by rattlerfir | Sep 26, 2018 | Guestbook |
Ironically, the early eagle flights of Junction City were for the 196th to secure the AO for the one and only Airborne jump of the Vietnam War. The jump was done by the 173rd and it was kind of a cluster! Thx Ron for responding
by rattlerfir | Sep 25, 2018 | Guestbook |
I was a member of 196th Light Infantry Brigade in Tay Ninh province from July 1966 to April 67. I was wondering if the 71st were the choppers we used in Operation Attleboro, Cedar Falls, and Junction City? We then moved north to Chu Lai as Task Force Gimlet. Thanks guys
by rattlerfir | Sep 25, 2018 | Guestbook |
Steve….The Rattlers and Firebirds took part and all those operations. I was personally a part (as a crew chief) of Operation Junction City. My ship was # 3 of our lift that morning and our lead ship was shot down on the first lift.
by rattlerfir | Sep 22, 2018 | Guestbook |
this would be great, they offer military reunion planning and tours.. excellent aircraft display as well, including our favorit; hueys. hers link, check it out; https://www.ussalabama.com/plan-your-visit/programs/military-services/ Norm ND Pruett, CC 1st plt....
by rattlerfir | Sep 22, 2018 | Guestbook |
here’s a link to their tour group menu.. http://www.ussalabama.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/USS-Alabama-Group-Tour-Menus.pdf and know; I’m not just picking this out thin air, I’ve been there, it was truly worth it!
by rattlerfir | Sep 22, 2018 | Guestbook |
AND … this place is not really very far from Ft. Rucker! I’m sure we all “fondly”remember that place!wink wink, … about a 3 hr drive, 174 mi. we could charter a buss! like leave at 6am, tour Ft Rucker museum 2 hrs, drive back, be back at...