210th Combat Aviation Battalion

GUEST BOOK ENTRIES 2008

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^{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}

guest book entries 2007

^{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.}

guest book entries 2006

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 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  email addy no good 15Oct05
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  email addy no good 15Oct05
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   email addy no good 15Oct05
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  email addy no good 15Oct05
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

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^{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 #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 addy no good 15Oct05
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 addy no good 15Oct05
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 addy no good 15Oct05
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 addy no good 15Oct05
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 addy no good 15Oct05
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 addy no good 15Oct05
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 addy no good 15Oct05
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 15Oct05
Name: rich laing
Unit: 365th ADD-  air traffic controller/ long thanh
Tour_dates: March 69 to June of 70
Message: Enjoyed looking at site. It has been a long time.Pictures of the tower and general surroundings bring back memories. just can't remember a lot of names-just faces and some good times. 
Rank: spec-5

Email: 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

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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 belie