by rattlerfir | May 4, 2019 | Guestbook |
Capt Degen, I served with the Rattlers as a Capt Mar ’67-Mar ’68. Would love to carry on a discussion with you about both of our experiences. Please contact me by email and we can trade stories. Look forward to hearing from you.
by rattlerfir | May 3, 2019 | Guestbook |
Gentlemen, I am CPT Nathan Degen. I am currently assigned to A/2-501 based out of Ft. Bliss, TX. We are currently deployed in Afghanistan supporting Operation Freedom’s Sentinel and Operation Resolute Support. We are a CAC/VIP company supporting the Army through...
by rattlerfir | Mar 30, 2019 | Guestbook |
this message is to Jason Diebold. Jason, Fred Smith, from Rochelle Il, I was a crew chief, door gunner, with the Firebirds, from may 1965 to may of 1966. I believe we had one of the best, Gunship Platoons in country, our pilots, Rattler or Firebird, were fearless. I...
by rattlerfir | Mar 29, 2019 | Guestbook |
HAPPY VIETNAM VETERANS DAY…to the best chopper company in Nam!
by rattlerfir | Mar 29, 2019 | Guestbook |
Thanks for all of your service! A big shout out to Shirley Whitehead!
by rattlerfir | Mar 1, 2019 | Guestbook |
My father was in the 71st Firebirds. (1970-1971) — Unfortunately he passed away in a motorcycle accident on 9/18/2014 – Just was always interested in what he did.. Just learning.. He always told me he was a door gunner… Just thinking about how he...