many occasions.
Would like to re-united with old friend.
Rank: local cilvilian
Status: ADP Section Chief
Email: oldsoldiere5@earthlink.net
email addy no good 15Oct05
Name: Ben Hochstatter 4Feb2001
Unit: 210th CAB, Command Airplane Company
Tour_dates: 12/18/67 - 12/21/68
DMOS: 5/69
Message: Am going to pull some old pictures .. I believe the black in the
picture with the "peace sign" is Eddie Blair of Boston. He was
my armorer in CAC. The names sure get fuzzy after the years go by. I
set up the 210th site on PlanetAlumni and have been regularily surprised by the
visitors. Enjoyed the photo-Flashback- My pic's of Bob Hope were
from Bear Cat .. Some in PX stole most of the six rolls I shot, but I got one
black and White prints returned. I see what I can scare up in Pictures.
Welcome home.
Rank: Sgt -E5
Status: Manager Human Resources - Mercury Marine - Wisconsin
Email: thomasgroup@wytbear.com
23Jan01 email addy no good 15Oct05
Name: william a. thomas jr.
Nick_Call: Bear or Eskimo
Unit: 210 th avn Bn CAC
Tour_dates: 1/2/68 11/23/68
Message: I know where Brad Ruble and Mike Fyrer are.
Rank: SP/4
Status: Fisherman/Lobbyist
Email: grraines@hotmail.com
23Jan01
Name: Gerry Raines
Nick_Call: Raines
Unit: 210 Combat Aviation Btn Hqtrs
Tour_dates: 11/67 - 5/68
Message: Don't remember my MOS but was trained as supply clerk and became
finance clerk and supervisor. We moved out of Tanh Son Nhut, Saigon to Long
Thanh North right after a group of volunteers prepared the sight for us.
That was when the Air Force wanted the Army out of Tanh Son Nhut (spelling ?)
Airbase, so the 210th moved to its new sight sometime in Nov - Dec/67 as I
recall. I spent about 11 months at the Saigon airbase Dec/66 - Nov/67.
I looked over the guess list & didn't see many sign-in guests stationed
during the time period I was there. If any one recognizes my name please
send me an e-mail; I'm still in touch with Tripp (Ray) who was in Bear Cat
and then moved over to Long Thanh North to take my place when I left in May 68.
Rank: SGT E-5
Status: School Business Manager
Email: pootif@earthlink.net
21Jan01 email addy no good 15Oct05
Name: Workman, James
Nick_Call: Jim
Unit: 56th Trans Co
Tour_dates: Sep 68-Sep 69
DMOS: 67W4H
Message: Was on 3rd involuntary tour in RVN. Transfered back to Ft Rucker
and other assignments. Retired from 101st Air Assult 1979. Taught
Automotive Technology at Nashville Auto-Diesel College. Retired from NADC 1995.
Live in Raeford NC. Never saw anything in Veit Nam that I would care to go
back for.
Rank: SSG E6
Status: Retired US Army/Retired Teacher
Email: goodero@rohmhaas.com
21Jan01 email addy no good 15Oct05
Name: Ron Goode
Nick_Call: Hillbilly
Unit: 56th Trans Recovery
Tour_dates: '68-'69
Message: The few pictures here sure dredged up some old memories, especially the
shot of the orphanage.
Rank: CW2
Status: Work in Engineering dept. of a world wide chemical company.
Email: dandeelee@wk.net
19Jan2001 email addy no good 15Oct05
Name: Danny E. lee
Unit: 56th Transportation Co.(ADS)(765th Trans. Batt., Vung Tau)
Tour_dates: 28 Oct., 1968-21Oct., 1969
DMOS: 76P20G3
Message: We were across the airfield from the 210th and
spent a great deal of time in that co. When we
had to go to sick-call, we always had to go to
your co. to see the Dr, or else to LB. We spent a
lot of time at the PX in Bearcat.
Rank: Sp/4
Status: Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co.(Retired/Multiple Schlerosis)
Email: roygullett@aol.com
19Jan2001 email addy no good 15Oct05
Name: Roy Gullett
Nick_Call: Chief of Utilities & Maintenance
Unit: Pacific Architects & Engineers Inc., Vietnam
Tour_dates: 1967 to 1974
Message: Vietnam History:
Senior Enlisted Advisor RVN's Navy Repair Facility, Cat Lo (Vung Tau),1966 to
1967.
Pacific Architects & Engineers Inc.,Chief of Utilities & Maintenance at
Long Thanh (BearCat), 9th Division and Long Thanh North,1967 to 1974.
Rank: Eng 1/C & Gs11
Status: Retired
Email: masterblaster@mediaone.net
19Jan2001 email addy no good 15Oct05
Name: A. Michael Evans, Jr.
Nick_Call: Sgt. Mai
Unit: 509th RR Group, 224th AVN BN RR
Tour_dates: Nov. 1970 - Oct. 1971
DMOS: 05C40
Message: I loved my tour of duty. Had a great time. I have many fond memories of
Long Thanh North. then again, I have fond memories of That Firebase Bearcat,
Saigon, (100 P Alley,)Long Binh, Bien Hoa, Vung tau, Cam Ranh Bay and even some
good R&R in Da Nang. Not to mention a three day skate trip to Subic Bay in
the Phillipiines so we cold get our WWII P2 Bomber washed. (ASA stuff, don't
ask.)
Rank: Sgt. E-5
Status: V.P. Marketing, Crenshaw Christian Center
Email: jimsho@bdsn.com
18Jan2001 email addy no good 15Oct05
Name: Jim Shoop
Unit: 73rd SAC
Tour_dates: Sept 67 to July 68
DMOS: 96D2T
Message: Ran across your site. Good work. I do have some old copies of
orders that have lots of names of guys in 210th and it's subordinate units.
I don't have a scanner but if you give me a mailing address I'll forward copies
of what I have. Would love to hear from folks who were in the 73rd and am
aware of their site. I was an image interpreter and worked photos only (no
red haze or slar). My home e-mail is <kshoop@ncia.com>.
Rank: E-5
Status: veterans counselor
Email: CptKelly@aol.com
13Jan2001
Name: Mike Kelly
Nick_Call: Satellite
Unit: 1 Signal Brigade Aviation Detachment, Long Thanh North
Tour_dates: 1971 to 1972
DMOS: 01980
Message: I wonder if there are any other 1st Signal Aviation guys out there?
If so, please contact me. I am especially looking for Bob Wolters (Bermy
to his friends).
Rank: Cpt
Status: Retired
guest book entries 2000
Email: dean@ringeisen.com
8DEC00
Name: Dean ringeisen (son of Wayne Ringeisen)
Unit: 210 Avn Bn CAC
Tour_dates: 68-69
Message: My father served from 68-69 in the 210 Avn Bn CAC. He worked on fixed
wing aircraft (engines) so I guess at that time it would be a 67G. He was a SSG
back then, Wayne R. Ringeisen. Just thought with a last name like that odds are
someone might remember it. I remember him saying that he was at Long Thanh but
before he left they moved to Long Binh. He never talked about his tour except
for the pet dog, the mud he fell in, and the sun sets when flying. Just a side
note; I retire next June after 20 yrs in Army aviation (Avionics guy) and the
unit I have been in these last two years is HHC 1/210 Avn
Regt. at Ft. Rucker. Family tradition?
Rank: SSG
Email: B-V-HAYES@prodigy.net
25 November 2000
Name: Bill Hayes
Nick_Call: none
Unit: 25th Aviation Co ( Corps)
Tour_dates: 19 Dec 69 to 24 Feb 72
DMOS: 67N20
Message: This is my first attempt to contact anyone who was in the 25th at
Plantation AAF. How about Phil Perkins or Scott Whitesell? I crewed a Huey for
18 mo and then did ground maintenance for 6 mo. Went into Long Than alot.Does
anyone remember John C. Hughes aka Corn Cob 6 ? I was his crewchief for 6 mo. at
12 group HQ. Whose out there
Rank: spec 5
Status: aircraft mechanic United Airlines Portland, Oregon
Email: ewillia@entergy.com
10 November 2000 email addy no good 15Oct05
Name: Edwin A. Williams
Nick_Call: Aloft 16
Unit: 74th RAC
Tour_dates: October 68- October 69
Message: Does anybody remember Pappy Devine and Mike Hope?
Rank: CPT
Status: Employed at a nuclear power plant; TQM
Email: groundpounder@post.com
10 October 2000 email addy no good 15Oct05
Name: J.C. Poe
Nick_Call: Bn S-2 Sgt--LTN Sec Plt Ldr
Unit: HHC 210th Avn Bn
Tour_dates: Jan 1970 Jan 1971
DMOS: 96B50
Message: Hi
You all:
I was your friendly classified documents and personnel security inspector with
additional duty
as Security Platoon Leader. Traveled to all units about once a month for
inspection Ltc Col Williams
was Bn Co. Always plenty of action from the Orpanage. Also loose pet snakes
around the tower.
Keep up the good work .Sincerely J.C. Poe Msg Ret.
Message: Hello Cowboys...I was your friendly Bn S-2 Sgt and
LTN security Platoon Leader.Traveled to all units
about once a month for inspection of classified Documents and Personnel
security.Always plenty of action from the Orphanage and lost snakes at the
tower.Ltc Williams was Co and Cpt Green was -2.Miss America and Bob hope
traveled by CAC cadalac and the Security Platoon threw some fine
parties.Keep up the good work on guest book!!!!
Rank: Msg E-8
Status: Retired Army-Retired Civil Svc & counting!!!!
Email: ragman240@aol.com
11 September 2000
Name: Joe Tarnovsky
Nick_Call: Ragman
Unit: 240th Assault Helicopter Co., doorgunner/ce, UH-1C Mad Dog Gunships
Tour_dates: July 69 to Oct 70
DMOS: 67N2F
Message: I would like to render a salute of respect and admiration to the men of
the 210th CAB, Long Thanh North, South Vietnam. The support you provided kept the
aircraft of a number of aviation companies in the air during the Vietnam War and
if that wasn't enough, when you did receive some precious time off, many of you
volunteered to fly as door gunners and co-pilots on combat assaults with the
aviation outfits you supported! The men of the 210th CAB should be proud of what
they achieved in South Vietnam, you are respected by the men of the companies
you supported not only in the area of maintenance, but for your willingness to
get into the battle on combat assault missions and your courage under fire!
WELCOME HOME, BROTHERS and THANKS for a job DAMN WELL DONE!
Rank: SP5
Status: Retired
Email: georgekrejci@worldnet.att.net
1 September 2000
Name: George Krejci
Nick_Call: George
Unit: 73rd Aviation Company
Tour_dates: June 1966 to June 1968
DMOS: 71H20
Message: For two years, I was the company clerk of the 73rd Avn. Co. in Vung Tau. We were
first assigned to the 222nd Avn. Bn. in Vung Tau and then to the 210 Avn. Bn.
I visited
the 210th several times. For more information and tons of pictures see:
http://home.att.net/~georgekrejci/
Rank: SP5 E5
Status: Retired from Lucent Technologies.
Email: wparadis@camasnet.com
5 August 2000
Name: Wayne Paradis
Unit: HHC 210th CAB
Tour_dates: 1968 - 1969
DMOS: 71H20
Message: Thanks roomie for doing this. Major Turner, Sgt. Stroup, George Curry
(Mop), Phu, Phil Dickey, those 2 airforce guys on the weather stuff, what a
bunch of memories. There were more, and I hope to hear from you all. Mike, you
got me my job and watched my back through some ticklish situations. We partied
day and night. More fortunate than most. High to all. Thanks again Cowboy
Rank: Sp5
Status: Fish Biologist, USDA Forest Service
Email: esalazarjr@iopener.net
24July2000
Name: Ernest Salazar, Jr
Nick_Call: Sal
Unit: Command Airplane Company
Tour_dates: Jun 69/Jul 70
DMOS: 67G40
Message: Any Flt-Line C/C's being there during this time table make contact..
Rank: Sp6(Ssgt)
Status: Retired Mil & Civil Acft Insp (FAA Cert)
Email: Ubiquitist@aol.com
20Jul2000
Name: Robert (bob) Agerbeck
Nick_Call: "AK"
Unit: Command Airplane Company
Tour_dates: Apr 69- Apr 70
DMOS: 67G20
Message: Long Thanh North Apr 69 - Apr 70. Armed with a bow and
arrows, I shot a few
rabbits. Killed lots of cockroaches and single handedly defeated the evil
empire. But the hardest thing of all, was flying the doughnut dollies and USO
troupes. Vince Vento, Castro, Gary Sargent, "Duck" (Steve Rivers),
Paul
Guajardo, Bob George, crewchiefs. But Vento and Castro had the coolest room
in the hooch, it looked like a hut on the beaches of Waikiki (with a few
bullet holes).
Rank: SP-4
Status: Quality Assurance Specialist GS-1910-11 Crusader (Army)
Email: wjr777@usa.net
7/18/2000
Name: Bill Rentschler
Nick_Call: Good Vibes/Whiskey Romeo
Unit: 365th ADD-Tower Controller
Tour_dates: JAN 70-DEC 71
DMOS: 93H
Message: Dont't forget the guys that got you in and out of a whole lot of rotten
weather and crappy situations!!!
Went to Ham Nigh (Khe Sanh by any other name) with the 347th ADD for LAM SON
719, then finished up in Saigon with the 313th ADD at Hotel 3 and Freeworld
Rank: PFC to SP/5
Status: IT Specialist at HEWLETT PACKARD, Sac Ca.
Email: hughey@greenapple.com
7/12/2000 email addy no good 15Oct05
Name: Steve Hughey
Nick_Call: "Steve"
Unit: HHC, 210th Combat Aviation Battalion
Tour_dates: 4 May 71 to 31 July 71
DMOS: 71H20
Message: Only spent 3 months at Long Thanh because we stood down and was
reassigned to 165th Avn Grp in Long Binh. Pulled guard duty every other night.
EM club was outstanding; lots of beers and laughs. Can still remember Phillipino
bands playing "We Gotta Get Out of this Place" as their last song.
Only got "hit" a couple of times. Your site is outstanding!!! Already
sent it to an old bud of mine in South Dakota. I'll try to scan some pictures I
have so you can review and post them if you like. Hope some of my other
"buds" like; John Woolever, Larry Colflesh, Lavern Raywood, Jamie
Betts find this! I've been looking for them for almost 30 years!
Rank: SP4
Status: Sales Manager Heating and Cooling
PAUL
WARD
Army E05 67V2O
PS..... We hooked this guy up with his dad's best friend who had
left a message on the wall memorial under his dad's name comments.... way kewl...
7/11/2000
Email: teedmun@hotmail.com
7/10/2000
Name: Terry Edmunds
Nick_Call: Pro
Unit: HHC
Tour_dates: 3/69 to 3/70
Message: was at Long Thanh 69/70...remember Mr Longley..found him...Mark
"train" Davidson..found him..Ronnie "arke" Hicks...found
him...found Roger VonSeggern I think...Sfc Newton??? WOuld like to find him and
any of the other guys who were there then...this is really cool...bout time
someone started a web site for our battalion. Thanks
Rank: SP5
Status: Underwriting Supervisor for State Farm
Email: holcomb@techline.com
7/9/2000
Name: Les Holcomb
Unit: 520th trans bn. / 56th trans co. LTN
Tour_dates: 1971-1972
Message: Your page looks real good. I talked with Frank Ford and he said he has
talked with you about a page for the 56th. I have a year book with pictures in
it of the guys and things around base. I have also shared some pictures of the
base with Frank and he has sent me more recent pictures. I will be E-mailing
Frank soon and will work with him on how to get you what ever you guys need from
me. Thanks for keeping LTN alive for all the GIS that served at LTN.
Rank: SP/4
Status: Work for the Washington State Department of Fish and Wildlife as a
Scientific Technician in charge of the nioxus weed program in western Washington
Email: creasemonster30@hotmail.com
7/9/2000 email addy no good 15Oct05
Name: Tom Goodwin
Nick_Call: Unit: Flashlight Golf
Unit: 303 Trans.Co. Acft. Mnt. GS
Tour_dates: Oct 68- Aug 69
DMOS: 52B20/30/
Message: Hi from the guys on the other side of the runway.
Did anyone get pictures of the Vulcan or Zippo tank from Tet 69?
The best of times, the worst of times.
Never forget, and God bless.
Rank: SP 5
Status: Senior tech-Nissan material handling equipment
Email: Z70CAD@aol.com
7/6/2000 email addy no good 15Oct05
Name: William Hall
Unit: HHC 210th CAB
Tour_dates: 10/69-10/70
DMOS: 35R20
Message: I was diverted while enroute to the 73rd SAC to fill the Safety/Crashfacts
NCO/clerk slot, working for Cpt. Decastro the Aviation Safety Officer and Cpt.
Hudson Instructer Pilot.
Rank: SP5
Status: retired
Email: ljmgd@bellsouth.net
7/2/2000 email addy no good 15Oct05
Name: Mark G. Davidson
Nick_Call: "Train"
Unit: HHC, 210th Combat Aviation Battalion
Tour_dates: 15 Dec 68 - 20 July 70
DMOS: 71H30
Message: Worked in Battalion Personnel Shop, as well as pulling guard duty every
third night, usually in bunker 6. Worked for CW2 Junior R. Wascher, then CW2 Dan
D. Longley. Would to hear from any of the guys I worked, particularly Paul
Yoder, Harley Smith, and John Hoetzel. The days I spent at Long Thanh North Army
Airfield were the best of my Army career.
Rank: SP5
Status: Group leader, machining for a metal fabrication company
Email: upliftmike@hotmail.com
7/1/2000 email addy no good 15Oct05
Name: Michael Meyer
Nick_Call: Goodnature 381
Unit: 56th Recovery
Tour_dates: 11/70 8/71
DMOS: 67n20
Message: I flew as a door gunner on Huey#381 with the 56th recovery assigned to
Pipesmoke Chinooks out of Phu Loi. We were next to the Mohawk unit at the end of
the runway at Long Thanh North.
I've been back to Vietnam six times since 1995 working on humanitarian projects
in Saigon, Cu Chi, danang and Hanoi.
Rank: sp5
Status: Futures and options trader since 1980
Email: tabarrow@home.com
7/1/2000 email addy no good 15Oct05
Name: Tom Barrow
Unit: 212th M.P. Co. Sentry Dogs
Tour_dates: 71-72
DMOS: Sentry Dog Handler
Message: In Long Thanh North from mid '71 - April '72 when the 212th detachment
was stood down and sent back to Long Binh.
Rank: SP4
Status: Information Technology Manager
Email: fchere@msn.com 7/1/2000
Name: Francis J. Chere
Unit: 210th Avn Bn
Tour_dates: 4/69 to 11/70
Message: Transferred from Saigon to Catholic Chaplain (can't remember his name)
as Chaplain's Asst. Only lasted a couple of weeks, and then transferred to Motor
Pool as dispatcher
Rank: SP4
Status: Materials Manager
Email: dano36@swbell.net 6/30/2000
Name: Dan D. Longley
Nick_Call: Capitol 13
Unit: HHC 210TH CAB
Tour_dates: Aug 69 - Aug 70
DMOS: 711A
Message: I was told about this site by Frank Ford. Hope it gets a lot of
attention from old Long Thaners cause there are a few of them I sure would like
to hear from again.
Rank: CW2
Status: Retired US Army and Retired civilian.
Email: fford@loxinfo.co.th 6/24/2000
Name: Frank Ford
Nick/Call: Henry
Unit: HHC 224th Avn Bn
Tour dates: Mar 69 / Apr 71
DMOS: 71B
Message: Thanks Cowboy! It's great to see the 210th CAB on-line.
I was with a neighboring unit, HHC 224th Aviation Bn, located at the NE corner
of LTN (Bearcat end, rubber plantation side). I didn't have any friends at
210th, but spent many-a-night at your EM club. The pizzas were a great
attraction, but the waitresses were better... Anyone out there have pictures of
them? (NOT the PIZZAS... the GIRLS!!)
I recall the weirdness of watching a Filipino band playing rock-n-roll, our guns
'n gear stacked around their stage, the earth & club shaking as Thai
howitzers blasted away next door. Wow! What a war!
Keep up the good work, Cowboy. And, if I may steal a few words from our old
Vietnam buddy, Bob Hope, 'Thanks for the memories.'
Rank: SP5, busted to SP4
Status: English Teacher, Bangkok Thailand
Email: cowboy@cowboysranch.com
Name: Michael L. Russell
Unit: HHC 210th CAB
Tour dates: Feb 68 - Oct 69
DMOS: 71B20
Message: I hope we can make this a great page. This is only the
beginning of what was. Let us come here and find old buddies.
Rank: SP5 and SGT then made SP4 again... oops
Status: Civilian and Reserve SGM