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8/24/2010Dave Cunningham

Good Afternoon Mark and thank you for your service. I apologize for not getting back to sooner but there were questions to be answered relative to the Association, your status, and the IRS requirements for membership relative to a 501(c)19 organization. Please feel free to go to the Association Membership application part of the menu to fill out your application. I would appreciate you contacting me by email at:Tigerlead67@aol.com. I would like to forward your email address on to the Association historian as I'm certain he would like to know more about the Tigers in the post Vietnam period. Looking forward to hearing from you.

8/21/2010CW4 (Ret) Mark Rowse

After being a grunt from 1969 - 1973 , I was accepted to flight school at Ft Rucker. Upon completion, I was assigned to the 121st Assault Helicopter Co at Ft Benning Ga. I was a brand new WO1 and I do not remember a CW2 in the unit. All were CW3 & 4 Vietnam returnees. These were the guys that made me a pilot. Never cut me an inch of slack flight wise, and taught me so many lessons that I still remember today.
The aircraft, UH-1, OH-58, and AH-1G, still sported the Tiger and the lightning bolt on the nose. We also wore the same Vietnam era breast patch on our nomex. I left the Tigers at Ft Benning in 978 to go to KoreaHere 37 years later, I still have such fond memories of the unit and as I still fly as a commercial helicopter pilot, and the skills I learned from the guys who had developed and refined them in the crucible of battle. Welcome home, you all have my respect.
Should membership in your association even include post Vietnam Tigers, I would love to be involved and support the organization.

Mark C Rowse

8/13/2010sammy humphrey

guys; i had a brother that was in Tilmon Humphrey that was a member of the flying tigers in 1967 and early 68 ./ he had come home on leave in february of 1968 and was killed in a car accident. I was wondering if any if you guy's may remember him. I would appreciate hearing from any of you. My e-mail address is sammyhumphrey@asicompanies.com

8/10/2010Pamela Huffman Richter daughter of William W. Huffman Sr.

Mr. Cunningham,

I've just become aware of your site. I wanted to thank you for nice post about our father's passing, as well as ask if there's anyway to learn more information from anyone that may have known him.
My siblings and I would love any information possible I'm starting a scrapbook of his life, so any photo's, stories,or patches that might be of help would be greatly appreciated.
I know that he had wanted to go to the reunion held at Ft. Rucker in 2006, however I am unaware if he was able to make it. Any help from anyone would be wonderful.
You, or anyone can contact me at, Prichter34@aol.com

Thank's in advance, Pam Richter

8/9/2010Fred Lammers "White Tigers"

I was the Crew Chief on the Strawberry Bitch, I still have the name tag for the heuy, AC CWO R. Fleming, asked me to take the picture to town and have it painted, I believe it was the Playboy center fold, they made us paint over the Bitch. The gunner was Dave Hamilton. Brings back some old memories good and bad, still remember Major Miller, and the TET, they had use fly to the in country R$R center on the coast, when all hell brook lose.

8/9/2010Sp-5 Fred Lammers

Crew Chief and door gunner slick 67 thru 68

8/5/2010Jim Lohman

SP-5 Bud Dodd:

I was in the Viking Platoon from about mid 65 to 12-65. Remember Fiveash and Trainor, Pappy Snelson, Pop Bedell?

8/5/2010SP-5 Bud Dodd

Was crew chieh for the Vikings-- from 1965 to 1966

Earned 25 Air medals 1 with "V"device

Any guys out there from that time ?

7/29/2010Dave Cunningham

It saddens me to report the passing of William Walter Huffman, Sr. Bill was a crew chief with the Blue Tigers and Wrecker in the 65-66 era. For information and obituary please go to: http://www.calvertfuneralhome.com.
May he rest in peace and his family and friends find comfort.

7/4/2010Dave Cunningham

Independence Day. What a wonderful American holiday. Some real special folks stood up for freedom back in the day and gave up most of the comforts of their lives for this country of ours. Much is owed to them and much has been paid for our continuing freedom by multiple generations since. The Soc Trang Tigers are part of that continuing effort, as well as their families. God Bless America!

7/2/2010George Quackenbush

Wishing all the Vikings and Tigers a happy and safe 4th of July.

6/30/2010Carlotta White

As you may or may not know the VA admitting a little fupa in that the dental clinic in st. louis didnt sterilize their instruments correctly and now everyone who had dental care there (during a certain time frame) may have been exposed to HIV or hepatitis. It is a low risk but one you are not the only one taking.

If you had dental care there in the time period they are talking about you will likely get a certified letter in the mail asking you to report for some blood work. Couple problems here.

1. you may have had dental care there and didnt receive a letter so if you did get care call and ask about testing regardless if you got a letter

2. dont blow it off get the blood work done why?

cause hiv and heptatic c are transmitted in blood (and bone marrow) (so you may have had someone elses blood in your mouth during dental care or if you donated blood (OR BONE MARROW) since the dental visit you have possibly exposed them and it is sexually transmitted ( so if you had sexual relations with anyone you have exposed them to the risk as well)

3 the testing is for this time only as far as i know and hiv and hepatitis can lie dormat or inactive for sometime so get retested in the future as well and use caution with donating blood and have sexual relations until you know.

also even if you dont live in st louis ask about the procedures at your va for sterilizing dental equipment. i bet it is not the only facility because the reason they bypassed the normal sterilization procedure is the very sensitive and expensive equipment they use get torn up in the sterilizing process and they dont have the money to replace them.

sorry to be the voice of doom just want you to all be educated. take care

carlotta

6/18/2010Tom Materene

RIP Keith, and thank you Al for letting us know. As long as there is one Tiger left we won't forget you Keith.
God Bless

6/16/2010Alton (Al) Watson CC Vikings 1968

Gents,I am sad to report the loss of a fellow Viking Crew Chief 1968-69 and dear friend ,Keith Keelin. I had the pleasure to be in contact with him over the past few years. He will be greatly missed.
His wife and family are feeling a great loss.Keep Keith and his family in our prayers.

6/9/2010Jerry E. Hatfield (WO1- Tiger 20) 69-70

Any one know how to contact CE Dave Peck?

334-294-9665

6/9/2010Jerry E. Hatfield (WO1- Tiger 20) 69-70

Any one know how to contact CE Dave Peck?

334-294-9665

5/24/2010SSG Terry L.Bryan(Ret.)

I was in the 36th Dental Detachment for most of 1966 and the first part of 1967. I was the dental assistant who worked with the dentist who shot more basketball than doing denistry. When his tour was up I was it for dental care, gave many who came in with a dental problem an in country RR to Saigon. I was stationed in Saigon from June of 1965 until I replaced the d.a. who was returning to the world. The Sgt. of the door gunners came in who had lost a filling, all I could do was put in a tempory filling, he was hard charger turned down the trip to Saigon. I asked him about being a strap hanger, he said he could use me. I was a pfc then, got to fly many missions, most were milk runs but did get in on 3 CA. I hated being a d.a. Gunning was some exitement for me, the pilots were logging my time, found out I had been awarded an Air Medal long after I got out of the army. I remember the door gunners had a monkey that was friendly to everyone except for the Sgt. It bit him one time too many and got sent up by a weather balloon, provided by the 2 man air force weather station. When HQ in Saigon found out what I was up to, sad to say I was ordered to stop gunning. I re-enlisted for an Airborne/Special Forces option in March of 1967. After completing my training I was a weapons specialist with the 3rd SFG at Fort Bragg, NC. I returned to Vietnam on 21 September 1968 and was assigned to Det. B-52 Project Delta in the recon section, 5th SFG. In April 1969 we were doing the recon work for the 101st Airborne Division in the A Shau valley, on 16 April 1969 my team located a large NVA base camp. I lost half my team during the intense firefight that ensued, 2 out of 3 survivors suffered multiple GSW's including me.The battle of Hamburger Hill was fought in May of 1969. Spent over 11 months in hospital and was medically retired on 7 April 1970.I will always remember my time I spent at Soc Trang and the couragist acts I witnessed while there. SSG Terry L Bryan(ret.)

5/15/2010Kurt Welser CWO 121st AHC Soc Trang 1970

I flew slicks mainly, call sign Tiger 13 (assistant opns officer) unofficial call sign "Froggie"
Occasionally flew Light Ship "Tiger Surprise". Got my "cherrie" busted flying it with WO Bill Scusa AC,who was later wounded in the carsh that killed Sgt Vaspori and others.
I roomed with WO Steve Callarik, and flew with WO George Weiler (Chicago)Viking Guns pilot & we got shot down covering our first insertion.(old memories)Glad to see this site and organization. I've ben out of touch, living in Alaska now for 34 years, working as a Physician Assistant.
God Bless
email: kurtwelser@yahoo.com

5/9/2010John Brennan

This is John Brennan, active member of the VHCMA and the 114th Avn Co Assn. I'm collecting "names" (e.g. FLYING COFFIN, IRON BUTTERFLY) that
in-country Army copter crews painted on their aircraft during their Vietnam tours, 1961-73. Future book by aviation publisher is in the making.
Have cataloged 2,719 names to date. I expect that number to exceed 3,000 when complete. Would very much like to include as many PERSONALIZED copter names as possible. Photos of "names" are fine but not necessary to be included in the database section of the book. "Names" alone will do.
The second part of this book project is the photo collection of helicopter "nose art" that includes "names", artwork, graffiti, everything & anything that was painted officially and unofficially on in-country
Army copters, 1961-73.
Send "name" info and/or scanned "nose art" pics to johnmailman@yahoo.com
Regards, John Brennan, former SP5, Flight Operations Coordinator, 114 AHC, Vinh Long AAF, Mekong Delta, 1970-71
PS: In-Country YEARBOOKS are often a great source for copter "names". Take a peek and give me a shout if something interesting is found.

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5/7/2010Bill Caudill

The Ronald K. Wood listed as a door gunner 65-66. Were you in the 25th Inf. Div. fighting on the ground in 66?

4/29/2010Tom Materene

To John Crockett Jr. Here are a few links that you can browse maybe this will shake your memory. Welcome home brother, I was a former member of charlie 1st 506th 101st, before I got lucky and spent my time in RVN in two of the finest aviation units in our Army.

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http://www.ghostriders-online.org/

http://www.a101avn.org/

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4/26/2010John Crockett Jr

Can someone help me find a assn. to become a member of? Was with 101stAHC 101st ABN Div 69-71 Im lost and truley need help. Thanx, and WELCOME to ALL

4/16/2010Dave Cunningham

Welcome home gents. Hope you will consider attending the reunion in May(info elsewhere on this site) and joining the Association.

4/16/2010Mike Brewer

121st Vikings 1967-1968 wounded in Tet 68 helping specials forces by seven mountains can't remember names of the other crew members any help

4/16/2010Burl McDonald

93rd TC Co (Light Helicopter) from 1962 to 1963, missed the boat in Dec and had to wait 4 months to join, was told the unit would be back in Devens in 6 months, so much for our TDY trip

4/12/2010Phil Hoza

336th Warrior and T-Bird, Soc Trang 67-68. Will be at the reunion with Wife and T-Bird Chief, Bob Knight and wife. Staying at the Dothan Marriott Courtyard and look forward to seeing all of the 336th and 121 Soc Trang Veterans. See you there...
philhoza@aol.com

4/12/2010Dave Cunningham

Hi Bob,
Glad you stopped by the site. Hope you will make the reunion. If you need info on how and where to sign up for the reunion and the hotel please contact me at: Tigerlead67@aol.com and I'll provide whatever info you require. I'm sure our historian, Bob Greene, would love to talk to you. His contact info is listed elsewhere on this web site.

4/12/2010Robert (Bob) Wiese

John Kennedy told me about the site so thought I'd page through. I am a former commander of the Soc Trang Tigers at Ft. Benning, 1980 timeframe. By then the Hueys were older than the warrants flying them. Were supposed to get Blackhawks but that got delayed a year. The 121st was one hell of a unit! I am proud to have been a small part of the organization. Will look at trying to make the reunion.

4/3/2010Webmaster

Gallery contains over 300 new photos contributed by George Muccianti.

3/31/2010Bruce A. Terry

Dustoff 83, 1968

3/30/2010Dave Cunningham

Yesterday, 29 March 2010, the US Senate unanimously passed a resolution declaring 30 March 2010 Welcome Home Vietnam Veterans Day. On 30 March 1973 all US forces were withdrawn from Vietnam. A long time in between but still appreciated. Enjoy your day gentlemen and remember those who did not live to see this day.

3/16/2010Ryan Miller, SFC, Ret. (ryan.k.miller@us.army.mil)

Gentlemen,
I spent 20 years in the army and retired in 2006. I was a crew chief on Hueys an Blackhawks during those years. After a little research and some help from Mr. Roush, with VHPA, I use to crew a Huey that was assigned to your unit. The tail number was 66-01165. I spent 2 great years on 165 and miss it dearly. I was stationed at Ft. Polk from 87-93. 165 came to us in 1988 from CCAD after overhaul. Our unit eventually got Blackhawks and 165 went to Arkansas where is served as a Medevac aircraft until it retirement. It was then sent to Davis Mothin AFB. I really with I could find out if it is still there. I would love to see it again, just to relive my memories. I hope this entry finds someone who remembers 165 from its time in Soc Trang.

3/16/2010John Evener @yahoo.com

I was the crew chief on the new tiger surprise right after Vaspori was killed in the crash of the old one.The nose art on the new one was totally different then some of the pictures ive seen.Anybody remember me , look me up i was there in 1970, at soctrang 121st.

3/12/2010Dave Cunningham

Gents,
The upcoming reunion at Ft Rucker is going to be special. All of you folks that have a Tiger or Association shirt be sure to wear the colors. Those that don't please know they are available through this web site and will be available at the reunion. See you there.

3/9/2010Dave Cunningham

Gentlemen,
The latest I have for the reunion includes the following:
A guest speaker for Saturday night has been secured.
Saturday lunch will be at the Officers' Club(newly renovated)as Yano Hall cannot be used due to construction in the area.
Saturday night dinner is scheduled for the Museum, as was the case in 2008. If too many folks sign up they may move the function to the club.
It is vitally important that those attending and using the Holiday Inn South in Dothan to contact the hotel and register ASAP. If we need to block additional rooms we need to know that for planning purposes. Thanks.
The Warriors/TBirds have been invited to share space at the Hotel and also for the Friday night function. If you have contacts with any of the A/101-336th AHC folks please encourage them to attend. So far there are 22 Tigers and 15 Warriors signed up. Keep it up guys. I believe this will be a wonderful gathering of the Soc Trang folks.

3/5/2010Dave Cunnningham

Hi Kenneth. To register for the reunion please go to: www.shieldofthemekong.com.
Hope to see you there.

3/5/2010Kenneth W. Brast

Need to add my name the May reunion. Comanchero 3 1969

3/3/2010Dave Cunningham

The turnout of the A/101st - 336th AHC group has been excellent for the reunion. It nearly matches the signup for the 121st. Should be a fine reunion. I encourage all to get signed up ASAP. Soc Trang will be well represented. See you there.

2/22/2010Bill Ballou

Hi, JUst a short note of thanks. I was an advisor with Team 51 in Bac Lieu from Dec67 to Dec 68. Was inserted and more importantly extracted many times by your unit, especially during the 68 TET offensive. THANK YOU !!!!!!!!!!!!!

2/20/2010Tom Materene

Hey Dave, I was looking at the KIA page and noticed that the first entry for David Anderson has a typo, his name is David not Davis. He was killed in a convoy ambush while returning from Can Tho. There were several others wounded but returned to duty.

I remember a story that was from Sister Mary Martin of the Soc Trang Catholic church, she stated that there was an incident she was driving to Can Tho and came upon some engineers doing road work, they were laying off to the side of the road taking a nap, so she stopped and woke them up and told them how dangerous this road was!

If I remember there was always an armed escort from the Vikings or T-Birds at least going one direction. For those that never traveled this road I can tell you from experience it was a rough rough rough drive, and by the time you get to Can Tho or back to Soc Trang that helmet has just pounded your helmet until you can't take anymore and finally take it off, this was exactly what killed poor David, the helmet had he had it on would probably had saved his life.

2/9/2010Robert H. Geddings MSG USARET

MACV TM#73 Kien Thien District 1970-71. Thanks for all the great support from admin flights and especially for the fantastic Dust Off crews. We had some wild rides.

2/8/2010Dave Cunningham

The reunion flyers were put in the mail this morning. If you do not receive one because we have no valid address for you or the USPS misplaces it and you would like one please email me at: Tigerlead67@aol.com and I will see that you receive one. See you back at Mother Rucker.

2/6/2010Rob Elliott

Served with the Blue Tigers from Jan-Sep '70, when the unit was deactivated and airfield turned over to VNAF, then went to the 175th Outlaws in Vinh Long. Recognize and think well of several names I see on the roster, but still am curious about a few others I don't see. Henry T. Brown? Very best to everyone. rrohell788@hotmail.com

2/6/2010Haven Talich

Served With Edward G. Porterfield, How great to find this website Hello Sir!

1/29/2010Rick Weimar { SP5 }

Served in Soc Trang from 12/68 to 12/69 with the 121st Aviation CO. flight operations. Looking for anyone I served with. Please feel free to email me:
weimarrw@yahoo.com

1/19/2010Joyce (Modzelewski) LaFiura

Hi! I just found this website and was amazed with all the history! I totally enjoyed the pictures of Tuffy - as my brother CHARLES MODZELEWSKI, also cared for the tiger while he was in Vietnam 1963-1964. He served in the Army 93rd Trans. Co. & 121st Aviation Co. & I'd love to hear from anyone who knew him during his Vietnam days. Please feel free to email me: jlafiura@yahoo.com Thank-You & God Bless all of you for all of your dedication from your Vietnam days & beyond...... Joyce

1/10/2010Gene Veloni

A big hello to all of you guys . Just stopped in to check out this nicely done web site. I have recently retired and can actually say I do have some free time now.Of course as I am sure you know getting caught up around the house is a priority. My health is very good and the family is great. Hey take care of yourselves and enjoy the new year. Gene

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12/17/2009Dave Cunningham

Gentlemen, This is an initial report regarding the upcoming reunion at Ft Rucker, AL on 14-16 May 2010.
For information and registration please go to the web site at:www.shieldofthemekong.com. The menu is broken down into three sections:registration, agenda, and list of signups. In addition to the information in the agenda which includes registration cost and where to send the check and hotel for the Tigers please know the following:
1. Make the check out to Stan Gause(his address is on the site).
2. Make your room reservation using the local phone number(334)794-8711. Do not use the 1-800 as they don't know about our arrangements. The room cost is listed in the agenda portion and is also good for the day before and day after the reunion.
3. The Friday night affair is $20.00 per person. Please pay at the door and cash is preferred.
4. The speaker for Saturday night is TBA and the dinner will probably be back at the Museum though that is not set in stone as yet.
5. The dates shown in the registration section of the web site are not correct at this time but will be corrected near term. The correct dates are listed in the agenda section.
A flyer with more information will be forwarded by snail mail after the first of the year when more details have been resolved. You will receive that flyer only if we have a current postal address for you. We can't provide info to you if we don't know where you are.
The conversations I've had with the Tigers indicate a large turnout for this one. Please sign up ASAP as this helps the reunion committee with the planning.
Merry Christmas and Happy New year to all.

12/12/2009Charvis Morse

121st Mar69-Mar70. CC on WF Wrecker, White Tigers, and Vikings. Glad to find this site again. Lots of positive changes. Application and funds on the way.

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11/26/2009Tracy Cunningham

Hi Guys !! Just wanted to wish you a safe and Happy Thanksgivingg...try and enjoy it to the fullest!

11/26/2009Tom Materene

There was one Thanksgiving Day I remember in the 336th, came in after operations hoping to get a good meal, instead there was c cans on hot water, the details escape me but no turkey that day. I think the rations were delayed, like my memory now.

Have a great day with your families and many more. Tonight it drops to the low 30's here in Louisiana, my two dogs do a good job keeping my feet warm! I make them earn their keep. lol

11/26/2009Dave Cunningham

Happy Thanksgiving to all the TIGER family.

11/23/2009Chuck Waldrop

Welcome home, my fellow comrades.Arrived in country in November 1964. Assigned to 80th Trans Det. Patched a few bullet holes in UH-1D's of the 121st. Anybody have knowledge or
whereabouts of Sp5 William Terry? One of my hooch mates in 64-65.

11/15/2009Bill Caudill kimbro9er@embarqmail.com

Door gunner with the 121 VIKINGS armed huey-helicopters at Soc-trang. Feb-May 1965. Looking for my crew chief during this time. I was tdy from the 25th.

11/11/2009Kelly & Dave Misselhorn

Good Day Everyone! Happy Veterans Day! God Bless You and your families on the sacrifices that have been made to protect our country.

11/11/2009Dante Edwards

I worked as an Air Traffic Controller at Soc Trang from Jan 69-Jan 70. In that time worked closely with the Tigers and the Vikings. Courageous and top notch aviation company. Thank you all for your service. Enjoyed working with you.

11/11/2009Tom Materene

A big Salute to all of you gents, kinda sad to see so many gone now. I never realized so many had already passed until I read that we the living are now in the 1/3 left column. When I hit 100 or Jane is dead I won't mind leaving so much.

Tom Materene

11/11/2009Dave Cunningham

Happy Veterans Day gentlemen. Thank you for your service.
Glad you will be joining us Blanchard. I hope those others that visit here will join the Association as well. Even more importantly I sincerely hope you men and you families will make every effort to attend the reunions. Next one up is at Ft Rucker, AL on 14-16 May 2010. A flyer with the important information on this event will be mailed to you when all the data is put together. It is important that we have your current contact information(name, mailing address, phone numbers, and email address. You can email that to me at: Tigerlead67@aol.com or request my home address and forward it by snail mail. Your information is entered into a data base that is closely kept. We do not sell your information to anyone or any agency and it is only released to another individual with your permission.
Thank you for your service.

11/10/2009Blanchard L. Curry

I was in the 121st Dec. 1965 - Dec. 1966. Was a Aircraft Maint. Supervisor. See a few names on the membership rooster that I remenber or have served with. I will be sending my membership application in soon.

billsusie@att.net

11/6/2009Eugene Taylor

I was in the 121st in 68/69 was in communications

wingman1@chartermi.net

11/4/2009Don Smith

First time to visit your site. I was with the 221st Shotguns in '65-'66 at Soc Trang. Heard rumors of something called a "Banana Tree Party". Does anyone have any recollection of that? Tried to locate Foster Fort from those days and I see from the Memorial on your site that he has passed away, sorry I missed him. Perhaps I will see some of you at Rucker in May. Try me at Shotgun-8A@hotmail.com

10/3/2009Bruce Griffith

I was a crew chief for the 221st Avn Co during 1965 and 1966. Great to see the website. Now in Florida. Email: griffi20@bigplanet.com

10/1/2009Dave Cunningham

Well done, Marvin, and Welcome Home. I hope you will forward your contact information to me so that you will receive commos from the Association regarding reunions and other events. The applies to all you folks out there that we have no current contact info on. You can send it to my email address, located elsewhere on this web site. I can also provide my snail mail address and home phone number if you are more comfortable with that mode. Please know that your contact information is closely guarded and will never be relayed to anyone without your permission.

Best regards.

9/30/2009Marvin Searfoss

I was a mechanic in the Viking Platoon 1966-1967. Here is a poem I wrote about the war.
Vietnam

The only ones that don't have memories gave their lives.
Sometimes I think the dead have been spared.
Other times I cry for those that have no memories.
Some day I may leave my memories of long ago but for now I must remember so they never be forgotten.

9/30/2009Marvin Searfoss

9/15/2009Bill Wilson

For Tom Goetter from your 6/9/09 question. I flew with the 182nd Avn Co. We were in an old WWII bldg just east of the tower at Martin AAF. We were transistioning rotorwing pilots into the Huey, their next stop RVN. There was a 181st Avn Co there at Benning at that time also. We were in 10th Avn Group.

9/11/2009Dave Cunningham

Welcome Home Gents,
Glad you found us. I sincerely hope you will consider joining the Association(membership application is on the web site) and support the efforts of the organization and reconnection and reunion, information, scholarship among others.

9/9/2009john hall

i was ncoic,4 the mess hall&truck driver,n 1968 - 1969 n soctrange.glad 2 fine this site thanks.

9/7/2009Jim Foreman

I flew with the Vikings in 1970. I am looking for Mike Cusick who was my mentor when I got in country. Please email any info on Mike to Foreman5150@yahoo.com

9/3/2009William G McQuade

Flew with the 121st late 67 to early 68. Wanted gunship platoon so did in country swap when 101st Air Cav came to VN. Left nice comfortable hooch, officer club, and large,but slightly damp,flat, emergency landing area to leading a forward liason party to a graveyard just south of the DMZ . After digging a bunch of holes in the ground (very non pilot like) we named it Camp Eagle. Soc Trang was "paradise lost". Have lots of photos. Will send soon.

8/30/2009James L. Coghill

Served with the 80th Trans. in 65 and 66

8/18/2009Dave Cunningham

Gents,
The 121 AVN Association polo shirts are available now. It is our intent to get pics on the PX portion in the near future. In the mean time here is the info on them.
Sizes available and in stock are medium, large, XL, and XXL. XXXL can be special ordered. Prices on the medium, large, and XL are $30.00 plus shipping/handling. XXL and XXXL are $32.00 plus shipping/handling. S/H for one shirt is $5.00. Additional shirts are $1.00 more each. I need an actual address to ship to, not a PO Box. Thanks!. The shirts are black with the Association logo embroidered on the left breast(no pocket). They are Hanes 50/50 and look great and wear like iron. If you want a pic of the shirt please send me you email address and I will forward to you. My email address is: Tigerlead67@aol.com. Show your colors. You can be proud of these shirts. For those familiar with the Tiger shirts a few are still available in large and XL sizes. Price is $20.00. This is the last run and no more will be manufactured. Once they're gone, they're gone.

8/13/2009tom Goetter

when will shirts be available?

8/10/2009Dave Cunningham

Jon,
Jerry has your contact info and will contact you. Good luck.

8/10/2009Karen Miller (Rick Bente)

I forgot to mention that Rick passed away in June 2001 from a heart attack....he was 55 yrs. old..he had flown for an off-shore company, Air Logistics for about 19 yrs....
Karen Miller

8/10/2009Karen Miller (Rick Bente)

Rick Bente, CW2 served Viking, Soc Trang, 7/68-4/69 (end of April) wounded sent home....
George Quakenbush has a phot of a pilot standing next to a UH-1...looks just like Rick..
we divorced in 1974. saw him last in 1989..he lived in Houston..I in Austin, Texas..he had remarried/divorced and had a daughter...
Would George Quankenbush contact me via email and let me know if he remembers...well, I would recognize Rick anywhere....
kehm@yahoo.com
Thank you and thank all of you for your service and courage...
Karen Miller

8/9/2009Jon L. Spears

I served with the 121st from Apr. 63 to Apr. 64. I was a crew chief on CH-21.
I started out in the 80th and with the help of Capt. Sullivan I was transferred.
I would like to get in touch with Capt. Jerome (Jerry) Sullivan if possible.
I have several pictures of him and I changing the aft transmission of a CH-21 in the field. We used another CH-21 to sling load it into position. It was quite a touchy situation.
Thanks and good luck to all of you from the 121st and attached units.
jspears@gvtc.com

8/9/2009tony thornton

I was with 121st mar.1969 to mar. 1970
I was door gunner with tigers and then with the vikings I was shot while covering the slicks on agent orange mission

8/8/2009David Cook

I served with the 221st Avn. Co at Soc Trang in November 1965 when I was hit and had to be Med Evacuated out. I am doing well and am a member of the 121st Avn. Co. I worked for the Dept. of the Navy at PSNS for 27 years when I took an early out. I retired as a foreman. I now am enjoying my retirement. I thank the 121st for med Evacuating me out which also aided in saving my life. I truly believe this. Welcome Home. God Bless all. Dave

7/9/2009Brian Hjort

Hi All

Urgent help is needed in locating former member of 121th of AVN,he served in Soc Trang Ab,he had an amerasian daugther,that really needs him for medical reason,under here is the info we had on him,and the mother:

Name: Tom/Terry Durgan (Soundlike lastname)
Nickname:?
Dob: 06/26/1947
Homestate: Chicago/IL (Not sure)
Rank: Captain
Occupation: Advisor for Vietnamese airforce
Unit: 121st Aviation Com
Apo nr: AP096296
Time of duty: 1968-70
Place of duty: Soc Trang Ab

Mother:

Name: Sandy T Tran
Nickname:?
Dob: 10/09/1946
POB: Soc Trang
Occupation: Interpreter for 121th Aviation Tiger Platoon Airfield Commandor

Please contact:
Brian Hjort
email: brihj@hotmail.com
www.fatherfounded.org

7/4/2009Independence Day

Once upon a tme in a land far away - we've heard that many times. We lived it in a place called Vietnam. It is a continuim of this republic and the the authors of that magnificent document signed so long ago proclaiming our freedom. No minor moment there nor piece of paper. Those folks paid dearly for their effort and this republic has continued since then thanks to generations of loyal citizenry dedicated to its preserevation. The Tigers and Vikings of yesteryear are part and parcel of the legacy of that preservation. God bless them and all since for that.

6/20/2009Dave Cunningham

Gentlemen,
It is important to note that monies have been generated for the purpose of scholarship since the reunion. So far $340.00 has been contributed by members and others for that purpose. I am hopeful that much more will follow. It is important to remember the legacy of the the Soc Trang Tigers and what was accomplished on the field of battle. It is equally important that we provide a positive legacy to succeeding generations of our veterans in pursuit of education. I urge all, members and not, to seriously consider providing funds to the Association for the explicit purpose of scholarship for those who follow us. I know that you will accomplish such with the same efforts you made in Southeast Asia so long ago.

6/19/2009Lee Huber

For Phil Olson:Tom Grier and Bob Stewart have agreed to help you with a reunion in Colorado Springs.Bob lives in Woodland Park and Tom in Littleton.My email is:lhuber1@sc.rr.com Send me a message and I'll give you some details.
Lee Huber

6/19/2009Jim Lohman

Made it back from Cape May on Wednesday afternoon. Really enjoyed it, sorry I missed the museum, but Lois' ankle took precedence. I'm hoping to see some pictures on the website eventually. Hope to see you all at Rucker next year.

6/18/2009Barry White

Many Thanks to Tom Collins for a great reunion. So many memories standing next to the B-model with the Charlie Viking on the nose. I think my mother got a little better understanding of what we did in Viet Nam. It was really great getting together and talking about "old" times, yesterday for some of us. Funny, talking about flying back from Ca Mau, reminded Bob Greene about a bombing there while flying in the Blue Tigers. Bob has been trying for years to find someone else that was there. It was a good day for us, because Charlie put the bombs in the wrong place. It was a bad day for the villagers that got a wake up call from the T-Birds. Everyone thought we were receiving fire from the village. We weren't, as we found out later. Once again, thaks to sveryone for a great time at Cape May.

6/9/2009tom goetter

FOR Bill Wilson
What unit did you fly with at Benning? I was with the 128th av co located across from jump school. We flew mainly transitioning to the "D" model, supported infantry school.

6/6/2009(Spec 4) Pat Dwyer, 257th Avionics Detachment

Dave: Thank you for the patches, they got here chop-chop and A-OK thanks to the padded envelope. And I was more than happy to send the 150 "p" for the Lifetime Membership. I noticed that Tim McCullough (he was from Kansas City) is on your list: he was with me in the 257th; he was airlifted to Japan due to possible hepatitis, as I recall; and all of us in his hootch had to get Gamma Globulin shots because of our proximity to him... I seem to recall a few instances of him displaying definitive exhibitions of "projectile vomiting." He was really sick. I will definitely try to get to a 2010 reunion...being retired has 'some' advantages.
And yes, Memorial Day and the 65th anniversary of D-Day are 2 days that should make us remember to be grateful, but also to be proud of our part in continuing the tradition of those who put their lives on the line and who shut up and do what they're told. Me, I fought for all of you guys, and our families, NOT for Johnson or Nixon. And I was proud to have done so. Enjoy yourselves, and I'll see you next year, Lord willing.

6/2/2009TOM

DAVE WAS JUST WONDERING WHEN I CAN BE PUT ON THE TIGER LIST?

6/1/2009Bill Wilson

For Jim Bell from 8/3/08
Sorry for the delay in answering. The reason for the "in vain" was we were talking about folks who were across the pond early and your name came up and I mentioned we had flown together for a while at Benning, '66-'67. Frank Bell was also there among others. As for who I am, I was transferred from Martin Army Hospital to the UH1 Transition Traning Committee in Jan, '66. I flew as an IP for 10-11 months until the CO stuck me in supply as the supply officer until I left active duty in Apr, '67. While with the UH1 TTC/181st, I also flew the mission when the F-5, out of Moody AFB down in Moultrie,GA, went in short of the runway over in Macon at Robins AFB. My co-pilot was a CWO who worked in operations but was not on flight status at the time, I don't remember his name. Anyway, if you happen to be in Cape May later this month I will make myself known to you and you can take my name in vain while we share a drink.

5/23/2009Dave Cunningham

Memorial Day. A special time. Time to remember, friends, comrades, places, events that molded us. Many friends are gone now, but not forgotten, but still cherished. The ranks are thinner now, grayed a bit, but no less noble. Reunion offers the opportunity to remember those departed and embrace those still here. Do not forego the chance to do so. Roll the drums slowly but do not forget those special events so long ago.
May God bless those Tigers and Vikings and their families and friends this Memorial Day weekend.

5/20/2009Dave Cunningham

Hi Pat,
Welcome Home and welcome aboard.
The patches are still available at $6.00 each(includes Handling). They were made in the USA and are quite good. I'm sure you will be pleased with them.
Please send me your mailing info. I can be reached at Tigerlead67@aol.com. The computer is checked several times daily. I didn't get to you sooner as I was out of state for a few.
You can download the membership application form the Association part of the web site, fill it out and mail it to me. If unable to download please advise and I will send you a copy by snail mail.
It's not to late to sign up for the reunion. I believe it will be the best ever and you will not be disappointed.

5/16/2009Pat Dwyer

re: my 5/15/09 post:
Stupid me (old age? Nah...) I forgot to put dates in there: I was sent to SocTrang from Ft. Gordon on TDY during Tet'68... nice warm welcome! I extended for a full tour, rather than go back to Augusta and maybe be on riot duty in Atlanta or some such bullcrap. I was the Avionics Tech for the 'bat planes' that were under tarps in the 121 Hangar during the day. When they went Stateside in late May '68 I went to working nights doing comm equip repair on all of the aircraft at Soc Trang. It was my honor and high privilege to do 'whatever it took' to keep you guys flying safely. I appreciate what we all did there more and more every day. Welcome home, Brothers.

5/15/2009Dave Cunningham

Hey there. I was with the 257th Sig Det (Avionics) from Feb 18th 1968 and assigned to the 121 until around September when I was transferred to the 336th. Anyway, if there's a way to get 3 of the 121 patches, I would "ruv yu rong time, G.I." I found a 336th patch on eBAY, but 'nada' for the 121; glad that I thought of Googling "121st AHC." (Don't you wish that we had comps and e-mail back in the day?).--Pat Dwyer (by the way: very nice website here. And I will try to make the June reunion, but it's kinda slim-to-none, due to such short notice --my fault for that.)I will also apply for membership most ricky-tick.

4/17/2009DAVE

I WILL BUY THE PATCH IF YOU CAN TELL ME WHERE TO SEND THE MONEY AND HOW MUCH SHIPPING AND HANDLING. THANKS TOM

4/17/2009Dave Cunningham

Tom,
I have some Tiger patches here. They were made here in the USA but are decent quality. They were copied from an original patch I brought back. The price is $6.00, including S/H. I mail them in a padded envelope so they don't get chewed up by USPS. They will also be available at the reunion, along with the TIGER polo shirts, stickers, and a new association polo shirt that will ready in time for the reunion. I believe people will like them as they will display the association logo you see on the home page of this web site.

4/17/2009TOM

DAVE I WAS WONDERING IF YOU KNOW HOW I CAN GET A 121st PATCH I HAVE ONE ORGINAL BUT I WILL BE PUTTING THAT ONE IN MY SHADOW BOX. THE LEGION I BELONG TO HAS A BOARD MADE UP OF PATCHES FROM THE 1st WAR TO THE PRESENT AND I WOULD LIKE TO GET A PATCH FOR THAT BOARD. THANKS

4/17/2009Dave Cunningham

Tom, I'll relay your message to the webmaster. Thanks for the reminder. Am still awaiting your contact info so you can receive commo from the association regarding reunions and other events.

4/16/2009TOM

HEY DAVE STILL WAITING TO BE ADDED TO THE TIGER LIST THANKS

4/16/2009Dave Cunningham

Welcome Home Sherman, Paul, and David. Thanks for visiting the web site. We hope you continue to do so as the site is proactive and new items being added all the time.
Please note the upcoming reunion at Cape May in June 12-14. It will be a very special time for the Tigers and Vikings.
Please also consider becoming a member of the association. Information on that and a down loadable application are available elsewhere on the site.
Please also forward your contact information(mailing address, phone number, and email address) to me at: Tigerlead67@aol.com or the association secretary at jds50@aol.com. That will get you on the mailing list for association events.
Again, welcome home.

4/13/2009David L Brown

I was a member of the 121st from late 1969 until the unit was disbanded. Now living in Deland Florida.

4/13/2009Paul Refsell

Vikings '67-'68

4/11/2009Dave Cunningham

Happy Easter to all the Tigers and Vikings and their families and loved ones.

4/4/2009sherman e. watts

I was in 121st from jan 70 until union was disbanded and I was sent to the 162nd avn co. my e-mail is wattsse56@verizon.net

4/3/2009Paul E. Bartlett

I am a life member of the 71st AHC Association. Served with the 71st in Bien Hoa and Chu Lai 67-68. I will be a vendor at your reunion at Cape May, NJ. I make Huey Rotor Blade Plaques with inlayed cross sections of Huey Rotor Blades www.heliplaque.com
I have your unit patches and Hueys I laser on the plaques as will as challenge coins and wings. An information plate is inlayed and laser engraved with your information. I live in Western MA and want to ask if any Tiger may be interested sharing a room with a Rattler(71st AHC I don't bite) during the reunion. This would make the stay at half price saving $157.00? Contact me at Paul@heliplaque.com if you want save a few bucks. Welcome Home Tiger's!!

3/29/2009Webmaster

I think I have all the major IE 8.0 issues sorted out. I noticed a display issue or two that I will look into. Rick Thomas try using the menues again you should be ok now. Also if you are still having issues there is a compatibility button next to the address bar you can click. This will also fix any web site usage issues.

3/29/2009Webmaster

Rick and everyone. I just discovered that Microsoft's new web browser version 8.0 doesn't work with our menu system. I been trying to debug the problem but have not yet discovered a solution. You can install Firefox or Google Chrome.

www.google.com/chrome
www.firefox.com

3/18/2009Dave Cunningham

Rick,
When you put the little finger pointer on Galleries please hold it there. To the right should apprear a sub menu of eight items beginning with the reunion of 2005. Click on whichever item you want to view and that set of pics should appear for you. If you are stil having trouble let me know and I'll contact the web master.

3/17/2009Rick Thomas

Dave:
Don't kmow if it's me, the computer or old age, but I can't open anything in our Galleries section on the sight. When I highlite Galleries, all I get is a blang white space. Any idea how to look at photos.
Thanks
Rick
Tigers 67-68
Vikings 68-70

3/14/2009Dave Cunningham

Good Evening Tom,
Welcome home and welcome aboard.
I would be pleased to add to you to the list. Would also appreciate your contact data so unit commo can be relayed to you as it is available. You can forward that to me at: Tigerlead67@aol.com or any other board member. Their email addresses are available elsewhere on this web site. Please note the information regarding the upcoming reunion at Cape May, NJ on 12-14 June 2009. This is a special event and well worth attending. Hope to see you there.

3/14/2009SP/5 tom howes

would like to be put on the tiger list

3/13/2009SP/5 Tom Howes

Was with the 121st 64/65 flew door gunner on huey slicks and worked in admin. Found the site and was glad to see a lot of fellow tigers are still around have a good one! will check in again.

3/11/2009Rick Thomas

Hello Dan Swecker.
Heard you were still around Olympia, WA. I've retired from Hoquiam PD and living in Central Park now working part time. Drop me a line sometime at randsthomas@comcast.net. Take care
Rick

3/8/2009Dan Swecker

Served with the 121st AHC from Feb 68 to Sept 69. My first 4 months was as a Tiger and the rest as a Viking.

3/7/2009Dave Cunningham

Steve,
Welcome aboard and welcome home. I sincerely hope you will consider joining the association and attending the upcoming reunion. Information about both is available on this website.

3/5/2009Steve Stross

80th trans. det. Soc trang 65-66

2/24/2009Dave Cunningham

Gentlemen,
You can register for the reunion online or by snailmail. You can contact the Atlas Inn by landline and they are most helpful but you can not register over the phone. The earlier you register the better choice you have of accomodations. It also makes planning for the reunion easier for those involved. Sign up now and have a great time. See you there.
Dave

2/23/2009Brian Hjort

Hi

I am looking for help to locate an former advisor for 121th AVA. He served in Soc Trang from 1968-70.
Hes name is Tom/Terry Durgan (Soundlike)he was an african american, born: 1947,and might had come from Chicago,Il.
He had an amerasian daugther lives in USA.
any help please email: brihj@hotmail.com

2/22/2009Webmaster

Photos of the 2008 Fort Rucker Reunion are now up in the galleries. Enjoy...

2/18/2009John Schmied

Sonia,
If you will send me your e-mail address, I have some pictures of your grandfather and Ray Nutter together at a reunion a few years ago. I would be happy to share them with you.
Please contact me at jds50@aol.com.
My deepest sympathy to you and your family. I have to ditto what John Kennedy said, Roger was just a good guy and a good friend.

2/17/2009John Kennedy

I am saddened by this news. He was a good man, a good soldier and a general all around nice guy. Rest in Peace, Roger

2/15/2009Sonia Glasgow

i was just wondering if by chance any of you guys had any pictures of my grandpa...Roger Swindler and also of Ray Nutter... we will be having the funeral toward the end of may at fort snelling in Minneapolis, MN for both of them if any one would like to attend... i will keep you updated... my address is GlassHallPhotography@hotmail.com if you would like to send me some pictures if anyone has any... or contact me and i will give you my address if you dont have any on your computer... thanx much

2/15/2009Webmasster

Roger swindler recently died on 11/15/08

2/8/2009Webmaster

The web site has been updated with membership information. DAT and KIA lists have been updated. Details of the Cape May 2009 reunion have been placed on the web site. Hope everyone's having a great year :)

2/2/2009Russ Sumpter

Would love to come to the reunion but my health just won't allow it. All you guys that do make it,hope some of you remember me. Good luck to all you. Setting here looking at some pictures I have of tuffy. Happy New Year

2/2/2009Dave Cunningham

Gentlemen,
The flyer for the Cape May, NJ reunion is in the mail. Please make every effort to attend and bring the family with you. It will be a very special reunion. Your early registration will be appreciated and make it easier to finalize plans. See you there.

1/19/2009tom goetter

HAPPY NEW YEAR TO ALL!!! Let's hope this is a better year.

Stay safe,
Tom, Viking 565

1/11/2009John E Dodge

I served in the 18th AOD at Soc Trang from Jun 63 until March 64 and the I served at the Delta Avn Bn in Can Tho from March 64 until Dec 64. I worked in the 121st Avn (93d Trans) orderly room for SSG Joseph R Coella. My CO was CPT David Harpman. I am trying to locate other members. jdodge11@comcast.net

1/10/2009Don Klotz

This is for George Galante. Did yuo have a black hand painted on the back of your helmet? I was there the same time frame and the name jared my memory. I was crew chief on chopper. Crewed for the CO before I left.
dandjklotz@verizon.net

1/6/2009Dave Cunningham

Gentlemen,
Welcome Home to those of you signing the guestbook. Your entries are appreciated and I am hopeful you will seriously consider joining the association and supporting your fellow Tiger/Viking veterans. The information and application for such procedures are available on this web site. If you have any questions please feel free to contact me or any of the other Board members. For those interested in obtaining the Tiger patches I have available a number of replicas of that patch at $5.00 each(donation) plus $1.00 for mailing/handling. Original patches may appear on eBay from time to time but are rare, indeed. The patch I have was generated from an original I kept from Nam and is fairly accurate and worth having.
I also have Tiger shirts still available for those that have seen them at reunions over the past few years. The remaining items are large and extra large sizes in polo shirts and a single XXL. Price is $20.00 each plus $5.00 fro shipping/handling. They will also be available at the reunion at Cape May, NJ on 12-14 June 2009.For those in the database you will be receiving a mailer reference that reunion within the next few days. I urge you to attend as this will a very special reunion. A trip to the Forgotten Warriors Museum run by Tom Collins will be a highlight and you will be able to view many artifacts of the 121st. DON'T MISS IT!
If we don't have contact info for you then you need to contact us so reunion flyers and other correspondence can be forwarded to you.
Time is marching on, folks, and getting back in cintact with those good people you served with is worth the effort.

1/3/2009John C. Buquoi

I was Spec. 5 John C.Buquoi in the 121st Avation Company in January 1969-1970. I was looking for fellow service men at the same time I was there. Also looking for our fighting tiger patch than I can purchase.

12/21/2008Dave Cunningham

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to all the Tiger family. Y'all be safe out there.

12/12/2008Gary West

I was Sgt. E5 West attached to headquarters platoon of the 121st ACH from 12/67-12/68. I was trying to locate Sgt Felschow. He kept the record of the attacks on the airfield and it seemed to be 273 by late 1968 if I recall.
Hppy holidays guys !

12/12/2008Jim Lohman

Merry Christmas and happy new year to all.

11/27/2008Dave Cunningham

Happy Thanksgiving to all the Tiger and Viking family.

11/24/2008don gary

thank you webmaster,,its good to be back with friends of so long ago-WELCOME HOME TO ALL..my e-mail address is rvcampers@sw.rr.com-

11/23/2008Webmaster

Don Gary I added you to the Tiger List.

11/18/2008Dave Cunningham

George,
Welcome home and welcome aboard. I can be reached at: Tigerlead67@aol.com. I am the membership chairman for the association and can provide whatever info you require. The upcoming reunion will be one of the best and well worth attending. Information on the reunion will be posted on the website and sent by snailmail as well. Please forward your contact information to me so I can get you on the mailing list.

11/18/2008George Muccianti

Gentlement,
I stumbled upon your website by chance while playing with Google Earth. I was a spec 4 assigned to an 80TH Trans CH21 maintance crew in late 1963 and later took over the flight controls shop in one of those trailers next to the hanger. The Hueys came later in 64.
Perhaps, I may be able to attend your reunion in June. Over the years I have lost tract of the friends I made in the army and this may be a way to rekindle those frirndships.

11/11/2008Dave Cunningham

Thank you for your service, Tigers and Vikings, and a special thank you to those families and friends who supported us during and after our time at Soc Trang.

11/9/2008Webmaster

The website has been updated. It now contains the 121 AVN scholarship instructions and application. The November edition of the Tiger Gazette has also been loaded. Hope everyone enjoys. :)

10/30/2008John Kennedy

Hello Don Gary, I'm glad you found us, welcome in. I sent your info to the Association secretary and he will add you to the big master roster. Sorry about the delay getting you listed on the web site. Our web master is a full time professional type and he works for us on a volunteer basis when his work schedule permits.

10/29/2008don gary

still don,t see my name on the tiger list--i was sp6 tech inspector sept 67-till sept 68--carol mc,nair was the c-o and maj,,miller was wrecker 6

10/5/2008TOM COLLINS

Welcome home to all the new members. I have been tied up with our museum in Cape May,New Jersey. I hope to see all of you at the reunion this year and if you guys have anything you brought back with you,please bring it with you and it will join the 121st exhibit that is here.Thanks and see you then.

10/5/2008don gary

i was the chief spc.6 tech inspector at soc. trang 1967--68--80th trans with maj. gary miller and lowe enix..great bunch of people-i would like to hear from the people there at that time--e mail@ rvcampers@sw.rr.com

9/9/2008tony thornton

I filled out the application and mailed it off monday the 8th of sept.

9/9/2008Jim Lohman

Webmaster: I donated the balck and white photos at the Rucker reunion--taken in 1965.

9/7/2008Dave Cunningham

Hi Tarry and Tony,
Welcome aboard and welcome home. I hope you both will consider joining the association and getting to the reunions(next one is planned for 12-14 June 2009.) The application can be downloaded from this web site by going to the "ASSOCIATION" section of the menu to the left and then to "MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION". The directions for filling out and mailing are on the form. My contact info is listed under the "CONTACT" section.

9/6/2008tony thornton

I was with the 121st tigers 1969 and also the vikings I was shot on a mission
covering slicks spraying agent orange I
can remember Joe Woods from macon ga.
I would love to here from some of the guys that was in soc trang 1969 and 1970

9/4/2008TARRY MCGOVERN

I WAS ASSIGNED TO THE FLIGHT PLATOON AT CAN THO AIRFIELD AND WAS ASSIGNED TO THE 121 AND FLEW ON GREEN DELTA 777,707'727 I WAS ALSO WITH THE 336 AHC I WOULD LIKE TO HEAR FROM ANY OF THE GUYS WHO CAME THROUGH THE FLIGH PLATOON AT CAN THO IN 67/68 A FEW NAMES I RECALL ARE CPT.MCPHERSON MR MILLS MR MCDOWELL AL FORTUNE OTIS LEONARD SGT WOLFE LOOK FOWARD TO HEARHTING FROM ANYONE WITH MEMORIES OF THE FLIGHT PLATOON. WE HAD FIVE SHIPS ASSIGNED FROM VARIOUS COMPANYS IN THE DELTA MY E MAIL ADRESS IS tarrymcg@aol.com

9/4/2008TARRY MCGOVERN

9/1/2008Dave Cunningham

Have a happy and safe Labor Day weekend. Our prayers go out to the folks along the gulf coast. Hope all in that region come through Gustav OK.

8/19/2008Webmaster

The 2006 Fort Rucker Reunion has been added to the galleries. Black and White photos that someone gave me at the last reunion at Fort Rucker in 2008 have also been added to the galleries. If anyone knows who these photos belong to email the association officers so I can give credit to the photographer.

8/18/2008David Cook 221st Recon. Shotgun49a

I greatly appreciate the invitation to join your organization. I sent my aplication with due in.

I was wounded at Soc Trang in Nov. 65. I see that your Organizationm was established on my birthday of 06.

I enjoyed viewing your site and photo's.

Thanks again, Dave

8/15/2008RALPH WHALEY

NEW PH:256-779-6864
NEW ADDRESS:2475COUNTYROAD 102
CEDAR BLUFF,AL.35959

8/15/2008Dave Cunningham

Gents,
One of our members is looking for pictures of Cobras with the 121st. If you have any please let me know and I'll let the dude know. Thanks!

8/13/2008Webmaster

Just put up galleries of the 2006 and 2007 reunions. The 2nd issue of the Tiger Gazette is now available. Any suggestions for the website can be considered by contacting your association officers. Enjoy :)

8/11/2008tom goetter

Looking great.
Thanks for all your work on this site.
Viking 565.

8/3/2008Jim Bell

Yes, Bill Wilson it's the same guy. The 181st used to be the UH1 Transition Training Committee. Sorry, I don't rem-ember you. Why did you take my name in vain? I retired in Feb 1983.

8/2/2008Jerry Sullivan

Regret having missed the recent reunion but was on vacation in Hawaii. Glad to see you mention Doc Hall's book as I was Det Comdr of the 80th during his tenure at Soc Trang. I also got to see most of the CWO's who flew with the 93rd at Fort Devens where I also was the 80th CHFM C.O. in 1997/98. I am proud to have flown/serviced with he best pilots in the world.

7/8/2008Doug Wilson

Gents, there is also another good book "Soc Trang by Carl E. Bartecchi another flight surgeon 66-67. Doug W. Mavericks/Cobras

7/8/2008Dave Cunningham

Gents, Be advised a book titled "Through the Eyes of a Tiger" had been written by Jim Hall, Flight Surgeon at Soc Trang in 62/63. Jim is a Life member of the Association. I will keep you posted as to when the book is published as I'm sure all will want a copy.

7/4/2008Tracy Cunningham

Happy Independence Day for all those who have fought, lived, died and continue to fight for our country today. Thank you dad and all of those who have made freedom possible. Thank you dad for giving me the oppurtunity to meet and get to know those who have served and played a very important role in your life and somewhat in mine. May all those who fight today rest peacefully tonight and those who are no longer with us remain a constant memory to how lucky we all are.
May the flag contiue to fly freely and the eagle continue to soar..
Goodnight gentlemen!!!
Take care,
Tracy Cunningham

7/4/2008Dave Cunningham

Happy Independence Day to all the Tiger/Viking family.

6/18/2008Jim Lohman

Ditto Dave's comments on the reunion. Lois and I had a great time, and look forwaed to doing it again.

6/15/2008Dave Cunningham

Happy Father's Day to all the dads and grandads out there.

6/11/2008Dave Cunningham

The Ft Rucker reunion of the past weekend was well attended and enjoyed by all who came. Always great to catch up with old friends and make new ones. Hope everyone made it home OK and plans are underway for reunion 2009. Stay tuned.

6/9/2008Bill Wilson

4/5/2008Jim Bell

Was with the 93rd Trans. first; then, it became the 121st. Shortly after that I left for the 57th Med Det in Saigon.

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Is this the same Jim Bell who flew in the 181st Avn Co at Ft Benning in 1966-67? We were transistioning rotor wing pilots to the Huey and sending them to assignments in Vietnam.

If so, I took your name in vain this past weekend at the reunion.

Bill Wilson, billwilson1@bellsouth.net

6/2/2008sp/4 sherman e. wattas

I serve in 121 avn from January 1970 to about June 1970. Unit was did banded and I was sent to the 162 AVN co. Can Tho, Viet Nam

6/1/2008Richard (Rick) Sprowl

I'm glad to see the 121st continue on into the future. 67N2VP, I figured gunning was more fun than getting stuck in the 80th Trans hanger. Viking gunner. I stayed in, became a C/E with C Trp, 1/17 Air Cav, 82nd Abn and later Production control NCO, BN Maint NCO 2nd AVN, 2nd INF in Korea. I just found this link from the old site and I will be following events. Hi to all that I remember, Mr. Cunningham etc, greetings to all the 121 folks. Sorry I won't be able to make the reunion, trans problems. Enjoy all

5/29/2008george galante

65 -66 door gunner (shotgun 11)

5/26/2008Jim Lohman

Will be at the reunion in June, arriving o/a noon on the 5th. Have already registered, so I hope there's no screw ups. Hope to see you all there.

5/26/2008Mike Fjermestad 1963 - 1964

I hope that all have a good reunion at Ft Rucker in June .. I am sorry that I will not be able to attend ... thank you for the invite ... it has brought lots of fond memories back .again lots of luck to all that served ...

mike@fjermestad.com

Mike Fjermestad

5/26/2008Tom Burroughs, Warrior 4, Soc Trang - 1970

Glad I found your website. I'll check in frequently. Check out www.336ahc.com.
Wish I could make it to the reunion at Fort Rucker. Have a good one.

5/18/2008Dave Cunningham

Gentlemen,
The block of rooms reserved for the Tigers for the Rucker reunion on 6-8 June will be released in a few short days. There is a C&W event in the local area that same weekend which will grab those rooms released. I urge you to make your reservations now. Last minute will not guarantee you a room. See you there at the home of Army Aviation.

5/15/2008brian king Viking 21

Great new web site. Sorry to hear about Bob being sick. If I can help let me know.

Brian

5/12/2008Tracy Cunningham

Happy belated Mother's Day to all those wives and moms who are special in their own right...It takes a very special person to take care and support a military man...Still loving the website...keep up the good work...
With all my respect and admiration to all those who have served,
Tracy Catherine Cunningham

4/20/2008Tracy Cunningham

This website ROCKS!!!! All those that have been involved over the years have done a great job in getting this
organization off the ground. It has become a very special time for our family to be given the chance for my sister(Kelly) and me(Tracy) the oppurtunity to meet some one of the people that my dad talks so fondly of...It has changed our lives and opened our eyes up to what is important in life and to cherish the ones you love. I am not going to be able to attend this year due to working obligations but do enjoy yourselves and each others company....Cheers to the 121 AVN Association!!!!!
With all my respect and admiration to all those who have served,
Tracy Catherine Cunningham

4/20/2008Dave Cunningham

Gentlemen,
Some of you have received notices for renewal and have yet to respond. Many are due in the month of May. I send them out early in order to give you ample time to get you reenlistment papers in. Please send you paperwork in as soon as possible. Thank you for your support. We hope to see all of you at Ft Rucker in June. In that regard we need you folks to register with the hotel and reunion contact in the nearterm so we can better plan for the events. Thanks!

4/16/2008Kelly Cunningham

Hello! I could not resist writing a quick note. Kudos to the webmaster (I am a little biased in that area :) and too all of you who have worked super hard on making this organization more than a thought :) I can't wait for the reunion- it has become more than a meaningful experience for me.

4/6/2008John R BOFFETTI

I was in the 121st 64-65 any brothers remember then.Glad to see new advancement.

4/5/2008RALPH WHALEY CW2 RET.

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4/5/2008Jim Bell

Was with the 93rd Trans. first; then, it became the 121st. Shortly after that I left for the 57th Med Det in Saigon.

Hello to all the TIGERS.

4/2/2008Steve Roberts

I just found this site and will send in for membership. I was part of the 121st AHC. Crew Chief on Tiger 14, and later Tiger Surprise, 1969-1970.

3/21/2008Dave Cunningham

Gentlemen,
Time for reunion. Please make plans to attend. The info for the Rucker reunion is on this website. Time is marching on, my friends. We have lost comrades in the past year and the shadows lenghten. You need to reconnect with friends from long ago and make new ones from the Tigers/Vikings. Register now for the reunions and spend a great weekend with folks from the "good old, bad old days. I look forward to seeing you there.

3/4/2008Don Mobley

PO box 951 willow alaska 99688, wildernessdon@yahoo.com

3/4/2008Don Mobley

If you know me from SocTrang in 1968 please contact me. I was on guard duty at the bunker behind the communications building, the one next to the one with the giant metal disc, and I was there when the guys got wounded behind the bunker in our sandbag enclosure. I was also gest friend to IKe who killed himself in his bunk. If you know me or these incidents please get ahold of me, Don Mobley

2/19/2008Bob Greene

The website is really coming together. I'm currently working on the unit history and will have it ready soon.

2/16/2008John Kennedy

Remember the 13th(Delta) Avn Bn (and all other aviation units from the Mekong Delta) reunion at Fort Rucker, 6-8 June 2008. Contanct Stan Gause, sgause101@bellsouth.net or 561-852-1675 for more details.

2/9/2008Lee Huber

This looks like a very functional website.

2/5/2008Dave Cunningham

Wonderful site! Congrats to the webmaster on his persistence in putting this together.

2/5/2008John Schmied

Dave, Good job! It looks like it is all starting to come together.

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