Evenin' flight. Tony was my gunner for a while - on both 495 and 697. Great shot - much better than Freddie... Love you Freddie - but if you don't show up - we'll have to talk about you big time!!! Can afford it? I don't work for the Gov't but could probably send a $20. Has anybody heard from Tony Kraay? I have lots of pics. Hope to see you all there. Glad to hear Alex is flying (in a plane?) I don't have enough "cheek" left to ride a Harley so will opt for at least two seats and four wheels. Made our reservations - Freddie??????????????? Aw, come on.... How can you miss it? Cut back on the Heineken and Old #7 and you can manage it??? We'll make you proud!! And Jamie will teach you to shoot straight!! Ron
Ron DeBates <rebate@mcn.net>
Big Timber, MT USA - Thursday, January 31, 2002 at 20:03:13 (MST)

I remember young Freddie shooting at sanpans on more then one occasion. Funny thing, the safest place to be when he was shooting at them was IN the sanpan. Was anyone on the ac with me and Tony Kraay between Pleiku and Plei Djerang(sp?) when both pilots thoought the GIB started firing without letting us know? I remember both GIF were quite pissed until we finally shut up and were told the fire was incoming. We were low-low level and it was so loud it sounded like it was coming from inside the aircraft. Needed to stop by the clothing sales for some fresh shorts. By the way Tony Kraay was my next door neighbor at Mother Rucker in 1976. Was a W2 AH-1 driver. Does anyone know where he is now? Last I saw him was Schweinfurt, Ger in early 80s.
jeff sauers <cats3@adelphia.com>
USA - Thursday, January 31, 2002 at 09:23:10 (MST)

Flight: Bernie good seeing your still with us. Are you bring the family? Hope they all are in good health and spirits. Mark I figured it would take some clean up to get those personnel rosters on the web site. But, I got confidence in your webmaster. About time I call. It's been a while. Oh!! the reunion tours this year are on thursday- Hurd Indian museum and the Arizona Military Museum. Then on Friday- Goldfield Ghost Town. They have a saloon and a bunch of attractions. For those thinking of the Grand Canyon. The grand Canyon is a 4 hour drive from the hotel. The cost was too high for a group. Liz and I are flying out early and renting a car. They have a hotel at the park. I am doing more research on the Canyon. Of coarse there is the Ladies Luncheon on sat. afternoon so, let's not forget our better half. Or as we say OUR COMMAND SARGET MAJOR!!! I tried a mass email yesterday. Alot came back. So if you have changed your email please email me with correct one. Brother Skaggs hope to see you in Phoenix. Were alike transplanted yankees!! And Buckeyes at that. Well June will be here before we know it. Hope to see alot of you there. When I joined the VHCMA I was the only from the 129th for my first 7 reunions. But, with the help of the VHCMA, they put me on to our Mark Jackson. And with Mark's help in 1998. I decided to have a 129th mini-reunion. That year in Texas, there was 2. Which was special because it was Glenn Pearmain, from my 1st tour in 65-66. Since then our 129th reunion grows every year. Ask anyone whom attends. It's habit forming. I have had the honor of meeting so many. Many of you might be having thoughts about attending the reunion.Yes!! There is emotions and pain of remembering, but your with your Brothers that fought next to you. Whom understand you feelings. Whom wait to personally give you that hug and to really WELCOME YOU HOME!!! We share a special bond, that will ways be there. In closing, there isn't word to express my appreciation to Mark and Dee Jackson. The gave us this web page. In memory of Larry (POP-A-TOP). And to all our fallen Brothers of the 129th. So, if your hesitating making the reunion or even posting to log page. Remember we are here for each other, were family. Alex 129th 65-68
Alex Fernwalt <afernwal@midsouth.rr.com>
Memphis, Tn. USA - Thursday, January 31, 2002 at 09:21:08 (MST)

i crewed a slick that was reassigned to the 129th in sept of 72..would like to talk to anyone who might have flown on it or knows what happened to the slick after you all stood down. the number of the uh-1h was 67-17700 when i crewed it the color was a dark green almost black don't know if it was repainted prior to going to your unit also there was two other slicks from out unit that went to you all also the numbers on them are 67-17698 and 68-15216 any info please thank you rick miller c troop 2/17th cav
rick miller <aa17700@aol.com>
clyde , tx USA - Thursday, January 31, 2002 at 09:04:55 (MST)

Joe Johnson, I agree with Don Johnson. I can almost see what you are telling us (from Nha Trang on up anyway)I can't wait to find out how much of Lane is left. Looking forward to your next posting here. Wish I was with you. Robbie-- Bulldog 265 69-70
Robbie <hobbes@kodak.com>
Rochester, ny USA - Thursday, January 31, 2002 at 08:47:28 (MST)

Good God, Mark, we were typing at the same time, and misspellin like Big Dogs, it`s ALL GOOD. It was so nice to talk to the "Devine Mrs.Dee", Like I told her, Without ya all, we wouldn`t be doin this. All you 129th Brothers that scope us out, without commo`s, you need to join us, and Sign In Please. Stop Walkin and start talkin. I`m poet, and don`t know it, and to dumb to show it. Whoa!!!! I`m on a roll tonight, let me get another Heineken. I`m not driving!!!!! Just havin fun Fred
Fred Skaggs
USA - Wednesday, January 30, 2002 at 22:00:01 (MST)

hey Fredie boy.....sure was great yackin' with ya on the phone the other day..........man, o ,man, o ,man........that ole number 7 must have a spell on my spellin' tonight from the looks of that last post of mine.........Take care all...remember this.......YOU, are the voice of my brother.............PLEASE....keep talking in here.... take care brothers and sisters......always a brother............Mark
Mark Jackson
USA - Wednesday, January 30, 2002 at 20:39:56 (MST)

Not I, my brother, I only shot at san-pans. But I did shoot the black LT.Col. dog in the wire. God, that was a wild day, he screamed at me like I killed one of his kids. But, he did give orders to kill anything in the perimeter that would trip flares or set off claymores( Think that how you spell it.) I guess he didn`t have much humor about that. Fred
Fred Skaggs <ac459429@earthlink.net>
Raleigh, N.C. USA - Wednesday, January 30, 2002 at 20:33:01 (MST)

Godd evenin' Flight..............sorry for being AWOL fer a spell........just got a good night off from the Pop-A-Top and a lil' time to keep up on the web page......forwarded all the e-mail addy changes to the webmaster and added all the new guys that checked in in the last month.....we stand 203 strong in my personal address book. I hope the CONTACTS PAGE matchs that.........if there are any mistakes of addys of number or anything, please let me know so we can stay up to date..........good to hear that lots of the west coast guys will be in Phoenix if time permits.......Alex..still working on the rosters.......W. Stone.....would be nice to add CAPTIONS to the pix that you sent me to add to the web site.......JOE JOHNSON.....no update from you today....hope all is well there.....thanks ever so much for taking the time from your trip to share with us all. I saw somebody say that they felt that they were there with you by the way you talked about the places....THANK YOU JOE....be sure to take loads of pix to add to the web site.......ALEX...do you have updated list of things to do in Phoenix that we can post on the 129th page. Day by day stuff?????........spunds like we are going to have another great turn out.....what Alex needs in a head count so he can book us our own Hospitaility room......shit fire Alex....just get the biggest one there.....we'll fill it;-))) ya all take care.....with GODS grace, dee and I will be blowin' into Phoenix Thursday of that week.......cant wait.....I love to just set and listen to you all talk..... always a brother, take care brothers and sisters, Mark and Dee
Mark Jackson <fourfour@bright.net>
LZ HOME, USA - Wednesday, January 30, 2002 at 20:23:23 (MST)

For those of you thinking of investing in resort property along the coast south of Qhi Nhon, be sure you get lots of liability insurance to cover cut tourists feet from all the glass ball floats that we shot up "testing" the door guns. Always used to swing by there on the way back from "Miami Beach" resupply missions and look for the glass ball floats that would drift ashore. Made good target practice for the door gunners.
Ted Buisker <Skyking@stateline-isp.com>
Davis, IL. USA - Wednesday, January 30, 2002 at 18:36:52 (MST)

Judith, sorry to hear about your breakup. remind me next year, and I'll bring my slides and TV type projector along, and show you what VN looked like back then. Threw away most of them a long time ago, but still have one tray full. You're welcome here any time--might have to sleep on the couch, but it's pretty comfortable.
Ted Buisker <Skyking@stateline-isp.com>
Davis, IL. USA - Wednesday, January 30, 2002 at 18:28:28 (MST)

Greeting Flight, part of the "426" Flight Crew will be in Phoenix, and looking forward to meeting and seeing you all.
Bernie Hernandez <Bernie.Hernandez@HILL.af.mil>
Ogden, UT USA - Wednesday, January 30, 2002 at 14:14:13 (MST)

ATTN!!!! Flight: Reunion registration is on the VHCMA web site. www.vhcma or you can get to it by going to web links from this site. All members of the vhcma will also have a registration form in the up coming newsletter. Time is getting short!!! So lets make those plans for Phoenix. Take care Brothers and Sisters. Alex---Need and more info you can email me.
Alex Fernwalt <afernwal@midsouth.rr.com>
Memphis, Tn USA - Wednesday, January 30, 2002 at 06:39:02 (MST)

Hi Guys It is great to see the names for 67-68. Ted Buisker, Randy Stark, Gale Beard and many others. Yes! I remember Nha Be. It was a great place to have a mid-ground accident. It was bad tight to hover around in. I am looking forward to see pictures of the old area. Please put them on the site. I am looking forward to see more from the guys. Jeff
Jeff Lashbrook <jefflash@aol.com>
Little Rock, AR USA - Tuesday, January 29, 2002 at 20:27:34 (MST)

Ted-150 acres!!!!! Big party!!!! Big Party!!! It was wonderful to meet you...such a teddy bear. Joe and I have broken up(I moved out last weekend) so I plan on doing some summer traveling. I will visit you and the Pop-a Top! Should be a great time. Ron Paye???? Apparentently you are not back from your New Glarius menage e' trois yet. Should make for a great story. Or did the twenty year old blond catch you and wear you out? Looking forward to the facts. New addy guys: 5201 Donna Court, Hales Corners, WI 53130. Phone 414-427-8435
Gently <Gentlyj@hotmail.com>
USA - Tuesday, January 29, 2002 at 13:03:15 (MST)

Joe...dayummm brother..keep up the good work..could almost see what you were describing. Can't wait for the next installment....hope you are taking good notes..need to write a book about this.
Don Johnson <Cobra_010@hotmail.com>
Oklahoma City, OK USA - Tuesday, January 29, 2002 at 12:00:28 (MST)

QUI NHON--------VERY DIFFEREMT!! IT IS A MUCH LARGER CITY. THE OLD RUN-WAY IS NOW A WIDE STREET. THE 7TH FIELD HOSPITAL(THAT DAM NEAR KILLED ME TWICE IN 67} HAS NOW BEEN REMODELED INTO AN OFFICE BUILDING. THERE IS NOTHING LEFT OF U.S. INSTALATIONS. ONLY A FEW OLD G.I. TRUCKS STILL ON THE ROAD. THE STREETS ARE PAVED, AND SWARMING WITH SMALL MOTOR BIKES.------ YOU NO LONGER NEED TO GO THROUGH QUI NHON PASS TO GET HERE. LAST YEAR 15 MILES OF NEW ROAD WAS BEEN PUT ALONG THE COAST, IT LOOKS LIKE RESORTS WILL BE COMEING IN SOON, SOME GREAT SIGHTS FOR YOU REAL ESTATE INVESTERS. THE ROAD FROM NHA TRAMG IS MOSTLY PAVED AND THERE IS FARMING ALMOST ALL THE WAY------THE OLD LEPER HOSPITSL IS STILL HERE!------- I AM TRAVELING WITH TWO VIETNAMESE BROTHERES WHO'S FATHER WORKED WITH SPECIAL FORCES. HE WAS KILLED IN THE WAR. THESE TWO GUYS ARE GIVING ME GREAT INSIGHT AS TO HOW THINGS ARE NOW AND HAVE BEEN IN THE PAST. WE WILL HEAD FOR "AN SON" IN THE MORNING.-----JOE
JOE JOHNSON <cobra073@yahoo.com>
USA - Tuesday, January 29, 2002 at 04:04:54 (MST)

Animal, A deck of "Bong Song Bombers". I`d walk a mile through a mine field for one of them. How sweet they were!!!!!!!!!
Fred Skaggs
USA - Monday, January 28, 2002 at 21:59:13 (MST)

Speaking of Bong Son, Does anyone remember the rule of the Bong Son? Lets meet by the water tower.....Aloha, Animal
Animal <tatu@gte.net>
HI USA - Monday, January 28, 2002 at 19:53:05 (MST)

Those Big Berthas are my favorite One. I can go further with them. Be careful out there
Rick England <bd431@mindspring.com>
Phoenix, USA - Monday, January 28, 2002 at 17:30:17 (MST)

Why did that show up twice????????
jeff sauers <cat3@adelphia.net>
USA - Monday, January 28, 2002 at 10:58:39 (MST)

Fred, Get out and start practicing. We can meet 1/2 way, like Greensboro and beat the ball around. Some good courses around there. Joe Johnson, we,ve never met but when in Qui Nhon if you see a gold seiko that disappeared out of my foot locker(after it was strapped) ask the guy if I may please have it back. Haven't known what time it is for almost thirty-one years. I lived in the first hooch on the left outside the O' club. Please collect the back rent. Have a safe trip!
jeff sauers <cat3@adelphia.net>
USA - Monday, January 28, 2002 at 10:57:50 (MST)

Joe Johnson great getting your emails. Hey!! if you run across some Firestone sandals I wear size 10. Wish I could have made the trip with you. So far it's sounds like a exciting one. Rick, Dennis is working on the golf. I have been working on bus transportation for the different tours. One will be the Ghost Town . Will also be trying to contact as many of the west coast 129th members to in form them of the Phoenix reunion. It's about 4 1/2 months out. And to the rest of the 129th. Have a Great DAy!!! Alex
Alex Fernwalt <afernwal@midsouth.rr.com>
Memphis, Tn. USA - Monday, January 28, 2002 at 07:29:00 (MST)

Howdy to everyone! I check the website almost daily. Kim, great to hear from you over landline a few days ago! Joe Johnson...Take a lot of pictures, and let's get them posted here! Hope you can get over to Lane...
Dave Powers <powers@montrose.net>
Montrose, Colorado USA - Monday, January 28, 2002 at 07:28:51 (MST)

Good Evening Flight,(Bro`s and Sis`s), Ted, I was just a gunner(OJT), but I`m sure everyone that monitored their radios has heard it. That was LZ English AO, we`ve worked that area a FEW times. Snapper(Jeff),I swear it was good talkin to you. DB(Debates), I always have to take time to reflect every time we`ve talked. I had forgotten that I was with you on several eventful missions. Remember, " Green Tracers, Green Tracers sir on the right side"........Damn it, then shoot back Fred!!!!!!! I pissed my pants that day, and never got round off. Rhomie, I`m gonna call this week and wake you up OK. Matt Casey and Rick England, I`ll be sending some postal stuff your way in a few days. Rick E. I got a brand new " Big Bertha" that the guys bought me for retirement present. I`ve never used it yet, of course my golf game is kinda like maturbating. Fun to do, but ugly to watch. Joe Johnson, that has got to be a great experience, but watch them women. Don`t bring something home you can`t wash off. Kim L. great to see your commo, hope your not snowed in up in Maine. I`ll touch base with you later. Well hope I haven`t offended to many Brothers and Sisters, I was at the pub all day watchin football and won 2 quarters of the poole. I never win nothing, so I`m in a good mood. Fred(Bulldog664)
Fred Skaggs <ac459429@earthlink.net>
Raleigh, N.C. USA - Sunday, January 27, 2002 at 18:04:12 (MST)

Does anyone remeber the Bong Son GCA? I was at a flea market last fall, and saw this sign. Dark Orange with black lettering. U.S. Army Aviation--Bong Son-Ground Approach Control. How the hell it ended up in a flea market in Edgerton, WI. must be quite a story. The guy was asking $350 for it. After we chatted a while, he sold it to me for what he paid for it. Anyone ever use Bong Son GCA? Ted
Ted Buisker <Skyking@stateline-isp.com>
Davis, IL. USA - Sunday, January 27, 2002 at 13:23:46 (MST)

Went to the New Glarus Shindig, had a good time. Met Ron Paye. Great guy saw his shirt first, and like Judith said, knew I was home. Also met Gently Judith and she is also one fine lady. (still owes me a buck--LOL) That way we will be sure to meet again. She could sell refrigerators to eskimos, but that is another story. Only got there Friday night, tied up the rest of the week-end. My farm needed me. And it is 150 acres not 6. Plenty of room for campers. I fully intend to attend again next year. Ted
Ted Buisker <Skyking@stateline-isp.com>
Davis, IL USA - Sunday, January 27, 2002 at 13:05:54 (MST)

Dayumm...Joe...sure wish I was with you. Spent many a day in Nha Trang as a civilian. Beautiful beaches...food was great back then...nice hotels...even better women..*S* Am sooo waiting for your comments on Qui Nhon. I spent a total of about 3 years there...am a little homesick. Hope you are taking pictures. Have a great time brother and Godspeed.
Don Johnson <Cobra_010@hotmail.com>
Oklahoma City, OK USA - Sunday, January 27, 2002 at 11:50:00 (MST)

HELLO FROM NHA TRANG WELL I FIANALY PULLED MYSELF AWAY FROM THAILAND, SPENT LAST NIGHT IN SAIGON. IT IS A ZOO WITH SWARM'S OF SMALL HONDA MOTOR BIKES EVERYWHERE. NHA TRANG STILL HAS GREAT BEACHES BUT THE ECONOEMY HAS HAD A HARD LANDING. $100 U.S. BUY'S $1,500,000 VIE TNAM DOLLARS. THAT GOOD OLD UNCLE HO'S PROGRAM DIDN'T WORK SO GOOD. THERE IS GRAFT THROUGHT THE SYSTEM IF YOU NEED SOMETHING DONE FAST PULL OUT A GREEN BACK. THE AIR PORT AND BEACH IS THE ONLY THING I RECOGNISE. THE AIR PORT HAS A FEW OLD RUSSIAN MIG'S AND CHOPERS ROTTING ON THE FIELD. THE TOWN HAS A FEW NEW HOTELS, THEY DO GET SOME TOURISM HERE BUT THE REST OF THE TOWN IS VERY SLUMY. FROM WHAT I HAVE HEARD QUI NHON IS EVEN WORSE. WILL KEEP YOU POSTED. JOE
JOE JOHNSON <cobra973@yahoo.com>
USA - Sunday, January 27, 2002 at 04:50:19 (MST)

I'll be there Alex Heeeeeee I have been looking for a golf course close by is Pappy looking into that? Good to hear from Don. Been up can't sleep any solutions out there?
Rick Egland <bd431@mindspring.com>
phoenix, USA - Saturday, January 26, 2002 at 04:50:56 (MST)

HEY CREW I AM SITTING IN PUKET AIR PORT WAITING FOR FLIGHT TO SAIGON, SHOULD BE THERE BY 10PM. LEAVING SAIGON IN EARLY MORNING HEADED TO NAH TRANG, AFTER A FEW DAYS THERE I WILL DRIFT NORTH TO THE QUI NHON AREA. DON JOHNSON GOOD TO SEE YOU BACK ON LINE. MY BEST TO ALL. JOE
JOE JOHNSON <cobra073@yahoo.com>
USA - Saturday, January 26, 2002 at 01:10:16 (MST)

I went to HHC 1st AVE BDE, Long Binh, to be part of a unit training Royal Thai Air Force, in gunships. While there, we would occasionally drop in at Nha Be. Smitty, the chow was just as good in 71 as you remember it from 69! it was some strange, after all the flying in the hills and coastal plain, to chase shadows up and down the canals and marshes. As I recall, there was a pretty big hunk of woods, between LB and there, then, delta. One of our pilots was an old ah-1 jock, he LOVED to nose over, big time, on the gun runs, overspeeded rotors, transmission, my heart rate! What was Vne in a huey? We exceeded it many times! OLD COBRA'S NEVER DIE...THEY JUST GO TO HELL AND REGROUP!!!! Kim Had a friend in the 120th,Kenny Barber, a good guy
kim La Voie <kimlav@megallink.net>
Livermore, Me USA - Friday, January 25, 2002 at 14:10:34 (MST)

well..hell..the first part of my message was dropped....lol Just said that I have been extremely busy this past year..not on the computer much...moved to our new home and got settled in...oldest daughter and son both graduated from H. S. and are attending college...still have a son that is a junior in H.S. and a ..ahem!!! daughter that is 6 years old and in the first grade. Anyway...Joe Johnson..wish I was with ya bro...Chip ..did you make it here to see your sis yet..in Yukon? If you did..and didnt contact me..oh well..you know..lmao And Randy...yell at me bro..... later all
Don Johnson <Cobra_010@hotmail.com>
Oklahoma Cithy, OK USA - Friday, January 25, 2002 at 09:41:59 (MST)

sorry..got interrupted from last message....anyway new information is as follows: address: 13408 Pinehurst Road Oklahoma City, OK 73120 Home phone (405) 302-0340 Cell Phone (405) 210-0708 I also changed employment..am now working 3rd shift in Computer Operations for a banking services firm...give me more time to spend during the day with my 6 year old. Anyway...Joe, Chip, Randy..sorry have been out of touch. But ya can get me now....lol Hope all are doing great! More later
Don Johnson <Cobra_010@hotmail.com>
Oklahoma Cithy, OK USA - Friday, January 25, 2002 at 09:36:15 (MST)

Goodmorning Flight: Glad to see everyone getting a little active on the log here. And a Big Welcome Home to our new Brothers whom found this web site. Been busy with the reunion business. Were going to have a couple of places to go on Thurs. and Fri. Also need to try and get a rough number of the 129th whom are coming to The Phoenix reunion. There is about 18 units that have requested a room for this years reunion with the VHCMA. And were trying to determine the meeting room size or if we might have to have a couple units in one large room. You can email me at this address. More info on the reunion on the VHCMA web site. And all of us that are members of the VHCMA the newsletter should have the registration form intact. Mark how things going with personnel rosters? If there is a cost let me know, I will put a check in the mail. Well My Brothers and Sisters have a great day. Alex 129th 65-68
Alex Fernwalt <afernwal@midsouth.rr.com>
Memphis, Tn USA - Friday, January 25, 2002 at 07:32:10 (MST)

Damn right, I was with the 120th AHC in Long Bihn in 1969. When we would go south toward my tho, vihn long, soc trang down in 4 corps. We would stop to eat at nha be because of the good food the navy could get to their chow hall. As I remember there was a team of b or c model "sea wolf" gunships there , Nez pa. The people at Nha be always treated us great. Thanks, Man
Jim Westwang <westwang@fiberpipe.net>
Sheridan, Wy USA - Friday, January 25, 2002 at 00:38:12 (MST)

Do any of you remember flying in and out of Nha Be Naval Support base ? I was at the helo pad ammo and fuel in 67-68 Nick Mott--Ohio
Nick Mott <nmott@mics.net>
Troy , Ohio USA - Thursday, January 24, 2002 at 14:38:22 (MST)

Jim W.-breaks my heart to hear about our latest loss...the war goes on. There's a premier showing of the movie "We were soldiers once...and young" in Milwaukee on March 4th with the guest speaker being Gen. Harold Moore. This is a private showing for Vietnam Vets with a social before and after. If you're interested let me know. Ron Paye will be helping to organize the same in Indy. Speaking of Ron Paye.... I'm looking for Ron Paye these days: last I saw him he was picked up by a couple(as in man and woman) in New Glarius at the Vet reunion, and joined them for drinks, while being stalked by a twenty(maybe 20) something blonde woman(and cute). Ted B., pilot from the 129th, also joined us at the reunion!!! Nice surprise-he saw Ron's 129th shirt and knew he was home. What a gentle man. Ted I still owe you a dollar. I had it for you on Saturday but we didn't see you. Wish I could have said good bye one more time. Ted has a 6 acre farm and could be talked into a mini 129th reunion this fall I bet, right Ted. With gentle thoughts-Gently
Gently <Gentlyj@hotmail.com>
USA - Thursday, January 24, 2002 at 07:47:20 (MST)

Good Evening Flight, Well "Taliban Johnnie " is back in the states and goes to court tommorow. Well, Mom and Dad have gotten a real fine lawyer for their young man. And if they go by the law, this kid is gonna walk.........he didn`t have a lawyer present when he was questioned. Everything that is good in this country, sometimes works against us!!!!! But if this kid walks, his life well not be worth " two cents". Flight, I`m takin bets. I`m just venting right now, using this as my forum. Fred
Fred Skaggs <ac459429@earthlink.net>
Raleigh, NC USA - Wednesday, January 23, 2002 at 18:11:14 (MST)

Hey Flight! Great to see all this commo. Jim W - hang in there. We're with ya. Some days just suck. It WILL get better. Hats etc. should be ready soon. The first born will go to Mark at Pop-A-Top. We'll let him be the judge!! I'll post as soon as I have something in hand. Count us in for Phoenix. We've got reservations for Friday and Saturday nights. Hope the bar's stocked! Fred - good talking to you Monday night. Also talked to Bob Mace. He sent me a copy of newspaper writeup about him receiving his PURPLE HEART. It was cool. He promises to get a computer soon, and join our family. Keep in touch all. We check daily also, even when we don't post. Best to all, Ron.
Ron DeBates <rebate@mcn.net>
Big Timber, MT USA - Wednesday, January 23, 2002 at 17:40:29 (MST)

Great phone conversation with Fred Skaggs today. Am amazed we both turned out fairly decent. The WO in Ray Colles pic is Wayne Koehler. No I don't no where he is.
jeff sauers <cats3@adelphia.net>
USA - Wednesday, January 23, 2002 at 16:40:35 (MST)

Fred & everyone: I havn't gone anywhere, business at the Va seems to have picked up since SEPT 11. I do read the commo everyday. Glad to hear some new folks found the site. I've been a little down the last few days, one of my patients ( a vet) walked away & hung himself the other day. It goes on!!! Fred, i'll get hold of you again, I have 2 e-mail addresses for you & i sent a couple things to the other one (Now I know which one is live) Later,Smitty
Jim Westwang <westwang@fiberpipe.net>
Sheridan, Wy USA - Wednesday, January 23, 2002 at 11:12:37 (MST)

Chip God it has been a long time. We were always in competion with each other to see who had the best gunship. I had 929 with the duel 60's on the doors, a thumper on the nose and 38 2.75 rockets. Ur ship was always cleaner and meaner looking but 929 had u beat on kills after we (Joe Bragg and myself) hit No Hope village. Do u remember that battle? It was a village south of the pass. It held a couple companies of NVA regulars. We were tipped off buy the White Horse division of the Korean marines. They had the village surrounded on 3 sides with the east bordered by the ocean. We started our runs from the NW as the wind was blowing from that direction to the SE. Our first load was all Willie Peter to get the village burning. After refueling and rearming we made our next pass just to the area of town that wasn't burning. Charlie was all holed up in that one area. Like shooting ducks in a barrel. Joe Bragg named it No Hope as they was no hope of getting away. Gosh it is great to hear from u. Do u know how to get a hold of Bragg.(E-mail address in index does not work) What about Sgt Thompson? I will write more to u later. Randy
randy <kingcobra697@yahoo.com>
USA - Wednesday, January 23, 2002 at 09:29:20 (MST)

OPPS! MY E-MAIL IS cats3@adelphia.net not .com too many different ones to remember.
jeff sauers <cats3@adelphia.net>
USA - Wednesday, January 23, 2002 at 09:12:30 (MST)

Fred we are almost neighbors. I have been in the Charlotte area for 15 years now. Good to hear from you. I must give you a late apology for most surely scaring the crap out of you on those "first few flights". If you were as scared as I was I'm suprised you didn,t have to change your jockeys a few times. I won't be able to make this years reunion due to prior commitments but how do I go about getting a couple of tee shirts and hat? Can,t beleive you guys were in Charlotte last year and I didn't know about it. Send me a e-m,ail with phone number and I'll give you a call.
jeff sauers <cats3@adelphia.com>
USA - Wednesday, January 23, 2002 at 08:31:00 (MST)

For Gale Beard. Medic MOS is 91 series. Most likely this guy was a 91B. Another thing you can try are testimonials from others who were aware of the injury. They do not have to be medical personell. Other guys in your platoon, the plt leader, CO etc. can give statements. The vet organization magazines are also a good source to help find someone or someone who knows someone. Good luck and if I can be of further help let me know.
jeff sauers <cats3@adelphia.net>
USA - Wednesday, January 23, 2002 at 08:20:41 (MST)

Gale, Just saw your commo, Combat Medic,I think is 91A20, I think!!!!. I hung around alot with the "Dust Off" guys next door in An Son, 495th Dust Off I think it was. The Medic`s and I had a lot in common back then. Fred
Fred Skaggs
USA - Wednesday, January 23, 2002 at 08:13:28 (MST)

GOOD MORNING FLIGHT!!!!! Well, Snapper, so good to see you found the site. Several of the guys from 2nd platoon are here. You and I shared a few faithful flights, in fact I was on your first few missions. I am living here in Raleigh,NC. We have been here about six months now. So we are just getting a feel for the " New South". Glad you found site. WELCOME HOME.......MY BROTHER...........Fred Skaggs(Bulldog664)
Fred Skaggs <ac459429@earthlink.net>
Raleigh, NC USA - Wednesday, January 23, 2002 at 07:58:04 (MST)

Flight, Anyone out there that was at Dong Ba Tin in 67? There was a Medic there at sick bay with a last name of Torres and I am trying to locate him. I'm not sure if he forwarded to Lane or not. Does anyone know where I can find the M.O.S. for a Medic? The VA has denied me again because my injury at Dong Ba Tin was not recorded and/or forwarded in my records. I injured my back while building the PSP bunkers on the flight line and it's been hell since, including surgery in 1985. Any help or suggestions out there? Thanks, Gale
Gale Beard <beardatpaige1@cs.com>
Clinton, In US of A - Wednesday, January 23, 2002 at 07:46:15 (MST)

just found this site the other day. served with 129th april 70-april 71. Came in country with cups. callsign snapper. looking at the site brings back many memories. am now a registered nurse for VA in Salisburty NC and am living at Lake Norman in Mooresville.
jeff sauers <cats3@adelphia.net>
mooresville, nc USA - Tuesday, January 22, 2002 at 21:15:00 (MST)

jim Westwang,hey buddy ,you still out there? havent heard from you in a while.Heck,your the only one that comes in here that sounds like a crew member,not a pilot.I feel like i am in an officers club and i am the only em in the place.Guess it never changes,its one reason i couldnt stay more than 10 minutes at the louisville reunion.Jim, please contack me to let me know ur alive.
fred alvis <ghoastrider1@aol.com>
indianapolis, in USA - Tuesday, January 22, 2002 at 20:11:39 (MST)

Cups will be there!!!
Jim Masencup <JimAntilleanM@netscape.net>
Port-au-Prince, Haiti - Tuesday, January 22, 2002 at 06:03:38 (MST)

That be us Rick! Debbie and I were just talking about that the other day. I think I'll be alright as long as we have some of that "cool sudsy stuff" to drink.I made it through Nam with that "hot sudsy stuff" so....... Take care and we'll see you there. Gale
Gale Beard 67-68 <beardatpaige1@cs.com>
Clinton, In US of A - Monday, January 21, 2002 at 21:46:19 (MST)

The brothers and sisters coming into AZ in june be careful of the temps for you cold blooded hearts. Be careful out there.
Rick England <bd431@mindspring.com>
USA - Monday, January 21, 2002 at 17:43:04 (MST)

Chapman was my platoon sgt.in 68. Chip are you coming down to the reunion I would like to see those pics. Be careful out there
Rick England <bd431@mindspring>
USA - Monday, January 21, 2002 at 07:46:10 (MST)

Joe just a short note ref Don I have lost contact also will try some of the old land line numbers we have an see if I can make contact again. I have been on the go for awhile an just now getting some time to play on this machine again. Life seems to move faster when you start loosing you hair smile. take care an keep your powder dry. Chip
mcgregor <Mcgregor@sisna.com>
Clarkfork, Idaho USA - Sunday, January 20, 2002 at 22:56:54 (MST)

.....Gale and Debbie.........what a wonderful visit we had at the Pop-A-Top. Thank you ever so much for takin' the time to make the drive. 4 1/2 hour drive!!!!!!!......Dee and I were taling today about how usually that we are kinda busy on a Saturday afternoon, but that good ole' boy Larry made it slow for us so we all could spend a great visit together and talk as we did. Larry just keeps on a workin' wonders in my life............what can I say. Gale and Debbie, also am glad ya had the fotune of meeting 2 of out daughters. We like to show them off. We have been blessed with wondeful kids and sons-in-laws........also....thank you ever so much for the FLAG pillow, as a matter of fact, as I type right now, Dee is comfortably sleeping on it in the other room..........after you guys left, I had such a wonderful feeling come over me and knew that we had spent the day together because of what all of you men, and Larry had done so many years ago.......as always, the pleasure is always all mine to be a part of all of your lives. Each and everyone of you can satnd up and take a bow as to helping me come to grips with many things that I didn't even know I was struggling with. God bless ya all and thank you...........YO PETE RHOME!!!!!!!!!!!!!..have you made your LZ hook up for Phoenix yet???....let me know what day that we plan to make it into the Sun City???...on the way. we have to make a stop in Kansas City to visit Dee's sister and her niece's new son.......ya dig man?????????...guess we should start to take a head count of all that plan to make the Phoenix gig this year...............ROLL CALL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!............JOE J.......you are having way to much fun over there on your way to LANE.;-))))......Keep up the Great updates!!!! Gale and I were talking, and just wondering just how in the hell you could be bummin' round over there..........really none of our bizz, we was just wonderin'......great to be home on a Sunday......no bar bizz today...........had a great weekend.......great, happy , friendly crowds. Have no worry about the bizz anymore.........we have built a clientle that we be around a long time......lots of great folks and real good , down to earth people who respect what the Pop-A-Top is all about.......it is a great place to come and have a great time and at the same time , you can walk around and honor the vets by looking at all the stuff that hangs on the walls........tell em that Gale!!!! ya all take care, you all are always in my thoughts and heart..........always a brother and sister, Mark and Dee
Mark & Dee Jackson <fourfour@bright.net>
LZ POP-A-TOP, USA - Sunday, January 20, 2002 at 15:32:21 (MST)

Mark, Dee----Thanks for a great afternoon at the Pop-A-Top. It's such a wonderful place and brought back so many feelings and memories of long ago. I wouldn't have thought in a hundred years, that, after 30+ years I would be able to visit a place that represents the 129th AHC. Not only that,but, to be associated with over 200 129ther's is almost mind boggling. What a feeling and we all know who we owe for all of this-----Larry who I never knew, but, feel like I do and Mark who I've known for only a couple years, but, feel like I've known him a lifetime. Mark, Dee, Larry and all of your nice family---Bless you! Also, when Mark "brags" about the good food they put out over there in Coldwater---he definetly has the right to brag. I hope to be there this Spring when Gus brings the Main Rotor Blade in and I hope some of you other "locals" can make it also, like we discussed earlier. Thanks Mark & Dee, we really enjoyed ourselves. Gale & Debbie
Gale Beard 67-68 <beardatpaige1@cs.com>
Clinton, In US of A - Sunday, January 20, 2002 at 14:25:26 (MST)

HEY CHIP , DO YOU HAVE ANY WAY OF GETTING IN TOUCH WITH DON JOHNSON. I HAVE LOST CONTACT WITH HIM. I AM STILL IN THAILAND, TRYING TO LEAVE AND REVISIT LANE BUT KEEP GETTING SIDE TRACLED. THAILAND IS AS GOOD AS EVER.
JOE JOHNSON <cobra073@yahoo.com>
USA - Sunday, January 20, 2002 at 00:30:57 (MST)

Goodevening one an all I have been out of the net for sometime now. But we are up an running again. To much work an not enough play time. We have a new address now its Mcgregor@sisna.com I am seeing alot more names now from 66 to 69 this evening I even seen the name of the young fellow who took over the gun plt. after my departed in 69 smile he even had Don an I gunship 010 . I have some pictures of individuals in the 1st flt platoon from 66/67 Sidney Chatmam was the platoon sergant at that time in fact he was the platoon sergant of 1st platoon until late 69 He out homesteaded me smile. The rest of my tour 67/69 was the crewcheif/platoon sergant of the gun platoon. The days when we were you. well I have ran on long enough. To one an all have a great day chip
chip Mc Gregor Paul <Mcgregor@sisna.com>
Clarkfork, Idaho USA - Friday, January 18, 2002 at 23:22:13 (MST)

Hey Bros & Sisters. Something out of the ordinary----The Discovery Channel will air an episode of it's series "The Prosecutors" titled "Deadly Medicine" at 9 p.m.EST Saturday and 1 a.m. and 11 a.m. Sunday. It is based on the Orville Lynn Majors trial ( the male nurse mercy killer). It all happened at the Vermillion Co Hospital right here in my little hometown of Clinton, In. He was tried in Clay Co, but, the Deputy Prosecutor Nina Alexander and State Police Detective Frank Turchi are friends of mine. Just a little news tidbit if anyone is interested. Take care everyone, Gale
Gale Beard 67-68 <beardatpaige1@cs.com>
Clinton, In US of A - Friday, January 18, 2002 at 22:09:30 (MST)

Hey 129th??????.whats up out there............no como in the last few days.........hope all is well out there.........all is very well here......lookin' real forward to Phoenix.......take care brothers and sisters........all our lovin;...........Mark and Dee!
Mark Jackson
USA - Thursday, January 17, 2002 at 20:07:22 (MST)

Rone Paye! You are so funny-Someone stepped on your hand while you were dancing--I'm still laughing. I'll try to be careful Saturday as we twirl around the dance floor. On a more serious note: If I start mowing the lawn in early spring, will I have accumulated enough grass to pay for my portion of the trip to Phoenix with you? Gently
Gently <Gentlyj@hotmail.com>
Milwaukee, USA - Thursday, January 17, 2002 at 09:04:44 (MST)

HELLO TO ALL I WILL BE LEAVING CHANG MAI TOMARROW HEADING FOR PUKET, THAT IS AN ISLAND IN THE SOUTH OF THAILAND. IT PUTTS ME A LITTLE CLOSER TO LANE. IF ANY OF YOU VENTURE THIS WAY I HIGHLY RECOMEND A STOP AT CHANG MAI. AND IF YOU HAVE P.T.S.D., MAKE SHURE TO ATTEND THE MONK CHATS HERE, EVERY MONDAY , WEDNESDAY ,AND FRIDAY. THOSE CHATS BEAT THE HELL OUT OF ANY MED'S THE V.A. EVER GAVE ME. !!!! I HAVE FOUND VERY LITTLE NEED FOR MED'S SENCE I HAVE BEEN HERE. ( FOR THOES OF YOU WHO ARE NOT COMMITED; THE THAI LADIES HAVE A GREAT TREATMENT FOR STRESS AND SLEEP DISORDERS ALSO.) BEST REGUARDS JOE
JOE JOHNSON <cobra073@yahoo.com>
USA - Tuesday, January 15, 2002 at 22:58:03 (MST)

Hello Loved ones.............................hope all is well with all..........just was watching the History Chanel......they had Vietnam, the Front Lines on.............don't know why I watch that stuff............the story of 875 was on..........mostly involved the 173rd Airborne Brigade...........Some of the 173rd hang out at the Pop-A-Top, and one of the men that walked off the hill has been in the Pop-A-Top......they also was interviewing a Mr. John Steere. I saw this man speak in a near by town of Kokamo IN. the other year at the Vets Rally that they hold there every year that Dee and I attend, Ron Paye....you recall that.1st year Dee and I was there. John did the Sunday Morning sermen.............now I turn my head and see that the TV has yet another story about Vietnam..............I don't know why I am so locked into watching it all.......it draws me like a magnet........I find myself stareing at the TV yet an half hour after the show is over.............but.......all is well here......just tosin' out the thoughts in my mind tonight......and thinkin' of all of you and all that you have done for me.................there may be a young German student, Kathrin, checking in to get some info from you all about the Nam. Please give her the attention that she needs. Ya Know...if we don't teach the youth the truth, who will tell the story correct years from now?......I have writtien back to her and told her to post her questions in the FLIGHT LOG BOOK. I know I can trust you to provide her with the info that she needs if she does ask some questions..............things are great here in Ohio.................bizyness has slowed down a bit after the Holidays. Which ani't that bad....need a break once in a awhile. Dee and I are still plannin' on makin' the trip to Phoenix later this year for the gig out there.................hope to see lots of you "left coasters" there.............BILL WOLF??????.you still aboard???????????????....remember....if you change your server and your e-mail addy changes, and if you wish to stay active in the 129th. please advise me of the change I will make sure the deed is done.................take care all............time fer some shut eye............always a brother.........................Mark
Mark Jackson
USA - Tuesday, January 15, 2002 at 20:15:48 (MST)

Flight, I was looking at some more pictures my mother sent me. Does anyone remember a pilot named " Mr. Koehler "? Also in the gallery, Ray Colles pictures, in the second group, 7th picture, officer to the far right of picture. Does anyone know his name? Cups, are your phones OK now? Are you back on line at home? Thanks so much if anyone can help me. Fred (Bulldog 664)
Fred Skaggs <ac459429@earthlink.net>
Raleigh, N.C. USA - Monday, January 14, 2002 at 12:58:02 (MST)

Goodmorning Flight: Well hope everyone is doing ok!! I sent some personnel rosters to Mark with the hopes he can get them on the site. These were during the oct.66 and apr.67 I am trying to get more rosters. but a slow task. They were updated at the end of every month. I have started requesting for june and dec. hope I can eventually piece together almost everyone. I did find out that there isn't any for 1965. Fred if you or Pete find any other orders with the social for your CE email or send them to me. Ron glad to see you back. Have a safe trip north. Alex 129th 65/68
Alex Fernwalt <afernwal@midsouth.rr.com>
Memphis, Tn USA - Monday, January 14, 2002 at 09:03:00 (MST)

Hey Flight, My belated greetings to all. Hope everyone had a great time over the holidays. I screwed up my PC and have been off line for a while. Getting ready to head up to Wisconsin next weekend for the "Winterfest" Veterans reunion. Hope to see some of you up there. Judith, looking forward to seeing you again. We can talk about a ride to Phoenix on the scoot. I doubt if I can get that much time off, but if I can,,,,,,there is on old biker saying you need to know about. """Gas, Grass, or _ss, no rides are free:>))))))""" As for the dance, don't know if I know how. I thought I was dancing one time till someone stepped on my hand. Mark; Miss ya bud. Steve and I want to come up to the Pop a Top some weekend after we get back. Bill if you get bored some time, why don't you head up to Indy, maybe we could head out to Ohio. Lurch, you could join us. Katherine, you and your husband could go to, as well as anyone in the Indy, Louisville area. Sounds like a mini reunion to me. My Best to you all. I'm sure Judith and I will talk about you all next weekend. If you want to know what we are saying, ya better be there. Love and Brotherhood. Ron Paye
Ron Paye <ronpaye@home.com>
Indianapolis, IN USA - Sunday, January 13, 2002 at 19:41:14 (MST)

The address hasn't changed. How many do you want and I will put them in the mail on monday? 20417 denver hill wittmann Az 85361 be careful out there
Rick England <bd431@mindspring.com>
USA - Sunday, January 13, 2002 at 08:09:31 (MST)

Fred....I should be there April 14th and return the 21st. If you arn't going to be there that week tell me where it is in ADam....Cups
Jim Masencup <JimAntilleanM@netscape.net>
Port-au-Prince, Haiti - Thursday, January 10, 2002 at 14:18:54 (MST)

Flight, well it`s good to be back online and "up and running", our computer was in for a "PE". Really we bought this thing in "95" and it was top of the line then. But it was in storage for 5 years almost, so when we got it back out of storage, it`s obsolete. So, Kim had to install some new things. She was being a smart--s, and ask me if I knew what a "hard drive" is? I said, yea, that`s when we use to go to a football game at" old Cleveland stadium",in the middle of December, when they aloud drinking beer after half-time, it was when the Brownies would beat the Steelers, the drive home to Columbus was a "hard drive". So, Kim said, "Do you know what a up-grade is"? I said, yea, That`s when on the "hard drive", back to Columbus, you stop and get a 12pack of Michlob, after drinking Stroh`s all day. That`s a "up-grade". Well now that we moved south to get away from the harsh winters of the north. The 12 inches snow we got last week is almost gone, it`s going up to 64 degrees today. The snow completely shut this city down, I just couldn`t believe it. Well, I everyone had great holidays and to see you families, grandbabies and your kids. Now let`s get to business, DB( Ron ), what color scheme are you going with on the hats. Are they union made( just kidding ). Matt, I haven`t sent anything yet, but there seems to be a address problem from what I have read today on the Flight Log, is that thin air in Colorado still messin with you? Rick England (the pins) in a couple days I`ll send something your way, hope your address is OK. Alex thanks for the trying, I`ll get with Rhome and see if he has any more orders. When I get my addresses back together and restored I`ll send everyone a personal e-mail. I can just feel the over-enjoyment of receiving a personal e-mail from Fred Skaggs, Whoa Dude, spare us!!!! Joe Johnson, I like what your doing, I`d love to catch up with you, a 129th reunion in An Son, that`s worth saving for "Brothers and Sisters", that`s the real deal. Mark Jackson, we could climb that mountain then and get your" piece of the rock". Really ya`all think about that!!!!! A 129th reunion in Viet-Nam!!!!!! Oh well, food for thought See Ya` all FRED(Bulldog664) P.S. One of the best "coffee shops" in Amsterdam is called " The Bulldog Cafe", when we go back in spring I`ll take a picture for the "Pop-A-Top, the picture should fit right in..........
Fred Skaggs <ac459429@earthlink.net>
Raleigh, NC USA - Thursday, January 10, 2002 at 13:19:23 (MST)

Flight - hat thing is progressing well. Might have one finished for photo ops early next week if all goes as appearing to. Found a hat maker right here in Montana! If that ain't made in the USA - nothing is! I'll keep posting - especially with prices. Afraid to quote just yet. Ron
Ron DeBates
Big Timber, MT USA - Wednesday, January 09, 2002 at 10:33:59 (MST)

MARK I AM IN CHANG MAI THAILAND AND LOVING IT, I HAVE BEEN TO THE GOLDEN TRIANGLE AND AM GOING BACK TOMARROW. IT IS QUITE NICE THE WITHOUT A WAR GOING ON. FROM THE TRIANGE ONE CAN TAKE A BOAT TO LAOS, ALSO GO TO THE BHURMA BORDER, EXIT THAILAND AND RE ENTER WITH ANOTHER 30 DAY VISA. THERE IS ALSO A DUTY FREE MARKET AT THE BHURMA BORDER WHERE JUST ABOUT ANYTHING CAN BE PURCHASED UNBELIVABLY CHEEP. I WILL MOST LIKELY GET TO LANE SOME TIME NEXT MONTH. I THINK???? IF ANY OF YOU VENTURE TO THAILAND CHANG MAI IS A" MUST DO" . THE PEOPLE ARE SO KIND AND FRIENDLY, AND THERE IS STILL ALOT OF THE HILL TRIBE INFLUENCE HERE. ADIEOS JOE
JOE JOHNSON <COBRA 073@YAHOO.COM>
USA - Tuesday, January 08, 2002 at 23:33:37 (MST)

Hey Joe Johnson?????.ya any closer to LANE Yet?????...................Melodey, Scan Photo and send to my e-mail address. I will put photo of your uncle on the web site!!!!!....129th gang......love ya all.......ats about all the time I have tonight......take care............always a brother..............Mark
Mark Jacwson <fourfour@bright.net>
USA - Tuesday, January 08, 2002 at 20:24:56 (MST)

Matt - that's the addy I used and the letter came back. Checked your contact page and it's diff there - so tried that one. It'll probably come back too. Might be quicker to drive down and pick them up! Ron
Ron DeBates <rebate@mcn.net>
Big Timber, MT USA - Monday, January 07, 2002 at 06:36:07 (MST)

I was wondering if at ya'lls reunions there are people there who do not have access to this site. If so, is there a way I can send a photo of my uncle that can be viewed by all who attend? I greatly appreciate all of ya'lls help.
Melody Pershall <melodypershall@hotmail.com>
Amarillo, TX USA - Sunday, January 06, 2002 at 21:44:34 (MST)

SHIRTS, yep I got them...................... My address is:.......19792 E. Greenwood Dr..........Aurora,.....CO.....80013..........I hope this is clear for everyone...................As I would like to get shirts to everyone who wants one, or two or ect....... Again the vast majority are "XL" so keep this in mind. Second I need a little something to cover the shipping.............Cups who has made this posible only asks that you send something Marks way to help keep this web page going..................A small price to pay to keep the memory alive......Well got to go Bro's......your tails clear left...Casey
Matt Casey <mcasey1947@cs.com>
Aurora, CO USA - Sunday, January 06, 2002 at 16:42:08 (MST)

For the reunion can we steal a few choppers and make gun runs on city hall. Just a suggestion?
Randy
USA - Sunday, January 06, 2002 at 13:06:50 (MST)

Matt Casey I just got through looking at ur pictures. Thanks for the trip back. By the way my letter to u for the shirts with the check came back. Give me ur address again. I am trying to get a hold of Don Johnaon but his E-mail address is now longer a good one. Ne1 know how to get a hold of him?????? Or how about Joe Bragg???????? Both of the E-mail address in the contact list are no longer good. Are there any 129th Hats available? I hope u all had a good Christmass. I always get depressed during the holidays. I think alot about u guys during the holidays and those who were my frinds and didn't make it. To the Soothsayer, Love u man. Looking forward to the reunion (I think). Randy
Randy <kingcobra697@yahoo.com>
USA - Sunday, January 06, 2002 at 13:03:35 (MST)

Goodmornig Flight: Glad to see everyone has made it through the New Year. And it looks like another exciting year for the 129th. More and more of the 129th are finding this site. About 129th patches some of the first were a white bull dog head wearing a red and black cap, then the 129th cobra falstaff. The first flight platoon-on a yellow shield, bordered black, a white snoopy wearing a dark blue helmet and a red scarf, sitting on a red dog house. other details og this patch were firing a black m-60 machine gun with yellow ammo belt showing a red muzzle flash with the inscription ONE FOR ALL ALL FOR ONE 1ST FLIGHT PLATOON. as the 129th went from the 129th avn. co. to the 129th assualt different patches were made. I think Mark has a few of the patches on the site. Fred and Pete The social number was wrong. The clerk could have made a type o. Maybe if you have other orders they might have the correct social. Mark What is the possiblity of getting the personnel rosters place on the web??? I am still working on getting more of them. With Charlie Rains gone I have a more active roll with Phonenix reunion. Trying to find some good activities for that thurs. and fri. It looks like a real big turn out. Have alot of units confirming they will be there. Of coarse I know the 129th will be well represented. As usual there will be some 1st time reunions and a lot of old friends from the previous reunions. Well Brothers and Sisters Take care!! Alex 129th 65-68
Alex Fernwalt <afernwal@midsouth.rr.com>
Memphis, Tn. USA - Friday, January 04, 2002 at 09:17:08 (MST)

Ron Paye-if you ride to the re-union I'd like to be your baggage. Gently
Gently <Gentlyj@hotmail.com>
USA - Friday, January 04, 2002 at 06:49:05 (MST)

Mike....We missed you in Louisville....If you need help with fuel money to get to Phoenix let us know, we'll see if we can get you another raise. Do any of you remember John D. Barber "the Mutha"? He contacted me and said he got in country April '71. He is the Ops guy with the bird here out of Miami. Also told me the Maint. guy here with the bird is ex-129th'er. If I can get them to sign in we will be at 202....Ed, where is "Duckbutter"????...We found "Stonie aka "Bartender"...Cups
Jim Masencup <JimAntilleanM@netscape.net>
Port-au-Prince , Haiti - Friday, January 04, 2002 at 06:13:57 (MST)

Ron - I am still here. I read the 129th web site almost daily. I guess I should answer up and say something once in a while. Cups - - keep those emails coming. And be careful. I used to live in DC, I thought that was bad. Ron - got anymore pictures? Lurch and Tadpole - what else can I say, you da man(s)!! Tadpole, I know you read this page, so post something once in a while!! Mark - you are the man and we have sure much to thank you for. I am rambling so I am going back to work. Since I am a government worker I want to thank each and every one of you for the raise this year!!! Later, and enjoy life everyday like its your last.
Mike Miles
USA - Friday, January 04, 2002 at 05:07:05 (MST)

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TED AND WELCOME HOME. Thanks to all who served and to all who supported them while they were gone and to those who support now that they are home. Katharine
Katharine <fricabeunme@msn.com>
Elizabethtown, KY USA - Friday, January 04, 2002 at 04:55:22 (MST)

Just found the page back thanks to Pop-a-tops e-mail. It's back in my "favorites" file now. Glad to be back. Will be spending some time in the Madison VA shortly. Cancer in a kidney. Caught it early, so prognosis is very good. I remember my Christmas at Lane in 1967, then a CA New years Day. Turned 21 on the 6th of January, 1968. Best regards to all. Ted Buisker
Ted Buisker <Skyking@stateline-isp.com>
Davis, IL USA - Thursday, January 03, 2002 at 22:17:03 (MST)

Great. I'll just use the one I have. As soon as I have one finished, I'll have Jamie email Mark a picture. It'll probably take a couple weeks to get the disk back. We'll go from there. Should turn out pretty good. More later. Ron
Ron DeBates <rebate@mcn.net>
Big Timber, MT USA - Thursday, January 03, 2002 at 21:42:37 (MST)

the only reason I was thinking about putting my other patch on a hat is I wear hats all the time and I want people to know that I was in the best unit there ever was. We have guys come in the store all the time with unit hats on ( I really like this new awareness of the veterans ). anyway if you come up with a price, let me know. as for which patch to put on it.... I was proud to wear the old style 33 years ago and I am proud now to wear the new patch. so either one is fine with me. now if I could just find my old AWOL patch. 200 BROTHERS AND 2 SISTERS, GREAT JOB MARK ........ Later, Don
Don Miller <ayla@c2i2.com>
Valley Farms, AZ USA - Thursday, January 03, 2002 at 21:26:31 (MST)

.....FYI..and BTW........with the contact with Ed W. In my personal address book, I have now reached 200 129th men, and 2 gals. Gently and Katherine............thanks for being out there ya all..............always.............Pop-A-TopII
Mark jackson
USA - Thursday, January 03, 2002 at 20:08:43 (MST)

Good evenin' Flight.......gathered that all had a great Holidays. We sure did here in Ohio. After the death of our late night bar maid we findly found another and after a few weeks of training she is flying solo now. Thus the reason I am able to be on here tonight. So great to see all the cocmo in here.........ED WAGNER.....so good to see your voice in here. Do you recall us talking on the phone a couple of years ago? Ya see Flight, I have this one picture of Larry out in the field looking over some bounty that the Koreans ended up with after a Hot LZ went down, or so I assume...welp...in the photo there is a guy with the name wagner on his shirt. I ran a web such for him and located him near by. Shoot Ed we be about 5 miles about. I sent the photo to Ed and then called him and he said he had the very same photo......Small world, here gang.........ED???..do you want to be listed in the CONTACTS setcion of the 129th page??????.....JOE JOHNSON. I completely forgot about your trip back to Lane. Please keep us advise, and updated of your travels. Get lots of pix and we will put them on the page when you get back...... be safe brother. Almost wish I were there with you. I still would like to climb that mountain the the "257" is on. I know that there is a piece of it up there for me yet!!!!!!!..Maybe someday I will!!!!!!,,,anyways, Joe...have a safe trip!!!!!!!!!....and wow man....wonder if I should have entertainment like that at the Pop-A-Top...Na,.better not...........he,he,he,he!!!!!!.........Ron DeBates....your hat idea sounds like a great one to me.........if you would care to see the New 129th Patch, you can see a pix of it off the front page of the 129th page. I have seen both and either would look good to me!!!!!...let me know if I can help in some of the finance of it all!.......Gosh Gale Czuba lives in the town that our son-in-law is a Fireman in!!!.small friggin' world again!!!!!!!!!.......Don, CupsMatt, Barry, Rick, Mike, Lee, Pete, Gale, Soo great to all your talk...........Hey Ron Paye.....where the hell you at.....got a X/Mas card from Curt and it says that they now live in AZ....hope to see him at the Gig In June.....by the way Ron.....Pete, TJ, dee and I are planning a 2 week ride to the reunion.Would you be interested in making that ride with us. Leave the, Leave the 16th or 17th. Hit AZ thursday or Friday......be back by the end of the month. think about it bro. Would love to ride cover with you!!!!!!!......Take care all. We are flying high here in ohio..............always a brother and sister. Mark and Dee....."257"......inbound
Mark Jackson <fourfour@bright.net>
LZ HOME, USA - Thursday, January 03, 2002 at 20:00:37 (MST)

Evenin' Flight. Hey Don - about the hats? I have a guy here that can take my patch, photo it, size it down, and make a disk for his machine to embroider it right onto the caps. He's a vet so I know he'll give us the best deal possible. I'll let you know shortly about price, etc. I have the old ORIGINAL patch, with the sheep dog rather than the bulldog. It looks really good on a white cap with a royal blue brim. Any objections to the old style patch? If so, somebody needs to get me a new one for a sample only. I can return it. Let me know flight - if anybody's interested. It looks pretty sharp. Nice to see a posting from you Frog. Where ya been?? Ron
Ron DeBates <rebate@mcn.net>
Big Timber, MT USA - Thursday, January 03, 2002 at 18:50:52 (MST)

Go for it Joe and don't forget to get us some good pics of Lane. Be careful out there. Gale
Gale Beard <beardatpaige1@cs.com>
Clinton, In USA - Thursday, January 03, 2002 at 08:11:16 (MST)

STILL ON MY WAY TO AN SON, BUT GOT SIDE TRACKED IN TAIHLAND. IF YOU WENT TO BANKOCK FOR R AND R, IT IS UNBELIEVABLE HOW MUCH THE CITY HAS GROWN. THE NIGHT LIFE IS STILL AS WILD AS EVER; THERE IS EVEN ONE BAR WHERE THE GIRLS SHOOT PING-PONG BALLS FROM THEIR ----'S INTO A DRUNKEN CROUD THAT ATTEMTS TO RETURN THE BALL'S WITH PING-PONG PADDLES. IT IS QUITE A SIGHT. THINK ABOUT IT. JOE
JOE JOHNSON <cobra073@yahoo.com>
MORONGO , CALIF USA - Thursday, January 03, 2002 at 07:38:33 (MST)

Good Morning Flight.....Trust all made thur the Holidays unscathed. Good to see Mike Miles posting again. Long time no hear. And "Menace", where have you been? Don't see you listed on the Contact page. Tim, Darwin, Fred, Gently and all... thanks for the wishes, I'll get back to all when I catch up here at work. Still no phone at home so it has to be done here, but at least there was peace here over the holidays. Awoke yesterday to the sounds of rotor blades. I guess the President went for a drive. A 129th brother has a bird here flying security for the little priest. Hope to see him post now that he has found the site....Looking foward to Phoenix and wishing all a Peacful and Prosperous New Year.... Cups
Jim Masencup <JimAntilleanM@netscape.net>
Port-au-Prince, Haiti - Thursday, January 03, 2002 at 06:59:05 (MST)

Hello Flight and Happy New Year! Thad Czuba (129th AHC 67-68) had an unsuccessful cataract surgery in Oct (they got the lens out & couldn't put one back in). He is scheduled for his re-implant on Jan 3,02. I've been trying to get him to a reunion or on this site, but, my attempts have failed. I was wondering- if he got some "get well" cards from some of his 129th family- maybe it would help. I'm sure that some of you know him: Don Whigham,Wayne May, Lee Wood,Dan Hertlein,Ted Gustafson,Joe Muniz, Joe Johnson or anyone else, how about it?? His addy is: Thad Czuba Sr / 10612 Lakeshore Dr, East / Carmel, In 46033. Thanks, Gale
Gale Beard 67-68 <beardatpaige1@cs.com>
Clinton, In USA - Wednesday, January 02, 2002 at 13:06:30 (MST)

Happy new year flight. hope everyone had a good and safe time. OK what are we going to do about the hats ? I was thinking about just sewing one of my patches to the front of a new cap. I got two patches and have one on my vest and figured that a hat would be a great place for the second one. but now I have a problem ........ what color hat ? I was going to put it on a black cap but now that I see that black is taken by the Cobra's we need to decide on colors for the rest of us. any ideas ? I was in Maint. I flew a little but not much. I think I have a little over 200 hours for the year. most of you guys got that in the first month. anyway let me know what you think. Later, Don
Don Miller <ayla@c2i2.com>
Valley Farms, AZ USA - Wednesday, January 02, 2002 at 07:34:15 (MST)

HAPPY NEW YEAR FLIGHT............Looking forward to a better year my self.......Hey I Still have a bunch of SHIRTS.....So send me a request and a little something to cover the shipping and they will be on their way. All thanks to Cups.....My address is listed at the bottom of the web page under stickers Only got a couple of them left..........BUT I SURE GOT SHIRTS.........hey Fred did you say you were looking for some????? Also got a call from a the Mother of one of my pilots, she lives close and said he was surprised when he saw my address and how close we were. Now that was a surprise.......Well my best wishes to all..........Tails Clear Left.......Jan 70 thru Dec 70 1st flight Buldog 174 Casey
Matt Casey <mcasey1947@cs.com>
Aurora, CO USA - Tuesday, January 01, 2002 at 23:37:56 (MST)

Have A Happy and Prosperous New Year to all members of the 129 th. AHC. Ed Wagner (Menace) May 69- Dec. 70
Ed Wagner <Edjudiwagner@AOL.Com>
Troy, Ohio USA - Tuesday, January 01, 2002 at 11:52:23 (MST)