Rattler/Firebird Guestbook
Norman Pruett [E-mail]
Former: Enlisted Crew Chief with 71st Assault Helicopter Company
Call sign: Peace sign ANKA
Thanks for the link Mr. Winfield! very cool book.
November 21, 2020 - Lincoln, CA
frederick l smith [E-mail]
Former: Enlisted Crew Chief with Company A/501st Aviation Battalion
Call sign: Firebird
On November 8th 1965, we were shot down, Bolt holding, the counterweight was shot off, the counterweight, then, damaged outer 8' of one blade. Snakedoctor, came to our rescue. Pilot, was Patrick Gwaltney* Co-Pilot John Mateyko, Crew Chief Fred Smith, Gunner Was Gary Parks. Some of us will be meeting, this Sunday November 8th, The 55th Anniversery, Those of us that were there, seem to remember it well, On another note, have a great Veterans Day, WE EARNED IT
November 5, 2020 - Rochelle, Il USA
Les Winfield [E-mail]
Former: Warrant Officer Pilot with 71st Assault Helicopter Company
Call sign: Rattler 13
The link below is a collection of selected U.S. Army Aviation Insignia from the Vietnam War https://www.bonusprint.co.uk/view-online-photo-book?widgetId=f8e1808e-50ca-421f-bfd7-c412b5bcafe5
October 24, 2020 - Las Vegas, NV United States
Peter G. Dolbee Jr. [E-mail]
Former: Enlisted Crew Chief with 71st Assault Helicopter Company
Call sign:
New YouTube video from "The History Guy" about helicopter assault companies, featuring the 71st AHC. Worth watching. https://youtu.be/q9avXEVQ7AQ
October 22, 2020 - Coto de Caza, CA
John Reis [E-mail]
Former: with
Call sign:
Just got our new address directory in the mail today. Well i guess Ron just went back to work and show them how it is done and done right the first time. THANKS RON see you next month in Texas.
October 14, 2020 - Rio Rancho., New M USA
Eric Kilmer [E-mail]
Former: Warrant Officer Pilot with 71st Assault Helicopter Company
Call sign: Rattler 14
I tried to open different individual pages of our KIAs in Memorials, but each one comes up blank.
October 11, 2020 - Marlette, Michi USA
Harold Bowen [E-mail]
Former: Officer Pilot with 71st Assault Helicopter Company
Call sign: Rattler 16 & 3
I just received my newsletter a few days ago. With that kind of performance by the PO, how are we ever going to reach a final result on the election before Jan. 20th. Some idiots are actually advocating mail in voting. How stupid can you get?
September 28, 2020 - Wake Forest, NC United States
Bill Lurvey [E-mail]
Former: with
Call sign:
I just received my May newsletter. Post Office is slow.
September 23, 2020 - Grand Junction, CO USA
Greg Arndt [E-mail]
Former: Enlisted Door Gunner with 71st Assault Helicopter Company
Call sign:
Just got my newsletter. Was I the last?
September 9, 2020 - ,
Robert Archer [E-mail]
Former: Enlisted Crew Chief with 71st Assault Helicopter Company
Call sign:
Chuck Gross just finished your book for the second time. Shoot me a e mail at vietvet383@gmai.com I'd like to talk to you about your book. Thanks
August 28, 2020 - scottsdale, az US