by rattlerfir | Jan 20, 2003 | Guestbook |
HI Guys! First, great website. Second, I just wanted to say THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU for what you guys did over there. You guys are awesome. I’ve read a bunch of books written by guys who flu Huey’s and from some Grunts over there. You guys are...
by rattlerfir | Jan 5, 2003 | Guestbook |
Hello to all:Just found this site while researching information for a VA claim for PTSD. I served with the 501st/71st from Sep 65-Dec 66 and the 117th from Sep 68-Sep 69.I was a crewchief with the Firebirds from Nov 65-Sep 66. A search of my records turned up several...
by rattlerfir | Dec 26, 2002 | Guestbook |
Hi everyone, I was playing on the computer this morning and reading the most recent news letter and decided to send everyone short note wishing you all a Happy New Year. I was privelaged to be one of the original Fire Birds, 64/65, transfered over from the 118th when...
by rattlerfir | Dec 25, 2002 | Guestbook |
Thinking about another day and time and wanted to tell everyone Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. Don’t forget those who gave their life and especially those who are still being held.Odell Suttle 1966-1967
by rattlerfir | Dec 25, 2002 | Guestbook |
I was in the 71st Avn. Co, (1st Platoon) at Wertheim, Germany when we retired the 71st’s colors. We became E Company, 3rd Aviation Battalion (Combat), 3rd Infantry Division. I always wondered why we had a Rattler callsign. I always imagined it was the result of...