by rattlerfir | Feb 11, 2003 | Guestbook |
Hi, from one of your old next-door neighbors with our big noisy Chinooks, the 178th Boxcars. I was in the unit when we moved north to Chu Lai for Task Force Oregon in April, 1967. Flight Engineer on Boxcar 66-19088; my ship made it back to the States, and was rebuilt...
by rattlerfir | Feb 8, 2003 | Guestbook |
I found a copy of General Orders (6512)Dated September 20, 1968. These orders are for Air Medals for myself and the following: Arthur Hathaway, Charles N. Sullivan. Other names are listed too but from other companies then the 71st. I can e-mail copies to the company...
by rattlerfir | Jan 21, 2003 | Guestbook |
When the current Sec. of Defense said on nat. TV that it would be OK for Hussein to go into exile..I blew my top..Rumsfeld should be fired..Hussien belongs in prison at the very least..not in luxurious exxile!
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...