2017 Archive

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HAPPY NEW YEAR TO ALL !!!
John Sartor
USA - Sunday, December 31, 2017 at 00:40:17 (EST)

We managed to make it through another Christmas so wishing everyone a great 2018. I had hoped to start working on email addresses by now so when I do please send a reply letting me know if you get one. As always I worry when we don't hear from our brothers but glad when I locate new people. Also heading into the New Year we have the Reunion in Reno for Crew Members in June, The Pilot's in Atlanta during July plus Kokomo in September. So let us all pray for are Brothers who are fighting illness and hope to see them next year.
Ken Strong Jr
Wildwood, FL USA - Tuesday, December 26, 2017 at 13:24:21 (EST)

Merry Christmas to all and Happy New year. Love you all. Stickman
jim oliver
pembroke, ga USA - Monday, December 25, 2017 at 17:55:57 (EST)

MARRY CHRISTMAS NEW YEAR
arthur foster
lagrange, Georgia United States - Monday, December 25, 2017 at 16:15:19 (EST)

Wishing a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to all my 129th Brothers and sisters & associates.
Kal Bergstrom
Saint Joseph, MI USA - Monday, December 25, 2017 at 11:08:49 (EST)

Merry Christmas and a Blessed New Year to all. Have I told you I Love you yet today?.....
Mark and DeeJackson <fourfour44@msn.com>
Celina, OH United States - Monday, December 25, 2017 at 10:28:19 (EST)

Deanna And I hope everyone has a Merry Christmas or holidays to be PC, and a great New Year
Rainer Bauer <bauerrv1@gmail.com>
USA - Sunday, December 24, 2017 at 12:48:36 (EST)

morning flight, wes I'm glad you have your daughters with you for xmas. it's good to have family by your side this time of year and for you more so. see you at kokomo. wink 3/69-10/70
wink <cobra129th@outlook.com>
lake wales , fl USA - Sunday, December 24, 2017 at 11:35:51 (EST)

Just want to take moment and wish all of my friends here the best that can be for this holiday season. I have my girls here (2 Daughters and 2 grand daughters) to keep an eye on me. This was Kathy's favorite time of year. She did the decorating inside, I did the outside with her supervision of course and I did the cooking and boy can I mess up a kitchen. Am cheating this year by cooking everything ahead of time especially that now I slow cook everything on the komodo (egg shaped grill) at 225 degrees. Turkey is done - prime rib is done. As of right now there is nothing to stop me from attending Kokomo. Larry the hugger says I should just drag the trailer to his place and if I don't want to do that he has a room for me. My best wishes and all my love to all.
wrong way wes <bullet2013@outlook.com>
Clatskanie, OR USA - Saturday, December 23, 2017 at 23:42:18 (EST)

Regarding the shark mouth on the Cobra's: I talked with someone a year or so ago & he was the guy responsible for that. I wish I could remember his name. The 129th Cobra on display at Helena NG Base in Montana has the same shark mouth design on it.
RickG.
USA - Saturday, December 23, 2017 at 22:59:11 (EST)

afternoon flight, just wanted to wish everyone a merry xmas and a good an happy new year. hey gale got your xmas card the other day an I was a little disappointed when I open the card, no do dads, I do understand why. I looked forward getting them each year, so thanks for the past years. wink 3/69-10/70
wink <cobra129th@outlook.com>
lake wales, fl USA - Saturday, December 23, 2017 at 14:06:34 (EST)

Merry Christmas & good will to all men. Jerry H. How about putting the Cobra pics on the 129th Page. Be careful and enjoy the X-mas holidays guys.
Bruno E Sanchez
Laredo, TX USA - Friday, December 22, 2017 at 09:46:37 (EST)

Welcome Tom U. If I recall correctly you were a captain when you came to the 129th. Don McCort and I were on the flight line when the first two AH-1's arrived. I took pictures of them. One had shark teeth and the other had the road runner painted on them. Merry Christmas to my brothers and sisters!
Jerry H
Pa, - Friday, December 22, 2017 at 08:59:14 (EST)

jW in Nov. 65 I believe we were a couple hundred yards from HWY 1 to the guard bunker. Then, 129th company area was I in front of the Special Forces Camp. It was like the setup at Dak To we were on the outside of there perimeter. I remember the 117th across Hwy1 a little south of us at Dong Ba Thin. I left Bong Ba Thin January 1st 66 and never returned. But, 52 years has passed so memory could be foggy about where things were at Dong Ba Thin. You and the Family have a safe and wonderful Christmas. Always A Brother!!!
Alex
Tn USA - Thursday, December 21, 2017 at 23:46:38 (EST)

Merry Christmas and Happy NEW Year . Alex, The way I remember our camp at Dong Ba Thin was about 800 yards off Hwy 1 with Dodge city on right as you go to129 th. B 51 was on left (Special Forces) near hwy 1 with a marsh area between them and us. The 180 avn and 18th engineers was a little farther down road toward Nha Trang on oppsite side of road/
J. W. Wilson
kinston, n. c. USA - Thursday, December 21, 2017 at 13:20:40 (EST)

Kat and I want to wish all our 129th family and Merry Christmas and a joyous Happy New Year!!
Bill and Kat Wolf
COLORADO SPRINGS, USA - Thursday, December 21, 2017 at 10:21:03 (EST)

Gale in 65 when on guard duty you faced Hwy1. Company area was in front of Special Forces Compound. In 67 we pulled guard duty on the flight line at Lane. Lane was a more secure Compound then Dong Ba Thin was in 65.
Alex
TN USA - Wednesday, December 20, 2017 at 19:08:08 (EST)

Alex, was the flight line at Dong Ba Thin then? In '67 we had to guard the flight line and late at night the Koreans traveled through there going to their Compound. They were always drunk & loud, so, I just avoided them. Mark......glad to be your friend also & all the other 129th brothers & sisters. Merry Christmas to all the 129th families!
Gale Beard <burdman129@sbcglobal.net>
Clinton, Indiana United States - Wednesday, December 20, 2017 at 09:39:22 (EST)

Yes Mark Christmas is almost here. LIZ and I would like to wish our 129th Families a safe and wonderful Christmas and a safe New Years. We will be spending Christmas in the Great Smoky Mountains Of East Tennessee. I look back to Christmas 1965. Pulling guard duty at Dong Ba Thin during Monsoon season. Just glad that I am still here to remember it. Take a few minutes to remember our KIA'S and all our Brothers whom have passed over the years. On April 18th 2018 we will finally get our recognition with the Monument to Air Crews in Arlington National Cemetery. Always A Brother!!!
Alex Fernwalt
TN USA - Tuesday, December 19, 2017 at 23:07:29 (EST)

Well hope all are ready Christmas and New Years. It's just about on us. Been a good year here. All are healthy,active and aware of our blessings. You all of which being one of them. I thank you all for being my friends. Hope to more of you all next year. Thinking of those we lost this year........always a brother.................
Mark
USA - Tuesday, December 19, 2017 at 20:26:14 (EST)

Kenny, the Cobra guns were @ the 129th when i got there. they already had the Shark Teeth on. they were quite a sight to see when they were fully loaded & "taking off" just about three/four inches off the ground.
Bruno E Sanchez
Laredo, Texas USA - Sunday, December 17, 2017 at 12:19:40 (EST)

Sorry meant Burno, wait maybe just loosing my mind as old age kicks in with memory loss and my computer out to get me.
Ken Strong Jr
Wildwood, FL USA - Friday, December 15, 2017 at 16:45:43 (EST)

Mark speaking of Lenny I have just updated information on the Roster for him, Art Boehning and Art Hibler from the latest VHCMA change of addresses. Also added Tom Uznanski to the list. Hibler was on the list from 2011 St Louis List but didn't have any contact info before. Bernie, did the AH-1s get there when you were there?
Ken Strong Jr
Wildwood, FL USA - Friday, December 15, 2017 at 16:42:50 (EST)

Hey Lenny Adams, you still out there? Been thinkin bout ya...........................
Mark
USA - Friday, December 15, 2017 at 13:00:21 (EST)

"P.S." Pilots had to have flown the Huey guns to turn them in & pick-up & fly the cobras back to the 129th.any of the crew-chiefs recall?
Bruno E Sanchez
Laredo, Texas USA - Friday, December 15, 2017 at 11:27:16 (EST)

Tom "U", WELCOME. You left & I arrived. I got to the 129th via the 101st.I signed in to the 129th sometime around the 26th,27th or 28th of December of 71'. Not that I want to start any arguments, but "just" for my info, When did the Cobra guns get to the 129th?
Bruno E Sanchez
Laredo, Texas USA - Friday, December 15, 2017 at 11:21:43 (EST)

Welcome Tom and Welcome Home!
Bill Wolf
COLORADO SPRINGS, USA - Tuesday, December 12, 2017 at 11:51:46 (EST)

Welcome home and welcome aboard Tom. Ken, I have had no problems with the roster here. Everything is white here and getting whiter.. Ha.. But that Michigan for you..
Kal Bergstrom
USA - Tuesday, December 12, 2017 at 11:46:39 (EST)

Ken, the roster is OK but I can't play the audio files
Rainer Bauer
Indy, USA - Tuesday, December 12, 2017 at 10:22:36 (EST)

Hello everyone. Just stumbled across this excellent site. Just want to say hello to everybody and welcome home. I transferred to the 129th as maintenance officer in Aug of 71 from A Troop 1/9 cav after stand down. I was only with the 129th until December. We didn't yet have the Cobras when I rotated out.
Tom Uznanski <atomz@comcast.net>
berlin, Connecticut USA - Monday, December 11, 2017 at 19:13:04 (EST)

Ken: didn't have any problems viewing the rosters a few minutes ago. Hope everyone is having a good weekend. Glad that we just got the cold weather. South in Mississippi they got snow. Always A Brother!!!
Alex
TN USA - Sunday, December 10, 2017 at 08:30:42 (EST)

Mark I do have a couple of questions for everyone. Has anyone had any trouble looking at the Roster? Have had some say it bumps them off and my only note is that it takes time to load. Also the same about the audio files. I can't get them to work on my computer after being checked. Guess we all need to learn about computers again.
Ken Strong Jr
Wildwood, FL USA - Saturday, December 09, 2017 at 13:44:27 (EST)

Don, I just learned about your loss. Prayers go out to you and your family. Always a brother.
John Sartor
USA - Wednesday, December 06, 2017 at 22:16:43 (EST)

Ken,anything you need added to the site let me know what it is and I will ask our Geeks how to send it to them and then it can be added.....................
Mark
USA - Wednesday, December 06, 2017 at 16:40:48 (EST)

Ken call me l'm home
Larry A. Davis
USA - Wednesday, December 06, 2017 at 08:19:21 (EST)

Don, I'm am sorry for your loss and prayers for you and your family/
J. W. Wilson
kinston, n. c. USA - Tuesday, December 05, 2017 at 11:37:18 (EST)

morning flight, my prayers are with and yours. wink
wink <cobra129th@outlook.com>
lake wales, fl USA - Tuesday, December 05, 2017 at 09:18:10 (EST)

Thoughts and prayers sent your Don.......
Mark <fourfour44@msn.com>
Celina, OH United States - Monday, December 04, 2017 at 22:04:02 (EST)

Don prayers are with you and your family.
Ken Strong Jr
Wildwood, FL USA - Monday, December 04, 2017 at 17:30:01 (EST)

Still trying to bend my knee to where it needs to be. Been almost 4 months since the surgery. Still on the bending machine. Plus 2 hours each morning at rehab. Haven't made much progress. The Doctor said that the machine will go away in a week. But will continue with therapy every day for the next 3 or 4 weeks. I can drive but, rough getting into my Expedition getting out is the easy of the two. Hope everyone had a good Thanksgiving. Well busy week Heart Doctor and VA Doctor. That's all I do is see Doctors. Talked to Larry Lackey. He seems to be doing OK. He was at his farm. Always A Brother!!!
Alex
Tn USA - Sunday, December 03, 2017 at 21:55:11 (EST)

Don, our prayers are with you and yours. Bill & Kat
Bill Wolf
COLORADO SPRINGS, USA - Sunday, December 03, 2017 at 11:51:40 (EST)

Arms around you Don. L-G
gently
USA - Saturday, December 02, 2017 at 20:10:14 (EST)

Don, sorry to hear of your loss. My sincere condolences to you and your family. Take care Brother..
Kal Bergstrom
Saint Joseph, MI USA - Saturday, December 02, 2017 at 15:41:19 (EST)

So sorry to hear that Don........................
Gale Beard <burdman129@sbcglobal.net>
Clinton, Indiana United States - Saturday, December 02, 2017 at 10:12:13 (EST)

Don our thoughts and prayers to you and your Family through this difficult times. It's hard to lose any Family member. Especially a younger Sister. Want you to know that the 129th Family is here for you. Always A Brother!!!
Alex
TN USA - Saturday, December 02, 2017 at 08:51:40 (EST)

I hope everyone had a great Thanksgiving. mine was the worst one I have had in my life .... my baby sister went to be with my parents on Thanksgiving evening. the big "C" doesn't care about who or when. R.I.P. little sister. she was 51 yo.
Don Miller <hogleg244@yahoo.com>
Arizona City, AZ USA - Saturday, December 02, 2017 at 02:50:33 (EST)

Just made updates for Charles Gregory on the Roster. Jan69 to Dec70. Also have started adding info from Unit Rosters and orders. Than need to figure out how to add the new information on our site.
Ken Strong Jr
Wildwood, FL USA - Friday, December 01, 2017 at 15:13:12 (EST)

Thought I posted this afternoon and double checking to see if this post now.
Ken Strong Jr
Wildwood, FL USA - Wednesday, November 29, 2017 at 19:16:37 (EST)

We had a great holiday weekend with a visit from Ferrell Norman's widow. He had not told me what kind of cancer he had but she said it was a tumor in his Liver Duct which took his life in less than six months. She didn't know what caused it but got an email last night from military.com talking about Southeast Asian Liver Flukes. Guess if we like Norman, Johnson and I eating with the Koreans could get the worms in our system which kill us after decades. Sent my VA Doctor a request to see if I have any in my liver. Please take a look into this but couldn't find it on the VA site yet.
Ken Strong Jr
Wildwood, FL USA - Wednesday, November 29, 2017 at 16:01:18 (EST)

Kat and I want to wish all of you a wonderful, happy, and safe Thanksgiving!!
Bill Wolf
COLORADO SPRINGS, USA - Thursday, November 23, 2017 at 11:49:55 (EST)

Flight.....we hope that you all enjoy Thanksgiving Day! Debbie & Gale
Gale Beard <burdman129@sbcglobal.net>
Clinton, Indiana United States - Thursday, November 23, 2017 at 10:33:16 (EST)

Wishing all a Happy Thanksgiving ðŸ¦ƒ.
Alex
TN USA - Wednesday, November 22, 2017 at 22:23:11 (EST)

Good Afternoon Flight, first also understanding what our Brother Wes is dealing with and glad to see him post. Next after moving I am broke so temp didn't pay cell bill but want to remind everyone I still do have just a 129th number at 352 450 5029 to use for the next couple weeks. Last of all been in touch with Larry Stokes who missed us all at Kokomo do to the storm along with Berry Winkler who didn't blow away. I just updated Wink's address for his new house and added a temp address for Ted Buisker who is staying in St Cloud for the winter. So now kicking around the idea of crashing Wink's new place for those close to him. Sort of in the middle for myself and others in Tampa, Orlando, etc.
Ken Strong Jr
Wildwood, FL USA - Tuesday, November 21, 2017 at 16:36:11 (EST)

Thinking of you Wes. Kathy was a real nice gal....................
Gale Beard <burdman129@sbcglobal.net>
Clinton, Indiana United States - Monday, November 20, 2017 at 18:48:05 (EST)

Want to wish our 129th Family a safe and wonderful Thanksgiving. Always A Brother!!!
Alex
TN USA - Monday, November 20, 2017 at 01:35:58 (EST)

Wes, our deepest sympathies to you and yours. I can't even begin to imagine life with out my Kat. Always a Brother!
Bill Wolf
Colorado Springs, USA - Sunday, November 19, 2017 at 12:39:47 (EST)

Wrong Way, My wife and I are coming up on our 40th Anniversary on the 25th of November. If I were to loose my wife, I would be lost. So I can feel your loss. Your 129th Brother
John Sartor
USA - Saturday, November 18, 2017 at 22:28:40 (EST)

Wes it hard to lose someone whom been with you at your side for so many years. She will always be there in your heart â¤ï¸ and mind. She was a good woman and wife. Met you both at Kokomo one year. But, Wish I had the words to try and comfort you through these difficult times. But, she is in the greatest hands our lord Jesus Christ. Remember the good things you did together. It's a tuff time but, your 129th Family is here for you. Always A Brother!!!
Alex
TN USA - Friday, November 17, 2017 at 01:29:20 (EST)

Thank you Gently and Mister Mark. Love You.
wrong way wes <bullet2013@outlook.com>
Clatskanie, OR USA - Thursday, November 16, 2017 at 20:02:23 (EST)

Wes, you been on my mind all week........................
Mark
USA - Thursday, November 16, 2017 at 18:35:50 (EST)

Arms around you Wrong Way. She was special! L-G
gently
USA - Thursday, November 16, 2017 at 16:22:13 (EST)

Want to say thanks for the well wishes. Been a month and a half now. I think it will get better in about 30 years. Like the song "My best friend and my lover". Listening all of the time for her quiet sounds but just too damn quiet. Her kitty finally quit going room to room looking for Kath and he will even sit on my lap for pets for about 2 minutes. Damn I miss her.
Wrong Way Wes <Bullet2013@outlook.com>
Clatskanie, OR USA - Wednesday, November 15, 2017 at 19:38:12 (EST)

Just in case anyone missed the posts on FB the other day: I'm pretty sure me & Larry K found #815 on Saturday. All I knew was it was seen on a dump in Rosamond Ca in 2000 & had crash damage. We found a Huey on in scrap yard that matches the location & it has crash damage. I'm going to swing by on a week day & hope the place is open.
RickG
USA - Wednesday, November 15, 2017 at 00:38:28 (EST)

Good to see the commo. Maybe we're getting old and having time to read the posts. And, leave a few comments along the way. Got a email that had links on it. It was the VHCMA reunion in June, About a 50 minute video. About 23 minutes into the video had my nephew Caleb being interviewed about his first helicopter ride. Of course our Ron Paye was the pilot. Also, had the original crews for the B model gunship 049. Over all great time back in June. Always A Brother!!!
Alex
Tn USA - Tuesday, November 14, 2017 at 14:01:33 (EST)

Yeah Cue, I have some photos of that Day at Jack's around here somewhere also. Good to hear from you. Thanks guys for staying active here. In a fast pace world of lots of choices I appreciate all that still attend this ole' site. Always a brother......God Bless and Love to all.......
Mark Jackson <fourfour44@msn.com>
Celina, OH United States - Monday, November 13, 2017 at 17:26:40 (EST)

There was no red shoes on our gunships in 71-72
Larry A. Davis
USA - Monday, November 13, 2017 at 04:58:36 (EST)

Just an update after spending the Summer on the road. New place with better internet and can run four programs at one time. Just got done working on the Roster updates as I figure out where I am after a few months. Will let you all know when I think I am caught up again. Take care Brothers!
Ken Strong Jr
Wildwood, FL USA - Sunday, November 12, 2017 at 18:03:24 (EST)

Harrell ran across some of those pictures a few weeks ago. Hope you had a good Veterans Day. Always A Brother!!!
Alex
USA - Sunday, November 12, 2017 at 16:49:32 (EST)

Hey Mark I found some old pics from the cookout at Jack Gilmores house in Charlotte when the VHCMA was there
Harrell Guidry
Groves, tx USA - Saturday, November 11, 2017 at 20:20:31 (EST)

Have a great Veterans Day all, thanks for serving...............................
Mark
USA - Saturday, November 11, 2017 at 14:41:17 (EST)

Gary, I think the gun ship shoes were red? To all my 129th Brothers....Happy and Safe Veteran's Day!
Bill Wolf
Colorado Springs, USA - Saturday, November 11, 2017 at 09:26:15 (EST)

The 1st Flight shoes were yellow and the 2nd flight was white....not sure on the gun ships..........Happy veterans day all...........Snoopy
Gary Woodward <garywdsi@yahoo.com>
Eads, USA - Saturday, November 11, 2017 at 08:42:50 (EST)

Robbie never noticed any skids shoes painted on any if our helicopters.
Alex
TN USA - Friday, November 10, 2017 at 19:38:11 (EST)

Didn't get a reply from my post so i will ask again. Does anyone know if the shoes on the skids of the gun ships were red. Were they all red? Guess I never noticed.
Robbie <mortrobinson12@gmail.com>
Williamson, New York United States - Friday, November 10, 2017 at 16:17:21 (EST)

Hello flight! I wanted to let you all know that in honor of Veterans Day I am doing something special. To Honor all of our Veterans, our Gold Star Families, and get further exposure for the 501-c-3 Charity â€œAmerican Huey 369â€ I will be having a Veterans Day E-book sale on Amazon.com on November 10, 11, and 12. All e-books of â€œMission of Honorâ€ by Jim Crigler will be on sale for .99. That's Right I said NINTY NINE CENTS!!!! You can't afford not to buy the kindle version of this book. Hell, buy a paperback and get the .99 Kindle version to go with it and have the best of both worlds!â€ Just go to this link: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1784521086/ref=s9u_simh_gw_i1?ie=UTF8&fpl=fresh&pd_rd_i=1784521086&pd_rd_r=56d64638-c4b4-11e7-a7ba-0b35da93ebc8&pd_rd_w=3SM44&pd_rd_wg=GJBQf&pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_s=&pf_rd_r=4ZYJHB9M6N324PQ5A0EP&pf_rd_t=36701&pf_rd_p=1cf9d009-399c-49e1-901a-7b8786e59436&pf_rd_i=desktop I honor all of our Veterans and Gold Star Families and especially the members of American Huey 369 that give so much back to those that served and sacrificed. Jim Crigler Author of â€œMission of Honorâ€
Jim Crigler <jimc@mrwinona.com>
Winona, MN United States - Friday, November 10, 2017 at 10:14:56 (EST)

Sorry, I didn't put the right email add up last time I was on here. Happy Veterans Day to all of my 129th Brothers. Hope your troubles are few. Robbie
Lloyd W Robinson <mortrobinson12@gmail.com>
Williamson, New York United States - Friday, November 10, 2017 at 09:23:40 (EST)

Very kind of you to say that Alex, We, Larry and I, thank you and all of you very much. It makes my heart swell to know that this place has been of help. Will be praying and thinking of each on the 11th.
Mark Jackson <fourfour44@msn.com>
Celina, OH United States - Thursday, November 09, 2017 at 08:30:38 (EST)

Mark we appreciate You having the 129th site here for us. Many don't post but, read the post. We have come a long way since the first day this sight was up. We have met a lot of our 129th Brothers that we lost over these years. Without this site we might not ever had the opportunity to met these Brothers and their families. For me personally this was my way meeting my Brothers from both tours with 129th. Like a lot of Vietnam Vets I never was around any for 30 years. Then, Charlie Rains found me and eventually told me to contact Mark Jackson. And, about, his whom was a KIA of the 129th. This site has brought so many into our 129th Family. Mark I personally want to say Thank You. You are and always be a Brother!!! Have 2 weeks to get this knee bent. Doctor wasn't satisfied not getting where it need to be bent. He the next set won't e pretty and wouldn't want to talk to any time soon. But, we will make it in the next 2 weeks. Everyone have safe Veterans Day. Always A Brother!!!
Alex
TN USA - Thursday, November 09, 2017 at 08:17:29 (EST)

ROBBIE, absolutly not brother. For all the stories you have told me and the friendship and time we have spent together, well, I still owe you.
Mark Jackson <fourfour44@msn.com>
Celina, OH United States - Wednesday, November 08, 2017 at 23:55:24 (EST)

That would be James Young in the last post. I' m sorry about that.
Mark
USA - Wednesday, November 08, 2017 at 23:52:40 (EST)

One more thing, on the front page we now have an AUDIO link which right now has 2 tapes that Dave Powers sent me that Darrell Ramos sent him. Possibly the RADIO CHATTER of when James Yoind was KIA. More Audio to come. IF ANY OF YOU GUYS HAVE COCKPIT OR ANY OTHER TAPES, tapes home send them to me and I will have the Geeks insert them. Best would be to send it to me on a CD but we can convert cassattes tapea ti digital also..... I Love You guus and sure do Love doing your site for all of you. Take care out there......always a brother........
Mark Jackson <fourfour44@msn.com>
Celina, OH United States - Wednesday, November 08, 2017 at 23:50:58 (EST)

Alex, yeah we missed all the damage. Most was bout 3 miles north east of us out by WalMart over in Celina. Messed up a Dollar General mostly and windows and doors on other buildings.Dollar General was a wipe out though. Crown factory that makes fork lifts took some major damage to its plant in Celina. We just gots lots of rain, wind and a million leaves in the yard. Jackson's Garage made it though without any damage. Our Daughter and Son-in-law own it now. Thanks for asking........take care and Love to all......
Mark Jackson <fourfour44@msn.com>
Celina, OH United States - Wednesday, November 08, 2017 at 23:40:42 (EST)

Mark just wanted to check on you and the family. Seen on TV where the storms came through Celina Ohio. I knew you live outside of town. But, didn't know if you got damage. Always A Brother!!!
Alex
TN USA - Monday, November 06, 2017 at 18:15:56 (EST)

Hadn't been on here for awhile. my email address should show up with this post. I usually check weekly at least. Don't post alot. Wink, or someone that knows. Were all the shoes on the skids of the guns Red? Trying to get my ABC model helicopter close to being a 129th ship but not using anyone's previous tail number. Mark, thanks again for those pins and I was thinking I would send you some money.
Robbie <mrobinson12@gmail.com>
Rochester, NY USA - Monday, November 06, 2017 at 16:53:29 (EST)

Gale and Rainer I can't believe the verdict. No time!!! The Board must not ever served in a combat zone. Can't figure where there minds were. What's done is done. Heard he was going to appeal. Bruno yes the Bar Kays Big still in Memphis. I still listen to the sixties music. Rainer and some of us on our way to Vietnam in Nov. 65. Every stop on our C-130 ride. If a jukebox was close by. The main song played was Eve Of Destruction it said it all. But, the sixties and some early 70's had great music. Everyone have a safe Veterans Day. Always A Brother!!!
Alex
TN USA - Sunday, November 05, 2017 at 09:12:57 (EST)

just a short note ......... here is a link to a song that as written by Larry Clark, he and I graduated from High school together in 1967. he has been playing and singing and writing since we were IN high school. just thought you all might like to hear it. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=POKSVM1pXKM
Don Miller <hogleg244@yahoo.com>
Arizona City, AZ USA - Saturday, November 04, 2017 at 00:52:19 (EDT)

I can't believe it either Gale, He should at least be in prison.
Rainer Bauer <bauerrv1@gmail.com>
Indy, USA - Friday, November 03, 2017 at 18:02:28 (EDT)

Alex. It takes time. be patient my friend. Sometimes it just goes slow. However you said that you can bend it enough to get in your car. That's good. On another note. These guys are from Memphis. On Saturday nights after the Austin City Limits there is The Sun Studio program. They had a "GREAT" old school band from Memphis called the Bo-Keys. I liked the old school sixties sound these guys had. I went on there web site & ordered a CD. If you haven't seen/heard them I suggest you go & check them out.
Bruno E Sanchez
Laredo, TX USA - Friday, November 03, 2017 at 13:20:21 (EDT)

Bergdahl is free..............I can't believe it!
Gale Beard <burdman129@sbcglobal.net>
Clinton, Indiana United States - Friday, November 03, 2017 at 12:47:01 (EDT)

Bruno still can't get the knee to bend where it should. Head to the knee surgeon on Thursday the 9th and should here what he has planned. He is the best around and a civilian Doctor. I can bend the knee just enough to get into my Expedition. But, really stiffened over night. Hope everyone has a safe Veterand day coming up. Always A Brother!!!
Alex
TN USA - Friday, November 03, 2017 at 09:20:53 (EDT)

Okay folks trying to get back up and running. Just got internet back this morning after we moved to Wildwood. Ray and anyone else I get mail @ 129th AHC, P.O. Box 129, Candler, FL 32111-0129. Mark have been checking even though my phone is useless.
Ken Strong Jr
Wildwood, FL USA - Thursday, November 02, 2017 at 13:17:29 (EDT)

Good Morning my fellow 129'er. Alex just following up, any slight improvement on the knee?
Bruno E Sanchez
Laredo, TX USA - Thursday, November 02, 2017 at 11:32:57 (EDT)

Check in at least weekly. Gotta stay on top of the news and health of you guys. L-G
gently
USA - Wednesday, November 01, 2017 at 11:57:03 (EDT)

Bruno will have to break out the boots. Have until nov. 9th then the the Doctor will decide what's next. Will try and drive my Expedition tomorrow. Haven't drove since 9/11/17 I've coarse I haven't been released yet. On the other hand November 1965 was having Thanksgiving in the 129th. Hard to believe it has been 52 years. Hope everyone has a safe weekend. Always A Brother!!!
Alex
TN USA - Friday, October 27, 2017 at 22:32:19 (EDT)

Alex , it's all downhill from now. Just be patient. the knee will gradually start to bend.Trust the Re-hab guys. They'll get you going. Maybe you'll be doing a little "two-step" now & then.
Bruno E Sanchez
Laredo , TX USA - Friday, October 27, 2017 at 13:00:18 (EDT)

Thanks Bruno will try anything right now. I can walk but, leg just don't want to bend. Getting plenty of therapy. Hope all is well with everyone. Always A Brother!!!
Alex
Tn USA - Thursday, October 26, 2017 at 16:31:34 (EDT)

Alex, "Lightly" let the knee hang. just making sure if you try.
Bruno E Sanchez
Laredo, TX USA - Thursday, October 26, 2017 at 11:46:45 (EDT)

I check the site daily. Alex, suggestion. I also had a knee that was immobile for about four months. The medical staff @ Brook Medical Ctr in San Antonio rigged up some contraption on the bed to start the knee bending. It was not working as expeditously as I wanted. The Doc had promised me a 30 day leave once I could bend it enough to touch my butt. sat on the bed & put my knee on the edge of the bunk & very slow let it hang. There was discomfort & pain. I was able to bend the knee & touch my rump in about a week or so. I got my 30 day medical leave . I was back home for 30 days. check it out.
Bruno E Sanchez
Laredo, TX USA - Thursday, October 26, 2017 at 10:39:04 (EDT)

I'm here checking to see what commo is new. This is the only site I use. We have more information than any other 129th site. Always A Brother!!!
Alex
TN USA - Wednesday, October 25, 2017 at 13:18:22 (EDT)

I check daily...
Kal
USA - Wednesday, October 25, 2017 at 10:29:28 (EDT)

I agree Mark..........I check it daily!
Gale Beard <burdman129@sbcglobal.net>
Clinton, Indiana United States - Tuesday, October 24, 2017 at 17:21:36 (EDT)

I here sitting on the side..
John Sartor
USA - Tuesday, October 24, 2017 at 16:56:48 (EDT)

Gale...I think quite a few still get on, just don't speak. Hate to think the site is useless anymore.
Mark
USA - Tuesday, October 24, 2017 at 10:31:40 (EDT)

They did a good job on the Huey along with the nose art. I saved the pictures. Hope everyone is doing OK. 5 weeks into my knee replacement and found out that the scar tissue is keeping my knee from bending. Have 3 more weeks of therapy to get it bending or will need to be put under and the surgeon will have to break it loose. Then start rehab all over again. Always A Brother!!!
Alex Fernwalt <afernwal@comcast.net>
Collierville , TN USA - Friday, October 20, 2017 at 19:21:26 (EDT)

Drew, it doesn't look like many get on here too much anymore. Thanks for the info..........it's great to see the "ole gal" sitting up there so proudly. Gale Beard,129th Ahc, 1967-68
Gale Beard <burdman129@sbcglobal.net>
Clinton, Indiana United States - Thursday, October 19, 2017 at 10:00:16 (EDT)

To the best of my knowledge you can get 129th decals from the 509 guys on there website. They are featured in their store. I got my last ones from them. It took about two weeks. Later Dennis
Dennis Fuerstenau
Fort Walton Beach , FL USA - Wednesday, October 18, 2017 at 14:26:49 (EDT)

Here is a link to an article showing pictures of UH1-H 65-12776 being reset on the pedestal at the CT ARNG Facility in Groton, CT. The article indicates that this helicopter (originally a D model) began its service with the 129th in VN. http://www.theday.com/local-news/20171016/back-on-display
Drew Wesche <drew.c.wesche.ctr@mail.mil>
Groton, CT USA - Tuesday, October 17, 2017 at 13:40:29 (EDT)

I have a ton of photos taken of UH1H 65-12776 (upgraded from a D model) from 2015 when it was returned to a 129th Paint scheme. We did the paint job here and I took a bunch of photos during the process. It was just re-hoisted onto a pedestal at the CT National Guard Aviation facility at 139 Tower Ave in Groton, CT. She came to the Guard in 1975 and flew with them until retirement of the fleet. Is there someone I can email these photos to?
Drew Wesche <drew.c.wesche.ctr.mil@mail.mil>
Groton, CT USA - Tuesday, October 17, 2017 at 07:23:06 (EDT)

I have still got that flag with and the red white blue Mark let me have Florida it wright pin to computer desk that was for Nolan on 351
arthur foster
lagrange, Georgia United States - Saturday, October 14, 2017 at 14:51:57 (EDT)

can i get one bumper sticker had to go back to the hospital heart was out of rhythm
arthur foster
lagrange, Georgia United States - Saturday, October 14, 2017 at 14:31:12 (EDT)

morning flight, I need the 129th bumper sticker for my car, the one I have needs to be replaced. its been on my last three cars. if any of you have some please send me a few or let me know who makes them up for us and i'll order a bunch for us. wink 3/69-10/70
wink <cobra129th@outlook.com>
lake wales, fl USA - Friday, October 13, 2017 at 11:23:24 (EDT)

morning flight, wes I'm so sorry about Kathy. you know you guys must of told me of kathys condition at one time but as usual one tends to forget as you get older. I was shocked when I read the post. wes if you to talk, you can call me. again I'm so sorry for your loss, luv ya brother. wink 3/69-10/70
wink <cobra129th@outlook.com>
lake wales, fl USA - Thursday, October 12, 2017 at 12:32:05 (EDT)

........or how about Lenny Adams?
Mark Jackson
- Tuesday, October 10, 2017 at 08:29:39 (EDT)

Just wondering, anybody heard from Greg ( Animal ) Henkel latly?
Mark Jackson
- Monday, October 09, 2017 at 23:55:45 (EDT)

Wes, my condolences. Glad I had the chance to talk with you both at Kokomo a few years ago and am saddened for your loss.
Jerry H
Pa - Monday, October 09, 2017 at 09:23:17 (EDT)

So sorry to hear about Kathy...such a sweet gal. Alex, slow hand salute to the whole crew from 1966!
Gale Beard <burdman129@sbcglobal.net>
Clinton, Indiana United States - Sunday, October 08, 2017 at 21:31:20 (EDT)

Wow, sorry to hear about Miss Direction. ( Kathy )
Mark2
USA - Saturday, October 07, 2017 at 22:53:45 (EDT)

Slow Hand Salute to Chamberlin, Whetzel, Gilliam and Neal. KIA on 10/7/1966. Always A Brother!!!
Alex
TN USA - Saturday, October 07, 2017 at 16:17:04 (EDT)

A slow hand salute to our sister, Kathy. RIP....
Rev. John Sartor
Oceanside, CA USA - Saturday, October 07, 2017 at 00:51:19 (EDT)

Thank you Ken. I remember the first time we met Kathy and Wes: it was when we all took helicopter rides at Kokomo and they got lost...hence the nick names we gave them. We all had such a great laugh about it. Wonderful people. Kathy will be greatly missed, the gentle soul. L-G
gently
USA - Friday, October 06, 2017 at 16:20:07 (EDT)

Sorry to have to write this post that yes we did loose another great sister. "Wrong Way" Wes Griffith's wife Kathy did pass away. This has been sad news for many of us who knew her from the Reunions over the years and were waiting for her to get a Kidney and be back with her bright smile to cheer us all up at Kokomo.
Ken Strong Jr
Candler, FL USA - Friday, October 06, 2017 at 14:01:37 (EDT)

i dont go to the the va no more got two good doc here told the va i can not go there it to long of a ride broke my tail bone
arthur foster <arthurfoster351@gmail.com>
lagrange, Georgia United States - Friday, October 06, 2017 at 12:01:39 (EDT)

Arthur ,With all respect. Don't go back to those doctors.
Bruno E Sanchez
Laredo, TX USA - Friday, October 06, 2017 at 09:47:00 (EDT)

Tomorrow 51 years ago on October 7th 1966 the 129th AHC lost our first crew on a B model gunship. Our KIA's were Chamberlin, Whetzel, Gilliam and Neal. Slow Hand Salute to our Brothers. Always A Brother!!!
Alex Fernwalt <afernwal@comcast.net>
Collierville , TN USA - Friday, October 06, 2017 at 08:32:26 (EDT)

hi the va did it to me again make the third time all most killed me the doc told my wife good thing you got him here he would be dead by about 4 to 5 hours it had a lot to do with the pills they were giving me
arthur foster <arthurfoster351@gmail.com>
lagrange, Georgia United States - Thursday, October 05, 2017 at 18:01:59 (EDT)

hi
arthur foster <arthurfoster351@gmail.com>
lagrange, Georgia United States - Thursday, October 05, 2017 at 17:50:16 (EDT)

Did anyone hear of Wes's dear wife Kathy passing? I just got an email stating such. L-G
gently
USA - Thursday, October 05, 2017 at 14:38:53 (EDT)

Good evening everyone just got back to Florida last night. Bill I have the Roster on here that continues to grow and be adjusted. Now have internet so can make changes again to the Roster.
Ken Strong Jr
Candler, FL USA - Wednesday, October 04, 2017 at 20:23:25 (EDT)

Sorry for the multiple posts but each one took a long time to show up and I thought they never made it here.. Pullin pitch..>>
Kal
USA - Tuesday, October 03, 2017 at 13:01:23 (EDT)

Meagan. I think this is the msg you were looking for. I hope it helps. I been looking for 3 people I was with in our 129, George Perry ( spc 5 than pasted the test for staff before shipping out ), Thomas Fortrain whom I think is from Texas and Kenton Jones who I think lives in either Bronx or Broolyn New York these guys were with me in 69-70 and they were all crew chiefs. Please forward any info to me at rdster1930@yahoo.com or call me 5086780057 George Bessette Somerset, Ma USA - Saturday, December 25, 2010 at 13:43:44 (MST)
Kal Bergstrom <n8auu@email.com>
Saint Joseph, MI USA - Tuesday, October 03, 2017 at 10:04:10 (EDT)

Meagan, here is the post you were trying to read... I been looking for 3 people I was with in our 129, George Perry ( spc 5 than pasted the test for staff before shipping out ), Thomas Fortrain whom I think is from Texas and Kenton Jones who I think lives in either Bronx or Broolyn New York these guys were with me in 69-70 and they were all crew chiefs. Please forward any info to me at rdster1930@yahoo.com or call me 5086780057 George Bessette Somerset, Ma USA - Saturday, December 25, 2010 at 13:43:44 (MST) I hope this helps you in your search.
Kal Bergstrom <n8auu@email.com>
Saint Joseph , MI USA - Tuesday, October 03, 2017 at 09:58:55 (EDT)

I search for my dad, GEORGE PERRY and this page came up. I know he was a sniper and was in helicopters. The post was in 2010 and the page keeps crashing I cannot load it. I believe it was April 2010 the last part of page address was 4/2010 if anyone can read or acces this post please help I would love to know if this was for my father.
Meagan Perry <Meagan.perry@coxautoinc.com>
Memphis, TN USA - Monday, October 02, 2017 at 22:41:22 (EDT)

Disregard my previous post. Found a roster that should be adequate. Thank! Bill
Bill Wolf
USA - Monday, October 02, 2017 at 10:56:10 (EDT)

Gale Beard.....burdman129@sbcglobal.net
Gale Beard 67-68 <burdman129@sbcglobal.net>
Clinton, Indiana United States - Sunday, October 01, 2017 at 23:39:24 (EDT)

Hey guys, I'm trying to create a listing of 129th guys for a survey I'd like to do. Could you please do a post here with your email address. Thanks.
Bill Wolf <wolfcms@aol.com>
USA - Sunday, October 01, 2017 at 11:09:57 (EDT)

morning flight, just checking in. nothing new to report. I guess same same with the rest of the flight. wink 3/69-10/70
wink <cobra129th@outlook.com>
lake wales, fl USA - Saturday, September 30, 2017 at 10:04:07 (EDT)

Same here Gale and to all the 129th brothers. At Kokomo with my 129th brothers I truely feel I've come home! Means a lot to me!
Jerry
Pa USA - Friday, September 22, 2017 at 15:33:49 (EDT)

Jerry, it was great visiting with you again at Kokomo.
Gale Beard <burdman129@sbcglobal.net>
Clinton, Indiana United States - Thursday, September 21, 2017 at 19:53:30 (EDT)

Gently, sounds like a good goal to look forward too!
Jerry H
Pa, USA - Thursday, September 21, 2017 at 16:58:13 (EDT)

Next year...some how. Let's all plan on making Kokomo really big next year!! L-G
gently
USA - Wednesday, September 20, 2017 at 14:30:28 (EDT)

Have had trouble posting too but had a great time and Paul & I got out of Kokomo around three. The 129th ended up at Ft Bragg till the UH-60s and Company name change.
Ken Strong Jr
Lafayette, IN USA - Monday, September 18, 2017 at 20:55:07 (EDT)

Crew, I put photos of LZ Kokomo 2017 on line in the 129th AHC and also Facebook 129 AHC.
Gale Beard <burdman129@sbcglobal.net>
Clinton, Indiana United States - Monday, September 18, 2017 at 18:06:50 (EDT)

Well another Kokomo come and gone..it's been a bad year for reunions for the 129th. Hopefully 2018 will be a better year.
Alex
TN USA - Monday, September 18, 2017 at 14:19:32 (EDT)

This darn site! I wrote on here about Kokomo this morning and it didn't show up....what the? Now I have to try to remember what I wrote...........I'll try it later.
Gale
USA - Monday, September 18, 2017 at 13:11:41 (EDT)

Thanks for the full report Gale. I'll be back, I promise......................
Mark and Dee
USA - Monday, September 18, 2017 at 10:53:49 (EDT)

Judith, I was under the impression that you were gonna be at Kokomo, but....another "no show"....Missed ya Gently! I guess the total head count for the 129th AHC family was about 18 (including family & friends) LZ Kokomo 2017. Paul has a list of names. When I arrived on Thursday afternoon there was a handful of guys there and I (we) were optimistic about others showing up. As time went on we began to realize that this was gonna be it. Well, a couple FNG's showed up, we put a canopy up, built a fire, told some stories and by gosh the moral was up and the spirit of the129th AHC was back in action. If there was a slogan for this year it would be "Suck it up and move on!" We did and I would like to thank everyone for that. We had some beautiful weather, great conversations and we even held our "flag burning / Memorial" around the campfire on Saturday night. I would like to thank Ed Zelinsky for his help with that. I would say that there were probably around 15 regulars that could not make it this year for what ever reasons........health, accidents or personal and our hearts go out to you (it was even worse last year). We are all getting older, but, just remember that the 129th AHC will be at LZ Kokomo in 2018 on 429W. If you are ready, willing and/or able......please be there! Always a brother, Gale 67-68
Gale Beard <burdman129@sbcglobal.net>
Clinton, Indiana United States - Monday, September 18, 2017 at 09:45:51 (EDT)

Bruno I believe we were west of Camp Holloway in 66. They cut a hole in the wire for us to get through to Holloway to the EM club and PX. John the most you'll be away about 15 minutes.Be glad to meet you. Gently are you going to Kokomo. This funny pill don't have thinking straight at times.
Alex <afernwal@comcast.net>
Collierville , TN USA - Friday, September 15, 2017 at 17:24:48 (EDT)

Play hard in Kokomo!!!! L-G
gently
USA - Friday, September 15, 2017 at 15:09:51 (EDT)

Alex, thanks for the phone number. As for your question, we have family living in Olive Branch.
John C Sartor Sr
USA - Friday, September 15, 2017 at 13:37:45 (EDT)

Alex, was that the west side of Pleiku?
Bruno E Sanchez
Laredo, Texas USA - Friday, September 15, 2017 at 12:16:31 (EDT)

Thanks JW I left I left a few days before Thanksgiving 66. Well we were the only unit who had the Bulldogs. We had. other nose art. But. The Bulldog held in as permanent.
Alex
TN USA - Friday, September 15, 2017 at 03:53:22 (EDT)

Bruno, 129th was in Kontum December 66 to middle of January 67: then we went home to Dong Ba Thin for about a month.
J. W. Wilson
kinston, n. c. USA - Thursday, September 14, 2017 at 23:53:12 (EDT)

John my cell is 901-487-0374. Gary Snoopy Woodard live not far from here. How are you ending up in olive Branch ,Miss. Always A Brother!!!
Alex
Collierville , TN USA - Thursday, September 14, 2017 at 20:02:56 (EDT)

Alex, I've got our house up for sale. When it sells, we are heading in your direction. We are going to Olive Branch, Ms. I'll look you up when we get there. Always you Brother.
John Sartor Sr
USA - Thursday, September 14, 2017 at 17:44:15 (EDT)

Bruno the 129th was on the back side of Camp Holloway in march 66. Late may we we on our way to Dakto with a stop over in. kontum where shared the area with the 1st Cav. Aviation. And some our slicks did have a Bulldog nose art.
Alex
TN USA - Thursday, September 14, 2017 at 16:11:43 (EDT)

Alex the worst is over.Now just be patient with the re-hab. Its all down hill from now on. Yesterday I was watching a re-run of "Frontlines: Viet Nam the TET segment. There was the portion of the U.S. Embassy. Then there was the Dak To part. They showed a 129th huey at a hover with the Bulldog on the nose.The Bulldog was a little blurred. But'm sure it was a Bulldog nose.Wasn't the 129th somewhere out in the Pleiku/Kontum area at one time?
Bruno E Sanchez
Laredo, Texas USA - Thursday, September 14, 2017 at 15:08:16 (EDT)

Mark, at least stop and say hi, By the way.....630-W is my spot and I'll be on it!
Gale Beard <burdman129@sbcglobal.net>
Clinton, Indiana United States - Thursday, September 14, 2017 at 11:05:11 (EDT)

Dave Powers, pretty sure it ended up at Ft. Drum NY at some point.
Mark and Dee
USA - Thursday, September 14, 2017 at 10:05:15 (EDT)

Howdy Flight, can anyone tell me where the 129th ended up after Vietnam? Thanks!
Dave Powers
USA - Wednesday, September 13, 2017 at 23:24:38 (EDT)

Mark.....no tent & no you? Bummer.........
Gale
USA - Wednesday, September 13, 2017 at 18:13:29 (EDT)

Camp site 630W will be avaliable for room. Not gonna be able to make it. Enjoy.......always a brother.......
Mark Jackson
Celina, OH United States - Wednesday, September 13, 2017 at 09:30:56 (EDT)

Made it through surgery on 9/11. And, made it home late yesterday afternoon. Didn't realize the pain that goes with a knee replacement. Start rehab this morning at 9:30. The surgeon told LIZ that the knee was 100% gone and how was still walking. Hope everyone has a good time at Kokomo and don't get much rain. See you all next year. always A Brother!!!
Alex
TN USA - Wednesday, September 13, 2017 at 08:16:58 (EDT)

Tu 9/12 Sun through high clouds 74Â°/61Â° 0% 17% 10 out of 10 NE 8mph We 9/13 Cloudy with a bit of rain 69Â°/57Â° 0% 56% 3 out of 10 SSE 6mph Th 9/14 Mostly cloudy with a shower 74Â°/56Â° 0% 41% 6 out of 10 E 5mph Fr 9/15 Mostly cloudy 79Â°/59Â° 0% 11% 9 out of 10 SE 5mph Sa 9/16 Mostly sunny and pleasant 82Â°/61Â° 0% 15% 12 out of 10 SSE 6mph Su 9/17 A p.m. t-storm possible 86Â°/60Â° 0% 30% 12 out of 10 SSW 5mph Su Night A p.m. t-storm possible -/60Â° 0% 41% 12 out of 10 SW 5mph
Gale
USA - Monday, September 11, 2017 at 20:08:44 (EDT)

Paul, I'll be there Thurs afternoon. I'm draggin' my Shasta up, so, keep 630-W open. Gale
Gale
USA - Monday, September 11, 2017 at 11:44:19 (EDT)

morning flight, well to my relief an others I made it through last night. the winds where guesting over 100 mph until the center of Irma, which past through my area, continued north. got to bed around 2 am after Irma past through. now the clean up begin. no damage to my home, i'll check roof when winds settle down.oh whats amazing to me is I still have electric now an had it all during the night. wish I could make kokomo but most roads well be impassiable for next few days. thanks for all your prayers. wink 3/69-10/70
wink <cobra129th@outlook.com>
lake wales, fl USA - Monday, September 11, 2017 at 11:42:07 (EDT)

I will be leaving for KOKOMO today. Our oldest campsite is 429W. If you are coming or are lost, give me a call on my cell phone---574-276-1666-- if I don't answer keep calling. Those of you that can't come because of health problems or because of weather will be missed.
Paul Boggs
Niles , MI USA - Monday, September 11, 2017 at 08:30:01 (EDT)

Stickman checking in. I am staying home during the storm hoping for the best for all in Irma's path. Share the love n brotherhood of the reunion. A lot of us will be there in spirit.
jim oliver
pembroke, ga USA - Sunday, September 10, 2017 at 14:11:00 (EDT)

morning flight, well we are starting to get the outer bands, that will continue until this evening when we get the full hit of Irma. I will loss electric sometime after 9pm , so this is most likely my last post for awhile. I rode out Charlie in 04, we lost power for almost a week. so that's what I'm looking forward too. the homes are well built here in florida , gale had post that I should of headed up to kokomo earlier this to get out harms way. I know I would not enjoy myself because I'd be doing nothing but worrying about my house. and thanks for all your prayers an concern,have a good time in kokomo. as some as I electric back I will post an let you how I made out. wink 3/69-10/70
wink <cobra129th@outlook.com>
lake wales, fl USA - Sunday, September 10, 2017 at 12:00:43 (EDT)

Wink praying for you and your Family and everyone in the path of this Hurricane. We're here for you. The door is open if you have to come this way. Hope everyone that makes Kokomo has a good time. 1dsy and a wake up till surgery. Guess I have to spent a few days in the hospital. Not looking forward to that. All take care. Always A Brother!!!
Alex
TN USA - Sunday, September 10, 2017 at 00:02:02 (EDT)

Wink, I understand why you are staying but know that you will be missed. Please stay high & dry
Rainer Bauer
Indy, USA - Saturday, September 09, 2017 at 18:13:13 (EDT)

I've been praying for all Fl. families. Wink, listen to your brothers. Get out. We don't have a Helicopter to pick you up. Just let us know how you fared after Irma.
Rev. John Sartor
USA - Saturday, September 09, 2017 at 14:13:33 (EDT)

My family is prayer for all impacted by Irma....especially for our 129th family!
Bill Wolf
Colorado Springs, USA - Saturday, September 09, 2017 at 10:37:45 (EDT)

morning flight, gale an alex thanks for the concern. at this point in time it's crazy to try to leave with all the main highways, 75, 95,an I-4 jammed with bumper to bumper cars an trucks. it toke my uncle driving from Miami to Orlando 12 hours, an that's a 4 to 5 hour ride, an he left Miami Tuesday. the roads are even worst now. not knowing what path Irma was to take we in central florida , had to sit an wait, and by now its to late to leave. you don't want to get caught on the road in your car during the hurricane. so i'll sit it out an hope for the best. wink 3/69-10/70
wink <cobra129th@outlook.com>
lake wales, fl USA - Saturday, September 09, 2017 at 10:31:40 (EDT)

Wink you might as well go to Kokomo and take the kids with you. And, once your safe pray you have something to go home to. Stockman, JW and Larry Stokes all of you to get to a safe place. My son works st the hospital in Brunswick Georgia. They are under mandatory evacuation for the whole county. Moving the most critical to other hospitals farther inland.My son will leave Sunday for Atlanta to wait it out. It's a fast moving storm hopefully it dump a lot of rain. Everyone needs to get out while they can. Of course there gas pump is ripping off everyone. Our gas jumped 40cents over night. Some stations more.
Alex
TN USA - Friday, September 08, 2017 at 21:39:40 (EDT)

Saying prayers for my brothers in Irma's patch. Don't chance it,,,get to safety while you can! Love ya! Bill & Kat
Bill Wolf
Colorado Springs, USA - Friday, September 08, 2017 at 11:25:30 (EDT)

Wink, are you thinking straight? I would get my ass outta there and be safe in Kokomo.................
Gale Beard <burdman129@sbcglobal.net>
Clinton, Indiana United States - Friday, September 08, 2017 at 11:15:54 (EDT)

morning flight, well as you all can see from the news, iram is going to hit florida hard. that's going to keep me from going to kokomo,damn. I was looking forward to being there. now if any one knows anyone who wants to go an can't get hotel reservation, I have reservations for the east street inn & suite in tipton for the 13th to the 17th. I won't cancel until late tomorrow so that will give enough time to call me, so we can set something up. my # is 863-370-0633. have fun guys. i'll be there in sprite. wink 3/69-10/70
wink` <cobra129th@outlook.com>
lake wales, fl USA - Friday, September 08, 2017 at 10:39:21 (EDT)

We 9/13 Periods of sun 78Â°/54Â° 0% 25% 10 out of 10 SSE 7mph Th 9/14 Warm with periods of sun 82Â°/58Â° 0% 13% 11 out of 10 ENE 5mph Fr 9/15 Plenty of sunshine 77Â°/54Â° 0% 15% 12 out of 10 ENE 4mph Sa 9/16 Mostly cloudy 82Â°/60Â° 0% 1% 8 out of 10 SSE 5mph Su 9/17 Mostly cloudy 79Â°/56Â° 0% 2% 10 out of 10 SSW 7mph
Gale Beard <burdman129@sbcglobal.net>
Clinton, Indiana United States - Friday, September 08, 2017 at 09:30:25 (EDT)

Gently, do you mean the Korean web site? If so here is its address....www.rokfv.com......
Mark and Dee
USA - Thursday, September 07, 2017 at 20:04:43 (EDT)

Jim is looking for the RKO guys info. L-G
Gently
USA - Thursday, September 07, 2017 at 17:10:36 (EDT)

I just received from the publisher a digital copy of the book, Vietnam War Army Helicopter Nose Art, and it looks fantastic. They did an awesome job in showcasing 300 photos within 190 pages. I am very happy with how it turned out. I just wanted to let everyone know before the pre-sale discount, offered by the author.....not the publisher, expires at the end of Sept for the book. Thank you, John Brennan,
John Brennan <johnmailman2@yahoo.com>
Chico, CA - California USA - Wednesday, September 06, 2017 at 15:58:11 (EDT)

Hello Flight!! I will be attending Kokomo this year and hope to see many of you down there. Also to let you all know, I finished the Mississippi Gold Star Paddle on 8/24/17 (and I have the blisters on my ass to prove it!). While I was on the river I had a lot of time to think. One of the things I've added to my Bucket list is finding some of the Korean RTO's that I flew with from the Tiger Division. Do any of you have connections in Korea to Vietnam ROK soldiers that were in Vietnam during 1972? I would appreciate the help. Jim
Jim Crigler <jimc@mrwinona.com>
Winona, mn USA - Wednesday, September 06, 2017 at 15:47:28 (EDT)

Kokomo In
Mo 9/11 Mostly sunny – 77°F | 51°F – 0% 15% 11 out of 10 – ENE 7mph
Tu 9/12 Clouds and sun – 76°F | 56°F – 0% 18% 11 out of 10 – ENE 9mph
We 9/13 Dull and dreary – 77°F | 53°F – 0% 25% 3 out of 10 – NE 15mph
Th 9/14 Cloudy and warm – 82°F | 57°F – 0% 25% 4 out of 10 – E 7mph
Gale
Clinton, In USA - Tuesday, September 05, 2017 at 12:35:14 (EDT)

morning flight, well as you all can see we have another hurricane coming our way an from all reports it's going to hit florida one way our the other, I'm hoping not but if it does i'll have to cancel on kokomo. it's awaiting game, you never know what these hurricanes will do until the last minute. keeping fingers crossed. wink 3/69-10/70
wink <cobra129th@outlook.com>
lake wales, fl USA - Tuesday, September 05, 2017 at 10:53:04 (EDT)

Harrell glad you bought wisely when you got your house.liz was traveling in Texas but was mostly in the Dallas/Fortworth area. Spent the night on Wednesday in Texarkana. Normally a 4 and half hour drive but Harvey was right behind her. Which caught her on 40. But, she finally made it home after a 11 hours of driving. The closed some of 40 between Little Rock and Memphis and detoured to two lane country roads which had water standing on them. Well our prayers are everyone affected by Harvey!!!
Alex
TN USA - Sunday, September 03, 2017 at 09:24:55 (EDT)

Thanks Alex.. 95% of my neighbor hood have all their belongs on the street. 1-2 feet of water in homes. I was lucky and bought an older house on piers. Didn't get in my house. Most of the Port Arthur area is the same way, very sad
Harrell Guidry
Groves, tx USA - Saturday, September 02, 2017 at 20:44:40 (EDT)

Harrell hate to here that. It's a mess in Texas. We got almost 5 inches here at the house the was up so some trees were blown over or lost limbs. Memphis still has no power in some areas. Have a safe Labor Day.
Alex
TN USA - Friday, September 01, 2017 at 12:15:10 (EDT)

Wish it would have been a slight rainfall here. 49 inches in 3 days. My county is an island no way in
Harrell Guidry
Groves, tx USA - Thursday, August 31, 2017 at 18:05:13 (EDT)

Harvey is going to be a slight rain by the time it gets to Alex, and by the time it gets to Gary just a slight sprites.
Rev. John Sartor
USA - Thursday, August 31, 2017 at 16:28:51 (EDT)

Thanks Bruno!!! Hope you all are safe and dry. Few tornado warnings going off mostly steady rain. But is the first band coming through. Watching the creeks and small ponds that are close to here. Always A Brother!!!
Alex
Collierville , TN USA - Thursday, August 31, 2017 at 14:39:07 (EDT)

Alex & Gary; the remains of Harvey is headed your way guys. Get your gas thanks filled up & whatever other stuff you think is needed- Coleman lanterns,food etc just in case.That storm really messed up the downtown& southeastern part of Houston real bad. Bulldog 426 Out.
Bruno E Sanchez
Laredo, TX USA - Thursday, August 31, 2017 at 11:56:58 (EDT)

Yes a 129th Brother paddling the entire Mississippi River. That is a workout!!! When Gary and I met Jim at Horbor town boat ramp. Jim was paddling into the 9mph wind but gusting to16. But, we all that met Jim had a good visit. Mark hope you make Kokomo. We missed you and Dee in Indy. But, I will have to look at the groups pictures when someone post them. Will be in the hospital on 9/11 and 9/12 then home. Can't drive for 6 weeks. But, if I can walk without pain it will be worth it. I will get the left knee done before the reunions next year. Life is to short to miss seeing my 129th Family. Always A Brother!!!
Alex
TN USA - Monday, August 28, 2017 at 20:12:39 (EDT)

To those interested, Jim Gregler of the 129th is finished canoeing the Mississippi river. raised $70,000.00 plus for Goldstar Family awareness and the 369 group. So there, "high river my ass". Great Job Jim. Think Kokomo you guys. I'll hoping to be there this year. ....... always a brother........................
Mark and Dee
USA - Monday, August 28, 2017 at 16:58:34 (EDT)

Out of the campground and wanted to just post a note to say Wink you made it. Still hope to have a good turn out at Kokomo but can't get a list yet. My email is not good where we are now either but still trying to contact folks. Also hoping our Texas folks and friends are doing OK.
Ken Strong Jr
Lafayette, IN USA - Monday, August 28, 2017 at 14:04:18 (EDT)

WINK, 049 was not a 129th ship. You are probably thinking about 949. For those of you that will be at KOKOMO on Thursday, You will be able to see two Slicks and a Gunship low-level over the camp ground.
Paul Boggs <paboggs7@comcast.net>
Niles, MI USA - Monday, August 28, 2017 at 09:48:11 (EDT)

I used to have Hueys flying over daily but now all I get are Blackhawks. I also had a B29 fly over the house today it must have come down from Oskosh I know they had two up there, awesome sight.
Rainer Bauer
USA - Sunday, August 27, 2017 at 19:43:13 (EDT)

Bruno about 5 years back I always had Hueys flying over quite often now few and far between. But, when you hear the sound of the rotor blades your ears perk up an start looking towards the sky to see the Hueys going east to west. Yes a wonderful sound. Stay safe.
AlexTN
TN USA - Sunday, August 27, 2017 at 14:53:16 (EDT)

Alex, that must have been one hell of a sight!!!!!!! the sound of four huey rotor blades,WOP,WOP,WOP,WOP. Man oh Man.The hairs on the back of my neck would have stood straight out. That must have been Musical :_)))))))).
Bruno E Sanchez
Laredo, TX USA - Sunday, August 27, 2017 at 13:59:56 (EDT)

Happy Birthday Wink!! And many more to come. Saturday evening had a flight of 4 Hueys come over the house flying from East to West. Figured they were heading towards Texas. Don't see the Huey's as much anymore. Chinooks and Apaches or Blackhawks. You can here that sound of the rotor blades. Always A Brother!!!
Alex
TN USA - Sunday, August 27, 2017 at 09:21:09 (EDT)

morning, ah, oh yea flight, yea I tend to forget from time to time that's what happens when you pass 70. holy sh t 70, go figure me hitting 70 yesterday.oh boy I've got 30 more till I hit 100. you all know what that means. than I can forget anything I want too or to be classified as a dirty old man. 049, flew her a number times in nam. she was a good ship. that I can remember. wink 3/69- 10/70
wink <cobra129th@outlook.com>
lake wales , fl USA - Saturday, August 26, 2017 at 09:45:30 (EDT)

Rainer when did Wink remember anything!!! Unless Wink can drive he don't go. I found that coming back from Phoenix reunion. I don't think he has ever flown since. He is like me don't like the closed in feeling. Glad to Jim made the trip and finished a little early. It was good seeing Jim here in Memphis along with Gary Woodard ( Snoopy ). Sorry to miss Kokomo. Have 16 days to a complete knee replacement. The Doctor explain the good and the bad that could happen during surgery. Go for final conference on September 6th. Then at hospital on September 11th at 5:30 am . Hope the surgeon gets some sleep the night before. Ha!!! Then 4 to 6 weeks on rehab and can't drive for 7weeks. Hope everyone has a great weekend. And, our Texas Brothers are safe from the bad weather and flooding. Always A Brother!!!
Alex
TN USA - Saturday, August 26, 2017 at 09:11:41 (EDT)

GOOD NEWS Jim Crigler's Mission of Honor-Gold Star Paddle is complete. He made it. 2250 miles of river over. He got out at the Moon Walk in New Orleans about 2pm,Thursday August 24th. Jim will be joining us at Kokomo this year. For you COBRA crews, American Huey 369, Will have it's B Model Gunship 049 equipped with mini-guns and light rocket tubes on display at the farm next door. Let's hear more chatter about Kokomo.
Paul Boggs <paboggs7@comcast.net>
Niles, MI USA - Friday, August 25, 2017 at 21:14:24 (EDT)

Wink, Your memory is getting fuzzy, what about Washington DC in 2016?
Rainer Bauer
USA - Friday, August 25, 2017 at 15:29:38 (EDT)

Will be good to see you again Wink............don't forget the beer, you owe me one. lol
Gale Beard <burdman129@sbcglobal.net>
Clinton, Indiana United States - Friday, August 25, 2017 at 12:04:18 (EDT)

morning flight, kokomo is coming up fast, looking forward to see all. it's getting so, a little impossible to attend the vvcma reunions, with ever other year going to the west coast an then back to the middle of the country. we haven't had a reunion on the east coast since, well I can't remember when. so kokomo for me is very important to attend. hope to see a lot of 129ers at kokomo. wink 3/69-10/70
wink <cobra129th@outlook.com>
lake wales, fl USA - Friday, August 25, 2017 at 10:22:38 (EDT)

Lee, I left 3 months before you. See you soon.
Gale Beard 67-68 <burdman129@sbcglobal.net>
Clinton, Indiana United States - Thursday, August 24, 2017 at 23:24:43 (EDT)

Aug. 24 , 49 years ago I left Nam for home. Clear left, Lee Wood
Lee K. Wood <carolynwood741@gmail.com>
Dayton, oh USA - Thursday, August 24, 2017 at 22:58:40 (EDT)

HCVVO 35TH ANNUAL REUNION HCVVO 35th Annual Reunion 09/14/2017 - 09/17/2017, 8:00 AM - 11:30 PM Howard County Healing Field
Gale Beard 67-68 <burdman129@sbcglobal.net>
Clinton, Indiana United States - Sunday, August 20, 2017 at 08:47:10 (EDT)

Paul Boggs, tried calling you Friday and yesterday. Your phone is always busy. What do you need?...............
Mark and Dee
USA - Sunday, August 20, 2017 at 08:15:18 (EDT)

Out of the Campground to use my computer to post. Had talked to Lee Hendrix and begged him to come to Kokomo next month. Also Larry Stokes is still a go to be there. David Wood is back from Duabi and living in OR. Last of all called LT Fetus Trumbo today having a great talk with him. Still trying to do more checking in with folks for updates. Take care Brothers and hoping Jim has his stand set up there for the books as planned.
Ken Strong Jr
Lafayette, IN USA - Saturday, August 19, 2017 at 22:38:22 (EDT)

Well a beautiful day for Jim to restart his journey down the Mississippi River. Jim plans on arriving in New Orleans on August 27th where he will meet up with friends but, most of all some Gold Star Family members. What a journey the entire Mississippi River in a canoe. I can't recall anyone accomplishing that goal. This trip is about the Gold Star Families and the American Huey369. I was disappointed that the Memphis news media didn't come out or put the word out so Veterans could come welcome Jim to Memphis,TN. Well, better get some the paper work done for the knee replacement on September 11th. hope everyone has a good weekend. Always A Brother!!!
Alex Fernwalt <afernwal@comcast.net>
Collierville, TN USA - Friday, August 18, 2017 at 13:23:57 (EDT)

Just got back from seeing Jim Crigler paddling down the Mississippi River. It was cloudy and winds gusting to 16 mph. Beside me Gary ( Snoopy ) Woodard was there from the 129th. Also, present was Marines from Arkansas. Plus, two Goldstar wives showed up. Both husbands were killed about three years ago. Over all it was a great break from paddling. No new media but, that's new here Memphis. It's great meet Jim and son-in-law.If anyone lives close to the Mississippi River. You might try and catch up with Jim. He will heading down river in the morning. Jim is doing about 70 miles a day. It was a real Honor. Always A Brother!!!
Alex Fernwalt <afernwal@comcast.net>
Collierville , TN USA - Thursday, August 17, 2017 at 15:44:13 (EDT)

Thanks Gently, greatly appreciated!
Jerry
Pa - Thursday, August 17, 2017 at 14:21:20 (EDT)

Haven't been on here in a while. Sorry to hear about Don McCort. Slow hand salute rendered. Thanks to Gently for sending his wife a token from us. I hope everyone else is doing well.
Robbie
Rochester, NY USA - Wednesday, August 16, 2017 at 09:54:09 (EDT)

First back in the dead zone at the campground in Lafayette. Alex you are right but over the past few years I try to respect those that tell me they are sick. Sadly many and in some cases didn't even tell their family about cancer till the end. Larry Davis told me that Don's wife did get started on the paperwork with the VA but waiting on his death certificate. So again we need to talk about the future at Kokomo. Take care my Brothers.
Ken Strong Jr
Lafayette, IN USA - Tuesday, August 15, 2017 at 21:46:46 (EDT)

Does anyone know what is wrong with the VHCMA web site, I have tried to get on for the past three days but no luck. Rainer
Rainer Bauer
USA - Tuesday, August 15, 2017 at 20:52:53 (EDT)

Thanks Gently and the Brothers whom OK to help Don's wife and Family through this difficult time. We need to find a way to communicate to all of when a Brother is not doing good. Sometimes just a phone call or if living close to where you could visit. Anything we can do or help. Always A Brother!!!
Alex <afernwal@comcast.net>
Collierville , TN USA - Saturday, August 12, 2017 at 11:35:11 (EDT)

Bill Wolf, I know the feeling. Last Wednesday morning I was thinking of when I left Vietnam.... 47 years ago. And yes, it seems like yesterday.
Rev. John Sartor
USA - Saturday, August 12, 2017 at 11:00:52 (EDT)

thank you Gently
Rick England
USA - Friday, August 11, 2017 at 10:17:51 (EDT)

Thanks Gently, greatly appreciated!
Jerry
Pa - Thursday, August 10, 2017 at 20:56:18 (EDT)

Token of love sent to Don's wife from his brothers of the 129th AHC. L-G
Gently
USA - Thursday, August 10, 2017 at 12:47:51 (EDT)

This is for my good buddy Don McCort. Roger and out, good buddy - I can still feel you in the air and will as long as I draw breath. Love you man.
Wrong Way Wes <Bullet2013@outlook.com>
Clatskanie, Or USA - Thursday, August 10, 2017 at 04:13:26 (EDT)

OK....my age is catching up with me! Young person would come up to me and say that their dad was a Vietnam Vet. Now its...my GRANDFATHER was a Vietnam vet!!!
Bill Wolf
Colorado Springs, USA - Wednesday, August 09, 2017 at 08:45:54 (EDT)

Larry, thanks for the update on Don.
Jerry
Pa USA - Monday, August 07, 2017 at 20:41:27 (EDT)

There well be no Funeral services
Larry A. Davis
USA - Monday, August 07, 2017 at 17:32:30 (EDT)

Larry have you heard any more about arrangements for Don? I checked with a friend that works at one of the funeral homes in Barberton but, she has seen anything yet. I didn't know Don had moved back to Barberton or I would stopped and seen him when I was the in Feb. I think I met his wife at a reunion in st.louis. Forgot his sister's married name. Always A Brother!!!
Alex
TN USA - Monday, August 07, 2017 at 16:00:52 (EDT)

A Slow Hand Salute to you Don..
Rev. John Sartor
USA - Monday, August 07, 2017 at 10:44:05 (EDT)

morning flight, its upsetting to loose another brother an friend, that's something i'll never get used too. rest in peace don. wink 3/69-10/70
wink <cobra129th@outlook.com>
lake wales, fl USA - Sunday, August 06, 2017 at 10:58:19 (EDT)

A Slow Hand Salute for Don. It was good to have met and talked with him at some of the reunions. Condolences to his family and friends.
Kal Bergstrom
Saint Joseph, MI USA - Sunday, August 06, 2017 at 10:27:38 (EDT)

Slow Hand Salute to Don McCord. At the Louisville reunion found out that Don and I was living a few miles from each other growing up in the Barberton/Kenmore Ohio area. We have lost another Brother. While he may be gone he won't be forgotten. Ken your right it was only a non-tax exception. Always A Brother!!!
Alex Fernwalt <afernwal@comcast.net>
Collierville , TN USA - Sunday, August 06, 2017 at 10:13:46 (EDT)

Hate to hear about Don.......Slow hand salute to you Brother!
Gale Beard <burdman129@sbcglobal.net>
Clinton, Indiana United States - Sunday, August 06, 2017 at 09:23:45 (EDT)

Slow hand salute! RIP
Bill Wolf
Colorado Springs, USA - Sunday, August 06, 2017 at 09:07:07 (EDT)

My question wasn't so much about fund raising & tax exemptions etc to start with. It concerns that there are are former 129th Hueys out there that may be available for donation & once that happens then it becomes about fund raising to fix it or fly it etc. Was speaking with a guy who owns one that was only with the unit for a couple of months, but he has a few Hueys littering his property & he's been donating parts & airframes to groups..... He actually bought up possibly donating it & all I was after at the time was some recent pics of it, so that was a nice surprise. It looks like a basket case right now, but he said he has all the stuff to put it together.... & it would be nice to have one that looks at least as good as #261... but WITH the nose art ;)
RickG
USA - Sunday, August 06, 2017 at 01:41:53 (EDT)

Dang...... Don was a Gentle Giant....SLOW HAND SALUTE RENDERED
Mark
USA - Saturday, August 05, 2017 at 23:12:12 (EDT)

Been in contact with Larry Davis to day that he has talked to Valerie and found out that Don A. McCort passed away this morning. Served in the 1st Flt and Cobra Plt in 1971 as the CE on 632 (UH-1M). Will try to get more info and glad that many of us got to meet him at the reunions.
Ken Strong Jr
Candler, FL USA - Saturday, August 05, 2017 at 22:38:27 (EDT)

Alex I remember something about him trying to do something with Indiana but not sure. I am going with what Gently has told me about tax ID numbers and status. Again if we had one we would have an exempt tax ID number to buy stuff but have just been paying taxes.
Ken Strong Jr
Candler, FL USA - Saturday, August 05, 2017 at 11:26:53 (EDT)

At one time Fred Alvis was working on a tax exempt status for the 129th
Alex
Tn USA - Friday, August 04, 2017 at 19:29:31 (EDT)

Rick we have never gone through the process of filing for the 501c. Guess it has never been that important because we don't do anything to really raise money. I am coming up on one month back in Florida but has been a drain trying to fix things. My poor old John Deere is still DOA with fuel & electrical problems. Went t pick up more parts a couple days ago and the ABS lite came on for my truck. So it is in the shop costing another $400 to fix today. Planning to still head up North again on the 10th. That will put us back in the campground in Lafayette for a month before Kokomo. Hoping we get a better spot so I can use my computer this time. Talked to Paul Boggs and he will try to handle any calls about the camping. Note again the sites are paid for so anyone else just needs to pay $10 at the gate for a wrist band. People like Frank & Tommie, we will post what sites to tell them you are parking in before going. Take care Brothers and have a good day.
Ken Strong Jr
Candler, FL USA - Friday, August 04, 2017 at 13:27:52 (EDT)

Quick question for the group: Is there a 129th AHC 501c3 associated with the group? Been talking with a guy who owns #358 of the 129th & although it looks like a basket case, he has all the parts to put it back together. Solid airframe that could be a flyer. It already has an N#. It was only with the 129th in Aug/Sept '72, but it still count. Owner has helped out other groups with parts & airframes etc. Posted a bunch of pics to the Lane AHP group on FaceBook & also shared that album to the 129th FB group today.
RickG.
USA - Thursday, August 03, 2017 at 18:28:40 (EDT)

Good morning Ken Strong , I contacted you awhile back about a spot for TJ Piazza and myself but have not received anything as of yet ! Please let me know Thanks Frank Sutton
Frank Sutton <franks5girls@yahoo.com>
Greenwood , In USA - Sunday, July 30, 2017 at 11:41:57 (EDT)

We have cooler weather for a few day. Highs mid 80's. lows in the Mid 60's. JW it's a milestone that a lot of us were blessed to see. I was in my second tour of Vietnam then. Ended up in Vung Tu 18th Quarter Master pulling security and later around September I was back at the 129th. This November will be 52 years that some of us got to the 129th until April 13 th 1968 ETS from Lane. We have been blessed with this site. It has brought a lot of together again. These reunions over the years have been priceless having the opportunity to see our Brothers once again. Always A Brother!!!
Alex <afernwal@comcast.net>
Collierville , TN USA - Saturday, July 29, 2017 at 18:33:45 (EDT)

Alex, Alex, got the info on the tail stock numbers from the VHPA ( Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Asso.
Mark Jackson
Celina, OH USA - Wednesday, July 26, 2017 at 15:10:37 (EDT)

Hi flight, Today makes 50 years since I left Viet Nam.
J. W. Wilson
kinston, n. c. USA - Wednesday, July 26, 2017 at 14:30:42 (EDT)

Hi flight, Today makes 50 years home from Viet Nam.
J. W. Wilson
kinston, n. c. USA - Wednesday, July 26, 2017 at 14:26:08 (EDT)

Gently, never sent you an address for flowers for Billy. His wife had a quite viewing and celebration of life already. Talk her yesterday and said we woyld send flowers to home but she said thats not necessary. Kerri doesnt slend much time at home, still not comfortable about that yet. Thanks for asking though Gently.
Mark Jackson
Celina, OH USA - Wednesday, July 26, 2017 at 11:36:56 (EDT)

thank you Lee!!!! L-G
gently
USA - Tuesday, July 25, 2017 at 09:24:02 (EDT)

Hi Rick, Hi Ray, Hi Wink.....I hope we have a great turn out for Kokomo this year. Mark, I hope you can make it this year................................always a brother!
Gale
USA - Sunday, July 23, 2017 at 10:09:27 (EDT)

Ray glad to hear from you Brother. Rick thanks, I talked to them a few days ago and they said they mailed all forms this past Monday for the sites. Have not checked my mail yet but they also said that if you paid for your wrist band ahead to take your card to the gate when you check in to pick them up. Have a Great Day guys and glad to hear Wink is done moving.
Ken Strong Jr
Ocala, FL USA - Sunday, July 23, 2017 at 09:55:46 (EDT)

morning flight, well I'm in my new home an almost settled in just a few things left to do. hoping I don't have to do this again, to much work at my age. I'll be at kokomo this year, see some of you then. wink 3/69-10/70
wink <cobra129th@outlook.com>
lake wales, fl USA - Saturday, July 22, 2017 at 10:44:05 (EDT)

Just saying hi it"s been awhile since I been on here
Ray Gagner <gagnerry @ yahoo.com>
Street, MD USA - Friday, July 21, 2017 at 10:55:19 (EDT)

Just want to say hi it"s been a while since I been on here.Just wantto say hi
Ray Gagner <Gagnerray @ yahoo.com>
Street, MD USA - Friday, July 21, 2017 at 10:45:05 (EDT)

I got my card on Kokomo 628W. Be cREFUL OUT THERE
Rick England
USA - Friday, July 21, 2017 at 08:21:20 (EDT)

Hello flight, been a while since I was on here .... it saddens me to see we have lost more of our brothers. I was with Billy in Nam and I saw him at the last Phoenix reunion it was good to see him ... sorry to hear he is gone slow hand salute for all our brothers we have lost. my life has been kind of up-side-down lately but then that really isn't any different than the rest of us on here. good days and bad days. I went to the Tucson VA for some problems and they found a growth on my vocal chords ... they cut it out and did a biopsy thank GOD it was nothing bad so I dodged the Big C bullet again. well I am beginning to ramble so ..... prayers for the families of our lost brothers. Later .............
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Jen Foster <jenforster1001@yahoo.com>
USA - Thursday, July 20, 2017 at 16:47:07 (EDT)

Jeff , I saw your post concerning the 3 casualities in 1971. You are correct. I witnessed the tail rotor incident from the office. Cpt. York and I took the pictures and other information for the report. Hello to all of the 129th family. Slow salute to all that have passed.
James Elliott <jade15105@aol.com>
Lipan, TX USA - Tuesday, July 18, 2017 at 23:46:44 (EDT)

HCVVO 35TH ANNUAL REUNION HCVVO 35th Annual Reunion 09/14/2017 - 09/17/2017, 8:00 AM - 11:30 PM Howard County Healing Field
Gale Beard <burdman129@sbcglobal.net>
Clinton, Indiana United States - Tuesday, July 18, 2017 at 17:34:15 (EDT)

Mark...where to send flowers for Billy? L-G
Gently
USA - Tuesday, July 18, 2017 at 12:22:25 (EDT)

It sure has been quiet in here lately. I hope everyone is just cooling down and not mad. I, for one, don't have time for "mad!" Always a brother!!! Ken, I plan on being at Kokomo and 630W is paid for......I'll be parking my Shasta on it Thursday.
Gale Beard <burdman129@sbcglobal.net>
Clinton, Indiana United States - Tuesday, July 18, 2017 at 09:00:33 (EDT)

Good morning Brothers just a quick note that I made changes to the Roster for SP5 Ellis and 1LT Paulson. Also wanting to ask for people still planning to go to Kokomo please post on here again as we know plans change. Paul Boggs is the main guy on that plus wanted to know how many of you site guys got paperwork back from HCVVs? I have not but Ron Paye said he did so far. Last of all Tommie P. are you still needing two camper spots?
Ken Strong Jr
Ocala, FL USA - Monday, July 17, 2017 at 09:33:48 (EDT)

Thanks for post Harrell, I am still trying to keep track of people for the Roster. Just made contact with Lt Ken Paulson who I have been looking for years trying to remember his name. Of coarse right now he doesn't remember me either but did confirm being in the same place at the same time today. Bad thing about getting old is memory. Called Lackey to wish him a Happy Birthday but than forgot to do so. So to all I say I am sorry again a head of time. Sometimes it is not all my fault when I see I have been trying to contact some folks for years now. MAC was at the Pilots Reunion and missed it, saw in my notes I had tried to contact him a few years ago.
Ken Strong Jr
Ocala, FL USA - Sunday, July 16, 2017 at 12:01:43 (EDT)

No Ken not a 129th person. Kind of fell in with them at some of the crew member reunions. Always hung around the 129th group.
Harrell Guidry
Tx USA - Saturday, July 15, 2017 at 15:35:40 (EDT)

More sad days loosing our friends. Still getting up and running again here. Got to call Stickman and Larry Lackey plus writing emails. Sadly just updated our lost Brothers on the Roster. Also Harrell GUIDRY were you in the 129th because don't have you on the Roster. Again for anyone my email is ken7776 at aol.com for questions or updates. Thanks to Gently I always got the nickname for Ron wrong. He will also be missed.
Ken Strong Jr
ocala, FL USA - Saturday, July 15, 2017 at 15:26:00 (EDT)

A Slow Hand Salute to William "Frenchie" French. My condolences to his Family.
Kal Bergstrom
USA - Saturday, July 15, 2017 at 12:31:44 (EDT)

A Slow Hand Salute to Billy Perry and Ron Coppersmith. My condolences to their family and friends.
Kal Bergstrom
Saint Joseph, MI USA - Saturday, July 15, 2017 at 12:14:56 (EDT)

Slow Hand Salute to Ron. Always A Brother!!!
Alex
TN USA - Friday, July 14, 2017 at 11:59:44 (EDT)

So sorry to hear about the passing of Ron (the Master Baster). I visited with him last year at his Kokomo site...........we are both retired Postal Workers. Slow hand salute to you Ron.
Gale Beard <burdman129@sbcglobal.net>
Clinton, Indiana United States - Friday, July 14, 2017 at 08:32:00 (EDT)

The "Master Baster" from the 498 Engineers, our friends at Kokomo, Ron Coppersmith has passed. RIP. L-G
Gently
USA - Friday, July 14, 2017 at 07:41:49 (EDT)

Won't be making Kokomo this year. Will have the right knee replaced on 9/11/17. About 4 weeks on a walker.Then, the left knee. Because of my age they can't do both knees at the same time. Always A Brother!!!
Alex
TN USA - Thursday, July 13, 2017 at 13:01:10 (EDT)

Been a lot of years passed when we were on Bunker Hill. Everyone have a great day. Always A Brother!!!
Alex
TN USA - Tuesday, July 11, 2017 at 09:25:04 (EDT)

Agree Larry. Mark is an OK guy in my book Go all the way back to the vhfcn "bunker" chat room. Pop A Top II
Harrell GUIDRY
Tx USA - Monday, July 10, 2017 at 20:28:38 (EDT)

You are 100 per cent correct, we let it go at that. Mark is a good man even though he is a MARINE good night all.
Larry A. Davis
USA - Monday, July 10, 2017 at 18:43:04 (EDT)

Larry I agree about our Gold Star Families and to our Fallen Brothers. I'm not taking up for Fred and his comments about those statements he made. But, I think his comments were made towards Jim and his trip down the Mississippi River. You know we're all probably done the same needing to vent or blow off steam. And, we say or write things in the heat of the moment and sometimes in don't say what we're thinking. Mark and me go back before this sight was here. This site was a Memorial to his Brother Larry. And, then it grew to what it is today. With the help of Mark and this site we had a way to inform Brothers of reunions etc. lets remember we are grown men whom served in the 129th. We Are Here to Honor and respect our Brothers and the Families and Friends of our Present and Fallen also Kia's of the 129th. When one is hurting we need to let them know we're here for them. Always A Brother!!!
Alex
TN USA - Monday, July 10, 2017 at 09:57:25 (EDT)

Mark can take of himself. What I don't like is the comment about Moms gold star award that's a direct disrespect to her fallen son and to our brothers who fought in Vietnam. I don't like any negative comments about my fallen brothers. I'm done
Larry A. Davis
USA - Sunday, July 09, 2017 at 21:13:37 (EDT)

Want to agree that it is hard getting your feelings hurt even now. I had my share of problems with folks in Vietnam but today I am over it if we get them back in the Group. I feel that way about my Brother Fred and again say that so many of us loved Sue still missing her. I am also sure Fred you are still reading this and agree with Wink saying, go to see someone at the VA. I am not afraid to say I see my shrink every three months and need the meds he gives me. Not crying but Vietnam left scares with just about all of us, even the ones who don't talk about it. We still need each other here to help heal each other and not fight over crap. Also loosing our Brothers needs to be shared. Last year for me loosing Mike Johnson and Montana Norman really tore me up. Still talking to Jim Crigler in Indy about them I could see in his eyes that he felt the same way. At any rate we just lost a couple more dear Brothers who we all will miss. At any rate we made it back to Florida yesterday.
Ken Strong Jr
ocala, FL USA - Sunday, July 09, 2017 at 19:36:25 (EDT)

I know Larry, but, Mark has been through this before with someone else (that is now deceased) and he will handle it like Mark does......I learned a lesson from it. I won't make excuses for anyone, but, I think I know Alvis well enough that he'll do the right thing............he's been through a lot! Just remember.....................we are all brothers!
Gale Beard <burdman129@sbcglobal.net>
Clinton, Indiana United States - Sunday, July 09, 2017 at 18:12:23 (EDT)

Fred has disrespect Mark and the gold star mothers by saying the heck with them he's a ass hole. He was the same way in Vietnam.
Larry A. Davis
USA - Sunday, July 09, 2017 at 17:51:16 (EDT)

Argree a 100% with you Gale. Fred is a great Friend and Brother. It could be due to the losses he has encountered our the past few years. I just don't know how we can reach out to him. He is a good person. Always A Brother!!!
Alex
TN USA - Sunday, July 09, 2017 at 11:01:48 (EDT)

Harrell, please don't jump to judgement about Alvis. He's a good man and a Brother to us all.............we don't know what he's been going through. Always a brother...........................
Gale Beard <burdman129@sbcglobal.net>
Clinton, Indiana United States - Sunday, July 09, 2017 at 08:58:33 (EDT)

Correction: A slow hand salute to Billy.
Rev. John Sartor
USA - Sunday, July 09, 2017 at 00:51:03 (EDT)

A Slow Hand Salute for Billie.
Rev. John Sartor
USA - Sunday, July 09, 2017 at 00:49:58 (EDT)

evening flight its been a hell of a few weeks , with frenchie passing now billy. well I have something that might lift our sprite. wed. I had an appointment at the tampa V.A.. on my way down to the V.A. I stopped for gas. I pull up to one of the pumps got out of my car as I did a gentleman who was filling his car on the other side of the pump look over to me an thanked me for my service to our country, I thanked him an proceeded to put my credit card in the pump. at that point he came around to my side of the pumps an stated it would be an honor to pay for my gas.i told him he need not to do that, he than said to me that our country is what it is today because of you veteran the greatest country in the world,so I want to pay for your gas. again I said that really not necessary at that point he turned my pump with his credit card in hand an put in the pump an said I want to do this. with his card in the pump I thanked him again an he said it's my pleasure. an went on his way. I was so taken back by his offer I never got his name. boy was I stunned. i'll never forget that day. wink 3/69-10/70
wink <cobra129th@outlook.com>
lake wales, fl USA - Saturday, July 08, 2017 at 22:57:23 (EDT)

Joe, funding has not been cut. I have just finished getting implants done for my upper dentures. I go back the end of Sept for the final procedure before the new dentures are fitted. The funding has not been cut,but there are more requests than available allocation. Here in NW Florida it took 2 years to get the funds approved. I have been 100% since 1979 and to date have never had a problem getting care from the VA either in house or thru VA Choice. Just a quick side note. I stopped using Medicare 3 years ago and use VA Health Care for everything. Sorry to hear some of my fellow brothers there are still having problems with the VA. Always a Brother, Dennis Class of 72.
DENNIS P FUERSTENAU
Fort Walton Beach , Fl USA - Saturday, July 08, 2017 at 21:36:58 (EDT)

Fred from an outsider that reads the log with several friends on here you seem to be a real asshole. Just my opinion but that's how it looks to me.
Harrell GUIDRY
TX USA - Saturday, July 08, 2017 at 19:53:38 (EDT)

Just to let you know VA dental will not be outsoursing anyone to the privats sector FUNDING HAS BEEN CUT! need money for the Mexican wall?
Joe Johnson <cobra073@yahoo. com>
morongo valley, ca USA - Saturday, July 08, 2017 at 15:26:08 (EDT)

Slow Hand Salute to Billy. You may be gone but, you won't be forgotten. Always A Brother!!!
Alex Fernwalt 901-487-0374 <afernwal@ Comcast.net>
Collierville , TN USA - Friday, July 07, 2017 at 19:00:03 (EDT)

Slow hand salute for Billy, rest in peace brother.
Jerry H
Mercer, Pa USA - Friday, July 07, 2017 at 18:33:50 (EDT)

Slow hand salute Billie.........you made some "mean" Bagna Caulda at Kokomo a couple years ago. R.I.P.
Gale Beard <burdman129@sbcglobal.net>
Clinton, Indiana United States - Friday, July 07, 2017 at 13:34:36 (EDT)

Rest in peace brother. Slow hand salute.
Bill Wolf
Colorado Springs, co USA - Friday, July 07, 2017 at 12:59:38 (EDT)

Judith, I will send address soon for flowers.
Mark
USA - Friday, July 07, 2017 at 12:14:35 (EDT)

Billy died this morning, SLOW HAND SALUTE rendered. Say hey to Larry for me.
Mark
USA - Friday, July 07, 2017 at 12:13:56 (EDT)

Sorry to hear about Billie Perry he and his Family our in our thoughts and prayers. Fred I'm sorry that I made the comments about the low turnout at Indy reunion. And, the helicopter ride for my nephew and his little friend from Mesa AZ. At know time any money was used from the 129th fund. I used to be in the loop when we would use the fund to help people to get to the reunions. It was always confidential. But, I have full confidence in the decision making of what the money is being used for. It has been an honor to have met so many of our 129th Family and that includes you Fred. I remember when Phil wanted Fred,Mark and myself to come to England for 509. Autozone wouldn't let me off for that. So, I asked Ron. But, the memories of secretly getting Phil and Simon and their wives to Orlando reunion. The hardest part was to make sure you, Mark and Ron was there. But, some how it all came together. Fred we have shared a lot of good times with our 129th Family. And, also sad and bad times. But, we all have been here for each other. Yes, we have Brothers and Sisters here that didn't serve in the 129th. But, had Family or friends whom did. We have always treated each other with respect. You will always be m 129th Brother!!! Whom served in the 129th. Even though Mark didn't serve in the 129th Larry did. But, Mark serve his country as a Marine. Always A Brother!!!
Alex. Fernwalt 901-487-0374
TN USA - Friday, July 07, 2017 at 11:32:49 (EDT)

Afternoon all. To clear any financial concerns up....no Christmas fund money was spent on or at the re-union. The only money spent as of late was for Frenchie's flowers. When money/financial help is requested several people are involved in the decision making. Who the money goes to and how much is kept between those few for the privacy of the requester. But our books are open. Anyone want to know how much we have can find out through Ken or I at any time. Right now we're at about $3500. Peace. L-G
Gently
USA - Thursday, July 06, 2017 at 17:55:58 (EDT)

UNDATE on Billy Perri, got a call from his wife, Kerri, it's not looking good. Billy is slipping fast but comfortable. Kerri is a mess, sending some photos that we have of him for when the time comes to display them on his passing. Bummer, Billy was one of Larry's best friends over there and has become one of ours also. Stick that in your pipe and smoke it.
Mark
USA - Thursday, July 06, 2017 at 10:22:35 (EDT)

Fred, still don't have a clue what the hell your talking about. What money? What chopper? What am I suppose to be happy about? What high river? No money spent on what? Someone you can trust? ( is that a secrete or something ) Funds for what ride? I wasn't at the reunion so have no clue what you are talking about. geeezzzz man, you are the only one that stirs the shit up in here, and before you have all the facts. Meaning, your blowin' off about money spent with out even knowing that it was spent, or not , according to your trusted source. If your outta here, your loss..................Love to all.............
Mark
USA - Thursday, July 06, 2017 at 10:18:54 (EDT)

Fred still love you Brother. For others my doctors outside the VA and continued with them gave me Morphine after an accident at work in 2004. I stopped taking it in 2009 while spending time with Stickman and Lt Lackey in Ga. So for the ones that know me I do take medication which is not helped by drinking. Really gave that up back in the 80s so if you see me drinking Coke it is because I don't like hangovers. Fred you continue to crack me up and hope you have a better day tomorrow, LOL!
Ken Strong Jr
Lafayette, IN USA - Thursday, July 06, 2017 at 09:59:09 (EDT)

no money spent..and that's from someone I trust
alvis
USA - Thursday, July 06, 2017 at 04:01:01 (EDT)

AND still no one has said anything about the money?
alvis
USA - Thursday, July 06, 2017 at 03:58:07 (EDT)

with that, I am out of here. cant trust what is said anymore. high river my ass
alvis
USA - Thursday, July 06, 2017 at 03:15:53 (EDT)

hope your happy mark.. . ken, its no wonder they wanted you as banker..a morphine addict banker cracks me up.
alvis
USA - Thursday, July 06, 2017 at 03:14:24 (EDT)

hope your happy mark.. . ken, its no wonder they wanted you as banker..a morphine addict banker cracks me up.
alvis
USA - Thursday, July 06, 2017 at 03:14:05 (EDT)

I guess a helicopter suddenly appeared out of the mist . Its a damn shame no one saw fit to post that it was going to be there. Yes we are old and someone may have tried to make that reunion. They may die before they get another chance but that's ok as long as it was a surprise. Anything over 100 bucks should be voted on by the members here..its NOT your personal bank account. Hey ken, get off the morphine and maybe you can make more sense than an addict.
alvis
USA - Wednesday, July 05, 2017 at 15:54:37 (EDT)

Ken, keep the smart ass comments to yourself.
alvis
USA - Wednesday, July 05, 2017 at 15:41:42 (EDT)

My previous email address, johnmailman@yahoo.com, no longer receives messages. It does however remains good for receiving PayPal payments. My NEW email address is johnmailman2@yahoo.com. Thank you, John Brennan, former SP5, 114 AHC, 1970-71, Vinh Long AAF, Mekong Delta
John Brennan <johnmailman2@yahoo.com>
Chico, CA - California USA - Tuesday, July 04, 2017 at 11:19:00 (EDT)

I would love to be there but still in PT. see Ron and Mac. Be careful out there
Rick England
USA - Tuesday, July 04, 2017 at 09:56:55 (EDT)

Sorry guys I hate to even post today as it might have been a secret. Flash, the Pilots are supposed to go to Grissom tomorrow and I won't be thee because we are seeing my wife's family on the 4th. Fred did not know the pilots had any secrets either because I just looked it up on line and went and crashed their party yesterday. The guys I saw were Dave Sharp, Frosty Price, Dennis Faucher, Jim Crigler Ed Zielinsky, Ron Paye, MAC McAdoo & Timothy Vreema. Not sure about one other person and they said Tom Shaw's brother David was somewhere. I was treated great by anyone who was there with my crew member wings. Now sorry again but I was posting that I had posted pictures on the 129th Group on Facebook. Fred you know I did get caught in the middle over the whole Arlington Memorial thing, pilots verses Crew Members Assoc. Wow like I had anything to do with the bitching going on. I don't know why both groups can't talk as Alex pointed out we are loosing more guys every year so I am saying we should try to get something together. My selling point is that we enlisted folks are more fun. Look I still don't know what is going on with Kokomo other than we have had the same campsites based around 429 West. As for Crigler's book I brought it home last night and my wife read about a third of it. She found it hard to put down at midnight reading much of it a load to me. That said there were a lot of family members there for those killed in Vietnam. Also to Mark, you were also missed as both a Gold Star Family but as one that has done so much for the unit. Keeping track of stories is hard for me at these things but guess your brother was a big card player too. So Brothers please be nice on here and don't get the secrets part, just some of us not knowing everything.
Ken Strong Jr
Lafayette, IN USA - Monday, July 03, 2017 at 18:12:54 (EDT)

happy 4th wink and the rest of the 129th
alvis
USA - Monday, July 03, 2017 at 17:46:35 (EDT)

Gently, was any funds issued for the ride and who asked you to do so. thank you.
alvis
USA - Monday, July 03, 2017 at 17:36:18 (EDT)

morning flight, well fred you are not going to like what I'm going to say to you. I did not like it when I was advice to seek help an enter the stress unit. I kept refusing to go, I kept telling everyone I was ok. than in sept.22, 1997 the big bang hit me with a flash back that nearly killed me. fred I know your hurting from thing from the past, the loss of sue I guess that this point goes beyond anything that's has happen to me. but as I was tought in the stress unit too identify not too compare ones problems with others. that itself has helped cope with the p.t.s.d.. fred as friend an brother please , I beg of you, get the help you need consitter getting into a STRESS UNIT!!. enough said. wink 3/69-10/70
wink <cobra129th@outlook.com>
lake wales, fl USA - Monday, July 03, 2017 at 11:46:39 (EDT)

..and what "way" are you talking about being treated Fred?
Mark
USA - Sunday, July 02, 2017 at 22:46:00 (EDT)

Fred, what secret BS are you talking about?
Mark
USA - Sunday, July 02, 2017 at 22:44:07 (EDT)

Alex, I felt the same way at last Kokomo. There wasn't even a 129th site and if it hadn't been for paul (?) I would have thought no 129ths were there. I been preaching for years all this secrete BS has to stop but others have their reason for keeping it quiet. You have to read between the lines. As I said, be are not 6 year olds at a birthday party. When there is a secrete , someone is hiding something. This year I think it was bout flight hours in the generals book, on 129th money, who cares if folks don't show up and the heck with the Gold star moms. That's what I read between the lines. keep it quiet so no one can complain, so what if folks don't show up. I get hours for my book.I hope those couple of folks are happy that a few guys may have showed up. didn't.
alvis
USA - Sunday, July 02, 2017 at 18:10:43 (EDT)

Fred I'm sorry about the last post. I didn't mean to upset anyone. But, your right about we have lost a lot of our Brothers over the years. Our numbers are dwindling. We use to have a minimum of 30 or more people plus Family. I don't have a clue of what's happening. It could be Facebook. Quite a few people use it. Plus there are 129th sights on there. But, Im not on Facebook so I can't keep up what going on there. Of course there is Kokomo and a few show for that. The way I see it. Whom ever show up to a reunion or 129th gatherings that great. Just don't want to be the only one there. Always A Brother!!!
Alex
TN USA - Sunday, July 02, 2017 at 16:58:02 (EDT)

you forget, I live maybe 7 miles from where it was held. I aint broke either. Everyone I flew with is dead except that dentist up Bradford Pa. way. Why was that kept a secrete? We are NOT 6th graders at a birthday party waiting for mommy to spring the surprise. We are in out 60s and 70s and don't need to be treated that way. BTW, the river wasn't in flood stage any longer. I know drivers that cross the bridge everyday..twice. Like I said, its tiresome . all these secretes is BS and belittles us.
alvis
USA - Saturday, July 01, 2017 at 21:26:19 (EDT)

Fred don't think the problem was not knowing about the reunion. We're getting older and developing health problems or financially can't afford the trip. As far as the pilots reunion. From what I pulled up there isn't any 129th pilots going. I learned next will Be Reno. Hope everyone has a safe 4th. Always A Brother!!!
Alex. 901-487-0374
TN USA - Saturday, July 01, 2017 at 20:50:48 (EDT)

This is my third time trying to post on the site but am away from the campground right now. Was getting 2MPS on the WiFi so would time out trying to verify. I am wanting to go to Indy on Sunday and see how many pilots show up. Sounds like parking will be interesting down town but at least I know my way around. Also my magic jack phone is crazy here to but have gotten the messages from everyone on the 129th number. We may also go back to Florida after the Pilot's Reunion. So take care Brothers and thank you Janet for your post. Your husband will always be missed!
Ken Strong Jr
Lafayette, IN USA - Friday, June 30, 2017 at 18:35:07 (EDT)

you gotta wonder if more guys would have tried to show up if thery knew in advance folks were going to get to fly again. But then this topic has been discussed many times andf its now tiresome.
alvis
USA - Thursday, June 29, 2017 at 20:46:26 (EDT)

Thank You Janet for sharing Frenchie with us. I remember the 2000 reunion in Charlotte NC. Frenchie wore the hat with the ponytail attached to it. Of course LIZ thought was real until he removed the hat. We will great memories to look back on. He won't be forgotten by his 129th Family. And you will always be welcome here. Sorry that I missed the services for Frenchie. I didn't get to Vidalia Ga. until Wed. afternoon. Always A Brothet!!!
Alex
TN USA - Tuesday, June 27, 2017 at 09:52:58 (EDT)

thank you janet French
alvis
USA - Tuesday, June 27, 2017 at 09:11:47 (EDT)

i know how much this site meant to Frenchie as it was the beginning of a healing process for him. Finding you all made a big difference and I want to thank you, his Brothers, for being there, understanding. I've read the kind words, and appreciate the flowers sent. The red, white, & blue always had a special place in his heart and I know you all did too. Welcome Home and thank you
Janet French(Frenchie's wife)
USA - Tuesday, June 27, 2017 at 01:53:20 (EDT)

Well on a road trip again this week with the wife. East of Atlanta Ga. and heading back to Chattanooga Tn. tomorrow then to Knoxville then Nashville and then home. Oh!!! Forgot Tazewell Tn. to pick up our nephew Caleb and bring him home. Been gone since Indy. Home for a day then back on the road. It was good seeing the few of us that made it to the reunion. And, Ron Paye did a great flight for first timers Caleb and Becca. Both are 8 years old. Well my 129th Family have a safe week. Hey stockman Ray Gagner was wanting get a hold of you. Always A Brother!!!
Alex. 901-487-0374
TN USA - Monday, June 26, 2017 at 21:52:45 (EDT)

Be careful Alex, lots of bad weather. BILL, wish you the best in your health.
alvis
USA - Friday, June 23, 2017 at 22:28:03 (EDT)

Well leave in the morning heading home to Tennessee from Vidalia Ga. been visiting my son and 2 daughters. So far the weather has just been hot. But, between here and home that will be rough going tomorrow. Memphis has a lot without power for the third week. Always A Brother!!'
Alex
TN USA - Friday, June 23, 2017 at 21:35:51 (EDT)

A word to my Brothers....if you haven't had a pneumonia shot, check with ur doctor! I contracted pneumonia 2 weeks ago and ended up in the hospital for a week. My doctor said if I hadn't had my pneumonia shot last February, I could have died. Scary!
Bill Wolf
Colorado Springs, USA - Friday, June 23, 2017 at 09:52:12 (EDT)

Reckon I been back 45 years now. Blew my knee out of my good leg at a friends daughters birthday party. To much up and down I reckon, playing with the young kids. If the ice packs don't work, then will hit the left over morphine pills.
alvis
USA - Tuesday, June 20, 2017 at 18:48:12 (EDT)

YOU ALWAYS WELCOME AT BRENDA'S Place 8 HRS FROM KOKOMO STAY AS LONG AS YOU WANT EITHER AT HOUSTON OR. CABOOL FREE FREE FREE
Larry A. Davis
Cabool, Mo USA - Tuesday, June 20, 2017 at 09:08:11 (EDT)

Had to leave the campground today to be able to use my computer. It has another bad Reunion week loosing Frenchie after loosing Norman last June while in DC. So got here and managed to miss Indy so missed seeing folks again. Now we are sort of stuck here till we figure out what next. Still may stay till September if we can manage. Also may be awhile before getting a phone so glad to hear I might not get a pay cut from the VA. Love you guys and still need to catch up on the site when I make sure to have good WiFi.
Ken Strong Jr
Lafayette, IN USA - Sunday, June 18, 2017 at 19:41:03 (EDT)

Just back from the reunion at Indy. That's where we heard the bad news about Frenchie.............Slow hand salute to a crazy & lovable guy!
Gale Beard 67-68 <burdman129@sbcglobal.net>
Clinton, Indiana United States - Sunday, June 18, 2017 at 18:08:45 (EDT)

I spoke with Don McCort. He can use our prayers. He is recovering from health issues and is struggling to recover.
Jerry H
Pa, USA - Sunday, June 18, 2017 at 09:54:01 (EDT)

Prayers for our Don McCort.....one of our brothers has been in touch with him and says he is not doing well. If you have his addy please consider sending him a card of encouragement. L-G
Gently
USA - Sunday, June 18, 2017 at 09:51:02 (EDT)

Happy Fathers Day to all my fellow fathers. Enjoy the day.
DENNIS P FUERSTENAU
USA - Sunday, June 18, 2017 at 08:31:08 (EDT)

Thanks Gently.....
Mark
USA - Saturday, June 17, 2017 at 13:46:34 (EDT)

thanks for what you do gently.
alvis
USA - Saturday, June 17, 2017 at 13:17:31 (EDT)

MSGT William John "Frenchie" French, Retired, age 67, died June 16, 2017 at his home in Savannah, Georgia. He was born in Tacoma, Washington and spent the 60s in San Francisco before moving to Savannah. He proudly served his country in the United States Army and was deployed in the Vietnam war as a helicopter crew chief while assigned to the 129th Assault Helicopter Company. Following his service in the U.S. Army, Frenchie transferred to the 283rd Combat Communications Squadron. Thirty eight years later, MSGT William J. French was honorably discharged from the United States AIr Force. He was an avid adventurer and adrenaline junkie who loved world travel, scuba diving and motorcycle racing, finishing 5th in the Grand National Finals, 1982. Surviving are his wife of 22 years, Janet K. French, brother Louis French, step sister Donna Dannamiller, numerous nieces and nephews and a million friends. There will be a celebration of life service at Fox & Weeks, Islands Chapel Tuesday, June 20, 2017, at 11:00 am with a party to follow at Knights of Columbus, 3 West Liberty Street. Remembrances to the American Cancer Society or the local Humane Society. Please sign our on-line guest book at www.foxandweeks.com Published in Savannah Morning News on June 18, 2017 - See more at: http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/savannah/obituary.aspx?page=lifestory&pid=185828609#sthash.nGGYJlpN.dpuf
Gently
USA - Saturday, June 17, 2017 at 12:03:59 (EDT)

Mark, Gale told me about the package, tracked it down and I have the stickers. We flew yesterday at American Huey. Heard about Frenchie there and spread the word to other 129 er's at Grissom. RIP FRENCHIE you will be missed at KOKOMO.
Paul Boggs
USA - Saturday, June 17, 2017 at 08:37:34 (EDT)

Can someone tell me if the package of 129th stickers arrived at the reunion? Paul Boggs was to get them from me. 129th pilot Ed Zorro/Zero had them made and sent to me to take there. Thought i was coming but things changed. Just want to know if they got there. #####still shook up about Frenchie.......hope all is well.... love to all......
Mark
USA - Friday, June 16, 2017 at 22:37:04 (EDT)

Slow Hand Salute to our Brother Frenchie. May he Rest In Peace. He won't be Forgotten. Always A Brother!!!
Alex Fernwalt 901-487-0374
TN USA - Friday, June 16, 2017 at 19:19:11 (EDT)

RIP Frenchie. You are one of the good ones. Susan will be waiting on you for a hug.
alvis
USA - Friday, June 16, 2017 at 17:28:34 (EDT)

V A has backed off proposal to stop paying unemployability at 62
Harrell Guidry
Groves, USA - Friday, June 16, 2017 at 17:08:59 (EDT)

The world is a little quieter today and Fiddlers Green gained...........
Mark
USA - Friday, June 16, 2017 at 16:56:50 (EDT)

afternoon flight, as I read about frenchie's passing my heart is full of sadness an my eyes won't stop tearing. we all know this day will come to all of us an we know that's part of life. but know matter how hard we try to convince our selves that a passing of one of our brothers won't effect us, but the sad part is it does an we fool ourselves thinking so.frenchie will be missed by all. I was just thinking about not seeing frenchie at kokomo this year,what a bummer. it will be a touch one. rest in peace brother miss you already. wink 3/69-10/70
wink <cobra129th@outlook.com>
lake wales, fl USA - Friday, June 16, 2017 at 15:35:53 (EDT)

"Sacred Duty " standing spray ordered for our dear friend. That was tough. L-G
Gently
USA - Friday, June 16, 2017 at 14:35:25 (EDT)

It's sooo sad. We all loved Frenchie...such a fun and crazy guy. Tears have been falling all day. I'll take care of the flowers from his 129th Family...it's my honor. L-G
Gently
USA - Friday, June 16, 2017 at 14:15:15 (EDT)

I don't know what to say. England just called and told me about Frenchie. I can't believe it. I don't want to believe it. What bad news. Frenchie was quite a guy. Not many like him. I will miss him dearly. He was the kid over there. He was 3 or 4 years younger than all of us. And now he is gone. I'm so glad I got to know him, and be his friend. I will never forget him. There were 7 of us altogether..We all flew together, we all partied together. We lost Bob Gould, now Frenchie. Only. 5 of us left. I talked to Janet. They are having a ceremony Tuesday at Fox & Weeks Chapel, 4605 Highway 80 East, Savannah GA. She said he passed quietly in his chair. My prayers go out to her, it will not be easy, It will be too quiet without him there.. I never had any brothers or sisters. He was like a brother to me. I'm sure you all feel the same way. He will be sorely missed, he was always the life of the party. Good By Bill French......
Bill Whelan <info@theprintingworks.net>
USA - Friday, June 16, 2017 at 13:39:39 (EDT)

Rest in peace my brother. I had got a text from Frenchie and he told me what was wrong. What a shock. Love you my brothers those hugs become more precious. Stickman
Jim oliver
Pembroke, Ga USA - Friday, June 16, 2017 at 13:33:45 (EDT)

......awwww man!!!!!!!!!!.............SLOW HAND SALUTE RENDERED.........Gently, I sure you'll take care of the flowers for us. Thanks............................
Mark
USA - Friday, June 16, 2017 at 12:39:32 (EDT)

I am heartbroken to hear that Frenchie has past ! ðŸ˜‚ðŸ˜‚ He will be missed !!! Rest In Peace my brother,we love you!!!
Frank Sutton <franks5girls@yahoo.com>
Greenwood , In USA - Friday, June 16, 2017 at 12:05:51 (EDT)

Please tell me it isn't true about Frenchy! G
Gently
USA - Friday, June 16, 2017 at 11:28:36 (EDT)

Mark, thanks for the update :_))
Bruno E Sanchez
Laredo, Texas USA - Friday, June 16, 2017 at 09:23:11 (EDT)

That's too bad Mark. Debbie and I were just talking about it...............it's been so long, she was excited about seeing Dee again. Will miss you guys!
Gale Beard <burdman129@sbcglobal.net>
Clinton, Indiana United States - Thursday, June 15, 2017 at 13:28:23 (EDT)

Wont be able to make it to INDY this year. Personal reasons, Sorry bout that. Paul Boggs, check at the front desk for a package I over knighted to you. Note inside will tell you what to do. Give my love to all...............
Mark
USA - Thursday, June 15, 2017 at 11:15:06 (EDT)

ahhh. sounds like the 509 crew might show up
alvis
USA - Wednesday, June 14, 2017 at 15:38:51 (EDT)

BRUNO, Jim has suspended his mission until the Miss. River gets below flood stage and the currents aren't so fast.................
Mark
USA - Wednesday, June 14, 2017 at 14:27:11 (EDT)

wont be there wend. going racing at the drags.
alvis
USA - Wednesday, June 14, 2017 at 10:27:24 (EDT)

Hi everybody------Will be in INDY Wednesday. I will be bringing AV equipment, so if you have slides, DVD's, VHS tapes, 8mm movies bring them and share them with your 129th AHC brothers.
Paul Boggs <paboggs7@comcast.net>
USA - Tuesday, June 13, 2017 at 08:21:48 (EDT)

Good Evening, Flight. Just returned from DC, and visited the Wall. Unfortunately, as expected I had little time to sit and soak it in. It was dark, and locating names was very difficult. I did manage to get a rubbing of James M Young, however and had the opportunity to speak with about 35 12 and 13 year olds. I spoke of James and a couple of other friends on the Wall, and reminded the kids that each name has its own story and the person behind the name was flesh and blood.
Dave Powers
USA - Saturday, June 10, 2017 at 20:43:53 (EDT)

So left Florida on the first and got to Lafayette, IN yesterday. Only spent $800 on repairs to truck and camper along the way. Sounds like last June going to D.C. so debating about just staying here till after Kokomo because of funds. We are in the AOK Campground and will be driving to INDY next week. Also have Joey with us so sure he will want to see all you guys who make it too.
Ken Strong Jr
Lafayette, IN USA - Friday, June 09, 2017 at 14:21:53 (EDT)

Good Morning. Does anyone have an update on Jim Criegler?
Bruno E Sanchez
Laredo, Texas USA - Friday, June 09, 2017 at 10:35:25 (EDT)

Fred don't know what the wife has planned. The nephew Caleb met a young lady in DC last year and they will get together on Thursday until we leave early Sunday morning. Thinking of driving him up to a his first flight on 369. Depends on him. A lot going on that week in Indy. Following week take the nephew to hid grandpa's in Tazewell Tn. And, I will had to Vidalia,Ga. Then, stop Fort Benning on the way home and Fort Rucker also. Then, have get at least the right knee replacement. Rough getting old. Always A Brother!!!
Alex. 901-487-0374
TN USA - Wednesday, June 07, 2017 at 12:57:40 (EDT)

weather up date Indy. Lows from low 60s, highs from low 90s. Good weather till at least Monday, maybe a bit stormy mid week.
alvis
USA - Wednesday, June 07, 2017 at 09:32:05 (EDT)

Alex, been to tazwell many, many times, my folks are from a small town close to there. Pretty place. have fun.
alvis
USA - Wednesday, June 07, 2017 at 08:24:28 (EDT)

I cant help but think about the parallel between Kathy Griffin and jane fonda. Kathy has made a joke, a very poor joke, about Trump. President Trump. She said her sorrys, ect, and folks continue to be upset... all kinds of upset... We all know about jane.. so wtf? Times sure have changed.
alvis
USA - Tuesday, June 06, 2017 at 05:29:07 (EDT)

A quick question for the group. I left VN in May 1970. At that time I was the CE on ship 322 (War Pig) (Pete Dunn was my DG). Am curious if any of you took her over and, if so, did she survive?
Bill Wolf
Colorado Springs, co USA - Monday, June 05, 2017 at 16:48:44 (EDT)

Alex, the hot rod power tour will be here the 15th, drag strip racing the 14th,15.16.17. and 18th if anyone is interested. Be glad to pick you up and take you to the power tour'.
alvis
USA - Monday, June 05, 2017 at 12:35:42 (EDT)

Well I hope we can find out the condition on Frenchie. Not on facebook so can't keep up with that group. But, hope Frenchie is getting better. Bill your right about the unemployability. The way it will work is you would go back to your percentage before your unemployability. You could go from 100% back to say 70%. Which mean a loss of a thousand or more a month. Getting to Indy on June 14th will be staying about 4 miles away at the Hilton Garden Inn airport. Gently and Mark always good to see you both and others post on here. Always A Brother!!!
Alex Fernwalt 901-487-0374 <afernwal@comcast.net>
Collierville, TN USA - Monday, June 05, 2017 at 11:04:43 (EDT)

Stints put in.....
Mark
USA - Friday, June 02, 2017 at 23:28:39 (EDT)

Gently, it appears he had sine stints out in is what i can gather from facebook........
Mark
USA - Friday, June 02, 2017 at 23:27:55 (EDT)

What's going on with Frenchie health-wise? L-G
gently
USA - Friday, June 02, 2017 at 19:52:46 (EDT)

I have been reading that they want to cut disability unimployability. That would hurt a lot of people. They want to stop it when you get old enough to get social security. But if you have not worked because of unimployability, you wont have any social security. What a way to screw the vets again....
Bill Whelan <info@theprintingworks.net>
USA - Wednesday, May 31, 2017 at 11:36:51 (EDT)

I have been reading that they are proposing to take away disability unimployability. That would hurt a lot of people. I hope they change their mind. They want to stop it when you get old enough to receive social security. But if you never worked because of unimployability, you won't have any social security. This is a direct shot at the vets again.....
Bill Whelan <info@theprintingworks.net>
USA - Wednesday, May 31, 2017 at 11:30:08 (EDT)

Good evening Bite&Strikers. Just want to wish you and yours a peaceful & safe Memorial Day. Remembering our Fallen Warriors and their families. I've been to several funerals in the past few months,and I'm reminded of how precious life is. God Bless America. Clear left.
Lenny Adams <rtrwingnut@yahoo.com>
Mohegan Lake, N Y USA - Sunday, May 28, 2017 at 21:13:52 (EDT)

Just checking in, as I was putting up my flag today I was thinking about the article that more and more people don't even know what Memorial Day is for. Fortunately I live in a large Military Community, (Eglin AFB, Hurlbert Field, Duke Field, and just down the road Pensacola NAS).and tradition is not forgotten here. My front plate on my car is a POW/MIA plate, I get asked often if I of a POW, then I show a picture of the door panel on 509 pointing out the name of Sgt John Brooks. When asked if I needed the Holiday off of work to celebrate, I replied It's not a celebration, but a remembrance of lives lost serving our country. On an additional note, the VA is once again getting kudos from me, next week i am having more oral surgery done. This time it is to drill 4 holes in my upper jaw for permanent denture implants. along with the hole drilling the surgeon is going to reduce the thickness of my upper jaw so the dentures will fit properly. BTW, I should mention that this work is being done by a non VA Oral Surgeon. This dental work has taken a little time, but in the end it will all be worth it. I Remembrance of all our Fallen Brothers, Dennis Class of 72
Dennis Fuerstenau
Sunny NW Florida, USA - Sunday, May 28, 2017 at 19:43:45 (EDT)

Thanks and congrats Wink. Just wanted to tell everyone I am thinking of all for tomorrows memories. Also have been trying to move things around to include all of those who were lost in Vietnam on the Roster Page too. I would also like to add that when I get changes with email addresses I add the new info to my AOL contact list. I always send an email to check it with a subject line of 129th AHC - Something in it. Also for many my first line starts with for: and the persons name. That is sometime I get an answer back a year later. Just wanted to post a reminder to some that I am the one trying to keep it up to date and find new people. Hopefully no one thinks I am one of the may scams we have on line. Take care my Brothers as we remember all those who have given their lives both in War and lost it after coming home.
Ken Strong Jr
Candler, FL USA - Sunday, May 28, 2017 at 18:44:34 (EDT)

congrats Wink
alvis
USA - Sunday, May 28, 2017 at 11:01:34 (EDT)

morning flight, well I closed Thursday on my new home. started the moving Friday, wish it was over today but more to do. this is why I'm not going to reunion this year. but will be at kokomo. have a good time at inddy all. ken my new addy is 4492 Strathmore dr. lake wales fl. 33859. wink 3/69-10/70
wink <cobra129th@outlook.com>
winter haven, fl USA - Sunday, May 28, 2017 at 10:59:39 (EDT)

Dave Powers, To help a bit with the names you found. The 3 1971 deaths of Hain, Shuptrine and Lynch died as follows: Hain walked into the tail rotor of I think ac 740 when it was running up on the flight line. Am sure of this one as I was on the flight line and witnessed it. The other 2, and I don't know which is which, one died when shot fooling around in the arms room and the other was electrocuted at a company gathering at the swimming pool. I think the gathering was organized by the CO to boost morale after the other two accidental ground KIAs. Didn't work out too well. Looking at the dates of death I would assume Shurptrine was the pool incident and Lynch the arms room. As for George; he has absolutely nothing to do with the 129th AHC. This incident happened in I Corps. He was a px on a 52nd ac and was assigned to the 129th Maintenance Company. This was a ground maintenance company. In CWO Ziegler's debrief he stated George was executed by NVA after capture. Hope this helps. Snapper 4/70-4/71
Jeff Sauers
USA - Saturday, May 27, 2017 at 08:50:59 (EDT)

Good poem Fred. First time ever read it CHARLIE Rain showed it to me. Monday isn't a holiday. But, a day of remembrance to our Brothers and Sisters whom gave it all for country.
Alex Fernwalt
TN USA - Friday, May 26, 2017 at 11:49:55 (EDT)

to all Vietnam helicopter crews.. Halfway down the trail to Hell, In a shady medow green Are the Souls of all dead troopers camped, Near a good old-time canteen. And this eternal resting place Is known as Fiddlers Green. Marching past,straight thru to hell, The infrantry are seen. Accompanied by the Engineers. Artillery and Marines, For none but the shades of Cavalrymen, Dismount at Fiddlers Green. Tho some go curving down the trail to seek a warmer scene. No trooper ever gets to Hell, Ere he's emptied his canteen. And so rides back to drink again With friends at Fiddlers Green. And so when man and horse go down Beneatth a saber keen, Or in a roaring charge of fierce melee You stop a bullet clean, And the hostiles come to get your scalp, Just empty your canteen, And put your pistol to your head, And go to Fiddlers Green. Author unknown, written in the 1800s. Like Show more reactions Comment
alvis
USA - Thursday, May 25, 2017 at 13:02:31 (EDT)

Just to be clear, the names I've listed were NOT listed on the "Memory" page.
Dave Powers
USA - Wednesday, May 24, 2017 at 22:44:35 (EDT)

Howdy Flight. Thanks, Mark for the information on the 129th's KIA's on the "Memory" page. In my quest to assign panel and line numbers, I visited the "Virtual Wall" website and found (what appear to be) some of our fallen 129th brothers' names that do not appear on the "Memory" page. I searched the "Virtual Wall" site for those on the Wall associated with the 129th, and found a total of 38 names. Here is a list of those names and the pertinent information I found (rank, name, and date of KIA): SP4 Matteson, Lynn M. 681209; SP5 Shuptrine, Robert M. 701025; SP4 Hain, George Anton 701022; SP4 Lynch, Kevin Francis 700909; SSG Tanton, Charlie Thomas 710627. The "Memory" page also lists SSG George, James Edward Jr. 680208, but from what I read on the "Virtual Wall" site it appears he was a 129th AHC passenger attached to the 129th Maintenance Company... technically not assigned to the 129th AHC. I also found middle names for: Bradford Racey (Greg); David Stamper (Hiram); and Paul Nolan (Mickle).
Dave Powers
USA - Wednesday, May 24, 2017 at 22:39:53 (EDT)

https://www.facebook.com/joe.kline.12
alvis
USA - Tuesday, May 23, 2017 at 14:47:32 (EDT)

saw new pics including 2 of Iron Butterfly, 1 with crew member standing next to it ( Rick England ?) pics from 1970, one of nose art bulldog
alvis
USA - Tuesday, May 23, 2017 at 08:58:49 (EDT)

I am on face book with Joe Kline. He just posted a bunch of pics of his time in Qiu NHon. There is about 6 minutes worth with Arvn (US) radio in the sound track). There is one 129th bird on short final ( I think)( frame 542, and two pics of Iron Butterfly, one with a crew member (RICK ENGLAND) ? frame. and one of our Bull Dog nose art frame 556. Dang, wrote down numbers and have messed it up..normal for me since stroke. any way check out frames 556,542,156,531,752(?) not sure about last one. Would be very cool if that was Rick in the one pic of Iron Butterfly
alvis
USA - Tuesday, May 23, 2017 at 08:36:43 (EDT)

Dave Powers, on the front page of this site there is a heading called "MEMORY". That to the best of my knowledge is a complete list.........
Mark
USA - Monday, May 22, 2017 at 23:40:46 (EDT)

I went to the Memories page and saw Michael Lovejoy's name listed as killed in Ft. Hood in 1974. I just wanted to also mention that one of our pilots, CW4 (?) Peter "Apple" Abplanalp was killed near Denver in 1997 flying a civilian medivac. He graduated from flight school class 69-31. Hate to see any of our guys forgotten. Here's a link describing the accident: http://www.siliconinvestor.com/readmsg.aspx?msgid=2991877
Dave Powers
USA - Monday, May 22, 2017 at 19:23:05 (EDT)

Howdy Flight! Just checking in. I'm heading to The Wall next month, and am planning to obtain rubbings of our 129th fallen brothers. Is there a prepared list somewhere with all their names and their Wall locations? I'll be a bit rushed while there, so was trying to save some time. Once I get home, I'll scan them and make them available to you all. Thanks. My address is: davepowers214-at-yahoo.com. Good to see your post, Bill. Hang in.
Dave Powers
USA - Monday, May 22, 2017 at 19:00:35 (EDT)

Howdy Flight! Just checking in. I'm planning on visiting The Wall next month, and was wondering if a prepared list exists somewhere that has the names and Wall locations of our fallen brothers. I could go through and pick them out elsewhere, but am trying to save time. I am planning on trying to obtain rubbings of them, and hopefully share a digital version of them with any of you. My address is: davepowers214-at-yahoo.com. Thanks for any help! Good to see your post, Bill... hang in.
Dave Powers
USA - Monday, May 22, 2017 at 17:59:09 (EDT)

good to see you back on here Bill, and the very best wishes.
alvis
USA - Sunday, May 21, 2017 at 19:04:00 (EDT)

Ken, how funny...I have not been posting for a long time either due to onset of Parkinsons which makes typing difficult. However, I do want to send a shout out to all my brothers of the 129th and know that I think of all of you every day! Love you all!
Bill Wolf
Colorado Springs, USA - Sunday, May 21, 2017 at 12:58:54 (EDT)

Roger glad to see your post and understand how hard it must be to post now. I have problems from just being brain dead Brother.
Ken Strong Jr
Candler, FL USA - Monday, May 15, 2017 at 18:02:22 (EDT)

It has been a long time and miss chatting. it is very difficult to key Parkinson's slowly chipping away at my body. Ken (my brother from different mother) and Mark you have a standing invitation. I was 45 minutes typing this little note. I have full time caregiver. she a pretty lady so I married her ha ha ha. I'm sitting here drinking a makers mark on ice. and missing you all. I feel so blessed to be a part of this team. God has bless me please keep your head up face the day with determination I need to go. my wife says when you loose the sparkle in you eyes I will be here with you and two of us will make it. may God bless you clear left Roger
Roger Strong <shotstr825@yahoo.com>
Tulsa, OK USA - Sunday, May 14, 2017 at 04:26:38 (EDT)

Alex & Woody, Good going Guys. When Jim get to Memphis, get him a plate of some that "GOOD"fried cat fish or some of those great ribs with a nice cold one :-)))). Take care & be careful.
Bruno E Sanchez
Laredo, TX - Saturday, May 13, 2017 at 11:58:12 (EDT)

Texted Gary ( Snoopy ) last night. Were going to try and meet Jim when he get to Memphis area on his way down the Mississippi River. The river is at flood stage and should start dropping on Monday or Tuesday. Always A Brother!!!
Alex 901-487-0374
TN USA - Saturday, May 13, 2017 at 09:37:00 (EDT)

good to see you post Gary
alvis
USA - Thursday, May 11, 2017 at 21:01:52 (EDT)

Okay got through another birthday thinking about loosing Mike Johnson & Norman last year. Now starting to get camper ready to head North next month and will stay in Lafayette driving back and fourth to Indy. So now in the keeping my fingers crossed mode that nothing goes haywire before we get there. Also just thought about my one piece flight suits, 44L which were new when I got out. If I can find them I may take to Grissom to see if any skinny folks show up. Take care Brothers and remember if you are going you need to get your paperwork in to the VHCMA by the end of the month.
Ken Strong Jr
Candler, FL USA - Thursday, May 11, 2017 at 14:20:03 (EDT)

Good morning all**********I emailed and talked to 98.1 radio station here and they have posted some supportive comments on Jim's Mississippi paddle trip. snoopy-129th
Gary Woodward
TN United States - Thursday, May 11, 2017 at 09:12:00 (EDT)

Alex, I am going to swing by there and drop off something for mark.Everyone I flew with is dead other than Gabby and Dennis the dentist up in Bradford Gary wOODWord , Snoppy, hasn't come in here in Yonks, I went to high school with his brother. Oh wait, Larry Lackey used to fly with me when he was a FNG. Not lots of reasons to hang around and besides, over the weekend there will be racing around here somewhere. And baseball games.
alvis
USA - Wednesday, May 10, 2017 at 06:28:10 (EDT)

Fred remember the pass well. We spent some time back and forth in Tuy Hoa. Hope you make a appearance at the reunion. Would be nice to see you again. I think we're staying at a different hotel. I remember how old the rooms were the last time. And the reviews haven't been that good . But, probably the only hotel Tom could get. Hope everyone has a great week. Always A Brother!!!
Alex 901-487-0374
TN USA - Tuesday, May 09, 2017 at 18:08:34 (EDT)

I know where ship 368 is. Would that be b4 med 369, the one in Kokomo? Whats left of it is apread across a mountain next to the Vung Ro pass, just south of Tuy Hoa. Both of my room mates were crew members on it when it flew into the mountain and burnt/exploded on impact. That was in april 18th, 72
alvis
USA - Monday, May 08, 2017 at 21:06:01 (EDT)

Here's some exciting news from aviation author John Brennan: my 6th Vietnam War helicopter book, Vietnam War Army Helicopter Nose Art, will be released on September 28th, 2017, from Fonthill Media. The approximate photo count will likely be around 295. Let me know by email at johnmailman@yahoo.com if you would like to receive pre-sale ordering instructions towards the purchase of an author-signed copy of this book ($28.95). Thank you for helping me document our Army aviation history. Always, John Brennan, former SP5, 114 AHC, 1970-71, Vinh Long AAF, Mekong Delta.
John Brennan <johnmailman@yahoo.com>
Chico, CA - California USA - Monday, May 08, 2017 at 12:06:08 (EDT)

Got this message from Jim Crigler today. Jim is the 129th'er doing the Mission if Honor. Can anyone help him out. Hi Mark I will be in Minneapolis around noon on Monday. Is there a 129thAHC Gold Star that you know in that area? I will be getting off the river at Boom Park boat launch Which is just upriver from Nicollet Island Jim Crigler ...........
Mark
USA - Sunday, May 07, 2017 at 08:02:46 (EDT)

Dennis, great to see you post and YES, we all should be following Jim's Mission of Honor. Just click on the link on the 129th front page in the upper right hand corner and it's all there. Take care all, stay dry, God Bless, always a brother..............
Mark
USA - Thursday, May 04, 2017 at 10:20:09 (EDT)

With the floods,Jim Crigler "GET OUT" of the river.Just in Case.
Bruno E Sanchez
Laredo, TX USA - Thursday, May 04, 2017 at 09:40:49 (EDT)

yep, there is an Oriellys close to here as well and I do sometimes stop by there. Didn't know about the discount tho. Good to know. I am replacing or rebuilding my entire brake system except hard lines. GALE, Walbash River flood waters getting near Clinton?
alvis
USA - Thursday, May 04, 2017 at 08:42:06 (EDT)

Just read about Jim Criglers Journey down the Mississippi River by canoe. His honorable quest should be followed by all of the 129th brothers. To follow up on Alex's post. Where there is a Autozone store there is an Orielly's Auto Parts store,and we give a military discount. Best part time job I ever. Always a brother Dennis
DENNIS P FUERSTENAU
Fort Walton Beach, Fl USA - Wednesday, May 03, 2017 at 21:16:11 (EDT)

Fred shop at Autozone it helps my retirement check every month.
Alex
TN USA - Wednesday, May 03, 2017 at 16:07:40 (EDT)

If anyone has car problems that you can fix, remember, I live local (maybe 10 miles from airport) and have lots of tools, and the beer store isn't far away. Also have transportation to fetch parts, ect. ALEX, there is even a Auto Zone near here.
alvis
USA - Wednesday, May 03, 2017 at 11:23:56 (EDT)

Glad to see things working again. I thought I was having a senior moment after trying for the days and all I got was Forbidden to enter. Don't know what day we will make it on. Will be staying at a Hilton Garden Inn. The reviews weren't to good on the Hotel. I know they put us in some old rooms that needed a cleaning and fixing. CHARLIE ran his ass off getting everyone in better rooms. But, Friday I will drive my Expedition up to the hangers of I decide to go. Need to get both knees replaced. But, haven't decided when or if I will get them done. Looking forward to seeing who shows up. Always A Brother!!!
Alex 901-487-0374 <afernwal@comcast.net>
Collierville , TN USA - Wednesday, May 03, 2017 at 08:39:50 (EDT)

Rainer, Alex I will be at Indy. I will arrive on Wed and leave on Sunday. I have a room and have already signed up for the convention, including the dinner. Also, I will be working the Huey event on Friday.
Paul Boggs <paboggs7@comcast.net>
USA - Tuesday, May 02, 2017 at 21:39:47 (EDT)

Up and running again. Sorry bout that. The Geek said one of the files went missing during updates last week, or what ever. .......
Mark
USA - Tuesday, May 02, 2017 at 17:48:40 (EDT)

Whos coming to Indy in June?
Rainer Bauer
USA - Tuesday, May 02, 2017 at 17:32:29 (EDT)

afternoon flight, gently glad to read you are back with family and we would be hard pressed to replace you. I made my reservation for kokomo an i'll be on the line for the hugs . as I have posted before I'm in the process of buying home and closing on it may 25th and because of that I won't be able to attend the reunion this year. i'll need the time to move my things and doing most of it myself I need most of june to move. have a good time an if the next reunion is held east of st. loise i.ll see you then if not than the following year. wink 3/69-10/70
wink <cobra129th@outlook.com>
winter haven, fl USA - Saturday, April 22, 2017 at 12:21:13 (EDT)

Good to see people posting again. And, glad to to see Gently stopping by also. I know you stay busy but I know you check the log. Mark and Dee!!! What can I say. But, thank you for your kindness to go see Billie and help his Family. I know it was really appreciated by Billie and Keri. It's sad that our 129th Brothers have to go through these illnesses. But, we will keep Billie and his Family in our thoughts and prayers. Liz has and will be traveling with her job every week untipthe June reunion. So, we haven't decided on what day we will be coming in. Hard to believe I will be 71 on the 13th of June. Never thought I would be around this long. Been about 22 years since I met Mark. Since then and this 129th log. Over the years we have had great reunions. And, met so many 129th Brothers and there Families and friends. As the years have past. It's been an Honor to meet all the 129th Family. Always A Brother!!!
Alex. 901-487-0374 <afernwal@comcast.net>
TN USA - Saturday, April 22, 2017 at 10:16:21 (EDT)

Bless the caregivers. Read Jim's book this afternoon. Many tears and many more goose bumps. Thank you Jim for sharing with us. Seeing all those names that I have come to know over the years, knowing what their lives and yours, were like in Nam was very important to me. I know many of the Brothers on this site will read it and relate...it is so well written that I highly recommend it, especially to those who weren't going to read it. It has drawn me closer to all of you...and I already felt close. This book brought closure to me in some respects, and I needed that...after all these years. I hope it will help others from our site and the Gold Star Families you will be reaching out to. My non-profit won't ever forget them and their sacrifices, just like I will never forget all of you. L-G
Gently
USA - Friday, April 21, 2017 at 16:50:28 (EDT)

Well, our time here in Utah will come to an end tomorrow. So bitter sweet it has been. Have done everything from helping Billy Lee in a bottle to replacing an old electric cord on the toaster. Dee has just about done everything it can take to take cate one in Billy's condition. Cleaning up poop to washing beds to cooking to hook g Billy up in the Hoyour left and on and on and on. Billy and Larry's grandson made a surprise visit home from Japan today. He is in the Navy and got a special leave to cone home and see you his grandpa. That was really special. As far as a prognosis it appears to me that Billy has slipped down the 4 days we have been here and for the worse. BUT, he still can crack a smile if he or we think of something funny. As far as Kerri, well, may still be on some denial yet but sure looks a lot better then when we first arrived Monday. Probably due to being able to get some sleep. We ate pretty sure that all the help that is rightly available for her has been lined up. Now just have to convince her to.let the people come and do it Like today an aid was to cone and give Billy a bath and she started to call her and tell.her no need to cone that she would just do it. I kinda in a noninsensetive way told her to get off that phone and let them helpers come because it will give her time to take care of other things or herself or just to sit down for an hour She agreed. That has mainly been Dee's concern and something she wanted to make sure was established. Gonna go back for a few hours in the morning and then taking off for home with a stop in Kansas to see Dee's sister.......
Mark and Dee
USA - Thursday, April 20, 2017 at 23:12:46 (EDT)

Mark, being a caregiver to a loved one is a heart wrenching deed. Your doing a good thing. I hope he doesn't pain of the worst kind. I have nothing good to say about Hospice, HERE in indy, concerning Sue. They were better for my Mom down Florida way. Its a terrible time for those involved and I hate to see another of our 129th folk going down.
alvis
USA - Wednesday, April 19, 2017 at 16:19:59 (EDT)

Mark and Dee I know we are all so happy that you are able to be there and help out our Brother. While Jan worked at Hospice she would be wore down getting home. They at least did not have too many to care for but taking care of families was a big part of the job. Still her hardest were those that had no one who cared enough to be there at the end. So just saying that you guys being there will lift Billie's spirit I'm sure. So God bless you both and adding a prayer for him to not suffer.
Ken Strong Jr
Candler, FL USA - Wednesday, April 19, 2017 at 11:56:51 (EDT)

Mark, I agree with Alex. This is what Brother for Brother IS, Please keep up the GOOD work and also keep the 129th Brothers informed.
Paul
USA - Wednesday, April 19, 2017 at 08:10:08 (EDT)

Mark I know you and Dee will do whatever it takes to help Billie and Kerri out. And, your not depressing us. I have been down the same road with Charlie Rain and a few others over the years. It's hard to see our Vietnam Brothers in these situations. But, you and Dee being there is doing more than you realize for the both of them. Just let them know the 129th Family is here for them. They will be in our prayers. Always A Brother!!!
Alex. 901-587-0374
TN USA - Tuesday, April 18, 2017 at 16:41:15 (EDT)

Dee and I spent yesterday at Billie and Kerri's house. Lots to do. Dee did laundry, dishes, and other stuff. Billie has a communications device and Dee used them in her work with disabled children so she worked on it for better commo with Billie. His speech is ruff, choppy, and mostly a growl but he is saying words. just takes a few times to get what he is saying. He and Kerri are in good spirits though and when he gets a chance he will throw a jab at you. that's good to see. he also has this Cadillac of an electric wheel chair that we had him in yesterday for a spell, this thing has so many buttons and moves to it he probably could do a square dance in it. Hospice and Occupational therapist coming over today. We want to be there then to what else can be done. Having been through all this kinda stuff with our elderly parents we just want to make sure that Billie gets the care that is available for him and also that help that Kerri needs in that caring for him. Kerri is wearing down and very tied so she needs lots of help. her daughter lives near and stays there now but its good to have some sort of certified person that knows the ins and outs of it all. Dee and I are just uncertified but have had experience in stuff like this. Well more Dee then me. It has just accrued to me that me writing this in here may be depressing and shouldn't do so. Guess I'm just venting, I apologize if it is. not sure how long we will be here yet but at least till the end of the week. Take care of yourselves guys and gals. we love you very much. God Bless..................always a brother and sister,.......
Mark and Dee
USA - Tuesday, April 18, 2017 at 10:21:30 (EDT)

Prayers to Billie. Paul...you are correct, we had some good "Bagna cauda" at Kokomo.
Gale
USA - Monday, April 17, 2017 at 23:06:01 (EDT)

This hits home hard. I worked with Billie, he was in the engine shop and I was an electrician. Our shops were next to one another in the hanger. Those of you who may not remember Billie at Kokomo should remember when we were treated one evening to a fantastic Italian dinner by chef Billie. Mark, thumbs up to you as you are helping Billie. I'll be thinking about you guys.
Paul Boggs
USA - Monday, April 17, 2017 at 22:11:11 (EDT)

Sorry to hear about Billie. I am working on the Roster today added Lt Forrest Price and Larry Price who was Don Purvis door gunner in 2nd flt 1972. He was last known at Ft Riley in 1974 if anyone else might be in contact with him.
Ken Strong Jr
Candler, FL USA - Monday, April 17, 2017 at 20:34:17 (EDT)

I remember Billie from the reunion. He is in our thoughts and prayers. Along with his Family. You and Dee take care also. Always A Brother!!!
Alex
USA - Monday, April 17, 2017 at 16:35:23 (EDT)

.......also want to try and help Kerri. She is running on empty about now so gonna stick around and help out. Their last name is Perri not Kerri.
Mark
USA - Monday, April 17, 2017 at 13:15:03 (EDT)

Hello all, typing this from Price Utah. Reason is this. Some of you here I know have met the 129th'er Billie Kerri from Utah. He attended the Phoenix reunion dome years back and he and his wife Kerri has been to Kokomo once couple years back. Nick name " The Rat". He us one, of many, of Larry's best friends from the 129th. Got wind that he was ill with ALS, Lou Gehrrigs disease. Dee and I took off last Friday from ohio and made it here in price last night. ######## Billie is bed ridden. Been that way for a couple of months. His wife Kerri has been taking care of him with family help and Hospice now. He barely can talk but does know what's going on around him. Didn't tell them we were coming so when they saw us they had the deer in the head lights look. ALS is one of the deceased listed for agent Orange now. We are gonna stay here for about 5 days. Came in our RV and are only about a mile from their house. I guess all and all I want to ask for prayers from those who do and well wishes. This thing is killing him. It sucks to see Billie like this. Fed him some ice by spoon this morning. Can't help him much more then that other then to talk the Gospel and Christ's saving Grace to him. Just pray please.
Mark
USA - Monday, April 17, 2017 at 13:15:10 (EDT)

Easter egg hunt at my house tomorrow, no kids allowed
alvis
USA - Saturday, April 15, 2017 at 18:18:30 (EDT)

Not sure I can spend the money to get there this year. Welcome back Judy.
alvis
USA - Saturday, April 15, 2017 at 18:12:29 (EDT)

I love you guys! Got the check from Ken and will be going to the bank to deposit and re-open our account there. There is NOOOOOOOOOOOOOO reason for any of you not to attend the re-union or Kokomo because of a shortage of funds! We have it...and it's for you! I'll be in costume this year if I attend Kokomo...look for me:>)))) Jim, looking forward to reading the book!!! Fred....a little EZ on the metal to the pedal! Don't make me come down there! Stickman...using your "cane" daily! Thank you sooo much! L-G
Gently
USA - Saturday, April 15, 2017 at 16:31:31 (EDT)

Fred. good morning. No my GTO is going "Slow". Still working on the prep work on the body.Its disappointing. The prep work in about 2/3 done.
Bruno E Sanchez
Laredo, TX USA - Friday, April 14, 2017 at 10:47:29 (EDT)

Dennis, Yesterday Bernie & I were talking about that day . Eastertide was "Happening". He was a good guy.
Bruno E Sanchez
Laredo, Tx USA - Friday, April 14, 2017 at 10:38:57 (EDT)

45 years ago to day David H. Stamper gave his life protecting his comrades and aircraft 915. He gave his life at such a young age so that we could live. I have thought of him everyday since and look forward to the day that I see him again. God bless you David and thank for all that I have. Dennis
Dennis L. Faucher <drfaucher@verizon.net>
Bradford, Pennsylvania USA - Friday, April 14, 2017 at 09:30:22 (EDT)

Thanks Gale.. I am an eye blink away from 13s.. maybe this wensday
alvis
USA - Friday, April 14, 2017 at 08:09:51 (EDT)

I have a feelin' you'll make it Alvis!
Gale
USA - Thursday, April 13, 2017 at 18:27:48 (EDT)

very disappointing day at the track yesterday. Been shooting for the 13s in the 1/4, didn't hit it. Installed a new Acell coil before leaving, Vette didn't like it.Stll, missed the 13s by 0.073 of a second.(14.073). Reaction time was good with a best of 0.03 of a second. That's an excellent time off the green light. Going to reinstall old coil and see how she does. Even pumped up the front tires to 36 pounds (less resistance) and deflated rears to 22 pounds for better bite. Still under a hundred @97.05 so the saga continues for my 13 something @ over a 100 mph continues. Compareing it with the cars we went to high school with.. I would guess its about even with a 65 GTO tri power. Bruno, you coming up?
alvis
USA - Thursday, April 13, 2017 at 13:06:37 (EDT)

Dee and I will be there and attend the dinner also.
Rainer Bauer
USA - Thursday, April 13, 2017 at 12:22:14 (EDT)

I will be there Thursday to Sunday and go to then dinner.
J. W. Wilson
USA - Wednesday, April 12, 2017 at 20:12:46 (EDT)

Debbie & I will be there on Thurs (15th) morning and will be at the dinner.
Gale Beard <burdman129@sbcglobal.net>
Clinton, Indiana United States - Tuesday, April 11, 2017 at 22:58:29 (EDT)

Wink and all as of today I don't know how many our attending the reunion or the dinner. So, as far as dinner we will have to have the first to the reunion place their name for the 129th on a table. Anyone attending the dinner as soon as they get their dinner tickets go to get their name on a 129 th table. If one hasn't been started then start one. I got us the room. But, my request about the dinner has fallen on deaf ears. As I said, I don't know whom is attending. I don't know where everyone is. Just a few of us that us that use this page. As of the present I know of about attending Wink Gale Jerry. Any of the 129th whom is getting the VHCMA newsletter know about the reunion.
Alex 901-487-0374 <afernwal@comcast.net>
Collierville , TN USA - Tuesday, April 11, 2017 at 11:40:48 (EDT)

going to swing by and give Mark the M-60 (Blanks) belted ammo I have, not going to the dinner. Will stand in line to hug Gently if the line has gone down some. Local minor league baseball team is now playing. Race tracks are open. The bridge going between Indy and Louisville, KY is now a toll bridge . The new interstate between Evansville and Indianapolis is complete to Bloomington ,In..
alvis
USA - Tuesday, April 11, 2017 at 11:30:06 (EDT)

morning flight, gald to see thing have settled down. now to more important things, namely the reunion. alex has posted twice on the site about who intents to go to the reunion in june. I haven't seen much response to his request. alex need to know how many are attending an how many are going to the dinner Saturday night so he can reserve tables so we can sit in the same area, so lets get on the stick and let alex know. wink 3/69-10/70
wink <cobra129th@outlook.com>
winter haven, fl USA - Monday, April 10, 2017 at 10:30:49 (EDT)

Good morning my Brothers. I hope everyone is doing fine this bright Sunny Day in Florida. Mark I am going to recap and will check the name. First off the Roster as it is now has been made up from everywhere. It started with the old Contact List, Gale's Christmas Card List plus some of the sign in list from Reunions. Than tried to add those who were lost while in Vietnam. Other list added from Crew Members and Pilots Assc. list. My next step is to ask for orders from the 129th to find missing guys. So if anyone can scan any to email me at ken7776 at aol.com I would be happy. Need corrections too as I already had one as deceased who is not. My goal is for history hoping to have it done before we are all gone. The Roster on here is posted as best I can with only same amounts of information. The Master Data list is only shared with Mark & Gently so they have more contact information if needed.
Ken Strong Jr
Candler, FL USA - Sunday, April 09, 2017 at 12:21:33 (EDT)

Absolutly delited with the outcome of the last fire fight in here. Welcome Home Gently! ############# Ken or anybody, does anybkdy recall a pilot by the name of Thomas Shaumberg, 67. Ken i see that you jave his name in the ROSTER but contacts for him. I assume he must have at one time made contact with the site. I ask because i was sent this email today and would like to see if it can be cleared up. ############################################################################# Mark, My name is Steve Kennedy. I was an Army Aviator with the 174th Assault Helicopter Company (Sharks and Dolphins) in 1968. A friend (retired COL) found and gave me a Distinguished Flying Cross Award certificate and orders for the award for CW2 Thomas J. Shaumberg of the 129th AHC. The award is dated 23 July 1967. Both the certificate and the orders are badly deteriorated and appear to have been discarded by someone. With the two documents there was also a picture (also deteriorated) of a Mojave helicopter conducting a rappelling exercise. If you have any interest in these items for your unit or if you can assist in returning them to their owner, I will gladly mail them to you. I look forward to hearing from you. Steve R. Kennedy Dolphin 26
Mark
USA - Saturday, April 08, 2017 at 18:48:04 (EDT)

Stickman, I think she is gonna need that stick for all the guys in the hug line. lol.
alvis
USA - Saturday, April 08, 2017 at 11:07:19 (EDT)

Wink......we're gonna be watchin you!
gale
USA - Saturday, April 08, 2017 at 00:05:17 (EDT)

morning flight, line forms at the rear. after I get my hug can I go to the end of the line for a second hug, heeeeeeeeeeee.
wink <cobra129th@outlook.com>
winter haven, fl USA - Friday, April 07, 2017 at 11:33:29 (EDT)

Stickman..............we hope to see you at Kokomo. Good luck and remember that you are behind me in the "hug line."
Gale
USA - Friday, April 07, 2017 at 09:20:59 (EDT)

Stickman checking in. I will not be able to attend the crew members again this year goota get some surgery done. I hope that I can make Kokomo this year. Gently I will be in line to get my hug. Take care n take a stick for a walk
Jim Oliver
Pembroke, Ga USA - Friday, April 07, 2017 at 08:57:42 (EDT)

Welcome Back Gently..
Rev. John Sartor
USA - Thursday, April 06, 2017 at 22:40:12 (EDT)

Gonna try Fred. Want to see and hug everyone! L-G
Gently
USA - Thursday, April 06, 2017 at 18:34:16 (EDT)

Crap, its raining. Been waiting all winter to go race the vette and tonight is the first race day,,, and its raining,grrrr. Sure as heck don't wanna drag race on a wet strip.Wanting to find out how much times have improved with the new headers. 2 tenths of a second faster and I have to wear a helmet which I already bought. Still need to install the hew lower geared rearend which I have in the garage. Hoping to hit the 12s this year. Gently, you coming down to the reunion this year? or Kokomo?
alvis
USA - Wednesday, April 05, 2017 at 16:23:55 (EDT)

Horay for gently
Hiking paul
USA - Monday, April 03, 2017 at 23:42:26 (EDT)

I'm happy and positive!! Luv ya brothers................see you in Kokomo.
Gale
USA - Sunday, April 02, 2017 at 22:15:41 (EDT)

Okay I have had a lot of Stress with the only really positive being that you guys wanted Gently back in charge of the account. For piece she has offered to take it back the way things were with me being on the account. Again that plan made most everyone happy before. So please hope there is no hard feelings. Also for other reasons I am going to back out of handling things with Kokomo most like leaving that up to Paul Boggs and hopefully someone else. That will just leave me working on the unit Roster right now and wanting to add one for assc. of the 129th who are family and friends of our guys. Example of the 498th guys, wives & kids of those who were lost to us. Now please leave positive comments with out politics or fighting over nothing. Gently has never left us so I am glad to have her back.
Ken Strong Jr
Candler, FL USA - Sunday, April 02, 2017 at 16:18:17 (EDT)

Sent my last entry from IPhone can't see that good on those small screens. After seeing everything that has been posted in last week. I have to agree with Gale. I hope we have seen the end of this topic and we move on to more positive things. Just a few of us here anymore. The Facebook accounts have pulled people away from here. And, after receiving a few email from different people about a 129th Facebook posting that if you click on the highlited link bring you to this web and to this guestbook page also. Not, good to have these people give a negative response to our postings. I have no more to say.
Alex
TN USA - Sunday, April 02, 2017 at 09:05:13 (EDT)

Received a email from a person on Facebook about the 129th. Click on it and you comes to this Site. I agree with Gale. E NFL of comments
Alex
USA - Friday, March 31, 2017 at 20:01:43 (EDT)

Wow!...........I had one person send me a Vietnam Vet Day wish and we can't even get along with each other. Y'all remember the saying we used in Nam........"it don't mean nothin?" Well................."it don't mean nothin" I don't know what happened to Judith, but, it did and I guess she won't be back. Judith was one of the reasons that I started going to Kokomo about 15 years ago. As far as the fund goes, I commend Ken for stepping up to replace Judith. Mark & Alex should continue to help as it was set up by them. I believe the fund should be for 129th use only and there shouldn't be any more funds kept in it than what it costs to get a couple Brothers to a reunion........and that's all. Where is that money going as we die off....and eventually, that will be all of us. We also should end sending flowers for anything other than a Brothers funeral......no family members. Just post their address and anyone wants to send a card they can. I've met and I like Jim and I am willing to send him a donation to help on his quest. I don't think we should take it out of our fund and I doubt that he would expect us to. I vote also to ban this discussion at Kokomo or it might end up a disaster....I we wouldn't want that ! Always a brother, Gale
Gale Beard 67-68 <burdman129@sbcglobal.net>
Clinton, Indiana United States - Friday, March 31, 2017 at 17:12:42 (EDT)

Fred I wasn't aiming at you personally. But, you are thinking how we always did the fund. Which to my knowledge was always used for our 129th Brothers to help get them to a reunion. Judith always let me and Mark on whom needed help. Just the 3 of us knew whom and how much and stay with us. All the group needed to know was that we were helping a 129th Brother to get to the reunion.Then, when we starting losing some of our Brothets we started sending flowers or plant from the 129th. I don't know why Gently decide to have someone else handle the fund. But, if you know something we don't know then please let us know. We don't need to be in the merchandise business. I lost on the shirts I had made. But, I wasn't there to make a profit. So, we need to all try to work together. Brothers shouldn't be arguing among us.
Alex
USA - Friday, March 31, 2017 at 15:47:42 (EDT)

Ken, I was just using 3% as a "point" and I said "if"... Ur not going to get much for your money anywhere.. I think my credit union is paying around 2 1/4% on money you have to leave for quite a while. Still, there is nothing like having money in the bank just in case you "need" it. Using it for other than what it was intended or at least a 129th cause, is not what the fund, in my mind, is all about... It takes "funds" to run and maintain this site and putting it all on one benevolent person's shoulders is not good either. That being said.. I'm done.. To each his own....
Kal Bergstrom
USA - Friday, March 31, 2017 at 15:20:44 (EDT)

For those who have not heard this past Wednesday, March 29th, was the first "National Vietnam Veterans Day". Passed both House and Senate and signed by President.
Jerry H
- Friday, March 31, 2017 at 14:03:57 (EDT)

If healthy enough I plan in going to Indu and Kokomo this year. Will be great to visit with my brothers again.
Jerry H
- Friday, March 31, 2017 at 13:54:23 (EDT)

Thanks for the comments and just to let you know the coins have raised a lot of what is in the fund now. Again thanks to Mark who continues to support most of what we have going on. Warbadges.com has most of the things people might want except the couple items I brought up with patches. Those would be limited and like the coins just set waiting for someone to want one. I keep fishing for guys who served with the unit and worked on the Roster again yesterday. As a reminder they have posted all the information with a link on the front page for what Jim is doing. A donation from the 129th doesn't have to be all at one time either. As always I do try and post things in more than one place. So far I am getting more positives to some kind of donation. Kal do you know where we can get 3% interest? Everyone I am talking to here pays less than 1%.
Ken Strong Jr
Candler, FL USA - Friday, March 31, 2017 at 13:14:52 (EDT)

Well said Bill, wink. Alex, you can take your comment about childish remarks and shove it. Those are my opinions and I will express them. There are a few on here that have no idea about brotherhood, friendship and loyalty . If SusN WAS HERE, SHE COULD TELL UOUABOUT GTTING SNUBBED when she was diying of cancer, and those that were aware of it said, and did, nothing..it didn't benefit them. I agree , send money AFTER taking care of anyone that needs help getting here. I was helped once when Susan was sick and I remain grateful. All of our money was going towEDS mEDS AND DOC BILLS. It did us both good to get out of town . By all means send Jim some money, but take care of someone who needs it first. .
alvis
USA - Friday, March 31, 2017 at 13:04:42 (EDT)

Facts... GM Brothers. Sitting here watching the debate... On the funds... If you took and put the 4K in a savings account and was lucky enough to get a 3% return, you'd only be getting $120 a year return. The cost of this site, I am sure, was far more than that, let alone the cost to maintain it. My feeling is that B4 we start taking on "good causes" is that we help perpetuate our own cause. Mark has "shouldered the load" for a long time and I personally am very grateful. "We" the "users" of the site should bear some degree of the cost of running/maintaining it. Jim has a good cause and if someone wants to donate to it, have at it. I just feel we have to take care of our-self B4 we get into other causes...
Kal Bergstrom
USA - Friday, March 31, 2017 at 12:14:48 (EDT)

Well I haven't been here in a long time. I see a lot is going on. Very sorry to hear about Gently. She has always been good to me, and from my point of view, good for the unit. I will miss her a lot, and wish she would reconsider. She always brought my spirits up. And when she was at Kokomo she made us laugh and laugh. The best for you Gently, and I hope to see you again..... I am not sure about June's reunion, but Kokomo for sure. It sounds like Frank, and Tommy will be there...Great. We will make space somewhere. Now all we need is Bill French, England, and Whitey, and we will have enough for a card game....I hope we can all get together again in peace, and all have a good time. We don't know how many times like Kokomo we have left in us. We should appreciate every chance we get. Again I am sorry about Judith not going to any reunions, but lets make sure we don't loose Wink, or we won't have any one with a sense of humor.... Good to talk to you all, Be safe and healthy, see you all soon, Bill
Bill Whelan <info@theprintingworks.net>
USA - Friday, March 31, 2017 at 12:00:11 (EDT)

morning flight, well from the looks of everything we have 4 grand in our account and don't know what to with it. well you can give to me and I can use it to pay my closing cost for the home I'm buying. just kidding. but I am buying a home of my own here in lake ashton. I don't know about the organization that mark wants to donate a grand too but I don't think mark would stear us in the wrong direction, but I think the donation should wait until after the reunion just in case we need it to help some of our brothers this year to get to the reunion after the reunion than we can make up our minds about it. and if we decide on waiting nothing should be said or talked about at the reunion just to keep it pleasant. that's my thought.>>>>> alex I posted a while ago on who is coming with me to the reunion but I guess you missed it. ryan, his girlfriend, Kristina and maybe one more, i'll know later and let you know. wink 3/69-1070
wink <cobra129th@outlook.com>
winter haven, fl USA - Friday, March 31, 2017 at 11:14:33 (EDT)

Look!!! The way I see it is the fund is for the 129th. Jim is part of the 129th. So. He has a good cause that he is trying to get donations for. By the sounds of it this fund isn't being used and no donations are coming in. So, let's stop this childish bickering and respect each other's opinion. Fred maybe you can help to decide where the money should go.
Alex
TN USA - Friday, March 31, 2017 at 09:46:46 (EDT)

Give what ever is decided then to Jim's cause and use the rest as how ever is decided in here. I'll refrian from comment on it.......
Mark
USA - Friday, March 31, 2017 at 07:23:59 (EDT)

give away 1 grand out of the 4 grand?. Dnag, that didn't take long.
alvis
USA - Thursday, March 30, 2017 at 22:53:59 (EDT)

Well I don't think any back channeling has been going in. The purpose of the fund was to help 129th Brothers get to these reunions. We asked Gently to send flowers when we had a Brother pass away. Now I think we need a few people decide when money should be used. This, way there wouldn't be any finger pointing at people. Let's face it our numbers are dwindling. I personally know most of you and I trust your judgement on how the money should be used. As far as 129th merchandise. I don't think it should be used because you always have merchandise to sell and that is money tied up until it can be sold. I would support a donation in the name of the 129th to Jim's cause. Also need to find someone else whom can be on the checking account just in case. I was on the account for the VHCMA just for back up. Still don't know whom all is going to the reunion. So, we will just have to wait to see whom shows up. Not many on this site since all these Facebook pages. But, that's find as long the information is posted on them. Probably have bored everyone to death. Hope everyone has a good week. Always A Brother!!!
Alex <afernwal@comcast.net>
Collierville, TN USA - Thursday, March 30, 2017 at 22:35:33 (EDT)

Charity begins at home. The money was sent in for 129thers by 129thes. That's my opinion.
alvis
USA - Thursday, March 30, 2017 at 15:54:23 (EDT)

Yes there is just a few bucks less than that Mark. Plus I am still setting on 26 Coins which go to the fund. Was also thinking about getting a few more Snoopy Patches and requested Snow Snake ones for guys in Maint. This has been long called the Christmas Fund by everyone. Still the last few years not much has been done to raise money from that Auction. Fred has pointed out that many things go on behind closed doors. I am saying now again when we ask for feedback we need more from those who read and post here. I do know there are many more who read what is posted. Again I am asking for your feelings about what the 129th wants to do in the future? For one Alex wanted to know who all are going to Indy for the Crew Member Reunion. So ending please just say hi now and than.
Ken Strong Jr
Candler, FL USA - Thursday, March 30, 2017 at 11:39:10 (EDT)

Actually Ken i feel that the 129th fund has been stagnent for such a long time that i think it could afford to give $1,000.00 to Jims Mission of Honor. Thats my thoughts about that. But what ever is decided is ok with me. Isnt there $4,000.00 in it?......... always a brother............
Mark
USA - Thursday, March 30, 2017 at 09:39:14 (EDT)

Okay Brothers I have a question and a request today in two parts. First asking anyone who has not looked at what Jim Crigler is doing on the front page to please take time to do so. For those who have already made donations over the past few years you guys are already aware of the goal. It has been bought up about the unit making a small donation to them and I am suggesting at least $250 out of our fund now. So I am again asking for your ideas within reason if you agree, want more or less for example. The second part is I am behind figuring things out on the fund, just been busy with appts. I have been on the Acct before with Gently in case something happened to her. Now I want the same thing knowing that any one of us don't know when our time is up. Mark feels like you guys should pick who that might be but not him. So whoever that is needs to be able to handle the added workload and stay in contact with me about the accounting. You also need to be willing to send me a copy of your SS & DL so the Credit Union can run a Credit Check.
Ken Strong Jr
Candler, FL USA - Wednesday, March 29, 2017 at 11:46:55 (EDT)

woooo whooo, got the headers installed yesterday along with a full custom exhaust. Took almost all day but worth it. I have to get some sticky tires now. Nail it at 10 mph and it tries to get sideways and smokes the tires. It has so much more low end power now. Now to get a good set of Alum heads and install the cam I have in the garage. It has a set of Alum heads on it now but want better ones.
alvis
USA - Wednesday, March 29, 2017 at 10:27:02 (EDT)

thanks guys, will do.
alvis
USA - Saturday, March 25, 2017 at 19:08:19 (EDT)

Fred, If you really need a Schlitz church key I found 19 on ebay
Rainer Bauer
Indy, USA - Saturday, March 25, 2017 at 08:31:14 (EDT)

Alvis, go to eBay and search Schmitz beer bottle openers. About a zillion of them.
Snapper
USA - Saturday, March 25, 2017 at 08:27:24 (EDT)

Yes Gale. Thanks buddy.
alvis
USA - Saturday, March 25, 2017 at 06:14:58 (EDT)

Alvis, let me check in my shed tomorrow. I might have one.....I guess you mean Schlitz right?
Gale
USA - Friday, March 24, 2017 at 22:54:27 (EDT)

Brady Johnson of the UK and 509 fame, is searching for a Schliz churchkey can opener. Any help from you guys? I would buy one and send it to him, but cant find one. He has bought himself a duce and a half and hasjoined his Dad, Simon, in an old military vehical club. If you know where I can get one by mail,let me know.
alvis
USA - Friday, March 24, 2017 at 21:13:38 (EDT)

Well said Alex.. I agree. Gently is loved by all and a good friend. Always a brother-
Rev. John Sartor
USA - Friday, March 24, 2017 at 00:54:05 (EDT)

Racing season starts in Indy in 10 days.
alvis
USA - Thursday, March 23, 2017 at 22:35:32 (EDT)

racing season starts here April second. Drags and circle and figure 8 on the weekends after that. Boxing on Tuesdays.
alvis
USA - Thursday, March 23, 2017 at 18:02:40 (EDT)

It's sad to see all this como. I don't know why Gently decided not to handle the 129th funds. But, she did a great job. If she had her reasons to let someone else handle the fund so be it. Gently will always be a part of this Family of Friends of the men of the 129th. Read the purpose of this web site. If it wasn't foe Mark wanting to know about the men whom served with his Brother whom was killed. This site wouldn't have been here. Face it were a bunch of old soldiers now. Let's have respect for each other. The purpose of these reunions are to reunite Brothers and their Family and Friends to share time together. We are a Family here. And, as for Gently!!! She has give a lot time and effort as far as letting Mark and myself know whom needed help getting to a reunion. Sending flowers to a Brother whom passed away. She was a great last whom I hold the highest respect for. So, let's act like the true men that we are. Life is to short to argue over the past or why some has change. Air it Out then let it go!!! Always A Brother!!!
Alex <afernwal@comcast.net>
Collierville, TN USA - Wednesday, March 22, 2017 at 11:48:54 (EDT)

We will miss you gently. You were always not only a friend to the 129th but an asset as well. As we have talked over the years. I know full well about some peoples silence. The reason I have been asking so many questions is this was done behind curtains and all back channel...again. Had it been done in the light of day I wouldn't be asking questions. There is a reason it was hidden in the dark. I have no problem with Ken taking over the bank, he will do a better job than I would, not that I wanted it. You have been a friend to us for over 20 years,longer than many of us have been on here. Mark has been a friend to this gtoup as well but your right, his silence says volumes. For me, this subject has been dropped but not with a new affirmation of what some people think of friendship.
alvis
USA - Monday, March 20, 2017 at 19:13:16 (EDT)

Just checked in to see how the health of everyone was/is. Glad I did. There is almost 4K in the Christmas Fund. I have closed the account and sent the check to Ken. There was no encouragement from some for me to stay. I resigned for personal reasons, one being my work being doubted, another being my relationship with some of you: While I love you guys, sadly there were always some who really didn't care for my role with you. There is more but I don't want to discuss that. As far as the re-unions, I couldn't make the re-unions because I couldn't afford them. Simple as that. I missed going and seeing everyone, you're such a cool group of guys/wives. Now, please move on from this. Thank you to all who voiced their support for me, but the silence from others confirmed further that I made the right move. It's time to be brothers again...let bygones be bygones... We are in our golden years so make the best of them. You will always have a special place in my heart. Thanks for the memories. Always around-Gently
Gently
USA - Monday, March 20, 2017 at 13:52:10 (EDT)

did you miss the part that says the camp site wasn't there? Who made you the new banker anyway? Why wasn't it put forth in the general site?How much is in the fund.
alvis
USA - Monday, March 20, 2017 at 10:46:49 (EDT)

Okay this is a repost from Kokomo. Fred I talked to Paul several times during that week so lets please drop it. People were there, just not as many and Mark didn't make it with the flag. Still we had the campsites in the same spots for about ten years. Alvis, you couldn't find the campsite because it wasn't there............hopefully next year is better for everyone. Gale USA - Monday, September 19, 2016 at 12:18:23 (EDT) I am a bit surprised by the lack of como about Kokomo. Went tru there yesterday to Peru ,Indiana.. that's were the bike wasd I wanted. now its mine. Pretty little thing, hand built, cammed up engine, 6 speed and has a carb, not injected. friends are worried I will get hurt on it because of my vision.. I just tell them I hope its quick. Aint gonna sit around this house wishing this or that..to old and to near the end. alvis USA - Sunday, September 18, 2016 at 11:45:13 (EDT) Can't make Kokomo myself. Many reasons. Send pictures. I love all of you guys...... Mark USA - Saturday, September 17, 2016 at 15:25:38 (EDT)
Ken Strong Jr
Candler, FL USA - Sunday, March 19, 2017 at 12:31:06 (EDT)

ken let it go. wink
wink <cobra129th@outlook.com>
winter haven, fl USA - Sunday, March 19, 2017 at 12:12:52 (EDT)

So you weren't evn there yet your telling me I am wrong. I was THERE and there was NO camp/unit site. Your full of BS when you try and say something was this or that and you weren't even there. Your pretty loose with the "facts" when you don't even know them. Sharpen up your knife for more back stabbing.
alvis
USA - Sunday, March 19, 2017 at 07:44:14 (EDT)

I was not able to make it Fred but you have made this statement a few times like no one went to Kokomo from the 129th. 429W has been the main site for the past ten years and guys were right in the same place. Again this year we will still be in that same spot but I just get tired of hearing you say that no one was there. Also there are no great hidden deals going on either, just maybe mistakes by not calling everyone when something is going on which is impossible. I got a new name today off the VHCMA list and sent an email which bounced. There are a lot of things that go on but we need to be understanding and stop bitching. I love all you guys and anyone can call leaving a message.
Ken Strong Jr
Candler, FL USA - Saturday, March 18, 2017 at 22:29:43 (EDT)

BS Ken. I was there, couldn't find the site. Some a 129th walking the dirt toad, was told there isn't a camp site. Were you there? I don't care to be called a liar.
alvis
USA - Saturday, March 18, 2017 at 17:44:43 (EDT)

Fred that is not true about Kokomo. We had the same nine sites that we always had if you stopped in at 429W. What we didn't have was a big turn out and Mark was not there with all the 129th stuff. Paul Boggs did his best to circle the wagons and use as much space as possible. This year again appears to be a bigger crowd and adding Frank & Tommy to with campers will be full. To all we should know that it is a ways out and sadly Cancer, sickness and transplant list affect the turn out. Last note for today, Stokes called to say he tried again to get his reservation a Indy and it went through. So the tip is I guess if you get an idiot first just call back later.
Ken Strong Jr
Candler, FL USA - Saturday, March 18, 2017 at 12:18:01 (EDT)

itching about not making reunions? heck, I made Kokomo last year and there wasn't even a 129th site there. As far as new speaking up, I will always have a friends back.. that is what friends do. No back stabbing or games. Some of those in here need to learn that.
alvis
USA - Saturday, March 18, 2017 at 10:38:36 (EDT)

Okay folks here is an updated time line. Gently sent me an email on Feb 26th and I just had time to let Mark know. Neither one of Us wanted Gently to resign and wanted to talk to her first. Fred made his post on Feb 27th so before that was done it was blown up. I wrote Gently and asked her to post here as there were several things going on besides, I guess whatever she told Fred. Still like having to wonder about some that do bitch about her not making it to Reunions. So time to move on and thanks for posting. Yes I am still trying to figure out how many are reading the Log. Also about who is going to Indy & Kokomo. Last of all got a call from Stokes tonight saying that he was told the hotel was booked on the 15th of June.
Ken Strong Jr
Candler, FL USA - Friday, March 17, 2017 at 23:10:59 (EDT)

I check in here pretty regular and I don't recall anything being said about this until about a week ago. I don't know what this is all about, but, I'll stand behind Judith 100% and I hate to see her leave us. Judith, I'm sure you know who your friends are in the 129th..................................
Gale
USA - Friday, March 17, 2017 at 14:47:25 (EDT)

morning flight, well it's disappointing to read that gently leaving us or at lest resigning as our treasure for the 129th, its very disappointing, she has been a good friend to tha129th an respected family member. I only hope that's her leaving is not because of what someone likes or dislikes may be, an if that's the case then we're all in trouble. gently you will be missed by most of us, so please don't be a stranger on the site or anywhere else. wink 3/69-10/70
wink
winter haven, fl USA - Friday, March 17, 2017 at 12:15:55 (EDT)

Guys you are alive and wanted to say now that it is a little late to change things Gently has already closed the account and I am setting on the money trying to work through changes in banking and federal regulations. Really wanted to be able to talk to Gently before things were blown up. Sorry that it became an issue on the Flight Log last month before Mark & I were able to do that. This had come up a couple years ago before the 2015 Christmas Auction which guys had little attention paid to it plus some getting upset about comments on the Flight Log. This past December there was no interest and really no reason to raise for money. I am going to ask Gently to post her reasons for not wanting to do this responsibility with many other things going on in her life. To my end I am grateful for everything she has done for the 129th and still hope she can see us in the future.
Ken Strong Jr
Candler, FL USA - Thursday, March 16, 2017 at 20:29:05 (EDT)

me too
alvis
USA - Thursday, March 16, 2017 at 08:19:11 (EDT)

I vote for Gentle also
Rick england
USA - Thursday, March 16, 2017 at 07:14:39 (EDT)

You have my vote Tommie Jo......for what it's worth!!
Gale
USA - Wednesday, March 15, 2017 at 18:26:45 (EDT)

I vote we don't let gently quit ,I hope everyone wintered well will see yall in sept
tommie jo
USA - Tuesday, March 14, 2017 at 19:35:28 (EDT)

Hay Dennis, glad to see someone is still reading because we want to make sure everyone knows what is going on this year. Anyone else who we have not heard from in a while? So far we are sure we can handle Frank & Tommy for camping but if anyone else is planning on coming to Kokomo please let us know soon. Take care Brothers.
Ken Strong Jr
Candler, FL USA - Tuesday, March 14, 2017 at 12:52:15 (EDT)

Yes I'm still here I read daily, however when you live on the beach and have a beach lifestyle I work part time and have a Harley trike to ride you really get on line a lot to post things. Also been pretty busy with oral surgeons that the VA has sent me to. I can't wait for the implants in my upper jaw. Then get new upper teeth. I have been using the outside Choice program a lot lately. So, still here.
Dennis Fuerstenau
Fort Walton Beach, FL USA - Sunday, March 12, 2017 at 11:19:19 (EDT)

I also sent money in for 5 nights
Rick England
USA - Friday, March 10, 2017 at 08:05:49 (EST)

Thanks Gale and just about everyone is on tract to get sites paid for. I do have a question for all the 129th guys who read the page. How about just posting a hi now and than to let us know your alive. Still hearing a lot of folks only get on here a couple times a year. Take care Brothers.
Ken Strong Jr
Candler, IN USA - Thursday, March 09, 2017 at 16:25:57 (EST)

Ken, I sent my money in for Kokomo. I plan on bringing my truck & camper for 3 nights.
Gale Beard
Clinton, Indiana United States - Thursday, March 09, 2017 at 09:46:17 (EST)

Where is everyone hiding? Been a little busy thinking about Kokomo and who is planning on coming plus making sure we have spots for everyone. Just wondering how many folks also may want SnowSnake or 1st Flight Snoopy Patches?
Ken Strong Jr
Candler, FL USA - Wednesday, March 08, 2017 at 12:19:14 (EST)

Hi flight, I was reading where our first two10th Bn commander became generals later. Lt General Henry Emerson and major General Benjamin Harrison.
J. W. Wilson
KINSTON, N. C. USA - Saturday, March 04, 2017 at 14:52:02 (EST)

Why, is that Frank Sutton!!!!!. Frank you will have to get a hold of Kenny Strong. His address is below.
Mark
USA - Friday, March 03, 2017 at 22:17:05 (EST)

Hello Brothers I was wondering who is in charge of camping spots at Kokomo this year? Tommy jo & I want to know if their is any camping spots available this year ? I have a 38ft Motorhome and Tom has a camping trailer , please let me know if their is any space for us or either !
Frank Sutton <franks5girls@yahoo.com>
USA - Friday, March 03, 2017 at 20:45:36 (ES Our two biggest reunions, the Vietnam helicopter crew member association and the Kokomo gathering information for these two is now on the front page of the 129th......
mark
USA - Wednesday, March 01, 2017 at 21:28:35 (EST)

129th patches with the bulldog and cobra on it can be bought off of the 509 group in England. Also they have the 129th history book that has colored Pages in it that also can be bought off the 509 group page. Which can be found by clicking the 509 patch at the bottom of the 129th page
Mark
USA - Wednesday, March 01, 2017 at 14:28:31 (EST)

Alex, I figured out how to show you with two tours on the Roster. Also will add Clifford to the list and will email you also with questions. Added [Bill Hart Feb 68 - Mar 69]. Updated [Bob Nesler] and [Jerry Heckathorn] as we keep finding new people across the web. Another point that we did not really bring up was that we had less interest in the auction for December 2015. Last year we did not have any real need to raise money as the coin sales more than covered what was spent. Again have 26 of them left as I am getting asked about Patches. Paul Boggs brought up "Snow Snake" and have had other questions about Dave Powers design of the 1st Flt "Snoopy Patch". Again any input from guys about them?
Ken Strong Jr
Summerfield, FL USA - Tuesday, February 28, 2017 at 20:54:29 (EST)

Fred, Mark and all the 129th. I know there are other 129th sites and on Facebook which I'm not apart of. But, I have had the Honor to meet many of our Brothers on this page. Also, at these reunions. And, for our pilot conoeing down the Mississippi River. It's a very dangerous river for even boats and tugs. Yes him and Ron Paye fly with 369. Were getting old and every opportunity to make a reunion is important because we don't know if will be our last. We're losing our 129th Brothers. I had the opportunity to meet with Clifford when I was at the last San Antonio reunion. Liz, my nephew Caleb and I made a trip to Austin. It had been 47 years since I seen Clifford. But, I'm glad I found him and spent time with him. Now this November will be 52 years that I became part of a Great group of Men serving our country in place called Vietnam. So, Fred your done your tour. And, Mark lost his Brother Larry. Gently was friends with Mr. Shaw. And, it goes on. Children looking for someone who served with Dad. We all have lost Family members. But, we have the support of our 129th Family. And, all of you are my Family. Always A Brother!!!
Alex
TN USA - Tuesday, February 28, 2017 at 16:55:07 (EST)

I don't know whether or not any of you come into the flight log book immediately or through the front page. But on the one 129th front page there is a link to the pilot Jim Crigler that Alex is referring to ,well worth the time to read and view if you get a chance ,it's in the upper right-hand corner of the 129th front page. If it doesn't show up on your computer you may need to clear your cache ......
Mark
USA - Tuesday, February 28, 2017 at 16:05:39 (EST)

slow hand salute.
alvis
USA - Tuesday, February 28, 2017 at 13:19:56 (EST)

Alex, one of the pilots for the 396, the one that's comes to Kokomo, is trying to raise funds for it and goldstar mothers/familys. He is going to paddle down the Missippi from the very start. If I remember correctly ( this might be wrong ,since my mini stroke my short term is crap) he also flew with the 129th at one point. Isnt ron, but another one. Mark, when I found out th reunion is here, I decided not to mail you the blank M-60 ammo belt but to wait till the reunion as the other guys might get a kick out of seeing them and saves me having to pack/mail them..
alvis
USA - Tuesday, February 28, 2017 at 13:20:45 (EST)

Lost the reason for posting today. A slow hand salute to our 129th Brother Clifford C. Dalrymple. Clifford was with me in 65/66 he was a crew chief in the 1st flight platoon. Rest in peace my Brother!!! This is what this site is about, real Brotherhood of the Men of the 129th.
Alex
USA - Tuesday, February 28, 2017 at 12:08:32 (EST)

Good morning to the 129th. I don't understand what all the bickering is all about. I been on this web site since Mark started it. His purpose was for the 129th Brothers could have a communication site. Also, to Honor is Brother Larry and the rest of our 129th Brothers whom gave it all. On this site we have welcomed our Brothers whom actually served in the 129th. Also, we have welcomed Family members and Friends of our Fallen Brothers. As for Gently!!! she is a first class person. For what reason she has decided to not handle the Christmas fund is not of our concern. But, when we lost one of our Brothers she made sure the 129th had flowers sent. Now enough said. I hope we as 129th Brothers can start respecting each other and all whom visits this site. We are Family here!!! as far as the reunions everyone is welcome. One last thought to each of you. Mark put this web site here for us. And over the years we have some of our lost Brothers. And, with Mark's help posting information on our site has helped us meet once again at this reunions. So, when you get pissed about something don't blame each other. I have met most of you and you are same Honorable men the served in combat with the 129th AHC!!! Let's be proud!!! As far as 369 and 509 these sites our part and keeps the memory of the men whom were part of the Air ASSAULT Units in Vietnam. Always A Brother!!! 129th 11/65-11/66 & 10/67-4/68
Alex Fernwalt 901-487-0374 <afernwal@comcast.net>
Collierville, TN USA - Tuesday, February 28, 2017 at 11:43:58 (EST)

Fred and to all of you, I accept your accolades pertaining to this site. But when I say it's not mine, I mean excactly that. It's not. Never was there and have never made the claim I was and have not an inkling of what you all went through then and are going through now. This place belongs to, first and foremost , the KIA's , MIA's , you guys that are here, your families and somewhere down the line is me......I'm worn out, time to hit the rack. Somebody else take 3rd watch.
Mark
USA - Monday, February 27, 2017 at 20:15:39 (EST)

Fred, did you not read my post? I tried the best I could to explain things and we have never hid anything when asked. Again Mark & I will take care of the Funds for the unit as I pointed out. The email I got from Gently was very sweet to me about reasons to no longer handle our money so have no idea what she wrote you. Yes maybe Trump being elected President had something to do with it but we tried to keep those issues off this site. I also know she has had family issues and many other commitments in WI preventing her from coming to the Reunions. What is or has not been in the light of folks? Remember the Huey 369 has nothing to do with the rest of Us along with Huey 509. We are grateful for everything they do but not responsible for not telling someone about an event. Crap Fred they don't even let all there members know what is going on. If someone wants to be responsible than stand up and do it because I for one am doing the best I can without any help. That is fine except when I am pointed out for not passing out information.
Ken Strong Jr
Summerfield, FL USA - Monday, February 27, 2017 at 20:09:53 (EST)

.......I also have no idea of what "back channeling" you are talking about. Other then in here , today has been the first time I have talked to any of you guys personally and that was Kenny, to discuss the future of the 129th funds. I have no knowledge of someone being treated poorly unless you are talking about disagreeing with political statements made on Facebook. If that's treating someone poorly then I'm guilty I guess. Again, by no means was there any treating of poorly of anybody I know. But will not apologize for my beliefs as I would expect none of you to do so either. In a discussion of opposing views, both of them can't be right. Hence, discussion.
Mark
USA - Monday, February 27, 2017 at 20:08:39 (EST)

Fred, good, that would of hurt. I misread your post then as if you were challageing me.......end of that. As far as the 129th funds, as Kenny stated, unless someone else wants to step up and take the job, he and I will be the only ones manageing it. As I said though, anybody else wants that responsibility take one step forward.......
Mark
USA - Monday, February 27, 2017 at 19:54:54 (EST)

I, all others, are a guest of yours on this web site. for that, thank you. We all owe you a thank you. Now as to me smacking someone... I cannot defend myself due to my health. Si cut that kinda stuff out. I don't hit people. This aint highschool. you wanna come to the 129th reunion, that's your choice. . gently has been here for us for 20 years and she is my friend. The email I received, it seems like the clique, all the back channel stuff, and I bet its burning up the wires now, has treared her poorly, so poorly, she has withdrawn her support. Who is treasure now? lets put some light of day on this issue.. a 129th issue.
alvis
USA - Monday, February 27, 2017 at 18:50:23 (EST)

I am not sure if I am a member of this great click or not but started with my phone blowing up this morning before I could even get a cup of coffee. So thanks to one person stirring the pot we will just take care of changing accounts. Gently let me know she was resigning and the last time other people started crap we settled with just a change to having two people on the account. Rumors and fighting on here is why people find the site and never come back yet it remains an open 129th Site. So to anyone reading this as an open site we can't block anyone. If we could we would block the people or person who appears to just want to post crap about selling something. Also for everyone the unit is not a 501c and there are at this time no one who gets paid to do anything. Mark takes care of the site and I a paying for a mail box and other phone number on our own. Paul Boggs buys most everything else out of his pocket except a small donation for tents. The Kokomo people pay for the camp sites again on their own. So please know that every dollar in the fund has pretty much been donated. Otherwise we would be like most veterans outfits and charge dues, like some have a pass code to post a message here for members only. We have all gotten by pretty good by chipping in when needed. I am still sure that some won't like it but Mark & I are taking care of the money, Gently is already sending me a check. I have asked for input from guys till my face has turned BLUE but has not happened.
Ken Strong Jr
Summerfield, FL USA - Monday, February 27, 2017 at 18:38:02 (EST)

Nobody has threatened anybody. Simply stating, if one chooses to not include themselves, that is their decision. At NO time has anybody, other then spammers, been blocked, left out, deleted ,canceled, omitted or done away with. And will not be. As I stated, it is an individual choice , made by that individual. I have never invited anybody to leave, this is not MY website and I have never made such a claim. It belongs to those who choose to come and heal. Read what ever you want to in my statements but nothing is meant for any one person, or group, or click............................................................... NOW THIS IS DERECTED TO ONE INDIVIDUAL......................................................... Not sure what you mean by this Fred "At the next 129th reunion, come or not, that is your choice.".....but if the next time I stand face to face with you and you choose to smack me in the face, that's your choice. Go ahead if you think I deserve it. When your finished, I'll just get up, brush myself off and walk away, and hope you feel better about our relationship.
Mark
USA - Monday, February 27, 2017 at 17:42:04 (EST)

If you see no more post from me its because the clique decided I ask to many questions.
alvis
USA - Monday, February 27, 2017 at 13:42:09 (EST)

Anyone that served with the 129th has the right to question 129th affairs. You can go back channel and throw me off if you don't like questions or statements about 129th affairs. It is everyones duty to do so. Its your website.. and its a wonderful thing you have done, but don't threaten me by inviteing me to leave. At the next 129th reunion, come or not, that is your choice.
alvis
USA - Monday, February 27, 2017 at 13:34:08 (EST)

John .its all internal poilitics. She has been on this site for 20 years,helping us. She said ,well , never mind, Its not for me to say. Seems like some in here don't like being questioned with 129th affairs. Who is going to be the new treasurer? ,
alvis
USA - Monday, February 27, 2017 at 13:20:03 (EST)

There are no select few in here. Those who come, make that choice. Those who stay, make that choice. Those who leave, make that choice.
Mark
USA - Monday, February 27, 2017 at 07:54:34 (EST)

What in Sam's Hill is going on Gently? You've made your mark in the 129th AHC. You have to stay and keep all of use on the right track. I will pray for you and hope to see you back on the Flight Log.
Rev. John Sartor
USA - Sunday, February 26, 2017 at 23:19:15 (EST)

I sure as hell like what just happened with Gently. Its a sad day when she decides to leave this unit. She has done so much for us . I hope a select few of you are happy.
alvis
USA - Sunday, February 26, 2017 at 11:32:35 (EST)

Looks like someone is going to great length to trash our site even with security for post added. The good news is I just got emails back from Capt John Goodnight & Capt Bruce Powell a few minutes ago. This has been a busy week in locating more members. Also I have 26 of the AH-1G / Snoopy coins left for $20 each.
Ken Strong Jr
Summerfield, FL USA - Saturday, February 25, 2017 at 23:29:47 (EST)

Note again my email is ken7776 at aol.com and mailing address is 129th AHC, P.O. Box 129, Candler, FL, 32111-0129. NOTICE: The 35th Reunion of all Vietnam Vets, Howard County Vietnam Veterans Organization is Sept 14 thur the 17th, Greentown, IN and we still refer to it as Kokomo. This is mainly a camping event and we have a few sites each year with our main site being 429 West. Many do stay in Motels around the area. Members of the 129th are paying for the sites so the only cost is ten dollars at the gate for the event wrist band. This year all of the 129th Reunions are connected to Indiana. The Pilots Assoc. and Crew Members Assoc. are in Indy plus the 369 get together. A lot going on this Summer. I also understand that the B Model will be its way home tomorrow.
Ken Strong Jr
Summerfield, FL USA - Friday, February 24, 2017 at 11:47:44 (EST)

Ken, what is your email? Will send info for update.
Jeff Sauers
USA - Friday, February 24, 2017 at 08:58:39 (EST)

Thanks John. Been working on Roster updates / adds for [Larry Davis], [Dwight Sisson], [Ted Gustafson] and adds for additional people that I could use any additional info about them. {Bob Weaver}, {Dana Amos}, {Capt John Goodnight}, and {Ralph Graves}. Brothers I want to thank everyone for helping Us out.
Ken Strong Jr
Summerfield, FL USA - Thursday, February 23, 2017 at 14:29:49 (EST)

Ken, My wife's name is Billie. We've been married a few months shy of 40 yrs.
John Sartor
USA - Wednesday, February 22, 2017 at 22:18:28 (EST)

I want to thank the ones who have already gotten in touch with me today about the Roster Updates for Members of the 129th and attached Units. I wanted to try and answer questions about what we are trying to provide. We wanted to try and list everyone who we can find that served with the Unit regardless of where you worked or what rank. We have two list, the one here is limited info while another has addresses, phone numbers notes. I am asking for the name of wives so we know who to contact in event of some ones passing. For Pilots I have been also trying to collect Class #s. Really wanted the Platoon, rank along with just the Month / Year that you were assigned and when you departed. Also right now we still have over twenty coins with the AH-1G & UH-1 on one side. We ae getting more request about different Patches.
Ken Strong Jr
Summerfield, FL USA - Tuesday, February 21, 2017 at 20:01:29 (EST)

Great work Ken. Thanks for all you do.
Mark
USA - Tuesday, February 21, 2017 at 18:11:14 (EST)

Been working on Roster updates / adds for [Nolan Sansoucie], [Craig Mateer], [Timothy Kenney], [Rick Campanalie], [Larry Ruff], [Quinin Nesler] and a correction that we had {Roger Nagy} as deceased but his daughter let us know he is alive and well. Please let me know of any changes needed. Plus anyone know locations of any 129th Patches and Cobra Patches, Tim and Craig are interested.
Ken Strong Jr
Summerfield, FL USA - Tuesday, February 21, 2017 at 17:21:25 (EST)

Been working on Roster updates / adds for [Nolan Sansoucie], [Craig Mateer], [Timothy Kenney], [Rick Campanalie], [Larry Ruff], and a correction that we had {Roger Nagy} as deceased but his daughter let us know he is alive and well. Please let me know of any changes needed. Plus anyone know locations of any 129th Patches and Cobra Patches, Tim and Craig are interested.
Ken Strong Jr
Summerfield, FL USA - Tuesday, February 21, 2017 at 16:50:00 (EST)

Jim Crigler, your mission of honor will have a link on the front page here sometime this week.
Mark
USA - Monday, February 20, 2017 at 13:20:43 (EST)

morning flight, I along with Kristina an ryan with his girlfriend will arrive on the the 14th . we will all attend the dinner. wink 3/69-10/70
wink <cobra129th@outlook.com>
winter haven , `fl USA - Monday, February 20, 2017 at 09:38:03 (EST)

Debbie & I will get there on Thursday...June 15th
Gale Beard
Clinton, Indiana United States - Sunday, February 19, 2017 at 23:27:25 (EST)

June Reunion!!!! As a unit we as members of the 129th need to reach out to all our Brothers that were in contact with and try to encourage them to attend the 129th/VHCMA reunion in Indianapolis, IN. June 13th thru June 17th. Reunion information on front page net to the helicopter. I have a meeting room already set up. Most of us are in our late 60's or early 70's. With that said, we don't know how much longer will be able to make these reunions. So, I hope we can make a good effort to bring our Brothers together for a great reunion. Iwill need to get count by May 1st. so I know how big of a room I need for the 129th. Also for dinner tables for those going to the dinner, My info is on this entry if you have any questions. Always A Brother !!!
Alex Fernwalt 901-487-0374 <afernwal@comcast.net>
Collierville, TN USA - Sunday, February 19, 2017 at 14:06:01 (EST)

Good morning Flight! would appreciate it if you guys would check out my web site www.missionofhonor.org and Facebook page "Mission of Honor Mississippi Gold Star Paddle". I've got a hell of a hill to climb and I could use all of your support. Please share with your social media network. Jim Crigler Bulldog 12
Jim Crigler <jimc@mrwinona.com>
Winona, MN United States - Sunday, February 19, 2017 at 11:12:43 (EST)

It's also said that, "A friend will help you move, but a good friend will help you move a body."
Dave Powers
USA - Friday, February 17, 2017 at 12:30:43 (EST)

If you have to go " over the hill and thru the woods" to get to grand ma's house.. she probably has a meth lab or is burying bodies.
alvis
USA - Friday, February 17, 2017 at 10:15:06 (EST)

Bruno, thanks again... I'm planning on attending a seminar on Saturday. Been reading about the system over the last couple of days, so I think I have a very basic understanding of it.
Dave Powers
USA - Wednesday, February 15, 2017 at 21:51:57 (EST)

Rest in peace, Harold Moore. The books by Gen. Moore and Joe Galloway are outstanding. "We Were Soldiers Once and Young" gives a good play-by-play of the action at LZ Xray and subsequently of that at LZ Albany. I also enjoyed the second, "We Are Soldiers Still". Reading about the return-visiting men stranded out at Xray in the rain in 1992 (?) made the hair stand up on my neck, and how Gen. Moore walked the perimeter, as if he were back in 1965, made me think of how he must have still been dealing with the loss of so many back in the day. The descriptions of the French and Viet Minh forces at Dien Bien Phu (and of his visit there) were also particularly interesting. Good reading, both of them.
Dave Powers
USA - Wednesday, February 15, 2017 at 21:46:37 (EST)

My dad is buried there.
alvis
USA - Tuesday, February 14, 2017 at 04:20:31 (EST)

General Hal Moore passed away Fri. Gen. 10th 2017 at the age of 94. Today Monday Feb. 13th 2017 would have been his 95th Birthday. Moore will. E buried at Fort Benning Ga. Hope all is planning on the June reunion in Indianapolis Indiana. Hope to have a large turn out of the 129th. We already have our meeting room. Mark has the information on the front page. When you call for reservations let them know your with the VHCMA. Always A Brother!!!
Alex Fernwalt <afernwal@comcast.net>
Collierville , TN USA - Monday, February 13, 2017 at 16:39:59 (EST)

Dave P.:"do" attend the seminar.Ask any question that you may not understand what the facilitator is saying.The "Main Parts" in Medicare are Part A (hospital), Part B(Medical). I also took part D. That covers the medication/prescription. But, It does come out of your pocket. These are important. So check them out carefully.
Bruno E Sanchez
Laredo, Texas USA - Monday, February 13, 2017 at 12:20:38 (EST)

Thanks, Alex, Bruno and Ken... I knew I would get some pretty good input if I asked my brothers! I've been doing some reading (highly distracted by grandkids), and am planning to attend a seminar hopefully this next week... hoping for some clearer direction. Good plan to contact Social Security. I knew the VA and Medicare systems are different animals, and I'm hoping I can gain a good understanding of how they dovetail, if at all. Thanks again!
Dave Powers
USA - Sunday, February 12, 2017 at 19:55:57 (EST)

Dave the VA will bill your Medicare part B provider. I use Mutual of Ohmaha. But, there are a lot of plans to choose from. One important thing about social security. If you are married and your income combined is more than 32,000 dollars then you have pay taxes on your social security. A lot of things they don't tell when you sign up to get social security. Always A Brother!!!
Alex <afernwal@comcast.net>
Collierville , TN USA - Saturday, February 11, 2017 at 19:04:58 (EST)

Dave, good morning. Everyone is a little different . So you might get different advice from the people you talk to. Your best bet is to make an appointment from the local Social Security people.Have them give you an orientation. Ask them not to use a lot of their terminology that you don't understand. If they do, ask them for a "plain" clarification. There "are" Pros & Cons.you might hear about how little they pay for this of for that. the sooner you get the orientation the better. So you can check it out and decide which is best "for you". Good luck.
Bruno E Sanchez
Laredo, Texas USA - Friday, February 10, 2017 at 10:07:02 (EST)

Okay see we have a way to try and block spam. Like I said we are back and have to do a lot of reading here to catch up. As for Kokomo it appears that they have mailed cards to renew the campsites. I know Paul has got his along with Ted's, guess we need to send them in and I will try to contact everyone to make sure they are taken care of. This year everything is going on in Indiana with the Pilots and Crew Member's in Indy, the 369 gathering and Kokomo. Guys we are faced with several issues as a unit, one we are all getting older and need to figure out what we want to do. Thoughts? Also I will now start working on some more updates to the list of unit members.
Ken Strong Jr
Summerfield, FL USA - Thursday, February 09, 2017 at 13:33:34 (EST)

Ok we are back in one place for awhile. Dave I am no expert but found an Old Medicare Advantage Plan where a few years ago I was only paying about $40 a month for the whole thing. Lost a lot of ground the past few years but still get a little break for having COPD. So far I only use the VA except have to see one of their doctors once a year. Not sure what I am paying this year but still less than Medicare. I even get birth control, LOL.
Ken Strong Jr
Summerfield, FL USA - Thursday, February 09, 2017 at 13:24:28 (EST)

Hey, who is the Medicare/VA interface expert here? I turn 65 in June, and I'm trying to figure out what Medicare parts I need.
Dave Powers
USA - Wednesday, February 08, 2017 at 14:47:59 (EST)

Fred A., I stopped by the local store the other day, and bought some shrimp, too... for ice fishing bait!
Dave Powers
USA - Wednesday, February 08, 2017 at 14:43:46 (EST)

Bruno a 4+ 3 tranny a 4 speed tranny with 3 overdrives. Most of the second owners of these cars equipped with the tranny didn't do the maintance required. They are very, very expensive to repair WHEN you can find the parts. They also cannot be repaired by just any tranny shop. The 5 and 6 speed trannys are much, much better. However, when well maintained, they are good trannys, you just never know how they were treated b4 you. I love a manual tranny high powered car but would not buy a vette with 4+3 in one.
alvis
USA - Wednesday, February 08, 2017 at 13:35:06 (EST)

Fred A. (P.S.) I dont know what a 4/3 tranny is. Would you please explain.
Bruno E Sanchez
Laredo, Texas USA - Wednesday, February 08, 2017 at 11:42:03 (EST)

Fred A, good morning. Watching the sea turtles hatching & going to their environment, That is GREAT. You witnessed one of nature's "best" doings. What a mental picture that must be. Good for you.
Bruno E Sanchez
Laredo, Texas USA - Wednesday, February 08, 2017 at 11:38:01 (EST)

The only thing that made me think twice is ...if you guys remember flying up or down the coast/beach near a small village, every once in a while you would see a person squatting about ankle deep in the water, doing their biz. That was just a flash back when I held the shrimp in my hand and thinking about their shrimp farms. Then thought..Naaaaa, not there .bought them. Love to go back during mid to late july near cam ron, when I was there I saw thousands of sea turtles hatching and making a break for the sea,
alvis
USA - Tuesday, February 07, 2017 at 18:37:04 (EST)

Awesome car talk in here...... hey George B. Good one!!!!!!
Mark
USA - Tuesday, February 07, 2017 at 13:01:19 (EST)

Fred A. , Good morning. Great gear ratio. Good for the highway, Easy on the the rpm's, on the valve train etc. Plus that should give you good mileage, considering all the "good hot stuff" you got in there. I don't know why Vettes are expensive to paint. Maybe because of the fiberglass. That dude is "too" expensive. Shop around for a paint shop. I don't know if they have to use special paints because of the fiberglass. They do have to do "prep" the body. My GTO is going "SLOW". I've been tryin' to get them to speed up. I can't wait to hear it when it cranks up.
Bruno E Sanchez
Laredo, Texas USA - Tuesday, February 07, 2017 at 11:02:12 (EST)

Kal, reckon I am just going to end up buying two Nitto 555 drag radials.
alvis
USA - Tuesday, February 07, 2017 at 10:03:33 (EST)

What is the theme here? Everything is being made in Vietnam, what is being made in America? I'm afraid to look at my car or truck.. It might say "Made in Vietnam". lol
Rev. John Sartor
USA - Tuesday, February 07, 2017 at 09:54:58 (EST)

Hey Fred... Smaller diameter tires would work the same as lower gearing. Just have to be careful about ground clearance. Only run them at the strip... You can only go so small..
Kal Bergstrom
USA - Monday, February 06, 2017 at 21:06:13 (EST)

Bruno, I just checked out thee numbers on it. Seems like its the same gear ratio as whats in there. That surprised me, coming from a 4+3 manual car. Was hoping to get a little steeper gear in it, Its a 307 gear. That means I can still hit 155mph top end, but no help in the 1/4 mile. Theres a shop here that does really nice paint jobs. Went by there, he wants 6 grand to paint the Vette. That's more than I paid for it. (lots of up grades since then), guess I will have to go to maco or some other cheap shop..I don't want a trailer Queen or a show boat, rather put the money into go fast parts. If health was better and heart was stronger, I would paint it myself. Hows the GTO coming along?
alvis
USA - Monday, February 06, 2017 at 20:25:58 (EST)

Bruno, I got a wife & step daughter made in Vietnam
George B
USA - Monday, February 06, 2017 at 19:53:33 (EST)

Rev John S. I got a dining room table set that was made in Nam.
Bruno E Sanchez
Laredo, Texas USA - Monday, February 06, 2017 at 14:35:14 (EST)

Fred A, What's the gear ratio?
Bruno E Sanchez
Laredo, Texas USA - Monday, February 06, 2017 at 08:37:40 (EST)

Jeff, that's what the guy told me but I couldn't remember till you posted. Thanks, maybe we have found another helicopter crewman to welcome back into our very small family of helicopter folks. good deal,
alvis
USA - Sunday, February 05, 2017 at 09:16:58 (EST)

Alvis, FYI. 155th AHC, Stagecoach and Falcons, were in Bam Me Thout. Good fried of mine, now deceased, CW4 Bill Flannery flew with them.
Jeff Sauers <lknjeff@roadrunner.com>
Lake Norman, NC USA - Sunday, February 05, 2017 at 07:14:55 (EST)

Went to buy a heavy duty rearend for racing the vette today. The guy ask about my ghostrider name. Told him it was a call sign from a unit I was in ,in nam. Then said I was a crew member on slicks. Seems his good friend was also one. He called his friend up and we chatted a bit. Was interesting. Said he flew with the 155th AHC (?) in the highlands. I told him about the reunion in Indy this year. he had never heard of the VHCMA so I told him to look it up. He was really happy to get that info and said he would drop by there. Told him to drop by out unit and say high.He happens to run the gun range at the huge camp here where the NG train, many of who go to the sandbox. Its also pen to the public.Camp Atterbury. Seems to me the VHCMA needs a way to get the word out about reunions besides word of mouth..
alvis
USA - Sunday, February 05, 2017 at 00:42:40 (EST)

Alvis, health sucks but I'll be there, by the way if you have one of the VHCMA jackets check out the tag, made in Vietnam.
Rainer Bauer <bauerrv1@gmail.com>
Indy, USA - Friday, February 03, 2017 at 12:38:40 (EST)

Rainer, you coming over to the airport hotel for the reunion? Hows the health?
alvis
USA - Thursday, February 02, 2017 at 05:11:28 (EST)

I bought a bedroom set with it stamped "Made in Vietnam".
Rev. John Sartor
USA - Thursday, February 02, 2017 at 00:39:12 (EST)

Alvis, I brought a Dining Table and chairs a few years ago and the bottoms were stamped Made in Vietnam, go figure. Rainer Bauer 65-67
Rainer Bauer
Indy, USA - Wednesday, February 01, 2017 at 15:52:29 (EST)

Great idea Mark putting the reunion info on the front page. I have a room already reserved for the 129th. Hope we have a good turn out like the last one in Indy. Cannot wait for June to get here. Always a Brother!!!
Alex Fernwalt <afernwal@comcast.net>
Collierville , TN USA - Tuesday, January 31, 2017 at 16:31:44 (EST)

Went to Wal mart this morning. Stopped by the frozen fish section to buy some shrimp for the Super Bowl snack. Looked on the back of the package...Product of Vietnam.
alvis
USA - Tuesday, January 31, 2017 at 15:15:29 (EST)

Great. I electronic filed my taxes today, or tried to. NOT accepted because a SS number belongs to a deceased person... even tho I filed as a widower. Stinking Gov tax red tape. .
alvis
USA - Monday, January 30, 2017 at 19:20:08 (EST)

I rebuilt the dash instrument panel in the Vette. Anyone know where I put the headlight knob? Cant find the darn thing.
alvis
USA - Monday, January 30, 2017 at 10:44:48 (EST)

Fred, Good morning, I was putterin' around on the computer & went to "Rays Map Room" web site & found Nha Trang. There are some pics of Nha Trang. Check it out.
Bruno E Sanchez
Laredo, Texas USA - Monday, January 30, 2017 at 09:23:33 (EST)

I put slide on face book of the 129th 68 top tigers and big red one swamp rats
ART
USA - Saturday, January 28, 2017 at 11:08:22 (EST)

For anyone interested in Hot rods, The Hot Rod power tour will be here at the drag strip near my house on the 15th of June. Its huge with some of the best muscle cars from our era plus hot rods. Goggle it. Lots to do here in Indy concerning racing.
alvis
USA - Friday, January 27, 2017 at 12:30:48 (EST)

Paul , unless your a 129th'er, take a hike!
Mark
USA - Thursday, January 26, 2017 at 17:52:34 (EST)

Going to be a race at indy 500 track june 13th , 14th. Have a friend running his corvette challenge car.
alvis
USA - Wednesday, January 25, 2017 at 18:52:26 (EST)

Fred, Good morning :-))))). I had seen a documentary on Lam Son previously. I might have been the one you saw. It did have a segment on the 61st & also "the Jokers" . These crews went to these LZs & they were "very Hot" LZs. A lot of 51s & 37 AAA. If You get a chance & check out that 174th web site & check out the map of the LZs & some of the Pics of the Op.
Bruno E Sanchez
Laredo, Texas USA - Wednesday, January 25, 2017 at 11:51:36 (EST)

For reunion info you need to click on front page of 129th REUNION INFO and then click on the top of that page at REUNIONS and the hotel has a link there..........sorry for the confusion..................
Mark
USA - Tuesday, January 24, 2017 at 16:45:34 (EST)

Thanks Bruno. after XMAS OF 71 I WAS TRANSFERED TO 60TH (Ghostriders)ahc, down near Nha Trang. They were forming up to replace the 41st (?) AHC, the Jokers, who were sent up there. Glad I didn't go. I would have had on so many chicken plates the bird would not have been able to lift off due to over weight.
alvis
USA - Tuesday, January 24, 2017 at 15:09:33 (EST)

Fred, If you go to the 174th AHC web site, they have some maps of the LZ,s & Pics of Lam Son 719. I believe this AHC was out of Duc Pho.
Bruno E Sanchez
Laredo, TX USA - Tuesday, January 24, 2017 at 10:34:54 (EST)

VHCMA 31th ANNUAL REUNION June 13-17, 2017
alvis
USA - Monday, January 23, 2017 at 16:50:22 (EST)

Wyndham Indianapolis West
alvis
USA - Monday, January 23, 2017 at 16:46:31 (EST)

http://www.vhcma.org/
alvis
USA - Monday, January 23, 2017 at 16:43:55 (EST)

The 2017 reunion will be held at the Wyndham Indianapolis West, 2544 Executive Dr, Indianapolis, IN 46241. Phone Number (317) 248-2481. Click on the link below to go to the hotel website. Wyndham Indianapolis West
alvis
USA - Monday, January 23, 2017 at 16:42:30 (EST)

Mark never could get to the hotel info.
Alex
TN USA - Monday, January 23, 2017 at 15:59:13 (EST)

Mark never could get to the hotel info.
Alex
TN USA - Monday, January 23, 2017 at 15:59:48 (EST)

129th reunion info now posted on front page with a link to the hotel by the flying helicopter......
Mark
USA - Monday, January 23, 2017 at 12:48:35 (EST)

The 61st AHC ,over the hill, was one of the AHCs that participated in that OP.They lost some of their Crews, as the other AHCs. I got in country in either late, late June or early July 71. Still heard some of the stories, they weren't nice.
Bruno E Sanchez
Laredo, TX USA - Sunday, January 22, 2017 at 11:51:20 (EST)

Just watched the battle of Lam son 719 on, I think, Disc or the military channel. It was the largest air battle of the war. Heck of a story.
alvis
USA - Friday, January 20, 2017 at 19:10:24 (EST)

I mean WOW Bruno, not who. To bad we cant fix the fact that I have fat fingers and hit the wrong keys sometimes............................
Mark
USA - Friday, January 20, 2017 at 16:31:23 (EST)

you notice the SAFE guard that our web geek added to the FLIGHT LOG? just to try and keep some of the spam out. We'll see how it works. Always trying to improve things.......
Mark
USA - Friday, January 20, 2017 at 16:30:08 (EST)

Who Bruno, Real cowboys. That sounds cool..............
Mark
USA - Friday, January 20, 2017 at 16:28:34 (EST)

Fred, Good morning :-))))). Yes there are a lot of "small rural towns around Laredo....... Zapata,Texas, to the south, Hebronville,Tx to the east, Freer,Tx also to the east, Encinal (Pronounced en - cee - nal) Tx. I dont't think there are 100 people in Encinal. This where you find some of the "real" cowboys. They are old, in their late 80's. There used to be a "Local" rodeo in Encinal & Zapata. back in the day. There you would "see" real cowboys come out & compete in Roping & Bronco riding events. these are the guys that worked as ranch hands in the area ranches & farms. I never actually saw him,but, they say that George Strait competed in the rodeo in Encinal. He was treated as just another person. He wasn't Mobbed . His real home town is Pearsall,Tx, about 90 miles north of Laredo, right on IH 35. These rodeos were quite a sight for a small kid like me.
Bruno E Sanchez
Laredo, TX USA - Friday, January 20, 2017 at 11:22:28 (EST)

hi Fred I have one every year it was every six month
art
USA - Thursday, January 19, 2017 at 20:03:32 (EST)

Had a bunch of Javilina run out in front of me.. was kinda cool. Driving the boundry twix Mex and the US up thru Texas was very cool for me. Man, some of those small, real old towns ..could have been still cowboy days or the 1920s. When I could find a place to park the Semi, I would stop at one of those old stores to grab a sandwich and a drink. Met some great people just full of kindness. And yes, didn't like driving at night, deer everywhere.
alvis
USA - Tuesday, January 17, 2017 at 21:45:27 (EST)

Fred, Yeah buddy, I a already went thru that & drank that stuff. And,when you do,you better be "REAL" close to the John. The ever so slightest twich, you better going, very expeditiously, to the head. They just want to make sure the ole trap door is clean.It's not one of our better moments.
Bruno E Sanchez
Laredo, TX USA - Monday, January 16, 2017 at 13:10:45 (EST)

Hey Phil from Kelowna... Good on you for flying that "old girl"! Be careful and keep the dirty side down. :-)
Dan Jarvis <firefly1989@yahoo.com>
Tucson, AZ USA - Sunday, January 15, 2017 at 21:06:48 (EST)

afternoon flight, fred if you live more than forty miles from the va hospital they will put you up in a hotel near the hospital. I do it all the time. whether you know it or not all vet are assigned a social worker who than makes the arrangement for the hotel. your primary doctor can put you touch with the social worker, also if you don't have any one to take you to the v.a., as in your case fred. they can also make arrangements to keep you in the hospital over night, this way you can go to your appointment by car stay over night an the next day drive yourself home. a little unknown benefit that's not told to us. wink 3/69- 10/70
wink
winter haven, fl USA - Sunday, January 15, 2017 at 14:44:54 (EST)

Bruno, all you say is true. I learned real quick, you give the recievers a hard time, your paperwork takes it time getting back to you. Dispatchers all of a sudden have nothing but short. crappy loads AND you don't get home on time. treat the, like you want to be treated, things go much smoother, funny that happens. Truck stops are where the real vice happens. I was at one in Alabama and some trucker stole some young gals puppy,, that's pretty low down. Was almost a lake of tears from her. On another note. I have been invited to paint the town red and just have a good ole time. Yes, VA wants me to drink a gallon of goat spit then have a camera shoved up my butt. Oh my, the good times never end. Reckon its that time again, sigh. Sue used to be my driver for that kinda stuff, don't know what I m going to do this time around. Freezing rain here, hope winter gives it up soon.
alvis
USA - Sunday, January 15, 2017 at 12:56:52 (EST)

Fred, I haven't been there since May of '73 when I ETS'd. It was an " alrite" place. I don't know about now. With all this "Cartels" in Nuevo Laredo. When I retired from the state. I went to dispatch for Bryan's Express. I didn't know Squat about the Trucking industry. the Terminology, "One Pick one Drop" "On the Floor" "No Touch" etc. I soon found out from drivers that the truck stops "are" dangerous for various reasons. Some of these drivers would Misbehave @ the truck stops & spend a lot of the money, form their cards. they would be broke. Some of them wouldn't listen. Like they say- you can take a horse to water but, you can't make it drink. They would cause Pick-up & delivery problem. Still Met a lot of good ones.Got to talk to a lot of good guy brokers.But working on the phones is very stressful. After about eight years or so I threw in the towel. Now I'm mostly a "stay @ home"guy.I seldom drink. I used to do Black Bass fishing on the ole Rio Grande But I would have to "Pack".Also did a lot of White Tail deer hunting. Somme of the best white tail deer "IS" in South Texas. A lot of Wild boar, white wing dove, there is some wild turkey & Javalina or Pecary. We have mild winters.From the low thirties to the high seventies. summers "are' Freakin' hot.100's plus from May to about the late part of October. Man, What a bucket mouth. Take care Fred.
Bruno E Sanchez
Laredo, Tx USA - Sunday, January 15, 2017 at 12:09:37 (EST)

Wish I had known that when I was over there a few years ago..would have gone seen it.
alvis
USA - Saturday, January 14, 2017 at 13:49:18 (EST)

there ya go guys, another Bird still alive..............don't ya just love it.....always a brother...............
Mark
USA - Saturday, January 14, 2017 at 10:08:40 (EST)

Hi all, I'm a civvie pilot flying in Australia, and one of our firefighting bucket aircraft has a history with the 129th. Serial is 64-13497, and was with you guys from Nov 66 to Sept 67. Wondering if anyone flew this or has any information or stories. She's a great machine and keeps us safe and happy. Cheers, Phil
Phil
Kelowna, BC Canada - Friday, January 13, 2017 at 21:02:06 (EST)

Bruno, never spent any time at the Pilot or flying J truck stops... where you met the guy in the white van for the trip over into Mexico. To much crap going on in those truck stops including hookers knocking on your truck door at all hours, bad guys and thieves. We have a drop yard near the outskirts of town, much safer place. That city is a really busy place for truckers, from both countries.
alvis
USA - Thursday, January 12, 2017 at 21:10:08 (EST)

That GTO "will" go down the road. I believe it has 360's gears on the rear end. Good for the highway.If they hurry up & get it down before I Kick the bucket. Boy's Town. That's triple XXX stuff.
Bruno E Sanchez
Laredo, TX USA - Thursday, January 12, 2017 at 10:00:21 (EST)

Bruno, that "Goat" doesn't need tires, it should fly down the road. Wish I could have gotten ahold of you when I was in larado all those times out toward Bob Bullick Expressway. never did make it to "Boys Town" either.. tho didn't give to much thought to that..lol. You coming up for the reunion?
alvis
USA - Wednesday, January 11, 2017 at 16:29:41 (EST)

Alvis, I went to Summit & got Edelbrock "Stuff"---Performer"ram air heads" ,intake,cam. The engine & the turbohydrmatic 400 tranny are in.The "Shop" guys are going "too Damn" slow.Also got some Hedman headers. Those goodies that you got are nice. Have fun going down the road & & watch out for the radar when you "stand on it" my friend.
Bruno E Sanchez
Laredo, TX USA - Wednesday, January 11, 2017 at 11:56:00 (EST)

Mark, is that 90 mph going down hill and you pushing ?
Rev. John Sartor
USA - Wednesday, January 11, 2017 at 10:06:36 (EST)

Fred , I don't think the flathead would beat itself going down the track. I can get her up to about 90mph but it takes awhile to do so. Sounds like fun though......
Mark
USA - Tuesday, January 10, 2017 at 21:08:56 (EST)

Bruno, keeping things mild but hotter than stock cam. Go to hot and I have to reprogram the EMC. Keeping comps cam at 464 lift on both sides (hyd flat),heads are AFR 195s but with a Vortec style bolt pattern and air flow. Havent got the heads yet but have a buddy that can get them for me for 1,300 bucks..great buy. Have everything else on hand oncluding headman headers m just to darn cold to work on it outside and health makes it hard anyway. Looking for a 58mm throttle body . Hey ,there has been a few tri power complete units come up on Craigslist here for your GTO, they been around 1,500 bucks for the comp;ete units. Garage is full of wood working tools so no room for the vette in this winter weather..now if I was in larado,lol. You comming up for the reunion?
alvis
USA - Tuesday, January 10, 2017 at 16:10:15 (EST)

Bruno, keeping things mild but hotter than stock cam. Go to hot and I have to reprogram the EMC. Keeping comps cam at 464 lift on both sides (hyd flat),heads are AFR 195s but with a Vortec style bolt pattern and air flow. Havent got the heads yet but have a buddy that can get them for me for 1,300 bucks..great buy. Have everything else on hand oncluding headman headers m just to darn cold to work on it outside and health makes it hard anyway. Looking for a 58mm throttle body . Hey ,there has been a few tri power complete units come up on Craigslist here for your GTO, they been around 1,500 bucks for the comp;ete units.
alvis
USA - Tuesday, January 10, 2017 at 16:06:13 (EST)

Alvis, what kind/brand of heads & cam did you install?
Bruno E Sanchez
Laredo, TX USA - Tuesday, January 10, 2017 at 12:14:47 (EST)

Good Morning 129th. I was "putterin' around on my computer looking for FSB Fuller-which was located @ Dong Ha Mountain, just next to the "Rockpile & the Razorback". I was trying to find a picture of the FSB. I located it. On the pic was a link to the 8th Bn ,4th Arty. I clicked on it.Nice website. I scrolled down to "Member Stories" next on "Borger News Herald". Then on " In Honor of Lloyd V McCarthy. There is a "nice picture of a pair of Cobras in flight.They have the "Tiger Shark Teeth" painted on them. It looks like the 129th snakes were not the only unit with the Tiger Shark Teeth on them. Anyway check out the picture-Real Nice. maybe one of our pilots may have known this pilot when they were in Flight school.
Bruno E Sanchez
Laredo, TX USA - Monday, January 09, 2017 at 12:16:10 (EST)

Hope I cam make it, its a long drive from my house,lol. maybe 10 miles. On June 14th (wensday) I will be racing the my vette at the drag strip near here. Its called test and tune and you race ftro 20 bucks or watch for 5 (I think). Your not really racing another car, but just to see how fast your car will go after improvements, or just for the fun of it. However , there is another car racing in the lane next to you,usually not in the same class as you.New mustangs and cameros blow my doors off ( hopefully not with this years with new cam, heads, headers, intake and drag radial tires. Over the weekend will be a great time to go as well. Of course, if your not a gear head it will be boring for you. MARK, come race that flat head of yours. its a gas and a great time.If anyone wants a ride down to the INDY 500 track (free to get in) let me know, will take your pic with your camera (safer than with mine)
alvis
USA - Sunday, January 08, 2017 at 21:56:02 (EST)

Hope everyone had a wonderful New Years. We have a room for the VHCMA reunion in June 2017 13th thru 17th. You can go to the VHCMA.Org and get the Hotel and other information. Always A Brother!!!
Alex Fernwalt
TN USA - Sunday, January 08, 2017 at 20:43:47 (EST)

total solar eclipse on Aug 21 at 1044CDT...epicenter near Bowling Green Ky.
alvis
USA - Saturday, January 07, 2017 at 14:24:49 (EST)

Happy New Year, Flight... may yours be blessed and prosperous!
Dave Powers
USA - Friday, January 06, 2017 at 17:41:20 (EST)

Have a safe and Blessed New Years. .........Love to all..........
Mark and Dee
USA - Saturday, December 31, 2016 at 18:45:18 (EST)

Have a good year in 2017. Please don't drink and drive, have someone drive for you if you drink. The 129th is getting smaller, we don't want to loose everyone. God bless everyone. Always a Brother-
Rev. John Sartor
USA - Wednesday, December 28, 2016 at 08:40:06 (EST)

Had an appt. at VA yesterday to test my memory loss and aquire a baseline on it. As you know something is wrong up there since I had my mini stroke afer open heart surg. I forgot to go. I guess the laugh is on me.
alvis
USA - Wednesday, December 28, 2016 at 03:23:56 (EST)

A Very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to my 129th Brothers.
Paul Boggs
USA - Sunday, December 25, 2016 at 21:58:32 (EST)

A Blessed Christmas to all. Have I told you I loved you yet?.....
Mark
USA - Sunday, December 25, 2016 at 00:29:55 (EST)

Wishing all my 129th brothers and families a Merry Christmas!!
Bill Wolf
USA - Saturday, December 24, 2016 at 17:39:19 (EST)

" Very Merry X-mas" to "ALL" of the 129th.
Bruno E Sanchez
Laredo, TX USA - Saturday, December 24, 2016 at 11:15:53 (EST)

Wishing all a Very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year..
Kal Bergstrom
USA - Saturday, December 24, 2016 at 11:15:23 (EST)

morning flight, gently your still alive, heeeeeeeeeeee, merry xmas to you and to the 129th family. its been years since we've sat in the em an nco club celibrating xmas an new years eve. those memories showed me how we leaned on each other than an continued even today, god bless you an a very merry xmas an a good a healthy new years. wink 3/69-10/70
wink
winter haven, fl USA - Saturday, December 24, 2016 at 10:51:26 (EST)

merry xmas rotor heads and may you and your familys enjoy good health in the coming year.
alvis
USA - Saturday, December 24, 2016 at 04:27:29 (EST)

Wishing all a very Merry Christmas. And to all who have passed before their time, God Bless and you are not forgotten.
Larry Dyer <larry_dyer47@yahoo.com>
Largo, Fl USA - Saturday, December 24, 2016 at 04:23:43 (EST)

Merry Christmas guys! L-G
gently
USA - Friday, December 23, 2016 at 13:34:37 (EST)

Jan & I want to wish everyone Happy Holidays. Fred if possible I would skip the hip surgery. My other friend died a little over a year ago and was way younger than we are. Not that I don't trust doctors but really worry about how well we heal now. Take care Brothers..
Ken Strong Jr
Riverview, FL USA - Thursday, December 22, 2016 at 14:00:09 (EST)

Got this on email the other day if anybody is interested%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%% Hi Mr. Jackson I need help with a history project by posting this on your site or sending it to your members of the 129 th? I am looking for help in a large history writing project for future publication. This is a race to document this material before we all fade a way and our kids or grandkids sell these artifacts in an antique store or worse, throw them away. Much like the recent books by John Brennan documenting the helicopter nose art and helicopter names of our units, I am compiling information on some additional items of our aviation unit histories.I served as a pilot in the 192nd AHC 69-70. Tigershark 35 What I am looking for. 1. - First and Formost ? The Personal Calling Cards that many units had. Did your unit have them? Please let me know what you have. Many gun teams and other units had them. Our gun team had them and I still have mine. (192nd AHC Tigersharks) 2. Helment Art. This is a huge project. I want to document this colorful part of our part in the Vietnam war. 3. Any unique signage for your unit, kill tally sheets, mottos, signs relating to your logs and insignia. Any other unique paper items. Please contact me with if you have any of this type material. No material will be published without your permission. This is big project and a race against time. Help us to document these items and our history. Thanks in advance – Welcome Home Tigerhsark 35, 192nd Assault Helicopter Company , RVN 69-70 VHPA L00680 Jim Godfrey Fort Worth Texas GodfreyPublishing@gmail.com
Mark
USA - Thursday, December 22, 2016 at 10:42:06 (EST)

Alvis my friend my heart goes out to you, getting old sucks but all we can do is look back in time and remember all the good things that happened. Try to look on the positive side and enjoy life as I have, have a Merry Christmas and a happy New Year.
Louis Ragonese <lourags1@aol.com>
Lincoln, Delaware United States - Wednesday, December 21, 2016 at 10:40:21 (EST)

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Cynthia Bullock <slimcolvin@gmail.com>
texas, TX USA - Wednesday, December 21, 2016 at 04:45:38 (EST)

found a reunion pic Shadow (Alton (mr)Page) on the left, Alex F. in the middle, Smitty (jim Westwang) on the right.
alvis
USA - Tuesday, December 20, 2016 at 22:10:22 (EST)

Went to pre op meeting with hip replacement doc this morn. After all the BS test and stuff, told ne the Thursday op is cancelled. Told me with my heart, 50/50 chance of not making it off the table alive. At best. Ask what I wanted,,told him wanted to see the other side of xmas anyway. Told me a bunch of other crap too but don't matter.
alvis
USA - Monday, December 19, 2016 at 15:58:39 (EST)

Wishing the 129th Family a safe and wonderful Christmas. 51 years has past since I spent my first Christmas with the 129th at Dong Ba Thin. Seems like yesterday.Also about the VHCMA/129th reunion in INDY. Spoke with Tom and the 129th has a room. Would like a big turn out. last time in Indy it was the second largest 129th reunion. Was quite a few from 1967 that came. Ken could use your help since you have data on a lot of these 129th Brothers. Quite a few of us in our 70's now. So, lets make this reunion in June a 129th reunion to remember. Always A Brother!!! Let's remember our Brothers whom gave it all and the ones whom passed after making it home.
Alex Fernwalt 901-487-0374
TN USA - Monday, December 19, 2016 at 11:08:33 (EST)

Good Morn Bite&Strikers. Just want to wish you&yours a Merry Christmas,Happy,healthy,prosperous New Year. Miss you dudes. My condolences to your family Gale. It's never easy when a loved one passes. God knows,but Joy comes in the morning.
Leonard Adams <rtrwingnut@yahoo.com.>
USA - Monday, December 19, 2016 at 08:59:27 (EST)

Hi for got one thing that the twice I came close to dying that the va dun to me they not going to get the third time and they had hammer in a ve trying to sell insurance most vet cant afford and that Obama insurance my wife grand son he go it Obama inc $500 a month and I don't think it is.
Art
USA - Thursday, December 15, 2016 at 13:34:39 (EST)

Hi well to the va about 4weeks ago seen nut doc he gave me three more pills to take two days later went to the emergency room checked my blood pressure it was 100over 90 had to see a doc he told me that I haven't took a stroke or be dead I doing good now back to my self I would not even let the va put me in the ground
Art
USA - Thursday, December 15, 2016 at 13:16:47 (EST)

Dang it. Forgot I had a docs appt. today and a blood draw. I keep telling those folks that I cant remember anything and seems no one is listening.I guess they need to call me in the morn b4 an apt but that aint gonna happen.
alvis
USA - Wednesday, December 14, 2016 at 17:37:00 (EST)

VA wants to replace my hip Dec 22. They ask if its to close to xmas. I told them its never to close to xmas.
alvis
USA - Wednesday, December 14, 2016 at 09:01:32 (EST)

Southern California weather has been just beautiful this year. Mid 60's to High 70's this time of year. Don't feel bad, someone has the good weather.
Rev. John Sartor
USA - Tuesday, December 13, 2016 at 10:37:18 (EST)

Alvis it's a little cool down here. But,it's better than Indy right now.
Alex Fernwalt
TN USA - Sunday, December 11, 2016 at 18:07:52 (EST)

if you need craigslist posting service i can help
ross splitt <zindadil.lhr17@yahoo.com>
Ft Lauderdale, FL United States - Saturday, December 10, 2016 at 09:46:17 (EST)

Think I will drive down to Tenn tomorrow to vist family or jusy get a dose of the south. Don't much care about most of them but like to touch base with an uncle that did serve in nam down nha trang way. Indy is depressing for me.
alvis
USA - Friday, December 09, 2016 at 19:47:49 (EST)

Gale, I was glad to get each one of those cards you sent. I took a shoelace from an old boot and used safety pins to put each one on the shoelace. Merry Christmas to everyone and Fred A. I hope the pills help you. I was talking to Ray Gagner today and he sounded good.
Robbie
Rochester, ny USA - Friday, December 09, 2016 at 17:51:55 (EST)

The very best luck and wishes to you Louis.
alvis
USA - Friday, December 09, 2016 at 07:20:49 (EST)

Hello my brothers in arms, I have not been on for quite awhile now I have been in and out of the hospital since the reunion in VA. The leukemia is taking its toll on me, I hope to make 1 more reunion before I can't do any traveling. If anyone out there has a snowsnake patch I would truly appreciate it if you could send me one. Merry Christmas to all of the 129th family
Louis Ragonese <lourags1@aol.com>
Lincoln, Delaware United States - Thursday, December 08, 2016 at 23:20:04 (EST)

Made a lot of friends
Cue
USA - Thursday, December 08, 2016 at 21:03:39 (EST)

Want to wish all my friends from the 129th a Merry Christmas. I keep up with all of you on the flight log. No longer a member of VHCMA but mad a lot of friends here.
Harrell Guidry (cue)
Groves , Tx USA - Thursday, December 08, 2016 at 21:02:50 (EST)

Guess my post got deleted
cue
USA - Thursday, December 08, 2016 at 16:07:23 (EST)

Just received a letter from VA that I had to sign for. If anyone has had open heart surgery at VA, the machine they used to heat/cool your blood during surgery, may have infected you with some type of bacteria that resembles TB. Free blood test. Can take up to 5 years to show symptoms.Any open heart surg in the past 5 years is/might be offected.It can cause damanage to heart valves and other organs.The risk you received it is VERY LOW. The stuff is called mycobacterium chimaera. It is treatable.You have to see your provider to determine if systoms re here for testing. The letter says " We apologize for the inconvenience as well as any worry you may have experienced about this issue." Risk of transmitting is extremely low to others.Cant find the paper that list systoms but I will, then pass on in here. Say cannot be transmitted by routine non-intimate contact or close personaL contact such as sex or sharing of needles.
alvis
USA - Wednesday, December 07, 2016 at 18:11:12 (EST)

Well Gale and Debbie, I guess will still have to love you guys anyways😜
Mark
USA - Tuesday, December 06, 2016 at 23:04:08 (EST)

FYI....I will not be sending out Christmas Ornaments to my 129th brothers & sisters beginning this year(2016). When I started the tradition 14 years ago there was just a handful of 129ther's, but, the roster has grown considerably. We continue to grow and I'm not comfortable leaving anyone out.....it's just hard to keep up. Always a Brother, Gale
Gale Beard 67-68
USA - Tuesday, December 06, 2016 at 13:55:36 (EST)

Gently, your e-mail may have been hacked by spammers.. I received one and not sure you would have sent it.
alvis
USA - Tuesday, December 06, 2016 at 12:43:59 (EST)

Alvis, take those pills the doctors offer you. You need to get better. Happy Holidays my Brother-
Rev. John Sartor
USA - Friday, December 02, 2016 at 23:56:15 (EST)

results of heart stress test at VA Indy..had a heart attack so they are going to give me even more pills to take.
alvis
USA - Friday, December 02, 2016 at 12:46:55 (EST)

Bruno.. I saw them just above Nha Trang, at Ninh Hoa. I had been transferred down there after/when Gabby lost his wings. They were( that crew) having lunch at our little firebase/ROK firebase. They had the guns covered and under guard at all times. They most likely landed again at lane to refuel and maybe get some last minute up dates b4 flying up thru the AN Khe pass to Kontum. It was the first use of wire guided missels in the history of warfare. And you were a witness to their flight thru..as was I.
alvis
USA - Friday, December 02, 2016 at 12:44:36 (EST)

I got to see one of the "M" models at Lane during Eastertide. It was in front of the maintenance hanger. It didn't appear to have any maintenance problems. Nice shiny paint on it-no scratches on it.One one of the gunners/ce was by the l/h side along the Tow rockets. They were needed out by Kontum & Plekieu area. I wonder what what were they doing at lane.
Bruno E Sanchez
Laredo, TX USA - Friday, December 02, 2016 at 11:28:23 (EST)

Just added 9 photos to both the Lane AHP & 129th groups on FaceBook of M model 66-15212 which is displayed on a stick at Camp Robertson just N of Littlerock Ark. It's between a Slick & a Cobra (also on sticks) & bookended by a F4 Phantom & a Voodoo. It was at Lane with the 129th in '72.
RickG
USA - Thursday, December 01, 2016 at 22:34:48 (EST)

Robbie we left East Tennessee on Friday. There was some smoky days. But, wasn't near Gatlinburg while we were in the area. Most of Tennessee is under a no burn ban. We haven't had any rain in months and everything is extremely dry . But, we're alright. We go to Gatlingburg a few times a year. Liz's Dad lives about a hour or so away!from there. Alex
Alex
TN USA - Wednesday, November 30, 2016 at 16:20:46 (EST)

Hope everyone had a good Thanksgiving. Alex are you anywhere near the fires? Hope you're safe.
Robbie
Rochester, NY USA - Wednesday, November 30, 2016 at 15:46:26 (EST)

Gale sorry to hear of the loss of your sister. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.Hope everyone had a wonderful Thanksgiving. Frenchie Liz thought she seen you driving in Savannah Ga. in a old vehicle. I told I didn't think you owned a old vehicle. She was there on business Nov.8th thru 11th. Also, hope these treatments have you cancer free.Talked to Ray Gagner a week ago. he seemed OK. He said he and Gail would be in Indy in June for the VHCMA reunion. We all need to be reaching out to our 129th brothers to attend the reunion. Lord knows this could be the last to see our Brothers. Were getting to that age.. Always A Brother!!!
Alex Fernwalt 901-487-0374 <afernwal@comcast.net>
TN USA - Monday, November 28, 2016 at 14:44:57 (EST)

Gale so sorry to hear of your Sister's passing. Got a call that Ray Gagner has been diagnosed with Parkinson's. On a up side. Only two more chemo treatments for me. Hopping everyone's Thanksgiving was warm and wonderful.
Frenchie
Savannah, USA - Saturday, November 26, 2016 at 21:03:50 (EST)

Hope everyone had a great Thanksgiving. Also wanted to let folks know we are slowly moving up the road till January. Anyone calling the number I have for the 129th please make sure to leave a message so when I have internet I can check it.
Ken Strong Jr
Candler, FL USA - Thursday, November 24, 2016 at 20:46:00 (EST)

Happy Thanksgiving all..............
Mark
USA - Thursday, November 24, 2016 at 16:52:42 (EST)

Happy thanks giving to all from all of us over the pond. Enjoy. Simon, Nina, Brad, Laura et al.
Simon <simon_johnson@talktalk.net>
UK - Thursday, November 24, 2016 at 12:57:51 (EST)

HAPPY THANKSGIVING TO ALL. 44th anniversary of leaving Anson for me. I had my annual Dental checkup on Tuesday. I have won my quest. The VA is finally do implants for my upper teeth in stead of dentures. Always a brother Dennis. Class of 72
Dennis Fuerstenau
USA - Thursday, November 24, 2016 at 08:43:50 (EST)

hve a great thanksgiving all. Went down to VA hosp yesterday, been having chest pains the last week or so. VE said all looked well so its another wonderous VA cure. Still, grateful I can use them,they do try.
alvis
USA - Thursday, November 24, 2016 at 07:33:44 (EST)

Gale, I too em sorry to hear about your sister. She is with God now. Always a Brother-
Rev. John Sartor
USA - Tuesday, November 22, 2016 at 11:24:32 (EST)

Sorry to hear about this Gale.....
Mark
USA - Monday, November 21, 2016 at 23:29:52 (EST)

Gale, I am sorry for your loss of your Sister.
J. W. Wilson
Kinston, N. C. USA - Monday, November 21, 2016 at 17:10:41 (EST)

Gale so sorry to hear about your loss.
Ken Strong Jr
Candler, FL USA - Monday, November 21, 2016 at 11:28:48 (EST)

morning flight, gale sorry to read about your sister, it goes without saying, if you us we are here for you. wink 3/69-10/70
wink
winter haven, fl USA - Monday, November 21, 2016 at 10:22:39 (EST)

Sorry to hear about Sandy
Rick England
USA - Monday, November 21, 2016 at 07:47:09 (EST)

condolences Gale, sad to hear it.RIP
alvis
USA - Sunday, November 20, 2016 at 20:08:28 (EST)

Gale sorry for your loss brother. Sandy thanks for the dance. Stickman
James A. Oliver
Pembroke, ga USA - Sunday, November 20, 2016 at 19:27:45 (EST)

My sincere condolences Gale...
Kal Bergstrom
USA - Sunday, November 20, 2016 at 19:10:05 (EST)

For those of you that met my sister Sandy a few years back........she passed away early Saturday morning. R.I.P little sis............................
Gale Beard <burdman129@sbcglobal.net>
Clinton, Indiana United States - Sunday, November 20, 2016 at 18:31:05 (EST)

Dennis, was going to try and have more made but you have the last one, merry xmas my friend.
alvis
USA - Saturday, November 19, 2016 at 21:32:37 (EST)

Fred Alvis, The package arrived. Thanks. Now to get all over to the Graphic guy. He is putting together a Mural using the the different Aviation decals and a Huey graphic for the back of my Trike Once again Thanks
Dennis Fuerstenau
USA - Saturday, November 19, 2016 at 09:24:27 (EST)

Expand Agent Orange Benefits ProPublica Charles Ornstein 2 days ago SHARE SHARE TWEET SHARE EMAIL Ancient Ten Commandments tablet sold at auction for $850,000 Trump asks Flynn, a fiery general, to be top adviser and plans Romney meeting © AP Photo/John Minchillo This story was co-published with The Virginian-Pilot. A new study has found a close relationship between Agent Orange exposure during the Vietnam War and high blood pressure, a conclusion that could lead the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs to dramatically expand the number of veterans eligible for compensation. The study, published last week by VA researchers in the Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine, found a higher rate of hypertension among members of the Army Chemical Corps who handled Agent Orange during the war compared to those who didn’t. Corps members who served in Vietnam but did not spray the chemicals also had a higher rate of hypertension than their peers who served outside Vietnam. Both results were statistically significant and add to a body of evidence linking Agent Orange exposure and hypertension. The findings come 41 years after the close of the Vietnam War and decades since the last supplies of Agent Orange were incinerated. Since then, veterans have become increasingly distrustful of the VA. They maintain that their exposure to Agent Orange, which contained the toxic chemical dioxin, has harmed their own health and has been passed on to their children. A VA working group has been studying the latest scientific literature since March to determine if any illnesses should be added to the agency’s list of diseases for which vets are automatically entitled to compensation if they served in Vietnam. Specifically, the group has been looking at new evidence linking bladder cancer, under-active thyroid, Parkinson’s-like symptoms and hypertension to Agent Orange exposure. The VA had been expected to announce its decision this year, but officials now say that will be left to the administration of President-elect Donald Trump. We're interested in hearing from veterans and family members for our ongoing investigation into the effects of Agent Orange on veterans and their children. Share your story. “For this administration, the deadline for proposing new rules for potential new presumptions [of service connection to herbicide] has passed, and this will become work for the new administration to take to completion,” VA officials said in a written statement first reported last week in the newspaper Stars and Stripes. Hypertension is the most common ailment among veterans seeking health care at the VA—indeed it is one of the most common ailments among older adults generally. The study released last week found the prevalence of hypertension among members of the Army Chemical Corps to be higher than among other aging veterans. Although most of the Agent Orange used in Vietnam was sprayed from Air Force planes, the Army Chemical Corps also sprayed the herbicide from hand sprayers and helicopters. Researchers analyzed responses from about 3,000 members of the Army Chemical Corps who participated in a 2013 survey. The research team then verified their self-reported exposure to Agent Orange by using dioxin levels in their blood and checked their self-reported blood pressure against medical records and in-home testing. Among Chemical Corps members who sprayed herbicides in Vietnam, 81.6 percent said they had high blood pressure. That compares to 64.6 percent among Corps members who did not serve in Vietnam and did not spray herbicides. Researchers said that difference could not be explained away by other characteristics they analyzed, including age, race, weight, alcohol use and tobacco use. It’s unclear if the results from the Army Chemical Corps apply to other Vietnam veterans, the researchers said. For years, the VA has been weighing whether to provide Agent Orange benefits to vets with high blood pressure, which could potentially cost billions of dollars. In 2009, a federal advisory panel said there was evidence suggesting a connection between Agent Orange exposure and several conditions, including Parkinson’s disease, ischemic heart disease and hypertension. A VA internal working group of scientific experts wanted to recommend the department grant benefits to veterans with all of those conditions, according to Dr. Victoria Cassano, a member of the group who at the time was acting chief consultant for the VA’s Environmental Health Strategic Healthcare Group. But the group’s superiors at the VA told the panel to change its position and instead recommend against providing benefits for heart disease and hypertension, Cassano said. It recommended in favor of Parkinson’s disease. In late 2009, then-VA Secretary Eric Shinseki said he would add ischemic heart disease and Parkinson’s disease to the VA’s list, but not hypertension. According to Shinseki’s testimony to Congress in 2010, “the evidence regarding hypertension was less compelling” than for the other conditions. Instead, Shinseki called for the VA study completed last week. “I wasn’t really surprised by these findings,” said Yasmin S. Cypel, the study’s principal investigator and a health science specialist at VA. “I just felt that based upon the research that there was evidence to indicate that there might be an association.” Rick Weidman, legislative director of Vietnam Veterans of America, said the new report should add pressure to the VA to compensate vets for hypertension. His group has been pressing the VA to add the condition to its list of Agent Orange-connected diseases ever since the advisory panel first noted evidence of a link. He can think of only one reason to explain the agency’s reluctance: “Money.” “Simple as that,” said Weidman, himself a Vietnam vet. “There are so many people who utilize the VA who have hypertension, they know it’s going to cost.” An estimate of the cost of offering compensation for Vietnam vets with hypertension was not available. Cassano, the former VA official who thought VA should have agreed to provide hypertension benefits in 2009, said the new research by Cypel and colleagues was “really well designed.” “It’s a very definitive study,” Cassano said. “It’s showing that just being in Vietnam gives you a higher relative risk of developing hypertension.” While hypertension affects many veterans, it is not as debilitating as other conditions and generally can be treated inexpensively with medications. Therefore, she said, the costs may not be as high as some have predicted. Waiting for vets to develop ischemic heart disease or suffer a stroke is “a pennywise pound foolish decision.” Since last year, ProPublica and The Virginian-Pilot have compiled more than 6,000 stories from veterans and their families about how Agent Orange has affected them. We also have reported how the military and VA have turned to an herbicide expert who defends Agent Orange for guidance on handling vets’ claims. For decades, the military and the VA have repeatedly turned to one man to guide decisions on whether Agent Orange harmed vets in Vietnam and elsewhere. His reliable answer: No. Read the story. Several veterans said that if the VA begins offering Agent Orange benefits for high blood pressure, they would apply for them. “It has never been anything I considered,” said Ron Bass, 67, who served as an Air Force crew chief in Vietnam from 1969 to 1971 and takes medication for his condition. “I would definitely file a claim for it,” said Ron Zatawski, 66, who served in the Army in Vietnam from 1970 to 1971. “We went through areas that they had sprayed Agent Orange. We didn’t know how toxic this stuff was.” Victoria Davey, another researcher on the hypertension study, said there’s still much to learn about the effects of Agent Orange on vets. She is leading a new study comparing the health of Vietnam vets with similarly aged U.S. residents who never served in the military. “This doesn’t close the book on long-term health consequences of service in Vietnam,” Davey said of the hypertension study. ProPublica and The Virginian-Pilot are interested in hearing from veterans and family members for our ongoing investigation into the effects of Agent Orange on veterans and their children. Share your story now at propublica.org/agentorange or hamptonroads.com/agentorange.
alvis
USA - Friday, November 18, 2016 at 07:21:32 (EST)

Hey Bulldogs&Cobras. Just want to tell y'all I had a get-away weekend in the Adirondack Mountains,target shooting and taking in God's palate!Reminded me to share with all of you what my son,Capt.Dan told me to watch on Veterans Day: youtube "Rough transisions,a message to the Vets"....This guy Jocko is awesome. Clear Left.
Leonard <rtrwingnut@yahoo.com>
Mohegan Lake , N.Y. USA - Wednesday, November 16, 2016 at 19:43:03 (EST)

Again, as I ask a year or two ago, anyone heard from or know of Gabby? After the bird was lost, the sent the crew chief home, sent me to 60th AHC down Ninh Hoa way, and last I heard Gabby lost his wings. never heard another thing from or about him.
alvis
USA - Wednesday, November 16, 2016 at 12:31:29 (EST)

Hope all had a safe Veterans Day.
Alex
TN USA - Saturday, November 12, 2016 at 08:34:55 (EST)

WO Claude Strothers & Lt Tom Shaw I remember you.
Bruno E Sanchez
Laredo, TX USA - Friday, November 11, 2016 at 10:41:02 (EST)

I was there also with the pilot Dennis something ( the dentist from PA). he was the peter pilot with Gabby when we went down on xmas eve or xmas day TDY in Tuy Hoa. we marched in the parade thery gave us for national welcome home nam vets down Penn Ave. The crew chief was there also. we thought we were the only 129thers there. Wish we could have ran into you lenny. Would love to hear from, or see gabby. He used to part with me and Smitty (Jim westwang) along with a skinny guy named shaky. VA is sending me to do more test for my hip replacement. hey are not sure I can survive another operation. I haven't taken my meds cause I take after breakfast. problem is, I forget to eat. got lost in the VA parking lot. BP was 171 over a high lower number. Shrug, told them I cant remember crap anymore. its like going to a place I never been to before, even going to best friends house or even my house. Still cant see out of left eye very well. reminds me, darn it, still haven't mailed ammo to marl or decal out to Dennis, Damn, I am getting bad. Darn Harley wont turn over either but battery is hot and strong. ah well, some folks are worse off than I am, so continueto be grateful for what I do have and can still get around. Guys, I promise to get that stuff in the mail this week. Happy late vets day
alvis
USA - Thursday, November 10, 2016 at 22:15:42 (EST)

Good Evening Bite&Strikers. Sorry haven't posted in a while.Just wanted to thank all of you for your service.Have a safe Veteran's Day,to you&yours! P.S. Today is the 34th anniversary of the opening of "The Wall"in D.C. I stood near Gen.Westmoreland.He appeared sad.
Leonard Adams <rtrwingnut@yahoo.com>
USA - Thursday, November 10, 2016 at 17:32:01 (EST)

Good evening flight. Just wanted to check in, and to let you know that Darrell Ramos (Class of 1971, ship #214) sent me an audio CD of radio chatter that appears to have been recorded during (I believe) Friday, June 25, 1971, a day before the death of James Michael Young of our second platoon. I listened to it today, and clearly the chatter indicates 129th involvement. Some call signs and other talk include: Squire, Friar, St. Nick, 1st Regiment, Tiger Wagon, Mark, etc. If any of you are interested in this CD, please email me on the back channel: davepowers214-at-yahoo-dot-com, and I'll see what I can do to get you a copy. Darrell says he heard on the audio mention of my name, and he says my voice "no doubt it was you". Darrell and I have a bit of a disagreement over what day this was, as I apparently was along, but he thinks it was actually June 26th (James' KIA date), and I remember nt flying the day James died.
Dave Powers
Montrose, CO USA - Monday, November 07, 2016 at 20:41:13 (EST)

I mean thanks Fred,
Dennis Fuerstenau
USA - Tuesday, November 01, 2016 at 15:54:54 (EDT)

Fed , thanks, I want to put it on the back of my Trike. Addy is 362 Coral Dr SW, Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548. BTW! Having a Trike has allowed me to ride longer and farther cuz I don't have to put my feet down.. time for a ride DENNIS class of 72
Dennis Fuerstenau
Fort Walton Beach, Fl USA - Tuesday, November 01, 2016 at 15:54:10 (EDT)

The decal is about the size of the palm of your hand... which reminds me, mark, I have completely forgot about those M-60 blank rounds..sorry my friend. I will get them in the mail. My mind is like a lot of the toads around here,, full of pot holes and blind curves.
alvis
USA - Monday, October 31, 2016 at 23:20:31 (EDT)

Dennis, be happy to send it to you as a early xmas present. No charge of course.
alvis
USA - Monday, October 31, 2016 at 14:53:02 (EDT)

Have a Happy Halloween. Remember, Don't drink and drive, unless you are on the golf course. Always a brother-
Rev. John Sartor
USA - Monday, October 31, 2016 at 10:49:36 (EDT)

Fred, Dennis F. Just a couple post below ask about the decals.
Mark
USA - Monday, October 31, 2016 at 06:24:27 (EDT)

Who ask for a 129th decal? I came across one this morning in my "everything" dawer.
alvis
USA - Monday, October 31, 2016 at 04:49:35 (EDT)

Ken, there is no such thing as a " border line diabetic". If your even close, apply for it.
alvis
USA - Friday, October 28, 2016 at 22:18:56 (EDT)

Just had a talk with a Florida State VA rep about my Neuropathy today. I was checking again because the VA will only rate me at 80% P&T saying I can't get any higher because the Neuropathy is not connected to another cause of Agent Orange. Still wonder if just riding around in helicopters for years doesn't cause it. So according to this guy I need to live till June 2021 for my wife to get anything or become diabetic.
Ken Strong Jr
Candler, FL USA - Friday, October 28, 2016 at 19:09:45 (EDT)

I have neuropathy 20% for both lower and 20.% on both upper. The primary care at the VA clinic is changing my meds lyrica some new meds that they have been advertising on tv. Always a Brother!!!
Alex 65-68
Tn USA - Friday, October 28, 2016 at 16:44:27 (EDT)

Jerry H; I have a bad case of Neuropathy. I was there in 69 to 70. 2nd flt. CE for 664. Always a brother-
Rev. John Sartor
USA - Friday, October 28, 2016 at 00:05:07 (EDT)

Dennis pretty sure you can get some from the 509 group.
Mark
USA - Thursday, October 27, 2016 at 11:55:44 (EDT)

Ken I was able to see the roster, looks great to me. Also, does anyone have any extra 129th decals or know where I can order some more??? Dennis Class of 72
Dennis Fuerstenau
USA - Thursday, October 27, 2016 at 07:28:21 (EDT)

Had to give up my bike too. I wonder how many of us ended up with neuropathy from our "visit" to Lane! Jerry 71-72
Jerry H
Pa USA - Wednesday, October 26, 2016 at 21:53:36 (EDT)

Greetings and Salutations Long time no write, but I do read. I used VA Choice to have hand surgery on my left hand. Since everything healed just fine and I can now use all my fingers and thumb again. That being said, it was time to roll the Harley Street out of storage. After a week of riding it back and forth to work the talk in our house turned to the upcoming Bike Fest and poker runs. As it turns out the local Harley dealer was clearing it the 16s at cost plus $1. I traded my street and bought get a Harley Freewheeler Trike. No more not feeling the ground when I put down my left foot (dam neuropathy). Today I put my last 129th decal, Vietnam Ribbon, and last but not least a VHCMA decal on the back of the trunk. Pictures are on my facebook page. Alas, I must return to work tomorrow, glad I only work 3 days a week. Always a brother. Dennis, class of 72
Dennis Fuerstenau <d1st2no(at)live.com>
Fort Walton Beach, FL USA - Tuesday, October 25, 2016 at 20:46:41 (EDT)

Hi all I just did my first attempt to update roster for John Sartor, Paul Boggs & Kal. Now in the past couple days I am also being asked about added the 498th guys, so far just had Dustoff because of his passing and relationship with us. Mark is also listed as an Assc. to the 129th. Been working on this for the past couple years and another thing that was pointed out if anyone has orders from the 129th which could be scanned and emailed to me to get other member names & SSN. Mark I play that tape in DC but no one was paying attention.
Ken Strong Jr
Candler, FL USA - Tuesday, October 25, 2016 at 19:04:16 (EDT)

Heck Bruno.. Jim Westwang (Smitty) and I had the "fire Fly" mission one night. Alarm went off and we ran down to the flight line that night and met the pilots. Got airborn and turned on the search/spot light when we were on the mountain side of lane,over by the 61st. Spotted some people there in the creeping around in the darkness. Lane tower made us wait till hey cleared it wasn't ROKS (like that was going to happen in our wire). By the time we were cleared to go hot, they had gone. Its the maddest I ever saw Smitty.
alvis
USA - Tuesday, October 25, 2016 at 15:17:50 (EDT)

me either mark.
alvis
USA - Tuesday, October 25, 2016 at 15:08:27 (EDT)

Mark, Good mornin'. Gee, I really don't what to tell you. I'm not much on computers.There must be something that is causing you not to get the recording. But it is worth listening to it.The 351 crew spotted on bad guys & some civilians somewhere in the "506" valley.They didn't want to shoot innocent people. I know that other 129th crew members got hurt. Bernie & I were in 3rd Field hospital somewhere near Saigon.I left on a C-141 from Ton Son Nhut AFB.I met Sp/ Yarbrough on the plane. I believe he got hit in the stomach. This was during the loading of the plane. Didn't have time to talk.We just smiled at each other & said a very healthy hello.
Bruno E Sanchez
Laredo, TX USA - Tuesday, October 25, 2016 at 11:11:19 (EDT)

Hey guys, how do you get to listen to that tape your talking about? I go to Roberts page but it won't play for me.
Mark
USA - Monday, October 24, 2016 at 16:15:59 (EDT)

Ken Strong......I listen to Robert's tape.What fine audio we use to have. The hairs on my neck stood up.I heard on the recording that they "knew" there was a "51" out there.I also heard that they were somewhere on the "506" valley. It must have been "some" ride/flight back to Bong Son w/o the Hydralics. had one hydralic failure. WO Shilleto (a/c) & Lt Jones(PP) were the drivers.Shilleto did a running landing on the Phu Cat active. Shilleto asked Jones to "help" him with the Collective. 426 sat on the active runway. They must of "loved' us. One of the Servos leaked. I believe it was the left one.426 went down in April.351 got shot-up in Setember? roughly about 4 months later the Shootin' was still going on? How many 129th birds got hurt during eastertide????? Anyone else got hurt????
Bruno E Sanchez
Laredo, Tx USA - Monday, October 24, 2016 at 15:29:45 (EDT)

hi went to the va first of the week & I look at Humana selling insurance the sorry va bill them place to go a lot of got Medicare & ONE THING IT GOOD FOR 6 month it does not cover you Sandra bill a month $400 a month the va stich it to to you any way they can
Art
USA - Sunday, October 23, 2016 at 16:08:48 (EDT)

Bruno it was WO Lee Hendrex who kept getting shot down in 72. Robert Lee was along for the ride. I took over Robert's aircraft when he was WIA. Thanks Mark and will try to lo in this weekend to the page.
Ken Strong Jr
Candler, FL USA - Friday, October 21, 2016 at 22:04:41 (EDT)

Roster I mean!
Mark
USA - Thursday, October 20, 2016 at 13:39:21 (EDT)

Ken , can you work the Rister page now?
Mark
USA - Thursday, October 20, 2016 at 13:36:48 (EDT)

You can click on the Bell Huey UK patch now and get the 509 page. It wasn't working before.
Mark
USA - Thursday, October 20, 2016 at 13:37:44 (EDT)

Ken. Good morning. No I haven't listen to recording. But, I eventually will. I had no idea the Robert was shot at/downed three times. the man upstairs was with him. His e-mail doesn't work. Does anyone know how to contact him? Let me know. Kenny thanks for the "come back"
Bruno E Sanchez
Laredo, Tx USA - Thursday, October 20, 2016 at 10:56:13 (EDT)

Hay Bruno did you check out the recording of when Lee and those guy got shot down in Sept 1972? That was number three for Lee Hendrix "AKA" "Magnet Ass" who by than had a recorder hooked up to the aircraft. Also for Us old Vets, I am starting to think "Windows 10" is a plot to drive us nuts!
Ken Strong Jr
Candler, FL USA - Thursday, October 20, 2016 at 10:47:33 (EDT)

Mark I found & bought a sun visor for my 53. at hershy 2 weeks ago. They DO NOT make a reproduction visor so it is like near impossible to find a orginal and this one is as close to a brand new N.O.S. as you can get its even black like my car. The 49-53 look great with these visors over the outside of the windshield
Georg B
Somerset, Ma USA - Monday, October 17, 2016 at 13:58:34 (EDT)

Good Morning. All this time & I had not clicked on the "Links" until today. I found Robert Lee's link & click on it. He's got some nice pic's of Lane & some of the 129ers, the Orphange etc. Check it out some good stuff in there.
Bruno E Sanchez
Laredo, TX USA - Monday, October 17, 2016 at 12:20:42 (EDT)

J.W. glad to hear you're ok down there. Didn't have to get stilts for the pigs then? Not too bad around here. Higher than normal temps so far. Starting to look more like upstate New York now. Hello to everyone.
Robbie
Rochester, NY USA - Sunday, October 16, 2016 at 10:37:08 (EDT)

JW glad to here you all are alright for the time being. Hope there isn't any rivers close by. Still a threat of flooding. We ran into some heavey Raipur yesterday coming back from East Tennessee. And pushing into east NC. Hope everyone else is getting along OK.
Alex Fernwalt <afernwal@comcast.net>
TN USA - Saturday, October 15, 2016 at 10:43:49 (EDT)

1st glad to hear you got power JW as I got a busy signal. Wanted to talk to you before getting on to other things. Also talking about roster for this site and should have access in a few days. Also think I lost some ones email to me today. Tried to transfer it from my spam folder and it vanished. Last of all Jan & I are still trying to make a trip up North next month. I also still have over 20 of the 129th new Coins with the AH-1G on them. Again my mailing address is 129th AHC, P.O. Box 129, Candler, FL 32111-0129. $10 each but want to get any checks by November 5th so I can mail them before we leave. Otherwise we will not be back till sometime in December.
Ken Strong Jr
Candler, FL USA - Thursday, October 13, 2016 at 11:55:29 (EDT)

Best of luck JW. and to your neighbors too.
alvis
USA - Thursday, October 13, 2016 at 11:40:11 (EDT)

Hi flight, I got power back on after 93 hours but all roads around me are being closed due flooding. The flood waters got to a mile from me in 99 and will be close to there again. Take care.
J. W. Wilson
Kinston, N. C. USA - Wednesday, October 12, 2016 at 21:45:29 (EDT)

Ken, You need to add that I was a SP/4 and a CE on 664.
Rev. John Sartor
USA - Wednesday, October 12, 2016 at 00:59:25 (EDT)

Ken I got there in Nov. 65 not Jan 65
Alex Fernwalt
TN USA - Tuesday, October 11, 2016 at 19:32:56 (EDT)

Alvis, That's Nevada for you. I used to live in Nevada but we lived 65 miles from civilization. If someone picks up a rock, we couldn't find our way home. hahaha. Glad you had a good trip. Always a Brother-
Rev. John Sartor
USA - Tuesday, October 11, 2016 at 11:51:59 (EDT)

Mark, It's nice to see the web page getting updated. I like it. Always a Brother-
Rev. John Sartor
USA - Tuesday, October 11, 2016 at 11:46:29 (EDT)

Hello to everyone. Been a long time since I've posted anything on here. Took a lot of back reading. Sorry for all the problems and or hardships that some of us have had. I've been laying low since I retired to see if I actually had enough money coming in to stay retired. Not a whole lot to spare, but think I can make it. I've always been thrifty or a Skinflint as some would call it. We had our first frost this morning. Wasn't a lot, but the leaves are starting to fall at a faster rate. George B. I was wondering if you could give me your number or call me. 5eight5-five1two-490eight. or leave me a msg here.
Robbie
Rochester, NY USA - Tuesday, October 11, 2016 at 11:42:22 (EDT)

Back home. 13 days and nearly 5,000 miles later. If any of you ever wondered where the old rockets, bombs, land and water mines ,torpedos,ect go..its to Hawthorn , Nev. That's where I went to to see my buddy. You gotta drive 20 miles from no where just to get to the place.
alvis
USA - Tuesday, October 11, 2016 at 00:22:31 (EDT)

Ken, did you get the latest roster the geek sent today. It is on a what he called Google sheets. That way we don't need that training he was talking about. All he can do is make you and I part of the page then we can make the changes. I'll send you the email he sent me and also will ask him to sent you a confirmation to be able to make changes also......... How do you guys like that flying Huey on the front page😄
Mark
USA - Monday, October 10, 2016 at 21:13:25 (EDT)

Ken what web site are you talking about?
Alex Fernwalt 901-487-0374 <afernwal@comcast.net>
TN USA - Saturday, October 08, 2016 at 10:37:43 (EDT)

Ken Strong: "Great Job" :-)))))
Bruno E Sanchez
Laredo, Texas USA - Saturday, October 08, 2016 at 10:21:42 (EDT)

This has taken me a lot longer than I had hoped ending with over 500 names including Our KIAs plus those who have passed on. My email again is ken7776 at aol.com so please send me any new information on anyone on the list. Also my database also has phone numbers plus other info like spouses names and pilots flight class numbers.
Ken Strong Jr 72-73
Candler, FL USA - Thursday, October 06, 2016 at 17:53:35 (EDT)

New Roster is on the page next to the flying helicopter on the front page of the web site. Check it out...................
Mark
USA - Thursday, October 06, 2016 at 10:56:43 (EDT)

Hi Brothers I am still alive and kicking. Just about to send Mark the new 129th list hat contains many more names made up of several different list to include our KIA's and those who have passed away. We still need to sort out better planning for 2017 and Crew Members Reunion in Indy in June and Kokomo in September. I don't know what the Pilots Assoc. plus wish I had better connection with them. Also the Run To The Wall in the mix.
Ken Strong Jr
Candler, FL USA - Friday, September 30, 2016 at 17:22:16 (EDT)

Fred: Gary Woodard move to Eads TN. Have heard from in a long time.
Alex Fernwalt 901-487-0374 <afernwal@comcast.net>
TN USA - Thursday, September 29, 2016 at 18:07:49 (EDT)

Fred Alvis. I hope you catch'em my friend. A word of caution. Just in case, Take the electronics in case of an emergency you need to contact someone.You can have them turned off. Have that frying pan ready & lots of Coleman fuel.
Bruno E Sanchez
Laredo, TX USA - Thursday, September 29, 2016 at 10:44:30 (EDT)

I will be careful... the difference between a porcupine and a BMW car is that porcupine's have pricks on the outside. Not taking electronics with me tho can be contacted by text. happy motoring. plan to do some trout fishing in Colorado and Nevada as well as Wyoming. Last fish I cought was to big, the picture weighed 5 pounds.
alvis
USA - Thursday, September 29, 2016 at 10:07:09 (EDT)

Alex, or anyone else, anyone heard or talked to Snoppy (GARY wOODWARD)?. WENT TO SCHOOL WITH HIS BROTHER, spent time with him in a guard tower at Anson. I do hear from Don Miller once in a while.
alvis
USA - Thursday, September 29, 2016 at 10:00:42 (EDT)

Fred be careful on the roads. Mark and Gale are right. The drivers will run your ass over in a heart beat. My trip to Barberton Ohio in August crazy drivers pull over and slow down in front of 19 wheelers. And, assholes running up on the backs of bikers. Real Hilary Clinton type people. Drove back at night. Me and truckers OH!! And the deer. Hope everyone is doing fine with the health. Still have problems with diebtic pain and severe stiffness in my legs. Doctor said I have lost a third of my muscle mass. Bet, besides thT I Feel Great. I wake up every morning. Always A Brother!!!
Alex
TN USA - Wednesday, September 28, 2016 at 16:43:42 (EDT)

wanted to race the Vette tonight at "test and tune" wensday nite drags here in Indy. 2:15 pm and raining cats and monsoon,lol. It starts at 5pm. Forcast till tomorrow. Oh well, taking off on trip in the morn, no drags. going in my pick up, the bike is a hard tail,not really a over the road bike.Some idiot pulled out in front of Kal a few years ago, don't want that to happen to me. No return date, no one waiting, no job, all the time in the world that I have left.
alvis
USA - Wednesday, September 28, 2016 at 14:17:13 (EDT)

Alvis, ditto what Gale said. Be careful brother................Love to all.....
Mark
USA - Wednesday, September 28, 2016 at 09:19:14 (EDT)

Alvis, just remember that the idiot drivers that you faced while in the "big rig" will be the same ones you will face on the bike. Ride with the wind Brother....carefully!
Gale Beard
Clinton, Indiana United States - Monday, September 26, 2016 at 23:28:58 (EDT)

Went and bought some biker boots today. Got home,put them on, took out my Harley for the first time since I bought it. Just rode around the neighborhood getting used to the clutch/throttle engagement at take off and slow turns. Going out on the road tomorrow with it..gonna be a great bar bike.
alvis
USA - Monday, September 26, 2016 at 22:19:25 (EDT)

Dave , my 49 Ford does the same thing. I do it on purpose just for the rush. Might help the arthritis don't ya think?......be careful Fred... Have a safe trip.
Mark
USA - Sunday, September 25, 2016 at 17:04:59 (EDT)

Dave, going to be rolling thru Colorado next week, headed to reno.
alvis
USA - Friday, September 23, 2016 at 21:46:30 (EDT)

When I was in junior high, the old man had a '40 Mercury convertible... white with red and white tuck 'n roll interior. Flathead V8... pretty sweet. I remember if you held onto the door handle and honked the horn, it gave you a buzz. He sold it before I got old enough to drive, probably pretty cheap. This was the guy who had a chance of buying a town block with old houses on it in Telluride for $2500 in 1966. He passed on the offer, thinking it was a bad investment. Now one of those goes for $1 million.
Dave Powers
USA - Friday, September 23, 2016 at 18:35:02 (EDT)

hi could some one send me some pitcher on kokomo
Arthur Foster <arthurfoster351@gmail.com>
LaGrange, Georgia USA - Friday, September 23, 2016 at 13:38:31 (EDT)

I have never went to kokomo I shore like to see what it like
HI
USA - Friday, September 23, 2016 at 13:34:20 (EDT)

Any one got pictures of 2016 Kokomo ? Always a Brother-
Rev John Sartor
USA - Friday, September 23, 2016 at 10:00:31 (EDT)

And YES Gale and Cal, raced a built 1989 stang. I caught him sleeping off the line but by the first 60 foot..he blew past me like I was standing still. They guy was quick. He ran 12.53 @115.21,me, 87.18 @ 14.381 Darn Vette cant hook up off the line, likes to sit and spin. Still, that stang would have still beat me. Going to buy some drag tires (not slicks) that will help me off the line. My goal is to run over 100 mph in the 1/4 and in the 13s. I have headers and free flowing runners and manifold in the garage, plus a hot cam, but this darn open heart biz has put a temp stop to all most everthing I do. Live and love your familys fellas..we are near the end of our run.
alvis
USA - Thursday, September 22, 2016 at 11:18:17 (EDT)

Like many drag strips across the country, the one here has a "test and tune" wensday night. Took the vette up there to meet a friend that's a gal and her brother in law runs the starting line. Yes, I raced the vette, had a great time. its a hoot. Yes. met the gal and had a few deinks later. No guys, she is a friend and not trying to arm her up. was a nice nite aftert a long series of cold, nights. No, I didn't ask her home, just friends.
alvis
USA - Wednesday, September 21, 2016 at 22:59:30 (EDT)

#261 has flown :)
RickG
USA - Wednesday, September 21, 2016 at 15:00:44 (EDT)

Fred Alvis, Enjoy the the cruise on the bike my friend. I bet those pipes sound nice and sweet.
Bruno E Sanchez
Laredo, TX USA - Wednesday, September 21, 2016 at 10:30:24 (EDT)

The bike is home. Its not some gentle mare but a snorting, bucking Stallion, going to have to ride it around the neighborhood to try and d tame it a bit.
alvis
USA - Tuesday, September 20, 2016 at 22:20:56 (EDT)

Sorry Kokomo turned out to be a bummer. I just couldn't make it this year and I guess lots of others had stuff going on also. Tick tock, tick tock ya know...... Still love all of ya.....
Mark
USA - Tuesday, September 20, 2016 at 21:40:00 (EDT)

Gentlemen, 4,000+ copter names recorded! Signed copies of, "Vietnam War, U.S. Army Helicopter Names, Vol 2, Second Edition" will be available from the author on October 2nd. Featuring 40 additional pages of text, 284 newly found copter Names, 3 new b+w photos and 2 new color pics. Priced at $20.95. Email johnmailman@yahoo.com for ordering instructions. Rotors forever, John Brennan PS The Vol 3 helicopter photo-book is slated for a late 2017 publishing date
John Brennan <johnmailman@yahoo.com>
chico, ca USA - Tuesday, September 20, 2016 at 12:02:38 (EDT)

Alvis---Give me a call on my cell phone 574-276-1666. Paul
Paul Boggs
USA - Monday, September 19, 2016 at 15:00:29 (EDT)

Thanks gale, that's makes me feel less of a blind cripple,lol. Tried to spot you again but couldn't find you.
alvis
USA - Monday, September 19, 2016 at 14:12:12 (EDT)

Alvis, you couldn't find the campsite because it wasn't there............hopefully next year is better for everyone.
Gale
USA - Monday, September 19, 2016 at 12:18:23 (EDT)

I am a bit surprised by the lack of como about Kokomo. Went tru there yesterday to Peru ,Indiana.. that's were the bike wasd I wanted. now its mine. Pretty little thing, hand built, cammed up engine, 6 speed and has a carb, not injected. friends are worried I will get hurt on it because of my vision.. I just tell them I hope its quick. Aint gonna sit around this house wishing this or that..to old and to near the end.
alvis
USA - Sunday, September 18, 2016 at 11:45:13 (EDT)

Can't make Kokomo myself. Many reasons. Send pictures. I love all of you guys......
Mark
USA - Saturday, September 17, 2016 at 15:25:38 (EDT)

Sorry to miss Kokomo. Time slipped by me. Ken take the same stuff . I'm on my health the VA website and I order when I'm have about two weeks left. I takes 1800 mg a day. Sometimes I need to increase it depends on the pain. Always A Brother!!!
Alex Fernwalt. 901-487-0374
TN USA - Saturday, September 17, 2016 at 11:10:10 (EDT)

By the way, good news on the two roads running thru the reunion.. they are paved
alvis
USA - Saturday, September 17, 2016 at 05:01:37 (EDT)

Drove up to Kokomo today to buy a Harley. had the money in my pocket. It diddnt give an addy and the phone number is bad. Very disaapointing. Stopped at a display of Vietnam combat vets outside the door (of the harly shop I parked at( no, the bike wasnt from them) for a chat. They informed me the reunion is now going on. Drove over to the field, paid my 10 bucks to get in. Ran into Gale right away, said hi and continued on to the camp site..remember I am almost blind now in my left eye. I couldn't find it. been there don't know how many times, but just couldn't find it. I left. been a very frustrating day. The place is going full bore as you that have been there can imagine. Maybe will try again tomorrow but giving up hope on finding anything anymore.
alvis
USA - Friday, September 16, 2016 at 19:20:49 (EDT)

Hi i have some books on chevrolet parts all over this country & one on 1957 if some one wants them let me know arthuefoster351@ gmail.com i going to trash them.
Art
USA - Thursday, September 15, 2016 at 19:50:47 (EDT)

Oh ya got my 1949 Ford Custom Coup in 1969 for $150 which only had a little over 30K miles. Screwed up and sold it at Fort Rucker for $500 in 1971. Take care my Brothers!
Ken Strong Jr
Candler, FL USA - Thursday, September 15, 2016 at 11:38:32 (EDT)

Didn't get away to Kokomo this year. Also GABAPENTIN for those of you taking it. I have been sense 2006 and just made a big mistake. First time running out followed by ordering the wrong drug. They said don't stop taking it and now know why, it sucks! Also I am taking full blame for the contact list which I hope to be left alone long enough to get it to a cut off point for Mark. Think my memory is gone these days.
Ken Strong Jr
Candler, FL USA - Thursday, September 15, 2016 at 11:34:44 (EDT)

Dang les, that's a pretty neat tuck. Love those old cars of our generation. Just some of those engines go for big bucks now.. try and find the old 392 Chryl Hemi..whoa. Chevys 409 fords 427.. their getting 10,000 dollasrs just for the old chevy fuel injection systems. Marks tri carb set up on his ford aint cheap either.
alvis
USA - Thursday, September 15, 2016 at 08:08:47 (EDT)

As I understand it, the bubble gum got across the road on the bottom of the chickens foot..so I was told by a very young person who laughed their head off at the funnest joke in the woeld
alvis
USA - Wednesday, September 14, 2016 at 10:22:46 (EDT)

Does a 1939 GMC Long narrow be fit with a sort of dream rig. Had one - paid $45.00 in 1967.
wrong way wes
USA - Wednesday, September 14, 2016 at 06:03:54 (EDT)

Dave, I think thee are a few of us, including me, that kick ourselves for selling early 50s and 60s cars//and 40s' .Starting what I call mt good bye tour in a few days. Going to go see some old army buddies . We all ran and partied hard together. ANyway, first stop is Lincoln Neb, then just south of Reno, then Superior Wisconsin, back to Lincoln then back home..reason for two Lincoln stops is to pick up an old friend that's going with me. Since I cant see anything to the left ,I may have him drive thru the big cities where there are many a multi-laned road.Need to do this b4 the snow flies. Death is coming for us on slient wings and yes, its a pale horse.
alvis
USA - Tuesday, September 13, 2016 at 07:26:46 (EDT)

RIP Larry,, your brother has done great by you. RIP to the rest of the crew as well.
alvis
USA - Tuesday, September 13, 2016 at 07:20:14 (EDT)

Glad you asked, Fred. I had 2 '56 Chevys in high school. Still kicking myself for selling the second one. Now I almost cry every time I see one!
Dave Powers
USA - Monday, September 12, 2016 at 18:05:05 (EDT)

#261 update: After a couple of delays (FAA guy was on vacation, NWH had to get a couple of other birds out for a movie or something) it appears that the first post-resto flight will be sometime on Monday Sept 12th.
RickG
USA - Sunday, September 11, 2016 at 23:59:35 (EDT)

Remembering the crew of the 257 loss 47 years ago today. Steve De Santis,Richard Sawran,Steven Hargrave,Larry Jackson.
Mark
USA - Sunday, September 11, 2016 at 21:38:55 (EDT)

Remembering the crew of the 257 loss 47 years ago today. Steve De Santos,Richard Sawran,Steven Hargrave,Larry Jackson.
Mark
USA - Sunday, September 11, 2016 at 21:37:30 (EDT)

Back in 64 (1964) in high school I had a 51 Ford conv, paid $25 put a used flat head 8 in it for $4 windshield glass $2 each than bough a mickey mouse radio & bucthered the dash. Really didn't have much of a top but that black paint sure shined nice on most warm days & I felt like I was doing well soically with the girls if you get my driff. After a cold season and a not so nice winter I moved up to a yellow 57 Chevy with a black conv roof (this one did NOT have tears or rips & did not leak but I hated the color (yellow) & it will plague me again in 1970.I finish high school in 66 with a 1963 Truimph TR3 Retired now I have 4 cars, 3 model A's & today I jumped up 24 years to finally buy anther flathead this time I bought a 53 Ford Victoriea. 3 speed standard shieft with overdrive,daul exhaust (not stock) powering steering (first year ford offered P.S. Cars just love them & from a guy that has lived most his life alone I want to say cars are cheaper than women (not by much)unless you get into the serious stuff & my dream drive is a 1957 Buick biggest one they made with ALL the extras & chrome everywhere
George B
Somerset, Ma USA - Friday, September 09, 2016 at 15:40:29 (EDT)

HI I like to get my 57 international golden jubilee custom pickup only 3000 maid the heat is killing me out side just a little bit get up and about pass out I am getting to old for this heat at 71
HI
USA - Friday, September 09, 2016 at 15:08:58 (EDT)

I had a 1959 Fiat 500 back in High School. Always a brother-
Rev John Sartor
USA - Friday, September 09, 2016 at 01:03:55 (EDT)

I started with a 51 chevy destroyed the motor then got a 53 chevy. The 53 could beat a GTO off the line but it was done after a half block.
Rainer Bauer
Indy, USA - Thursday, September 08, 2016 at 12:00:38 (EDT)

Alvis, 1951 Ford & 1952 Mercury....FLATHEADS FOREVER!
Gale Beard
Clinton, Indiana United States - Thursday, September 08, 2016 at 09:45:26 (EDT)

ah, the tri 5 chevys.. I like the 56 and the 55 best tho I owned a few 57s back in the day when they went still a nickel and a dime cheap. A nice one now a days,(hoppep up) goes for 20K. That's crazy money but its the times we live in. How about a poll? What did you drive to high school? My parents 61 fairlane, my dads 53 chevy, my brothers 61 corvette fuelie, then I finally bought a 48 Plymouth special delux.
alvis
USA - Wednesday, September 07, 2016 at 21:34:03 (EDT)

George B; the '57 Fairlane & the Skyliner were great looking &had great lines. So was the T-bird.
Bruno E Sanchez
Laredo, TX USA - Tuesday, September 06, 2016 at 15:32:20 (EDT)

Alvis did you know the 57 Ford out sold the 57 Chevy but it seems the collectors want the chevies now and the draw more money I had a 51 Ford conv than a 57 chev conv in high school paid $25 for the ford than maybe another $50-$75 for parts than sold her & bought the Chey for $700 those were great days (and VERY good buys)
George B
Somerset, Ma USA - Tuesday, September 06, 2016 at 12:37:14 (EDT)

hi i have been giving the wife flowers then she started have breathing got bad we found that flowers was the problem and when I put them out side then she had no problem when i would give her some flowers she would cry so I got to get somthing that will make her that happy SANDRA is my hole life
Art
USA - Tuesday, September 06, 2016 at 11:33:30 (EDT)

the 57/8/9 fords are fine looking fords alright tho I favor the 57 because its a bit smaller but in 59 couldn't you get the 352? I always did like, and still do, the "3 on the tree" shifters.The ford you have now is a GEM tho, a really nice example of that body style.
alvis
USA - Tuesday, September 06, 2016 at 01:34:35 (EDT)

My mother in law, Sues Mom, will be 95 (6?) on xmas day..she is a sweetheart. She sent me the following, which at our age, we can now fully understand.... Well I have become a little older since I saw you last and a few changes have come into my life since then. Frankly, I have become quitea frivolous old gal. I am seeing five gentlemen every day. As soon as I wake up, Will Power helps me get out of bed. I immediately go to see John. After that Charlie Horse comes along, and he really takes a lot of my time and attention. When he leaves, Arthur Ritis shows up and stays for the rest of the day. However, he doesn't like to stay in one place very long, so he just takes me from joint to joint. Finally after such a busy tiring day, I'm really glad to be able to go to bed with Ben Gay. What a life!! P.S. The preacher came by the other day. He said at my age, I should be thinking about the hereafter. I told him, 'Oh I do all the time. No matter where I am, in the parlor, upstairs, in the kitchen or down in the basement, I ask myself..."What am I here after?" AM
alvis
USA - Tuesday, September 06, 2016 at 01:26:17 (EDT)

Take care of yourself Dennis F...................
Mark
USA - Monday, September 05, 2016 at 20:07:33 (EDT)

Yeah Fred But John Force's daughter will still be running. He sure has been a big name in drag racing that's for sure...............I wouldn't mind selling my 49. Maybe get a 59.
Mark
USA - Monday, September 05, 2016 at 20:06:53 (EDT)

John Force has stated if he wins the US NATIONALS, he will retire. Man, I sure do hope he wins.
alvis
USA - Monday, September 05, 2016 at 00:03:42 (EDT)

As you all get ready for Kokomo, I will be recovering from hand Surgery. I am having Carpal Tunnel Surgery and Thumb joint repair done to my Left hand.The important thing to point out is I am using VA CHOICE PROGRAM. This will be the second time that I have used it for speciality care. I should point out that it has been 1 year since I stopped Medicare, I have been using the VA for all of my Health Care. I will look forward to the stories from Kokomo Always a Brother Dennis
Dennis Fuerstenau <d1st2no(@)live.com>
Fort Walton Beach, FLORIDA United States - Sunday, September 04, 2016 at 10:39:59 (EDT)

Sun, Sep 11:
Sunny – 53 / 70 ℉
Sunny – 75 ℉
5 mph
↑ 65% 0% - 5 (Moderate)
7:22 AM 7:59 PM

Mon, Sep 12:
More sun than clouds – 55 / 78 ℉
More sun than clouds – 80 ℉
9 mph
↑ 68% 10% - 5 (Moderate)
7:23 AM 7:58 PM

Tue, Sep 13:
Scattered showers. Partly sunny – 63 / 78 ℉
Scattered showers. Partly sunny – 80 ℉
11 mph
↑ 78% 57% 0.26" 3 (Moderate)
7:24 AM 7:56 PM

Wed, Sep 14:
Showers early – 61 / 72 ℉
Cloudy – 74 ℉
7 mph
↑ 76% 77% 0.35" 0 (Low)
7:25 AM 7:54 PM

Thu, Sep 15:
Numerous showers. Mostly cloudy – 57 / 70 ℉
Numerous showers. Mostly cloudy – 70 ℉
3 mph
↑ 82% 90% 0.95" 3 (Moderate)
7:26 AM 7:53 PM

Fri, Sep 16:
More sun than clouds – 57 / 67 ℉
More sun than clouds – 67 ℉
7 mph
↑ 72% 10% - 5 (Moderate)
7:27 AM 7:51 PM

Sat, Sep 17:
Mostly sunny – 51 / 70 ℉
Mostly sunny – 70 ℉
6 mph
↑ 70% 0% - 5 (Moderate)
7:28 AM 7:49 PM

Sun, Sep 18:
High level clouds – 50 / 71 ℉
High level clouds – 73 ℉
5 mph
↑ 71% 0% - 5 (Moderate)
7:29 AM 7:47 PM

* Updated Saturday, September 3, 2016 9:32:04 PM Kokomo time - Weather by CustomWeather, © 2016 Hour-by-hour weather for Kokomo next 7 days
Gale Beard
Clinton, Indiana United States - Saturday, September 03, 2016 at 23:31:31 (EDT)

come on up Gale. you know where I live. we can make a day of it and you can sleep it off here at the house. Debbie is more than welcome also.
alvis
USA - Friday, September 02, 2016 at 20:04:54 (EDT)

I just talked to Stickman. he . Frenchie and ken came thru Hermine okay.
J. W. Wilson
Kinston, N.C. USA - Friday, September 02, 2016 at 20:04:38 (EDT)

Alvis, I used to go in my younger years. Last time I was there was !962 or 63.....great party.
Gale Beard
Clinton, Indiana United States - Friday, September 02, 2016 at 14:58:05 (EDT)

Car/hotrodders lovers days a\have arrived. The US nationals have started up and is only about 3 miles from here. I can hear then run.. gonna have to drop by there.
alvis
USA - Friday, September 02, 2016 at 05:27:20 (EDT)

me and you both Art. I cant do squat outside.
alvis
USA - Thursday, September 01, 2016 at 11:20:17 (EDT)

hi this heat is bad the wife has copd she had a bad one doc seed any more like that one it could kill her she does not go out side will be glad when cool weather get here
Art
USA - Thursday, September 01, 2016 at 09:42:29 (EDT)

Was funny this morn. left the sleep study a 9 am with that with goo in my hair, above my eyes, in my beard..on my temples/// stopped to grab a cup of coffee on the way home. cashier was looking pretty hard at me wondering what all that white stuff was. Yold her I was in a hurry to leave the house and it was tooth paste. Also said I was in such a hurry, I chopped out a line of instant coffee and snorted it. This cup was to enjoy.
alvis
USA - Wednesday, August 31, 2016 at 19:22:22 (EDT)

Alex, don't have the health for something that involved and in this hot weather.. just don't have the breath.
alvis
USA - Wednesday, August 31, 2016 at 19:18:12 (EDT)

Mark I just found a 53 Ford I think I wiil buy. Its a V8 (flat head) with duals, standard shift with overdrive & power steering (the first year for that on fords)It is a two door victoria I should be in my garage SHORTLY. I am thinking of selLing my 31 cause I never driveit
George B
Somerset, MA USA - Wednesday, August 31, 2016 at 15:35:48 (EDT)

Mark I just found a 53 Ford I think I wiil buy. Its a V8 (flat head) with duals, standard shift with overdrive & power steering (the first year for that on fords)It is a two door victoria I should be in my garage SHORTLY. I am thinking of selLing my
George B
Somerset, MA USA - Wednesday, August 31, 2016 at 15:35:09 (EDT)

Fred the only way to replace in tank fuel pumps is using a rack. it's easier lowering the tank for removal and install. also always replace the fuel filter and strainer. did you check the fuel pump relay? Always A Brother!!!
Alex Fernwalt 901-487-0374 <afernwal@comcast.net>
Tennessee USA - Wednesday, August 31, 2016 at 11:03:53 (EDT)

keeps then cool to George. Just returned from my sleep study.What a pain in the neck those things are.
alvis
USA - Wednesday, August 31, 2016 at 08:15:13 (EDT)

keeps then cool to George. Just returned from my sleep study.What a pain in the neck those things are.
alvis
USA - Wednesday, August 31, 2016 at 08:15:17 (EDT)

A VERY LOT of these fuel pumps that are in the gas tank NEED fuel to be around them for lubercation so you should not let the tanks go to the empty mark especially below the E mark
George B
USA - Tuesday, August 30, 2016 at 13:24:59 (EDT)

stopped by one of the local garages today to ask about pricing the fuel pump replacement job. they want nearly 500 bucks..wow.Dang part was only 47 bucks. Crawled under there to take a look to do myself..took a look, crawled right back out and thought, " Oh hell no".
alvis
USA - Tuesday, August 30, 2016 at 04:19:53 (EDT)

On the south east end of the "strip", is where they park all the pull behinds and camper/trailers that they store all year there. Not one looked to have been disturbed. There were a small number of guys outside working but looked to be just the normal upkeep. No one was on roofs or anything like that. Also, most of the big road construction has been finished.
alvis
USA - Tuesday, August 30, 2016 at 04:16:52 (EDT)

Thanks Fred for the report on Kokomo camp grounds. And, yes Fred you have to drop the tank for fuel pump replacement. Always A Brother!!!
Alrx
TN USA - Monday, August 29, 2016 at 16:48:01 (EDT)

Kokomo reunion site ,eyes on report. Took the vette up to Kokomo at first light this morning. Took US 31 north from Indy to Kokomo, turning east on us 24. NO DAMAGE seen. kept going west to Interstate 65. No damage. I did NOT go into Kokomo proper itself.Rest easy fellows. all is well at the campsite.
alvis
USA - Saturday, August 27, 2016 at 10:43:39 (EDT)

not to bad I think. Sprayed either snd it cranked for a few seconds so pretty sure its the fuel pump. Yes, oh joy, its in the tank.
alvis
USA - Friday, August 26, 2016 at 21:25:50 (EDT)

Thanks Alvis. Got 122,480 miles on my Exployer. Just getting it broke in. Ford wants me to trade. But,I can't see paying for the computer I don't need it's about a 1/3 of the price. Plus it needs upgraded every year. Hope everyone is doing OK. Still problems with both legs. Sounds like there was a few us the in 67. Always A Brother!!!
Alex Fernwalt 901-487-0374 <afernwal@comcast.net>
Tennessee USA - Friday, August 26, 2016 at 11:34:28 (EDT)

Alex, I will take a drive up that way in the next couple of days and find out. have to fix my pickup first, darn thing quit on me at wal mart tonight. had to call the daughter for a ride home.Luck just getting better and better
alvis
USA - Thursday, August 25, 2016 at 22:28:43 (EDT)

In "66-67" Frank Garlarno was CE of Tiger wagon. I took his place in "67" with Ricki Henton as my gunner. Tiger wagon was # 901 at that time.
Lee Wood
USA - Thursday, August 25, 2016 at 19:53:00 (EDT)

Glad nobody killed during the tornadoes that hit Kokomo and Indy area. Does anyone know if it the camp grounds? Let Lane on April13th 1968 my second and final tour with the 129th. Always A Brother!!!
Alex Fernwalt. 901-487-0374
TN USA - Thursday, August 25, 2016 at 19:30:35 (EDT)

Congrats Lee Wood. You left 3 months after me.
Gale Beard
Clinton, Indiana United States - Thursday, August 25, 2016 at 09:49:30 (EDT)

On Wednesday, a tornado described by the National Weather Service as “large and extremely dangerous” tore through central Indiana, overturning cars and leveling a Starbucks store, Weather.com reports. Miraculously, no injuries have been reported. The tornado’s destruction was widely documented on social media. One video, provided to WTHR-TV by witness Brandon Mobley, appears to show the moment the Starbucks in Kokomo, Indiana, collapsed. “We want to express our heartfelt concern for all those personally affected by a tornado that touched down in the community Kokomo, Indiana, this afternoon,” said the coffee company in a statement. “We are relieved to report all partners (employees) and customers from the Starbucks store at US 35 & SR 22 are safe.”
Gale Beard
Clinton, Indiana United States - Thursday, August 25, 2016 at 09:46:28 (EDT)

Howard county got pretty beat up tonight https://www.facebook.com/WTHR13/
alvis
USA - Wednesday, August 24, 2016 at 21:18:06 (EDT)

Getting hit with bad weather at the moment, including Kokomo. Tornado jus took down Starbucks in Kokomo. gald no 129ther is camping out today. Multiple tornadoes in the area. Let her rip potatoechip, bring it on.
alvis
USA - Wednesday, August 24, 2016 at 16:24:01 (EDT)

48 years ago today Jimmy Snyder and I left Lane field for home. Next LZ Kokomo. Clear lt. Lee
Lee Wood
USA - Tuesday, August 23, 2016 at 16:13:12 (EDT)

Well like a sore I am back and two VA apt tomorrow. One up date is that Larry Davis's brother got site 626W this year. So Ted had said something about not being up front so think he can go there. Than if Whity is coming with a tent he could use 430W & put the porta pot next to the main tent in front. Over the next week I guess I will be calling a few to see what you are bringing. I also need to give up and strip the contact list down for Mark to post. We are hoping to leave Florida the beginning of September. So for now wish all my Brothers the BEST!
Ken Strong Jr
Candler, FL USA - Monday, August 22, 2016 at 19:02:29 (EDT)

I viewed the video this morning.... Pretty darn good Mark. I'd like to see more.
Rev John Sartor
USA - Thursday, August 18, 2016 at 10:37:03 (EDT)

Ok guys, the front page now has a "VIDEOS" link tab. I will be trying to upload more soon.
Mark
USA - Wednesday, August 17, 2016 at 21:19:36 (EDT)

In the summer of 1970 Tiger Wagon was 843
Paul Boggs
USA - Wednesday, August 17, 2016 at 16:50:52 (EDT)

I was to aug of 71 when I was ets still wounder tiger wagon is & 351
Art
USA - Wednesday, August 17, 2016 at 10:55:35 (EDT)

Lee Wood was ce in 67 68
Rick England
USA - Wednesday, August 17, 2016 at 07:36:33 (EDT)

Wasn't Art PART OF THE CREW ON TIGER Wagon
alvis
USA - Wednesday, August 17, 2016 at 05:10:17 (EDT)

Gentlemen, does anyone recall the aircraft serial numbers for the following in-country UH-1's named "LOVE-HUNTER" and "TIGER WAGON"? Data is needed for a photo caption going into a planned 2017 copter photo-book. Reply to johnmailman@yahoo.com. Thanks
Mark
USA - Tuesday, August 16, 2016 at 20:18:08 (EDT)

John, You are correct. Some of us will be there before the fourteenth. Let's hear some more chatter on Kokomo.............Paul
Paul Boggs
USA - Tuesday, August 16, 2016 at 11:06:59 (EDT)

Okay, I think I have it figured out. Kokomo starts on Sept 14th - Sept 18th. Am I correct?
Rev John Sartor
USA - Tuesday, August 16, 2016 at 10:56:21 (EDT)

Hay Mark I sure was disappointed I didn't get a chance to say goodbye as the reunion ended I sure thought about that a long time. It was 3 very long years sense seeing you & Dee and every minute was really appericated this last reunion. I understand differculties happen & you left thats ok we all have some trying & testy times so even it being late I hope all is well till we meet again. With that being said I wanted to ask you why you did the flat head over, me being a car guy and really liking the old I am always interseted why one would need to be rebuilt.
George B
Somerset Ma, ma USA - Monday, August 15, 2016 at 16:30:08 (EDT)

Hello all, dang , get old is starting to ware on us all. I come to the conclusion though that getting old starts the second we are born. So it's nothing new. I'm not sure how many of you come straight into the FLIGHT LOG BOOK by bypassing the front page but I just wanted to make you aware of something new going on on the front page of your site. There has been added a video that Lenny "Puppy" Adams sent to me that can be viewed. It presently sits alone sorta on the bottom of the front page. In the future though ( soon I hope ) depends on our new geek squad, there will be added a "Video" link such as the FLIGHT LOG, PURPOSE, CONTACTS and ect......that we will be able to click on and watch the video of your choice of ones sent to me that I will have installed. Hopefully all works well when it is up and running. As far as the CONTACTS, again, hopefully I will be able to use the updated info that Ken Strong has compiled and make the correct updates. Ken Strong......the best we can do is keep the page as it looks but make changes. As to the " spread sheet look " that you have made. At least we will be able to get the updated info on. Later I will get the geeks to give me a way to reference who has passed to Findlers Green.....have I told you I loved you guys yet today?....... Take care, stay healthy and God Bless you all
Mark
USA - Monday, August 15, 2016 at 11:43:31 (EDT)

still having a lot of problems breathing..if its copd..didn't have any problems b4 operation.
alvis
USA - Monday, August 15, 2016 at 10:16:44 (EDT)

What are the dates for Kokomo ?
Rev John Sartor
USA - Sunday, August 14, 2016 at 01:50:43 (EDT)

Hi, Count me in for Kokomo, looking forward to see everyone. Lee
Lee Wood
USA - Saturday, August 13, 2016 at 20:44:45 (EDT)

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Mrs Cynthia Morgan <cynthiamorganlendingcenterplc@gmail.com>
Texas, New Orleans USA - Saturday, August 13, 2016 at 19:57:21 (EDT)

Wink not sure we would know you without those on your nose. We are still trying to transition after D.C. but chain reactions get in my way. I had my trailer parked at the old house and loaded a safe into it. Being out of breath I got up too quick just to find that the top was caved in a bit. Noted that when I got up off the floor. That was last Thursday and by Friday besides my neck my jaw was killing me. Knocked a tooth loose, infected and pulled at the VA Wed. At least when I went in to the VA Monday the guy knew me so give these guys a thumbs up.
Ken Strong Jr
Candler, FL USA - Friday, August 12, 2016 at 09:11:07 (EDT)

Hi Mark shore look good
Art
USA - Wednesday, August 10, 2016 at 16:25:11 (EDT)

Hey Lenny Adams, your video is on the front page. Check it out guys. As far as spam John, it disappears in a day usually. That's as good as it gets without making it to difficult for new bees to get in. Sorry. Take care all, always a brother........
Mark
USA - Wednesday, August 10, 2016 at 09:39:18 (EDT)

that made me smile John., thanks. Wink, I had that done just b4 I ETSed out. Complete rebuild. Its worth it my friend and the best of luck.
alvis
USA - Tuesday, August 09, 2016 at 19:37:15 (EDT)

morning flight, well I also wont be able to make kokomo year. I'm having a nose job at the end of the month,i'm having my septives straighten out, I think that's how it's spelled, but you get the just of it. broke my nose years ago, I'm just now getting that done because breathing through my nose is getting very difficult. even the breath rites I use don't help much. so recovery will put me close or during kokomo, don't think it would be much for me. have a good time all and see you all in june. wink 3/69-10/70
wink
winter haven, fl USA - Tuesday, August 09, 2016 at 11:49:52 (EDT)

What did one John say to another John? You look flushed.
Rev John Sartor
USA - Tuesday, August 09, 2016 at 09:17:14 (EDT)

Sorry guys, I can't make it. Alvis, get well and I'll pray for you and the rest that need it. I will appear at the Kokomo get together without being there. Figure that one out.. Bless you all. Brothers always
Rev John Sartor
USA - Tuesday, August 09, 2016 at 09:14:37 (EDT)

John, your points are valid and I cannot disagree with any of them. So are Kens. I guess its just the way things are, or, the age we live in. I do think the price of admission to this site is great, tho my sometimes big mouth, violates a few rules,lol. Might have to make the reunion this year, say hi to old friends and enjoy company where we can talk with folks that been there, done that, and know where we are coming from. There seems to be something between Nam Vets, unseen, unspoken, perhaps some sort of peace, down close to the soul.Maybe its a trust, don't know Most of us anyway. Surprisingly, for me anyway, not many that haven't been there, have come to be included in that group, Mark and gently for two.. and seems to include the family members of our group.
alvis
USA - Monday, August 08, 2016 at 21:19:06 (EDT)

I am going
Rick England
USA - Monday, August 08, 2016 at 12:18:45 (EDT)

I have a couple quick notes for here and than one to copy to Facebook. John at leas we have gotten to where the mess gets cleaned up here and yes it does make it harder if we use a login. Many folks come to the site out of the blue or only come to read it and never post. Some seem to not know how too also. Now to the second thing. Kokomo is coming up soon and know a lot of people are still hit & miss about coming. They messed up with what I asked them to do with campsites but appear so fa we have gotten the ones we asked for. Larry Stokes has gotten the card for the 429W site but is not planning on going this year. Can some of the rest of you please fill Paul Boggs & myself in if you are going to show up and what you are bringing if staying on the sites. This year we will get a john on site but still need to call for that and figure out where we will place it.
Ken Strong Jr
Candler, FL USA - Monday, August 08, 2016 at 11:49:27 (EDT)

Alvis, I understand that but 2 pages of spam is ridiculous. We need a way we must log on to get into the web page. And those who are 129th members need to request access to gain access. That will keep Spam from showing up on the web site. Otherwise, how are you feeling. You will need to keep still until you start feeling better. Get your energy up and before you know it you will be back to your old self again. Always a brother
Rev John Sartor
USA - Sunday, August 07, 2016 at 23:15:22 (EDT)

Just got back from the VA hospt, again, from a 3 day stay. Having trouble with breathing. Should never have had the bypass done and went for stints. John, I think Msrk keeps the site open like it is so any new folks will not have any trouble saying hello.
alvis
USA - Sunday, August 07, 2016 at 20:39:35 (EDT)

What in heavens name is happening to our website? More spam now then ever... Mark you need to fix this permanently.
Rev John Sartor
USA - Sunday, August 07, 2016 at 09:45:46 (EDT)

http://indianapolis.craigslist.org/mcy/5678989656.html This is the one that has caught my eye Bruno. I just hope my eyes get to where I can see well enough to ride. I was talking to the guy b4 my open heart and he wanted 9k(firm) for the bike. Guess he hasn't had many bites.. the price has dropped. Notice the miles on it. If my eyes don't improve, guess someone in here will get a deal if they want a fat boy.
alvis
USA - Monday, August 01, 2016 at 21:58:12 (EDT)

Alvis, Well Tell us which Harley is it. Don't leave wonder in the fog.
Bruno E Sanchez
Laredo, TX USA - Monday, August 01, 2016 at 11:35:45 (EDT)

Alvis, take it easy Buddy......you are probably due for a rest.
Gale Beard
Clinton, Indiana United States - Saturday, July 30, 2016 at 20:03:17 (EDT)

Frenchie, very good news about your cancer.. best of luck with that one. Thanks for the well wishes..eyes need to get better from the stroke.. found a Harley I want.
alvis
USA - Saturday, July 30, 2016 at 17:08:32 (EDT)

Hang on Fred. Lots to do yet. My blater canser is in remission, the 2 blown out disks in neck ha e been augmented with an addition to the rods that support the other 4 disks. Went to isle of man for the TT race wobbled all over the place. Put a check mark next to that one. Done with physical therapy yesterday. Lots of love for all my brothers. Stay safe and be well. Frenchie.
Frenchie <frenchie745@comcast.net >
sav, ga USA - Saturday, July 30, 2016 at 08:54:45 (EDT)

FRED take easy
Art
USA - Friday, July 29, 2016 at 11:43:53 (EDT)

Dang Fred, Take it easy brother..................
Mark
USA - Thursday, July 28, 2016 at 15:59:51 (EDT)

jUST RETURNED FROM AN OVERNIGHT AT THE va' lINNING ON MY LEFT LUNG FILLED WITH FLUID, COLLASPED partchial left lung.Feeling better. Need some sleep. take care guys.
alvis
USA - Thursday, July 28, 2016 at 12:46:41 (EDT)

I thought this maybe of interest to you guys...68-16261 is for sale in Olympia, Washington..Figured someone would like to know its whereabouts. http://www.controller.com/listings/aircraft/for-sale/1431227/bell-uh-1h http://www.controller.com/listings/aircraft/for-sale/1436017/bell-uh-1h Sam
sam ord <samord2003@yahoo.com>
mn USA - Wednesday, July 27, 2016 at 14:47:01 (EDT)

morning flight, alvis an larry steady and easy on your recoveries. we want you two around for a while. wink 3/69-10/70
wink
winter haven, fl USA - Wednesday, July 27, 2016 at 10:41:44 (EDT)

Alex, you got that right my friend. I lost count Twenty four or Twenty five days in a row of 100 degree plus. Finally, we got some "MUCH NEEDED" rain yesterday. Alvis, Good for you. It's all down hill.you're going to be doing better.Energy will be coming back to go do this or go do that. Just be patient & follow the Doc's instructions so you can heal right.
Bruno E Sanchez
Laredo , TX USA - Wednesday, July 27, 2016 at 10:36:40 (EDT)

Larry & Alvis, I will be praying for both of you this week. I hope that you both have a good recovery. Bless you Brothers-
Rev John Sartor
USA - Wednesday, July 27, 2016 at 09:04:48 (EDT)

#261 update: Larry Kwiatkowski visited it last week. He has a bunch of pics, but is in internet hell & on vacation so I guess we'll see them when he gets back to LA7 has better internet access. First flight is delayed as the FAA guy they need to sign stuff off is "out of town" & not due back for a week or 2.
RickG
USA - Wednesday, July 27, 2016 at 00:33:43 (EDT)

Thanks, Fred... I sent Jae a note. I had sent him a handful of pictures I have of ROK soldiers a few years ago, but didn't see them on his site. Thought maybe he'd removed them. Blessings...
Dave Powers
USA - Tuesday, July 26, 2016 at 23:49:24 (EDT)

Be my pleasure Dave. http://www.rokfv.com/eng/contents/sub0101.php
alvis
USA - Tuesday, July 26, 2016 at 22:23:18 (EDT)

Howdy Flight, retired finally last month. Fred Alvis, could you give me Jae's contact information (on back channel is OK). I'm davepowers214yahoo.com, or text me on 970-497-6891. Looking to possibly find a couple of ROK's who Dana Morrison, Rick Smith and I pulled out of a minefield in October of '71 near Bong Song or Song Cau. Thanks, and greetings to you all.
Dave Powers
USA - Tuesday, July 26, 2016 at 21:01:49 (EDT)

Fred glad your home and hope you have a speedy recovery. And, maybe Kokomo this year. Bruno it's hot everywhere. For the last few weeks regular temps bounce from 97 to 103 heat index 105 to 115. From January through June was the hottest since they started keeping record in the late 1870. Always A Brother!!!
Alex Fernwalt 901-487-0384
TN USA - Tuesday, July 26, 2016 at 19:56:48 (EDT)

best of luck on your recovery Larry. CANT REMEMBER YOU AS A PIOLT, BUT SURE DO REMEMBER YOU AS A PETER p. yOU DID GOOD/ I just returned from a week in the VA HOSP. Had open heart, double by pass. the morning of the revovery., I had a stroke. I SEE PRETTY WELL STRAIGHT AHEAD BUT ANYTJINg to the left of my nose is blacked out T THE MOMENT/ GUESS NO MORE TRACTOR TRILER DRIVING. gAD A GREAT dOC AND SOME REALLY NICE, KIND,COMPETENT NURAES. yOU GUYS KNOW ME, I KEPT THEM CRAACKED UP WITH MY JOKES.dANGM, SORRY ABOUT TYHE CAPS. Gimme a bit of time and hopefully eyes will comw back.Hang tuff guys, we aint spring chickens anymore..you too ladies/
alvis
USA - Tuesday, July 26, 2016 at 15:20:50 (EDT)

This is normal.
Rick England
USA - Tuesday, July 26, 2016 at 07:47:23 (EDT)

Rick, you still there, I thought you Melted.....
Bill Whelan
USA - Monday, July 25, 2016 at 13:12:28 (EDT)

Rick, (LOL) No Thanks. My son,Daughter-in-Law & My wife just got back from Sedona. But they did go to Phoenix.My son said that there were 117 degree warnings in Phoenix.Take care.
Bruno E Sanchez
Laredo, TX USA - Sunday, July 24, 2016 at 12:14:57 (EDT)

Move to Az.
Rick England
USA - Sunday, July 24, 2016 at 08:09:28 (EDT)

Yesterday was the 23rd day in a row of 100 degrees plus. Damn High pressure system just does not want to let up.
Bruno E Sanchez
Laredo, TX USA - Saturday, July 23, 2016 at 11:31:31 (EDT)

Alvis--Don't give up. I went the open heart surgery and it's tough but bearable!! I'm recuperating from broken neck luckily with no signs of paralysis so being optimistic as I can. Hope all my brothers are doing well, Larry
Larry Lackey <larrylackey6@gmail.com>
Warner Robins, GA USA - Friday, July 22, 2016 at 16:34:00 (EDT)

the heat in ga from 90 to a 100 the wife got copd from smoking HAD to take her to the hospital doc if she take more like that it could kill her and i counted take losing a wife again got to old
Art
USA - Thursday, July 21, 2016 at 13:44:19 (EDT)

Twenty -20 days in a row of 100 plus heat in south Texas.Finally that high pressure systems is headed for the mid-west. Be careful
Bruno E Sanchez
Laredo, TX USA - Thursday, July 21, 2016 at 10:53:16 (EDT)

Tommy, sorry you can't make it. Frank also I heard. I have been emailing you but you must not have gotten them.I can be reached at the old email address for at least 6 months, or my new one attached. I did receive the camp site card from Kokomo, and the camper is ordered. So we are ready to go, England, French, and me.(an Irishman). Sounds like the UN. I hope we have a good turnout....See you all then... Bill
Bill Whelan <bwhelan277@gmail.com>
IL USA - Tuesday, July 19, 2016 at 11:21:28 (EDT)

guys I'm not going to make kokomo this year headed out west. Plan to stay until 2sd week of sept. Bill you sold your busness how do I get it touch ?
tommie jo
USA - Sunday, July 17, 2016 at 11:37:42 (EDT)

#261 ran this afternoon. Minor glitch when the guide vane actuator refused to actuate guide vanes at first, but once that was swapped out it ran fine. Now they are waiting on the FAA for the paperwork to install air under the skids. Video of the event posted to the Lane AHP & 129th Groups on FaceBook.
RickG
USA - Thursday, July 14, 2016 at 23:19:26 (EDT)

HI DOES ANY ONE A VHS TO DVD CONVERTER NEVER BEN VSED LET ME KNOW
Art
USA - Thursday, July 14, 2016 at 12:13:15 (EDT)

Thanks Rick and Wes I know what you mean and wish more of us could get together soon. Still regret not getting together with Norman & Johnson but at least we had some great phone calls over the past few years. Like having Larry & Brenda come down but wanted to see more people but couldn't find an open campgrounds in Florida. My year goes from Kokomo to Kokomo as that may sound odd. This has been the sad one so far loosing friends, 129th Brothers and now my own Brother on the 12th to Cancer long after his Kidneys failed. Much like Mike Johnson's last year. So like with the 129th I am one of the youngest. My Brother was born in May of 1941 and served in the Air Force. My other Brother who I lost in 1986 served in the Navy with two years in Vietnam. So Sadly you guys are the only Brothers I have left. So Please take care because like Mark, I love you guys!
Ken Strong Jr
Candler, FL USA - Thursday, July 14, 2016 at 10:18:38 (EDT)

I got 628west
Rick England
USA - Thursday, July 14, 2016 at 08:04:48 (EDT)

I got 628west like I always do. Be careful out there
Rick England
USA - Thursday, July 14, 2016 at 07:59:44 (EDT)

Larry and I talked about going to see Okie many times. Figuring out the logistics and just plain life got in the way. Last year after Kokomo we made a commitment to go and see Okie. It was a little bit out of our way an the way home. It was a large distance out of the way for Larry and Brenda. But we made it and it was a glorious experience to see the expression on Okie's face that a couple of reprobates would go out of their just to see him. It did me more good I think than it did Okie. He was a good friend in the day and I will miss him. But, he will always be in my mind because you can not forget a friend and man of that nature. Slow hand salute my ass - I do not know when the tears will stop. Okie is a special person and as long as I am alive will always have apart of Okie within me. Terri, he was a hell of a man. A good husband, father and friend and will always be with me.
wrong way wes <bullet2013@outlook.com>
USA - Thursday, July 14, 2016 at 04:01:48 (EDT)

A quick Kokomo update with questions. Paul Boggs called to say he got a notice from them on his campsite. I just got mine today so need to know who all has gotten them and confirm the site numbers. So far they didn't do anything like they were asked to just hope they got it all done correctly.
Ken Strong Jr
Candler, FL USA - Wednesday, July 13, 2016 at 19:03:35 (EDT)

For you guys that aren't too far from Lancaster Pa. There is a Huey from one of the 101st companies being rebuilt there. They're close to finishing it. From what I was told, if you donate $100.00 to the cause, you can get a ride when it's finished. Just thought that I would share this with all of you. Here's the link so that you can read about it.
alvis
USA - Sunday, July 10, 2016 at 20:36:16 (EDT)

Slow hand salute for Okie, may God be with you brother.
Rev John Sartor
USA - Sunday, July 10, 2016 at 10:38:19 (EDT)

Slow Hand Salute for Okie rest in peace Brother!!!
Alex Fernwalt
TN USA - Sunday, July 10, 2016 at 09:30:53 (EDT)

Slow hand salute renderd for Okie.
Mark
USA - Saturday, July 09, 2016 at 22:48:24 (EDT)

I got a call From Larry Davis this morning that we lost another 129th Brother, Lowell "Okie" Bass this morning. Will try to get more details as Jan is back in the Hospital tonight. They think they may have missed a Gall Stone last Saturday during surgery.
Ken Strong Jr
Candler, FL USA - Saturday, July 09, 2016 at 20:51:37 (EDT)

#261 update: Rigging in progress, may be making noise next week.
RickG
USA - Thursday, July 07, 2016 at 19:02:46 (EDT)

Jan is in our prayers. L-G
Gently
USA - Wednesday, July 06, 2016 at 21:15:30 (EDT)

this is for the new guys in here. You old guys have seen it. Its a short film shot by the ROKs ,showing sometimes out unit in action https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KpMAzKEvRPU
alvis
USA - Wednesday, July 06, 2016 at 19:50:56 (EDT)

Reno meet up heads up: There's a 129th table set up in the O Club/Ballroom where the Huey is parked @ 7pm tonight. Apparently a popular topic last night was how the hell they managed to get a Huey into the ballroom on the THIRD floor...
RickG
USA - Wednesday, July 06, 2016 at 16:24:01 (EDT)

GOD BLESS AMERICA
Bruno E Sanchez
Laredo, TX USA - Tuesday, July 05, 2016 at 08:47:01 (EDT)

Hope all has a safe 4th of July. Always A Brother!!!
Alex Fernwalt. 901-487-0374
TN USA - Monday, July 04, 2016 at 08:30:05 (EDT)

Been a busy couple days as Jan didn't or hasn't been feeling well and went to the ER on Friday and than had her Gallabater removed yesterday morning. Also have talked to my back door at Howard County and there are issues with those in charge. There is a meeting this coming Saturday @ 10 AM for members. No one has ever gotten back to me about our paperwork and noted they cashed the checks. Not sure if Ron, Ted or Paul might be in the area to attend to ask what they are doing? Take care Brothers.
Ken Strong Jr
Summerfield, FL USA - Sunday, July 03, 2016 at 09:46:02 (EDT)

hope every one has a good 4 OF JULY & HAVE A STARS & STRIPE FLYING TO VET THAT GAVE IT ALL FOR US THAT GOT TO COME HOME
Art
USA - Sunday, July 03, 2016 at 09:20:10 (EDT)

Lenny and Manny, have you guys contacted Racey's sister yet?.................
Mark Jackson
USA - Saturday, July 02, 2016 at 18:24:44 (EDT)

#261 update: As of yesterday it has the main rotor blades & engine installed. Nose art hasn't happened yet, they have some local guy contracted to do that. If the earlier post concerning *Chris* was about Chris Noel, she's on FaceBook.
RickG
USA - Friday, July 01, 2016 at 00:34:23 (EDT)

Put wrong number. 901-487-0374
Alex
USA - Thursday, June 30, 2016 at 17:05:03 (EDT)

Art seen post about Chris . She did entertain the troops. Also, played in some of Elvis's movies. I got a signed cartoon book from her at the 94 VHCMA reunion in St. Louis. She does a lot for the Veterans in Flordia. She aged a lot by then. But a good lady. Always A Brother!!!
Alex Fernwalt 901-497-0374
TN USA - Thursday, June 30, 2016 at 17:06:12 (EDT)

SHE SHORE DID & IF YOU NEED MORE LET ME KNOW
Art
USA - Thursday, June 30, 2016 at 14:06:35 (EDT)

Yes Art I did. Thanks for sending them. She entertained the troops in Vietnam right?
Mark
USA - Thursday, June 30, 2016 at 10:08:09 (EDT)

HI MARK DID YOU GET THE CD
Art
USA - Wednesday, June 29, 2016 at 20:25:11 (EDT)

Thanks Gently and sorry it took me so long to connect. Another example of trying of keep info on everyone up to date. Did get my truck out today after my wife kept telling me to call a wrecker. I kept saying us guys just like to do it the hard way but after two days fighting that she won. Really was a great trip and racked up over 2,800 miles with side trips. Still was great seeing Stickman, JW & Larry Stokes. Stickman has build a very large new deck and we might have to have an LZ Stickman for campers. Also Frenchie came up with the idea of some meeting up in the Keys at his place.
Ken Strong Jr
Summerfield, FL USA - Wednesday, June 29, 2016 at 16:34:14 (EDT)

Thanks Gently
Mark
USA - Wednesday, June 29, 2016 at 11:54:26 (EDT)

Just sent a donation to the Ferrell "go fund me" page from you guys. How very sad. L-G
Gently
USA - Tuesday, June 28, 2016 at 19:13:34 (EDT)

I'll make a call this week, I knew it was a NC Forestry bird in the past. In fact NC Forestry had two 129th birds. The other one is #691 that is now with the American Huey 369 crew that Ron Paye flys with.
RickG
USA - Sunday, June 26, 2016 at 00:49:31 (EDT)

We got back last night and getting set up today. So two weeks on the road and now have WiFi to try and get caught up. Great trip.
Ken Strong Jr
Candler, FL USA - Saturday, June 25, 2016 at 18:25:50 (EDT)

Rick, Van Mills has it along with a birddog on his farm about 20 miles south of Kinston. I think he got it from N. C. Forestry Service. Van's brother {Pete} ph no is 252 568 4594. Pete may give you the number so you can talk to Van.
J. W. Wilson
Kinston , N. C. USA - Saturday, June 25, 2016 at 17:11:06 (EDT)

Would that be 66-16741? Where is it?
RickG
USA - Saturday, June 25, 2016 at 15:47:48 (EDT)

Rick, bad typing, it was 741
J. W. Wilson
Kinston, N. C. USA - Saturday, June 25, 2016 at 09:15:25 (EDT)

Saw the comment about #641, doesn't appear to be on the survivors list. What's the location/story?
RickG
USA - Friday, June 24, 2016 at 22:47:20 (EDT)

HI watch that movie 13 hours it was good but I dont watch thing like that I have a bad night
Art <`>
USA - Friday, June 24, 2016 at 16:23:46 (EDT)

HI MARK I sent them you should get them Monday some time
Art
USA - Friday, June 24, 2016 at 11:32:08 (EDT)

HI MARK my e mail change it arthurfoster351@gmail.com
Art
USA - Thursday, June 23, 2016 at 10:07:28 (EDT)

Art , 5029 St.Anthony Rd. Celina , Ohio 45822
Mark
USA - Wednesday, June 22, 2016 at 23:15:08 (EDT)

my address is 333 costley rd Lagrange GA.
Art
USA - Wednesday, June 22, 2016 at 12:22:33 (EDT)

Larry glad you found your wallet,when you went back to your room after dinner I started to worry & think how we were going to get you home without your plane ticket & I.D.s raiseing a few bucks for bus fair wound have been easy but the bus ride wood have been terrible ( COMPARE TO A plane ride).
George B
Somerset Ma, USA - Wednesday, June 22, 2016 at 09:12:09 (EDT)

I had an awesome time at the D C reunion. thanx to Mark,Alex and all of my 129th brothers for making it that way.Alot of good memories. Hope I didn't talk too much..Wink,as usual,was comical. The visit to the WALL was bittersweet. I now feel a sense of closure. Our fallen Heroes,They are not Forgotten. Stay well you guys. I truly love you all. Clear Left, "Puppy"
Leonard Adams <rtrwingnut@yahoo.com>
Mohegan Lake, N Y USA - Wednesday, June 22, 2016 at 07:58:49 (EDT)

Well it was a great time at the reunion. Met Lenny.Manny and Larry for the first time. Now can place a face with the name. And, our regular group of guys and their wives. Next year Indy we should have a larger turnout of the 129th. Always A Brother!!!
Alex Fernwalt. 901-487-0374
TN USA - Tuesday, June 21, 2016 at 22:51:55 (EDT)

I had a good time at reunion. Ken Strong stop by house and Larry Stokes came by. We went to see 641 which is located about 30 miles away.
J. W. Wilson
Kinston, N. C. USA - Tuesday, June 21, 2016 at 20:40:54 (EDT)

Just left the VHCMA board meeting. Next years reunion will be in INDY. They are already making arrangements to put the American 369 on the tour schedule. That would be the ships that buzz the Kokomo gathering that we attend as the 129th and remember one of our very own Mr. Ron Paye pilots one of those ships. I am sure we can get a 129th only flight with a little extra air time with Ron at the sticks............always a brother....
Mark
USA - Saturday, June 18, 2016 at 14:53:58 (EDT)

Mark I need your address
Art
USA - Saturday, June 18, 2016 at 10:46:46 (EDT)

Sure Art, Send them my way.thanks
Mark Jackson
USA - Saturday, June 18, 2016 at 10:27:33 (EDT)

HI Mark i burn some of Chris Noel forgotten men there four to a disk i have about 12 of them would you want them & i can burn more ok
Art
USA - Friday, June 17, 2016 at 22:11:18 (EDT)

Jim he called me just over a week ago and told me what was going on but said he thought he had two or three months. Made me promise not to tell anyone and was still trying to get the VA to do something before he passed away. Than getting here and finding out from Dale it was a really depressing shock. Still not over Mike Johnson yet this year.
Ken Strong Jr
Washington, DC USA - Thursday, June 16, 2016 at 14:00:15 (EDT)

Well Said Jim.................always a brother.............
Mark Jackson
USA - Thursday, June 16, 2016 at 13:23:12 (EDT)

I spoke to Ferrell's Wife Carolyn yesterday. Ferrell did not even tell his close family. I just spoke to him a couple of months ago and he mentioned nothing of this. I knew Ferrell very well as we flew many, many missions together. He was one of my heroes in the back, as many of you are. I'm just sick about his loss. I haven't cried at my desk since my dad died in 2012. But my dad did not save my ass by risking his life in the back of a Huey firing his M60 Machine gun. I'm sure that the good Lord has seen fit to put Ferrell in the right bird. Ferrell please save a seat for me as none of get out of this world alive. Rest in Peace Brother. Jim Crigler
Jim Crigler <jimc@mrwinona.com>
Winona, MN USA - Thursday, June 16, 2016 at 10:28:00 (EDT)

#261 is out of the paint shop at 7am this morning & a bunch of new pics have been posted to the #261 album on the Lane AHP Facebook group today. A few were also posted to the 129th group. It's now moved to another hangar to have components thrown at it. Still a small bit of paintwork to be done, the Bulldog on the nose & the skid saddles aren't yellow yet... & the guy said he's adding Gary's name as crewchief after all the other paintwork is done "in case there's an ass chewing from the boss".. but from what we've seen so far the boss will be happy. :)
RickG
USA - Wednesday, June 15, 2016 at 17:26:37 (EDT)

Just able to get on line but got word about Norman late yesterday. Second loss from 1st Flight in this year of my friends. These guys were just way too young and talked to him last week as he was still trying to work with knowing he was dieing.
Ken Strong Jr
Washington, DC USA - Wednesday, June 15, 2016 at 10:26:49 (EDT)

my prayers out to the Ferrell Montana Norman family , and the 129th family for we just lost one heck of a man. and HERO in my book !
kenny swanson <doorgunner@centurylink.net>
astoria, Oregon United States - Wednesday, June 15, 2016 at 06:51:51 (EDT)

Today my brothers is Flag Day,The 241st birthday of the U.S.Army,and Donald Trump who is a little younger! America,Bless God.
Leonard Adams <rtrwingnut@yahoo.com>
USA - Tuesday, June 14, 2016 at 16:34:46 (EDT)

Wow, I think I just read that Farrell Montana Norman of the 129th passed! He was in San Antonio with us I think. Had a "BIG" pickup truck.........just got confirmation he was diagnosed with cancer early this year and just passed away.........always a brother,
Mark
USA - Monday, June 13, 2016 at 22:50:47 (EDT)

Good morning Bite & Strike Brothers. Will be leaving tomorrow am to meet you all at LZ DC! Traveling Mercies for you and yours. I'm very excited to see you again after all these decades. Manny & I will see you there. We're staying at the Dulles Hilton. Clear left,Lenny.
Leonard Adams <rtrwingnut@yahoo.com>
USA - Monday, June 13, 2016 at 07:49:46 (EDT)

Hey Dave Powers, send your email addy when you have a minute. I got hacked over a year ago and Yahoo froze me out hence the new address for me. Thanks!
Larry Thies <larry_t@frontier.com>
Fenton, IL USA - Sunday, June 12, 2016 at 18:37:34 (EDT)

Bruno thanks for the advice. Art I take water pills also. But, they haven't been helping either. Leave Tues for Nashville and fly to DC on Wedsday. Always A Brother!!!
Alex Fernwalt 901-487-0374
TN USA - Saturday, June 11, 2016 at 21:00:51 (EDT)

http://vdoshare2016.blogspot.com/2016/06/man-in-doorway.html
alvis
USA - Saturday, June 11, 2016 at 07:54:02 (EDT)

Alex,"OBVIOUSLY" By any means I'm no medical specialist/nurse/doctor etc. But from people that I've known that the ankles/feet have swollen, these folks have had kidney problems.These are some of the symptoms. Be careful my friend.
Bruno E Sanchez
Laredo, TX USA - Friday, June 10, 2016 at 12:15:29 (EDT)

HI ALEX my does the same va got me taken water pill 7 day a week got no get up & go & does not help at all it hell to get old
Art
USA - Friday, June 10, 2016 at 07:58:02 (EDT)

Will agree your eye sight is important and VA isn't the place to have it done. Have had set back with both knees. Legs and ankles have extreme swelling. Had to have a ultra sound done. Doctor thought I could have blood clots. But, luck was on my side no clots. But, the swelling doesn't go away. Still hoping to get to Herndon Va.
Alex Fernwalt 901-487-0374
Tn USA - Wednesday, June 08, 2016 at 22:31:51 (EDT)

Sandra just me some insurance to cover the other 20% & she tried to get some more life insurance $ 200 a month & then still got to wait 2 years be for it good because i had my large intestine took out & being 71 told her i bad risk & if I was talking to them I going to see you put in the ground
Art
USA - Wednesday, June 08, 2016 at 18:04:49 (EDT)

Art, No offense. Just that the eyesight "IS VERY IMPORTANT". May be an eye specialist/optometrist is the way to go.
Bruno E Sanchez
Laredo, TX USA - Wednesday, June 08, 2016 at 12:13:33 (EDT)

DC Trip, Brakes Fixed, check. Generator on Camper, Check. Now print maps, Crap, out of black ink. Still getting ready to leave this campground on Saturday by noon. Still anyone who might be near the Hilton Washington Dulles Airport next week please stop in to see 129th Brothers for the VHCMA Reunion. Art sorry to say the VA is very slow doing anything. As my vision gets worse they just told me I might have to wait for about five years to get surgery. Guess they really want us not to be able to see first.
Ken Strong Jr
Candler, FL USA - Wednesday, June 08, 2016 at 11:58:19 (EDT)

went to the va to get my eye check they sead my are the same i cant see tv that 13 feet away it is so bad out of focus IT NOT FUNNY GET & THE HEAD HURT SO BAD & THE ONLY THING THAT HELP IS IBUPROFEN 400 mg & SOME TIME IT DONT HELP I THINK BECAUSE I AM 71 TO OLD TO SPEND MONEY ON I AM GOING TO GET MY TEST PAPERS & GO TO A EYE DOCTOR & ONE BE FOR THIS ONE I AM GETTING TIRED OF THE VA & MY LEG ANT GETTING ANY BETTER & THE DOC THERE ARE NOT WORTH A FLIP THEY GOT ME SET UP TO GO TO THE VA EVERY 6 MONTH I GO AND GET MY MED FOR 6 MORE MONTH
Art
USA - Monday, June 06, 2016 at 15:03:15 (EDT)

Gentlemen, today(actually yesterday because of the international dateline) in D-Day.A lot of allied soldiers got killed & never came home. Least we forget.
Bruno E Sanchez
Laredo, TX USA - Monday, June 06, 2016 at 11:32:43 (EDT)

Hey Mark, just got your FB message. Can you send me Zielinski's info? I lost my phone last year on the run and lost your contact info, as well. Please call me. 337-873-7383.
Pete Nolen (Baron) <Petenolen@ymail.com>
Ozona, Tx USA - Friday, June 03, 2016 at 09:30:09 (EDT)

Ken don't know about Wifi. Call Tom and see if the rooms have wifi. Don't knee if I will make the wall. Both knee have been giving me trouble the last few days. Hard to stand or sit at times. They stay stiff and have plenty of pain. Been staying away from pain pills don't want to get depended on them. Will have to use a wheelchair to get through the airport.
Alex Fernwalt 901-487-0374
TN USA - Tuesday, May 31, 2016 at 20:50:09 (EDT)

Simon, I never knew my father, but was told he was a navigator on a B29. Shot down over France in 1943 and spent the remainder of the war in a POW camp.
Dave Powers
USA - Tuesday, May 31, 2016 at 19:06:30 (EDT)

Hi all I know I am trying to shift gears because time is short till DC. First Alex what is the status of WiFi in our room? I am bringing my computer with the 129th Contact database so everyone please bring info for anyone you may know about. I am still working on it and just in the past few days have updated two more people. Also I have two of the old coins and a bunch of the new ones that I will bring with me to DC for $20 each. Can take cash but would rather have checks or money orders made out to the 129th AHC Fund. Mark do you have your stuff on a laptop? If so can you bring it to so we can work on the contacts. In the meantime got to start tearing my brakes apart today on the truck. Jan finished her last day at work yesterday so we will be free to do whatever we want. Love you guys!
Ken Strong Jr
Candler, FL USA - Tuesday, May 31, 2016 at 10:33:17 (EDT)

Morning guys, heading off to Normandy for the 72nd anniversary of D-Day. Now here's a question for you. Did any of your relatives fight in France in 1944, and if they did which units and where? Did some not return and remain forever in France, if so we would go and pay our's and your respects. I'll check in when we're over there and see what we can do. T&P's good, captions clear. Simon and Nina.
Simon Johnson <simon_johnson@talktalk.net>
Mellor, 509 County UK - Tuesday, May 31, 2016 at 05:52:43 (EDT)

Slow hand salute to the boys who didn't make it back...... Always a brother
Mark
USA - Monday, May 30, 2016 at 22:46:00 (EDT)

Also remembering Thomas Oliver Ahlberg Sergeant A CO, 101ST AVN BN, 101ST AVN GROUP, 101ST ABN DIV, USARV Army of the United States Montrose, CO February 03, 1951 to KIA May 04, 1970
Dave Powers
Remembering James Michael Young, 129th AHC, 2nd Platoon, KIA June 26, 1971... Forever young.
Dave Powers
USA - Monday, May 30, 2016 at 18:27:15 (EDT)

I'm offering a SLOW HAND SALUTE to the following Brothers I served with: Hargrave, Jackson, Mister DeSantis, Mister Sawran, Sanderlin, Shanley, Mister Dunlap, and Mister Vanden. These are men that I'll never forget.
Rev John Sartor
USA - Monday, May 30, 2016 at 10:54:03 (EDT)

In a few hours I will be at the Wedt Tennessee Vetearn Cemetery. Will visit the grave of Charlie Rains. Will also be remembering all our Brothers whom we lost during Vietnam and our Brothers whom we lost after Vietnam. The last few days been at the Moving Vietnam Wall at the Fritz Casino in Tunica Mississippi. Helping Brothers find the Brothers they lost in Vietnam. For a lot of them it was a first time experience. It was a honor to help them. Bruno you are right it's all bout remembering. I always wondered why I made it back. I was told by a fellow Vet. We're here to kept the memory of all our fallen Brothers and Sisters who gave it all. And, like most of us it is about remembering and not a celebration or cooking out etc. but as long as we our breathing. Our fallen will not be Forgotten. A Slow Hand Salute to all our Fallen Brothers of the 129th AHC. Always A Brother
Alex Fernwalt 901-487-0374
TN USA - Monday, May 30, 2016 at 00:39:00 (EDT)

Always remembering those lost to us. L-G
Gently
USA - Sunday, May 29, 2016 at 21:06:23 (EDT)

I remember SP/4 David Stamper,Lt Thomas Shaw & WO Claude Strother. Memorial day is a day of "Remembering" our fallen "Friends" with who we served with.To me it is not a day of Celebration. Our fallen friends would not like it.
Bruno E Sanchez
Lare4o, TX USA - Sunday, May 29, 2016 at 12:22:54 (EDT)

Two things I wanted to get posted today. First we were able to book a campsite at 1400 Lake Fairfax Drive, Reston, VA 20190 starting the 14th at $45 a night. It is about eight miles from the Hotel so trying to do this cheaply. Next talked to "Stickman" a little bit ago and he will be calling to cancel his room with double beds. For Fred I am surprised at what they can do with hearts now. Our Nephew has had so many stents and popped it out, put it back and glued him up. So keep on trucking Alvis.
Ken Strong Jr
Candler, FL USA - Saturday, May 28, 2016 at 20:56:53 (EDT)

You've never Lived 'till you almost died. For Those who have fought for it,Freedom has a flavor the protected will never know. Rest in Eternal Peace Brave Ones..You will not be forgotten. America,Bless God. To all of you&yours,have a peacefull Memorial Day. Lenny
Leonard Adams <rtrwingnut@yaho.com>
USA - Saturday, May 28, 2016 at 07:47:38 (EDT)

Fred you have spoken the same words my Father told me. He was in his mid 70's at the time. And, he live to be 86. Just, remember we're here for you. Hope all the 129th Family has a safe Memorial Day. And, remember our Brother we lost during and after their tours. Always A Brother!!!
Alex Fernwalt 901-487-0374
TN USA - Saturday, May 28, 2016 at 01:33:23 (EDT)

Went to VA today for my heart scan, They took a look and pulled the camera out. 100% blockage in one part, 75% in the other. they want to crack my chest. Not sure if I want that down. With Susan gone, not much point,
alvis
USA - Friday, May 27, 2016 at 22:32:36 (EDT)

great news ken. that's got to be a lot off your mind. wink 3/69-10/70
wink
winter haven, fl USA - Friday, May 27, 2016 at 12:21:45 (EDT)

Have some Great News this morning after Jan saw her doctor yesterday afternoon. She said she didn't understand or it maybe a miracle. So thanks for everyone thinking of her because her CatScan results came back with nothing wrong with her Kidneys. In fact she came back with one extra blood vessel that wasn't supposed to be there. Special thanks to Our New Rev. John.. That only leaves one appt. for the 15th that she can change so now trying to figure out about DC. Found a Camp Ground eight miles away so checking to see if they have an opening. Than after spending money on test are just needing to get my brakes fixed. Thank all of you guys fr your thoughts.
Ken Strong Jr
Candler, FL USA - Friday, May 27, 2016 at 10:11:25 (EDT)

Well a few more weeks of rehab on my left knee . But, will have to have shots in the right knee to make it through the reunion. Don't know much walking or standing I can do. Haven't heard back about the results of the echocardiogram the doctor had me do. No word is good I guess. Will be 70 on the 13th of June. Hope us folks get repaired so, we can enjoy life.
Alex Fernwalt 901-487-0374
TN USA - Tuesday, May 24, 2016 at 21:47:12 (EDT)

I just pulled the address out so no need to post it for me thanks
George B
Somerset Ma, USA - Tuesday, May 24, 2016 at 14:02:32 (EDT)

I lost the address of the hotel for this years reunion so could someone post it
George B
Somerset ma, USA - Tuesday, May 24, 2016 at 08:35:06 (EDT)

Ken and Alex...prayers. Fred? Any word.? L-G
gently
USA - Monday, May 23, 2016 at 20:35:53 (EDT)

Thanks for your thoughts as she did get approved and had her CATscan yesterday morning. Her having CampVA has been great but I guess with all insurance plans we find limits when we need them. Than she got another apt for a Doctor who she looked up and found nothing but bad comments about. So next week she needs to find another one seeing we feel it would just be a waste of time seeing a guy no one likes. I know everyone here knows that wanting answers and having to wait is the worse part.
Ken Strong Jr
Candler, FL USA - Saturday, May 21, 2016 at 11:00:50 (EDT)

Ken your wife is in our thoughts and prayers. You both will be missed at the reunion.
Alex Fernwalt 901-487-0374
TN USA - Friday, May 20, 2016 at 18:53:56 (EDT)

Ken, I will keep your wife in prayer.
Rev John C Sartor, Sr
USA - Friday, May 20, 2016 at 11:50:33 (EDT)

KEN VERY SORRY BOUT YOUR WIFE AND I very much will miss not seeing you at this reunion cause its been 3 sense I been to any.
George B
Somerset Ma, USA - Thursday, May 19, 2016 at 21:13:32 (EDT)

KEN, the very best wishes for your wife. She is a very nice lady.
alvis
USA - Thursday, May 19, 2016 at 20:44:20 (EDT)

THAT LOW LIFE THAT SHOULD HELP NAM VET IS A LAWYER FOR THE VA I CANT GET ON THAT SIGHT BUT IF YOU WANT TO JOIN THEN YOU CAN DO THAT HE MAKING ALL THE ONE THAT GAVE IT ALL TO HAVE A VET LIKE HIM & HE DRIVE A ROSE ROYCE HE WONT TALK TO THE NEWS HE THE LOWEST THING ON THIS EARTH .
Art
USA - Thursday, May 19, 2016 at 20:02:19 (EDT)

Art I also saw it on the News. Mostly what got me was the one guy also works for the VA making a six figure income on top of his 60K he pays himself out of donations. Also back to a point about our group. No one charges for anything we do. In fact without any names some spend a lot of money out of pocket. So again we may not be the best run group but we do pretty well.
Ken Strong Jr
Candler, FL USA - Thursday, May 19, 2016 at 12:35:29 (EDT)

HI did you see on face book about two nam vets starting a group to raise money for nam vet in 4 years raze $ 27 mill & gave nam vet a 2 %
Art
USA - Thursday, May 19, 2016 at 07:50:07 (EDT)

Alex and all my Brothers it has been a little hit & miss on the DC trip but yesterday pretty much made it clear that my wife a won't be able to make it. Jan's blood pressure started going nuts in December so they pretty much say she needs stents in her Kidney's. So it has been great having her on CampVA but now slower because of having to wait to get go aheads for test. She got OK'd for a CAT Scan which she gets in the morning. Just another Co-Pay we did not count on. The other thing is they set her up to see another doctor in two weeks but when she looked him up there were nothing but bad reviews. So not wanting to waste her time she is looking for a new one.
Ken Strong Jr
Candler, FL USA - Thursday, May 19, 2016 at 07:42:36 (EDT)

Glad to see all the commo. Also, the reunion is about 4 weeks away. Knee surgery went well. I can walk so that's a good sign. In rehab until the 7 the of June. We're driving to Nashville and flying from there. Better airline prices and it's a direct flight there and back. I haven't heard how many of the 129th will be there. We come in on the 15th of June. Looking forward to the Brothers I haven't meet. Always A Brother!!!
Alex Fernwalt 901-487-0374
TN USA - Wednesday, May 18, 2016 at 19:09:30 (EDT)

Thanx Bro Mark.I'm looking forward to meeting all of you. Putting faces on all the names I've read about on this site,after all these years! WOW!
Leonard Adams
USA - Tuesday, May 17, 2016 at 08:16:38 (EDT)

Lenny, will be great to meet you!!!!
Mark
USA - Tuesday, May 17, 2016 at 01:08:37 (EDT)

Fred, I sure would like that!!!!
Mark
USA - Tuesday, May 17, 2016 at 01:08:59 (EDT)

Mornin'Bite&Strikerz. I'm gettin all kinds of excited about the D C reunion!I Spoke to Manny Rivera last weekend. We'll be riding down together.I will be bringing a lot of "show and tell" items from my tour. I'm hoping that there will be some 129th stuff for sale,like t-shirts,coins,ect.Happy belated birthday brother Ken.Health&wholeness to you and all. Just read somewhere that there is a 129th slick on display this coming Memorial Day at a VFW post in PA. Would anyone know the town? I was born in Spangler,but Pennsylvania has a gizzillion VFW's!... thanx guys. God Bless you & yours. Clear left. Lenny A.
Leonard Adams <rtewingnut@yahoo.com>
USA - Monday, May 16, 2016 at 08:30:57 (EDT)

On second thought, I suppose someone could buy some 30.06 rounds and put them in the links. Not worth it to me, happy with the blanks,,, just a thought.
alvis
USA - Sunday, May 15, 2016 at 19:20:26 (EDT)

MARK, I have come by some M-60 ammo, still linked, blanks. They are old and look it. Would you like 5 or 8 of those bullets (blanks), still linked?
alvis
USA - Sunday, May 15, 2016 at 19:18:24 (EDT)

Any clue who the door gunner was on #261 when Gary was Crew Chief?
RickG
USA - Sunday, May 15, 2016 at 18:36:09 (EDT)

Art: March 29th is Vietnam Veterans Day. But, that includes everyone serving in the military from 1962 to 1975. So, if you served any where in the world during that time your included. Alex
Alex Fernwalt 901-487-0374 <afernwal@comcast.net>
Tennessee USA - Sunday, May 15, 2016 at 17:55:17 (EDT)

HAS SOME know about NAM VET DAY I MARCH I SEEN ON THE WEB IS IT TRUE OR NOT
Art
USA - Saturday, May 14, 2016 at 11:48:36 (EDT)

#261 is in the paint shop.
RickG
USA - Friday, May 13, 2016 at 23:58:50 (EDT)

alvis. Sorry my friend. I haven't attended any for the re-unions. I had made plans to attend the San Antonio re-union. But some unexpected stuff came up & I could make it. It may have been Bernie & his Mrs. - If your getting the Stents, Mine was a picnic. So don't worry about it. You'll do "FINE".
Bruno E Sanchez
Laredo, TX USA - Friday, May 13, 2016 at 13:25:21 (EDT)

Good advice, thanks Bruno. Sometimes I still think of you, your wife, my wife Susan, Jim Westwang (Smitty), all sitting down to a dinner in San Anton. Was a great time, good conversation and us three served at the same time in country with the 129th.
alvis
USA - Wednesday, May 11, 2016 at 20:55:42 (EDT)

HI I got mom a hot tub & had a deck maid around it help her & me A lot how about ware you took mom for mothers day took Sandra to out back
Art
USA - Tuesday, May 10, 2016 at 19:14:38 (EDT)

Fred, I just mean not to post too much personal stuff. Some of these hackers,etc might use it to cause you problems. For example, You'll be at the hospital recovering, No one is at home & could break-in. I just mean to be safe & Nothing else. Be safe my friend.
Bruno E Sanchez
Laredo, TX USA - Tuesday, May 10, 2016 at 11:21:20 (EDT)

OK everyone it is my first day of being 62. Still alive longer than I ever expected but get the about Our bodies and that of Our Better Half's falling apart. So Fred get better soon and everyone post and share what you want on this site. For some it is the only place to let Our Brothers know what is going on and that we are still alive. We already know what it is like to read a post from 11 PM and find out a few hours later they are gone. As for me I have been making a lot of changes and been running non stop for over a month getting rid of Goats & junk. So some ask why I am getting rid of things like a flight helmet that I carried around for decades. Well happy to hear it is all fixed up and being used by the 369 guys. Still saying Larry Stokes gave me a wake up call last year. He said, "If it Ain't Fun I am not doing it". So had Fun on my Birthday and spent over an hour a the pool with are new camper. OK now I am a little Sun Burned but going back again today. So My Brothers I love you all! I also still have 29 of the new coins left and I am still waiting for a list of folks who said they wanted the one with the AH-1G on it. $20 Each with check to the "129th AHC Fund" sent to 129th AHC, PO Box 129, Candler, FL., 32111-0129.
Ken Strong Jr
Candler, FL USA - Tuesday, May 10, 2016 at 11:12:49 (EDT)

Alex, prayers. L-G
gently
USA - Tuesday, May 10, 2016 at 09:23:04 (EDT)

I tell you it seem at the age 60 & up the body start ware out but it we stay on going ALVIS take care
Art
USA - Tuesday, May 10, 2016 at 08:49:07 (EDT)

Fred hope the hip surgery goes well for you. Had my left knee surgery yesterday. If this don't help. Then knee replacement on both knees. At, 70 not looking forward to something like that. I use civilian doctors instead of the VA. Memphis has one of the worst hospital. Might have to use a wheelchair since I can't walk to far. Take care of yourself. Always A Brother!!!
Alex Fernwalt
TN USA - Tuesday, May 10, 2016 at 08:01:33 (EDT)

What are you talking about Bruno? The 27th , I go in for surg. Please explain as I sure don't want to offend anyone. Well, not to much anyway.
alvis
USA - Monday, May 09, 2016 at 20:53:55 (EDT)

All due respects to "gently" . No disrespect. Fred, please be careful what you & we all for that matter post on the site.
Bruno E Sanchez
Laredo, TX USA - Monday, May 09, 2016 at 13:31:55 (EDT)

What type of heart surgery Fred? L-G
Gently
USA - Friday, May 06, 2016 at 19:21:12 (EDT)

Great new format on the letters-bigger/larger print.Easier to read:-)))))))))))
Bruno E Sanchez
Laredo, TX USA - Friday, May 06, 2016 at 14:43:01 (EDT)

Fresh pics of #261 posted to the Lane AHP group on FaceBook today. Tail boom is now attached & there is a transmission, main blades & some other gubbins sat next to it. Was told more pics forthcoming, possibly on Friday. Link to the #261 photo album was also posted on the 129th FB page.
RickG
USA - Thursday, May 05, 2016 at 23:26:43 (EDT)

went to VA yesterday, heart clinic. Waiting on appt. for surgey. They sent me to therapy,occup. They gave me to new canes ( MADE IN CHINA)and two wrist braces as the cane use (over a year now) has given Carpal Tunnel syn. It just gets better and better.
alvis
USA - Thursday, May 05, 2016 at 21:13:51 (EDT)

Wink HAY WINK!I will also be landing Wed around noonish and hope to be at one of our tables I think Ralph & wife are comeing & Norm & wife will be there is Robbie comeing?
George B
Somerset Ma, USA - Thursday, May 05, 2016 at 19:53:09 (EDT)

morning flight, I spoke to the chairman of the reunion the other day about the seating for the dinner. what he tells me the way to reserve tables for our group so we can all set in the same area is for the first ones to registor an have tickets for the dinner is to pick a table, have the rep at the seating table to put 129th in the box to reserve the tables.now I know we are going to need more than one table, so I'm thinking 4 tables. so we are going to have a head count on how many will be attending the dinner so we can figure on how many tables we need. so if one of us arrives on Tuesday reserve one table for us. if two of us arrive the same each reserve a table an so on.this way we can all seat in the same area.i an my son will be arriving on wed.around noon. i'll keep the head count. wink 3/69-10/70
wink
winter haven, fl USA - Thursday, May 05, 2016 at 11:00:33 (EDT)

Diane Moy, I haven't seen you post. You still out there?
Bruno E Sanchez
Laredo, TX USA - Monday, May 02, 2016 at 10:39:54 (EDT)

Slow Hand Salute to our fallen Brothers whom we lost on April 27th. Always A Brother!!!
Alex Fernwalt 901-487-0374
TN USA - Wednesday, April 27, 2016 at 19:47:03 (EDT)

April 27th,1972 Bulldog 426 crashed. Lt Thomas Shaw & WO Claude Strother died in the crash along with two South Koreans. Eastertide was "going on". I'll remember you guys. Rest In Peace.
Bruno E Sanchez
Laredo, TX USA - Wednesday, April 27, 2016 at 08:43:23 (EDT)

No one that I know is collecting money for the dinner. It's first come to sign up for the tables. I had orders for 1 air medal. It wasn't on my DD 214 so I had orders then it was placed on a DD 215, yes Barry is coming. Have knee surgery on May 9th then on to rehab. Always A Brother!!!
Alex Fernwalt. 901-487-0374
TN USA - Tuesday, April 26, 2016 at 18:43:57 (EDT)

HI has any one heard from RICHARD crash i wonder how he doing GOOD I HOPE
Art
USA - Tuesday, April 26, 2016 at 13:56:00 (EDT)

Alex is anyone gathering dinner resvestion so us 129 people can sit together. Also the reason I say you should request a DD 215 is because my two 214 said I had one air medal but I recieved 13 and have a citation stateing that I recieve 2 throu 13 so that imformation is on the 215 I also learned I have 2 bronze & 1 silver but these are unit medals ( not valor) which was awarded per whole unit movements in offenseive movements so many f you guys should have those on either your 214 or 215 either way most people can learn more of thier ouw recored record My wife will be back in Vietnam the week of our reunion but a couple of pertomic friends will be with me. By the way is BARRY comeing WAY BARRY we NEED YA MAN!!!!
George B
Somerset , Ma USA - Monday, April 25, 2016 at 18:37:44 (EDT)

I am working with a museum in Houma, LA that has just acquired UH-IM tail number 66-00712. We are developing exhibits related to this gunship and would love to hear from anyone who knows more about her. We have gotten information from the 188th AHC and the 48th AHC. Would love to include stories about the 129th.
Jane Thomas <jthomas@thomas-enterprises.com>
Dulac, LA USA - Monday, April 25, 2016 at 16:04:43 (EDT)

George a DD215 is if you have orders that wasn't put your DD214. Hope you and the family are coming to the reunion. Head back to the Ortho Doctor tomorrow for both knees and legs. Can't stand or walk for just a short time. Don't want to get on the pain pills. Needs something done by the June reunion. Always A Brother!!!
Alex Fernwalt 901-487-0374
TNG USA - Monday, April 25, 2016 at 11:59:38 (EDT)

You guys looking for your document medals need to get a copy of your DD 215 that is your total intitlements in awards The day you get discharge does not have all your records y if you got discharge when you just got back from Vietnam. You can ask your local D.A.V. to get it for you.
George B
Somerset, Ma USA - Sunday, April 24, 2016 at 10:30:58 (EDT)

Ken: It depends on whom was putting the information for the 201 file in the unit. How does a guy tell them we got (screwed) out earned awards. Never knew I had a air medal until was out of the army for several years. I flew in the 1st platoon for about 5 1/2 months as a Crew chief. Like others whom volunteered to fly when we weren't doing our other job. Sad never got credit for it. Didn't take much to pull the trigger on a M-60. A lot were left out of this 201 files. 65-66 most of us never seen Dong Ba Thin again after leaving Jan. 66. I don't think the 129th know where we were half the time. I have TDY orders for only one time. But, were TDY most of the time supporting units of the Army,Marines,Koreans and South Vietnamese. Always A Brother!!!
Alex Fernwalt 901-487-0374 <afernwal@comcast.net>
Collierville, Tennessee USA - Thursday, April 21, 2016 at 11:25:40 (EDT)

#526 has been retired from the Border Patrol in El Paso Tx & is up for auction. It was at Lane between Aug '70 & July '72... Check your lottery tickets.
RickG
USA - Tuesday, April 19, 2016 at 20:44:07 (EDT)

It would be great if all these places did things the same way even back in the RVN. Now when we need to deal with the VA which is run by regions that don't seem to work with the same set of rules. Well when you ask they than dance around what the rules are. If any of you guys can get the VA to give you a copy of your 201 file, Great! The whole file contains everything non pay related and should have copies of request for rewards besides orders. There are a lot more MOSs listed on the 201 than my DD214 which was only Primary & Secondary when I got out. I had the aviation MOS in Nam but can see where other guys who OJT into 67N would need more info. In later years I knew a lot of guys who ended up as 67Ns who did it through OJT and got their 11B, 68G or whatever changed to Secondary.
Ken Strong Jr
Candler, FL USA - Tuesday, April 19, 2016 at 17:50:20 (EDT)

Alex, You got that right!!!! My DD214 states in the "Remarks" section:EM release on Temporary records and soldiers affidavit. I was never asked .Somewhere I recall I saw a document issued by Maj Jones, 129th CO At that time, he was recommending me for the Good Conduct medal. I've never received it.
Bruno E Sanchez
Laredo, TX USA - Monday, April 18, 2016 at 09:53:44 (EDT)

Look like a quite few days here. Gently good to see you post. at the least we know your still kicking around. The VA is a sore spot for most of us. But, not all our info was put into our 201 files. It has been over 50 years now and tired of fighting for what we earned. It's all in what was put in our records in Vietnam. In 65-66 I don't think the 129th knew where we were half the time. Unless it was a CA or some of the Battalion size airlift into place we were not supposed to be. we were scattered everywhere supporting everyone from the Army Units, Marines, Korean, South Vietnamese or anybody else that need support from the 129th. As, we all know we moved the unit 17 times from Nov.65 to Nov.66. I guess that's why it was hard for the 129th clerks to keep up with us. And, info not put in our files. Most, of the info wasn't material that was archived like flight records. we wasn't told to get copies of records etc. But, as the time flies by now. were lucky to have been able through this site to find and stay in touch with the 129th Family. See you in D.C. Always A Brother!!!
Alex Fernwalt 901-487-0374 <afernwal@comcast.net>
Tennessee USA - Sunday, April 17, 2016 at 11:17:37 (EDT)

Maybe the re-union should have room set aside for advice on dealing with the VA. Too many are having problems with them. L-G
Gently
USA - Sunday, April 17, 2016 at 07:48:37 (EDT)

Maybe the re-union should offer a room and advice on how to work with the VA. Seems too many are having problems with them. L-G
Genly
USA - Sunday, April 17, 2016 at 07:46:54 (EDT)

HI THANK GUY I AM STILL GOING TO SEE A REG DOC & PAY THE 20% I DID GET ONE THING I ONLY DOT TO GO EVERY SIX MONTH I HAVE BEEN A 100% AROUND THE 1990 I PIN A DOC UP A WALL WHEN HE TOLD ME I DID NOT HAVE A PROBLEM THEY TIED ME UP THE ONLY THING THAT I COULD MOVE WAS MY EYE & IT WAS NOT NO VET SHOULD TREATED LIKE THAT FOR WHAT WE ALL DID FOR THIS COUNTRY & WE STILL HALF TO FIGHT FOR SOMTHING WE SHOULD NOT FIGHT FOR CREW MEMBER & GRUNT.
Art
USA - Saturday, April 16, 2016 at 11:19:02 (EDT)

Since I have limited VA service here in NW Florida. I use the choice program. It's great. I get to see local doctors for my up coming hand and wrist surgery. Check it it out it works. Dennis class of 72
Dennis Fuerstenau <dpfirst50atyahoo.com>
Fort Walton Beach, Florida USA - Saturday, April 16, 2016 at 10:26:14 (EDT)

Art, when you get a non VA doctor, you have to pay along with any meds you might receive. Now, if the VA Hospital is over 35 miles away from your home and you go to the nearest ER.. You tell them your VA disabled and the VA will be billed and pay for your services. Also, did you know if you go to the VA Hospital for any appointment and the VA Hospital is over 35 miles away from your home.. You can request pay for your trip. They will process the paper work and send you a check.
John Sartor <johnsartor@yahoo.com>
Oceanside, CA USA - Saturday, April 16, 2016 at 01:28:01 (EDT)

I went to the va about seeing a non va doc gave me a line of crap they told me va does not have any thing to do with non va doc IF YOU SEE ONE YOU PAY FOR IT ALL & WILL NOT FILL NON VA DRUG can any of you BROTHER if that true. I got the flag pin ribbon in 07 that MARK let me have that was PALL NOLAN PALL WAS ON 351 WHEN HE GOT HIT I WENT DOWN & LOOK AT #%! WHET IT WAS HOOK BACK I HAVE LOST A LOT OF FRIENDS & THERE TWO I STILL HAVE BAD DREAMS about PALL & E R FRAY the va told me I a nerve problem In my legs CANT SPELL IT BUT AGENT ORANGE no it not do to agent orange
Art
USA - Friday, April 15, 2016 at 10:45:17 (EDT)

David Stamper, I remember.
Bruno E Sanchez
Laredo, TX USA - Thursday, April 14, 2016 at 14:34:27 (EDT)

Alex that is odd because I started having problems in 1976 with ringing & hearing loss. Sort of like PTSD they didn't seem to have a name for it. I got out of the Army in December of 1983 and got a 10% rating for tinnitus, than 10% for sinus issues after jumping accident in 74. Than a year later because I got out with a broken right wrist that they never x-rayed in 83 so had to get a copy of the accident report. If anyone needs letters let me know and everything I sent them for other people I put my own VA Claim number on so they can look me up. Guess the normal is to have to fight. Last of all thanks Dennis for info again on Stamper!
Ken Strong Jr
Candler, FL USA - Thursday, April 14, 2016 at 13:06:29 (EDT)

I stay in touch with Larry. he will call me if he has a question about the VA. Called yesterday to see if I ever heard of someone calling about appointments for C&P I think. He said the guy was in Huston TX. I thought it should have a office in Ga. They are Fedx him a a package with the info where to go. I told he to call me if he gets it. Also, check with his service officer. In 2005 I had a claim for Tinnitus which the VA quickly denied. Went back 4 years later and quickly denied. The other day at the Memphis VA I passed the Patient Advocate's office. I asked a simple question. If there isn't a test for Tinnitus why would they kept dening the claim. His answer was this. Have people of your unit that has a rating for tinnitus write a support letter to the fact they have a rating from the stat of ( where the VA was located ) now in my file the VA has I was awarded crew wings, mos 67N20 helicopter mechanic, air medal etc. Mititary states that working around aircraft and combat were the 2 major causes of tinnitus. So, if the VA had people the served our country we would have to go through all this Bull shit. This is my thought for the year of 2016 Lord help us Vets. Always A Brother!!!
Alex Fernwalt 901-487-0374 <afernwal@comcast.net>
Tennessee USA - Thursday, April 14, 2016 at 11:09:04 (EDT)

Forty-four years ago today, David H. Stamper gave his life defending his crew and helicopter, Bulldog 915, East of the An Khe Pass. I have lived to become an old man thanks to David. His family received his Silver Star and there is a bridge named for him in Logan Co. W. Va., but that is small consolation for the loss of such a fine young man. David, we are much closer to seeing you again than to that sad day so long ago. God Bless you David.
Dennis Faucher
USA - Thursday, April 14, 2016 at 10:23:51 (EDT)

Forty-four years ago today David H. Stamper gave his life East of the An Khe Pass defending his crew and helicopter Bulldog 915. I have lived to become an old man because of his bravery. His family received his Silver Star and there is a bridge named for him in Logan Co. W.Va., but that is small consolation for the loss of such a fine brave young man. He is in my thoughts daily, and he is my Hero. We are much closer to seeing you again than to that sad day so long ago. God Bless you David.
Dennis Faucher
USA - Thursday, April 14, 2016 at 10:09:28 (EDT)

If I remember the numbers correctly, one in twelve KIAs in Nam was a air crewman.Wwe may have had the highest death rate over there.
alvis
USA - Wednesday, April 13, 2016 at 21:55:36 (EDT)

Fred I hope or think Larry has it covered because he has all kinds of paperwork to support his claim. Guess what I am seeing is anyone is just starting with the VA make sure to over kill them with info. I had it happen when they said I was not in combat and had to send in copies of my Flight Wing & Air Medal orders. Like I think I was trying to say they either hire idiots or just come up with reasons to send paperwork back. If Larry has any problems there is a long list of Us to write we were with him and sooooo many pictures of him.
Ken Strong Jr
Candler, FL USA - Wednesday, April 13, 2016 at 21:04:27 (EDT)

I AM NOT WAITING FOR THE VA TO DO ALL THAT PAPER WORK AT THE RATE THEY GO IT TAKE THEM SIX TO A YEAR I AM GOING TO PAY THE 20% I HAVE TO SEE MOM DOC MAY 4 THE PEOPLE THAT WORK DONT CARE ABOUT VET ONLY THERE PAY CHECK I WANT TO BE AROUND TO AT LEASE TO 100 YEARS OLD I WAS A GRUNT WE WERE GLAD TO SEE A BIRD COMING INTO A HOT LZ YOU HAD NO WARE TO GO THIS IS BULL SHIT YOU WERE IN COMBAT IF YOU WONT THEN THINK WHAT IS WAS TAKE ONE LOOK AT THE WALL & SEE HOW CREW CHIEF & GUNNER & PILOTS WERE KEELED THE VA DONT WANT TO SEE THAT & THE ONE ON THE BIRD HAVE BEN IN COMBAT OR SITING IN THAT LITTLE CORNER BEHIND A 60 I BET THERE NOT ONE OF THEM.
Art
USA - Wednesday, April 13, 2016 at 11:09:48 (EDT)

Welcome to the VA!!!! I heard the same thing Fred. Just because we flew on a Helicpter and had a M-60 in front of us. Doesn't mean we seen combat. I haven't figured out how the VA came to that conclusion. They give us a pill for one thing then another pill to counter that pill and so on. Welcome to the VA system.
Alex Fernwalt 901-487-0374
TN USA - Tuesday, April 12, 2016 at 19:37:35 (EDT)

I flew with Lt Lackey when he was still a newbie. If Larry needs a supporting letter, have him contact me.Heck, I was told being a crew chief or a door gunner on helicopters was NOT a combat job. Later, they said it was.
alvis
USA - Tuesday, April 12, 2016 at 18:37:02 (EDT)

I know the VA will always be a pain for Us. Just got a message from one of my doctors about a change in meds chart whatever that is? Sort of great after taking the exact same meds for over two years and telling them please just leave them alone. Guess now if I get pain meds I can't get a sleeping pill but have apt on the 27th to talk about it. Years ago I made the mistake of telling one VA doctor the only time I could sleep was when I took a morphine, So she stopped all my meds. At least I get to see a dentist next week. Got a cleaning just as Larry Davis got here after waiting nearly two years. She knocked a filling out so had to wait to get it fixed until the tooth in front of it broke off Friday. Still thankful that we get free care from the VA. Well sort of as Lt Lackey just called to say the VA can't figure out he was ever in Vietnam. Anyway my Brothers it is my VA rant of the day.
Ken Strong Jr
Candler, FL USA - Tuesday, April 12, 2016 at 17:58:24 (EDT)

I TELL YOU I WISH THAT GUY WOULD TAKE A BOTTLE & WASH THEM DOWN WITH A WORM BEER WHAT IT IS FUN FOR THE FEEBLE MINDED
Art
USA - Monday, April 11, 2016 at 17:27:04 (EDT)

Art, I have changed Docs several times when I didn't think the Doc had my interest/health issues at the top when I was there during a vist.One of the problems is that hey don't want to send us for test, it cost money and the VA is getting tight on money AND it effects their bonus. I finally get to see the heart doc on the 5th of next month. Good thing a heart isn't need to stay alive. Hope the place doesn't catch fire again during my appointment..
alvis
USA - Sunday, April 10, 2016 at 07:45:28 (EDT)

I am going to the va thursday & get the paper work so i can see Sandra doc he told me let him know i am tired of the va doc i think there doc just could not make it in a regular practices WAY BACK IN THE 82 at some va had good doc but from 2000 to now it bad & not going to get better.
ART
USA - Saturday, April 09, 2016 at 11:39:34 (EDT)

Art, they like to use Placebos-fake medications to make you believe that you're going to feel better. Next time you go to the VA, Look the nurse/medical personnel straight in the eye & tell them "NO PLACEBOS" in a firm but normal tone voice.
Bruno W Sanchez
Laredo, TX USA - Saturday, April 09, 2016 at 10:43:03 (EDT)

THIS LOW LIFE VA GAVE ME SOME & THEY DONT WORK
Art
USA - Thursday, April 07, 2016 at 08:50:34 (EDT)

Well Smith must been giving his feelings on the blue pill. could it be he is the one sending us the crap to our site?????
Alex Fernwalt 901-487-0374 <afernwal@comcast.net>
Tennessee USA - Wednesday, April 06, 2016 at 12:26:32 (EDT)

HI MARK I got to talk to my daughter she help me to get them
Art
USA - Wednesday, April 06, 2016 at 08:52:40 (EDT)

Art, got the stuff ya sent me. They are awesome man. Thanks a bunch. Were did ya have them made?................
Mark
USA - Tuesday, April 05, 2016 at 20:59:55 (EDT)

TIGER WAGON TAIL NUMBER THE LAST THREE IS 600 WHEN I LEFT IN AUG 71 WAS MY SHIP
Art
USA - Tuesday, April 05, 2016 at 17:07:36 (EDT)

It's working right now Mark. After hitting submit then it back to log.
Alex
USA - Tuesday, April 05, 2016 at 16:00:15 (EDT)

Hey Bro's when I post I won't see it right away it takes a while for It to show up. Two days of sunshine it good to see after the flooding rain we have been having.
Alex
TN USA - Tuesday, April 05, 2016 at 15:56:13 (EDT)

Does anyone remember the tail number of Tiger Wagon in 1971?
Marc Cullison <marc@mcullison.com>
Sallisaw, OK USA - Tuesday, April 05, 2016 at 15:29:30 (EDT)

Smith972 is a spam address Mark..
John Sartor
Oceanside, CA USA - Tuesday, April 05, 2016 at 10:38:48 (EDT)

Smith 972, go ahead and write it again. We'll wait.......
Mark
USA - Monday, April 04, 2016 at 23:40:55 (EDT)

afternoon flight, I was thinking yesterday, an you all know that's a dangerous thing for me to do. but anyway I was thinking about the gov. telling us that agent orange won't hurt us during our tours in nam, well the gov. was not lying, what they didn't tell us that it would kill us. think about it. just food for thought. see I told you all that it's dangerous when I start thinking. heeeeeeeeeee. see you all at the reunion, an ryan my oldest son well be attending the reunion with me. 3/69-10/70
wink
winter haven, fl USA - Monday, April 04, 2016 at 14:16:07 (EDT)

this is my e mail arthurfoster351@gmail.com ok
Art <arthurfoster351@gmail.com>
LaGrange, GA USA - Sunday, April 03, 2016 at 18:08:26 (EDT)

The spam will be deleted Monday.............
Mark
USA - Sunday, April 03, 2016 at 09:55:23 (EDT)

Bill Whelan!!!!! John Brennan, the Nose Art author , needs your e-mail address. Something to do about the photos you sent him for the Nose Art book he is doing. Confirm that you're as this please . ........ Always a brother, .......
Mark
USA - Saturday, April 02, 2016 at 19:40:20 (EDT)

Fred I use the VA for my checkups,medicine, glasses and hearing aids. But, I use civilian doctors for everything else. I go to the Ortho specialist today for both knees. Have constant knee pain which spreads to bone under the knee. Can't stand or sit without pain at times. Want to get them fixed by the reunion so I can walk the Wall with my 129th Brothers. I use my part B provider. I learned that I can't wait on the VA. Here in Memphis is a bad hospital to get anything done. Always A Brothet!!!
Alex 901-497-0374
TN USA - Thursday, March 31, 2016 at 08:15:05 (EDT)

Wow, what Mark said! It was almost funny down here when we got new VA ID Cards and it took about nine months before the Clinic software could read them. Art I think a human dropped the ball because I have never had a problem checking in with the new system. Well except when it told me to go see someone and found out my doctor was a no show. Fred as far as Indy I keep feeling like they just like you to fly through hoops. Spent a couple years trying to see a surgeon before being told just to take pain pills. Now they are saying we shouldn't get pills either.
Ken Strong Jr
Candler, FL USA - Wednesday, March 30, 2016 at 18:23:24 (EDT)

Thanks a bunch Alex for setting the room deal for the 129th up. Dang Art and Fred A. ....you guys cant catch a break for nothing............sure wish they would take better care of you all...........I and proud to have the Honor of knowing all of my Vietnam Vet Brothers...............always a brother.......love to all..........
Mark
USA - Wednesday, March 30, 2016 at 15:55:11 (EDT)

Went to the Ortho doc this morn. They said they wouldn't touch me until after the heart folks got done with me. Was going to see the heart folks at 3 pm today..VA had a fire in the basement while I was there, knocked out all their computers and telephones. Soo, received a message from one of the private nurses phone, all appt. cancelled,will make me another. jeez. Ortho folks said that if I need a stint, they wont touch me for 8 months to a year afterwards. jeez. just gets better and better. I hear you Art, wish I could see a private doc.
alvis
USA - Wednesday, March 30, 2016 at 13:04:00 (EDT)

I WENT TO THE VA & STUCK MY CARD IN SO IT COULD READ IT GOT TO THE END & IT SEED IS THIS YOU PUSHED YES THAT WAS ONE PM WELL IT GOT TO ABOUT TWO PM WENT TO CHECK WHAT WAS GOING ON & THE GIRL SEED YOUR NOT CHECK IN THE VA ALL THEY CARE ABOUT IS THERE PAY CHECK & THE HELL WITH THE VETS I AM GOING TO GET WITH THAT NEW DEAL & SEE A REG DOC & TALK TO SANDRA DOC & HE SEED HE TREAT VETS& THE WIFE & I CAN GET TO SEE HIM THE SAME DAY I LIKE THAT I AM GETTING TO OLD FOR TAKEN A HOUR & A HALF TO ONE & TWO HOURS MY LEG JUST HURT TO MUCH OF A LONG RIDE.
Art
USA - Wednesday, March 30, 2016 at 10:10:50 (EDT)

Thanks Art will be writing you shortly. I got the last Kokomo Camping check yesterday and have all the paperwork in the mail to Howard County today. At least that is off my list to do. Also have 29 coins left but like the other things I know our memories must be shot these days.
Ken Strong Jr
Candler, FL USA - Tuesday, March 29, 2016 at 20:48:51 (EDT)

March 29th all VA facilities were having Vietnam Veteran Day which included all Vietnam Era Vets also. Here in Memphis I was part of the missing table program. One of the Photographers noticed the 129th patched on my fatige shirt and I told about the 129th. We had a good turn out. Like you Bill it was a honor to serve in the 129th. Always A Brother!!! Thursday will find out what the Doctor is going to do with both my knees. Constant pain them.
Alex
TN USA - Tuesday, March 29, 2016 at 16:35:51 (EDT)

I understand that today is national Vietnam Vet Day. I was proud to serve with all my 129th AHC brothers and our country.
Bill Wolf
USA - Tuesday, March 29, 2016 at 09:42:38 (EDT)

here it is
Art <arthurfoster351@gmail.com>
LaGrange, GA USA - Monday, March 28, 2016 at 15:57:32 (EDT)

Talked to Tom we will a room that will hold around 35 people. Hopefully we will have that many attending. Once again if you don't have a registration form you can go to the VHCMA.ORG and go to Reunions and you can print it off also has info about the room reservations. Always A Brother!!!
Alex Fernwalt 901-487-0374 <afernwal@comcast.net>
Tennessee USA - Monday, March 28, 2016 at 11:51:31 (EDT)

Hello my lovely once.I never thought I will smile again. My wife is back!! my name is Frances Robert. I had a problem with my wife six months ago,which lead to us apart. When she broke up with me,I was no longer myself,I felt so empty inside .Until a friend of mine told me about one of her spells that helped in same problem too that she found on a television program. i emailed Him (drakerecospellcaster@gmail.com. and I told him my problem and I did what he asked me to briefly make. to cut the long story short,Before I knew what was happening,not up to 48 hours,my wife gave me a call and she come back to me and told me she was sorry about what has happened, she now tell me every day she love and miss me. I'm so grateful to this spell caster Dr.Akareco and i will not stop publishing his name on the Internet just for the good work he has been doing.If you need his help,you can email him at(drakerecospellcaster@gmail.com
Frances Robert <narkscott43@gmail.com>
UK, USA - Sunday, March 27, 2016 at 07:05:00 (EDT)

HI MARK I will put them in the mail.
Art
USA - Saturday, March 26, 2016 at 12:37:08 (EDT)

Art, address is 5029 St. Anthony Rd. Celina,Ohio 45822
Mark
USA - Friday, March 25, 2016 at 16:38:35 (EDT)

Art can you please send me an email, ken7776 at aol.com. The info I have for you is not correct and need your email and phone number. Hope to hear from you soon.
Ken Strong Jr
Candler, FL USA - Friday, March 25, 2016 at 12:37:14 (EDT)

I am Tori from Canada Toronto. I just want to say a big thank you to DR OGUMEN for what he has done for me,he brought back the man i loved and cherish with all my heart, a man who left me for another woman for good 4 years,with 2 kids,i just decided to check some spell caster's but all kept deceiving me, until i met DR OGUMEN who told me everything will be over i tough he was also a scam.until he told me that my ex will be back in 2 days time am so grateful today that my ex is back to me and we are happy and he always wanna be by my side,i will advice you people not to fall in the wrong hands but to contact DR OGUMEN who is trustworthy and straight forward,you can contact him via email ogumenspelltemple@gmail.com You can add him on his Facebook at (Ogumen Spell Temple) Good Luck to you.
Tori Hanson <torihanson51@gmail.com>
Canada - Friday, March 25, 2016 at 07:38:27 (EDT)

I tried to get MARK address i have some things to him to see if they are ok
Art
- Thursday, March 24, 2016 at 15:18:26 (EDT)

I tried to get MARK address i have some things to him to see if they are ok
Art
- Thursday, March 24, 2016 at 15:17:50 (EDT)

I tried to get MARK address i have some things to him to see if they are ok
Art
- Thursday, March 24, 2016 at 15:16:23 (EDT)

i went went a few time I had a big fan about about 4 ft by 4 ft they liked it it maid all most no noise there other one was loud & could not hear some one talking THEY got a lot of other they use for parts I feal so good around the ships & i flue on a couple of them & just could see back on tiger wagon & 351 & i miss them day just going on ash & trash & that time the that reunion in Florida & that reef hanging on the wall with the brother that gave it all NOLAN went down on 351 that little flag & pin that MARK seas I could have I wii never that day.
Art
USA - Thursday, March 24, 2016 at 13:38:10 (EDT)

Art: That 61st bird is probably #624. It's based at the airport just over the road from Atlanta Motor Speedway & is operated by the Army Aviation Heritage Flight. They have something like 16 Cobras & 13 Hueys, but only about 6-8 flyable. The birds are still owned by the Army & on loan to the AAHF.
RickG
USA - Thursday, March 24, 2016 at 13:03:41 (EDT)

Rick; the sync elevators were more of a Red Orange color.
Bruno E Sanchez
Laredo, TX USA - Thursday, March 24, 2016 at 12:49:30 (EDT)

HI MARK I have some window stickers that go on the in a tiger patch
Art
USA - Thursday, March 24, 2016 at 10:59:43 (EDT)

does any one know some one from the 61 first from over the hill I think I found one of there ship that had that little Mexican guy that holding two gun up & it flying just like it was in nam I dont like to go to Atlanta WARE THIS PLACE IS
Art
USA - Thursday, March 24, 2016 at 09:41:16 (EDT)

Sorry about the bad information about Jae,. Was just trying to insure no one lost any money.
Larry Dyer
USA - Thursday, March 24, 2016 at 04:11:39 (EDT)

Word today on the #261 restoration is that after fitting a new spar in the tail boom it's going back together (yes, they started last week, they don't waste time). They had the cockpit tore apart to go through all the military electrics. The plan is "How it was & we'll only add a transponder if we have to, nothing else" I've been told the top of the sync elevators was orange, not red, can anyone confirm? Two new cockpit pics posted to both the Lane AHP & 129th groups on FaceBook.
RickG
USA - Wednesday, March 23, 2016 at 21:22:03 (EDT)

Go thru Jae for any tiger or white horse patches. he sent me a bunch for free that I in turn gave to the folks at the reunions or mailed to them. Wouldn't hurt you guys to stop by there and say hello anyway. On the health front..been a month and VA still hasn't contacted me about my heart blockage. reckon they are waiting for me to die.
alvis
USA - Wednesday, March 23, 2016 at 17:57:11 (EDT)

I noticed today a comment on my Facebook about a Kae Kwon selling Tiger Division patches. My concern is that he said he was educated in Missouri and I believe it was Illinois, but it seems his English is at best broken. I would be a little concern about sending $30.00 because U.S. Laws have no recourse when outside of the U.S. I hope I am wrong but just seem a little weary, don't want anyone to lose their $30.00.
Larry Dyer <larry_dyer47@yahoo.com>
Largo, Fl USA - Wednesday, March 23, 2016 at 07:06:28 (EDT)

Mark the time I did the dinner seating I had everyone make checks to the VHCMA and send them to me. Then on the registration form where the dinner I had everyone put see Alex. But, whom ever is going to take charge then put there name. Then, when I got to the reunion I got with Cinda and picked the tables and assigned people to the tables. Whomever is going to do this I will text Cinda to let her know. But, everyone needs to it done by May 1st so they have a count for dinner. Well, had to replace the roof shingles 3 weeks ago do to wind damage. Then no heat. Got that problem fixed. And, when we get back need to replace the leaking hot water heater😩 hope nothing else goes bad. Always A Brother!!!
Alex Fernwalt 901-487-0374
TN USA - Tuesday, March 22, 2016 at 07:53:46 (EDT)

First I have already sent in my check and paperwork for DC which reminds me that the dinner seating breakdown also happens when we have so much trouble coming up with a list of who is going to be there. Tom & those guys do set up to list people for the seating. In Reno they tag places for us to set but when others were checking people in they did not get the word and our folks didn't know to ask. Hope we ca figure things out before June but I already sent in for the dinner before knowing Alex was thinking of going out to eat on Saturday night?
Ken Strong Jr
Candler, FL USA - Saturday, March 19, 2016 at 13:07:13 (EDT)

Got a message & a few photos sent to me today on Facebook, Restoration of #261 has started. It will be flying by August.
RickG
USA - Friday, March 18, 2016 at 23:33:19 (EDT)

So Alex, how do we let Tom know that the 129th wants to set together?.....
Mark
USA - Thursday, March 17, 2016 at 21:54:52 (EDT)

Good to see Brothers checking in. It's looking like a good group at the DC reunion. remember the Bus trip to the Wall. That's if we are trying to get the 129th on the same bus. as far as the dinner. I won't be doing the dinner, but going to a near by restaurant. Barry wanted the 129th seated together. we would have to contact Tom to see if the 129th could get talbes close. Usually it's first come first serve. Always A Brother!!!
Alex Fernwalt 901-487-0374 <afernwal@comcast.net>
Tennessee USA - Thursday, March 17, 2016 at 13:18:31 (EDT)

Hey, just wanted to wish you all a happy and SAFE St. Patrick's day. Sorry I haven't been on much, but will try to get back here more often!
Bill Wolf
CO USA - Wednesday, March 16, 2016 at 21:37:45 (EDT)

Wink we won't be doing the dinner. The little one eat what they have on the menu. We are going out some where .
Alex
USA - Wednesday, March 16, 2016 at 16:21:24 (EDT)

HI ALVIS I KNOW WHAT YOU ARE GOING THROW IT TOOK ME THREE YEARS IT LIKE SOMETHING JUST TORE YOUR HART OUT GLENDA & ME WERE MARRIED IN AUG OF 71 SHE WENT TO BE WITH GOD MY DAUGHTER TOLD ME IF SOMETHING TO ME YOU FIND A OTHER GOOD LADY I DID & GLENDA WRIGHT THERE & I KNOW SHE IS HAPPY I THINK GOD HAD SOMETHING IN LINE FOR ME & WANTED TO SEE IF I WAS GOOD TO HELP
art
USA - Tuesday, March 15, 2016 at 12:09:03 (EDT)

afternoon flight, changed my mind i'll be coming to the reunion in DC.i'll be pulling in on the 16th. alex what about the setting arrangements for the dinner. are we sending the money for dinner to you as we did the last time so that we all set together in one area? lets figure on how we are going to work that out. fred hang in there man you know that's what sue would want you to do. dennis good to have you back on east coast. wink 3/69-10/70
wink
winter haven, fl USA - Monday, March 14, 2016 at 14:37:49 (EDT)

lost Susan one year ago today. The days continue darker than the nights.
alvis
USA - Monday, March 14, 2016 at 06:26:33 (EDT)

A few years after I had my stent I started a-fib off and on.well don't Ya know that as time it became more on than off.my heart rate was running 120-130 for a heart rate and my heart wasn't pumping effectively enough and I felt tired all the time.my doc said ok time for a pacemaker.I was worried and kept putting it off but all I could do was sleep.finally let him do it and it worked out great and was a cake walk.they set it at 70 bmp first but I was still tired so I asked for 80bmp and the difference was like night and day.point is don't worry so much it's not a problem.by the way my pacemaker was built by the folks at st Jude,just gotta have a battery in 5 years.
Paul McGrath
LaSalle , il USA - Monday, March 14, 2016 at 05:14:51 (EDT)

good evening flight I hope everyone has had a good day .... mine has been very good, I have done a lot of remembering today as today marks the 46th anniversary of my coming home. as I sit here remembering the ones that came home and mostly the ones that didn't come home I look at the drink I have in front of me. I used to have a drink every year on this date but my meds stopped that for a while, well tonight I will wait to take my meds because I think our fallen deserve a toast ........ so gentlemen .... to our brothers that paid the highest price. God bless you, I will always remember you.
Don Miller
AZ USA - Sunday, March 13, 2016 at 23:27:58 (EDT)

Yo Mark and All! I'm still here still kicking and busy as one legged man in a kicking contest. Since moving to NW Florida I have been involved with my Son's Businesses. We currently have one new house on the Market, one new house getting ready to go on the market and 6 houses in rehab. The hardest thing around here is getting reliable Sub Contractors and laborers. My function with the company is Project Mgr,(I drive around to the job sites and order/pickup the materials).Then in my spare time i am working part time for Home Depot. What makes it all worth it is I live 5 blocks from the Gulf of Mexico. My wife and I start our day with a walk on the beach, then off to our projects.The best thing I have to boast about is that I beat Type II Diabetes. no more drugs or pills and an A1C of 5.0 I did it all with diet and exercise. However I still have the lingering effects from the damage Diabetes did to my body. So, that being said, I am not able to make DC or Kokomo this year, due to committmants along with a month long trip back to CA in August. So you all stay same and as healthy as possible.
Dennis Fuerstenau <dpfirst50atyahoo.com>
Fort Walton Beach, Florida USA - Sunday, March 13, 2016 at 16:29:03 (EDT)

Praying for all of you with ailments. Man o man sucks getting old. Wrongway, is there someway I could be tested to see if one of my kidneys would work for the transplant? It would be my honor to help. Anyone want a good eye? My vision just got better-go figure. Remember, we have funds to help some of you get to D.C. Just let me know...all is confidential. L-G
Gently
USA - Sunday, March 13, 2016 at 01:46:51 (EST)

Anybody heard from Dennis Fuerstenau latly, or Gary Woodward? Havnt seen either of them in here for a long time,.......see ya in DC.......
Mark
USA - Saturday, March 12, 2016 at 23:22:26 (EST)

Sorry but guess I should be spending a lot more time praying for everyone. I do try to keep up with my thoughts but seems the list is getting so long when counting those of us who don't post about health problems. Art please get on top of these guys because I don't trust many doctors. I do have one at the VA who is older than I am and does try his best to fight the crap. Wonder how many of the good ones they loose because of idiots running the system. My wife has a good doctor too but her blood pressure & heart rate is high but guess a 106 when she got up this morning isn't as bad but sure not right. Art you need to get them to do all these test and they sure won't if you don't push them to. Hope you get something to help soon and love all my Brothers! & Sisters!
Ken Strong Jr
Candler, FL USA - Saturday, March 12, 2016 at 12:49:40 (EST)

hi dont get on here but check it every few day just got out of the hospital not the VA your hart rate 60 70 mine went to 180 THE DOC DEAD YOU LUCKY YOU NOT DEAD THEY TRIED TO GET IT DOWN LOWER BUT AS LOW AS THEY GOT IT WAS 80 TO 85 I HAVE NO GET UP GO & THEN I WENT TO THE VA TO GET MED THIS LOW LIFE DOC WE CANT GIVE YOU THIS ONE & THE OTHER ONE FOUR A DAY IS TO MUCH I TOOK THE ONE THE HOSPITAL & $80.00 for them SO YOU GUY DONT SCREW AROUND WITH YOUR HART & EVERY ONE ON MY MOTHER SIDE OF THE FAMILY HAS DIED FROM HART PROBLEMS & ONE MORE THING IT HELL GETTING OLD.
ART
USA - Saturday, March 12, 2016 at 12:37:26 (EST)

Fred were all getting old,but better in other ways. But, getting a stint is a routine operation now. Wrong Way take care of your CSM. You both our in our thoughts and prayers. Good seeing the commo. as far as medals go. I think the company clerk had to submit the paper work. I don't know how exactly to get what we got coming to us. 4 years after my ETS I got orders for 1 air medal. I know I earned more but, don't have no way of proving it. Record keeping wasn't very good back in the early days. I guess one reason we were moving so much and being (TDY) to support so many different units. Everyone have a safe weekend. Always A Brother!!!
Alex Fernwalt 901-487-0374 <afernwal@comcast.net>
Tennessee USA - Saturday, March 12, 2016 at 12:29:19 (EST)

If you're like me, you didn't receive any of your medals while you were in the Army. I spoke with a DAV or VFW guys several years ago, and asked him about it. He pulled out this sort of "catch all" form (may have been the old SF 180), filled it out and lo and behold after about 5 months I received them all. The backs of the medals were even engraved with my name. I also got the VN Campaign ribbon (with 60 device), but not the actual medal, as well as my rifle badge and aircrewman wings. The accompanying form mailed with the medals listed the awards I was authorized. Among those listed were the VN Gallantry Cross with the palm unit citation, and the VN Campaign medal. It also explained that the Cross and the Campaign medals were "foreign awards" and therefore were not included... said that those were available for purchase from private dealers. I ordered those from Medals of America so I could complete my set. Good luck getting those from the South Vietnamese government ;)! I did speak with my VSO, too and he referred me to the National Archives site: http://www.archives.gov/st-louis/military-personnel/public/awards-and-decorations.html. Looks to me like you could go online and accomplish the same thing.
Dave Powers
USA - Saturday, March 12, 2016 at 10:40:50 (EST)

Fred Alvis: Fred I've had stents done on my coronary arteries-on was 70% bl0ocked & the other was 80% blocked. I too was concerned about the blockage. But when the stents were put in, it was a cake walk. No kidding. He was in & out promptly.Very little or no discomfort at all. The only thing was strickly no moving around or getting up & walking due to incision to go in. and the hospital food sucked. So don't fret my friend. You'll be fine.
Bruno E Sanchez
Laredo, TX USA - Friday, March 11, 2016 at 09:31:57 (EST)

Hello to all and before I forget love to all of you brothers and sisters. Come to find out Kathy and I could have probably made the Washington shindig. We didn't plan on it because of all of appointments to get her on the kidney transplant list. The things that they check for is really amazing. As of yesterday she is officially on the same and they are now doing tissue matches. We are hoping for a live donor because that is way better. She is still doing rather well and I think it is because she is so damn tough from putting up with me for the past 44 years. So any way we have been kind of busy with 2 a week 6AM to 3PM appointments at the transplant hospital for the past 3 months, plus 150 mile turn around to get there and home again. Fred A. sorry to here of your problems. Hang in there because you are loved. Would still like to speak with you as I mentioned a while back. Don't have a number for you or I would call.
Doc / Wrong Way / Wes <Bullet2013@outlook.com>
USA - Friday, March 11, 2016 at 03:34:12 (EST)

Prayin' for Fred...
Dave Powers
USA - Thursday, March 10, 2016 at 18:54:33 (EST)

just returned from VA. Doc says they wont replace my hip until the do a rotor rooter thing near my heart. Big blockage there. Maybe a stint, they don't know yet.
alvis
USA - Thursday, March 10, 2016 at 15:30:28 (EST)

Good afternoon Mark & Alex, Don't know about anything we got from a President but think Mark may have missed some, VIETNAMESE CROSS OF GALLANTRY WITH PALM in the 70s. My records are somewhere and than have to find a library with a micro reader/printer. I think I got mine for the 129th in 1978 and seems Norman told me he got his in the mail. Again the unit didn't keep very good records at times but want to thank Dennis Fuerstenau & Major Alan Jones for taking care of us in 1972. I didn't get everything, like Air Medals but I think they did do a good job getting medals to those who had them coming. Just wanted to take the chance to thank them.
Ken Strong Jr
Candler, FL USA - Thursday, March 10, 2016 at 13:03:07 (EST)

Mark appreciate it. I thought someone stated that the 129th had a President citation. As much as the 129th did in Vietnam it looks like we should have. Will see you at the Reunion. Always A Brother!!!
Alex Fernwalt 901-487-0374 <afernwal@comcast.net>
Tennessee USA - Thursday, March 10, 2016 at 10:49:33 (EST)

morning flight, finally got to post. yea mark you heard correctly, I have a lot going on this year an had to make a choice the reunion or kokomo and kokomo won out.wink 3/69-10/70
wink
winter haven, fl USA - Thursday, March 10, 2016 at 10:47:32 (EST)

test
wink
USA - Thursday, March 10, 2016 at 10:43:13 (EST)

Alex and all, here is what the 129th has been awarded 129th ACTIONS AND DECORATIONS VIETNAM DEFENSE TET 69/COUNTEROFFENSIVE COUNTEROFFENSIVE SUMMER-FALL 1969 COUNTEROFFENSIVE, PHASE II WINTER-SPRING 1970 COUNTEROFFENSIVE, PHASE III SANCTUARY COUNTEROFFENSIVE COUNTEROFFENSIVE, PHASE IV CONSOLIDATION I COUNTEROFFENSIVE, PHASE V CONSOLIDATION II COUNTEROFFENSIVE, PHASE VI CEASE-FIRE COUNTEROFFENSIVE PHASE VII TET COUNTEROFFENSIVE DECORATIONS VALOROUS UNIT AWARD, STREAMER EMBROIDERED TUY HOA VALLEY VALOROUS UNIT AWARD, STREAMER EMBROIDERED DAK TO MERITORIOUS UNIT COMMENDATION, STREAMER EMBROIDERED VIETNAM 1965-1966 MERITORIOUS UNIT COMMENDATION, STREAMER EMBROIDERED VIETNAM 1966-1967 VIETNAMESE CROSS OF GALLANTRY WITH PALM, STREAMER EMBROIDERED VIETNAM 66-67 VIETNAMESE CROSS OF GALLANTRY WITH PALM, STREAMER EMBROIDERED VIETNAM 67-68 VIETNAMESE CIVIL ACTION HONOR MEDAL,1ST CLASS,STREAMER EMBROIDED VIETNAM 70
Mark
USA - Wednesday, March 09, 2016 at 18:24:19 (EST)

Alex, I got that info somewhere. Hang on
Mark
USA - Wednesday, March 09, 2016 at 18:20:51 (EST)

Does anyone know if the 129th ever received a Presidentsl Citation.
Alex Fernwalt
TN USA - Wednesday, March 09, 2016 at 16:58:48 (EST)

Thanks Ken for the help getting the word out. One thing if you plan on going to the Wall buss trip is 18.00. If your not a VHCMA member. go to their web site (VHCMA.Org) and go to reunions and down load the registration form. And, send it in so we will have a large group going to the Wall. Have any questions call or email me. Looking forward to meeting the old and new members of the 129th Family. Always A Brother!!!
Alex Fernwalt 901-487-0374 <afernwal@comcast.net>
Tennessee USA - Tuesday, March 08, 2016 at 10:15:44 (EST)

Just talked with Alex a bit ago and than reposted his comment to about everything I can think of but the Yahoo site which I still have problems with Yahoo. Also posted a notice on our military.com site so hope I am hitting enough doors.
Ken Strong Jr
Candler, FL USA - Monday, March 07, 2016 at 17:04:17 (EST)

OK we will have a 129th room at this year VHCMA Reunion. So, we need to get a head count. I told Tom about 30 was coming. I would like to blow that out of the water so, we can a bigger room. Hey!!!! We don't know how much longer were going to living so now is the time to start attending the reunions. Always A Brother!!!
Alex Fernwalt. 901-487-0374
TN USA - Monday, March 07, 2016 at 14:35:47 (EST)

Mornin' Bite&Strikers.Sorry to hear of your son's passing Brother Lou.Thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family.Plan on going to D.C. reunion with Manny Rivera,meeting Larry Ruff there also.Looking forward to seeing you all. Stay well,clear left,Lenny
Leonard Adams <rtrwingnut@yahoo.com>
USA - Monday, March 07, 2016 at 08:19:50 (EST)

Whew... thanks Mark! I thought I was going nuts.
Dave Powers
USA - Sunday, March 06, 2016 at 21:57:59 (EST)

Sorry bout the loss of commo for a day or two. Should be up and running now. All part of the transfer over to a new local server and me............have at it. Hey Wink, word on the street is your not gonna make DC????.......................always a brother.....
Mark
USA - Sunday, March 06, 2016 at 18:22:56 (EST)

test
Alex Fernwalt 901-487-0374
USA - Sunday, March 06, 2016 at 11:51:49 (EST)

test also not able to post
wink
USA - Saturday, March 05, 2016 at 19:38:20 (EST)

also testing, last post didn't happen
alvis
USA - Saturday, March 05, 2016 at 12:09:29 (EST)

Alive, got back from our trip and Larry Davis left this AM. OK now back to work here and have 36 coins left plus waiting for two camping checks. Also am going to start sending out test emails but hoping there is some who still read them..
Ken Strong Jr
Candler, FL USA - Friday, March 04, 2016 at 16:48:46 (EST)

Mark glad to still someone still alive and kicking.
Alex Fernwalt. 901-487-0374
TN USA - Friday, March 04, 2016 at 16:38:39 (EST)

test
mark
USA - Friday, March 04, 2016 at 15:26:16 (EST)

Fred know how you feel will be 70 in June. Woke at 3:30 this morning and had a hard time walking. Pain in both legs from the knees down. Don't know if it's arthritis or what. Usually it's the right leg.
Alex Fernwalt
TN USA - Sunday, February 28, 2016 at 16:28:06 (MST)

Hope that goes well for you Fred. Had all those test done a couple years ago and they said part of my heart was enlarged. Than came back and said it may have always been that way which is why I don't worry till they tell me I am supposed to. Old is a few years back when I bought my nice tractor and could hook up the PTO in a few seconds. These days it drives me crazy and I need a break when I either connect or unhook the dam thing. So not sure if there is something wrong with it or that my hands just can't grab it right.
Ken Strong Jr
Candler, FL USA - Sunday, February 28, 2016 at 14:24:59 (MST)

I cant believe the strength we lose as we grow older. I will be 66 this year. Just changed the front brake pads on my old chevy pick up. After I changed one side, I had to go inside, sit down and take a break, have a cup of coffee. That's a breeze of a job and should have been able to do it in no time, without a break. Maybe there is something to the heart stress test they want to give me wensday..they think something is up with the bottom part of my heart. Shaking my head, the old gray horse just aint what he used to be.
alvis
USA - Sunday, February 28, 2016 at 12:43:59 (MST)

Hi all just got together last night to eat with Wink, Larry & Brenda Davis @ his Club House. I love Steak! As far as the emails I have done that in the past but still need to get everything up to date with email address's. Worse part with my AOL is when I do and wait too long I always have a bunch bounce for different reasons. Some sorry to say are simply that a mailbox is full and even if a good address you guys have to read them. Other change address's and it doesn't show me a name so have to weed through to find out who is not working. Rick I am learning and will need to dump the basic stuff for 129th guys I have for you.
Ken Strong Jr
Candler, FL USA - Saturday, February 27, 2016 at 17:53:01 (MST)

There's some talk on the FB group about an "All Lane Units" meet up at the VHPA reunion in Reno in July. I think the 129th & 498th hang out together at Kokomo, but there's also a bunch of 61st guys & others.
Rick G <ZRX1100@antelecom.net>
USA - Friday, February 26, 2016 at 14:41:48 (MST)

Ken: You can access the updated pilot roster on the Lane FB group. I added 10 names to the original 290. I also have 29 or 30 names on the 129th part of the "everyone else" roster including some KIA/MIA.
Rick G <ZRX1100@antelecom.net>
USA - Friday, February 26, 2016 at 14:37:46 (MST)

Ken can you do mass emails with the reunion info. it would be a way of contacting our group and keep them informed. And, can you do the same on your face book. Just a thought. Always A Brother!!!
Alex Fernwalt 901-487-0374 <afernwal@comcast.net>
Tennessee USA - Friday, February 26, 2016 at 11:54:03 (MST)

I will be attending June 16 to 21. Wife was going to go but.... Anyway I would like to offer 1/2 of a king size bed. I have tried to get queen sized we will see???
william French <frenchie745@comcast.net>
savannah, GA USA - Friday, February 26, 2016 at 09:25:20 (MST)

It was a night mission.
Dave Powers
USA - Thursday, February 25, 2016 at 15:34:30 (MST)

I read several years ago that the pilot I flew my first 129th mission with, WO Peter "Apple" Abplanalp was killed outside of Denver doing a medevac on a drunk driver. In addition to Pete, his entire flight medical crew and the drunk was killed when the helicopter got hung up in a powerline. I think the article said that Pete had gone on after being an army aviator into a successful civil engineering career. When he retired from engineering, he went back to his first love... flying helicopters.
Dave Powers
USA - Thursday, February 25, 2016 at 15:31:38 (MST)

Rick I saw and like what you have done so far with the 129th pilots as at some point I wanted to update this contact list with all the information for everyone. Have been working with over 300 names in excel and mostly wanted us to know the guys who have been lost over the years. Sorry to say guys pass and Our Brothers don't always hear the news. Have been thinking about it for the past few years because none of can remember all the details for so many. Only been a short time from seeing a news report about a plane crash just to find out it was Lt Tilton a week later. Hope we can get all these things figured out while we are still able.
Ken Strong Jr
Candler, FL USA - Thursday, February 25, 2016 at 13:38:42 (MST)

OH! I think the bus trip to the wall is 15.00 Anyone whom has been there know it's the best way to get there.
Alex Fernwalt 901-487-0374 <afernwal@comcast.net>
Tennessee USA - Thursday, February 25, 2016 at 12:20:21 (MST)

Well I hope all our 129th Family has weathered these last deadly storms that has hit again. I will have our roof done on Saturday. High winds and winds from the tornadoes finally took it's toll. We were the lucky ones. about 3 1/2 until the reunion. I know Mark whats us to go as a unit to the wall. Since our group is getting in our 70's now but, we still have some of the young one out there. It would be nice to have a large turnout. If you any questions feel free to email or call my cell. Always A Brother!!!
Alex Fernwalt 901-487-0374 <afernwal@comcast.net>
Tennessee USA - Thursday, February 25, 2016 at 12:17:36 (MST)

Good point regarding the non-facebookers. Feel free to email any updates. We've added 9 names to the pilot roster since yesterday.
RIck G <ZRX1100@antelecom.net>
USA - Tuesday, February 23, 2016 at 10:56:23 (MST)

Also, if you're like me you're not on Facebook.
Dave Powers
USA - Tuesday, February 23, 2016 at 09:25:21 (MST)

Rick, maybe we could email you with that information so we don't clog up the blog?
Dave Powers
USA - Tuesday, February 23, 2016 at 09:24:30 (MST)

I've been posting pilot rosters over at the Lane AHP Facebook page. Now I'm creating a list of "Everyone who wasn't a pilot". It's going to be one list, but cover all Lane units (61st, 161st, 174th, 180th, 498th, 196th etc) Mechanics, tin bashers, avionics/sparks, drivers, ATC. Basically every else. I've also added at least 5 or 6 names to the pilot roster that were missing on the VHPA CD. So, if you weren't the guy flying the bird, let's hear from you. We need Name, dates, unit, MOS. Also: For the pilot roster I've started adding 1st, 2nd or Guns Plt & call sign details.
Rick G
USA - Monday, February 22, 2016 at 19:48:43 (MST)

Lou that is hard for any of us to deal with. Think it has been a big part of PTSD and helps seeing Our Brothers. I just got my flyer from Crewmembers Assoc. so need to get my membership renewed and figure out about DC. It appears I will be going with "Stickman" again this year. Like Alex said we need a head count. Been busy getting ready for Larry & Brenda to get here. Also going to break down and get another Cell Phone. Also remember the 129th AHC address is P.O. Box 129, Candler, FL, 32111-0129 to send checks for coins. I should be back home by March 2nd at least.
Ken Strong Jr
Candler, FL USA - Friday, February 19, 2016 at 13:08:30 (MST)

Lou sorry to hear of the loss of your son. We are here for you. Hope you can make the reunion in June. It's always nice being surrounded by our 129th Family. Take care of yourself. The older we get the more problems we have. Unless your young like Mark and some of the others!!LOL!!! Always A Brother!!! We need a head count for the reunion!!!
Alex Fernwalt 901-487-0374 <afernwal@comcast.net>
Tennessee USA - Friday, February 19, 2016 at 09:21:25 (MST)

Wow Lou, Sorry to hear about the loss of your son. Was it the boy who was with you at the reunion that time? Take care and it would be great to see you again..............always a brother......love you guys............
Mark
USA - Wednesday, February 17, 2016 at 18:46:19 (MST)

Hello flight,been some time since I was here last, the last few years have been tough for me between losing my son and going in and out of the hospital it's taken a toll on me. I am hoping to make it to the reunion this year and seeing you guys again.
Louis Ragonese <lourags1@aol.com>
Lincoln, Delaware USA - Wednesday, February 17, 2016 at 14:51:35 (MST)

Just to let folks know I have gotten checks for Kokomo from Paul, Mark, Ted & Rick so far. Paul still hope you are up & feeling better by September. I did know one guy who carried some kind of rig in his truck with a big tank he used to refill his small tank. Not up on the new stuff but they sure have come a long way.
Ken Strong Jr
Candler, FL USA - Wednesday, February 17, 2016 at 10:15:01 (MST)

Paul were here for you Brother! Hoping they cut you back on the oxygen. Thats, what I love about this 129th Family. We all try and help each other out. Got a email from Larry Ruff he will be attending the reunion in June. Looking forward to seeing our 129th Family!!! Always A Brother!!!
Alex Fernwalt 901-487-0374 <afernwal@comcast.net>
Tennessee USA - Wednesday, February 17, 2016 at 09:29:36 (MST)

Thanks Fred I'll keep that in mind.can you tell me the brand and model.
Paul McGrath
LaSalle , il USA - Wednesday, February 17, 2016 at 07:32:31 (MST)

Paul, I have a portable oxy gen. It was used by Sue on her trips to Australia, airline approved, battery powered, 2 batteries, each one last, If I remember right, 4 hours. Charges on any 120 volt outlet,I think even 12 volt with the correct converter. I have it for sale for two grand (cost 3). if I still have it come Kokomo time, you are welcome to use it. if I remember right, Susan was on number 4 on the regular oxy machine at home. It was light enough for her to carry without problems.Lots lighter than the bottles.
alvis
USA - Tuesday, February 16, 2016 at 14:37:46 (MST)

Thanks for the encouragement,It's the oxygen that trips things up,not the pacemaker.I would have to have 8 big bottles of oxygen to last 2 days,that's a back seat full.maybe I'll get lucky and they will cut it down.Ya right.hope I can make Kokomo.was all ready last year and ended up in the nut ward from lack of oxygen.ended up doing 2 weeks in the hospital
Paul McGrath
LaSalle , il USA - Tuesday, February 16, 2016 at 14:08:00 (MST)

Paul,....Take care of yourself Brother.........................
Mark
USA - Tuesday, February 16, 2016 at 09:27:07 (MST)

Paul my cousin has had a pacemaker since he was 16. Needed to get it adjusted as he grew older. Hope you can at least make Kokomo? just take good care of yourself. Always A Brother!!!
Alex Fernwalt 901-487-0374 <afernwal@comcast.net>
Tennessee USA - Tuesday, February 16, 2016 at 09:26:47 (MST)

morning flight, ken combee rd. is about half hour from me. used to live near there so I know the area and will have no problem getting to you all. let me know. wink 3/69-10/70
wink
winter haven , fl USA - Tuesday, February 16, 2016 at 08:39:41 (MST)

Wink, missed you on the phone but Larry & Brenda are coming down. Pulling teeth to find places to stay but found one, Lakeland RV Resort on 900 Old Combee Road near you so will be trying to call you again. Also will email Kim Lavoie and call Little John. So will be away from here from the 24th to the 1st of March.
Ken Strong Jr
Candler, FL USA - Monday, February 15, 2016 at 18:21:39 (MST)

Got a pacemaker,oxygen,cpap,not lookin like I will be going anywhere anymore
Paul McGrath
lasalle, il USA - Monday, February 15, 2016 at 16:18:59 (MST)

Got a pacemaker,oxygen,cpap,not lookin like I will be going anywhere anymore
Paul McGrath
lasalle, il USA - Monday, February 15, 2016 at 15:51:02 (MST)

Paul, hows the heart doing?
alvis
USA - Monday, February 15, 2016 at 14:46:43 (MST)

thanks paul wink
wink
USA - Monday, February 15, 2016 at 08:19:15 (MST)

Wink:September 15-18 2016
Paul McGrath
lasalle, il USA - Sunday, February 14, 2016 at 14:46:16 (MST)

afternoon flight, ken got the coin great job. hey what are the dates for kokomo. wink 3/69-10/70
wink
winter haven, fl USA - Sunday, February 14, 2016 at 11:47:01 (MST)

UH-1M is a "C"-Charlie model with a L-13 engine.
Kal Bergstrom
USA - Saturday, February 13, 2016 at 11:39:27 (MST)

Good to see the commo. Was letting everyone know were going to ned to get a head count for the reunion in June. This way we can once again have a 129th meeting room. Tom will be calling around April. Always A Brother!!!
Alex Fernwalt 901-487-0374 <afernwal@comcast.net>
Tennessee USA - Friday, February 12, 2016 at 12:15:02 (MST)

What about a Mike versus a Charlie versus a Bravo?
Dave Powers
USA - Friday, February 12, 2016 at 07:52:36 (MST)

the "C" model has a curved Tail Fin. CE: 664 UH-1H
John Sartor
USA - Thursday, February 11, 2016 at 22:05:00 (MST)

The main difference was the 540 rotor system. There probably a few other minor things too but I can't name any.
Kal Bergstrom
USA - Thursday, February 11, 2016 at 18:07:13 (MST)

What else on the "C" model -the Engine?
Bruno E Sanchez
Laredo, TX USA - Thursday, February 11, 2016 at 11:25:02 (MST)

HELP- Can someone Clarify Just what is the difference between the B model Gunship & the "C" model gunship. If I recall One of the modifications on the "C" model was suppose to be the "C" model was to have the Cobra Rotor Blade system-NO Stabilizer Bar?
Bruno E Sanchez
Laredo, TX USA - Thursday, February 11, 2016 at 11:23:14 (MST)

Dan, Ken Strong has 129th AHC Challenge Coins. $20 ea. If you are interested. My best work ever... Always a Brother-
John Sartor <johnsartor@yahoo.com>
USA - Wednesday, February 10, 2016 at 22:50:10 (MST)

Dan Jarvis thanks for the updates as I already have you on our list but will email a couple more questions to confirm. Wink & Stickman, got your checks today and will mail coins tomorrow. So 13 new ones gone so far and still have two of the old ones. Have several still saying they are interested. Also finding out that it is a busy Winter here in Florida with all the people from up North.
Ken Strong Jr
Candler, FL USA - Wednesday, February 10, 2016 at 16:29:04 (MST)

D Jarvis.Welcome & thank you for the info.
Bruno E Sanchez
Laredp, TX USA - Wednesday, February 10, 2016 at 14:09:53 (MST)

Hello again, FYI: 66-00632 is a 129th UH-1M that was with the 129th in 1971. It is sitting on a pedestal in Heck Park Vietnam Memorial in Monroe, Michigan. There is also a small museum there with some pictures of her tour in Vietnam which lasted from 11/1967 to 01/1972. She was with the 134th AHC and the 57th AHC before she got to the 129th. God bless her!
D Jarvis <firefly1989@yahoo.com>
USA - Wednesday, February 10, 2016 at 13:44:24 (MST)

afternoon flight, yes ken I read your posting wrong, sorry about that, I sent out a check for the new coin an also the info you wanted. the only thing that I forgot was my call sign and of course its wink. dan welcome to the site an family. wink 3/69-10/70
wink
winter haven, fl USA - Wednesday, February 10, 2016 at 10:59:06 (MST)

Hello, I was with the 129th Cobra's for the last three months of 1971 as a crew chief. We had two Cobras at that time and I crewed Cobra 532. Sgt. Martinez crewed the other one. Our gunners that I remember were Lupo, Sam, and Shorty. Cobra 532 was a UH-1B/M 65-09532 that came from the 282nd Alley Cats in Danang and was only there from September to December 31st of 1971. I'm wondering if anyone remembers this bird or even flew it. (I don't remember the pilots names, although you guys were awesome if you are reading this!) Best regards, SP-5 Dan Jarvis (Formerly flight engineer on CH-47As at the 242nd Muleskinners in Fu Loi).
D Jarvis <firefly1989@yahoo.com>
USA - Sunday, February 07, 2016 at 20:44:53 (MST)

Thanks Ken, and thanks for the pics of the coins. John did a good job on them.
alvis
USA - Saturday, February 06, 2016 at 18:42:18 (MST)

Thanks Fred...but the coins are for you guys:>))) L-G
Gently
USA - Saturday, February 06, 2016 at 18:31:48 (MST)

Wink do you remember Fred who lived next door to me and asked you about your hip replacement? He is the one that passed away while we were in Kokomo and had talked to him the night before Jan & I left. Than found out when we got back that he didn't make it through the surgery on his leg that Monday. He was never in the military so had everything done with insurance but they cut his rehab at home. Guy just went through a bunch of crap last year leaving him completely broke by the end. If you remember he had the house on stilts which by the way is for sale now. Just saying if anyone is interested let me know as his ex & son want to unload the place.
Ken Strong Jr
Candler, FL USA - Saturday, February 06, 2016 at 17:26:16 (MST)

ken you must be thinking of someone else because I didn't break my leg an didn't use the va.used a private dr.. wink 3/69-10/70
wink
winter haven, fl USA - Saturday, February 06, 2016 at 14:24:38 (MST)

Thanks wink. The hardest thing will be climbing in and out of semi I drive. Recovery time and date of operation determins what I can, or will do. I just cant say yet,or don't know yet, its out of my hands.It was supposed to be done last march, but that's when I had to take care of Susan. Been using two canes since Jan of feb of last year. Ken, please send me that info and I will fire off a postal money order to you. I just hope I can do something before it gets cold again this fall.
alvis
USA - Saturday, February 06, 2016 at 12:35:24 (MST)

Fred as far as I know she didn't get one but I will send you an email with info today. Easy to send her one as she gets the checks to put in our account and sure she would like one of them. As far as the hip my friend down here I told how well Wink did but feel like it was the start of killing him. He didn't do real well and than feeling bad because he fell and broke his leg on the same side. Not sure but thought things were OK when I talked to him before surgery on the leg but didn't make it. Still sick thinking about the crap they put him though outside of the VA. Guess the main thing is having support when you get home, just feeling guilty that he was laying on the floor for hours and couldn't get to a phone with no way for anyone to know what happened.
Ken Strong Jr
Candler, FL USA - Saturday, February 06, 2016 at 11:59:07 (MST)

Fred a trip in a vette on 66. Now that's what I call a trip. But, what you to know that we miss you at the 129th reunions and Kokomo. Always A Brother!!!
Alex Fernwalt. 901-487-0374
TN USA - Saturday, February 06, 2016 at 10:31:29 (MST)

fred just to add it was well worth it. no regrets
wink
winter haven, fl USA - Saturday, February 06, 2016 at 10:25:01 (MST)

morning flight, fred I had my left hip replaced in 2013. I spent two weeks in rehab center before going home and continued rehab at home on my own, mostly walking. I got back to playing golf in mid sept.,but everyone is different. it depends on who hard you push yourself without hurting one self. but I will tell you that is a lot of pain involved with a hip replacement and you have to work through it or you will end up like my father in a wheel chair till the day he died.he wouldnt do what he was suppose to do. he said it hurt to much. hope this helps you, if you want to give me acall. 863-370-0633 wink 3/69-10/70
wink
winter haven, fl USA - Saturday, February 06, 2016 at 10:20:43 (MST)

2 questions, Ken, did gently get a coin? If not, I would like to buy one for her and you send it to her. Second, Anyone have a hip replacement done? If so, what is the recovery time? I am in line to have it done at VA. Sick and tired of walking with two canes and wondering how long it would be before I can go back to work.
alvis
USA - Saturday, February 06, 2016 at 06:33:01 (MST)

don't know but I do know better than to let a monkey crap in my hand..By the way les, do you know who decided to sic a pack of dogs on the monkey I had?
alvis
USA - Saturday, February 06, 2016 at 05:54:42 (MST)

Fred A. I have handful of monkey doo. What do I do with it? If you can give me a call at 503-455-2633.
wrong Way <bullet2013@outlook.com>
USA - Saturday, February 06, 2016 at 02:47:44 (MST)

thanks Alex, you are correct. Don't know if I will make the reunion.. been thinking about doing the route 66 thing in my vette.
alvis
USA - Thursday, February 04, 2016 at 17:14:44 (MST)

Besides what Alex posted about checking with http://vhcma.org/ we might need to try and do like the last time and arrange the dinner through him like the time in DC before. Also got the coins from John today.
Ken Strong Jr
Candler, FL USA - Thursday, February 04, 2016 at 16:04:06 (MST)

I was in the 129th 2plt. Nov 1968 - May 1970. Was a door gunner/Then crew chief. "NEVER FORGET" "BEEN THERE DONE THAT"
Tony Finn <mrfinn@att.net>
Port Arthur , Texas USA - Thursday, February 04, 2016 at 12:06:47 (MST)

Correction: landed in Vietnam in February 1971, went home in January 1972... senior moment.
Dave Powers
USA - Thursday, February 04, 2016 at 10:45:12 (MST)

Correction... I hit Nam in February of 1971, went home in January 1972. Old age sucks...
Dave Powers
USA - Thursday, February 04, 2016 at 10:32:28 (MST)

Fred I think the Jokers were the 48th. I have orders where I was supposed to be TDY to the 48th from the 129th in 1967. Don't ever remember going. I hope you make DC. be nice to have the 60th guys you served with join us there.Always A Brother!!!
Alex Fernwalt 901-487-0374
Tennessee USA - Thursday, February 04, 2016 at 09:22:31 (MST)

its funny Mark should bring up Lam Som. The 49th ANC (the Jokers) were sent up north to be in that battle. The 60th AHC (Ghostriders) replaced them at Ninh Hoa, which is between Nha Trang and Tuy Hoa. They wee based near, and support for, the Whitehorse Roks. I was sent there in Jan of 72 from the 129th as the 60th was just forming up. I have been trying to talk the 60th folks (all 5 or 6 of us) into making it to the reunion. they sorta had one in Kansas were a 60th bird in a "slick on a stick".
alvis
USA - Wednesday, February 03, 2016 at 19:16:35 (MST)

DC Reunion is June 14th thru 19th at the Hilton Dulles airport. Go to the VHCMA.OrG and go to reunions it will have all the information. Always A Brother!!!
Alex Fernwalt 901-487-0374
TN USA - Wednesday, February 03, 2016 at 14:49:30 (MST)

We are thinking about goin to the reunion in DC,when does it starts? and where is it being held?
Manny Rivera <mannny079@ptd.net>
STROUDSBURG, Pa. USA - Wednesday, February 03, 2016 at 13:50:00 (MST)

the 129th did not go to the lam son fight. there wee more helicopter losses in that fight than any other battle. Not only that, but many fixed wings were shot down as well.Im glad it was the Arvns inserted and not Americans.The American public would not have stood for those kind of losses.
alvis
USA - Tuesday, February 02, 2016 at 18:37:25 (MST)

Mark, I don't think the 129th participated as a unit in Lam Son 719, although some in the unit had and then transferred in. I believe the day I hit Vietnam in January of 1971, the operation got underway... by God's grace I was sent to the 129th, and not to Phu Bai. We lost a LOT of helicopters and good men in that hell.
Dave Powers
USA - Tuesday, February 02, 2016 at 18:15:50 (MST)

Alex, just get us a room. I'm sure we will need one......see ya all there......
Mark
USA - Tuesday, February 02, 2016 at 15:58:19 (MST)

Didn't the 129th participate in this? http://www.history.com/topics/vietnam-war/vietnam-war-history/videos/a-soldiers-story-operation-lam-son-719#
Mark
USA - Tuesday, February 02, 2016 at 15:56:46 (MST)

Just read a note from John letting me know that the new 129th coins are on the way to me here in Florida. My email address again is ken7776 at aol.com if you want to see the proof of them or have a question. Will post again when I get them in my hands.
Ken Strong Jr
Candler, FL USA - Tuesday, February 02, 2016 at 14:50:59 (MST)

Have our rooms booked for the DC Reunion arriving Weds. June 15th, Well 71 Degrees here at the moment with plenty of rain. Backyard is flooded. Some roads have water standing. I was hoping the roofers would have been able to put a new Roof on. Had damage from the last few storms. Well we will need a count of how many of the 129th our going to the reunion so we can get a room from Tom. Always A Brother!!!
Alex Fernwalt 901-487-0374
TN USA - Tuesday, February 02, 2016 at 14:49:03 (MST)

I just made my reservations for the reunion in Washington and was told by the hotel that they were filled up or almost so. If you are going you better make your reservations fast before all the rooms are taken.
Rainer Bauer <bauerrv1@gmail.com>
USA - Saturday, January 30, 2016 at 07:24:29 (MST)

Well taking my 129th working day while it is wet out down here. Guess some did see a few snow flakes the other day but no one snowed in down here, LOL. OK I am working on the Kokomo forms and waiting to get the new coins from John. Also Larry & Brenda Davis are supposed to be here next month so trying to line up a road trip for the Campers around the 24th. Also Mark is hoping to get things ready to go on this site soon so again one step closer to updating the contact list. On that again I just want to put Name, Rank, Plt and Position along with month & year getting to and leaving the unit. I also want and am trying to update the list with those who we have lost and the date they passed away. Than just what town and State you live in now. At best I am getting that email, phone and addresses would be kept in a database where Mark, Gently, Paul Boggs and I have copies so any contacts or info goes through us and can't be pulled from our website. Again any comments or ideas please let me know. Take care all and hoping for a good 2016.
Ken Strong Jr
Candler, FL USA - Thursday, January 28, 2016 at 12:43:43 (MST)

Well glad to see you out Mark. Thought most still buried in the snow that passed us over. But, we still have Feb. to make through. Hope our Brothers in Florida are not affected by the bad weather and tornadoes. Always A Brother!!!
Alex Fernwalt 901-487-0374
TN USA - Thursday, January 28, 2016 at 10:48:39 (MST)

Dang Alex, we wont be able to say bad things about you anymore.......
Mark
USA - Thursday, January 28, 2016 at 10:00:33 (MST)

Been quite for a few days. Some might still have problems from the weather this past weekend. We had a dusting of snow. But, the snow it all around us. Been some crazy weather. Hope everyone has a great week. Got hearing aids from the VA. Now I can hear all the BS at the reunions. Always A Brother!!!
Alex Fernwalt. 901-487-0374
TN USA - Wednesday, January 27, 2016 at 06:00:42 (MST)

Larry, I too am a proud 129th AHC person. Thanks for you comment. Always a Brother-
John Sartor
USA - Friday, January 22, 2016 at 10:14:49 (MST)

I too wish to thank, John Sarter and all others involved, for the outstanding job creating the 129th challenge coin. Holding it in my hand makes me a feel PROUD to have served with my brothers in the 129th.
Larry Ruff <ruffruff@bellsouth.net>
Birmingham, AL United States - Thursday, January 21, 2016 at 11:39:19 (MST)

Just adding a note from the Facebook Page to here about new coins. John still has two of the first batch and is getting more on the way coming to me. The address is 129th Assault Helicopter Company, P. O. Box 129, Candler, FL 32111-0129. We have accounting adjustments to make but for now just make payments to: 129th AHC Fund and will just have Gently deposit them in our account. My email address again is ken7776 at aol.com and John just sent me the copy of proof 5 with the Snoopy Patch and AH-1G. Again they are $20 each and will let everyone know when they get here.
Ken Strong Jr
Candler, FL USA - Wednesday, January 20, 2016 at 18:23:48 (MST)

Just received my 129th Challenge Coin from Dave Powers via John Sartor. It is Awesome! I can't believe the detail. I am very proud! John, your design was GREAT!. I am very impressed. I have been showing it to everyone I know.
Dennis Faucher <drfaucher@verizon.net>
USA - Wednesday, January 20, 2016 at 15:02:15 (MST)

Received my 129th AHC challenge coin in the mail yesterday.It's awesome! Thanx to you John Sartor for sending it,and kudos for the great design Alex,Bill and all involved. Respectfully, Lenny. Clear Left.
Lenny Adams <rtrwingnut@yahoo.com>
USA - Wednesday, January 20, 2016 at 07:00:16 (MST)

morning flight, yes this is a subject we all should think about and look into. the info I provided comes right of the v.a. hand book, which is issued the first of the year, every year. most of the va faucilities have them on hand but they go fast. the hand book tells you just about all of the benis one need to know. so if you can get your hands on one. but keep it mind that I have one an if you have questions about ones benifits give a call. joe what year did your dad serve with the 129th. wink 3/69-10/70
wink
winter haven, fl USA - Tuesday, January 19, 2016 at 08:44:41 (MST)

I would think that Winks info is more up to date than mine. I was trying to remember what my Mom received when Dad passed back in the mid 70s. The best advice already given.. call the VA. Again, sorry for your loss.
alvis
USA - Tuesday, January 19, 2016 at 08:20:05 (MST)

thanks for all your info
Joe Johnson <cobra073@yahoo.com>
moRONGO, cA USA - Monday, January 18, 2016 at 19:12:05 (MST)

Joe Johnson: I remember reading a while back about "Aid and Attendance " benefits. Not sure if this would even apply, but wouldn't hurt to check it out I guess. http://www.va.gov/opa/publications/benefits_book/benefits_chap13.asp
Dave Powers
USA - Monday, January 18, 2016 at 18:43:16 (MST)

These are questions a bunch of us need to know for our families and sorry to say getting answers always depends on who you talk to. Than seeing that the VA & SS are never responsible for giving bad info it helps to find out. I am feeling a Cold but also wanted to mention that the Kokomo Site is still messed up & locked down but talked to Ski yesterday and he sent me this years form so will be working on that for everyone.
Ken Strong Jr
Candler, FL USA - Monday, January 18, 2016 at 17:26:20 (MST)

Wink and Alvis.............this is the kind of commo that I believe this website was created for. Helping others. Thanks for helping Joe out with this vital information. God is Good.......................always a brother...........
Mark
USA - Monday, January 18, 2016 at 09:46:02 (MST)

yes joe your dads wife is entitled to benefits, there are a lot of factor to deal with but she is entitled. health care though champva, call for info 1-800-733-8387. she is entitled to about 40% of his disability payments, you can call the regional office at 1-800-827-1000. this info comes out of the fed benefits for vets depent. an survivors. if you want to call me my # 8633700633. wink 3/60-10/70
wink
winter haven, fl USA - Sunday, January 17, 2016 at 12:24:58 (MST)

joe, I believe she gets his VA @ 50% reduction if they have been married over 5 years, if he is service connected. After my wife passed, my VA was reduced. I went straight down to VA to report her passing. They told me it could take up to two years to see that reduction and to save the difference because they will want that back. Susan passed in march, I just this month received a letter stating they will start taking it back out of my monthly check starting in march. Other than a free headstone and a grave, I don't know. Sorry to hear he is sick and wishing your family the best.
alvis
USA - Sunday, January 17, 2016 at 11:41:07 (MST)

Howdy crew---My father is 70% service connected receiving 100% unimployability and dying of non service connected cancer in the VA hospital. Does anyone have info on what his wife can receive from the VA at his passing?
Joe Johnson <cobra073@yahoo.com>
MORONGO, CA USA - Sunday, January 17, 2016 at 11:31:52 (MST)

Judth, anything that can be done from this end?
alvis
USA - Saturday, January 16, 2016 at 17:34:45 (MST)

Thanks Alex-
John Sartor
USA - Saturday, January 16, 2016 at 11:30:42 (MST)

John your not going to be able to please everyone. And, sooner or later you will have coins collecting dust. I when I had the 129th shirts made years ago. I changed the way the Bulldog and Helicopter looked. The Vietnamese made something that looked like a wolf or something. As time went by they got better on the Helicopter. The 129th started with B&D model Helicopter then H Model and Cobras. We have to realize every time someone makes something that we argue that it is not right or it should have been done different. The coin I got from you reflect the 129th and that is all that matters. It didn't have a lot from the beginning of the 129th. So you went by that you know. Plus it cost to have a die mold made for each coin. Always A Brother!!!
Alex Fernwalt 901-487-0374 <afernwal@comcast.net>
TN USA - Saturday, January 16, 2016 at 10:21:00 (MST)

I knew the names on the bottom where nick-names for the person wearing the patch. Mine was,"The Kid". At the time I joined the 2nd flt Plt, I was the youngest in the platoon and felt that I was like "Billy the Kid" fighting for good for the wrong reasons in the Range War... Ken Strong, I'm waiting for your pick of the photo's I sent you. That way I can get the ball rolling on the coins. Always a Brother in the 129th-
John Sartor
USA - Saturday, January 16, 2016 at 10:02:00 (MST)

I always wanted to know, "who was LOU"? On the 1 Flt Plt Patch. I guess I had to take the 129th History Class. Paul Tenhet, Thank you for clearing that up. I'm looking into get more Coins made with the changes. I'm having the AH-1 to replace the B/C model on the coin along with the 1st flight Patch replaced with Snoopy. I didn't know that every 2 years the patch changed within the 1st flight. Thank heavens the 2nd didn't change. Always leaning, Always a Brother-
John Sartor <johnsartor@yahoo.com>
USA - Saturday, January 16, 2016 at 09:47:53 (MST)

Dang, Sorry Paul about the LOU mistake.......I apologize............dumb me.
Mark
USA - Friday, January 15, 2016 at 11:58:20 (MST)

Thanks Dave. As one reads the book, several places are mentioned that we flew to and around. Seems they enjoyed "Happy Valley" about as much as we did..put on the chicken plates boys, were going to happy valley. Did a Snoppy low/high (I was low) near there thru some very lonely looking valleys. They had one of those vacume looking sniffers for urine on board. Was quiet exciting flying low and when they said hot, well, everyone enjoyed firing the 60.
alvis
USA - Thursday, January 14, 2016 at 13:50:25 (MST)

Paul thank you very much for your post and one of my old goals was to try and figure out who and when all the WIAs were as well. Again it is already another phone day plus emails. Again my address is ken7776 @ aol.com. Wow I am againing a lot these past few days but also getting more interest in newer coins. I really wish that more of Us were already retired. I am sorry that I missed the last DC trip but am hoping maybe this year we could have even more people show up if possible.
Ken Strong Jr
Candler, FL USA - Thursday, January 14, 2016 at 13:02:40 (MST)

Looking at some of the 129th patches.this came from the American society of military insignia collectors. 1st flight platoon had two patches yellow oval with black helicopter and inscription 1st slick Plt. and snoopy wearing a helmet and a scarf with a machine gun sitting on the roof of a dog house with inscription One For All All for One 1st lift Platoon. Two cobra one with Falstaff underneath the cobra the other without Falstaff one Lou the bulldog patch wearing red and black hat inscribed 129 in black the difference in the second platoon was the spade was larger and bulldogs were seperated on the second patch made. and last the difference in the 129th patch as we know went from 129th Aslt. Hel Co. to 129th Aslt doesn't show the first patch of the 129th the 129th Aviation company. Hope this sheds a little light about our patches. The were a lot patches probably made by some of our Brothers that were never added to this list. Always A Brother!!!
Alex Fernwalt 901-487-0374 <afernwal@comcast.net>
Tennessee USA - Thursday, January 14, 2016 at 10:42:37 (MST)

Robert Mason's "Chickenhawk" is a great read... recommend it for all air crewmen. Those guys were stationed at An Khe, and operated in the same AO as we did. Borrowed it from the library several years ago, and just bought my copy about a year ago. It had been updated since its first edition. You're in good company there, Fred.
Dave Powers
USA - Thursday, January 14, 2016 at 09:51:44 (MST)

Someone posted "Huey 509 inside edition" on Robert Masons (Chicken hawk) home page. Mark, Ron, the story lives on. Its an honor to me to be posted on that page connecter with that story and with the two others. Still, a huge thank you to the 509 folks
alvis
USA - Thursday, January 14, 2016 at 07:06:46 (MST)

Mark- You are close, I ("LOU" Tenhet) sent you a copy of that 1st platoon patch probably 10 years ago. The patch was worn by the 1st Platoon at least part of 1968 and all of 1969. The only other thing I feel that is significant about that patch is the 1st platoon suffered 4 WIA in April 1969 , Lt Hammon (1st Platoon Commander), WO Reger and a Crew Chief and a Door Gunner(can't recall Names) all in separate aircrafts during a reaction force combat assault and 4 KIA in May 1969 , WO Whitmer, WO Stowe, Crew Chief Brooks and Door Gunner Goonan. All of which wore That Patch when they became casualties of war. Yes Mark, it's been years since I've posted on the flight log but I do read it almost daily. I just don't want to let my opinion get me in a pissing contest. Bulldog 16"LOU".
Paul Tenhet <pqt2@xmission.com>
Tooele, UT USA - Wednesday, January 13, 2016 at 23:43:56 (MST)

Ken.....LOU came from LOU Raganaz (spell?)..........Lou used to come in here once in awhile, He might still read. Pop-A-Top was Larry's call sign for him and his ship, the "257"...................any coin is fine with me guys and gals...........the more the marrier..........Love to all............DOC, glad to have you back. Prayers sent up for you.................always a brother.......................
Mark
USA - Wednesday, January 13, 2016 at 16:29:00 (MST)

Well I am learning a great deal of history today as I got over to see I had missed calls already this morning. Now it is cleared up a lot that I now know both Flights used the bottom of the patch for "NickNames/Call Signs". I had just tried to figure out where the LOU came from and what it meant or why there was a Pop A Top, etc on the 2nd Flt Patches. IE, Larry Jackson. Now maybe we can move on and get over the hardheaded debates and move on to the really important things like having the lift bird flying above the gunship that seems to be missing a rocket pod on the right side. OK somewhere I was just reading about loosing a pod so maybe this was being shot down and the lift bird was flying cover while Pete Nolan was crashing his ship. OK I am trying to be funny while knowing how these mean so much to so many guys here. Guess my point is that we lost so many in Vietnam and now are loosing more each year.
Ken Strong Jr
Candler, FL USA - Wednesday, January 13, 2016 at 10:46:39 (MST)

morning flight, first I had no idea that there where so may designs that where worn through the years that represented the 129th. so I think its a good idea to order more with the changes, an of course more of the first ones providing more is needed. so flight its only right to let john know who wants one with or without the change. so john ill want one with the design change. that one do I here more. wink 3/69-10/70
wink
winter haven, fl USA - Wednesday, January 13, 2016 at 09:05:11 (MST)

Mornin' flight. So sorry to hear of your mom, Gently, and of Debbie's passing, Dr. Bill... may God grant his comfort to you and the family. Also, welcome back Dr. Bill! Glad to hear you're getting on top of things. I personally have no preference on the coin design. I think John did a great job with it, and if you all want something different, that's totally cool. Funny, when I drew the Snoopy patch, I thought I was coming up with something original (ha...). Turns out that many units in Vietnam had a guy like me doing the same thing. Have a great one, you all!
Dave Powers
Montrose, CO USA - Wednesday, January 13, 2016 at 08:02:41 (MST)

Mornin,Bite&Strikers.Hey John S. I mailed you a $20 for a 129th challenge coin. Will be proud to display it with my others. In re: to the 129th patches,when I first arrived in country the 1st Flt.Pltn. had a off yellow triangular shape patch with a Bulldog. Your callsign printed on the bottom. Mine was "Puppy",given to me by my crewchief Hewitt aka "Huey".Later in my tour as crewchief on Bulldog#135 1st Flt. was using a oval shape yellow or orange colored patch with a black "slick". 2nd Flt. had a blue pentagon shape patch,Cobra's patch was round with a snake ready to strike. I have retained some for "Show and tell" which I will bring with me to the next Reunion. By the way, Larry Ruff-it was awesome talking with you Monday.Remember poop burning detail? Oh yeah! the good old days weren't always good. Thanx for your posts Brothers. God Bless....Clear,Lenny.
Lenny Adams <rtrwingnut@yahoo.com>
USA - Wednesday, January 13, 2016 at 06:46:40 (MST)

OK been on the phone again and will again ask for a little input about coins. John is almost out depending on him getting checks from those who already emailed him they were wanting some. To change them requires an up charge for the mold for another 50 being made. If we get more with a Snoopy Patch will that upset anyone? Than if those sell and we get more with an AH-1G instead of a B Model?? The reason I am coming up with this now is we have more people wanting coins and if there is a change now I know I would get the new one along with a few others. Than the idea of trading them can maybe be worked out at Reunions. Just an idea for those who like the Dave Powers Patch which closed the 1st Flight in 1973. Please any thing quickly because I need to start dealing with Kokomo and DC for 2016.
Ken Strong Jr
Candler, FL USA - Tuesday, January 12, 2016 at 20:41:30 (MST)

Dr Bill good to see you back. The coins John has are about gone but here is a repost of his address: Send Check or Money Order to: John Sartor 4833 Northerly Street Oceanside, CA 92056-2102 $20 per coin...
Ken Strong Jr
Candler, FL USA - Tuesday, January 12, 2016 at 15:11:22 (MST)

Hey all my 129th Bros, Tex, Mark, et.al. I'm back, as they say. At least I'm on my way back. Bin MIA. Was way out there on the dark fringe for quite a while(that's just past the edge and hangin' on by a toe for those lucky enough to have never visited the nasty place.) PTS had come back to bang hard on me again, then when I lost Debbie to breast cancer that just sent me over the edge. Pretty much like a total engine failure and tail rotor failure all at once...spinnin' down and out of control. My VA PTS therapist wanted to put me down a couple times, lock me up, if you kno what I mean. My awesome kids wouldn't have it. Saved me from the "rubber room". Anyway, finally startin' to sorta feel like myself after 2 plus hard years. So I'm just checkin'in to say hey. Glad to be back. tryin' to catch up on what I've been reading here. Wow! Quite a lot. Very sad to read about our recently departed. May they R.I.P.and meet up with all our other bros who left us way too soon. So what's the deal with the challenge coin I'm reading about here? I want some! Somebody please tell me how to get some. I'm automatically wondering if somehow there's a cobra included. Anyway I'm really glad to be finally finding my real self again. Talk to you later. Love to all my bros! Cobra Knight/Dr.Bill
Dr. Bill Gambrill <doktrbil@comcast.net>
Boothwyn, PA USA - Tuesday, January 12, 2016 at 13:55:32 (MST)

Sorry to hear of Gently's loss, may her mother RIP. OK again 129th history does show like Fred said a lot of things that may not have been right like moving people quickly. I guess Dave Powers managed to do something when looking back to a picture which appears they must have had a bunch of Snoopy Patches made with the 1st Flight all wearing them. So as our memories fade I also am looking back to the Fall of 72 pictures it seems that photos only had the 129th patch. At some point a couple patches came back because I had a shirt with a Snoopy Patch on it. For some reason I also had Jungle Fatiges with a "Strive For Excelance" Patch but maybe because I was the CE on "Ruthless 6" by the end of the year. That also seems to mean that 1st Flight had 12 Hueys with it not belonging to the unit. Who knows because we also seemed to have aircraft in pieces in the hanger that I don't remember ever flying.
Ken Strong Jr
Candler, FL USA - Tuesday, January 12, 2016 at 09:31:05 (MST)

Reading farther down the flight log I saw we lost another one of our 129th Brothers. Rest in peace Mike Johnson.
Robbie
Rochester, Ny USA - Tuesday, January 12, 2016 at 09:30:09 (MST)

Gently you are in our thoughts and prayers after hearing of the loss of your Mother. We are here for you!!! Stick don't work yourself up about the coin. Couldn't put everything on it. When Bill Wolf did the 129th book. It wasn't researched to reflect the early years. But, it depends on whom does the research. Like the time when you ask me to find out why David's name was on the Memorial at the rest area. It took a few phone calls and time. But, I got you the correct information plus David's Family members. Lets be proud of what we got. Always A Brother!!'
Alex Fernwalt. 901-487-0374
TN USA - Tuesday, January 12, 2016 at 09:28:42 (MST)

Gently, so sorry for your loss.
Robbie
Rochester, NY USA - Tuesday, January 12, 2016 at 09:20:46 (MST)

Mr.Gently. Sorry to hear about the passing of your Mom. Prayers for you &yours.
Lenny Adams <rtrwingnut@yahoo.com>
USA - Tuesday, January 12, 2016 at 06:13:15 (MST)

Mr.Gently So sorry about the passing of your Mom. Prayers for you & yours.
Lenny Adams <rtrwingnut@yahoo.com>
Mohegan Lake, N Y USA - Tuesday, January 12, 2016 at 06:10:58 (MST)

Gently, Prayers going out to you. May God Bless you too. Always a Brother-
John Sartor
USA - Monday, January 11, 2016 at 22:39:04 (MST)

Gently, I am sorry for your loss.
J. W. Wilson
Kinston N. C., USA - Monday, January 11, 2016 at 17:04:50 (MST)

morning flight, sad news gently my thoughts an prayers go out to you. wink 3/69/10/70
wink
winter haven, fl USA - Monday, January 11, 2016 at 08:29:12 (MST)

Sorry for your loss Gently. Dennis was the Pic when David Stamper was killed wearing of all things a snoopy patch. Yes I am upset about things when its not right
James A. Oliver
pembroke, ga USA - Monday, January 11, 2016 at 07:58:25 (MST)

Some sad news to report. Gently's mother has passed away. Sorry for your loss Gently. Blessings and prayers to you...................
Mark
USA - Monday, January 11, 2016 at 05:31:29 (MST)

ken, cant remember the dates for shadow. Smitty and I flew a lot with him Then we flew LOT WITH gABBY . after smitty left I still flew a lot with Gaby until I left to go the the 60th AHC.All that was part of Gabby losing his wings.They sent me to 60th, sent the crew chief home and after that I have no idea.Dennis, the pilot/dentist up Penn way was the PP that day and has a better understanding THAN i.I mean they got rid of us PDQ.
alvis
USA - Sunday, January 10, 2016 at 17:33:43 (MST)

Can't remember the flight platoon patches in the beginning of the unit. I do remember some of the nose art on a few of our choppers. One was snoopy on the doghouse. But, in 65-66 don't remember wearing flight platoon patches on our fatiges. Rainer has a original 129th Aviation Company patches. Most if not all original patches has Vietnamese newspaper backing on the patch. I think there were a lot of patches made between 65 and 73. In 66 don't remember seeing a lot of nose art on the choppers. Just 129th on the pilot doors. Of course the memory isn't as good with age. Wink we got spared out here. Some homes in downtown Memphis area had flood water on their door steps. John the coin looks good. Always A Brother!!!
Alex Fernwalt. 901-487-0374
TN USA - Sunday, January 10, 2016 at 11:40:30 (MST)

Thanks Jeff I will get that on my list but does anyone know what month & year he got to the unit and the same for when he left? Also what Plt he mostly flew with, guessing it was the same as Fred. Now I would like to put out a little bit of my point of view about things. Again Mark got a hold of me in 1996 the 1st time and it was about his brother so I let the whole thing pass in my mind. Back than most of us younger guys were still working and maybe I know for me was trying to forget everything. Now I do think it is all about the total History of the 129th and not what or who "Cheap Charlie" was on any given day there. I love the Snoopy Patch that "Stickman" had made. I also love the art work that the guys in England did for the Bulldog Logo because of the detail. In the end I love all my Brothers and those others who have put so much into keeping the 129th alive when we are all gone.
Ken Strong Jr
Candler, FL USA - Sunday, January 10, 2016 at 09:54:06 (MST)

morning flight, john got my coin, great looking. now all I have to remember is to carry it when going to our reunions. oh boy. alex, how you do with all the flooding in your area, no problems I hope. wink 3/69-10/70
wink
winter haven, fl USA - Sunday, January 10, 2016 at 09:24:20 (MST)

I think the coin is great!!! Good job, John!
Dave Powers
USA - Sunday, January 10, 2016 at 08:09:22 (MST)

Shadow was buried in Columbia S.C.. He worked as a security guard at the time of his passing. STICKMAN, I still think the odds of meeting you in that Florida Rest Area is greater than hitting the Powerball.
alvis
USA - Sunday, January 10, 2016 at 07:04:44 (MST)

Ken Strong: Info for CW2 Alton "Shadow" Page Flight School Class: 70-39 Date of Birth: 2-8-1950 Date of Death: 4-24-2008 Columbia, SC Hope this is what you needed. Snapper 71-72
Jeff Sauers
USA - Sunday, January 10, 2016 at 06:32:55 (MST)

Ken Strong: CW2 Alton "Shadow" Page Flight School Class: 70-39 Date Of Birth: 2-8-1950 Date Of Death: 4-24-2008 Columbia, SC Hope this helps.
Jeff Sauers
USA - Sunday, January 10, 2016 at 06:21:03 (MST)

Wrong is wrong enough said.
James A. Oliver
Pembroke, ga USA - Saturday, January 09, 2016 at 21:21:27 (MST)

I think the coin is great!!! Good job, John!
Dave Powers
USA - Saturday, January 09, 2016 at 18:43:41 (MST)

When I drew up the plans for the 129th Challenge Coin.. I was looking for something that covered from 196? to 1973. This meant patches and Helicopters. I guess I was looking for something that represented the 129th AHC over all. This Coin I felt hit the mark. Our Heritage. I'm just saying too... Always a Brother-
John Sartor
USA - Saturday, January 09, 2016 at 17:33:11 (MST)

Thanks for the info Dave as I remember both of those patches but again need to say I remember a bunch of different ones by the time I got there. Point being it would be hard to make everyone happy but I still love the coins which it looks like John will need to have more made already. Also back to Fred I looked and found that I am missing most info on Alton Page. So who would have his info?
Ken Strong Jr
Candler, FL USA - Saturday, January 09, 2016 at 17:29:13 (MST)

One other little note: I saw the yellow ellipse patch on eBay several years ago, and it was described as the 129th 1st platoon patch. The current bid was $200 at the time! Wished I'd have taken a footlocker full of them home!
Dave Powers
USA - Saturday, January 09, 2016 at 16:35:27 (MST)

Greetings Flight, I just wanted to put my 2 cents in. It's true that Lou's 1st platoon isn't the same as the rest of the 1st platoon patches. But I have to say that there was also (I believe) another version after Lou's: it was an elliptical or oval shaped yellow one with a black silhouetted Huey on it. That was the version I first had on my uniforms when I hit Lane in February of 1971. I was the guy who "designed" the Snoopy patch that Jim referred to, probably around May of 1971, and it was worn the rest of my tour, until January 1972 when I DEROS'd. Don't know what happened after that. Hope that clears up things a bit. John. I received the outstanding coin today, and I will cherish it, regardless of what 1st platoon patch it bears. It's all part of our history and heritage... Very proper and fitting. Thanks, I'll take 3 more, John!
Dave Powers
USA - Saturday, January 09, 2016 at 16:31:37 (MST)

And for those of us who knew and called him friend David Stamper the courageous young man he was also wore snoopy patch. Stickman just saying
James A. Oliver
Pembroke , Ga USA - Saturday, January 09, 2016 at 15:53:25 (MST)

Thank you John I'm sorry but I had to post that. The book is the same way. We just lost a brother this week from 1st flt who wore the snoopy patch. Rip Mike. Stickman just saying
James A. Oliver
pembroke, ga USA - Saturday, January 09, 2016 at 12:17:32 (MST)

I received my coin today John and I must say it is a beautiful piece. However the first flt patch does not represent those of us from 1971 and onward as our patch was snoopy. That patch along with all the other plot patches were taken. I was medivaced and did not no that they were given back later..left out again. Just say in Stickman
James A. Oliver
pembroke, ga USA - Saturday, January 09, 2016 at 12:05:03 (MST)

Fred that is one of the things I have been working on for an updated contact list. Have been trying to add those who we have lost and their date of death for when eer we can get it all fixed.
Ken Strong Jr
Candler, FL USA - Friday, January 08, 2016 at 20:17:34 (MST)

Gone but Not Forgotten. A noble phrase indeed. We honor those who were lost to us in Vietnam. As we should. What about those who have been in here but no longer here? Those like, Alton Page (Shadow), Jim Westwang (Smitty), Fred Scaggs, and a large handful of others. Perhaps should there not be a list of their names somewhere on this unit page? I put this forth before you folks for your consideration. Up to you guys to decide.
alvis
USA - Friday, January 08, 2016 at 18:36:09 (MST)

Flowers sent from the 129th AHC to Mike's Family. L-J
gently
USA - Thursday, January 07, 2016 at 16:48:19 (MST)

SLOW HAND SALUTE FOR 1ST. LT. EDWIN S. BRAGUE, PILOT 129 TH. AHC CO. KIA 1-7-67. RIP.
FOSTER W. BRAGUE USMC VIETNAM VET.
PLAINS, PA. USA - Wednesday, January 06, 2016 at 22:02:02 (MST)

God willing and the creek don't rise. Interesting bit of info on that saying and its not what you think. Its a very old saying/phrase, coming from around the time the "frontier" was still Alabama, Tenn, Ky, you get the picture. God willing means exactly that but The "Creek don't rise" actually means the Creek Indians who occupied much of that land the Euros were trying to settle.
alvis
USA - Wednesday, January 06, 2016 at 17:29:17 (MST)

Morning Bite&Strikers. Happy New Year. Can I get info on purchasing a 129th lic plate frame and a challenge coin? Just returned from Christmas vacationing out in Ohio. Son Danny is USAF captain at Wright-Patterson.If you ever get a chance,the National Air Force museum is a must see! I'm officially retired from N Y State csea now, so I'll be harassing you brothers alot now. Plan on finally making a 129th get together in June too,Lord willing n' the creek don't rise. [no offense to those of you near Missouri] I see that our crew numbers are diminishing.A sadness every time I hear another member of out proud unit passes. A slow hand Salute for Mike. Rest in peace Brother. Clear Left,Lenny.
Lenny Adams <rtrwingnut@yahoo.com>
Mohegan Lake, N Y USA - Wednesday, January 06, 2016 at 08:06:33 (MST)

Thanks for the heads up Jim. I have to admit again that I spent most of yesterday missing Mike. Some things are sad & funny at the same time I guess. Just remember him as being somewhat funny way back than and his great Army issued glasses were part of that. Thinking back it maybe wasn't funny making fun of him for scaring women away or that his gun never worked right. Wysocki would just blame you guys who came before us for wearing them out over the years. I am still so very thankful that he did find this site and that we were able to make connections here and on the phone. The best part is ending each call with saying we love each other. I regret that I don't have more time to make these calls but knowing that when I get off they are mostly over an hour long. Think the last time I talked to Lt Lackey the phones went dead after 2 and a half hours. Off the subject but again with the coins they ae just about gone already. So how many were still wanting some? John is wondering if we should get more made plus have had some questions about the 129th hat pins if we had more of them made?
Ken Strong Jr
Candler, FL USA - Tuesday, January 05, 2016 at 10:21:16 (MST)

Ken Strong, I received your Flight Helmet from the auction. I want you to know that It will be repaired and donated to American Huey 369 for use as a spare for flight operation. I hope you don't mind but I will keep your name on the back of the helmet. That way, everybody that wears it will know it was a true heroes helmet. Always a brother, Jim Crigler
Jim Crigler <jimc@mrwinona.com>
Winona, MN USA - Tuesday, January 05, 2016 at 08:45:04 (MST)

Slow hand salute to Mike. May you rest in peace. You won't be forgotten. Always A Brother!!! 1st Flight Platoon 65-66
Alex Fernwalt 901-487-0374
TN USA - Monday, January 04, 2016 at 13:47:27 (MST)

Stickman called to give me the sad news about Mike. Just had talked to him the other day when he was wishing me a Happy New Year and waiting to get out of the Hospital again. He was so happy that he got to see Norman & his wife before the holidays and really going to miss his calls. Again it is always great when we get together but hard when we loose a Brother. Harder when it was when it was one we served with in the 129th. So happy to say he was a friend in Nam and was great having him back in Our lives these past few years.
Ken Strong Jr
Candler, FL USA - Monday, January 04, 2016 at 13:21:49 (MST)

My heart is saddened by the loss.Spread your wings and may you rest in peace Brother. Stickman
James A. Oliver
pembroke, ga USA - Monday, January 04, 2016 at 13:11:32 (MST)

Some sad news guys. Huey Gunner Mike "3 shot" Johnson of 129th 1st Flt Platoon 1972 died this Morning. Montana Norman and his wife Carolyn had just visited him less than 2 weeks ago. I wish I had. I did however mail him one of those fantastic 129th Challenge coins made by John Sartor. I will try to attend the services as it is only a 3 hour drive. God Bless you Mike and may you now rest in peace. Jim Crigler
Jim Crigler <jimc@mrwinona.com>
Winona, MN USA - Monday, January 04, 2016 at 09:59:00 (MST)

WOW......must be lots of hang overs.......................
Mark
USA - Sunday, January 03, 2016 at 20:30:06 (MST)

Hope everyone had a Merry Christmas. Happy & healthy New Year wishes. Stay safe!
Jim Hydinger <country5@wi-net.com>
Rosholt, WI USA - Thursday, December 31, 2015 at 22:13:01 (MST)

Hope I am finding all my Brother's doing well as we get ready to start 2016, so Happy New Year.
Ken Strong Jr
Candler, FL USA - Thursday, December 31, 2015 at 16:56:14 (MST)

Well waiting og the flood waters to reach Memphis. The Mississippi river will be with in about 8 feet of a all time record. I'm about 15 miles from the Mississippi River. But, some of the rivers that are out here fed into it. So, hopefully the won't back them up. Been rough through the holidays in our 30 mile radius. But, has hit Texas and the mid-west. Hope 2016 bring some hope for the people whom lost Family and homes due to theses storms nation wide. have a safe New years. Always A Brother!!!
Alex Fernwalt 901-487-0374 <afernwal@comcast.net>
Tennessee USA - Thursday, December 31, 2015 at 10:17:09 (MST)

Before I get caught up in the celebration let me wish a happy new year to one and all, lets hope 2016 is a good one. Simon, Nina, Brad et al.
Simon Johnson <simon_johnson@talktalk.net>
Mellor, 509 County UK - Thursday, December 31, 2015 at 05:24:45 (MST)

Tale care Alex. L-G
gently
USA - Wednesday, December 30, 2015 at 21:01:56 (MST)

Wishing all a safe, Blessed New Year. Think the Great 129th In DC this June!!!!!!.always a brother...............
Mark
USA - Wednesday, December 30, 2015 at 18:09:38 (MST)

One....two....
Gale
USA - Wednesday, December 30, 2015 at 18:03:50 (MST)

TEST
Mark
USA - Wednesday, December 30, 2015 at 14:50:13 (MST)

Thanks John, I got my coin today.
J. W. Wilson
Kinston, N.C. USA - Monday, December 28, 2015 at 15:54:13 (MST)

John - Check's in the mail for the coin... thanks, and Happy New year to all!
Dave Powers
Montrose, CO USA - Monday, December 28, 2015 at 07:50:34 (MST)

john check in the mail coin. wink
wink
winter haven, fl USA - Sunday, December 27, 2015 at 08:59:20 (MST)

Matt, you need to send Alex the website for the License Plate Frames. Always a Brother-
John Sartor <johnsartor@yahoo.com>
USA - Sunday, December 27, 2015 at 06:17:47 (MST)

Haven't seen any info about the frames? Always A Brother!!!
Alex Fernwalt. 901-487-0374 <afernwal@comcast.net>
USA - Saturday, December 26, 2015 at 23:10:26 (MST)

Merry Christmas to all, and a happy new year. Another thanks to John as I now have these great 129th license plate frames. First the coins and now the info for the frames. Looks to be a great new year....Blessings to you and yours.....Clear Left, my brothers..
Matthew Casey <mcasey1947@msn.com>
California USA - Saturday, December 26, 2015 at 18:14:56 (MST)

John, Checks in the mail for my coins.....hope everybody had a blessed Christmas.....
Mark
USA - Saturday, December 26, 2015 at 13:21:30 (MST)

Rough few days around here. We live on the Mississippi and Tennessee line. Tornadoes Wedsday nice 76 and sunny yesterday. Then at 12;30 this morning strong storms started to moved through. At 7am headed to Mississippi to pick up in-law's to bring them to our house. First thing as I was driving. I remembered our Christmas at Dong Ba thin 1965. I was on guard duty pouring rain at times eating c-rations. Was better than the dehydrated stuff they were serving. Next thing I see was the devastation left by the tornadoes. Homes and a church destroyed. Trees and power lines down. It was like a war zone. It's hard to say Merry Christmas. So my 129th Family have a safe Christmas and New Year. Always a Brother!!
Alex Fernwalt 901-487-0374 <afernwal@comcast.net>
TN USA - Friday, December 25, 2015 at 09:59:13 (MST)

Merry Christmas All. Got the coins last night and a check for the helmet. John they are better than I had hoped for. So guys don't think they will last long.
Ken Strong Jr
Candler, FL USA - Friday, December 25, 2015 at 08:58:20 (MST)

merry xmas to all and hopes of good health to you and your familes.
alvis
USA - Friday, December 25, 2015 at 08:21:28 (MST)

Hey Santa was just here and picked up some 129th AHC Coins to give out to a few. Have you gotten yours yet? I've got some left... If you are out with others, ether eating or drinking, to see who pays the bill... everyone pulls out there challenge coin and the person or persons that don't have one pays. Plus it shows how prude you where to belong to that unit... I'M PRUDE !! Always a Brother-
John Sartor <johnsartor@yahoo.com>
USA - Thursday, December 24, 2015 at 11:08:27 (MST)

Merry Christmas Soldiers! L-G
Gently
USA - Thursday, December 24, 2015 at 10:15:42 (MST)

John, I received the coins in today's mail. They are neat, THANKS AGAIN. Gale, THANKS for the card. And to the 129th family have a MERRY CHRISTMAS and a HAPPY NEW YEAR.
Paul Boggs
Niles, MI USA - Wednesday, December 23, 2015 at 19:55:28 (MST)

Just want to wish all my Brothers & Sisters A Merry Christmas & A Happy New Year take care
Ray Gagner <gagnerray@yahoo.com>
Street, MD. USA - Tuesday, December 22, 2015 at 07:57:23 (MST)

Merry Christmas To all our friends and brothers. Be careful out there
Rick England
USA - Tuesday, December 22, 2015 at 05:25:05 (MST)

From the 191st to the 129th. Merry Christmas guys.
Harrell Guidry
Groves, tx USA - Monday, December 21, 2015 at 19:25:30 (MST)

morning flight, just wanted to say merry xmas to all and hopefully a good new years. gale got your card an I forgot what its called but I think its the best one yet. wink 3/69-10/70
wink
winter haven, fl USA - Monday, December 21, 2015 at 08:58:03 (MST)

just want to wish everyone A merry Christmas. And A Happy New year Take care everyone
Ray Gagner <gagnerray@yahoo.com>
Street, MD. USA - Monday, December 21, 2015 at 05:55:33 (MST)

Thanks Gale
Rick England
USA - Monday, December 21, 2015 at 04:56:42 (MST)

I read the E-mails everyday but seldom make a comment. But during this Christmas season I want to wish everyone a VERY MERRY CHRISTMAS andA HAPPY NEW YEAR. I also want to especially thank all those who have passed before us, and say you are still remembered and will never be forgot..
Larry Dyer <larry_dyer47@yahoo.com>
Largo, Fl USA - Monday, December 21, 2015 at 02:07:18 (MST)

Thanks for the card gale
p McGraw
lasalle, il USA - Sunday, December 20, 2015 at 18:17:34 (MST)

To All My Amigos & their families - A Very Merry Christmas & a Happy New Year. Be safe.
Bruno E Sanchez
Laredo, Tx USA - Sunday, December 20, 2015 at 11:11:57 (MST)

ALL have a MERRY CHRISTMAS from Sandra & me.
Art
USA - Sunday, December 20, 2015 at 10:45:43 (MST)

Well a few days until Christmas. But, wanted to wish all the 129th Family a wonderful and safe Christmas and New Years. Always Brother!!!
Alex Fernwalt 901-487-0374 <afernwal@comcast.net>
TN USA - Sunday, December 20, 2015 at 08:18:13 (MST)

Merry Christmas to all my Brothers on here. Gale, Ted & John I have gotten yours cards. As always Gale you made a great one. Sorry that I still am not supporting the Post Office that much but things are almost funny here. The Grand Daughter made the mistake of taking out the outgoing mail last week which I made her take back. Guess she was upset because when the guy came he was yelling about it being in the back of the box. Now everyday I have to dig as far back as I can to get ours. At least I have all the items boxed up to take to the Post Office this week. So in the mean time also wish you all a Happy New Year.
Ken Strong Jr
Candler, FL USA - Sunday, December 20, 2015 at 07:15:06 (MST)

cruzing around on the web/u tube, I came across this documentary by the NVA on /about ROKs and the US. did you know that we raped all the women, cut off their breast, then killed them or that we pulled the legs off children? Cany believe they thought people would believe stuff like this. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ixd_ZWO7vog
alvis
USA - Saturday, December 19, 2015 at 18:25:28 (MST)

John received the 129th coin yesterday. Good job!! Always A Brother!!!
Alex Fernwalt. 901-487-0374
TN USA - Friday, December 18, 2015 at 05:48:04 (MST)

John, got my coins today. Thanks a lot. Also, Gale I got the latest Christmas card from you. Thanks so much. Merry Christmas to all of my 129th Brothers and sisters. Rob
Robbie
Rochester, NY USA - Thursday, December 17, 2015 at 14:13:20 (MST)

Bidding closed at midnight last night. Winners: Jesus Nut, OAT Gauge & T/R Hub Paul Boggs $15......Booklet that shows all systems for OH-13, CH-47s and Hueys as of 1970 Paul Boggs $15....Helmet Jim Criger $150. All the items belong to Ken Strong. Pay him and let him know your addy if he doesn't have it. Thanks to those who participated. L-G
gently
USA - Wednesday, December 16, 2015 at 21:57:40 (MST)

If you haven't received a message from me that your coin has shipped, Then I haven't received your check. Let's get your coin(s)... All ways your Brother-
John Sartor <johnsartor@yahoo.com>
USA - Wednesday, December 16, 2015 at 21:16:01 (MST)

I received the coin yesterday, thank you John. Rainer
Rainer Bauer <bauerrv1@gmail.com>
USA - Wednesday, December 16, 2015 at 07:05:56 (MST)

Gently, I tried to send you a bid but it was rejected. Said was not a valed address. I will bid $100 on the Jesus nut, OAT gauge and Tail rotor hub.and $25 on the Arrment Manuel.
Ron Paye
USA - Wednesday, December 16, 2015 at 05:22:30 (MST)

Bidding ends at midnight. Check your emails for the bids so far. L-G
gently
USA - Tuesday, December 15, 2015 at 15:20:33 (MST)

John Thank You I got the coin
Rick England
USA - Tuesday, December 15, 2015 at 04:26:25 (MST)

Matt, don't forget about the "Old Bold Pilots" meeting every Wednesday Morning... 7am to 9am. It's basically a get together and have breakfast. Meeting is held at Denney's in Oceanside, CA. Hwy 78 at El Camino Real. Brother forever-
John Sartor
USA - Sunday, December 13, 2015 at 18:13:15 (MST)

Matt that is So Good to hear that you were able to pick it up and see John. Just got my check made out so I can get it in the mail tomorrow.
Ken Strong Jr
Candler, FL USA - Sunday, December 13, 2015 at 15:20:42 (MST)

Just wanted to tell the flight that I had the pleasure of picking up my Challenge Coin in person. John is was great to meet you and talk about our times with the unit. The Coin is Great, you'll be glad you got one........always a brother.....Clear Left....Matt Casey
Matt Casey
Hemet, CA USA - Sunday, December 13, 2015 at 06:17:55 (MST)

Helmet bid at $150. L-G
Gently
USA - Friday, December 11, 2015 at 09:17:00 (MST)

The bid for the helmet just went up to $110. L-J
Gently
USA - Friday, December 11, 2015 at 08:42:13 (MST)

Hey Ray, Great to see ya man...........................
Mark
USA - Thursday, December 10, 2015 at 08:35:39 (MST)

Send Check or Money Order to: John Sartor 4833 Northerly Street Oceanside, CA 92056-2102 $20 per coin...
John Sartor <johnsartor@yahoo.com>
USA - Wednesday, December 09, 2015 at 10:18:38 (MST)

Just saying hi to everyone..Take care
Ray Gagner <gagnerray@yahoo.com>
Street , MD> USA - Tuesday, December 08, 2015 at 14:56:14 (MST)

John what address do we need to send it to. Always A Brother!!!
Alex Fernwalt. 901-487-0374 <afernwal@comcast.net>
TN USA - Tuesday, December 08, 2015 at 14:39:22 (MST)

Bid update. Check your emails...I send them there. L-G 1. Jesus Nut, OAT Gauge & T/R Hub: Paul Boggs $15 2. It is a copy that I(Ken Strong) kept when a President in 1977 dumped on the Rep of China. If you never saw one it show all systems for OH-13, CH-47s and Hueys as of 1970: Paul Boggs $15 3. Regular Gentex Helmet, NSN 8415-00-144-4981 in good shape but needs the foam in ear speaker holder, new ear pads and missing the mic: Criger $100(for our 369 brothers)
Gently
USA - Tuesday, December 08, 2015 at 12:29:52 (MST)

The 129th AHC Coins are being shipped to me. Let's get your money to me for the coins! $20 per coin, check or money order.... Brothers forever-
John C Sartor <johnsartor@yahoo.com>
USA - Tuesday, December 08, 2015 at 10:04:13 (MST)

How can we find out what the high bids are for the auction?
Ron Paye
USA - Monday, December 07, 2015 at 21:51:18 (MST)

Ken go to the Helicopter section and click the tail number and it gives the crew names as of May 1967.
Alex
USA - Saturday, December 05, 2015 at 12:33:22 (MST)

Ralph Sorti, I think Freddy Darnell Pyle was crew chief on 839 after March 67. I think a guy from Kentucky called Willie before him
J. W. Wilson
Kinston, N C. USA - Saturday, December 05, 2015 at 06:42:24 (MST)

Thanks Alex really want to find these guys. Also we are making another camping trip on Monday for a week and hope to have the internet as they told us. Last time the campground system was messed up. For all up North just wanted to say I am setting here with a coat on as it only got to 73 today here.
Ken Strong Jr
Candler, FL USA - Friday, December 04, 2015 at 16:55:01 (MST)

Ken: didn't find Tim Stem on the personnel rosters which are located in the gallery section. Alex
Alex
USA - Friday, December 04, 2015 at 06:08:20 (MST)

Ken: Tim Stem was 65-66. Alex
Alex Fernwalt. 901-487-0374
TN USA - Friday, December 04, 2015 at 05:58:27 (MST)

Just adding another bit of info about getting coins. Send check or money order to: John Sartor 4833 Northerly Street Oceanside,CA 92056-2102. Cost: $20 each
Ken Strong Jr
Candler, FL USA - Thursday, December 03, 2015 at 19:47:15 (MST)

I have a question that I don't have answers for. Does anyone remember Tim Stem who was a CE on Cobra 686. I am just taking him off my email list as he passed away Jan 27, 2012. Just trying to find out when he was in the unit for sure.
Ken Strong Jr
Candler, FL USA - Thursday, December 03, 2015 at 19:35:06 (MST)

My email: gentlyjs@yahoo.com. L-G
gently
USA - Wednesday, December 02, 2015 at 18:48:59 (MST)

Gently, can you send me your email address?
John Sartor <johnsartor@yahoo.com>
USA - Wednesday, December 02, 2015 at 06:23:11 (MST)

Our VFW Post 3612 has procured Helicopter UH-1D 65-09839 from US Army TACOM a few years back for a static memorial in our community. We just had it repainted, and are now putting the elevators, main and tail rotors back on. Our plan is to have everything in place for a May 2016 Memorial Day Dedication. If you have any history of the aircraft or log books of former crew members, we would love to include that as part of the dedication.
Ralph J. Storti <Ralph.Storti@storticonsulting.net>
Willow Grove, PA USA - Wednesday, December 02, 2015 at 04:02:50 (MST)

Sue had Smittys portorit 3/4 done when he died. Still have it.
alvis
USA - Tuesday, December 01, 2015 at 18:02:57 (MST)

Let's bid!!!! L-G
Gently
USA - Tuesday, December 01, 2015 at 16:25:17 (MST)

Amen, Brothers Alex and Mark... I'm thankful for you all in this hallowed place. You are all my heroes, and want to thank you for helping to make me the person I am today, and several of you who saved my life, and some many times. Blessings...
Dave Powers
USA - Sunday, November 29, 2015 at 15:02:35 (MST)

Wake up. We are getting worse then a bunch of old hens. We don't have a General or a President of the 129th. Yes we have many whom served in the 129th. And, am glad to serve with many of you with my two tours from 65-68. But, once again state this site started as a tribute from a younger Brother to his older Brother whom was KIA and was with the 129th. But, over the years it has become more than what Mark ever expected. Yes, we have Brothers and Sisters whom weren't in the 129th. Many here were Family or Friends of our KIA's. Or wanting to find someone in the 129th whom served in the 129th. But, we have Welcomed to our 129th Family. And, Fred you have suffered a major loss to your life in Susan. But, everyone whom met her will always remember her and Smitty, Shadow, Cups and many more whom have gone before us. Remember everyone whom visit here were Family. And, the ones whom fought along our KIA'S let's hold our heads high and proud and show that were are the Soldiers of the 129th 65 thru 73. And, glad your Family is enjoying the life you are providing for them here in our Great Country. Always A Brothet!!!
Alex Fetnwalt 901-487-0374 <afernwal@comcast.net>
TN USA - Sunday, November 29, 2015 at 08:42:41 (MST)

When I wrote that, I had just remembered that meeting. I was surprised and it was like seeing an old friend.
alvis
USA - Friday, November 27, 2015 at 20:38:02 (MST)

Fred, I have never had a gas cylinder for a 60. What I do have is a gas cylinder "piston" for a 60 that was given to me by Lee Wood back when we owned the bar.......
Mark
USA - Friday, November 27, 2015 at 17:05:13 (MST)

Hey John, I did not purposely mis-spell your name. IT WAS a mistake. idle down and cool your jets. BTW, someone was named "the general" and it wasn't me, nor Mark. Mark has given more to this unit in the past 20 years than any two of us put together, not counting gently.I fully realize if Mark could have, in any way, not only would he have been in country,but with the 129th. Also, the 498th FROM Vietnam, are our brothers. They simply are not from the 129th but are from Anson. Darn if I would have flown out unarmed, after my first flight.Those guys in Kokomo with the bird, well, they have the bird. They have been kind to us, but they still are NOT 129th. Now, if anyone has a problem with me objecting to stuff done in the dark, then claiming "its for the 129th", I stand by my feeling that its just wrong and BS. Its been done a few times b4, for someones personel benefit and that is low life. One more thing, Mark, do you still have that gas cyclinder for the 60?
alvis
USA - Friday, November 27, 2015 at 13:59:03 (MST)

Thank you Mark again for everything. I got home last night and just ended up depressed between things on here, emails and voice messages. Fred, Sue was loved and is missed by all that knew her here. Many were also her friends on Facebook so her like several other wives did a better job of keeping us up to date on things going on. She fought a long hard fight with Cancer and doubt she would be happy about you being upset with your Brothers here. Also John took on the coin idea and Mark is covering the cost. He also has made changes to it based on things I ask him to do with input from others. It is based on the patches from this site with two aircraft on the front. Sorry no AH-G but the point is it can only do so much and the cost is in part based on what colors are being used. So please keep an open mind when we get the final product. Last for anyone getting an email from Gently about tents. For those who just went to Kokomo, you know what we just bought and work there. PS, George I want you to know that I am Happy for you and your new family. Really Family is what this site is all about.
Ken Strong Jr
Candler, FL USA - Friday, November 27, 2015 at 11:18:11 (MST)

One more thing, if any of you have a beef with one another, please make contact with each other and work your differences out , out in the world. Please refrain from doing so in this Sacred place, Thank you in advance.........
Mark
USA - Friday, November 27, 2015 at 10:08:32 (MST)

Well , It is correct, I am not the Captain of this unit. I was not in the 129th. I was not in Vietnam. Never claimed to be any of these things. I also have never and would never kicked anybody off the 129th page that was in the unit , unless and only after continued rebuke was ignored, and that has never happened. If anybody needs anything, get a hold of me and I will try my best to help or find someone who can. ..........oh, and by the way, I am thankful for each and everyone of you. You have excepted me as one of your own and call me Brother. Believe me, I take this very seriously........ Happy Thanksgiving to all of you and your loved ones and a Heavenly, Blessed Thankgiving to those that are no longer with us.....................now I am opening a fire hydrant on this fire. I was unawear on the chatter in here due to the fact that I fasted off of all electronic devieces for the holiday. A self imposed dicipline act. The least I can do for what has been giving to me in Blessings underserved that I have been giving. Words a powerful men. May we be granted the Wisdom to choose ours wisely. God Bless you all............always, just, a brother.....
Mark
USA - Friday, November 27, 2015 at 10:02:57 (MST)

morning flight, hey Fred relax you'll give yourself a heart attack. I went back to georges posting an he meant no more than he stated, some good news for a change we all miss sue. this is one reason why I hate the holiday season, it tents to bring out the worst in us.espeically vets, for what reason I don't know. maybe because while in nam we all lost something that can never be replaced. I could think of a number of things but none of them fit,at least I can't see it. it's like what I wrote in poem years ago. I would go to functions with family or friends an set and watch everyone having a good time an all I could think was why not me. but for what ever the reason is for the way I am I try not to take it out others,at least I try. enough said wink 3/69-10/70
wink
winter haven, fl USA - Friday, November 27, 2015 at 09:14:08 (MST)

Alvis, since you have no respect for me. Well guess what... I'm beginning to have no respect for you. So lets leave it there.
John Sartor
USA - Friday, November 27, 2015 at 06:27:35 (MST)

WTF you talking about j0hnny. You have a problem and want to be a smart mouth.. guess I will have to make a reunion, While I am at it, George, I sure as heck hope that wasn't a poke at my wife dying.
alvis
USA - Thursday, November 26, 2015 at 22:56:08 (MST)

Pelvis, i read you entry of November 24th. By the way, my last name is SARTOR and yes I am proud of my time with the 129th. Send me your address and I will be more happy to send you a copy of the proof since you are in charge of the 129th.
John Sartor
USA - Thursday, November 26, 2015 at 19:39:59 (MST)

Hope you all have a happy Thanksgiving from us here in the UK. Simon, Nina, Brad et al.
Simon Johnson <simon_johnson@talktalk.net>
Mellor, 509 County UK - Thursday, November 26, 2015 at 11:47:35 (MST)

Thanks Dennis,you need to talk them into zippers
Paul McGrath
USA - Thursday, November 26, 2015 at 08:57:19 (MST)

Happy Thanksgiving to all. Everybody have a Nice day with friends and Family, but don't forget those who can't be with thiers today. Paul,best of luck on your surgery, as a pro of having heart surgeries(9), I know you we be ok.
Dennis Fuerstenau <dpfirst50@yahoo(dot)com>
Fort Walton Beach, Florida USA - Thursday, November 26, 2015 at 06:02:59 (MST)

Happy turkey day be careful out there
Rick England
USA - Thursday, November 26, 2015 at 05:23:10 (MST)

Not sure what I did this time,but I am just gonna quietly back out.gently please retract my bids.I have got heart surgery on Thursday and I don't have the patience to quibble about petty bull'the way I look at it is we were all at lane and I seen lots worse places
Paul McGrath
lasalle, il USA - Thursday, November 26, 2015 at 00:13:09 (MST)

Check your emails. I just sent out an update on bids and items for our auction. Our own Melody donated a necklace and earrings for your gals. Thanks Mel!!! Remember to email me your bids. Wrongway donated a bracelet at Kokomo, but I don't have a picture of it. Wrongway? How about it. Or a description at least. I will update you every time the bids change. And remember: Thanksgiving is a verb. L-G
Gently
USA - Wednesday, November 25, 2015 at 12:27:32 (MST)

To all my Amigos from the 129th AHC. I wish you & yours a very Happy Thanksgiving. Ken Stong: One of the 129th slicks ended up with D troop 3rd Sqdn 5th Cav @ Ft Lewis,WA. after Nam . I don't recall the tail number.But, it was a 129er, for sure.
Bruno E Sanchez
Laredo, Tx USA - Wednesday, November 25, 2015 at 11:46:54 (MST)

First wishing Everyone a Great Thanksgiving. Also everyone please bring the Coin deal to rest as John is taking care of it and to everyone there were more people involved than just Mark. He is getting them made and will let us all know what we need to do when he gets them. We have so many different contact points to try and get 129th folks back together with us. So for Thanksgiving I am Thankful to all of those who have done so much for us. That includes a few who most never know about who have asked us about those old Hueys which were with the Unit. Many of which were assigned to other outfits in Vietnam but have ended up with a Bulldog painted on their nose. Really we can't keep track of all those who never had anything to do with us using info to care for our old birds. Yes there are those in South Africa who do things for profit. Still happy that some continue to make our history known. Guess even counting those who might swipe pictures from online to keep for whatever purpose they might have.
Ken Strong Jr
Candler, FL USA - Wednesday, November 25, 2015 at 11:40:06 (MST)

morning flight, George sounds like things are going good. it's got to be tough with two difference cultures trying to merge together as one, have a great thanksgiving an to all of the 129ers an family. wink
wink
winter haven, fl USA - Wednesday, November 25, 2015 at 09:45:38 (MST)

And a Happy Thanks Giveing to ALL- Life is good here in this US/Vietnanmese house. Wife&Daughter just doing great just thought I'd let you all know how I'm doing SMILE I'm just trying to spread a little good news for a ChANGE
George B
SSomerset , Ma USA - Wednesday, November 25, 2015 at 08:17:49 (MST)

you guys sure read a lot into things. First off, 498 is NOT part of the 129th, they are the 498 and very proud of it, as they should be. And yes, many people have been good to the 129th and some folks in here. BUT, BUT, if you did not join our outfit in Vietnam, then you/they are assocate members, period. That's ok. NOW, IF YOU want a challenge coin, that's great, even a good idea for some. But if it has to be approved by someone who wasn't in the 129th is BS. Perhaps someone should have posted a pic and ask what the 129th members thought. After all, we(including me) are the 129th.It seems odd to me that someone can get booted off this site by someone who wasn't in the 129th or even a Nam Vet.Dont get me wrong, My opinion of mark is high. He is a very decent person and just an all around nice guy. But he isn't captian of the 129th. BTW, many of you don't know, and the rest forgot, but I have a 129th, tax free, Indiana state charity.( and I ask for input from members here) Simon., bradly and Phil? nice folks. was around when they started on the 509 and as I remember it, Phil ask. That was nice of him as he could have just blown us off and did the bird anyway he wanted. Bill Wolf..I seem to remember him wanting input from 129th members. If I remember correctly, someone brought up trying to make the 129th name and art, our legal property. I think someone checked into it and said it couldn't be done. That came up when I found a Greek or Turkey outfit had made a computer game using the 60th AHC and ghostrider name(which I also flew with)ofthe game. Sure hate to see something like that get done to the 129th.just be aware that anyone can use our 129th name and image for whatever they want,including cheapping our name. That's why I don't like the coin thing being done without 129th folks approval.ALL of us, not just two or three people.Dont know how you feel stator, but I am proud of my time with the 129th in Vietnam and I want to keep its image clean and shiny. Same with the 60th ahc
alvis
USA - Tuesday, November 24, 2015 at 21:35:51 (MST)

Paul..what bracelet? I will send out the bids to everyone via email after the bracelet question gets answered. We all love you Fred....freedom of speech is allowed here unless it's about politics:>)) L-G
Gently
USA - Tuesday, November 24, 2015 at 11:47:20 (MST)

Now one more thing that I want to be a little blunt about and is not pointing to anyone. We were all in the same unit regardless of what we did or what rank we were. I got there as a SP4 and left as a PFC so had my only Art-15 while there. Their were folks that I had issues with at that time but would just give them a big hug to see them again today. That is any guy no matter what rank. Next are all the people who have done s much for the 129th while others don't give credit. Phil is making the 509 and people in the UK learn about who we were and are. Simmon has got us on the BBC and ABC News here. John and the American Huey guys have given many a chance to feel young again. Mark has built the site and over the past twenty years already now has brought us back together. Gently has just tried to be the mother BullDog. Last of all those few 498th guys are part of Our group. To end this my only bitch is trying to get info from you guys can sometime feel like I am pulling teeth. I know we all have lives, PTSD and medical issues. So if I can't get the Contact List fixed please don't get upset when things happen which people missed and than feel left out.
Ken Strong Jr
Candler, FL USA - Tuesday, November 24, 2015 at 10:16:19 (MST)

OK Guys you are all my Brothers and love you all. Mostly from my point I mostly only deal with my day to day stuff here or try to work on things for the Unit. Sometimes I feel a little overwhelmed by the crap! First I don't want anyone to get their feelings hurt. Still no matter what we do someone seems to get or feel left out. Most of the time by now I would have already been talking to the guys at Kokomo about next year but have been waiting to figure out a couple things. John I was happy with what you have done with the coins but also was trying to get a little feed back which is how the 68th got in it as their coin does look nice. I have also been planning on calling you about the whole thing.
Ken Strong Jr
Candler, FL USA - Tuesday, November 24, 2015 at 09:47:33 (MST)

Thanks Alex...
John Sartor <johnsartor@yahoo.com>
USA - Tuesday, November 24, 2015 at 07:57:50 (MST)

As I sit here in the Great Smokie Mountains cold but sunshine just glad to be able to enjoy all this. Fred, yes Mark was a Marine. But, younger Brother was a Marine whom was in Vietnam. But, this site was dedicated from a younger Brother to his older Brother whom was a KIA and just happened to be in the 129th. But, over the years we have a lot of people be part of the site and they didn't serve in the 129th. But, we have always welcome them to the 129th Family. Fred we all have different opinions on a lot of things but, in the end we always come together and solve the disagreement. Fred be proud of our unit and all people in this 129th Family. We have had been sadden on many occasions with the loss of Loved Ones and Brothers of our 129th Family. And, to all!!! If it wasn't for this site we might not have ever met our 129th Brothers and their Family members and friends of our KIA's. So, whether you served in the 129th or just part of this wonderful group of people let's enjoy the time we have left before we join all that have proceeded us. Always A Brother!!!
Alex Fernwalt. 901-487-0374 <afernwal@comcast.net>
TN USA - Tuesday, November 24, 2015 at 07:26:21 (MST)

Alvis, Mark was in the Marines and not with the 129th but his brother was. Yes this web site was setup by Mark to remember Larry and others that died. Mark put the money up so I figured that he needed to see what I put together, he liked it and so do I. The money will go into the 129th fund. Yes Ken, I checked around and this was the only company that replied back with a quote out of 6 companies. As for the 68th AHC on the coin, as I remember I was not in the 68th AHC... If you two guys want to argue over this, I'm sorry.
John Sartor <johnsartor@yahoo.com>
USA - Monday, November 23, 2015 at 22:30:33 (MST)

Fred sorry as I guess I am sending too much time on the phone with the VA. John I am sorry but have been kicking the coin thing around too. Like everything we all can't agree on anything. As for me the patches don't really matter but wanted to get the best examples. The front only has one major change of using the 68th AHC Front w/gunship & Huey. Also wanted to talk to them about their cost when they had them done. In the meantime talking to Paul the other night about tents, the one is most likely too big and cost too much. So he is checking on a smaller one. I want to also come up with a budget of how much we want to spend and for what?
Ken Strong Jr
Candler, FL USA - Monday, November 23, 2015 at 20:38:31 (MST)

other than this site of course, its his.
alvis
USA - Monday, November 23, 2015 at 15:35:35 (MST)

why does mark have to look at, inspect, and approve anything to do with the 129th? while he is a great asoc member, as I recall he was in the marines. I HOPE gently approved too and all the 129th wives. jeeze. of course, I am always out of line, which is why this is the first time I have clicked in here in months.
alvis
USA - Monday, November 23, 2015 at 15:34:40 (MST)

Coming in December, the 129th AHC Challenge Coin. On one side has the Unit Patches and the other side has a slick with the bulldog on the front. Coins will be sold by me at $20 each and the funds will go back to the 129th's Funds. Mark has looked at the photo of the coin and has approved the manufacturing and sales. Email me with your Name and Address with a check or money order and I will get them out to you as soon as possible. Your Brother, John Sartor
John Sartor <johnsartor@yahoo.com>
USA - Sunday, November 22, 2015 at 19:57:35 (MST)

Dave, yes sir I did receive it and I bring it to Kokomo every year. I'm sorry if I didn't confirm that I got it.
Mark
USA - Friday, November 20, 2015 at 21:11:10 (MST)

Robbie I was checking the info on our contact list for Ray but nothing I have is any good so wanted you to email me with that address. ken7776 at aol.com Than I would just write back to get updated contact info.
Ken Strong Jr
Candler, FL USA - Friday, November 20, 2015 at 17:36:25 (MST)

Mark, just curious... did you receive the Short Timer woodcarving I sent several years ago? Just wondered if it got lost in the mail.
Dave
USA - Friday, November 20, 2015 at 09:57:47 (MST)

Ken Strong. Looking at past posts I saw something about you wanting to get in touch with me. What's up?
Robbie
Rochester, NY USA - Friday, November 20, 2015 at 08:12:01 (MST)

Ray, it's good to see you post here and It was nice talking to you the other day. Sorry you're not feeling up to par, but hope you will soon.
Robbie
Rochester, NY USA - Friday, November 20, 2015 at 08:09:28 (MST)

Just saying hi To my brothers ..Take care everyone
Ray Gagner <gagnerray@yahoo.com>
Street, MD> USA - Thursday, November 19, 2015 at 07:22:06 (MST)

Thanks Mark wish I could've made Kokomo but ended updoin 2 weeks in the hospital.been a bad year here 4 hospitalizations. didn't get to go a couple places this year. I'm doing my bids on an open basis. ifyou are going to outbid someone at least make it buy a reasonable amount not a penny or a dollar or even $ or ?. Thanks
Paul McGrath
LaSalle , il USA - Tuesday, November 17, 2015 at 13:33:23 (MST)

Paul, Yeah we all missed Dust Off Jim at Kokomo this year, along with missing you too. No need to ask permission to say that brother. I have a little Ivory Bulldog that Jim gave me the last time I saw him at Kokomo. It sets right above me as I type this...............Love to all, always a brother....
Mark
USA - Monday, November 16, 2015 at 18:07:55 (MST)

John:thanks for the kind words,with that angry looking leg you would never made it around Kokomo
Paul McGrath
USA - Sunday, November 15, 2015 at 14:03:42 (MST)

150 on the bracelet 75 on the Jesus nut
Paul McGrath
LaSalle , il USA - Sunday, November 15, 2015 at 13:58:53 (MST)

Hi all, I am still trying to get my yahoo account fixed to get on Fred's Group 129th page but let me see if I can make a quick list. UK items are six 509 keychains which can go to the top six bids. three tee shirts which are really small for like younger kids. A med and two sizes of small. A Flight Helmet that can be fixed for someone who is still flying. An OAT Gauge, tail rotor hub and Jesus Nut. 1EA one piece flight suit, 40L. Also a manual for Weapon SubSystems dated September 1970. This has my business card glued to it from MAAG - China. Just am hoping it can stayed there and might end up with someone who is redoing an old gunship or AH-1G. Another is a tail rotor bracelet which was redonated in Kokomo.
Ken Strong Jr
Candler, FL USA - Saturday, November 14, 2015 at 15:24:49 (MST)

Let it be known that Dust Off will never be forgotten.
John Sartor
USA - Friday, November 13, 2015 at 21:10:36 (MST)

Paul, I never knew Dust Off until I came to Kokomo for the reunion. I had a bad blood clot in my right leg and it hurt like hell. Dust Off helped me out while I was in Kokomo. He became a great friend. Yes, he had many friends.. Always a brother.
John Sartor
USA - Friday, November 13, 2015 at 21:09:01 (MST)

Paul, DustOff had a lot of friends here. Really hard at Kokomo not having him there and was another guy that would do anything for a Brother. So please know you are not alone because I miss him a lot too and was very happy getting to know him. Otherwise I am working on the 129th stuff and even if I tried to use a dot dot between numbers I guess the robo folks found me. Have already gotten two robo calls today wanting to sell me an alarm system.
Ken Strong Jr
Candler, FL USA - Friday, November 13, 2015 at 12:46:57 (MST)

Mark;I hope this is okay with you I just don't know anyplace else. I don't know the exact date I just know it was around veterans day that my very good friend,James van horn died.I miss him sometimes quite a bit,he was a good friend. Thanks for the space Mark,Jim was a good person and deserves to be remembered.
Paul McGrath
lasalle, il USA - Thursday, November 12, 2015 at 20:47:33 (MST)

Just seeing how every are doing Take care Be safe ..A brother always
Ray Gagner <gagnerray@yahoo.com>
Street, MD> USA - Thursday, November 12, 2015 at 15:06:03 (MST)

Hope everyone had a safe Veterans day. drove in the Memphis,Tn. parade. Wasn't that many vets in the parade this year. But, the streets were lined with people. Caleb my six year old nephew rode with me. He was interviewed by the local TV station. I asked him wonder why the media choose him. His reply was He was young and better looking. HA!! He told them he was there to support his uncle. Because Veterans keep us free. Always A brother!!!
Alex Fernwalt 901-487-0374 <afernwal@comcast.net>
Tennessee USA - Thursday, November 12, 2015 at 13:15:13 (MST)

I also wanted to post the address that I set up here for the 129th. 129th Aslt. Hel. Co., P.O. Box 129, Candler, FL, 32111-0129. Again also have a phone number just for 129th business or info calls, 352..450..5029. Right now I still don't have a cell phone and my home phone is a good contact either. This number so far is clean and don't get any rebo calls yet. Please leave a message if I don't answer plus it can also do texting but don't use that much.
Ken Strong Jr
Candler, FL USA - Thursday, November 12, 2015 at 09:13:58 (MST)

Honoring all of you on this very important day. Also want to remind you that we will be doing our annual Christmas auction again this year. The procedure is to put what you want to bid on this website and to contact me with your bids(Gentlyjs@yahoo.com)I know most of you want to keep your bids quiet or want the item to be a gift. If you email a photo to me I can email it out to all on my list of 129ers. I hope you are all on it. You might want to email that to me also to make sure. As most of you know, the fund is used to help a 129er in need, flowers for our fallen loved ones, and to get more of you to the re-unions and Kokomo. It can be a lot of work...so let's make it worth it! You pay for shipping the article you donate but we'll help if that's s problem...or give it to the winner at the re-union or Kokomo! We are also considering a new tent for Kokomo and a food budget. Ken has been getting the bank statements of the account so he and Mark and I know what we have it in at all times. We can start on Nov 15th and end Dec 10th...this gives you time to think about it. L-G
Gently
USA - Wednesday, November 11, 2015 at 19:49:05 (MST)

Thinking of each and every one of you today. Happy Veterans Day to all..........always a brother, love .........
Mark
USA - Wednesday, November 11, 2015 at 18:11:51 (MST)

Happy Veteran Day to all that served!
J. W. Wilson
Kinston, N. C. USA - Wednesday, November 11, 2015 at 17:30:54 (MST)

Happy Vet's Day, Flight! I had the privilege of attending Olathe High School’s Vet’s Day assembly this morning, then went over to the elementary school this afternoon for visits to a 2nd grade and a 5th grade class (I have 5 grand kids who go to school, and a daughter who teaches there). I was amazed at the questions those kids asked, and it reminded me once again that people are very curious about our military service. It gives us a reason and a great opportunity to share what it all means. Thanks for your service, Brothers... I count it a blessing.
Dave Powers
Montrose, CO USA - Wednesday, November 11, 2015 at 16:44:02 (MST)

I hope you all had A grate Veterans day Take care & Be safe
Ray Gagner <gagnerray@yahoo.com>
Street, MD> USA - Wednesday, November 11, 2015 at 15:07:51 (MST)

Ken, here's my number 719.314.8358. Give me a call this afternoon if your free.
Bill Wolf
USA - Wednesday, November 11, 2015 at 08:51:47 (MST)

I hope everyone has a grate VETERANS day take care my brothers.Be safe all
Ray Gagner <gagnerray@yahoo.com>
Street , MD> USA - Wednesday, November 11, 2015 at 08:43:45 (MST)

Lt Tom Shaw & WO Claude Strothers I won't forget.
Bruno E Sanchez
Laredo, TX USA - Wednesday, November 11, 2015 at 07:39:44 (MST)

rob129thahc@rochester.rr.com is this it for Robbie? I know he changed it but I can't remember if I changed it on my list.
John Sartor
USA - Wednesday, November 11, 2015 at 07:10:34 (MST)

Well, I'm going out for a FREE Breakfast this morning then spending the rest of the day thinking about what I have to do tomorrow. Tomorrow morning I'm going to the El Camino High School to give a talk about Vietnam and the 129th Aslt Hel Co. Basically talking about a routine day as a Crew Chef and what it was like in country. I hope I make 129th proud. There will be others there from WW2 and Korea that will speak also. The school will have an assembly in the Auditorium where we will speak, then after we will get broken up into small groups and go into the class rooms for Q & A. I will mention our friends the "Tigers",will mention my friend "Larry Jackson", and all others in 2nd Platoon. You all have a nice day today. Your Brother in Arms
John Sartor <johnsartor@yahoo.com>
Oceanside, CA USA - Wednesday, November 11, 2015 at 07:01:18 (MST)

Mornin'my Bite&Striker Brothers..Be Blessed today. Do something good for yourselves.You deserve it! Thank you all again for your service and sacrifice to our nation. God bless the U.S.A. P.S.I know the "Should have list" only too well! That's why it's so important to stay in touch...Free grub at many places on VETERAN'S DAY!
Lenny Adams <rtrwingnut@yahoo.com>
USA - Wednesday, November 11, 2015 at 06:21:11 (MST)

What is Robbie E mail address dose any one have it ..If so can someone E mail it to me Thanks, Hope you have Agrate Vetrans Day Take care To all my brothers
Ray Gagner <gagnerray@yahoo.com>
Street, MD. USA - Wednesday, November 11, 2015 at 06:01:04 (MST)

Just saying to all .Still for Robbie Robbison How is everyone doing Take care
Ray Gagner <gagnerray@yahoo.com>
Street , MD> USA - Wednesday, November 11, 2015 at 05:56:25 (MST)

While trying to get through to the VA to make an apt I was reading here. Again seeing that my Contact List is not so great when trying to call Bill back just now. Also just tried to send him an email with two different addresses on AOL. So anyone out there who has new info send me an email, ken7776 at aol.com. The at is the @ sign by the way. Ray I have also sent an email to the address I have for Robbie which didn't bounce. No phone number for him. Sorry guys I know I have been working on this for a year already! Otherwise have a good Vets day as I know we all will spend more time thinking about our lost Brothers than anything else.
Ken Strong Jr
Candler, FL USA - Tuesday, November 10, 2015 at 11:57:34 (MST)

Wishing all my brothers a happy and relaxing Veteran's Day. Miss being active as I was here, but dealing with some health issues (making progress). Ken, give me a call tomorrow regarding the fund.
Bill Wolf
Colorado Springs, CO USA - Tuesday, November 10, 2015 at 09:30:01 (MST)

Hey sounds all good Ken. Thanks for all the you do.............
Mark
USA - Tuesday, November 10, 2015 at 09:09:26 (MST)

Next have just been getting things together that I have to sell for the 129th Fund. Besides an SPH4 Helmet that I am using to just raise money for the phone number, PO Box and postage I've got a few more things started. One is a Jesus Nut, OAT Gauge, and a tell rotor hub. No not the whole assembly but just one hub. Have also been promised a tail rotor chain bracelet & items from Phil in England. Will get Gently to post the rules again for the auction.
Ken Strong Jr
Candler, FL USA - Monday, November 09, 2015 at 13:34:09 (MST)

Ray if you do hear from Robbie let us know. I do have a request as I am still working on the 129th Contact list. Guys please put people's real names on here. I know my mind can't keep up with everyone.
Ken Strong Jr
Candler, FL USA - Monday, November 09, 2015 at 13:27:50 (MST)

Has anyone heard from Robbie .his PH. has been changed Rob if you read this can you call me Take care everyone
Ray Gagner <gagnerray@yahoo.com>
Street, M.D USA - Tuesday, November 03, 2015 at 17:27:34 (MST)

Hello everyone .How are you all doing was in the hospital for 3 days they say I have something called Bell Palsey.My left side on my face not well. I tryed to call Robbie Wrong # Rob can you call me @ m6 # 1 410 836 3319 I try to come here on Thursday ..be safe all
Ray Gagner
Street, Maryland USA - Tuesday, November 03, 2015 at 06:45:03 (MST)

http://www.vhcma.org/reunions.html
Gale
USA - Tuesday, November 03, 2015 at 06:20:53 (MST)

What hotel and what are dates?don't know if other 498th types attend but I am gonna try damn ndest.
Paul brown
LaSalle , il USA - Monday, November 02, 2015 at 14:02:45 (MST)

Well I guess we spend all are our time at the VA. Hope all re doing OK? Yes!!! Next is the VHCMA Reunion in D.C. June 15-18 2016. If we plan on getting our own room for the 129th we will need a head count no later than May 1st 2016 so we can let Tom know. Always A Brother!!!
Alex Fernwalt 901-487-0374 <afernwal@comcast.net>
Tennessee USA - Sunday, November 01, 2015 at 12:43:50 (MST)

OK everyone wake up it is about that time again. Have talked with Gently, Paul & others about the auction and the 129th account. In many ways Kokomo still remains the, our biggest yearly turn out. Also this site is our min point of contact so still needs some repairs. So looking forward for next year we will be looking at a tent & our own toilet at our site. Also John's idea about a coin is also hitting with a positive idea. The medals that were handed out in the past have run out for people who came the 1st time. Last of all Mark is right about getting folks to DC next summer.
Ken Strong Jr
Candler, FL USA - Saturday, October 31, 2015 at 10:23:55 (MDT)

Sure is quiet in here. Hope all is well and getting ready to hunker down for the winter. Keep in mind the gathering in DC next June with VHCMA. should be a grand one. Lets fill the room with as many 129thers we can.........always a brother and love to all......
Mark
USA - Wednesday, October 28, 2015 at 17:48:39 (MDT)

Glad to see the site back up. How everyone is well God Bless. Donnie Purvis CE 682 1971-1972
Donnie Purvis <donnie1_purvis@yahoo.com>
Lexingto, Nc USA - Saturday, October 24, 2015 at 16:59:08 (MDT)

Ken, What about the 129th AHC Challenge Coin? I know a company that can make them but you must buy 100 at a time. On one side we can have our patch (Bite & Strike), on the other side we can have our patches. Just an idea... They can be sold to those that want them for 3 for $20.00 and I'd be the first to get mine..
John C Sartor
USA - Thursday, October 22, 2015 at 16:19:56 (MDT)

Well our latest camping trip is almost over which has been a nice week except for spotty WiFi here in Williston, FL. Get back home tomorrow and than can be looking at the Christmas Auction with Gently next month. Hoping that with this site more cleaned up we will do better than last year. Also need more good ideas about what we went to spend next year at Kokomo from the 129th Funds. Wink wants our own Porta Potty and want to check on maybe having a tent rented for the week.
Ken Strong Jr
Candler, FL USA - Wednesday, October 21, 2015 at 11:42:48 (MDT)

Well like Mark Kokomo is over and now getting hotel reservation for the VHCMA Reunion. Let's get as many there to go to the Wall. It might be the last time we will be there as a group. We're getting older and health not getting better. So, let's start saving for June. Always A Brother!!!
Alex Fernwalt. 901-486-0374
TN USA - Monday, October 19, 2015 at 14:44:04 (MDT)

Mark, You make the best spoke person for the 129th. I bet you can sell my property in southern Florida (swampland), or sell my bridge in NY City? Lol... Your brother.
John C Sartor
USA - Saturday, October 17, 2015 at 07:15:06 (MDT)

Dave, will lift you and all others up in prayer with some prayer warriors friends of mine.
Mark
USA - Friday, October 16, 2015 at 09:04:10 (MDT)

Take care of yourself Paul..............
Mark
USA - Friday, October 16, 2015 at 09:02:49 (MDT)

Kokomo Done, and just booked our room for the VHCMA reunion in DC next year. Come on ya all, lets meet there and go to the WALL together again............Kokomo was best one yet. If ya never been to any gathering of the 129th you have missed out on some brotherhood that your heart has been aching for. Keep up the commo ......always a brother,
Mark
USA - Friday, October 16, 2015 at 08:58:11 (MDT)

When I first got to Lane, I saw a slick outside the wire "spraying" some type of liquid. this was outside the wire by the POL point. I don't know what "it" was. I assumed it was some type of mosquito spray and I left it at that. this was sometime in January or February of '72. Who knows?????????
Bruno E Sanchez
Laredo, TX USA - Thursday, October 15, 2015 at 07:37:42 (MDT)

I got a agent orange news letter it has about ptsd I had taken a s8 movie on my sicken tore bien hoa air force base a 123 was spraying & you could smell diesel fuel but are lawyer seed she lost it I think the va got& did not want any one to see it it would have maid a big stink for them plus tail number of the plain show up good.
Art
USA - Wednesday, October 14, 2015 at 14:12:41 (MDT)

Dave that is a really good link and now makes me wonder if they would change their minds after the VA are the ones who after years said it is my problem. Still again saying that there are thousands of causes beside AO. Guess my question for everyone here is that mine was decided through a bunch of repeated EMGs showing that my nerves were not sending signals to my fingers and toes starting from the head down. Not a money thing but just the idea of being stuck at 80% P&T.
Ken Strong Jr
Candler, FL USA - Wednesday, October 14, 2015 at 10:36:53 (MDT)

Ken/John/Art and others... thanks for your help and insight into this AO thing. I cruised around and found this site. Appears to be some good information on possible help for the symptoms with which we seem to have so much in common. It cites various documents and court cases regarding how others have approached this issue. I also find it very curious that (like you said Ken) we wouldn't have known we had this exposure within a year of being in Vietnam... especially given the fact that so many of us have had things pop up so many years later. I think the first time I noticed anything was about 2007. It's ludicrous to arbitrarily pick one year later as the criteria. Anyway, here's the link. https://neuropathyjournal.org/guidelines-for-veterans-va-proposed-law-agent-orange-and-peripheral-neuropathy/.
Dave Powers
USA - Monday, October 12, 2015 at 13:49:35 (MDT)

Hi I found one thing that help a little we got a hot tub it set at 100 Some night my legs & left arm hurt so bad I get up & get in the hot tub it help to the point that a can bare the pain & the right arm has some pain it started in the 1980 82 went into the va for about 19 day I was losing it could not take locker up one time they put me in a status jacket they took it off the next day if I would not try to punch a doc out & they seed they would let me go home & about 4 month I got a letter from the va that I was 30% & by the early I went in front of the board with a dav guy & got 100% then about a year total I have spent up to 2 years in to va hospital's all I do is sit or mess around my little shop.
Art
USA - Monday, October 12, 2015 at 11:38:56 (MDT)

Dave sorry to say you are right about the nerve damage crap and not sure if we would have even known within a year of being in Vietnam. I started on my Right side and they did an EMG showing from my fingers to my toes failed. Now is pretty much the same on the Left side but have not put myself through that testing again. Back in 84 or 85 they did the blood test for AO at the VA. It is odd that so many of us that were at Lane do have the same problems and mine didn't really start till 2004. The burning in my feet didn't start till the beginning of 2009.
Ken Strong Jr
Candler, FL USA - Saturday, October 10, 2015 at 17:48:14 (MDT)

Dave, Don't let the VA do to you as they had done to me. Back in 1984 I started to have my problems with Agent Orange and was in San Diego, CA. They turned me down. Thinking I could not get any help from the VA, I held off getting any help from them. I 2012, I was told I could qualify for Agent Orange. I had been through operations and was taking lots of pills for diabetes. I went to the local VA Clinic and seen a DAV person there and I was told that San Diego had there head up there ass (that I did qualify back then). This person went on to say that anyone that stepped foot in Vietnam qualifies for Agent Orange... Your VA disability percentage depends on how bad off you are... I myself, I'm at 100% due to all the crap I've got. So keep you head up and we are with you brother.
John C Sartor
USA - Saturday, October 10, 2015 at 08:07:49 (MDT)

Stay strong Paul. L-G
gently
USA - Thursday, October 08, 2015 at 21:30:10 (MDT)

Alex and all, it seems amazing to me that several of us have the same symptoms. That alone should say something about our common background, and the things we were exposed to. I just took a big step (for me) and got together with our county's VSO. He got me scheduled for a hearing test. I expect the VA to contact me any day for the actual appointment to check this. I've also got some neuropathy symptoms in my feet, but I see from VA's website that (their definition of) neuropathy caused by Agent Orange is only seen as a having occurred within a year of exposure. I'm trying to get an AO evaluation, by signing up for the exam. In the last few years I've also experienced what I'd call minor angina symptoms. Since I've not been to a doctor in 10 years or so (and our family doctor has since retired), I have virtually no medical records... guess I'm hosed!
Dave Powers
USA - Thursday, October 08, 2015 at 14:51:52 (MDT)

Good morning 129th. face it were getting old. And, some of the Vietnam crap is catching up with us. My neuropathy seems to be getting worst in my legs and feet. Also starting in my hands and arms. The VA has loaded me down with pills for this that and everything in between waiting on my hearing appointment. Wife tells me I can hear. Plus, ring in the ears which the VA don't want to aknowledge. I hope we all can get a litlle healthier. Next reunion VHCMA in Herndon Va. in June. Always A Brother!!!
Alex Fernwalt 901-487-0374 <afernwal@comcast.net>
Tennessee USA - Thursday, October 08, 2015 at 08:22:41 (MDT)

Paul, hang in there, there's a purpose to all this... God is not through with you, and he doesn't make any junk. Prayers going out for you and your family. Catch me on the back channel if you want to talk: davepowers214(at)yahoo.com.
Dave Powers
USA - Tuesday, October 06, 2015 at 07:05:33 (MDT)

My wife is having same problems. Asthma is the cause and lyrica. I am helpping her best I know
Rick England
USA - Tuesday, October 06, 2015 at 05:22:44 (MDT)

emphesema,pneumonia,plus heart(pacemaker octg 28)neuropathy,db2,and ptsd.i ;t do anything i'''''m just talking like a man with a paper asshole thanks for caring lus heart9(
paul mcgrath brown
USA - Monday, October 05, 2015 at 23:30:09 (MDT)

Paul really missed seeing you at Kokomo and don't do anything crazy. Is it COPD or what that caused less O2 to your head? My wife tells me I talk like that all the time but figure it is from a loss of brain matter these days. Either that or my brain is in over load thinking about too much crap these days. Either way it just bites.
Ken Strong Jr 72-73
Candler, FL USA - Monday, October 05, 2015 at 13:19:42 (MDT)

Paul, don't think about popping any caps. We are your family too and being brother in arms we know you will pull through. We are sending prayers your way. Get Well soon!
John C Sartor
USA - Monday, October 05, 2015 at 06:38:28 (MDT)

well guys and gals, been a suck couple of weeks,ida and I were getting ready to go to kokomo when she told me I was talking in circles,i of course denyed it. a while later I started talking to the talking heads,not the band. she took me to hines va emergency. got admitted with 74% oxygen to the brain,spent 10 days in hospital,,8 of them in icu.back home now but got a bunch to relearn. always said before I wear a diaper i'll pop a cap,but I ain't got the cojones.thanks for listening
paul mcgrath brown
lasalle, il USA - Sunday, October 04, 2015 at 15:23:02 (MDT)

Our prayers are with any brothers in south Carolina and dealing with the horrific rain.
Bill Wolf
Colorado Springs, Co USA - Sunday, October 04, 2015 at 14:10:07 (MDT)

It was a busy two weekends. Kokomo which was great as always seeing the 129th Family. And, back to Barberton Ohio for the 50th class reunion. And, spoke at the Ohio veterans park in Clinton Ohio. Out of the 20 or so veterans to speak just a few were actually in Vietnam. I told the about the 129th and we had two men from the 129th on the wall of honor. Capt. Whetzel and larry Jackson. We lost two from My class of 1965. But, instead of speaking about myself I told them it was about the men and women on the wall here in Ohio but also D.C. but, because all veterans fought for our flag and our country. They didn't run when called. Also, most come to these events but, soon forget. Us Veterans don't forget our KIA'S/POW'S We remember and will till our last breath. Also, our Brothers whom past after tour of duty in Vietnam. You need to pull the website to check this park. It's one of a kind.It's OHIO VETERANS MEMORIAL PARK CLINTON OHIO the 3rd on down shows the different areas of the park. Always A Brother!!!!
Alex Fernwalt 901-487-0374 <afernwal@comcast.net>
Tennessee USA - Wednesday, September 30, 2015 at 09:12:05 (MDT)

Been a long trip but made it home this morning. Now trying to finish unloading everything.
Ken Strong Jr
Candler, FL USA - Saturday, September 26, 2015 at 15:41:58 (MDT)

made it home great seeing you all lost my golf cart seat on the way home barb loves the apple pie life is good
tommie
USA - Thursday, September 24, 2015 at 20:34:31 (MDT)
Mark, I got the pictures that you and another person sent. Thanks. It looked like a great time had by all. Again, I wished I could have been there... I'm having another bout with my health. The ticker is giving me some problems and I have another appointment next week. Brother in arms.
John C Sartor
USA - Thursday, September 24, 2015 at 16:07:31 (MDT)
Mark: not facebook
Alex Fernwalt 901-487-0374 <afernwal@comcast.net>
TN USA - Wednesday, September 23, 2015 at 13:51:46 (MDT)
Well another great weekend with the 129th Family. Also, a great flight with our Ron Paye and Phil Connley AT THE STICK. GERALD Morgan had is ist reunion also. Gerald went over with me and Rainer in 1965. I made home Sunday evening at 5:30. start planning for next year reunions. Always A Brother!!!
Alex Fernwalt 901-487-0374 <afernwal@comcast.net>
TN USA - Wednesday, September 23, 2015 at 13:50:46 (MDT)
John and Alex, I put photos of Kokomo on facebook. If you cant see them I will try email them to you...........awesome,awesome Kokomo 2015.////35 present, Paul Boggs has the roster, can you put it up Paul?...............always a brother............
Mark
USA - Wednesday, September 23, 2015 at 13:37:27 (MDT)
morning to ya'll crew,well its another year I still ain't got to Kokomoe but next year is a strong possabilty. I was wondering do more guys go to Kokomoe than our VHCA. I usually go to 2 out of three (Ipass a the west coast one. The other thing that is hugely important to me is trying to find anyone that knows anyone that was in a differet flight company from about 1968-1969. I am trying to locate anyone that flew with a good boyhood friend of mine that actually was a D/G also. His name is Ray Fournier. Ray went in the army a few months ahead of mepry to that we were close,worked on cars& chased alot of girls and sure drank alot of beer. When we got out we NEVER mention the army or the war or anything about the time we were away. I actually stopped hanging with him because he just drank all the time. I never forgot him and was going to look him up but after 3 months of not trying to find him (I waited to long) I saw his obituary in the paper.Well I couldn't say hello to a good friend so I went to his wake to say good bye. His sister desplayed ppictures of him and alot of them were of Ray in his old style fatques like we wore a so I learned Ray did his last year (11B -infantry most of first year) as a D/G in a unitt like us Shorty after his burieal I visited his sister and through his pictures & DD 14 I learned more & I now have a photo of him with either his platoon or company patch on his front shirt pocket but I just can not make it out.He was with the first aviation Bat like us so that some how narrows trying to find anyone that might remember him. I just hate having this on the "I should have" list. Imgine one of your very best friends did the same type duty/service you did and you never knew it, its a really strange thing to know & live with.
George B
Somerset, Ma USA - Wednesday, September 23, 2015 at 09:39:35 (MDT)
evening flight, got home last night, great time. it was great to see all.just a great time. wink 3/69-10/70
wink
winter haven, fl USA - Tuesday, September 22, 2015 at 16:01:14 (MDT)
Made it home at 1:30 Mon morning after a straight thru drive. The reunion was in one word ASOME. Look fwd to seeing some in DC in jun. Thank you to the brothers who took extra time to feed us hug us and thank us. Hooah 129th forever
James A. Oliver
Pembroke, ga USA - Tuesday, September 22, 2015 at 12:56:22 (MDT)
Jan & I have made it back to a place I can get internet. What a great trip and So nice that Bill Whelan & Rick England let everyone have a party in their camper Sunday. I did ask the guys what they were going to do if they came to pick it up before the football game was over? Lucky for the guys from Texas they were able to be done by the time the guy showed up with his truck. True story guys and I did tell them if you got a bill that Rick would be coming for them. Now will head back South in a couple days.
Ken Strong Jr
Lafayette, IN USA - Monday, September 21, 2015 at 17:17:47 (MDT)
Hope everyone made it home alright. I had a great time at Kokomo!
Gale Beard 67-68
USA - Monday, September 21, 2015 at 10:31:09 (MDT)
Okay, it's Sunday morning here in Oceanside, CA. No one has sent a message on how Kokomo is doing.. I can't wait to see how the pie tasted, how many showed up, an etc. I wished I could have been there but do to medical reasons I couldn't. Mark you said you would send pictures... Your brother in arms
John C Sartor <johnsartor@yahoo.com>
USA - Sunday, September 20, 2015 at 07:45:34 (MDT)
Alex, 429-W....I'll be there by noon Friday. Sorry you guys can't make it Simon...........we'll have some "apple pie" for you!
Gale Beard 67-68
Clinton, Indiana USA - Thursday, September 17, 2015 at 13:58:31 (MDT)
Sorry I can't be with you all this weekend though I will be in spirit. Don't let Phil drink to much 'apple pie'. Enjoy and welcome home. Simon, Nina, Brad and the rest of the crew.
Simon Johnson
Mellor, 509 County UK - Thursday, September 17, 2015 at 10:41:17 (MDT)
LZ Kokomo!!! Will pull pitch at 4am. Will pick up Gerald Morgan when I pass through Nashville. This will be his first reunion. He was with Rainer and me in 65. Hope Glenn Pearmain will make it. He had a check up for his hip at the VA. Also, Phil Connley of 509 will be joining us. This is going to be a great weekend for the 129th Famiy. And to mark the 50th anniversary that the 129th Avaition Company entered the Vietnam War in October 1965. See the 129th Saturday. Always A Brother!!! What lot is the main meeting area.
Alex Fernwalt. 901-487-0374
TN USA - Thursday, September 17, 2015 at 06:08:04 (MDT)
That's funny, Fred... just this morning I send Kim a note saying I received what appears to be spam from him. Looks like I'm infected too!
Dave Powers
USA - Wednesday, September 16, 2015 at 16:09:33 (MDT)
Alvis, Prayers heading your way...
John C Sartor Sr
USA - Wednesday, September 16, 2015 at 16:01:18 (MDT)
GO IN TOMORROW TO GET my forearm sliced and diced by VA.Cell phones..don't forget your chatgers folks.
alvis
USA - Wednesday, September 16, 2015 at 07:44:52 (MDT)
84Â°55Â°Tomorrow 86Â°62Â°Thursday 86Â°66Â°Friday 76Â°51Â°Saturday Scattered showers Sat & Sun
Gale
USA - Tuesday, September 15, 2015 at 08:01:58 (MDT)
just recieved two more " Important Message" from Dave and Kim. I think you have been invaded, perhaps by a addy collection thingy.
alvis
USA - Monday, September 14, 2015 at 07:06:06 (MDT)
Sunny, warm and dry here after a wet summer... and in the midst of bow hunting season.
Dave Powers
Montrose, CO USA - Sunday, September 13, 2015 at 16:27:46 (MDT)
Will do, Don. The pics are on my work computer, so I'll get them to you tomorrow morning.
Dave Powers
USA - Sunday, September 13, 2015 at 16:24:16 (MDT)
Doesn't sound too bad Alvis! FRI Sep 18 scattered thunderstorms 84Â°F 61Â° AM Thunderstorms 40% SW 14 mph SAT Sep 19 scattered thunderstorms 77Â° 53Â° Scattered Thunderstorms 60% WNW 11 mph SUN Sep 20 mostly sunny 75Â° 51Â° Mostly Sunny 0% NE 8 mph MON Sep 21 mostly sunny 71Â° 52Â° Mostly Sunny 20% ESE 8 mph TUE Sep 22 mostly sunny 77Â° 53Â° Mostly Sunny 20% SSW 9 mph Next 5 Days Forecast NavigationSwitch to carousel view Switch to table view Today Hourly 5 Day 10 Day Weekend Maps Monthly More Forecasts Today's Top Stories scattered thunderstorms 84Â°F 61Â° AM Thunderstorms 40% SW 14 mph SAT Sep 19 scattered thunderstorms 77Â° 53Â° Scattered Thunderstorms 60% WNW 11 mph SUN Sep 20 mostly sunny 75Â° 51Â° Mostly Sunny 0% NE 8 mph
Gale
USA - Sunday, September 13, 2015 at 11:32:01 (MDT)
Bring your rain gear boys and girls.
alvis
USA - Sunday, September 13, 2015 at 07:33:48 (MDT)
Dave powers, please send me the pix you have .......... thank you Bro. Don hogleg244yahoo.com
Don Miller
USA - Saturday, September 12, 2015 at 21:03:35 (MDT)
Mark, don't forget the Kokomo photo's.. Thanks. Yes, it's been 46 years since we had Larry & Steve with us. It sure was a big loss. Mark, do you remember Kokomo 2011 when I saw you I couldn't keep my eyes from staring at you. I thought I was looking at Larry. You told me that everyone that knew Larry says the same thing. I miss Larry.
John C Sartor Sr
USA - Saturday, September 12, 2015 at 00:22:56 (MDT)
Slow Hand Salute to the remembered crew of 257 on this day. Fred the saying you wrote about was never so true. You are our Blood Brother!!! Hope to see Saturday in Kokomo along with some of my Brothers from 50 years ago. And our 129th Family that your part of. Always A Brother!!!
Alex Fernwalt. 901-487-0374 <afernwal@comcast.net>
TN USA - Friday, September 11, 2015 at 15:55:15 (MDT)
Rest-in-Peace Comrades! Always a Brother..........
Gale
USA - Friday, September 11, 2015 at 11:41:49 (MDT)
46 years ago today in Vietnam the Crew of the "257" lost their lives.#################### AC STEPHAN DE SANTIS#####PP RICHARD SAWRAN######CE LARRY JACKSON#####DG STEVEN HARGRAVE.##################### RIP SOLDIERS ########.... ALWAYS A BROTHER,
Mark
USA - Friday, September 11, 2015 at 06:59:21 (MDT)
Alex, I received that a few days ago, 4 at once. Didn't open it. Had aptt at VA today/ One at 7:30 and one at 8:00. Due to my new route, my hours are late so 6 AM is my new 4 AM. Get a call at 6 this morning after I had gotten uo, drank a cuppa, almost dressed..This is VA, our provider didn't show up today, we have to cancel. JEEZE. I see plenty of bumper stickers in my travels. Saw one today, made me think a minute, thought I would post it here. " If you are a Veteran, you are my brother. If you are a combat Veteran, you are my blood brother."
alvis
USA - Thursday, September 10, 2015 at 20:11:51 (MDT)
Got a trash email. And, noticed it had the email from our contact page. So, everyone will get it. Going to about my right knee. Always A Brother!!! Kokomo on Saturday.
Alex Fernwalt 901-487-0374
TN USA - Thursday, September 10, 2015 at 08:23:10 (MDT)
morning flight, mark did you not here kokomo was cancelled due to lack of interest.heeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee. be there wed. night. wink 3/69-10/70
wink
winter haven, fl USA - Wednesday, September 09, 2015 at 08:13:25 (MDT)
Kokomo Commo.....I LOVE IT. see ya there!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Mark
USA - Wednesday, September 09, 2015 at 06:40:56 (MDT)
Don Miller, I found images of Richard Sawran, Paul Nolen, and a very poor one of Paul Goonan (Googled their names). I can email to you if you give me your eddress. They probably should be verified by those who actually knew them, though. My eddress is dave214yahoocom.
Dave Powers
USA - Tuesday, September 08, 2015 at 16:39:01 (MDT)
OK been on the phone trying to narrow things down for next week. Talked to Bill and Larry Davis will use 724W with Wrong Way & myself using 623 & 624W. Also talked to Jim Crigler who is still hoping to at least be there for diner on Saturday. Than Whitey and Glen P can use spots in the main group. Not yet sure what Whitey is bringing but one can go into my sot, 629W and needing to ask Gale what he is bringing.
Ken Strong Jr
Candler, FL USA - Tuesday, September 08, 2015 at 14:53:17 (MDT)
Kokomo In forcast
SUN Sep 13 mostly sunny 70Â°F 49Â° Mostly Sunny 10% NW 9 mph
MON Sep 14 sunny 75Â° 54Â° Sunny 0% SW 12 mph
TUE Sep 15 sunny 79Â° 54Â° Sunny 0% SW 11 mph
WED Sep 16 sunny 82Â° 57Â° Sunny 0% S 10 mph
THU Sep 17 mostly sunny 82Â° 57Â° Mostly Sunny 10% SSW 10 mph
FRI Sep 18 scattered showers 79Â° 57Â° Showers 40% SSW 9 mph
SAT Sep 19 scattered showers 77Â° 54Â° Showers 50% SW 8 mph
SUN Sep 20 scattered showers 76Â° 53Â° Showers 50% SW 8 mph
Gale
USA - Tuesday, September 08, 2015 at 11:32:14 (MDT)
good morning flight, just an update .... I finished posting all the pictures I have to my site I am still missing 7 pictures they are: JOHNNY LEONARD NEAL KENNETH WAYNE WELLS JEFFREY CHARLES STOWE ROBERT M SHUPTRINE PAUL MICKLE NOLEN RICHARD ARTHUR SAWRAN PAUL EDWARD GOONAN JR if anyone has a picture of any of these guys or a better one than the ones I have posted would you please send it to me .......... hogleg244 at yahoo.com ..... have a great time at the reunion, later, Don
Don Miller
AZ USA - Tuesday, September 08, 2015 at 08:47:20 (MDT)
Good talking to you Ken. Glenn hope you make it to Kokomo. You have my cell phone number. as far as I know Gerald Morgan will be riding with me. Hope we can Ron Payne to fly a group of the old timers. Don't how long we will be on this earth anymore. That is why this reunions are important. The Vietnam Brotherhood is decreasing at a rapid pace. Torn something I think in the right knee. Go Thursday to have them shoot up the the knee so I can make Kokomo. The Doctor wants to try shots before knee replacement.Will see everyone Saturday. Always A Brother!!!
Alex Fernwalt 901-487-0374 <afernwal@comcast.net>
Tennessee USA - Monday, September 07, 2015 at 08:30:16 (MDT)
correction, state rd 26, Gale was right on.
alvis
USA - Monday, September 07, 2015 at 08:29:00 (MDT)
Glenn, guess you will be coming on I-70. Hit Indy, take 465 (north)to exit 31(north), which is US-31.( better to go to exit 33(north), miss much construction).KoKOmo is about 30 or 40 miles north, on good 4 lane hiway. No weight restrictions for anyone to worry about. I drive my 80,000 pound Semi on it. As Gale said, turn east on US 26. The camp site is between KoKOmo and Interstate 65. You can NOT miss the site. By the way folks, I-65 north is now open between Indy and Chicago, bridge is fixed.They are having the US Nationals (drag race) about 3 miles from here, my house. You can hear the big boys over the TV.Last day for it this year.
alvis
USA - Monday, September 07, 2015 at 08:28:14 (MDT)
Glenn, set your GPS to (In St Rd26-E, Phlox Indiana 46936,It will be on the south side of Hwy 26 just before you get to Phlox. Watch for signs. Good luck.
Gale
USA - Sunday, September 06, 2015 at 22:21:32 (MDT)
correction on the motor home, it is a 24'. could you please give us an address or some direction to get there the best way. thanks, glenn. call if possible: 801-920-4768
Glenn W PEARMAIN <trailnsage@yahoo.com>
Mona, Utah USA - Sunday, September 06, 2015 at 21:36:42 (MDT)
Well we are getting closer to Kokomo and just got off the phone with Glenn who is bringing a 30' RV so need to narrow things down. I may have messed up a little because I just added a carrier to our new camper so it is now just over 20'. Still am hoping to park it sideways w/the generator near several who need it.
Ken Strong Jr
Candler, FL USA - Sunday, September 06, 2015 at 17:47:54 (MDT)
I think I got you on gas I get it at $195 A gal.
Art
USA - Sunday, September 06, 2015 at 11:10:32 (MDT)
good evening flight. sorry I haven't been on here for a while I just got caught up on the news ......... I do have a web site for our MIA/KIA's but I am missing many pictures ..... if anyone has one they would like me to post on my site please send it to me @ hogleg244 at yahoo.com I have some I am trying to get posted but I am in the middle of a move (long story short..... bank (B of A) foreclosed on me after 28 years here so I have to move) I will get what I can done as soon as I can.have a great time at Kokomo. Fred, please take care of yourself don't give up brother, life is so precious take care of yours there are many friends and family that still need you around. ............ Later, Don
Don Miller
AZ USA - Saturday, September 05, 2015 at 23:08:39 (MDT)
Kokomo HCVVO 2015.....33rd Vietnam and all Vets Reunion September 17, 18, 19, 20.
Gale
USA - Saturday, September 05, 2015 at 21:17:23 (MDT)
When is Kokamo Im trying to get my Motor home ready I have not driving it in a few years I got it about ready just need to put the brakes & new tires Hope to see you all a gin it has been way to long
GLENN PEARMAIN 1-801-920-4768 <trailnsage@yahoo.com>
Mona , Utah USA - Saturday, September 05, 2015 at 19:05:30 (MDT)
fuel prices today in Indy. Gas.. $2.33 gallon, Diesel pushers, $2.44 (cash price).
alvis
USA - Saturday, September 05, 2015 at 17:32:45 (MDT)
Bill do you know what Whity is bringing this year. May still want to swap around from the 724W to 624W because Larry wanted to just drive through in his RV. Also Wrong Way is supposed to be there and f he takes my spot in 629W I may put a camper down in 623 or 624 but it is less than 20 feet long so will fit sideways in a spot somewhere. Will still be bringing the spare tent for Mark and Art Douglas. I hope to be there late on Tuesday.
Ken Strong Jr
Candler, FL USA - Friday, September 04, 2015 at 15:39:57 (MDT)
Rick England and I will be at Kokomo Tuesday. We will use England's camp sight. Whitey is coming, he can use my camp sight. He said he will be there Monday.
Bill Whelan <info@theprintingworks.net>
USA - Friday, September 04, 2015 at 13:35:20 (MDT)
Fred your family and just want you to join your Vietnam Brothers. I realize your heart is heavy with your loss. But, I know Susan would wants with your 129th Family. Life is getting short and don't how many of us will be here next year. Yes, Shadow, Smitty, Roger Cress, Gary Mount and many more we lossed after tour. See everyone in about two weeks. Always A Brother!!!
Alex. Fernwalt 901-487-0374
TN USA - Friday, September 04, 2015 at 13:25:37 (MDT)
I don't want to talk about Susan up there. I just (still) get to emotional.Its been over 5 months and there is yet a day at some point, I remember something and tears start falling. You guys would probably have me balling my eyes out.
alvis
USA - Thursday, September 03, 2015 at 20:21:18 (MDT)
Also , remember, the Yahoo site has lots of pics you guys posted. Including one that on the opening page, about 10 of us at a reunion , posing for the pic. Smitty ( Jim Westwang) is in it as is Shadow ( Alton Page)Plus Alex, me , Bill Wolf and others, cant remember and didn't look b4 posting this.
alvis
USA - Thursday, September 03, 2015 at 20:18:17 (MDT)
do you Rembert that reef that had the names of all the brother on it I asked MARK if I could have NOLEN I flew with him at time well every time I get on my pc it wright there was some funny things that happen to NOLEN coming back from the NCO club he was pretty loaded & the hooch maids left one of there tub with water in it well NOLEN fell in it & all you could here was help me I am drowning then he got up & came in & hit his bunk I look over to see if he was all wright he was. I try to pick out something good to think of with all the bad thing that happen over there it hard.
Art
USA - Thursday, September 03, 2015 at 16:53:07 (MDT)
Alvis, your Brother's were there for you in Nam....we'll be there for at Kokomo. If we have to carry you we will....you big lug! Also, Susan wouldn't want you or us to forget her.....if you want to talk about her, we will. If not, we won't!
Gale
USA - Thursday, September 03, 2015 at 14:05:33 (MDT)
Alvis I have problems walking to. Not smart enough to use a cane. But, will be in Kokomo on Saturday and I will carry you piggy back if you make it. Harrell that sucks that the VHCMA would work with you on a lifetime. Getting my Explorer ready for the road. Always A Brother!!!
Alex Fernwalt 901-487-0374
TNAlvis USA - Thursday, September 03, 2015 at 10:27:35 (MDT)
That idea has merit Wink. If any of you need a pic, Don Miller has a web site that has all but one of our KIAs ( I think). As for beinh at Kokomo, I work Friday so if any of you see a white semi with a orange trailer and a VN license plate on the front grill, honk. Also, remember, I am walking with a cane..if it rains, I am trapped and if it doesn't, remember the "road" surface by the camp site? Not cane friendly either.
alvis
USA - Thursday, September 03, 2015 at 07:14:00 (MDT)
Wink...Very good idea about posting pictures of our fallen. I will pick up more material to hang the pictures on the sides of the canopies...Paul M...Good news, hope you will be able to make it. At the American Huey 369's Gathering there quite a few 498th members present. I talked up Kokomo to them, so maybe there will be more 498th brothers for you to talk to.
Paul Boggs
USA - Wednesday, September 02, 2015 at 11:28:25 (MDT)
morning flight, I've been thinking, and you all know that's dangerous for me. but my thought is that it time to put faces to the names of our lost brothers. I don't think this has been done before. since kokomo is around the corner an I suspect we will have a large showing, what I would like to do is to put faces to names of our lost. so bring those pictures of our lost brothers, also include month and year, if you would like to include a short story with the picture that would be great too. also i'll need your addy so I can get the pictures back to you. just a thought. wink 3/69-10/70
wink
winter haven , fl USA - Wednesday, September 02, 2015 at 10:10:23 (MDT)
Alvis;as it tÃºrns out Ida wants to go a and I think my son miss going to get ill be there SSaturday if you get there I will carry you on my back to the 129 area.be there or be square
Paul mcgrath
LaSalle, il USA - Wednesday, September 02, 2015 at 09:57:52 (MDT)
Alvis....Don't worry about walking a long distance at Kokomo. If you let me know when you will be arriving, I'll have a parking place for you in the 129th area. Come to Kokomo, you need to spend some time with your 129th brothers sitting around the campfire, that campfire smoke has some real healing effects. Susan, sit back and remember the GOOD TIMES you had with her. Want to talk, call me at (574)276-1666....Paul
Paul Boggs
USA - Wednesday, September 02, 2015 at 06:25:24 (MDT)
HI Alvis never say SUE is not with you she is so close. I can close my eye & I see GLENDA I will never say she not their. I love Sandra so much My hart has love for the two of them & GOD bless me two time with GLENDA & know SANDRA I seed I would never get married again GOD had every thing set & what I seed did not count. you get that hip fixed. I bet some at the big K get to gather would ride you to the 129th sight easy so get your BUT & GO.
Art
USA - Tuesday, September 01, 2015 at 14:25:28 (MDT)
Alex got the answer I expected Doesn't work that way. If they did that there would be no operating revenue. Decided not to renew after 17 years.
Harrell Guidry
Groves, Tx USA - Tuesday, September 01, 2015 at 12:22:08 (MDT)
Alvis, please don't get me wrong... Susan was a fighter now you must be. Get that hip fixed and get back on the band wagon. You still have a family that needs you around. Our prayers go out to you. Your Brother, John
John Sartor <johnsartor@yahoo.com>
Oceanside, CA USA - Tuesday, September 01, 2015 at 07:25:18 (MDT)
Pretty sure I am not going to make Kokomo.In Jan, I started using a cane because of hip going south. VA had me set up for a replacement. Had to cancel when we received Susans bad news,, I had to stay home and take care of her, that was more important and she was in no shape to take care of me.Anyway, still on the cane and the hip is worse, a lot worse. I wouldn't be able to walk from where folks park on the pavement to the camp site, I would be to much for me. Besides, Susan wont be there so just wouldn't have a happy time. Seems like nothing matters anymore, just marking the days till the last one.
alvis
USA - Monday, August 31, 2015 at 19:53:27 (MDT)
Harrell need to contact Tom at the VHCMA. Let him know how long you been paying. You should have told them that you wanted a life membership. And, your dues would have gone towards a life membership . Always A Brother!!!
Alex Fernwalt 901-487-0374
TN USA - Monday, August 31, 2015 at 19:24:37 (MDT)
Alex, I have a question. If a person has been paying yearly dues for 18 years at a minimum of 30.00 a year why doesn't he become an automatic life member? That's quite a bit more that life membership dues. Just curious. Of VHCMA
Harrell Guidry
Groves, Tx USA - Monday, August 31, 2015 at 15:20:27 (MDT)
Alex, I have a question. If a person has been paying yearly dues for 18 years at a minimum of 30.00 a year why doesn't he become an automatic life member? That's quite a bit more that life membership dues. Just curious.
Harrell Guidry
Groves, Tx USA - Monday, August 31, 2015 at 15:20:04 (MDT)
will be in camp Tuesday morning
tommie
USA - Friday, August 28, 2015 at 18:43:54 (MDT)
Kokomo updates that Wrongway is supposed to make it and heard that Pete & Pete are also. Got a hold of Larry Stokes and he is also lined up but wondered where everyone was for the VHCMA Reunion. Said he did meet a couple 129th folks that he didn't know but guess that fell flat this year. Still making a few more phone calls this week so will post more later.
Ken Strong Jr
Candler, FL USA - Friday, August 28, 2015 at 17:17:54 (MDT)
Gale, where 32 meets 31, there is about 3 or 4 miles of construction still to go, north of there.
alvis
USA - Thursday, August 27, 2015 at 07:01:50 (MDT)
Alvis wanted you to know we all here we're proud of Susan. She was a wonderful woman with a lot of talent. I remember the first time she show me the drawing she did of the hands I believe it was at the Pheonic reunion. I know you are very proud of her. But, we're here for you. You both were part of our Families. Hope to see in Kokomo. And, once again thank you for your your advice on the roads. Always A Brother!!!
Alex Fernwalt. 901-487-0374
TN USA - Wednesday, August 26, 2015 at 14:20:00 (MDT)
Alex just try and get through there in off peak hours and you should be ok. Anyway, looking at how they are making the bridge is worth going through there once anyway. Gale, I will find the number you can call to see if that road is now open. KIM, if you are reading this, I entered a copy of the hands into an art show. out of the hundred or so entries, two were highlighted and made the paper. Sues was one. You have the orginal, signed. The one I entered was just a copy. Lots and Lots of folks took pics of it. All were hung on the walls except Sues. It was placed in the center with her obit. Still very proud of her.
alvis
USA - Tuesday, August 25, 2015 at 21:06:36 (MDT)
Thanks Fred but Louisville is the only option right now. It's the direct route for me. Picking up Gerald Morgan in Hendersonville TN. About 7:30am Friday morning. Thanks my Brother. Oh got a email from Phil he hope to get his business trip to Detorit the week of Kokomo but nothing final on that. Always A Brother!!!
Alex Fernwalt 901-487-0374
TN USA - Tuesday, August 25, 2015 at 14:06:25 (MDT)
ooopps, Alex, make that two hours.
alvis
USA - Tuesday, August 25, 2015 at 07:24:38 (MDT)
Alex, from the Ohio river to 465 ( bottom of the loop around Indy), is 106 miles. With the construction, plan on maybe an hour and a half. Gale, I was there two weeks ago. They had already removed the black top. It might very well be finished by the time you want to go through. The detour actually crosses exit 141 on I-65, where the interstate is closed (north bound). That seemed to be a decent road even for the Semi's.Cant remember the number. Alex, don't know if I would go through Louisville. If you do, try not to go through a peak hours. They are building a brand new bridge across the ohio and all new exit/on ramps on both sides of the river. By the way, on the Indiana side is a "no fly zone", meaning you best be doing 55 or its ticket time.Picks back up to 65/70 at mile marker 10 in Indiana. Gas seems to be cheaper on the Indiana side. Yesterday at exit 16 (pilot and Loves truck stop,s (they sell gas for cars too)gas was ,I think, $2.67 a gallon. Diesel was even cheaper.
alvis
USA - Tuesday, August 25, 2015 at 07:23:46 (MDT)
Fred Thanks for the roads info will be helpful to a lot of us. Hope to see you on Saturday. Will I'm at it how long of a trip from Louisville to Indy? Always A Brother!!
Alex Fernwalt 901-487-0374
Tennessee USA - Monday, August 24, 2015 at 10:36:55 (MDT)
Damn Fred....they just reopened 32 after widening it. I guess I'll go farther north. Thanks
Gale
USA - Monday, August 24, 2015 at 08:07:02 (MDT)
The KY bridge area is a complete mess.3 and 4 mile back ups are common. I take 264 to the west side of Louisville. During peak rush hours, 2 mile back ups are commom. Took me 45 minutes to go 6 miles Thursday. Also, Gale, forgot to put in here, US-32, where it crosses 421, is closed. They are building a new intersection. Detour is crazy. I tried to go past the camp site last week but couldn't, due to the 8 ton limit near Fairmount, on 26.
alvis
USA - Monday, August 24, 2015 at 07:49:27 (MDT)
morning flight, thanks fred for the up date on the roads. for me going through cinn. is may best route. I took that route last year an found it a better ride, going through Nashville was hell, that was the route I took two years ago. thanks again fred, c u in kokomo. wink 3/69-10/70
wink
winter haven, fl USA - Monday, August 24, 2015 at 07:43:22 (MDT)
Fred thanks for the road updates. I know 65 was a mess just about all the way up starting in Ky before the bridge. Sorry but really having a hard time getting a grip on who is coming this year. It appears that we should have room but again are there any last minute folks bringing campers?
Ken Strong Jr
Candler, FL USA - Sunday, August 23, 2015 at 15:58:53 (MDT)
Hi, Close to 4:00 PM on Aug.23,1968 Capt. Marshall X.O. released Jim Snyder and myself E.T S. Looking forward to seeing everyone at Kokomo! 67-68 Lee
Lee K Wood
USA - Sunday, August 23, 2015 at 15:31:46 (MDT)
I have a road report for you Wink. II drive up to Kokomo everyday during the week, then down to Louisville, then back to Indy. US 31 has lots and lots of construction with Police sitting in many places for speeders. US 31 is exit 31 off Indy 465, the beltway around Indy. Take exit 33, it cuts off almost half of the construction. Believe me, its a pain in the butt to take 31 the entire way. East of Kokomo camp site there is a bridge being redone. Weight limit 8 tons. This doesn't effect most of you but it might in a motor home. The bypass around Kokomo is finished, nice 4 lane the entire way and NO traffic lights. I-65, north of Indy is closed at exit 41.(north bound only) Seems the found a bridge in need of immediate repair. The south side of I-65 at Indy has construction for about the last 15 miles or so b4 getting to Indy. Have no Idea about east of Indy. Wink, If I were you and driving, I would come to Indy thru Cincinnati, hop on 465 to exit 33 , then head north, that road runs into 31 about 5 miles up and will save you about two mile as a short cut. I will leave the weather to Gale but all next week its suppose to be in the mid 50s at night.
alvis
USA - Sunday, August 23, 2015 at 09:08:24 (MDT)
morning flight, well a little more than three weeks an kokomo will be upon us, so I guess its time for the wheather reports what do say gale. you did a good on that last year for us. the whether has been so crazy this year that parts of Montana got snow yesterday. it did not last but you never know. see you all at kokomo. wink 3/69-10/70
wink
winter haven, fl USA - Sunday, August 23, 2015 at 07:46:04 (MDT)
I went to see my VA GI Doctor and while I was waiting to see him, his nurse called me in to be weighed and blood pressure taken. Well, my blood pressure was on the low side and I was told I wouldn't be seeing the doctor but I needed to report to the Emergency Room. I went to the ER by wheel chair as they wouldn't let me walk.. I was told I needed blood drawn. Ok the blood was drawn. I got to see the ER Doctor and while I was talking to him my leg started to form a rash. i was asked how long had I had this rash. I told him it just started. I was directed to stay in the VA Hospital for over night observation. They put me on IVs, and we all know how it is in the Hospital.. Every 2-3 hours someone was at my bedside. I was expecting to go home the next day, I was told I had to stay overnight again. I asked why and I was told even though my blood pressure was running good they where worried about the rash. okay I stayed the night. The next day came most of the rash had gone. The Doctors came in to look at the rash and said your staying over another night. I said why? The main reason I was put in here was my blood pressure and rash. Since both of those where okay why must I stay. I told them I was leaving. The Doctors agreed and I was discharged. I'm home now and doing better. I see my primary Doctor this coming Wednesday. Any traps I can look out for?
John Sartor
USA - Friday, August 21, 2015 at 18:52:17 (MDT)
Well this month is about gone and Kokomo is getting closer. Yes it's hard walking now a days for a lot of us. The doctor gave me some shots. Go back to him a week before Kokomo and he is going to give a few more shots. Looking forward to seeing everyone even though it will be Saturday we we get there. Leave here Friday Morning. Getting use to these 3 day trips. Always A Brother!!!
Alex Fernwalt 901-487-0374
Tennessee USA - Thursday, August 20, 2015 at 12:51:17 (MDT)
Another Kokomo guy that will be missed and seems we are all getting there. Paul sorry to hear about your issues getting around. I have been limping around all day myself. I just can't seem to figure out my limits. It took a while to start back on pain pills but only way I can walk these days. Guess it helps knowing so many of us have the same problems with burning nerves. Guess I need a TENS Unit in my head or something.
Ken Strong Jr
Candler, FL USA - Tuesday, August 18, 2015 at 14:53:00 (MDT)
Slow hand salute out to Doug Howard!!
Gale
USA - Tuesday, August 18, 2015 at 12:55:29 (MDT)
Slow Hand Salute to Doug. Paul you will be missed. It was always good seeing you. Maybe you get a golf cart to get yourself around. A lot of us are having problems walking now days. I think the VA has messed up some nerves in my right leg when they did the EMG. A lot of pain. headed to the knee doctor to see if he correct the mess they did the first time. Waiting to see if I will get my 100% from the VA. Can't wait to Kokomo hoping we have a good group of 129th. Always A Brother!!!!
Alex Fernwalt 901-487-0374
Tennessee USA - Tuesday, August 18, 2015 at 10:03:31 (MDT)
YES, 50 years of the 129th. Please try and make it to Kokomo........Don't know if any of you guys recall a Soldier named Doug Howard. He was the head of the Chained Eagles out of Wapak Ohio. The back patch that Dee and I wear. Dedicated to the POW/MIA cause. They always had their camp site at Kokomo close to the stage. "LZ GO SHIT". Howsie passed away Yesterday. He would always come a visit us at LZ LANE in his gulf cart that looked like a jeep. He was the VA Man from the Allen County AO. RIP Howie!!!!!!......see ya all at Kokomo............always a brother................Paul!!!!!..Bummer man!!!!!take care of yourself.....
MARK
USA - Tuesday, August 18, 2015 at 06:33:55 (MDT)
We will miss you Paul. Maybe you'll feel better by then!?
gale
USA - Monday, August 17, 2015 at 15:25:33 (MDT)
hi guys and girls how make this quick and of the point there is an opening at G Street in and sweet for a couple nights as I had to cancel my reservation I will not me making Kokomo anymore doing some physical problems with my legs made a trip to Maine last week and then two and a halfviv since I've been able to walk I just can't do it anymore I wish I could I just thought
paul
lasalle, Il USA - Monday, August 17, 2015 at 13:44:36 (MDT)
Wow 50 years as time is flying by. We really do need to make the best of all this.
Ken Strong Jr
Candler, FL USA - Saturday, August 15, 2015 at 17:17:02 (MDT)
Got a call from Gerald Morgan 129th 65-66 wanted to know if I could pick him up on my way to Kokomo. So, I'm hoping he can make it. He hasn't never be to any type of reunion. But, he thought 50 years since we basically started the 129th that he wanted to come. I agree with gale we should do something to mark the occasion. Stu Weiss from Albany In. was there Feb.66 hope he can make it. I would like to see a huge gathering of Bite and Strikers in Kokomo. George you and your Family. We have 4 weeks to get our 129th Family to rally and make plans for Kokomo. Get some the 129th Pilots, Hell just notify everyone we know. Always A Brother!!!
Alex Fernwalt 901-487-0374
Collierville, Tennessee USA - Saturday, August 15, 2015 at 10:30:14 (MDT)
50th anniversary of the 129th huh..................sounds a good reason for a celebration at LZ Kokomo!
Gale
USA - Saturday, August 15, 2015 at 08:41:05 (MDT)
Kokomo come and join Rainer, Joe and myself for the 50th aniverary of the 129th. Yes 50 years ago the 129th Avaition Company was formed at Fort Campbell. The 129th landed at Cam Rhan Bay Oct.1965 and was based at Dong Ba Thin. We got the in Nov.1965. We all were assigned to different units I, we all made it to the 129th. We were MACV until Dec. 5th 1965 when we became operational. So, I all the 129th Family will join us in Kokomo. Always A Brother!!!
Alex Fernwalt. 901-487-0374
TN USA - Friday, August 14, 2015 at 14:44:56 (MDT)
Paul Boggs, stupid me deleted that mail from you with Bob Millers number. Can you please send again? Was good talking to you last night. Hope to try and make it to Ft. Jennings this weekend......
Mark
USA - Friday, August 14, 2015 at 09:14:18 (MDT)
KOKOMO!!!!!........just around the corner. If ya ain't been there, your sqare. Really guys, Kokomo is about the best gathering of them all. As Alvis once stated, 10,000 vets from all wars setting around 5,000 camp fires. All kinds of military flags snapping in the wind. Huey's buzzing the camp. Live , full battle rattle platoon walking the camp checking for booby traps in your fire wood. Live entertainment , 129th and LZ Lane usually ranks as one of the biggest attended camps. Huge vender tent with any patch , pin , shirt , hat, including a Shit Bunner patch. Moonshine, and more. ........brotherly fellowship around the evening camp fire with stories, jokes , laughter and lies.........oh, and me. Don't let that stop ya from coming though;-)....... Really gang, it's an experience you will not forget.........buy the way.......have I told you I loved you yet today????.........oh, oh , oh,.....I almost forgot, AND , Larry" The Hugger" Davis will be there waiting for a hug from everybody!!!!!!!!......always a brother......
Mark
USA - Friday, August 14, 2015 at 09:12:44 (MDT)
Bruno had the pleasure of meeting Larry Buller for a few hour at the VHCMA Reunion in Denver. Also, met Bernie and family for the first time also. Always A Brother!!!
Alex Fernwalt 901-487-0374
TN USA - Thursday, August 13, 2015 at 14:34:03 (MDT)
Spoke with Larry Buller - CE on "Snow Snake". He also flew a lot of the regular missions.He sounded great. It appears that he makes/fabricates new instrument panels on aircraft & has manufactured a machines make the instrument panels to install the instruments.
Bruno E Sanchez
Laredo, TX USA - Thursday, August 13, 2015 at 09:36:09 (MDT)
HI does any one want a Linksys Wi-Fi routerac1600& ea6400.
Art
USA - Wednesday, August 12, 2015 at 16:23:49 (MDT)
Lost my 1st try so just got home again. Yes Wink, stay left. Also just have a 129th phone number. 352 450 5029 where you can leave me a voice mail if I am away from wifi. Fred I asked Sue when she first got that and she sounded iffy.. So she did feeling it helped the burning? It kills me driving and have had to stop before if I have a lot of stop & go. The gas pedal & brake are killers. Also like today having it in my arms also kill me just trying to stear.
Ken Strong Jr
Candler, FL USA - Wednesday, August 12, 2015 at 16:22:26 (MDT)
Wink think you are right about hanging left. Just got back from another test road trip with the new camper. Also don't really have a cell phone right now but set up just a 129th line. 352 450 5029 and that is what I use with wi fi also even if these two State Park trips didn't have anything.
Ken Strong Jr
Candler, FL USA - Wednesday, August 12, 2015 at 15:53:21 (MDT)
Hi Alvis I would like to have that put in my back when I had all about a foot of my intestines taken out in the early 90 the doc from emory hospital I could not be cut open because it took them a half & hour to get the tube down my throat & had told Glenda he might not make it & if he does this is the last one I have a electric wheel char but I still drive how much longer I don't know some time I wish I never came home PTSD is HELL I still wake up with EARL R FRAY in my arms he had no head no arms legs he steep on a 105 round & 3 other.
Art
USA - Wednesday, August 12, 2015 at 07:41:40 (MDT)
Thanks for the info Fred but, the VA won't go the expense of anything like that. When the meds don't work then it's pain pills. But, I do appreciate your input. If my neuropathy gets that bad maybe Medicare? Hope you will be at Kokomo. Since we have our 6 year old nephew. Will drive all day Friday. Then, come Ssturday. Then, back here on Sunday evening. Then, leave Weds. Night heading to Ohio. 50th class reunion and speak at the dedication at the Vietnam Memorial in Clinton,Ohio. Always A Brother!!!
Alex Fernwalt 901-487-0374
TN USA - Tuesday, August 11, 2015 at 17:40:10 (MDT)
without sounding like I am OUT OF LINE..they can do treatment for nuropahty.. Susan had it so bad she couldn't walk without EXTREME pain to the point of not being able to walk. There is a procedure where they implant this divice ( much like a pacemaker) in your back, under the skin, near the top of your butt. Wires go from it to your spine. The device interrupts the pain signals coming from the feet and legs. Ever so often you have to sit on this charger thingy, for the recharge of the battery. VA doesn't do near enough nor give near enough info to address problems. May be retiring tomorrow/wensday if I cant pass the DOT physical to renew my license.. blood pressure way, way to high.After Susan died, I told them its not about the money anymore and I wanted to be home everynight and NOT spend the rest of my life behind a steering wheel of a Semi. So am now home each night and only working about 35 hours a week. Near half of what I was working.
alvis
USA - Monday, August 10, 2015 at 19:29:33 (MDT)
Paul Boggs, what day you going to be arriving at Kokomo?.........
Mark
USA - Monday, August 10, 2015 at 18:46:30 (MDT)
RAINER....I was escort on the other side of 803 at American Huey's Gathering. I saw you but didn't have a chance to talk. See you at Kokomo. Paul
Paul Boggs
USA - Monday, August 10, 2015 at 17:37:55 (MDT)
I got out of nam in 71 & did not go to the VA to 82 & spent in the VA 30 day to six months nam vet are going like the vet be for us.but we maid the VA see what middle east vet are going throw what we went throw & treating them better than we did & I glad they are thank GOD for that.
Art
USA - Monday, August 10, 2015 at 10:42:09 (MDT)
morning flight, gale thanks for the dates. ken at the west gate don't you make a left from the gate an then a right. just wanted to clear on this. wink 3/69-10/70
wink
winter have, fl USA - Monday, August 10, 2015 at 09:14:59 (MDT)
Ken email me your cell number to put your info into my phone. Always A Brother!!!
Alex Fernwalt 901-487-0374 <mailto:afernwal@%20comcast.net>
TN USA - Monday, August 10, 2015 at 08:52:26 (MDT)
Alex the road just off of Hwy 26 at the West end of the sites has a gate on the left. For those who have never been before they charge $10 at the gate for an event band. Than stay to the right and go a ways down to Campsites 429W & 430W. The guys at the gate can help but also the parking is if you stay & take the Northern road which takes you by 628W through 632W which are also our sites. Alex I still need to know what your guys are bringing to see if we can have space.
Ken Strong Jr
Candler, FL USA - Sunday, August 09, 2015 at 15:56:31 (MDT)
A lot of Como today. Don how is the wife? Wink were are getting forgetful? Rainer glad got to fly. Found Stu Weiss yesterday. He got to the 129th Feb. 1966. He said he might try and come to Kokomo. Ken are the 129th the section closest to the road. Trying to give directions to our area. Looking forward to seeing everyone. School starts tomorrow for the nephew 1st grade. We had new school clothes and shoes etc. All take care . Always A Brother!!!
Alex. Fernwalt 901-487-0374
TN USA - Sunday, August 09, 2015 at 14:39:51 (MDT)
I still have issues agreeing with the whole VA neuropathy thing. They said if you got it right away after Vietnam it was AO related. I am finding more and more guys who have it now later in life with the VA saying or refusing to consider it as service connected. They did grant me 80% P&T but because my Social Security Disability was for neuropathy they said they wouldn't give me the other 20%. Sort of pointless now but still looking for a cause for having it.
Ken Strong Jr
Candler, FL USA - Sunday, August 09, 2015 at 13:10:32 (MDT)
Wink, Sept 17, 18, 19 is Thurs, Fri & Sat.
Gale
USA - Sunday, August 09, 2015 at 11:00:18 (MDT)
morning flight, I feel kinda stupit for asking this but what are the dates for kokomo. I forgot to write them down on my calendar. so one more time. boy as m.l. king said "a mind is a terrible thing to waste." boy how true. see you in kokomo. wink 3/69-10/70
wink
winter haven, fl USA - Sunday, August 09, 2015 at 08:39:31 (MDT)
good morning flight. I need a big favor, someone posted a web site a while back that had bases and battles listed and I have searched here and on the web and can't find it again. (my computer got a bad Trojan and I had to wipe my drive to fix it)I lost all my saved web sites. woulf you please post it again for me? thanks, Don
Don Miller
AZ USA - Sunday, August 09, 2015 at 08:30:01 (MDT)
you brother with grand children you can take them places I have not seen my two in a month there father use them as a pawn. his head is not screw on wright me & Sander help them get a car 2013 they lost it because of him O the two of them told me he hit mom & them.
ART
USA - Sunday, August 09, 2015 at 07:29:46 (MDT)
Yesterday I got to take my daughter and grandson to Peru Ind. to the American Huey group. We had a great time and I was able to take them both on a flight. It was most likely my last flight in a Huey but I was glad to share it with my family, Ron Paye was the pilot.
Rainer Bauer
USA - Sunday, August 09, 2015 at 06:41:44 (MDT)
Alex, that GRRREAT you got some rain. I bet it sure felt great :-)))))). We won't be cooling off cooling off till October. If'n you talk to Woody Woodward, Give'em a Big Hello for me. I'm going to get the Lemonade ready:-)))))). Later
Bruno E Sanchez3
Laredo, TX USA - Saturday, August 08, 2015 at 09:51:12 (MDT)
The legs & left arm it got that my wife has to put my socks on& I cant bring my legs up so I can put my socks on & how much longer I will be driving it up to the doc.
ART
USA - Saturday, August 08, 2015 at 09:25:32 (MDT)
Ken the EMG was to get a better rating for the neuropathy. Since type I and type II is agent orange related. The neuropathy is related to the diabetes. I am 30% neuropathy. The upper body was that bad. True no cure for neuropathy. Just will get worst. Hope everyone has a great weekend. We're under extreme heat again. Always A Brother!!!
Alex Fernwalt. 901-487-0374 <mailto:afernwal@comcast.%20net>
TN USA - Saturday, August 08, 2015 at 06:38:54 (MDT)
the word I was trying to say that the va doc seed I had was prnothy neuropathy seed was from agent orange & I got all my med record from 1968 to I think 2000 & they were hand writer by the doc that I was seeing that day I don't know if they still do that or what they want you to see.
ART
USA - Friday, August 07, 2015 at 19:34:28 (MDT)
Wife & I just got home from a little camping trip without any connections with the world. Sorry to hear about Pete's Mother and my EMGs felt like a shock as well. They were still able to measure the time or delay in that of my nerves from my neck to fingers & toes. Still those in Indy stick with it having nothing to do with AO. Maybe one of these days when we are all gone they will figure it all out. Just know there is no pills that get rid of that burning pain.
Ken Strong Jr
Candler, FL USA - Friday, August 07, 2015 at 17:00:07 (MDT)
Well the temp run from 90 to 105 here & I think back to nam walking with the stuff we had to carry & two boxes of 60 ammo & ! week of c & water did not tats good but I had a way to fix that fizzy drop two in the water then it was good ammo & the temp in the 100 but now this heat I cant go out side for 10 or 15 min. it hell when your 70 years old & the wife with c o p d I go out & start the truck & turn the air on put a oxygen bottle in the truck she smoked to much I quit in 71 when I seen that they cost 50 or 55 a pack & don't drink beer or whiskey. One thing I did like was flying & to me I liked as & AC RICHARD LAUGHLIN. I have a photo of him & his wife & sis wife on my 1957 cub lowboy tractor. One other thing I have never went to k I like to see what it like ever on photo.
Art
USA - Friday, August 07, 2015 at 09:17:51 (MDT)
Better yet....if you want to see something cool......come to LZ Kokomo and see "cool Jim Oliver aka Stickman."
Gale
USA - Friday, August 07, 2015 at 08:39:27 (MDT)
Wanta see something cool.......come to kokomo
James A. Oliver
Pembroke, Ga USA - Thursday, August 06, 2015 at 19:26:48 (MDT)
Bruno know what you mean. Our temps 98 to 103. Quite a few days around 100. Had rain and storms come through last night cooled down for a few hours. But, not as bad as you. Always A Brother!!!
Alex Fernwalt 901-487-0374
TN USA - Thursday, August 06, 2015 at 14:44:10 (MDT)
Twenty -five (25) consecutive days of 100 (plus) temperature & counting.The forecast for all next week is the same HOT!!!!!!!Sounds like Nam.
Bruno E Sanchez
Laredo, Tx USA - Thursday, August 06, 2015 at 11:26:01 (MDT)
Hi that doc did it totally wrong the votes should have been low like what your bran send out to see how long it takes for your toe to move Alex I try to have the test again. walking is no fun. I got to use a scooter when I go to places if there some any walking to be dun & being 70 don't help But one thing for shore I will not sit and giving up is not in my book. does some one know ware I can get a POW MIA FLAG my flag pole up it got old glory flying & a confederate flag & just a POW MIA.
Art
USA - Wednesday, August 05, 2015 at 08:53:59 (MDT)
Sorry to hear about the passing of Pete Nolen's Mom. He is in our thoughts and prayers. It's hard to lose your parents but, it's a lot harder when it's your Mom. Art your right about the EMG. The Doctor turned the machine as high as the current would go. But, still couldn't get a reading. It was electrodes they put in the muscle then shoot the current to it. Felt like I was being electrocuted. Hope to see a good group in Kokomo. Always A Brother!!
Alex Fernwalt. 901-487-0374 <afernwal@comcast.net>
TN USA - Tuesday, August 04, 2015 at 21:55:40 (MDT)
Hi Alex that emg test did they use real fine needle that had wires hook to them put some kind of pick up on yours toes & was hook to a speaker & maid scratching noise well did that 4or5 time on me they told me I had word I cant say but the first letter is P &but I have something that like your leg are asleep like needle sticking in them all the time the doc give me a lot of pills to help me sleep but they told me it was from agent orange. I am sorry to hear about all the one how past away & Alvis fife I tried to get on that sight but never could I know how he felt I felt the same when GLENDA past away & yes I think of her I will never stop. There one thing SANDRA I was so lucky to meat her & I love her with all my heart & in two time in my life I was so lucky to find the two LADY that came into my life.
Art
USA - Tuesday, August 04, 2015 at 17:15:37 (MDT)
Just got a call from Pete Rhome that Pete "the Baron" Nolan's mother passed away..... Always a brother....
Mark
USA - Monday, August 03, 2015 at 14:30:39 (MDT)
Our cool wave is over. If you call 96 cool. Stickman good to see you post. Go in August 18th to see if the Doctor can fix my right knee. Have had problems with it since it done in 2009. The pain shoot down the leg. Of, it start in my leg until the VA did a EMG test. That was a rough 4 hours. Well Kokomo is getting closer. Hope everyone has a safe weekend. Always A Brother!!'
Alex Fernwalt. 901-487-0374 <afernwal@comcast.net>
TN USA - Sunday, August 02, 2015 at 07:23:45 (MDT)
I am hoping to make the entire week this year. I'm also trying to convince a new guy to come be a part of the band of brothers.We sticks together I love you all Stickman chillin
James A. Oliver
Pembroke, Ga USA - Friday, July 31, 2015 at 09:42:50 (MDT)
REC MINE ALSO FOR MON-SUN NIGHT WE FEW WE HAPPY FEW WE BAND OF BROTHERS FOR EVER
LARRY A. DAVIS
USA - Thursday, July 30, 2015 at 19:33:30 (MDT)
Just got my confirmation for 3 nights at Kokomo. Thurs, Friday & Saturday nights for sure.
Gale Beard 67-68
USA - Thursday, July 30, 2015 at 10:12:30 (MDT)
Another day of excessive heat. Around here for the last few weeks regular temps 98 to 103. heat index mostly around 110 some days higher. Need relief. Hope all is well and everyone is planning to get to Kokomo in Sept. Always a great time with the 129th Family. Have been ask to give a few words At the Ohio Vietnam Memorial in Clinton, Ohio. Our High School class of 1965 is dedication a plaque for the men from Barberton Ohio whom were killed in Vietnam. And, also we have two from the 129th. Capt. Harry Whetzel and Larry Jackson ( Mark's Brother ) on the Wall. This, park is right up there with the Vietnam Wall in D.C. get a chance pull it up on your computer. 7 mores to Kokomo!!! Lets make this a large Reunion there!!! Always a Brother!!!
Alex Fernwalt 901-487-0374 <afernwal@comcast.net>
Tennessee USA - Wednesday, July 29, 2015 at 08:44:07 (MDT)
Love all of you and I think Hugs are special. Gale I have some music on a playlist that I think you would enjoy. We'll see.
wrong way <bullet2013@outlook.com>
USA - Tuesday, July 28, 2015 at 00:10:24 (MDT)
Boy that would be something Rick if we had 450k. I pretty sure that Pete Rhone was CE the 261. By saying its upright do you mean she flys?
Mark
USA - Monday, July 27, 2015 at 20:59:36 (MDT)
Rick good seeing your post. Looking forward to seeing everybody. As usual it's one of those weekend trips, since we still have our 6 year old nephew. He will be in school. It' would be nice to find a roster with the complete crew that flown on our aircraft. Will hope all is good. Hope to get my right knee re-done before Kokomo. Hard walking. Along with the VA findings of upper and lower body neuropathy. Always A Brother!!!
Alex Fernwalt 901-487-0374 <afernwal@comcast.net>
Tennessee USA - Monday, July 27, 2015 at 08:34:53 (MDT)
kEN bILL FRENCHIE AND i WILL BE IN IIN OUR SPOT WITH A TRAILER AGAIN
Rick England
USA - Monday, July 27, 2015 at 06:57:40 (MDT)
Ok gang, just a couple of things: 1) Been messing with the VHPA CD & not only does it list all the birds like you have on this site, but it also lists the pilot roster. I tried to add it as a file to the Lane AHP group on FaceBook but it came out all distorted & looked a total cluster. On the upside it formats just fine in an email format. It's not a complete list as I noticed two names missing, Ted Buisker noticed a few more after I sent him a copy of it....... And 2) #261 is now the right way up & if anyone has about $450K (that's a ball park figure) laying about gathering dust, we could put it to good use buy & restoring it to original as it was with the 129th.... AND we could put an original 1970 crew in it which would make it the only warbird on the airshow circuit (as far as I am aware) with it's original war time crew. Anyone got any friends in the big corporate world?
Rick.
USA - Sunday, July 26, 2015 at 18:36:02 (MDT)
Great Commo gang...Alex, great recall on some of the awesome memorable things that have come about for the 129th . I recall all that you said fondly ......yes Kokomo just around the corner. PAUL BOGGS, when will you be at Kokomo. Would like to help set up!...... Always a brother , and yes, have I told you I loved you today......
Mark
USA - Friday, July 24, 2015 at 19:52:44 (MDT)
Thanks Wink and for everyone who may think they are having issues with their computers getting on the site. Have found out that several have had issues with the site which appears to be a computer problem. I have the 129th site pop up first when I get on the net so if it doesn't connect it acts like my computer connection is bad. Just keep working on it. I am just about ready to mail everything if I can keep ahead of my honey do list.
Ken Strong Jr
Candler, FL USA - Friday, July 24, 2015 at 13:51:09 (MDT)
Will someone take pictures of the Kokomo, Ind this year and send them to me. johnsartor@yahoo.com Always a brother.
John Sartor
USA - Friday, July 24, 2015 at 09:44:22 (MDT)
HOT it is-Going on fifteen , that's right, fifteen days straight of 100 degrees plus.
Bruno E Sanchez
Laredo, TX USA - Friday, July 24, 2015 at 08:36:53 (MDT)
morning flight, gale maybe I missed something somewhere. but your last posting did not sound so encouraging. you ok?. I hope its only a little bout with depression. see you at kokomo. ken phone # for tipton hotel is 765 675 7505 wink 3/69-10/70
wink
winter haven, fl USA - Friday, July 24, 2015 at 08:10:53 (MDT)
Mr. Gale I will see you at Kokomo. Take it easy,stay inside it's to hot outside.
LARRY A. DAVIS
USA - Thursday, July 23, 2015 at 12:16:19 (MDT)
I'm still here guys. I usually have a hard time getting on here, but, I made it today. Looking forward to LZ Kokomo.
Gale
USA - Thursday, July 23, 2015 at 08:38:57 (MDT)
Mark, I figured that you would like that and brighten up your day.... Always a brother
John Sartor
USA - Wednesday, July 22, 2015 at 23:07:27 (MDT)
Good morning 129th Family. We need to get the word out about Kokomo. It's about 8 weeks away. To me it will be special this year. Because were close to the 50th anniversary of the 129th Aviation Company in Vietnam.( Nov. 1965 ) Which later in 1966 became the 129th AHC. Kokomo is a great gathering or reunion. We remember our Kia'S and our Brothers whom have passed after their tours. Sadly, our health problem are catching up we us. This is why it's so important to make these gatherings. I appreciate the hard work that our guys do doing the year to have our lots for Kokomo and keep us informed. and, don't want to leave Mark out. With out his vision from Larry. Then, putting it into motion with the 129th website. Over the years many of the 129th family have found us. 2001 was a huge year for the 129th. The log stayed full with como. And, LZ Louisville we had around 70 plus of us whom served in the 129th from 1965 thru 72. Mark and myself have had the opportunity to meet so many of the 129th Family. Also having Family member finding us of our Fallen Brothers. Then, a gentleman from England Found a Huey to restore 509 that flew in the 129th. His name was Phil Connolly and what a gentleman he is. I had the pleasure of writing the 129th history for the Huey Co.Uk site. Phil wanted 3 of us to come to England to see 509. Mark, Fred and myself. but, do to work I could make the trip. But, know a Brother whom could.I called Ron Paye. It turn out to be a trip of a lifetime for our Brothers. They represented the 129th very well. Ron even got to fly 509. One note Phil had our Kia's listed on the doors of 509 for people to see our Brothers Whom Gave It All. The the VHCMA reunion in Flordia. Phil and Me work on a surprise for the 129th. But, it was a difficult to make sure Ron, Mark and Fred were present. After playing a DVD that Phil had sent me. When the light came on. Ron Paye was commenting on the DVD. When he turn around there was Phil,Simmon and their wives standing next to me. What a surprise. Thanks to Wink for his help keeping the secret. It looks like I wrote a book. Just so many memories I have had with the 129th family over the years attending these gatherings. Always A Brother!!! As Mark would say. Have I Told you that I love You guys!!!
Alex Fernwalt 901-487-0374 <afernwal@comcast.net>
TN USA - Wednesday, July 22, 2015 at 10:06:23 (MDT)
Morning Flight...................Yeah Kokomo coming up!!!!!!If ya have never been to a 129th Gathering, ya need to. The Brotherhood still exist. I love you guys, Hey John, you funny too man;~). I see that you wrote "LIVED". Good one hahahahahahah, always a brother.......
Mark
USA - Wednesday, July 22, 2015 at 07:33:55 (MDT)
Thank You Ken
Rick England
USA - Tuesday, July 21, 2015 at 06:12:23 (MDT)
Just got back from Indiana and also got the paperwork for Kokomo. Will try to get that all scanned this week so can get it in the mail next week to everyone.
Ken Strong Jr
Candler, FL USA - Monday, July 20, 2015 at 12:35:22 (MDT)
morning flight, john my email as follows/ cobra129th@outlook.com . kokomo bound. wink 3/69=10/70
wink
winter haven, fl USA - Sunday, July 19, 2015 at 08:44:06 (MDT)
Wink, Can you email me your email address? Thanks brother. I Live you too.
John Sartor <johnsartor@yahoo.com>
USA - Sunday, July 19, 2015 at 07:10:18 (MDT)
What a great man. Keep up the good work.
Larry A DAVIS
Quincy, Illinois USA - Thursday, July 16, 2015 at 07:59:03 (MDT)
Now if I could just learn to Spell Hugger...................
Mark
USA - Wednesday, July 15, 2015 at 10:36:43 (MDT)
Mark they are cleaning the log up. But, so a little malfunction every now and then. I can live with that. Just being able to stay in touch with the 129 th Family is all that counts. George glad you getting used to married life. Hope everything is working out for you. And, we will get the honor of meeting your family. Yes, Kokomo is getting close. Hope to see a good crowd this year. Always A Brother!!!
Alex Fernwalt 901-487-0374
TN USA - Tuesday, July 14, 2015 at 17:16:42 (MDT)
No Mark you didn't tell me that you LIVED me
LARRY A. DAVIS
USA - Tuesday, July 14, 2015 at 15:09:12 (MDT)
John and all, not really sure what the problem was with the FLIGHT LOG, all I can say is this. I have a local company that is in control of your web site right now and they are the ones that have been cleaning up the spam and stuff. Eventually they will give me complete control but as of now it is in their hands. Now mind you, this is a company that handles web sites that that run into the thousands of rallies for their time they put into to them. I mean like up to $40.000 to $50.000. They have always never said that I owe them any money and told me that due to the content of the site they are glad to be of help. I do suppose that some day they will send me a bill but I know that it will not be as much as I stated above. I told them I was willing to spend a couple thousand and at that time they said don't worry about it. I don't know, maybe they won't charge me anything. But for know I am grateful to them for doing what they are doing. As for the "white" page we were getting for a few days I suppose they just forgot to flip the switch or something. ............Sprwad the word for KOKOMO. It's just around the corner. Have I told you guys that I lived you lately? ........ Always a brother.....
Mark
USA - Tuesday, July 14, 2015 at 08:17:37 (MDT)
morning flight, congrads George on finally getting your wife in country. it sounds like you have a lot of work ahead of you but that will keep you out trouble. hope we all can meet her one day at one of our reunions or kokomo. wink 3/69-10/70
wink
winter have, fl USA - Tuesday, July 14, 2015 at 07:51:27 (MDT)
Alex the address for everyone is: 8313 East - 400 South, Greentown, IN 46936. Basic is on Hwy 26 East of 31 running into Kokomo.
Ken Strong Jr
Candler, FL USA - Monday, July 13, 2015 at 16:23:59 (MDT)
Ken do you have the address and zip code to camp sites area of Kokomo? Have a few 129 th Brothers from 1965and 1966 whom are trying to come to Kokomo. The have campers or RV to park at camp sites if you can email me the information I can sen it to them. My email is afernwal@comcast.net. Always A Brother!!!
Alex Fernwalt 901-487-0374
TN USA - Monday, July 13, 2015 at 00:23:19 (MDT)
George welcome to the club but wait till you end up spending your day tending the garden. Alex hope your EMGs are a one time deal with the VA because in Indy they kept sending me back over and over again for the same test because I waiting so long between seeing the nerve doctors who kept wanting a new test. It helped that I always saw a new guy each time but like you my right side was way worse. Still slowly my left leg keeps getting worse.
Ken Strong Jr
Candler, FL USA - Sunday, July 12, 2015 at 16:41:41 (MDT)
Thursday July 9 was the one year mark for my wife Huynh & Tram getting state side & I guess this married stuff is OK if you don't think about it it is WAY different than being single but marrieing ASAIN is way different than marrieing western and of caurse haveing a 26X48 garage with a bunch of cars for a man cave helps. Neaxt year I am going to build her a 12X 24 shed [big enough for a car if needed] for her garden tools.I really don't want garden/yard tools near my car tools. Frencie if you see this Huynh says HI she remebers you & Tom [also hi to him] from when we all met up at Quin Nhon
George B
Somerset Ma, USA - Sunday, July 12, 2015 at 10:08:39 (MDT)
morning flight, our site is back up, great. missed it for the few days it was down, not that I posted much. but get on site to see whats going on. next stop kokomo,looking forward to that. wink 3/69-10/70
wink
winter haven, fl USA - Sunday, July 12, 2015 at 09:44:43 (MDT)
Mark, was that like a catch in the get along. Or was it like a virus ? hahahahah..
John Sartor
USA - Sunday, July 12, 2015 at 08:31:03 (MDT)
Yeah Spread the word. WE are up and running. Just a little bug. ....always a brother,
Mark
USA - Saturday, July 11, 2015 at 18:16:30 (MDT)
Hey we're back on! Mark, what was the problem? I felt that I was being left out not able to talk to my brothers... I'm blaming that on the terrorist. Enough of my bull----. How is everyone? Is everyone in good health?
John Sartor
USA - Friday, July 10, 2015 at 07:29:41 (MDT)
Glad to be back on the log. Kokomo is getting close. Be glad to see everyone. Well through with the VA for a while. Had a 4 hour test for the neuropathy for both upper and lower. Don't want to go through that again. They were checking the nerves and muscle for damage.The Doctor said was more advanced on my right side of the body. But, it could be worse I guess. Anyone heard from Alvis. Think about him more when I see a orange colored truck on the road. Hope everyone had a safe 4th. Always A Brother!!!
Alex Fernwalt 901-487-0374
TN USA - Thursday, July 09, 2015 at 13:55:18 (MDT)
Mark I still had a problem a little while ago getting on the Log. Hope we are over that but wanted to post that I talked to Ski and he thinks we got everything we wanted for Kokomo in September. He will double check our stuff this weekend.
Ken Strong Jr
Candler, FL USA - Thursday, July 09, 2015 at 12:33:43 (MDT)
Gosh, seems we have lost a couple of months in the FLIGHT LOG BOOK. I'll have to check on that. Least it's working now.
Mark
USA - Wednesday, July 08, 2015 at 19:00:31 (MDT)
Ray I am glad to see your post. Also just waiting on one thing to get our stuff into Kokomo. Still working on list of old stuff and was looking at the last post of Jim Westwang on Oct 18, 2010. The day before Gary Mount posted so this site is our history. I hope there is some way to clean it up after the fix because it is way to hard trying to find stuff now.
Ken Strong Jr
Candler, FL USA - Tuesday, March 31, 2015 at 12:57:18 (MDT)
Just saying hello to all.Me and Gail are planning on going to the reuion in NM> this year hope to see you all out there;
Ray Gagner <mailto:gagnerray%20@%20yahoo.com%20.or%20gagnerray%20@%20facebook.com>
Street, Maryland USA - Tuesday, March 31, 2015 at 07:21:34 (MDT)
I am hoping we may still get out of the woods here pretty soon. Still working on the database for contacts. I wish we could track our hackers down and hang them. Things that I am trying to get are Names, address & phone numbers along with email addresses. This along with month & year getting to the 129th and also leaving. If WIA I would like to know that & the date plus Platoon, status, rank in the unit or when retired. Call signs or nicknames. Want feedback for what we will have shown on the web site compared to info in database. We may want to only share some info after contacting one of us humans. Last I am trying to update the list for those who are deceased with the date we lost them. Again my email is ken7776 at aol.com with a 129th phone number of 352 450 5029..
Ken Strong Jr
Candler, FL USA - Wednesday, March 25, 2015 at 20:21:15 (MDT)
They represent Peace Fred. L-G
Gently
USA - Tuesday, March 24, 2015 at 17:03:25 (MDT)
thanks.. just picked them up.
alvis
USA - Tuesday, March 24, 2015 at 10:47:52 (MDT)
Question. What/when was the mission to Laos to rescue folks being kept there and where was the target prison. Also, is there anyone here that flew on that mission. This is important as I have just read a mission statement that leaves out anything Army connected, its all Airforce except for a few Green Berets.This statement was also sent to my uncle that was at the Hanio Hilton for a few years. Thanks
alvis
USA - Monday, March 23, 2015 at 06:06:51 (MDT)
George.. the addy your asking about is Warbadges.com. His biz/home addy is Warbadges.com, P.O. Box 71, Sth Fremantle 6162, Western Australia, Australia. I ran across his addy when cleaning out my desk. His name is Andy.
alvis
USA - Sunday, March 22, 2015 at 11:20:46 (MDT)
Fred: We just got back home from Disney Land in Fla. And finally found Susan's obit. And, was able sign the guest book. Still hard to believe she is gone. I know the pain and suffering has finally gone for her. She will be missed but,not forgotten by Liz and I along with the rest of the 129th Family. You and the Family are in our thoughts and prayers. Always A Brother!!! Were here for You !!!
Alex Fernwalt 901-487-0374
TN USA - Thursday, March 19, 2015 at 16:40:53 (MDT)
I couldn't figure it out Fred. I tried. I'll try again. L-G
Gently
USA - Wednesday, March 18, 2015 at 22:33:16 (MDT)
Fred we love you guys. I did have some trouble with her web site but not sure if it was the music or why it was hanging up. Just went back again and was able to get to the guest list but still stuck trying to type. I am sorry that so many folks have all but given up reading our site.
Ken Strong Jr
Candler, FL USA - Wednesday, March 18, 2015 at 22:01:56 (MDT)
I am a bit disappointed at the number of folks who haven't posted on Susans obit. A lot of you have met her and she isn't the asshole I am.
alvis
USA - Wednesday, March 18, 2015 at 17:44:26 (MDT)
Thank you Lee!!!! L-G
Gently
USA - Wednesday, March 18, 2015 at 17:09:31 (MDT)
Thank you Alex and Ernest! L-G
Gently
USA - Tuesday, March 17, 2015 at 21:40:57 (MDT)
Thank you Alex and Ernest. L-G
gently
USA - Tuesday, March 17, 2015 at 21:39:16 (MDT)
It's a very beautiful painting Fred...just like Susan was. Thank you for sharing. L-G
Gently
USA - Tuesday, March 17, 2015 at 21:38:09 (MDT)
Last year I broke up with my girlfriend due to many misunderstandings and I remember very well how hard I had been fighting to get her back. She changed her number, changed her job so that I donÃ¢Â€Â™t visit her office and none of her friends would give me any information about her. The only thing I could do was to go find help from anywhere, so i looked for a way to get her back then a friend recommended me to contact powerfulibiezugbespell@gmail.com that he will help me and as my friend said, Dr ibe helped me to bring back my girlfriend just in 3 days, I now have her back and this is the biggest joy of my life.
Matthew <powerfulibiezugbespell@gmail.com>
NEW york, uk USA - Tuesday, March 17, 2015 at 19:08:53 (MDT)
http://www.indianamemorial.com/notices/Susan-Alvis
alvis
USA - Tuesday, March 17, 2015 at 18:15:20 (MDT)
the painting lacks detail in the pic. Susan was working on it but isn't finished. Just like her life. The painting will be cremated with her. http://www.indianamemorial.com/obituaries/obituaries.php
alvis
USA - Tuesday, March 17, 2015 at 17:51:04 (MDT)
Alvis, Please email me at: johnsartor@yahoo.com. Important.
John Sartor
USA - Monday, March 16, 2015 at 22:51:38 (MDT)
Fred so very sorry for your loss
Rainer Bauer
USA - Monday, March 16, 2015 at 13:37:52 (MDT)
Just getting back on line again after Joey came and told me that Susan passed away while I was out with my goats the other day. I had not even turned on my computer for the past few days even knowing that I have to keep going. Fred I am so sorry for your loss and as many here know she was a spark for so many that knew her.
Ken Strong Jr
Candler, FL USA - Monday, March 16, 2015 at 12:55:48 (MDT)
Very sorry foe your loss she will be missed
Rick England
USA - Monday, March 16, 2015 at 07:30:04 (MDT)
Fred, so sorry for your loss.
Robbie
Rochester, NY USA - Sunday, March 15, 2015 at 06:38:51 (MDT)
Thank you to all who sent me $50 checks. The only bad part is that they have to be made out to "129thAHC" not me, nor "129th Fund" nor Christmas Fund. Keep'em coming in. L-G
Gently
USA - Saturday, March 14, 2015 at 16:46:21 (MDT)
I just don't know what to say I held Glenda the same way I think a part of her still with me to I see her again.
Art
USA - Saturday, March 14, 2015 at 15:36:37 (MDT)
Fred Alvis- My condolences.
Bruno E Sanchez
Laredo, TX USA - Saturday, March 14, 2015 at 11:29:54 (MDT)
Fred, So sorry to hear about Susan. She will be missed by all that met her. We are all here for you Brother....
Bill Whelan <info@theprintingworks.net>
USA - Saturday, March 14, 2015 at 10:21:38 (MDT)
morning flight, a sad morning it is. fred what can I say that has already been said sue will be missed. I look forward to seeing her at our reunions an kokomo. she brought with her a shimmering light with her everywhere she went,an that's what this dimly lite world needed.now that, that light has gone dark, each of us who know sue has a little of sue inside us and because of that, the light will be carried on. god bleess. wink 3/69-10/70
wink
winter haven, fl USA - Saturday, March 14, 2015 at 09:25:49 (MDT)
Fred we are all so sorry to hear about Susan, she will be sadly missed but never forgotten. RIP Susan. Simon, Nina and Brad.
Simon Johnson <simon_johnson@talktalk.net>
Mellor, 509 County UK - Saturday, March 14, 2015 at 05:09:58 (MDT)
Heart-broken over our loss of our favorite Aussie.....Watch over us Susan...you will be so deeply missed by so many of us. I enjoyed our times together, laughing, being smart asses, rating people at Kokomo, and the re-unions. How I wish there were more memories...I wish I could have spent more time with you. Dear Fred...I know you are devastated.....remember your Family here...we love you and are here for you. I'm so sad, she was special. L-G
gently
USA - Friday, March 13, 2015 at 21:20:31 (MDT)
Fred Susan was in my thought today so sorry for your loss bless you brother and your family. I will play a special tune in her remembrance. Stickman
James A. Oliver
pembroke, ga USA - Friday, March 13, 2015 at 21:19:22 (MDT)
Fred Liz and I are sorry to hear of your loss of Susan. She was a wonderful lady and it was a honor to have her as part of our 129th Family. She will be missed by all whom who knew her. You are in our thoughts and prayers through this difficult time. We are here for you. Always A Brother!!!
Alex Fernwalt 901-487-0374
TN USA - Friday, March 13, 2015 at 20:49:32 (MDT)
Fred, we send our condolences and will keep you in our prayers.
John Sartor
USA - Friday, March 13, 2015 at 18:44:11 (MDT)
Fred.. My sincere condolences. My thoughts, prayers and best wishes are with you. Take care Brother.
Kal Bergstrom
USA - Friday, March 13, 2015 at 16:36:53 (MDT)
Fred, Debbie & I are sad from the news of losing your precious wife. We have good memories to remember her by and will think of her often. Always a brother.
Gale
USA - Friday, March 13, 2015 at 15:12:21 (MDT)
Prayers for you Fred are being sent.
Jeff Sauers
USA - Friday, March 13, 2015 at 14:29:47 (MDT)
Fred , we offer our condolences. As always, if there is anything we can do, or if you just want to talk, call brother. I'm so sorry
Mark and Dee
USA - Friday, March 13, 2015 at 14:28:15 (MDT)
A slow respectful hand salute is hereby rendered for Susan,she earned one.
paul brown <idapaul@Yahoo.com>
lasalle, Illinois USA - Friday, March 13, 2015 at 14:05:17 (MDT)
Fred,I am sorry for your loss. I am keeping you in my thoughts and prays.
J. W. Wilson
Kinston , N. C. USA - Friday, March 13, 2015 at 12:26:51 (MDT)
Its with a sad heart I write this. Susan passed today just after 1PM. She was at home, in bed. I was holding her,she gave a big smile, then died. No flowers please, there will be no service according to her wishes. She is the best thing to ever enter my lfe, God grant her peace.
alvis
USA - Friday, March 13, 2015 at 12:10:31 (MDT)
Slow Hand Salute for Tony may he finally rest in peace. Andy has been ill for the last few years. That why he has been to the reunions lately. Gently putting a check in the mail tomorrow. Always A Brother!!!
Alex Fernwalt. 901-487-0374
TN USA - Thursday, March 12, 2015 at 14:34:06 (MDT)
Thank you Arthur! L-G
gently
USA - Thursday, March 12, 2015 at 13:23:19 (MDT)
Some of may remember the first time I showed up at Kokomo with 5 or 6 pizzas. Susan was with me as well as a very good friend from the days at Ft Carson, Vietnam grunt Vet named Tony. Ton has been fighting cancer (tumors caused by agent orange says the VA)for a while now. He went on Hospice about the same time as Susan. He died last night. The list of Vietnam vets grows shorter by the day. Hug your wife, your kids, who knows who is next.
alvis
USA - Thursday, March 12, 2015 at 04:39:53 (MDT)
Alex, Thanks for where I can get his address for decals
George B
USA - Wednesday, March 11, 2015 at 19:26:52 (MDT)
RESPONSE form the South Africian folks that have one of our birds. Quote..ear Fred This is the serial number of the Huey that we use. It did two tours in Vietnam Serial number on tail: 6601009
alvis
USA - Wednesday, March 11, 2015 at 04:06:12 (MDT)
Andy is an Aussie, pays for his vacation over here by doing what he does. Really a nice guy. A few years back, at a reunion, I gave him a AK-47 round to take back to OZ with him. LOL, at the last minute he had second thoughts about trying to get it past customs, so gave it back.
alvis
USA - Wednesday, March 11, 2015 at 04:04:40 (MDT)
George his name is Andy Curan. Should have his web site in the VHCMA news letter.
Alex Fernwalt 901-487-0374
TN USA - Tuesday, March 10, 2015 at 13:19:52 (MDT)
Any body remember that guys address in Aust that sells those decals of our Div & the company I need one for the "outside of glass
George B
USA - Tuesday, March 10, 2015 at 12:48:29 (MDT)
Thank you Wink and Robbie! Prayers continue for our dear Aussie friend. L-G
gently
USA - Monday, March 09, 2015 at 23:07:33 (MDT)
I have contacted this site, waiting for a return message. I ask for the tail number. They have a link on their site to ours BTW. Susan and I spent 1:00 AM till 5:AM at the hospt this morn. Thank God I got to bring her home. She is resting and continues to fight her lonely and painful battle. http://www.cape-town-helicopter-tours.com/contact.html
alvis
USA - Monday, March 09, 2015 at 16:30:21 (MDT)
I have contacted this site, waiting for a return message. I ask for the tail number. They have a link on their site to ours BTW. Susan and I spent 1:00 AM till 5:AM at the hospt this morn. Thank God I got to bring her home. She is resting and continues to fight her lonely and painful battle. http://www.cape-town-helicopter-tours.com/contact.html
alvis
USA - Monday, March 09, 2015 at 16:30:06 (MDT)
Fred sorry to hear Susan isn't making any improvement. She is in our thoughts and prayers. Mark Joe Nicolich was the gunner on 745 in 1966. But the bird was in the company before October 1966. Wink will be at Disney next week were taking the nephew. His will be on spring break. Will give you a call. Always A Brother!!!
Alex Fernwalt 901-487-0374 <afernwal@comcast.net>
Tn USA - Monday, March 09, 2015 at 06:14:21 (MDT)
Sorry to hear about Susan Fred. Praying for comfort and peace for you both.
Mark
USA - Sunday, March 08, 2015 at 20:17:40 (MDT)
I just did a Bing search for ZS-SLK and bingo, got a hit right away. It appears to be owned by Bird Dog Aviation in SA. Looks like it is mainly used to fight fires. Fred, sorry to hear Susan is not doing well!. I hope she is resting comfortably, My thought and prayers are with her, and you.
Kal Bergstrom
USA - Sunday, March 08, 2015 at 16:09:03 (MDT)
Some of the guys that have been in here longer than me can perhaps correct me. I believe the South Africa bird is being used by a company giving thrill rides which includes "combat assaults" along the coast. They contacted this site asking for info on the bird,pics, ect. not to long after Phil and his folks got the 509 up and running/contacted this site. I went back and forth with them for a bit, but something turned me off.They can be found by goggling huey rides south Africa..something like that.Susan continues to fight, but is losing.
alvis
USA - Sunday, March 08, 2015 at 15:12:26 (MDT)
Rick thanks for your work finding birds for us. Along with finding things I am working on our updated contact list and missing a bunch of info. One quit question is that I had Art Foster as Tigerwagon@msn.com plus a phone number ending in 4553 which neither of them work. Again my email address is ken7776 at aol.com plus have set up a 129th phone number as 352 450 5029 which is done so I can get voice mail via my aol or on my old cell when connected to Wi-Fi. If anyone can email any info I am piling up several list into my data base like the ones on this site, also from list of folks who have been to reunions but that I have no other info. In the mean time take care my Brothers and be looking for emails / phone calls from me. Also am still waiting for a few checks for Kokomo Camp Sites.
Ken Strong Jr
Candler, FL USA - Sunday, March 08, 2015 at 14:57:48 (MDT)
#569 has turned up in South Africa. Had a guy contact me whose father had worked on it in the US at some point. All we had at that point was the date the N# was cancelled in the US back in the 90's so I started digging. It's SA reg is ZS-SLK. Posted a pic of it on the Lane AHP Facebook group.
RickG
USA - Saturday, March 07, 2015 at 12:36:18 (MST)
HI Judith some money on the way.
Art
USA - Thursday, March 05, 2015 at 14:34:37 (MST)
Hi all that are still checking on us. I am going through adding the contact list from here to my other list. Please note that I will be trying a bunch of these old addresses but will have 129th Stuff - Ken Strong in the subject line. I am also trying to update and add those we have lost.
Ken Strong Jr
Candler, FL USA - Wednesday, March 04, 2015 at 19:38:45 (MST)
Got this in an email today. Anybody recall this ship? Hello, I am the curator of the Vietnam War Foundation here in Virgina. We will be starting a restoration Huey Serial Number 64-13745 this Spring. Our records show it served with 129AHC from Oct 1966 till Feb 1968. Would like to know if any of your members might have pictures of this ship in Vietnam so we can paint her in actually? Thanks, Craig LaMountain Curator 434 985-8408 (www.vietnamwarfoundation.org) PS -You can see the ship on our Facebook page
Mark
USA - Monday, March 02, 2015 at 15:37:36 (MST)
Had a great mini reunion yesterday. Mark and Dee were out here in Arizona for a few days and Mark, Dee, Don and Donna Miller, Susan Edison, myself and wife, Shirley, met up at one of the local Olive Gardens for dinner. Great friends, food and time.. They should be back in "cold country" by now. It is 75 here now and I am staying for a while longer... Take care Brothers.. C U L8r... Kal...>>>
Kal Bergstrom
USA - Friday, February 27, 2015 at 16:46:50 (MST)
Another note for guys from the 129th / 498th I am also trying to build a data base that we can use to track our people. I am first trying to go through those I have already contacted in the past to make sure we have the correct information. Also wanting to have the month / year that you got there and left. Besides where people live and phone numbers I will also add a share info. If yes we can try to get the basics updated on the 129th site. If not I will only share that info with Mark, Gently & Paul Boggs for the purpose of having an email and mailing list.
Ken Strong Jr
Candler, FL USA - Thursday, February 26, 2015 at 21:34:15 (MST)
Thanks Kevin but mainly just hope we can make sure the ones posting are human. Seems like the low life's are taking over everything.
Ken Strong Jr
Candler, FL USA - Wednesday, February 25, 2015 at 21:49:32 (MST)
Hello to all my 129th friends. It's sad to see the "Spammers" have been posting here my website was getting about 50+ a day on my feedback page. Mark could you make it a members page only?
Kevin Dutton
UK - Wednesday, February 25, 2015 at 13:09:52 (MST)
Mark I will send some money the first ok.
Art
USA - Monday, February 23, 2015 at 16:06:31 (MST)
I am working on it Ken and all. Just bare with me a few more weeks and I am pretty sure the hackers will be eliminated..................
Mark
USA - Sunday, February 22, 2015 at 19:09:24 (MST)
I am starting to think the hackers are winning as they are running more folks off our page. This is really starting to become a big mess as I have been trying to catch up and talk to folks now. Some email addresses are just bouncing because they are full and other people have not checked this page or email in months, at best weeks. The 129th Yahoo Group I guess is still kicking out a few hot lady ads and maybe we are too old to keep up. I have gotten Rick's check for Kokomo and am hoping to get our stuff in over the next couple weeks. The next deal is the Crew Members Reunion starting June 9th which is coming up fast.
Ken Strong Jr
Candler, FL USA - Sunday, February 22, 2015 at 18:45:47 (MST)
Guess we are all busy at least trying to do 129th stuff. Ok it could be a full time job as I am working through changes here. It just took me a day to hook my new computer up to the printer. Also broke down and bought Office 2013 to replace the 1997 version I have. The idea there is to try and build a new 129th data base to go along with the phone number. Somehow AOL has bounced back and fourth messing up my address book so found a couple folks I am missing new emails. It has been a lot of work tracking you guys down just to loose you again. A few are easy like "Wink" "Stickman". lost the name that went with tigerwagon@msn.com. Also have bad addresses for Joe Nicolich & Mike Miles if anyone knows. Last Mike is going to be at Kokomo this Saturday and I hope get me info I am asking for on campsites.
Ken Strong Jr
Candler, FL USA - Wednesday, February 18, 2015 at 18:50:18 (MST)
Mark, I've been at Cleveland Clinic for 10 days now and been out of touch. Yes go for it. this Web-site is sooo important. Paul
Paul Boggs
USA - Wednesday, February 18, 2015 at 08:02:04 (MST)
It appears that all that posted about it is in favor of my proposal. I met with the outfit today and they are really impressed and sympathetic to the cause and meaning behind the site. They are willing to take on the job of converting and bringing it up to date and also making it very easier for me to make changes to it. Such as Contacts , archive the Log Book , and photos and much more. Such as reunion announcements and things such as the funds that we use to get Vets to the reunions. Doing so for only their cost. Also we will be able to block the Viagra and Spellcaster spammers that have invaded the place. Do you have any other ideas? I have been looking for an outfit ever since Kokomo and have met with other companies and this one I feel is the one we are looking for to do the best job at the best price. I will be out of town for the next 10 days and will get back to them either while I'm gone or when we get back. In the mean time they are looking at the site and figuring out what to do. These are some really good people at what they do. Take care , always a brother, Pop-A-TopII
Mark
USA - Tuesday, February 17, 2015 at 19:38:34 (MST)
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San Jose, Ca USA - Tuesday, February 17, 2015 at 11:01:22 (MST)
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London, UK - Tuesday, February 17, 2015 at 10:17:10 (MST)
Donations for the 129th Christmas Fund can be made at the address below. The monies from this fund are used to help get group members to the re-unions and Kokomo, along with flowers at funerals and other forms of financial assistance when needed. This account is run by Ken Strong and myself. Over the years we have assisted many of you and hope to continue to assist you. Sadly, we need your help to keep this fund fluid. In the past we had had auctions during the Christmas season, but last year the fund raising was dismal, having received only $100 and no items to auction. We are not a 501c3. If any of you want to work on that great, but as of right now we do not have such a person. Until then, I would be honored to write a 129th AHC donation tax receipt if so requested. Checks should be made out to "129th AHC" and we thank you ahead of time. The key here is to get as many members to our gatherings, especially the re-union June. God bles...and be generous:>)) Judith Singer Treasurer 129th AHC 8353 Watertown Plank Road Wauwatosa WI 53213 Gentlyjs@yahoo.com 414-988-6225
Gently
USA - Monday, February 16, 2015 at 12:37:57 (MST)
Sorry for anyone calling me at the 352 450 5029 number as I am in Tampa. Also want to remind everyone that I can get email at ken7776 @ aol . com again. Gently has sent an email to her list and I tried to send it on with more email address returns. It seems hard to keep up with these little changes from Comcast to att or msn, etc. Hope that Mark can find a simple fix to our site getting rid of the crap.
Ken Strong Jr
Candler, FL USA - Monday, February 16, 2015 at 11:36:16 (MST)
Looks like Kokomo will be the only reunion I will make this year. I am hoping to get some of the 65/66 group there. This October will make 50 years since the 101st and the 129th Avn Co. Landed at Cam Rhan Bay. And.if anybody know how this site has done for the 129th. I do!!! From day one when it was just a few of us, but as time went by it grew and grew. The size of our reunions grew and grew. So, I encourage all to donate what the can to keep our site going. This site has brought the the 129th Family together through the good times and the lost of Family and 129th Brothers. Always A Brother!!!
Alex Fernwalt. 901-487-0374
TN USA - Sunday, February 15, 2015 at 07:11:22 (MST)
Mark do what needs done!!!! I will donate what I can. Need to post Gently's email address to where we can get address to send donations. Always A Brother!!!
Alex Fernwalt. 901-487-0374 <Afernwal@comcast.net>
TN USA - Saturday, February 14, 2015 at 16:06:13 (MST)
alvis;the gun lock program is legit and has been around for 6-7 years.don't know if there is any paperwork involved but there didn't used to be.really not a bad idea in my opinion,if I owned guns I would do it,I just don't own guns because I would be likely to use them on myself.
Paul McGrath brown
USA - Saturday, February 14, 2015 at 11:07:20 (MST)
Just have had this new PC for a few hours trying to figure out Windows 8. I had talked to Ski for Kokomo last month before landing myself in the hospital and he said he hated it as they were trying to get 7 instead. OK I am still on a learning curve myself as my old one was running Office 97. Reminder to that I got my AOL Account fixed for email w/ken7776 at that for mail. Still no cell phone but did set up a line just for the 129th stuff right now. Last of all now that we all lost Jack I am still trying to figure out the best way to handle his site. Ski gave me a couple options and Paul is trying to get something to show he pasted away. Sorry to say as our meeting last September points out we all don't know what might happen so need to get our ducks in a row. Love all you guys.
Ken Strong Jr
Candler, FL USA - Saturday, February 14, 2015 at 10:15:59 (MST)
I am with you brother
Rick England
USA - Saturday, February 14, 2015 at 05:22:38 (MST)
Blessings for our brothers n sisters who are suffering. Mark sounds like a wonderful way to end spellcaster you have my vote. Take a stick for a walk. Stickman
James A. Oliver
Pembroke, Ga USA - Friday, February 13, 2015 at 17:27:17 (MST)
Mark sounds good to me as my old computer is about to be retired after ten years it won't cut it so this is my 1st post from a new one. Next step is to get my stuff caught up for Kokomo. Hope it may not take much to fix this if we can figure out who the humans are before posting.
Ken Strong Jr. 72-73
Candler, FL USA - Friday, February 13, 2015 at 16:42:33 (MST)
I agree. That would be putting the funds to very good use. Thanks again Mark!...
Kal Bergstrom
USA - Friday, February 13, 2015 at 13:48:26 (MST)
Mark, I will $50 also. What is Gentry snail mail addy?
J. W. Wilson
Kinston, N. C. USA - Friday, February 13, 2015 at 12:14:17 (MST)
Thanks Barry...................
Mark
USA - Friday, February 13, 2015 at 09:16:17 (MST)
morning flight, mark if the fund can handle it as you say go for. but i'll be sending fifty bucks to gently to help fra the cost. I think that's the lest I can do for the web site. and mark I know you've heard this many times, thanks again for your work with the site, for without it we all would be lost sheep in a world that didn't care. thanks. wink 3/69-10/70
wink
winter haven, fl USA - Friday, February 13, 2015 at 09:10:03 (MST)
Hello everybody....THIS IS NOT SPAM THIS IS MARK.......Update on what I have planed for moving and making access easier for me on this web site is as follows.............Over the last 6 months I met with 3 different people as to what to do about your/our web site pertaining to making it , as I said, easier access, clean up the spam and eliminate it, post photos, stories and maybe make some appearance changes. Those 3 did not meet the standards I thought that us as a whole could not except and was not the outfit we were looking for. I have found a local company that can do this for us. In conversation with this group they went to the web site and made the remark that, " your page is an awesome page and it is very huge. Now I, being the non/computer guy, had no idea that the 129th was so huge, but they really liked it and what it stood for. It also came to my attention that when David, our old webmaster, God rest his soul, made the page, he did it up right and made probably one of the biggest pages that could be made at the time. Mind you, this page is 15 years old. Considered a dinosaur in this ever fast changing tech world that we live in. I say that to give kudos to David for having the foresight to see that.############################################################ Here is my proposal to all of you,,,,, I have a meeting Monday with this outfit, the guy I talk to earlier this week said they have worked on sites that cost anywhere from $2,000 to $40,000. Well needless to say we will be looking at the lesser of the two. Now, I will continue to pay and maintain the upfront moneys that are needed to own the "Domain" and secure that we will always have the www.129th.web page as our own like I have been doing for the past 15 years. That's not a problem and I consider it a privilege to be able to do that. The question is the $2,000.00. I am asking you all if it would be possible to borrow that money from the 129th fund that we have built up over the last 15 years. In the past the fund has been used to help other 129th'ers get to reunions, buying and sending flowers to viewing of brothers that have passed on and such......This fund and is managed and very well taken care of by our dear sister in arms Judith "Gently" Singer. Speaking with her the other month I was told that was more then $2,000 in the fund which would still leave some in there to use for the things it already has been used for....... I will respect all of your opinions on this matter but I do want to inform you that this company is , I feel, the best avenue to take to keep and maintain and improve your/our web site..................I love all of you and truly do apologize that it has taken me so long to attend to this matter. Behind the scenes though I want you to know I have been working on it......................if anybody has any other ideas as to how and do this in a cheaper, better way, please let me know...........I just want to clean up, maintain, improve, and keep this page for what it is and has done for many of you all. Over the years many of you have thanked me for this page and told me how it has been a God send. How it has helped some of you get your 100% disability that you deserve, and that it has helped you reconnect with guys that you served with and find out that even though it has been 40/45 years ago, that the brotherhood is there as if it has only been one day. Thanks to all of you for letting me be a part of not only, American History, but your History also.################################################################### I will await your response's to this matter................ALWAYS A BROTHER, GOD BLESS,.....
Mark
USA - Friday, February 13, 2015 at 08:29:04 (MST)
Ya Paul something like that but her voice, Oh No. Just kept waking up hearing it thinking you were there wanting my blood in the dark, LOL
Ken Strong Jr 72-73
Candler, FL USA - Thursday, February 12, 2015 at 20:01:03 (MST)
Just received a letter from VA Hospt. They are offering me FREE gun locks, up to 4 (four). Sounds like more government snooping to me, aint answering that. Sorry, I just don't trust them.
alvis
USA - Thursday, February 12, 2015 at 13:07:08 (MST)
Might have to cast a spell on you
Paul McGrath brown
USA - Wednesday, February 11, 2015 at 20:16:47 (MST)
So Ken are you saying that I might be a blood sucking leach,that visits in the middle of a wet dream.
Paul McGrath brown
lasalle, il USA - Wednesday, February 11, 2015 at 11:36:26 (MST)
Hope all is well with the 129th Family. Weather here is up and down goes from mid 60's to the 20's. A crazy winter. Mark ran into a guy that lives 4 miles from you. Knew you and the whole Jackson Family. Forgot his name but, told him let you know he had met me. He was at the Resort Casino. Small world. Fred how is Susan? Always A Brother!!!
Alex Fernwalt. 901-487-0374
TN USA - Tuesday, February 10, 2015 at 11:21:56 (MST)
Welcome back to the living Ken. Missed hearing from you.
John Sartor
USA - Saturday, February 07, 2015 at 10:23:02 (MST)
First I would like to thank all the veterans for their service to our great country. I wanted to also reach out to see if I could find anyone on this site that might remember my father, his name is Gordon Pollock. I believe he was there from September '66 through August '67 with the 394th support detachment? Our family is mainly from Maryland in the Annapolis/Glen Burnie area if that helps. I believe he also spent time in Germany with the 394th, but I'm not sure if this was before or after going to Vietnam. If anyone remembers him, has any video, pics, etc. please let me know. My father has his old super 8 movie camera and a box of film that I am going to have a look at. If I find any good footage I will be sure to share with everyone. Thank you again for all you've done. Best regards, G
George <gwpollock@yahoo.com>
Annapolis, MD USA - Friday, February 06, 2015 at 05:01:46 (MST)
Like a bad penny I am back after getting out of the hospital yesterday> It bites when you feel you are so far behind anyway and than loose a couple weeks. Than kept hearing 498th Paul Brown (His voice anyway) @ 4 AM wanting to suck blood out of me. Fred I am so sorry to hear about Sue also as none of us know what is next for us. Also folks I was getting ready to do the camping stuff when I got sick so will try to catch up with is in the next few days.
Ken Strong Jr 72-73
Candler, FL USA - Thursday, February 05, 2015 at 11:26:28 (MST)
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London, UK United Kingdom - Thursday, February 05, 2015 at 02:36:39 (MST)
Alvis sorry to hear about your friend. Seems like cancer is taking it's toll. A Vietnam Brother that went to school with me just died of cancer about 10 days ago. Cancer is hitting everyone. All we can do is pray for everyone. Give Mark a chance to get rid of the crap. He isn't going to get it done over night. I just skip over the crap. Always A Brother!!!
Alex Fernwalt 901-487-0374
TN USA - Wednesday, February 04, 2015 at 14:45:28 (MST)
I know most of you don't remember my buddy Tony, from Allentown,PA, I brought with me to Kokomo. He was a grunt in NAM and we served together at Carson, after deployment. He has less than 6 months left,cancer.
alvis
USA - Tuesday, February 03, 2015 at 14:43:18 (MST)
HI MY wife Sandra lost her daughter Tammy to cancer back be for I met her & my younger sister has it my dad had colon cancer & they check my colon & they took out all but a foot & Fred hang in there what you are going throw. when I was in nam from 68 to 71 I never maid friends you just might not be there & I still don't I cant get close even when Glenda was living & Sandra now I scard to & with the va can only help so much with med I take & shuting this pc down for the last timeso take care all youart
Art
USA - Monday, February 02, 2015 at 15:44:07 (MST)
morning flight,mark we all know and we all know you are working hard to eliminate these intruders. it would be nice to be able to give them a viris without harming others, or maybe we should get a spell caster of our own to cast a spell on these people to forget our wed site addy. won't that be nice. heeeeeeeee wink 3/69-10/70
wink
winter haven, fl USA - Monday, February 02, 2015 at 07:43:23 (MST)
Bear with me guys. I working on it.
Mark
USA - Sunday, February 01, 2015 at 16:23:31 (MST)
Maybe someone on here should give that spell caster a call See if he can put a spell on all the assholes that are ruining this site. Just a thought.
Harrell Guidry (cue)
Groves, Tx USA - Sunday, February 01, 2015 at 08:03:53 (MST)
I agree with you Wink.
John Sartor
USA - Sunday, February 01, 2015 at 07:44:56 (MST)
morning flight, well I guess we can blame face book for all this. we cant get a word in edge wise, with all this bull sh t on our sit. what a shame. wink 3/69-10/70
wink
winter haven, fl USA - Sunday, February 01, 2015 at 07:18:28 (MST)
Frenchie, I watched that documentary about the helicopter war history that you posted on facebook. It was very good, I just wish they would've done a bit from our area of operation. Cold and snowing up here.
Robbie
Rochester, NY USA - Thursday, January 29, 2015 at 17:05:18 (MST)
Dear Fred, so sad to hear about Susan. Hope I hope she's in a good enough place. Janet and I are saddened by your text. We lost her father from colon cancer. We feel your pain. Susan is such a fighter, I just knew she could kick it's butt. We will miss her quirky personally and that great simle. May she now rest. I don't know how or why things happen. I do know she will be greatly missed by everyone that knows that winning personally. So sad, our heart goes out to you Fred . Please call if there ANYTHING we could do. Give Susan a big kiss from the French's.
Frenchie
Sav, GA USA - Thursday, January 29, 2015 at 08:15:56 (MST)
Hope for the best for you Ken. WE told Hospice NOT to send the first nurse back to our house. She just didn't cut the mustard ,social wise.
alvis
USA - Wednesday, January 28, 2015 at 15:00:19 (MST)
Hope everything works out and Ken will make a good recovery. Always A Brother!!!
Alex Fernwalt 901-487-0374
TN USA - Tuesday, January 27, 2015 at 12:07:49 (MST)
Fred: I can't really put the words together right now. After reading your post about Susan. She has brought a lot of joy into your heart and life. And, done the same for this 129th Family whom have had the pleasure meeting and spending time with this wonderful Aussie woman. You and Susan are in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. Always A Brother!!!
Alex Fernwalt 901-487-0374
TN USA - Tuesday, January 27, 2015 at 12:06:02 (MST)
Fred, I'm sorry to hear about Susan. I wish they would try harder to eliminate Cancer. My Brother lost his fight with cancer in 2006. As for the Blizzard, I've only got about 3 inches of snow here in Western NY. We've been lucky so far this year weather wise.
Robbie
Rochester, NY USA - Tuesday, January 27, 2015 at 05:19:34 (MST)
Prayers for Susan and Ken....lots of prayers! L-G
Gently
USA - Monday, January 26, 2015 at 17:47:38 (MST)
I just got off the phone with Ken Strong's wife. Ken is in the hospital with a bowel inflammation. Let's keep KEN in our thoughts and prayers.
Paul Boggs
USA - Sunday, January 25, 2015 at 18:05:44 (MST)
Fred, Debbie & I feel so bad and we wish you & Susan the best. Please let her know we are thinking of you guys! Always a brother.................
Gale
USA - Friday, January 23, 2015 at 10:07:57 (MST)
Fred, I will continue to pray for both of you. Sorry to hear the bad news.
John Sartor
USA - Thursday, January 22, 2015 at 17:59:58 (MST)
Hi Fred I only look here 1 or 2 time. just keep on praying for SUE every one.
Art
USA - Thursday, January 22, 2015 at 09:22:57 (MST)
Gosh.............so sorry to hear this Fred.
Mark & Dee
USA - Thursday, January 22, 2015 at 09:17:34 (MST)
morning flight, this is not a good morning after reading about sue. my heart is sadden and tears flowed after reading the news about sue. sue has a way about her that made everybody around her feel very comfortable. fred, if there is anything we as a family can do , please let us know. wink 3/69-10/70
wink
winter haven, fl USA - Thursday, January 22, 2015 at 08:40:16 (MST)
Gee Fred, Sorry to hear that. I was hoping and praying that the lack of news was a good sign. Our thoughts and prayers are with her and you. Take care Brother... L8r.. Kal...>>>
Kal Bergstrom
USA - Wednesday, January 21, 2015 at 16:35:44 (MST)
Took Susan for results of CT and Bone scan yesterday. Talked to Doc today. Results all bad. Cancer has spread. He is putting us in contact with Hospice. Susan will not see another Christmas, another thanksgiving, her birthday, maybe not even July 4th, or Easter.
alvis
USA - Wednesday, January 21, 2015 at 16:08:15 (MST)
Hi were back but got to say that not being on line for a few days backs things up a lot. Oh it may look like they have hit the Yahoo site too as I got a bunch of junk in my email from there. I just got them down from 1300 to under 300 before leaving. Well we had a great visit with "Stickman" seeing all his work on the house. Now am working on this computer to try and get files moved around. Time for a reboot again this afternoon.
Ken Strong Jr 72-73
Candler, FL USA - Tuesday, January 20, 2015 at 11:57:38 (MST)
Scammers have taken over everything. Give Mark time to try and get rid of this. And, I skip over all the crap and read the post from our Brothers. Don Miller thanks for The info and history. Hope your wife and all our 129th Family with illness in their Family are doing better. Always A Brother!!!
Alex Fernwalt 901-487-0374
TN USA - Monday, January 19, 2015 at 07:22:51 (MST)
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Jennifer Jones <anita@yahoo.com>
Pearl city, Pearl USA - Sunday, January 18, 2015 at 23:41:35 (MST)
Please bear with me. I am working on ridding the Flight Log of scanners. So sorry for this.
mark
USA - Sunday, January 18, 2015 at 21:24:57 (MST)
good evening flight, with a slow hand salute. Wednesday marked the end of an era in the history of this great country. The last of the original 29 Navajo Code Talkers of World War II has died. Chester Nez, died Wednesday morning of kidney failure at the age of 93. you can read the story @ http://bit.ly/1ktnTwk
Don Miller
Valley Farms, AZ USA - Sunday, January 18, 2015 at 19:25:27 (MST)
Guess this website has been taken over by scammers. Shame, I enjoyed keeping up with you guys
Harrell Guidry
USA - Sunday, January 18, 2015 at 17:57:22 (MST)
All Kokomo Campers I am working on our sites so will have some new answers soon but wanted to write and say we are heading to "Stickmans" today. Will try to see if Frenchie is home too while up there. Will be making more calls soon plus is anyone renting golf carts there?
Ken Strong Jr 72-73
Candler, FL USA - Wednesday, January 14, 2015 at 09:41:10 (MST)
All Kokomo Campers I am working on our sites so will have some new answers soon but wanted to write and say we are heading to "Stickmans" today. Will try to see if Frenchie is home too while up there. Will be making more calls soon plus is anyone renting golf carts there?
Ken Strong Jr 72-73
Candler, FL USA - Wednesday, January 14, 2015 at 09:40:59 (MST)
Mark, we've lost control on our website..... Oakland boy and his 12 year old cousin in Indonesia has taken over our website. I pray that you are working on this major problem?
John Sartor
USA - Monday, January 12, 2015 at 06:44:18 (MST)
Dave it got down to 29 the other morning which I had hope it would kill those little flying bloodsuckers. Not so lucky as I got bit again yesterday. Also I did get to start a fire for two nights before turning the A/C back on. Just messing with you guys because I look back on living in Indiana wondering how we made it?
Ken Strong Jr 72-73
Candler, FL USA - Sunday, January 11, 2015 at 09:43:07 (MST)
Will be glad to see warmer temps. The old bones stiffen up too much in this weather. Talked to Paul and mentioned about having a memorial service for Jack at Kokomo which I agreed. Maybe to include all our 129th Brothers we lost in the last few years. Also, want to get as many of the 65-66 129th for a 50th reunion also. Just a few things for us to think about. Always A Brother!!
Alex Fernwalt 901-487-0374 <afernwal@comcast.net>
Collierville, TN USA - Friday, January 09, 2015 at 09:11:36 (MST)
Ken, define "winter", ;)! We've got the January "thaw" going on right now, and actually got above 30 yesterday.
Dave
USA - Friday, January 09, 2015 at 07:19:34 (MST)
Paul: 414-988-6225. Good luck catching me. Glad she got the flowers/plant. L-G
gently
USA - Friday, January 09, 2015 at 00:10:18 (MST)
SLOW HAND SALUTE IN HONOR OF 1ST. LT. EDWIN S. BRAGUE JR. PILOT 129TH.AHC. KILLED IN ACTION 1-7-67 SOUTH VIETNAM. SUBMITTED BY HIS FIRST COUSIN, GY./SGT. FOSTER W.BRAGUE USMC VIETNAM VETERAN 1966-69.GOD BLESS AND MAY ALL OUR VIETNAM BROTHERS REST IN PEACE.
FOSTER W. BRAGUE
PLAINS,, PA. USA - Tuesday, January 06, 2015 at 22:22:27 (MST)
I'm working on it Cue..................
Mark
USA - Tuesday, January 06, 2015 at 07:11:41 (MST)
re you ever going to be able to get rid of that jerk and his ads?
Harrell Guidry (cue)
Groves, Tx USA - Tuesday, January 06, 2015 at 05:50:33 (MST)
Gently...I talked with Betty last night and she received the flowers. She is very appreciative of the thoughts and flowers from the 129th family....RIP...Newt....Gently, please email me your phone #....Paul
Paul Boggs <paboggs7@comcast.net>
USA - Monday, January 05, 2015 at 04:24:15 (MST)
I got to Lane just before the New Year. I didn't celebrate the new '[cause me & Sp/5 Joe Flores had been in transit under two weeks- we're were Laid over in Camh Ranh Bay & close to a week in Tuy Hoa. Anyway new years eve at lane, their was some "Celebrating" going on-people were firing their weapons,a lot for drinking etc.The following day when the troops started getting up, their were a lot of "hungover/sick faces" around the 129th company area.Their were some sick troops-like Zombies-remember.You know who you were. I just hope you did better this new year. P>S. i don't recall seeing that many officer/pilots of NCO's around either.
Bruno E Sanchez
Laredo, TX USA - Thursday, January 01, 2015 at 09:57:44 (MST)
the yahoo page link.. no password needed. just like Dons page. He is standing next to Bill Wolf and directly behind Alex. https://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/129thahc/info?yguid=254837105
alvis
USA - Thursday, January 01, 2015 at 02:12:32 (MST)