came thru Indy,so had to stop by my house and say howdy.Mark, Tuesday I was up by your house (Winchester Ind),picked up a load for Baltimore,droped that and scooted up tp Havre De Grace Md, shot down to Fitzgerald Georgia,droped it,over to Douglas Georgia this morning,then here tonight waiting to go to Chicago tomorrow. Fella's, take heart,Spring is on the march north.Its alomost to Atlanta now..dogwoods,redbuds,lillys, all in bloom. Lou and Ray, where d you guys live in Maryland? I go thru there a bunch.Larry L., I waved as I passed near Warner Robbins Ga, did you see me? lol. Really, I was a bit to far away to call ND meet for coffee. Shadow, same to you too,went thru colubia Sc again. Hopefully, they willsend me back down texas way soon.Bill,keep the shiny side up and enjoy the sights. Mark, happy birthday bro. Soory to hear about your mom, Jim. Kim, I think in your part of the country,its either winter or almost winter..lol.We live in a beatufil country,get out and see it before its to late. Simon...I havent the knowledge to text on the telephone..feel free to call. Best part of the job inwhen the kids pass by in cars and motion for me to honk the airhorn..chuckle, I remember doing that as a kid. I guess its the little things for simple folks like me. Still writting "129th AHC' on my back doors, no luck yet.
alvis
USA - Friday, February 29, 2008 at 22:16:08 (MST)

Well, we leave Oceano, CA tomorrow morning (Central CA). We've got direction to take Hwy 46 towards the I-15 and Vegas. Unfortunately, the locals call Hwy 46 "Blood Alley"!! Oh joy - driving a 37 foot motorhome thru Blood Alley!!! Well, gonna take the snails pace!!! Will be good to be headed back towards home!!! Love you guys (and ladies)! Bill
Bill Wolf
USA - Friday, February 29, 2008 at 20:53:40 (MST)

Jim, I'm sorry for your loss. My Mom is 86 and doing pretty good. Ray, nice hearing from you. Glad you like my work. I've had my not fonda jane sticker on my truck for 8 years. Got it from Wink... Thanks again Wink..
Robbie
Rochester, NY USA - Friday, February 29, 2008 at 13:10:15 (MST)

Their addy is---- today@nbc.com
Gale
USA - Friday, February 29, 2008 at 13:07:37 (MST)

I'll have to get another "We're not FONDAJANE" bumper sticker for my cars again if this keeps up...Although Ms. Fonda claims to be a Born Again Christian,after her divorce from Ted Turner, she has never really apologised to the Vietnam Veterans, or this nation! I believe in forgiveness,but I can't forget the pain & division she & people like her brought and continue to bring. She's nothing like her Dad. she can't act either,although I do have fond adolescent memories of her in "Barbarella" lol. Keep yer'powder dry,Clear Left.lenny
Lenny "Fire" Adams <rtrwingnut@yahoo.com>
USA - Friday, February 29, 2008 at 12:26:45 (MST)

Flight, I was watching the Today Show when G.I.Jane came on. I quickly changed channels and later found out about her "slip of the tongue." Here's my response to NBC: Today Show, why should Meredith have to apologize to the public for the actions of Jane Fonda? A "Vagina" like her should be responsible for her own apologies. Mistake? Twice? I don't think so!! As a matter of fact, the word that she "mistakenly" spoke on national TV describes her perfectly. G.I. Jane should never have been allowed on the stage with those other nice women. G. Beard Vietnam Vet 67-68
Gale
USA - Friday, February 29, 2008 at 11:46:31 (MST)

Stickman.....I'm so very sorry for your loss. Vicki, thanks for telling us. Hope to see you both at the re-union. Mark, you don't look 55. L-Gently
Gently
USA - Friday, February 29, 2008 at 11:43:07 (MST)

Suppose to be 55 here Sunday. Dang global warming...........
Mark
USA - Friday, February 29, 2008 at 11:25:53 (MST)

Vicky, Tell Jim we send our condolence's.......
Mark
USA - Friday, February 29, 2008 at 11:24:47 (MST)

Greg, good to see you post. If'in you're OK with it, What's your E-mail addy? Gary, I see your going to go south & "thaw" out. Be care out there.
Bruno E Sanchez
Laredo, TX USA - Friday, February 29, 2008 at 10:02:11 (MST)

Hello to all my brothers and sisters,frist gail's recall on her manogram came back grate,she gose back in 6 months, Sue thanks for pushing her.I seem to be ok. still have thepain in the upper chest,they say not the heart.but o the 7th i see the heart DR at the va,I tell you all who get all that snow i ould not handle that. we got 3 inhes i wentn to pantic moded, but gail did well.I still have no teeth yet wating on dentis to get the molds.I talked to Alex they are giving him some serodies ( the stuff the the ball plays are not to use in case i speled it wrong so you know what i mean. said its helping.Rob your wood work looks grate.art grate talking to you. gently how are you doing and every one elese, i still take it slow when i do a lot my chest hurts,but i wante to say hi to all. Alvis next time you get close to balt,MD give me a call 410 836 3319 be good just to say hi.its 28 here. cant wait for spring.well i see you all inst louis,oh when are the reg forms coming out. well take care a brother always ray
Ray <stilwating@aol.com>
MD USA - Friday, February 29, 2008 at 08:17:22 (MST)

WOW, I just want spring to get here as I took my stepdaughter down to get on the bus this morning. Had to try and cross the road which is already packed ice @ 07:30 to get to the mail box. I am happy that it is supposed to get up to 37 today but the swings just give us pot holes big enough to eat a small car. I love living in the country too but guess the county forgets people are out here sometimes. I loved living in Columbus, GA even when it did snow.
Ken Strong Jr.
Lafayette, IN USA - Friday, February 29, 2008 at 07:48:57 (MST)

Animal, I feel kinda sorry for all yo folks who live in the tropics...every day it's the same ole same ole....85 degrees, sunny, afternoon breeze. UP here, we get to see a thirty degree swing in temperature, and it's still below freezing! This time of year, if we have a day when it gets to 40, everyone is runnig around in t shirts! We're due for another 15 plus inches of snow overnight. Art, when I was stationed in Columbus, we had the first snow in 50 some odd years. Paralyzed the southern half of georgia!
Kim
USA - Friday, February 29, 2008 at 06:47:29 (MST)

Why did the snow man get so excited the other day? He heard the snow "blower" start!!!! Yeah But Animal, You have to put up with all that sand ;-)))).........
Mark
USA - Thursday, February 28, 2008 at 19:39:21 (MST)

easy on the REBS....LOL
keith 72-73 <onereb@yahoo.com>
ms USA - Thursday, February 28, 2008 at 19:30:39 (MST)

JEFF you are wright we bring them south to sell them to REBs to use as TILLERS
Art
USA - Thursday, February 28, 2008 at 19:14:24 (MST)

Animal, A snowblower is a thing a Yankee loads on top of his car and then heads south. When he gets where someone asks him what it is he buys a house.
Jeff
Lake Norman, NC USA - Thursday, February 28, 2008 at 18:08:12 (MST)

Hello to all. Just wanted to let everyone know that Stickman's Mother passed away on the 21st, in Kentucky. It was a beautiful and very moving funeral, with the music in the Appalachian style. Jim's okay. Sad, of course, but Mom had been in bad health for awhile now, so it wasn't unexpected. I saw 5 flakes of snow, and thought it was a blizzard....
Vickey Burnsed
USA - Thursday, February 28, 2008 at 17:11:37 (MST)

Hi I walk in to home depo & there was a snow blower & if you get snow you can blow it off with a good huf of air out of your nose but it does get cold here but I can live with that.
Art
USA - Thursday, February 28, 2008 at 17:05:24 (MST)

Touche!--Animal---nothin like the islands-----Gale--the first two days will be in Sarasota and Bradenton--then on to Daytona--heard about a good shrimp&lobster place to check out in Titusville.-------Careful with that blower Smitty--no hands inside--stay warm if you can.-----Dennis Faucher had to get the suburban out with the snow plow the other day in Pa.---wee bit chilly there too.----later
Gary Woodward
Memphis, TN USA - Thursday, February 28, 2008 at 16:41:44 (MST)

What's a snowblower?
Animal
Puna, HI USA - Thursday, February 28, 2008 at 15:31:43 (MST)

geez i saw what you all back east got & i feel pretty lucky here only a few " here bit i did burn hell out of my R hand on snow blower but thank god i got hold of one, kinda dangerous for me to shovel anymore. Still wondering about reg form for reuninion & lookin fwd to seein ya again>>>>Respects & admiration to those there now & to you all>>>> Smitty
jim westwang 71-72
Sheridan, wyoming USA - Thursday, February 28, 2008 at 10:20:10 (MST)

Gary, check out the weather for Sarasota while you're down there. I'd love to be on Siesta Key Beach right now...............hot sand .........cool beer and big ole crab sandwich from Captain Curts.............:o))) Gale
Gale67-68
Clinton, In USA - Thursday, February 28, 2008 at 07:52:33 (MST)

Geeee!----All this chatter over the weather----Makes me feel guilty (NOT)--that I have to leave the 27-31 temps in Memphis and go back to Florida until the 10th of March.----I'll check the temp in Orlando, Sarasota,Coco Beach, etc while I'm there.---Mabey it will be warmer here when I come back.---------------Don McCort----Good to visit with you while I was in your area last week---will see you again in a couple of weeks and return you 71 book----thanks for the loan to copy.-------------------------Fred--I'm getting whiplash trying to look in every "orange" truck I pass---try calling and giving up your cell so I don't have to try and stop a semi with a Charger if I see the patch in the window!!!!!----901-351-0586---(when you push the little numbers and press send--in calls me)----------------Stay warm Bruno-----Later---------------snoopy----
Gary Woodward
Memphis, Tn USA - Thursday, February 28, 2008 at 05:03:25 (MST)

We picked up another 15 inches of snow yesterday. It's snowed for 14 out of the last 27 days this month. Hard to believe that just a couple weeks ago, I was lying on Cocoa Beach, 75 degrees, sun.........heading for the deep freeze for the next couple days, 10 below or lower.
Kim
Rome, Me. USA - Wednesday, February 27, 2008 at 17:38:23 (MST)

Monday (believe or not) was low 90's. Today its in sunny 7 in the low 70's. Keep the cold up there.
Bruno E Sanchez
Laredo, TX USA - Wednesday, February 27, 2008 at 13:57:54 (MST)

Her's wishing a sunburn on our Mr. Miller. :>))) L-Gently
Gently
USA - Wednesday, February 27, 2008 at 13:19:52 (MST)

Don, that ain't funny;-))))........I swear Gale. It snowed all day here. Cold as all get out this morning,and more snow due Friday. Oh well, it's February in Ohio. Bill W.....sounds like you are lovin' it man. That's great!!!! Hope all are doing OK. Haven't heard from Lou Rags in a while. you still out there Lou. I know lots read, but stay silent. Sure hope we get a huge turnout over in St. Louis this year. I am in contact with a guy that was stationed at Phu Cat AF Base in "69". He sent me some photos. Couple of some 129th ships. Can't see any tail numbers though. dang it....take care all..love ya........always a brother.....
Mark
USA - Wednesday, February 27, 2008 at 08:35:59 (MST)

Good morning everyone. Some good news for thos who get travel pay to the VA. I went Monday and they gave me $25 which I thought she made a mistake. They raised it from $.11 to $.28 a mile. Now if fuel prices can stay under $4 a gallon it will be better for a while.
Ken Strong Jr
Lafayette, IN USA - Wednesday, February 27, 2008 at 06:50:18 (MST)

just a short note to stir it up LOL IT IS SUPPOSED TO HIT 80 HERE ON FRIDAY he he he. later, Don
Don Miller
USA - Tuesday, February 26, 2008 at 18:07:46 (MST)

Well, here we are in Oceano, California - a really nice place. Got the motorhome situatated. Today, my son and I figured out how to lower the awning for the first time. Reminded me of trying to figure out how to install the hook in the huey with no instruction manual!! Anyways, we are having a nice time and its great to spend time with my oldest son, Matt. Haven't seen him in over a year. Gawd how time goes by faster and faster. After I finish a training class on Thurs/Fri, we will be heading back to Colorado Springs. The journey continues!!!! Bill
Bill Wolf
USA - Tuesday, February 26, 2008 at 16:48:11 (MST)

Mark, guess what? I bet that you are gonna get more!! We're supposed to get about 4" today with high winds. Oh well, spring is in the air. Bill & Kat, sounds great and I wish I could be there with you. Anything new on the VHCMA application forms? Gale
Gale
USA - Tuesday, February 26, 2008 at 06:33:11 (MST)

Bill, sounds like you guys are enjoying yourselfs. Well guess what? It snowed in Ohio again.................always a brother...........
Mark
USA - Tuesday, February 26, 2008 at 05:24:29 (MST)

Fred, Let me put it this way, we had to sell one of our kids just to fill it up!!! Seriously, its a 55 gallon tank - so at $3.49 a gallon - do the math!!! But we get a whopping 9-11 miles per gallon!!!! We are now in Oceano, California for a week while I attend a class in San Luis Obispo. Beautiful park right by the ocean and sand dunes. Kat and I are having a drink along with my son Matt. Wish you all could be here! Bill
Bill Wolf
USA - Monday, February 25, 2008 at 18:47:26 (MST)

Bill.....I got to ask.....How much does it cost to fill one of those RV`s up with gasoline?
Fred Skaggs
Springfield, NJ USA - Monday, February 25, 2008 at 17:05:58 (MST)

sounds great Bill. Bet Kat is having a ball.
alvis
USA - Monday, February 25, 2008 at 06:40:01 (MST)

Hi Flight! Well, my first real motorhome vacation/work continues. We left Colorado Springs on Feb 13th - a day ahead of schedule - as a snow storm was due to come down from Denver. Spent the first night in a WalMart lot in Las Vegas, New Mexico (Thank you Walmart!!!). Spent Valentines Day in Gallup, New Mexico and treated Kat to a very romantic Valentines dinner at the Denny's next to the KOA Campground (we aren't towing a car!). Then we spent a night at "Black Canyon City", Arizona - nice place!! We were told that I-8 to San Diego was closed so we thought we were stuck going I-10 toward Los Angeles, but then found out I-8 had reopened - so off we went. Been here at a nice rv park for a week and leaving tomorrow morning to drive up to a class in San Luis Obispo. Then on the 1st its back to home!! My oldest son Matt will be going with us and then stay with us for a month doing painting and some yard renovation. Have met a lot of VN vets along the way. Does any one have a 129th decal that can go in the back RV window? Let me know and I'll send you a check for it. Well, my grandson is coming to visit in 2 hours so I better get cleaned up. Take care, all!! Bill
Bill Wolf <VHCMAPresident@aol.com>
USA - Sunday, February 24, 2008 at 11:18:34 (MST)

Alvis & Kim, seems that I've heard the same applies here in the the Wabash River.
Gale
Clinton, In USA - Saturday, February 23, 2008 at 22:12:56 (MST)

It's pretty country, for sure! unfortunately, the guy wasn't lying when he told you about eating anything caught in the river. Fact is, there's a warning on eating fish caught anywhere in Maine, due to the high mercury levels. Some say it comes from the acid rain which is caused by the coal fired plants in the mid west. Added to that is the dioxin which used to be part of the paper making process. Catch and release is the order of the day!
Kim
USA - Saturday, February 23, 2008 at 17:49:16 (MST)

yea,Kim,I picked up at the papper mill there. 9 rolls,44 thousand pounds.Winding up thru the mountians to get there was with a pretty nice view.People had snow up mid way of their living room picture windows..just before I started hooking up...it started to snow again..I got out of there with my tail between my leg..lol.What I found interesting was the mail boxes.They hang them from ropes then set them on the ever higher mounting snow drifts from the plows.I asked about fishing in the beautiful white ,clear water river there.I was told "you can only eat one fish a year out of it'.course the guy may have been pulling my leg.Outstanding country up that way..I was impressed.
alvis
USA - Saturday, February 23, 2008 at 05:37:48 (MST)

howdy all, I've been silent for a while but I read almost every day. the show everyone is talking about is on again on Sunday and Monday at 2PM Arizona time on the National Geographic chanel I have it set up to tape in case I miss it. I've been working a bit lately and really enjoying it. I am sub contracting to Sun Creek Development inc. doing all kinds of repair etc. on their properties. it really taxes my abilities sometimes. I do everything from patching and painting walls to electrical work to carpentry work. lots of variety ... it AIN'T boreing LOL. take care all Later, Don
Don Miller
Valley Farms, AZ USA - Thursday, February 21, 2008 at 20:02:27 (MST)

Got this email today. Might anybody recall this guy that Huck is talking about? ################################################################################ Mister Jackson- I'm looking for a Mr. Wilson who was an instructor pilot in 'Nam during '69-'70. I was stationed at Phu Cat and he used to use our taxiways for autorotation practice. I worked in the tower at Phu Cat. Any help on hooking me up with him would certainly be appreciated. Thanks, Huck #################################################################################
Mark
USA - Thursday, February 21, 2008 at 19:13:31 (MST)

Alvis, did you do a pick up at the paper mill? I live about an hour from Rumford, maybe we can catch up if you come this way again. I work for Wausau papers in Jay.......Vietnam, WE didn't lose, the civilians gave up! The joke is the Vietnamese, who kicked the crap out of the Maoist regime in Cambodia, and stopped the spread of their brand of communism. So much for the domino theory.
Kim
USA - Thursday, February 21, 2008 at 18:36:47 (MST)

From Army Times today: PTSD victims no longer need to prove trauma By Kelly Kennedy - Staff writer Posted : Wednesday Feb 20, 2008 9:38:42 EST The Veterans Affairs Department has dumped a policy requiring combat vets to verify in writing that they have witnessed or experienced a traumatic event before filing a claim for post-traumatic stress disorder, said the chairman of the Senate Veterans Affairs Committee. This change provides a fairer process for veterans with service-connected PTSD, Sen. Daniel Akaka, D-Hawaii, said in a written statement. It leaves claim adjudicators more time to devote to reducing the staggering backlog of veterans claims. In the past, a veteran has had to provide written verification a statement from a commander or doctor, or testimony from co-workers that he or she was involved in a traumatic situation in order to receive disability compensation for PTSD from VA. The Defense Department uses the same rules in evaluating PTSD for disability retirement pay. In Iraq, troops joke about keeping a pen and paper on hand in case they witness a shooting or explosion or are injured themselves. That way, they can run around and have all their buddies sign a quick statement saying it really happened. The joke loses steam when a Marine has to prove he was involved in a traumatizing event when he had a hand blown off in that event, or when a soldier has to prove he watched his friends die to qualify for benefits. The rule also slows the process as veterans wait for yet more documentation before their claims may be processed. Akaka said he asked VA Secretary James Peake if the rule was necessary, and asked that it be removed. Peake agreed. I am pleased that the secretary took quick action to reverse this requirement after it was brought to his attention, Akaka said. In the future, veterans will be diagnosed with PTSD through a medical examination with no further proof necessary, Akaka said, adding that hes been told that Peake has already informed VA regional offices of the decision. VA officials were not immediately available for comment Monday, a federal holiday.
Gently
USA - Thursday, February 21, 2008 at 13:06:51 (MST)

Fred!!!! For cryin' out loud! 414-607-0527..use it! L-Gently
Gently
USA - Thursday, February 21, 2008 at 13:02:23 (MST)

Subject: A must see Video for Nam Vets http://www.operationmom.org/ToOurParents.html L-G
Gently
USA - Thursday, February 21, 2008 at 12:54:53 (MST)

Alvis I was going to give it a break from posting too much but had to agree with your point about the long term effort during the Cold War which we had won so far. It also applies to what we are trying to do now by going after the ones who would destroy our country. It makes me feel even more pride for my father who after two Wars ended his time in the Marines on Imo. He was stead fast behind all of us till the day he died & never questioned what we went to fight for. I guess that had helped me deal over the years too, plus flying along the DMZ in Korea or on the border in Germany. Fred you are right that all was a part of what we were fighting for. GOD Bless America.
Ken Strong Jr
Lafayette, IN USA - Thursday, February 21, 2008 at 06:32:33 (MST)

Anybody that has clear skies tonight can observe a Full eclipse of the moon going on right now. Here in the east it started at 10PM and will last for 50 minutes. Kinda cool. Not a bit of wind blowing and it looks odd...............take care all..............always a brother...........
Mark
USA - Wednesday, February 20, 2008 at 20:31:01 (MST)

HI I got one thing to say when they stop the B52 they should have did the same thing they did to crouts in the ww2 then but the GOV. would not let the MEN that know how to do it. Went to the VA to get battery for my scooter & they were maid in that place ware we kicked but NAM I just sead what next or what country we had a out standing COUNTRY back befor ww2 & Pacific back then there was nothing we could not make beter than what we by you go in wal mart & see a lot of recall slips hanging in there it jack me up with so & it so hard to find maid in USA on things. Well I will not let the next NAM specel go by I got HD now& hope it come on again. Art
Art
USA - Wednesday, February 20, 2008 at 20:29:33 (MST)

Gently, thank ou for the article and thinking of us. I spent lat night in Milwaukee, again. Kim, I was up in Rumsford Maine last week, beautiful country.Shadow,spent some time in CoLumbia.Ray,been all over Maryland the last few week.Spent SuperBowl sunday in my truck,in A wallmart parking lot,in Jacksonville Fla.Had to stay there 34 hours. For those of you around the Detroit Area, there is a pretty nice Vietnam Veterans park there,slick on a stick and all.Simon, I have ask about you riding along with me. No problem as just a passenger,still waiting on an answer as a BBC cameraman. Shrug..just wont tell them. The Tornado that came thru Indy 2 weeks ago,hit close to home.The damanage starts 5 houses away..that was a close one folks.Susan is frightened now, every time the wind kicks up.
alvis
USA - Wednesday, February 20, 2008 at 17:35:44 (MST)

I have gotten into many discussions over the years when I hear " We lost the vietnam war". I always say we we wining when we left. Of course the always say..." who runs that country now?". A very valid point,one I have been thinking about during the lonly days on the road.I hope I have came up with a decent response.Yes, the "North" runs the country now,BUT, wasnt the reason we were their in the first place,was to stop Russian influance and look at who is running Russia now. The "Soviet Union" is no more and the "Wall" came down.Most, if not all, of the USSR countries are now democarcies. So perhaps todays view,by non-Vietnam Veterans,is too narrow of a viewpoint. What ou think of that reasoning?
alvis
USA - Wednesday, February 20, 2008 at 17:22:18 (MST)

.....didn't get to see the show you all are talking about. Hope to the next time.........sounds like one that needs to be see............Man it has been a winter for snowfall around here. Getting another 2 to 3 inches today. Gosh darn pretty looking out in the woods.........Hope that all are doing OK. Sounds like we are. Good to see some of the Silent but readers chime in once in awhile......... Headed for Columbus this afternoon. Dee's sister flying in for their uncles funeral in Adrian MI tomorrow. Will be up there too............My Man Ray Gagner sent me a photo that he told me he had somewhere about 5 years ago. He found it last week. It is a awesome photo of Larry and Ray at Lane. I love to get them photos of Larry I have never seen. Just brings him more alive to me still. That's not morbid, as I have said before, with this site, and you guys and all the photos and information that has been uncovered in the last 10 years, it is if I know Larry better now then I did before. I thank ALL of you for that and will Cherish such things as the photos of Larry I never had before. THANKS RAY......and thatnks to ALL of you for being out there....................always a brother.............Mark
Mark
USA - Wednesday, February 20, 2008 at 06:08:34 (MST)

i have had a va shrink asking me for a long time what would make it better & i tell him " Get all those guys & go back & finish it RIGHT !!!!!!>>>> respects>> smitty
jim westwang 71-72
sheridan, wy USA - Wednesday, February 20, 2008 at 00:59:07 (MST)

Busy day here, first not Gov. Ridge talking here, I like him. This was some war corespondant who I never heard of, but hay they let any left wing idea fly at a college. The war is in Iraq that he is talking about. Maybe I am just to self rightciuos when it comes to thinking we were in Vietnam for the people in the South. But when you look at South Korea and how well they are doing because we did the right thing compared to the North who kill and strave their own people. The only reason I can sleep at night now is because Vietnam is at piece and are not all crazy. The longer countries like Iran or Iraq were left to brain wash their people, the bigger problems later. Gently is right that was a hard film to watch but it had many true points of the war. To make it short we were all let down by the politics and opinion polls leaving so many to suffer for nothing but a just cause. Take care guys.
Ken Strong Jr.
Lafayette, IN USA - Tuesday, February 19, 2008 at 19:59:46 (MST)

It's my understanding that the Vietnamese were able to stand on their own, as long as they had the support of American airpower and weapons. When congress cut off all aid, things fell apart. That's what will probably happen in Iraq...... I'm dealing with some mixed emotions over that one. I still don't believe we had any business allowing ourselve to get lied into that country, but...... the thought of just pulling out????? That bothers me to no end!
Kim
USA - Tuesday, February 19, 2008 at 16:16:54 (MST)

It's also showing: Sunday, February 4PM(EST)...Monday, February 25, 4PM(EST). For those who missed it: "Inside the Vietnam War" on the National Geographic Channel. Someone please tape it for our friends who don't have Cable. We can work out the details through our Christmas fund if agreed upon by the Board. L-Gently
Gently
USA - Tuesday, February 19, 2008 at 14:33:01 (MST)

Yours was a "Just Cause"....always remember that. Art, we'll find out if anyone recorded it and see what we can do to make copies for all to see. But everyone needs to remember and take note that it's very difficult to watch, and will bring up some anger and sadness in all who watch it. Love to all-Gently
Gently
USA - Tuesday, February 19, 2008 at 14:16:54 (MST)

Good afternoon Bite n'Strikerz! Have been away for a while. Just want to say Happy,healthy,prosperous new 08,to you & yours. I would like to know what all of the apologies are about..could someone please enlighten me?? My oldest son Lenny just re-enlisted adding another year in reserve. he's still a junior at Stonybrook college in Long Is. The other guy, Danny is a Airfarce cadet major @Potsdam U..Needless to say, I'm concerned for our military personnel. Pray for our Nation guys! Thanx again Bill & Mark for all you do! Respectfully,lenny Clear Left
Lenny "Fire"Adams <rtrwingnut@yahoo.com>
USA - Tuesday, February 19, 2008 at 11:24:36 (MST)

Ridge is former Gov of Pennsylovania, former and first Director of Homeland Security and now I think someone fairly high up in John McCain's organization. Which war was he talking about?
jeff
nc USA - Tuesday, February 19, 2008 at 10:31:45 (MST)

Wink I hope other got to see it last night and I did try to record it but my recorder wouldn't do so in either HD or analog. We have not had Direct TV for long so not sure whats up? I am glad still that the program was done so well and wish they could show it in all the history classes in high school & college. Thomas Ridge is on our news at noon saying the war is a tradgity. Still not sure who he is, but don't like him already. All please take care.
Ken Strong Jr.
Lafayette, IN USA - Tuesday, February 19, 2008 at 10:05:30 (MST)

HI I could not watch it did not have NGC plus you got to have hd recever I will have one put in wedday I hope it will come on again or if some one had recored it I like to have a copy of it or if some one could tell me how to get one. I am puting a box to gether that one day when Scooter get in school & he will read about NAM he be able to take this stuff & show not just what I did but what all NAM VET did over there for are COUNTRY & for all how gave there lifes for FREDOM. Art
Art
USA - Tuesday, February 19, 2008 at 08:21:49 (MST)

morning flight; i too watched inside veitnam war.i thought it was done very well. ken i agree with you, we shouldn,t left south veitnam holding the bag on their own. our government knew that once we left country that the north would move in,as they did.and the government just turned its back on south veitnam.i was sick to my stomach than as i am now but not for the government of south veitnam but for the people of the south. i knew a lot of good people their and my thought was these people dependedon us and believed that we would be there for them an because of that they signed their own death warrant.wether or not you sent time in nam or not we all felt the wrath of our generation for many years there after. we have nothing to be ashamed of. that falls on the shuolders of othersin this country. that said we all should be proud of what we did and nothing less. wink 3/69-10/70
wink
lake wales, fl USA - Tuesday, February 19, 2008 at 08:19:51 (MST)

Gently I hope some others got to read your post. I have to say that I am still dealing with the feelings after watching the program and the feelings expressed by the vets on there. I guess from one point I wish that someone would show what the Koreans did with us there. The feeling of the loss is still hard to deal with but learned more information that only made me feel worse. On thing is we wre in a news blackout being there at the end sort of surprised me. Politics aside I don't think we should have walked away than just as we can't walk away now. If anyone watched "Inside North Korea" before the program it just proves how screwed up brainwashing can be. So the first thing on the news tonight was a War Reporter talking at Purdue about how we can't win and that the next President will inharit this war. Not what I needed to hear. I hope everyone is doing well.
Ken Strong Jr 72-73
Lafayette, IN USA - Monday, February 18, 2008 at 21:29:43 (MST)

gently; thanks for the heads up on the program. glad i didn't miss it paul
paul mcgrath
lasalle, il USA - Monday, February 18, 2008 at 19:05:07 (MST)

FYI: To All, the National Geographic channel is showing a new film, "Inside the Vietnam War", on Monday. Look at your local cable channels for details. VVA was privileged to host a preview of the film last Wednesday in DC. Because of the graphic nature of the film, we suggested that a note be attached at the end. Please encourage everyone to watch this film, thanks John Rowan, President Just Passing it on. L-Gently
Gently
USA - Monday, February 18, 2008 at 12:47:33 (MST)

well, alas fair idea but i checked the schedule & the Cardinals are away except for the 18th against KC Royals>>>>>>>>>smitty
jim westwang 71-72
Sheridan, wyoming USA - Saturday, February 16, 2008 at 13:56:58 (MST)

thought maybe if the Cardinals were at home, might be nice to take in a game, anyone up for it?????????????? Smitty
jim westwang 71 72
sheridan, wy USA - Friday, February 15, 2008 at 19:48:12 (MST)

Good Afternoon Flight: Will no solution on the foot as of yet. But, come june I will be in ST. Louis. Getting word that a few more of the 1st group of the 65/66 era will be attending for the 1st time. It has me setting on ready now. Did't realize how important it was seeing the Brothers of the 129th and their families every year. This will be the official 10th 129th reunion. It started in 1998 with Glenn Pearmain and myself. And has great with the help of Mark and this web site every year. If your in contact with a 129th brother whom don't visit this site. give them a call and let them know about the 129th reunion in June. If any one has questions they can contact me on my cell phone at 901-487-0374. Looking forward to seeing you in St. Louis. Always A Brother!!
Alex <afernwal@comcast.net>
Collierville, TN USA - Friday, February 15, 2008 at 15:09:12 (MST)

Hey Mark, sorry I missed you on the Messenger. I was upstairs getting a dring and walked in as you were clearing out.. Try it again when U get a chance.. Or send me your Messenger email address so I can add you to my contact list.. Take care Brother.. C Ya.. Kal...>>>
Kal 67/68
USA - Thursday, February 14, 2008 at 20:39:16 (MST)

Hey Ken......go I.U. They only meet once this year down at Bloomington. Bad place for a bunch of freshmen to come in to. Coach Painter has them "perkin", so, who knows!!! GO IU!!!!
Gale
USA - Wednesday, February 13, 2008 at 21:55:56 (MST)

Colombia, eh? I went down there in August to work at "the farm", a retreat cabin and property on Lago Guatape near El Penol southeast of Medellin... interesting country too. Lots of fresh fruit and of course great coffee!
Dave Powers
USA - Wednesday, February 13, 2008 at 13:58:23 (MST)

Yep, Chile was sooooo nice. I went down to Llanquihue as part of an 18-person team to work on a Caretaker's Cabin at a new Christian Retreat Center. We did some sightseeing also, visiting Volcan Osorno, Lago Todos Los Santos, Valparaiso, Vina Del Mar, and Santiago. Had a great trip!
Dave Powers
USA - Wednesday, February 13, 2008 at 11:36:35 (MST)

CORRECTION: The address to send checks for the books is 6433 Summer Grace STreet, Colorado Springs, CO 80923. (Had the house # wrong - but neighbor brought checks over). Bill
Bill Wolf
USA - Wednesday, February 13, 2008 at 07:45:01 (MST)

Bill, Congrats on getting your dream on wheels. I was glad to just get a 20ft trailer and my wife and I have spent a third of the time in it stopping at rest areas. Still that was great to pull over and start the generator, turn on the TV & computer plus know you have food. Beats trying to get off in Atlanta to try to eat somewhere. I am also sorry to say that living here next to Purdue I used to run the other direction during games here. They just pulled a thing trying to keep students from camping out to get tickets a week ago. Seems some of them were staying in tents for several days to be in the front of the line. I agree with them and say if they want to sleep in line to get a ticket, more power to "em".
Ken Strong Jr
Lafayette, IN USA - Wednesday, February 13, 2008 at 06:28:48 (MST)

Hey Flight...well, getting ready for another road trip. Bought a Class A motorhome (my dream for the last 10 years) and am giving it a shake-down starting Thursday as we drive from Colorado to San Diego (my old home town). Of course, I will have the 129th decal in the back window!! Will leave on Thursday (the 14th) and get back around the 30th. This thing is huge! Even has a fireplace - can u believe that! Wish me luck!!!! Kinda reminds me of my first flight as a CrewChief!!! Just wish I had a couple of '60's on the sides!! LOL. Always a Brother - Bill
Bill Wolf <VHCMAPresident@aol.com>
USA - Tuesday, February 12, 2008 at 19:14:25 (MST)

Ya all Indiana guys......I`d love to go to the Purdue vs Indiana basketball game...that will be a hell of a game.....
Fred Skaggs
NJ USA - Tuesday, February 12, 2008 at 19:06:36 (MST)

Hello everybody Alex I,m good to go for st louis, got my room reserved.Plan on arriving on the 19th really looking foward to seeing you & all my brothers. Mark it takes a real man to admit his mistakes God only knows how many I,ve made. take a good back lead watch your tracers & never miss. Gods richest blessings to you all TRuman
truman mills <trumil54@bellsouth.net>
moss point, MS USA - Tuesday, February 12, 2008 at 18:47:36 (MST)

Dave Powers.....sounds great...Did ya build a church?.....I work with a Columbian brother, Umberto, great guy.....Umberto owns a farm in Columbia. Being that my wife`s people have farmed since 1845, my father-in-law is coming here to Jersey to meet with Umberto. And they are going to "talk shop". But Umberto has a undergrad in Agriculture and Rural Development from a Columbian University. He`s a well educated man and did everything legal to be in the States.
Fred Skaggs
NJ USA - Tuesday, February 12, 2008 at 16:40:48 (MST)

Wink, got your check...hope you got the book. Ah....Kokomo!!!!!! Can't wait! Wer need to do a video while we're there this year and try to figure out how to put it on the web site for all to view. It would certainly encourage all to come visit our comfortable and loving summer gathering. Er, maybe it wouldn't. LOL!! L-Gently
Gently
USA - Tuesday, February 12, 2008 at 13:08:44 (MST)

Jim (Dust-Off): If you go to "Rays Map Room" ,you'll find that there are a bunch of maps there. One of them is of Lane. It has a pic of a Huey dust off taking off. Check it out.
Bruno E Sanchez
Laredo, TX USA - Tuesday, February 12, 2008 at 12:39:11 (MST)

Hi Rick, Gus hasn't been to a reunion yet. He brought the main rotor blade to Pop-A-Top a few years ago. Hey Gus, how 'bout laying off work for a few days and driving down to St Louis in June!!?? Gale
Gale
USA - Tuesday, February 12, 2008 at 10:20:43 (MST)

Gale I haven't seen Gus since Jan69. Still working on the const. Flight be careful out there
Rick England
USA - Tuesday, February 12, 2008 at 06:49:51 (MST)

Gale,That was the first time for me to attend Kokomo.I really enjoyed it and plan to do in again this year.Everyone opened their welcome to me,And I also met a couple of guys from my Home Viet nam Unit[ 489th Air ambulance co[ DUSTOFF ].One of the guys that was with the Engineers Said something to me that I still remember very clearly he said{if everyone in the world could getalong as well as the Viet Vets,there would not be any more WARS in this world.}
jim {Dustoff} <jimu006@yahoo.com>
Shiloh, ILL USA - Monday, February 11, 2008 at 14:14:16 (MST)

It was a great trip to Mark's last year and would be great to do again. Guys I am still sort of up in the air about what to do about Kokomo as they are letting members make reservations now. I would still like to try and get sites together if possible.
Ken Strong Jr.
Lafayette, IN USA - Monday, February 11, 2008 at 13:25:45 (MST)

Chile was great... 90's in Santiago on Friday!
Dave Powers
USA - Monday, February 11, 2008 at 13:19:08 (MST)

Gale....I recall one of those Kokomo gigs that Rick England was there and Ted Gustafson. And Katheran, The one that wears Shanley and Dunlaps Braclets. Correct??.....I am thinking about having the LZ Markey Mark also.........always a brother.....
Mark
USA - Monday, February 11, 2008 at 10:29:59 (MST)

Mornin' flight, Another dreary, cold day here in Indiana. Supposed to get another 3-6" of snow tonight. Debbie's sick with the flu. She was hardly ever sick til she started working at the CVS Pharmacy. Everything's fine otherwise...............seems like I just waste time trying to get thru the winter and then try to make up for it in the summer. I'm debating on having another "mini 129th" here on Memorial Day weekend...anyone game??? Mark, are you having "LZ Markymark" again in July or was that too much for you & Dee!? :o)) I wish more people could make it to Kokomo in Sept. That is such a neat weekend. You can rough it or get a motel a few miles away. The 1st year I went, I slept in the cab of my small pickup. Then another year in the back seat of my '92 Mustang convertible (think that wasn't fun). Then one year in a tent with Mark & Ron. Then in a cap on my Ford Ranger and have since upgraded to my '64 Shasta SC 16' towed with my '00 Ford F-150. I think I'm set now for a while!!! We have a pretty good group of 129ther's that show up and is growing. Me (and my brother-in-law Dennis), Mark & Dee, Ron Paye, Kal Bergstrom, Alvis & Susan, Rainer & Dee, Katharine & Rick, Joe & Gently, Paul & his wifes cookies, Ken & Janet Strong, Pete Rhome, Jim (dustoff), Rick England.............have I forgotten anyone guys? Help me out!! Gale 67-68
Gale
USA - Monday, February 11, 2008 at 09:05:58 (MST)

FYI-----L-J The National Personnel Records Center (NPRC) has provided the following website for veterans to gain access to their DD-214's online: http://vetrecs.archives.gov/ This may be particularly helpful when a veteran needs a copy of his DD-214 for employment purposes. NPRC is working to make it easier for veterans with computers and Internet access to obtain copies of documents from their military files. Military vetera ns and the next of kin of deceased former military members may now use a new online military personnel records system to request documents. Other individuals with a need for documents must still complete the Standard Form 180, which can be downloaded from the online web site. Because the requester will be asked to supply all information essential for NPRC to process the request, delays that normally occur when NPRC has to ask veterans for additional information will be minimized. The new web-based application was designed to provide better service on these requests by eliminating the records centers mailroom and processing time.
Gently
USA - Monday, February 11, 2008 at 08:59:41 (MST)

Bill Wolf.....sent chnage in zip code to the web master........always a brother..........
Mark
USA - Monday, February 11, 2008 at 06:00:41 (MST)

Mark, can you change my zip code to 80923. Thanks. Bill
Bill Wolf
USA - Sunday, February 10, 2008 at 08:46:56 (MST)

Don, good to hear from you buddy! See you in St Louie....Gale
Gale
USA - Saturday, February 09, 2008 at 09:44:52 (MST)

Hi All Thanks for your concerns just had high winds and rain here I'am S.E. of Nashville the bad weather was to the north and east. Hope to see all of you at the reuoion
Don McCort
La Vergne , TN USA - Saturday, February 09, 2008 at 09:33:27 (MST)

It's been raining here everyday for a month. We got 21 inches in one 24 hour period. It sucks, but I know it could be worse. Please stay safe and warm over there in the "real world"...........new e-mail............stonefacehawaii@yahoo.com..............new website...............www.stoneface.smugmug.com.................Aloha Nui.......Greg Henkel, 1st Flt Plt 7/71-2/72...............
Animal
Puna, HI USA - Saturday, February 09, 2008 at 00:38:32 (MST)

Hi you guy got to go to youtubo they want the MARIENS out of berkele & you know what they did back when we were in NAM just look at thes $head.
Art
USA - Friday, February 08, 2008 at 21:18:43 (MST)

Dwight Hamett .......need a new email address for you............
Mark
USA - Friday, February 08, 2008 at 21:10:42 (MST)

I sent a mass email out and the below names are the ones that came back with now delivery. Please update for me or if anybody knows these guys new address forward them to me...............always a brother................
Mark
USA - Friday, February 08, 2008 at 20:18:50 (MST)

Carl Posten.....need new address for you...........
Mark
USA - Friday, February 08, 2008 at 20:17:12 (MST)

Greg Henkel.......need new address for you...........
Mark
USA - Friday, February 08, 2008 at 20:16:37 (MST)

Gerald Gilliam....need new address for you
Mark
USA - Friday, February 08, 2008 at 20:15:16 (MST)

Valdez Edgardo...need new address for you.........
Mark
USA - Friday, February 08, 2008 at 20:14:27 (MST)

Stacy McLain......need new address for you..........
Mark
USA - Friday, February 08, 2008 at 20:09:48 (MST)

T4ed Gustafson.....need new email address for you.....
Mark
USA - Friday, February 08, 2008 at 20:08:21 (MST)

Ron Paye.......need address for you..........
Mark
USA - Friday, February 08, 2008 at 20:07:03 (MST)

Mike Squires.need new email address for you.....
Mark
USA - Friday, February 08, 2008 at 20:06:06 (MST)

Frank Sharp...need new email address for you......
Mark
USA - Friday, February 08, 2008 at 20:05:14 (MST)

John Dillman.Need new email address for you
Mark
USA - Friday, February 08, 2008 at 20:02:09 (MST)

Larry Stokes???? Need email address for you.....
Mark
USA - Friday, February 08, 2008 at 20:01:26 (MST)

Richard Laughlin.......need new email address for you please.
Mark
USA - Friday, February 08, 2008 at 19:58:15 (MST)

Rick Benedict????..need new email address for you please.........
Mark
USA - Friday, February 08, 2008 at 19:56:05 (MST)

Bill Leach???? if you still out there please send nre email address???
Mark
USA - Friday, February 08, 2008 at 19:54:32 (MST)

Hey Bernie Hernandez??? Send me your current email address for an update please.
Mark
USA - Friday, February 08, 2008 at 19:49:56 (MST)

Hey Pete Nolen???? Ray Colles email bounced back to me. You got a different for him???
Mark
USA - Friday, February 08, 2008 at 19:47:28 (MST)

Wayne Fields???...what is your current email address?
Mark
USA - Friday, February 08, 2008 at 19:41:39 (MST)

Hey jim O. Great to see your post brother..............always a brother...........
Mark
USA - Friday, February 08, 2008 at 19:39:43 (MST)

The weather is beautiful here in the southeast, but today has not been good to Savannah, Ga. I have been seeing you post in the past Gary Woodward and wonder if you remember me. I was in First flight in 71-72. I stayed in the service and retired and now live close to Sav. If you are going to be close to Savannah area post and I will try and meet up with you. Take care look forward to St louie,,,,Stickman
Jim "stickman" Oliver <jsticks@g-net.net>
Pembroke , GA USA - Friday, February 08, 2008 at 19:38:19 (MST)

Well as Gary stated we are ok here in the Memphis/Collierville area. The tornado missed us by a very few miles. Liz did see the tornado from our backyard heading this way. But, the Mall was between us and the tornado. It was about 50% or more destroyed. The area has no power. All the power in the area will have to be rebuilt from the ground up. No repair job for these folks. I will be taking a week of vacation this coming week to rest my foot. The doctor hasn't found the right cure yet. Don McCourt live south of Nashville TN. off of 24 towards Chatannoga Tn. Fred Alvis lost your cell phone number. My cell is 901-487-0374 for anyone whom wants it. As soon as Tom finalize the golf and and a few things with the hotel. HE ill post the registration for the reunion. Be paient. Always A Brother!!
Alex <afernwal@comcast.net>
Collierville, TN USA - Friday, February 08, 2008 at 16:05:12 (MST)

am fine here in corinth. kinda passed all around me. lord is good to me. thanks,
keith letson 72-73
corinth, ms USA - Friday, February 08, 2008 at 15:54:24 (MST)

Copy that Gary. Have sent your info to the webmaster also...Hey Kim, thanks for the info on refinancing the cabin. I think I will wait for a spell. Talk is that the rate may change again before it's all over with the housing market..........always a brother.........
Mark
USA - Friday, February 08, 2008 at 12:10:41 (MST)

Thanks Gary, Don Mc Cort is in Lavergne now. His address is 125 Stoneridge Pkwy. As a matter of fact he stopped by "LZ Markymarks " last July in Ohio. Beautiful day here in Indiana today....sunny & 46.
Gale
Clinton, In US of A - Friday, February 08, 2008 at 09:24:38 (MST)

Gale----the contact log shows Don and Val in Florida unless they moved to Lavergne,Tn since last update.???
Gary Woodward
Memphis, USA - Friday, February 08, 2008 at 05:47:52 (MST)

Checked the area for Dan and Val in Lavergne/Nashville area but found no reports of tornado activity there----R.Keith Letson in Corinth,Ms. may have gotten some his way though as he is closer to our area.----Checking the reports after the fact show a lot more damage than I thought there would be.-----Next week will be better weather as I will be in Florida all week visiting clients--est average of 75.-------------Will be back in the Nashville area the following week then Georgia next and back to Florida after.------------Thanks to all for checking on our area--yea--you too Bruno.-Dawg--------------------Mark***make sure you add me to your list--if need,I will re-send info--thanks-----------------Snoopy Out--------
Gary Woodward <garywdsi@yahoo.com>
Memphis, Tn USA - Friday, February 08, 2008 at 05:41:12 (MST)

Hey all, i had a 2 day window & went to Rapid City, SD to see my son at college, during this time, all those tornados hit, all the winter storms in great lakes area, west coast innundated with snow, super tuesday was on & saw a bunch of that & then Romney dropped out. Came back here a while ago to a large wreck out on I-90 with lots of cops , 2 ambulances etc, due to the high wind i think. Bitch of a time makin it in but did ok. now at home with gusts 50-60 mph, blowing & drifting snow but have been through this before. I surely hope & pray that everyone is ok & didn't lose too much>>> Respects>> smitty
jim westwang 71 72
sheridan, wy USA - Thursday, February 07, 2008 at 22:48:03 (MST)

Is good to hear from all that went through the storms. Sounds like all is OK for now. Max Whittington.......Rick Jensen............James Ellis..........Wes Griffith.........Lowell Bass........Brain Rinehart...........Larry Stokes.........Gerald Mogan..........The names above I sincerely apologize to for just now getting to having you request for your names to be put in the CONTACTS section...........always a brother
Mark
USA - Thursday, February 07, 2008 at 19:08:11 (MST)

Hi every one I was glad that every one ok & for the one that are not PRAY FOR THEM.
Art
USA - Thursday, February 07, 2008 at 13:34:45 (MST)

Fred A. Are you OK? We know you drive a truck. On IH-57 south of Effinghm,Il to Matthews,MO one of our drivers said he counted "11" 18 wheelers flipped over in the median due to the high winds. Anyway, Fred take & don't grind them too much. Adios. Dawg 426
Bruno E Sanchez
Laredo, TX USA - Thursday, February 07, 2008 at 12:38:34 (MST)

Gary, We're glad that you are ok and thanks for the info on Alex & Liz. Do you have any info on Lavergne Tn where Don & Valorie McCort lives?
Gale
USA - Thursday, February 07, 2008 at 10:57:11 (MST)

Gary, sure glad you're ok dude. I saw "it' on the news. It was very depressing. Like the NAM. All the destruction. Damn it.
Bruno E Sanchez
Laredo, TX USA - Thursday, February 07, 2008 at 07:04:28 (MST)

Lurch????..is that you????........Mark
Mark
USA - Wednesday, February 06, 2008 at 21:17:32 (MST)

Just got off the phone with Alex-----all good at his house too-----he said the foot is still giving him fits though----the Boot suggestion the doctor made didn't work out so he has to take meds every three hours to stay on his feet.--------------later
Gary <Woodward>
Memphis, USA - Wednesday, February 06, 2008 at 20:22:42 (MST)

hi all.....been awhile
ronald keith letson <onereb@yahoo.com>
corinth, ms USA - Wednesday, February 06, 2008 at 19:32:30 (MST)

WE don't have to worry about the well runnin' dry over here in Ohio Gale. That's fer sure. Rain finally stopped today with snow on the way. AHHH, winter in Ohio. I love it..........always a brother...........
Mark
USA - Wednesday, February 06, 2008 at 19:29:35 (MST)

Gale-----All good at our house and the family in Memphis and Southaven area-----Haven't talked to Alex yet ------------------Most passed on either side of my place out in the county--had to chain down a few things but no damage --------thanks
Gary Woodward
Memphis, Tn USA - Wednesday, February 06, 2008 at 19:29:04 (MST)

Flight, here's wishing the best to all 129thers & their families in the path of the tornados. All is fine here in Indiana....please check in. Gale
Gale
USA - Wednesday, February 06, 2008 at 17:14:10 (MST)

Hey Flight, if you are interested in obtaining a copy(s) of "Bite & Strike", send a check for $35 per book made out to "129th AHC" (not to me. The cost covers the book, CDRROM (photo video), packaging, postage, and a little left over for the 129th Christmas Fund. The book is over 300 pages with hundreds of photos, a beautiful glossy cover with artwork from Joe Kline (a vietnam vet and nationally recognized artist). There are only about 40 books left and when they are gone - they are gone! So, if you want one, get your checks to: 129th AHS, 6344 Summer Grace St., Colorado Springs, CO 80923. I'll bring what ever books are left to the 08 Reunion in St. Louis! Always a Brother! Bill
Bill Wolf <VHCMAPresident@aol.com>
USA - Tuesday, February 05, 2008 at 09:30:56 (MST)

Alvis...414-607-0527. We're never home..but do try. The door is open:>)) L-J
Gently
USA - Monday, February 04, 2008 at 14:56:33 (MST)

Keep buying those books! We haven't had a check in awhile and we need the money for the Fund to get you to the re-union. L-Gently
Gently
USA - Monday, February 04, 2008 at 14:46:27 (MST)

I do remember that much. It was east of our base just around the corner of the pucat mts. I remember because if the AC hadn't listen to me that day we would of crashed on the mountain top. I smell GAS and the AC had the Pilot put on his gas mask before we started unloading. We had to hover and kick them out and the last box was CS Gas and it went everywhere.
James Ellis <drellis101@hotmail.com>
Morehead, NC USA - Monday, February 04, 2008 at 14:07:23 (MST)

James, I too don't remember a lot of names. It was "just another day". For example. To this very day I dont know where we were loading the supplies to take to the Korean grunts.
Bruno E Sanchez
Laredo, TX USA - Monday, February 04, 2008 at 13:56:37 (MST)

"Ditto"
Bruno E Sanchez
Laredo, TX USA - Monday, February 04, 2008 at 13:51:01 (MST)

Rick Thanks, I have been using what I could find on this site and using it but they always want more proof. I know alot of our brothers don't remember alot like me. When I went on a mission I never knew what it was or where it was. It was a job and it didn't seem to matter at the time or I would have written everything down. I just trusted my brothers that I flew with. Have a great day
James Ellis <drellis101@hotmail.com>
Morehead, NC USA - Monday, February 04, 2008 at 12:42:37 (MST)

Goog morning 129th I would just take a moment to let you know that it has been 42 years since I have seen aney of my brothers since 1966 I want so mutch to get down to St Lewis this year, we are about 3hrs from there, this will probley the onley time that I will get to see every one. I just got the word five days ago PTSD has come to a close for me I'm 100% and not workable It tool 42 years. Dont give up it will come. Have a great week and look forword to seaing you all in St Lewis Carman 745 Clear on the right OUT>
Joe Nicolich <joeandkristy@citlink.net>
Nauvoo, IL USA - Monday, February 04, 2008 at 11:52:55 (MST)

Fred, I'm sending you a copy of the VETERN, because you, Mark, and Ron Paye are in it. I figure the other 2 are VVA members so they'll have a copy. Ii will come in a tan thick envelope from UWM, so don't toss it. Susan, if he's gone you can open it, right Fred? :>))) Ray, I got your phone message....I'm not sure who you're talking about. Can you email me the name? I'll get back and read the posts later today. Have to catch mny breath right now. L-Gently
Gently
USA - Monday, February 04, 2008 at 11:25:46 (MST)

Sgt. Ellis I used the company history from 67 and 68. I think it helped. It has about tet in there.
Rick England
AZ USA - Monday, February 04, 2008 at 07:25:20 (MST)

What 129th History Books are you referring to? Is their any thing in them that might help me with my VA Claims. I hope everyone is having a nice day and God Bless everyone of you. Love All
James Ellis <drellis101@hotmail.com>
Morehead, NC USA - Monday, February 04, 2008 at 05:06:05 (MST)

Ray... I don't think they have the registration forms on line yet.. Good to see you are doing better now!!. I hope that they get it all fixed soon. I hope to be talking to you on Messenger soon.. Take care.. Kal...>>>
Kal 67/68
USA - Sunday, February 03, 2008 at 12:33:28 (MST)

hello flight i been looking for the regestration forms .i got something to renewbut they want my dd214 air metals i never had to do this before,some tell me what to dosorry i am mixed up a brother always ray
ray <stilwating@aol.com>
md USA - Sunday, February 03, 2008 at 11:12:12 (MST)

hello to all i seem to be getting better got one more ting too go threw,. but ART CALL ME ASP OK WANT TO TALK TO YOU ,CALL ASSOON AS YOU CAN.
Ray <stilwating@aol.com>
md USA - Sunday, February 03, 2008 at 09:00:00 (MST)

Atta boy Paul !!!
Gale
USA - Saturday, February 02, 2008 at 14:13:22 (MST)

ok gale took the hint made reservations for friday and saturday at the reunion.can't go for longer as the next friday i leave for a week in canada.
paul mcgrath
lasalle, il USA - Saturday, February 02, 2008 at 12:50:37 (MST)

Hi all, i don't see a registration form yet for St. Louis????>>>>>> Smitty
jim westwang 71-72
sheridan, wy USA - Saturday, February 02, 2008 at 10:02:48 (MST)

Just a reminder and info for "Newbies"!! 129th AHC REUNION 2008 JUNE 18, 2008 - June 22, 2008 ST. LOUIS, MO The Reunion Hotel this year will be: Crown Plaza Hotel at the Airport 11228 LONE EAGLE DRIVE BRIDGETON, MO 63044 Room Rates are $79.73 Taxes included per night. good for 4 days before and 4 days after Reservations can be made at no up front cost and you can cancel up to 4:00pm central time the day of arrival with no penalty. Use the group booking code VHC. Reservation Numbers: 314-291-6700 When you call the number above request IN HOUSE RESERVATIONS NOTE: PLEASE BOOK YOUR ROOM EARLY Go to the link below to see the hotel.
Gale 67-68
USA - Saturday, February 02, 2008 at 07:55:23 (MST)

Just a reminder and info for "Newbies"!! REUNION 2008 JUNE 18, 2008 - June 22, 2008 ST. LOUIS, MO The Reunion Hotel this year will be: Crown Plaza Hotel at the Airport 11228 LONE EAGLE DRIVE BRIDGETON, MO 63044 Room Rates are $79.73 Taxes included per night. good for 4 days before and 4 days after Reservations can be made at no up front cost and you can cancel up to 4:00pm central time the day of arrival with no penalty. Use the group booking code VHC. Reservation Numbers: 314-291-6700 When you call the number above request IN HOUSE RESERVATIONS NOTE: PLEASE BOOK YOUR ROOM EARLY Go to the link below to see the hotel.
Gale 67-68
USA - Saturday, February 02, 2008 at 07:54:39 (MST)

Just a reminder and info more "Newbies"!! REUNION 2008 JUNE 18, 2008 - June 22, 2008 ST. LOUIS, MO The Reunion Hotel this year will be: Crown Plaza Hotel at the Airport 11228 LONE EAGLE DRIVE BRIDGETON, MO 63044 Room Rates are $79.73 Taxes included per night. good for 4 days before and 4 days after Reservations can be made at no up front cost and you can cancel up to 4:00pm central time the day of arrival with no penalty. Use the group booking code VHC. Reservation Numbers: 314-291-6700 When you call the number above request IN HOUSE RESERVATIONS NOTE: PLEASE BOOK YOUR ROOM EARLY Go to the link below to see the hotel.
Gale 67-68
USA - Saturday, February 02, 2008 at 07:53:54 (MST)

Flight: The verdict is a ruptured tendon in my left foot. never heard of it before. I will wear a boot for a week or so. The doctor will have some special supports made for my shoes. I'm hoping the doctor is right. As the reunion gets nearer. We will have to have a count on how many 129th Brothers and there Families while be attending this year in St. Louis. It, will matter when it come to a meeting room. The group with the largest group attending will get a room. The hotels aren't giving as many free rooms any more for the mini-reunions that we have had in the past. Always A Brother!! I have added our new email on my last few postings.
Alex <alfernwal@comcast.net>
Collierville, TN USA - Saturday, February 02, 2008 at 07:52:01 (MST)

Just in case anyone has missed this: http://home.comcast.net/~singingman7/TNOTW.htm
Gale67-68
USA - Saturday, February 02, 2008 at 07:45:44 (MST)

Jim - will send you the book as soon as I get your address. For others who are waiting, books ordered will go out today! Hope all of you in the midwest are staying safe in this nasty weather. For everyone, please make reservations for St Louis and lets make this our biggest year yet!! Bill
Bill Wolf <VHCMAPresident@aol.com>
USA - Friday, February 01, 2008 at 09:34:43 (MST)

Flight: Bill it's been rough lately. At least the Doctors found your problem. Haven't got the results back on my MRI yet. Can't walk or put pressure on my left foot and ankle area. Have to have 3 pain pills a day to get me through to be to walk and work. VA and civilan Doctors are puzzled at the moment. But, hopefully something will show up. St. Louis looks to be a all time high attendance for the 129th. This will be 10th aniversary reunion for the 129th. 1998 in Irving Texas. Glenn Pearmain joined Liz and Myself for the first 129th reunion. With the help of Mark and the web site our 129th reunion has grown. Each year we lose some of our 129th family. That, why I try encourage our 129th Family to attend. If your still in touch with a 129th Brother whom don't visit the web or don't have a computer please write or call and lets get the Brothers and the Families to the reunion. The late Dave Fesmire, cuold get 50 or more every year. And some times as many as a 100 plus. I know we could do this in June 2008. This is our year!! Were not getting any younger. Always A Brother!!
Alex <alfernwal@comcast.net>
Collierville, TN USA - Friday, February 01, 2008 at 05:48:21 (MST)