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Spencer D. Nave, Jr.   [E-mail]

Former: Enlisted Crew Chief with Company A/501st Aviation Battalion
Call sign: Rattler

First time to view the site - organized and impressive. I only have a few photos left, as most of mine were destroyed in a flood years ago. I served with the A501 AVN BN from 10/64 - 04/66; crew chief with 2nd Platoon - Phantoms; Capt. James was the Platoon leader; 1st helicopter was B model Huey, #622054. Sounds were "right on". Sure brings back a lot of memories, good and bad. Will try to get remaining copies of photos to you. I also have some poems and songs that I have written to help with the "aftermath". Perhaps you would like a copy of one or two? Recently was honored by Congressman for receipt of medals (9) never given. Again, great job, fellas. SEARCHING FOR: Any info on Ralph Morris, E4. Served same time; door gunner. Good friend. Thanks.S.D.Nave, Jr. (SP5/E5)flyingeagle045@aol.com

November 19, 2002 - Williamsport, MD USA

Whiz   [E-mail]

Former: Warrant Officer Pilot with 71st Assault Helicopter Company
Call sign: Rattler 12

Happy Veterans Day to all!! Let us pause to remember those who gave their all.....Blessings, Whiz

November 10, 2002 - Alexandria, VA USA

SSG Doug bennett   [E-mail]

Former: NULL NULL with NULL
Call sign: NULL

Years ago, Jerry Meader handed me autographed copies of Chuck Carlock andFrank Antons books. They are part of mylibrary, now mobile library. I'm proudto own them. I want to thank all of youfor the sacrofices you made. My dad is a Vietnam Vet. You won't ever go forgotten on veterans day. Thank You From SSG Dougls Bennett Army Aviation.

November 8, 2002 - Overseas, SC NULL

Ray Scribner   [E-mail]

Former: Enlisted Pilot with Company A/501st Aviation Battalion
Call sign: Gunny

As a Marine Corps Gunnery Sergeant with Marine Air Group 13 I rode as a "Sunday Gunner" with a unit known as "The Rattlers" when they were located out past the Chulai bomb dump. Eventually I was invited into The Scorpions, a gunship outfit who were later to become The Warlords. I continued to ride with The War Lords 'til my commanding general found out about it. I considered it an honor to be accepted by these men and have listed myself as a former unit member. I hope it offends no one.Ray Scribner1st Lt USMCRetired

November 8, 2002 - Frogmore, SC NULL

Jim Hardy   [E-mail]

Former: NULL NULL with NULL
Call sign: NULL

Fine site. I flew to alot of places in the choppers while I was with the 3rd 18th Artillery at Chu Lai.

November 6, 2002 - NULL, TX USA

Christopher R. “Buck” Webb   [E-mail]

Former: NULL NULL with NULL
Call sign: NULL

I wasn't an aviator but I served under COL Johnny Hitt when he commanded a recruiting brigade. I left the Army during the post Cold War downsizing and just wanted to thank COL Hitt for his good advice to me at that time. He told me to go into construction, which is what I did. That was 9 years ago -- now I own 2 successful construction companies, Chris Webb Homes and C&M Construction, my wife is happy and my kids are turning out great. I think often of how hard it was to leave the Army and how great a leader I had to sit down with me over a beer and simply tell me the truth. Thank you, Sir. I hope for you the very best.Captain Buck WebbHouston West Recruiting CompanyCommanding 1992 to 1993Chris WebbCertified Master BuilderPresidentChris Webb Homes and C&M Construction145 NW Hillery St.Burleson, TX 76028(Burleson is just south of Ft Worth)

November 4, 2002 - Burleson, TX USA

Bill Di Dio   [E-mail]

Former: Enlisted Administrative with 71st Assault Helicopter Company
Call sign: NULL

Hi guys...have only about 60 Rattler/Firebird challenge coins left...when they're gone, that's it! So, first come, first served! Go to http://lznam.com/ and click on the icon that says...Rattler/Firebird Association Special Offer.

October 29, 2002 - Pembroke Pines, FL USA

Brian Wizard   [E-mail]

Former: NULL NULL with NULL
Call sign: NULL

Excellent site, well organized. Thanks for the good work in Nam, and after.I host a website for the 145th Combat Aviation Battalion Association. You can link to it from my home page http://www.brianwizard.com. I have a trilogy depicting my combat experience, and what it was like to live with it for the next 30 years. Some of you having a problem with combat stress and the ensuing fight with the VA might find it interesting. I also have a video composed of actual combat scenes shot from the door of Pollution IV, the 118th AHC smokeship, of which I was a gunner. On my site I offer, FOR FREE a music video, also composed of actual combat footage, and a short story about my return to Viet Nam in 1999, for free.I have put a condensed version of my Viet Nam novel on my site as an e-book for cheap, $3. The 145th CABA website has a lot of history, situation reports, etc. on it, and of course, a guest book.Thanks again from being there then, and being here now.Cheers, Brian Wizard

October 25, 2002 - Wallowa, Or. USA

Rudy   [E-mail]

Former: NULL NULL with NULL
Call sign: NULL

Thanks Guys. We couldn't have lived without you."Rudy" 2/503 173rd Airborne

October 22, 2002 - Bakersfieled, Ca NULL

Bert Hampton   [E-mail]

Former: NULL NULL with NULL
Call sign: NULL

As a WO, I Flew in the little seven man Aviation Section of the 196th LIB. Shared the AO with you guys. Knew many of you (including Cotton). We flew every action the 196th was involved in. Swa you guys at your best almost every day. Some day I am going to attend one of your reunions and swap tales and maps and pictures. We had three UH-1s and four OH-23s. It was spooky flying solo in the Raven out over indian country. More than once it was nice seeing a Rattler or a Firebird in the neighborhood. I flew a lot of sniffer missions in the UH-1s with Firebirds for cover.

October 9, 2002 - Swansea, IL USA