Rattler/Firebird Guestbook
John Reis [E-mail]
Former: Enlisted Maintenance with 151st Transportation Detachment
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Wishing everyone a very MERRY CHRISTMAS and HAPPY NEW YEAR. And a big thank you for Ron and the group that put together our GREAT REUNION . . this was only our 3rd. REUNION AND we really had a lot fun and seeing of the members of a great group
December 24, 2018 - Rio Rancho, N.M. U,S.A.
frederick l smith [E-mail]
Former: Enlisted Crew Chief with Company A/501st Aviation Battalion
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time to wish you all, a Merry Christmas, and a Happy New Year. May all of you be well, and God Bless you all, hope to see you all in 2020
December 24, 2018 - rochelle, il USA
harold bowen [E-mail]
Former: Officer Pilot with 71st Assault Helicopter Company
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Happy Veterans to all of my brother Rattlers, Firebirds and fellow Veterans. During 26 years of serving, including another tour in Nam, I served with many great guys. None that I am as proud to call BROTHER as my fellow Rattlers. Though the war was controversial, we should all be proud that we accomplished our country's bidding in an honorable manner. May our departed brothers Rest In Peace. Hal
November 11, 2018 - Gasburg, VA USA
frederick l smith [E-mail]
Former: Enlisted Crew Chief with Company A/501st Aviation Battalion
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we have made another veterans day, thank you all, for your sacrifice, for our great country. and to all welcome home, may we see each other soon
November 11, 2018 - rochelle, il usa
Steve Tanner [E-mail]
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I had an attorney Danny Shifflet? from Marion Ohio that I became friends with and he was a Rattler. He had a lot of very interesting photos from his time in Nam. Danny passed away maybe 10 yrs. ago RIP. His wife's name was Patti.
September 27, 2018 - ,
Steve Tanner [E-mail]
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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
September 26, 2018 - ,
Ron Seabolt [E-mail]
Former: Enlisted Crew Chief with 71st Assault Helicopter Company
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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.
September 25, 2018 - Mabank, Texas USA
Steve Tanner [E-mail]
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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
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NORMAN D PRUETT [E-mail]
Former: Enlisted Crew Chief with 71st Assault Helicopter Company
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and guys, if you don't care for the south, then how about Ft Carson Co...4th Infantry Div., go Army! They have museum, there's the Air Force base not far north of Colo spgs... and Iron Mtn, im sure those offer tours.. and the scenery is outstanding, Garden of the Gods park .. etc... many of us were stationed here post Nam, would be interesting to see again... and central location fair to all in travel plans! (also I now of a little mexican restaurant up in mtns behind the springs that'll knock your socks off!) (gee hope it's still there after 40 years!) Kind regards, Norm ND Pruett 1stplt. Widow Makers, 71st AHC RVN 70-71
September 22, 2018 - OAKDALE, CA United Sta
NORMAN D PRUETT [E-mail]
Former: Officer Crew Chief with 71st Assault Helicopter Company
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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 reunion in 8-10 hrs. RESERVATIONS: To reserve your Military Ceremony or Reunion, please call us today! Contact: Rhonda Davis Director of Sales and Marketing 251-433-2703 rdavis@ussalabama.com Regards bro's Norm ND Pruett, 1st plt 70-71
September 22, 2018 - OAKDALE, CA United Sta