Rattler/Firebird Guestbook
Hal Bowen [E-mail]
Former: Officer Pilot with 71st Assault Helicopter Company
Call sign: Rattler 16 & 3
We're all packed and leaving early tomorrow. Will spend tomorrow night in Marietta, Ga leaving a short drive to reach Mobile Tuesday afternoon. Looking forward to seeing all Rattlers and Firebirds in the Snake Pit. Hal
May 16, 2021 - Wake Forest, N.C. USA
Gary Fischer [E-mail]
Former: Officer Pilot with Company A/501st Aviation Battalion
Call sign: Rattler ??????
The Group might be smaller this year but the stories will be just as BIG. As one of the "Originals" that met you as you flew in on that December day in 64 I say "Welcome home brothers". See ya in Mobile.
May 16, 2021 - Ocala, FL United States
jim moore [E-mail]
Former: Warrant Officer Pilot with Company A/501st Aviation Battalion
Call sign: rattler 28
It was oh so long ago. I remember my first night at the Rattler's den in Bien Hoa. I was tired from a long day, and just wanted to sleeppp.
May 13, 2021 - quantico, Yes United States
jim moore [E-mail]
Former: Warrant Officer Pilot with Company A/501st Aviation Battalion
Call sign: rattler 28
It was oh so long ago. I remember my first night at the Rattler's den in Bien Hoa. I was tired from a long day, and just wanted to sleeppp.
May 13, 2021 - quantico, Yes United States
john v brennan [E-mail]
Former: with
Call sign:
Gentlemen, one 71st nose-art image is featured in my latest book from Fonthill Media: "Mr. Tenn", UH-1H, 69-15761. Piloted by Jim Fulbrook AC and crewed by Doug Daniel CE and Robert Vandenbos DG
May 3, 2021 - CHICO, ca United States
Atty VanHamel [E-mail]
Former: Enlisted Administrative with Company A/501st Aviation Battalion
Call sign:
I am not going to be there, I am still very concerned about so many people in a group. I wish everyone the best. Look forward to the next one.
April 19, 2021 - Newtown, PA United States
John E. Reis [E-mail]
Former: Enlisted Maintenance with 151st Transportation Detachment
Call sign:
WELL RON YOU CANNOT SAY IT ANY BETTER. TIME IS SHORT. WE WILL EVERYONE THERE WE HOPE A LOT MORE ARE GOING TO THERE . . YEW WE HAVE OUR SHORTS IN FEB OF THIS YR.
April 15, 2021 - Rio Rancho, N.M. U.S.A.
Greg Arndt [E-mail]
Former: with
Call sign:
Get registered and come to the reunion. We are not getting any younger. Get your shots and come on down.
April 8, 2021 - ,
frederick l smith [E-mail]
Former: Enlisted Crew Chief with Company A/501st Aviation Battalion
Call sign: firebird
happy Vietnam vet day to all you Rattlers & Firebirds. hope to see you in Mobile, mid may, seems like forever since we have had a reunion, It was great serving with this outfit. and to all welcome home.
March 29, 2021 - rochelle, il usa
Misty Monroe Buck Crouch granddaughter [E-mail]
Former: NULL NULL with NULL
Call sign: NULL
I just wanted to tell you all thank you for your service and to let you guys know how very important you were to my grandfather. He Loved you very much. I also was interested in hearing any stories about my grandfather you may have and any photos would be great as my son is trying to fallow in his foot steps and it looks like his great great grandson is going to do the same and I would love to pass those memories and stories down. Also i wanted to tell you a cute story about ashton curtis my grandfathers great great grandson who is also his namesake he and a friend were playing his friends had a Captain America superhero who's playing with Ashton had is Army quote-unquote superhero his friend kept going on and on about captain america being the greatest super hero ever and Ashton says he isnt real his friend said he saves real people ashton stands up excuse his mouth he is 5 and yells bullshit my grandpa is a rattler he fights for our country now whos a real hero....."
March 28, 2021 - Phoenix, Az Usa