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| Name: | James Castello |
| Email: | jcastello101@attbi.com |
| HomePage: | http:// |
| Where are you from: | 101st Airborne Division - Vietnam |
| Comments: | Copied by webmaster:
Name: James Castello
E-mail address: jcastello101@attbi.com |
| June 3, 2003 14:13:13 (GMT Time) |
| Name: | Webmaster |
| Email: | Glamunyon@aol.com |
| HomePage: | http:// |
| Where are you from: | Air Assault Parity Coalition |
| Comments: | Response to Stephen D. Karschner: The whole point of this website and organization is recognition for ALL COMBAT VETS who made air assaults (one or more) in the Republic of Vietnam |
| June 3, 2003 14:10:46 (GMT Time) |
| Name: | Stephen D. Karschner |
| Email: | oh6_driver@yahoo.com |
| HomePage: | http:// |
| Where are you from: | No place in particular.......... |
| Comments: | It is my understanding that those of us that went through SERTS In Country do not qualify for the Air Assult Badge. I went through at Camp Evans in June of 1971. Is there going to be some changes so as to include those of us that went through the training and utilized the training in combat? Thank you, Stephen D. Karschner, CW2 U.S. Army, Ret. |
| May 31, 2003 18:52:45 (GMT Time) |
| Name: | greg humes |
| Email: | sgtgregh@insightbb.com |
| HomePage: | http:// |
| Where are you from: | arcadia, in |
| Comments: | I was with 196 LIB and we were air assaulted on every mission, we recieved air medals |
| May 26, 2003 15:59:19 (GMT Time) |
| Name: | Richard(Dickey) Randolph |
| Email: | kauadi@aol.com |
| HomePage: | http:// |
| Where are you from: | MS. |
| Comments: | I was with the 2/506th 70-71.Me and the others in my Company made over 37 CA's several of us recieved Air Medals.I belive we all deserve the Air Asault Badge or Airmobile Bage.Lets all hope we get what we deserve.Welcome Brothers. |
| May 23, 2003 03:11:07 (GMT Time) |
| Name: | John Vasko |
| Email: | jvaskojr@carolina.rr.com |
| HomePage: | http:// |
| Where are you from: | Currently Charlotte, NC |
| Comments: | Hi, I had the good fortune of serving with one of the finest outfits ever during my last tour in Vietnam. I was assigned to C 2/17 Cav, 101st Abn(AASLT). I went through SERTS and participated in a number of Air Assaults. I would like to have been awarded the Air Assault badge. I think we earned it. God Bless all of you guys, Active, Retired and Served With. You are all great! CWO4 John Vasko, USA, Retired |
| May 22, 2003 14:36:36 (GMT Time) |
| Name: | John loeffler |
| Email: | |
| HomePage: | http:// |
| Where are you from: | Junction, Tx. |
| Comments: | Served in C/Trp 2/17 Cav 101st. 70-71 Phu Bai. Captain- Huey Pilot. "Condor 42" Primary duty air assault teams in Ashau Valley.... |
| May 22, 2003 13:28:32 (GMT Time) |
| Name: | Malcolm W "Mac" Jones |
| Email: | Condor03@earthlink.net |
| HomePage: | http:// |
| Where are you from: | Melbourne Beach, Fl 32951 |
| Comments: | Hi, Appreciate your efforts...but what's this "honorary" Air Assault Badge for Vietnam vets. I attended the SERTS at Camp Evans and then flew 500 hours in the 2/17 Air Cav in UH-1H's doing the MISSION!!! So now I want an "honorary" Air assault Badge...I think not. I saw Eagle 6's comments...so just change the AR and let's get the men who really earned the Badge the right to wear it. This is too simple a concept not to be realized. I was in the 101st for 10 years and flew missions for the Air Assault School...I never attended it because I knew I was already qualified. |
| May 21, 2003 02:57:34 (GMT Time) |
| Name: | Thomas Hook |
| Email: | thomas.hook@fuse.net |
| HomePage: | http:// |
| Where are you from: | Kentucky |
| Comments: | Served with 101 st airborne 1970-1971, a/2/501, e/2/501, e/2/327. Nice to hear about this stuff. Send me more info. |
| May 16, 2003 03:50:15 (GMT Time) |
| Name: | Paul ( DOC-ROSEY ) Rosenberg |
| Email: | paulr@tcsn.net |
| HomePage: | http://N/A |
| Where are you from: | Paso Robles, California |
| Comments: | I was the last Combat Medic to serve with Co.L, 75th. Inf(LRRP/RANGER),101st.ABN.DIV.ICorps. Republic of Vietnam. Good Luck on your Retro/Vietnam "Air Assult" Badge Campaign ! Seems The Army doesn't want to the RIGHT THING for any of us who served in Vietnam !They still haven't Awarded an "OFFICAL" Combat Shoulder Patch and/or Scroll for anyone who served with any of the LRRP/RANGER Companys in Vietnam! They have already set a prescient by awarding the Gold&Black "RANGER" Scroll to all WW-II Veterans who served in "RANGER" Companys, & Awarded the Black&Red&White "RANGER#COMPANY" Scroll for our Korea Veteran Brothers ! Leaves one to think that the U.S.Army doesn't feel that the Vietnam Veterans Blood&Scrafices are worthy of the SAME Respect and Honor that American History & Tradition has bestowed upon ALL it's VETERANS Before, & After the Vietnam War ! ! ! As Always, Ever Vigilant. . .Lest We Forget ! DOC-ROSEY ~Sua Sponte ~ Semper Fidelis~ I also served in the USMC / ANGLICO . |
| May 14, 2003 12:56:56 (GMT Time) |
| Name: | Paul ( DOC-ROSEY ) Rosenberg |
| Email: | paulr@tcsn.net |
| HomePage: | http://N/A |
| Where are you from: | Paso Robles, California |
| Comments: | I was the last Combat Medic to serve with Co.L, 75th. Inf(LRRP/RANGER),101st.ABN.DIV.ICorps. Republic of Vietnam. Good Luck on your "Air Assult" badge Campaign ! Seems The Army doesn't want to the RIGHT THING for any of us who served in Vietnam !They still haven't Awarded an "OFFICAL" Combat Shoulder Patch and/or Scroll for anyone who served with any of the LRRP/RANGER Companys in Vietnam! They have already set a prescient |
| May 14, 2003 12:35:58 (GMT Time) |
| Name: | James W Monroe |
| Email: | daiuy19@earthlink.net |
| HomePage: | http:// |
| Where are you from: | So Cal |
| Comments: | long over due! would like to see the old Air Assualt Badges come back for us old Nam Vets. If not that, then the current ones would be the next best thing. |
| May 13, 2003 23:18:54 (GMT Time) |
| Name: | CHRIS LEE CHRISTENSON |
| Email: | chrislee2@centurytel.net |
| HomePage: | http:// |
| Where are you from: | Now Kalispell Mt. |
| Comments: | |
| May 13, 2003 23:04:17 (GMT Time) |
| Name: | Gene A McGee |
| Email: | motorcycle@adelphia.net |
| HomePage: | http://users.adelphia.net/~motorcycle |
| Where are you from: | Buffalo NY |
| Comments: | Was with the 326th Engr 101st in the a Shau Valley in 69-70 and I never see many people on here from the Engrs? Why we jumped out of chopper in to hot lz's to build fire base and LZ's to get guys in and out and we never seam to get Any thing. I am trying to find after action reports for the 326 engrs and so far I have found nothing I am in need of them for my PTSD claim. If any one can help please e-mail me. Welcome home all Gene |
| May 13, 2003 01:18:25 (GMT Time) |
| Name: | charles r riddle |
| Email: | prriddle@wnclink,com |
| HomePage: | http:// |
| Where are you from: | spruce pine n,c. |
| Comments: | served with 101st 501st infantry from 11-68 to 11-69 vietnam |
| May 11, 2003 23:53:19 (GMT Time) |
| Name: | Frank McBride |
| Email: | Mcbride@aol.com |
| HomePage: | http:// |
| Where are you from: | West Virginia |
| Comments: | Was with C. 1/502 67 69 I remember when it was airborne thin changed to airmobile then to air assault We where the pioneers of airassault |
| May 9, 2003 14:54:25 (GMT Time) |
| Name: | keith madell |
| Email: | schimpy@hotmail.com |
| HomePage: | http:// |
| Where are you from: | wisconsin |
| Comments: | B co 159th avn 68/69 |
| May 3, 2003 03:52:13 (GMT Time) |
| Name: | Frank Young |
| Email: | FKCMY5@AOL.COM |
| HomePage: | http:// |
| Where are you from: | Herndon, VA |
| Comments: | Served with 'D' Co. 1/7 from 11-66 to 10-67 as FO. Never received Air Medal and was told it was a communication problem. After being Medivac'd the infantry never sent forward all the combat air assults I completed. Gary Owen |
| April 28, 2003 19:46:06 (GMT Time) |
| Name: | mugu |
| Email: | mugu@mugu.com |
| HomePage: | none |
| Where are you from: | lome |
| Comments: | keep off oooooooooo |
| April 24, 2003 12:28:09 (GMT Time) |
| Name: | joe l everitt |
| Email: | cfeveritt@eastex.net |
| HomePage: | http:// |
| Where are you from: | hendersontex |
| Comments: | liked your art vnmag keepup the good work co D 2\8 1 cav 67\68 |
| April 24, 2003 04:50:53 (GMT Time) |
| Name: | Quitman Lockley |
| Email: | quitman@netdoor.com |
| HomePage: | http:// |
| Where are you from: | BCo 2/502 67-68 |
| Comments: | We earned "COMBAT" Air Assault Wings. Anybody who has been on a HOT LZ will agree. We must not let this issue die! |
| April 23, 2003 12:06:12 (GMT Time) |
| Name: | Ruben Yanez |
| Email: | ryanez@pharrtennis.com |
| HomePage: | http:// |
| Where are you from: | Austin TX |
| Comments: | Was with C Co 2/506 101st Vietnam 70-71. FSB RIPCORD. We were ca'd almost everywhere we went |
| April 16, 2003 03:13:55 (GMT Time) |
| Name: | patrick s knowles |
| Email: | |
| HomePage: | http:// |
| Where are you from: | loxley al |
| Comments: | i was with atrp 1/9 1st air cav 67-68 viet nam |
| April 9, 2003 19:29:57 (GMT Time) |
| Name: | Jim Umberger |
| Email: | JimUmberger@Yahoo.com |
| HomePage: | http:// |
| Where are you from: | WV |
| Comments: | Yes .........Good idea...lost count of my CA's but I'd be cool with the wings. |
| April 4, 2003 23:09:25 (GMT Time) |
| Name: | |
| Email: | |
| HomePage: | http:// |
| Where are you from: | |
| Comments: | |
| April 4, 2003 18:45:58 (GMT Time) |
| Name: | GENE T. EVANS |
| Email: | JMEVANS@CITILINK.NET |
| HomePage: | http:// |
| Where are you from: | WEST VIRGINIA |
| Comments: | 101ST AIRBORNE 506TH CURRAHEE 1957 TO 1960. |
| April 1, 2003 02:41:38 (GMT Time) |
| Name: | Bud Palmatory |
| Email: | airbornevet@fm.paratrooper.net |
| HomePage: | http:// |
| Where are you from: | Alabama |
| Comments: | Served in Vietnam with B Co. 1/506th Airborne Infantry as a Combat Medic in 1968. I support what you are trying to do. Hello to all you fellow troopers out there. |
| March 26, 2003 12:40:10 (GMT Time) |
| Name: | Shwanda Mizner |
| Email: | shwanda.mizner@hoffman.army.mil |
| HomePage: | https://www.perscom.army.mil/tagd/awards/ |
| Where are you from: | PERSCOM Awards Branch |
| Comments: | Nice Website. |
| March 24, 2003 18:20:54 (GMT Time) |
| Name: | Dennis Frederick |
| Email: | dennisfrederick@hotmail.com |
| HomePage: | http:// |
| Where are you from: | detroit michigan |
| Comments: | Ft. Campbell 1960/1962 506 inf. co. A YOU GUYS SHOULD HAVE RECEIVED YOUR BADGES BACK WHEN YOU DID IT. NOT 30 SOME YRS. LATER. |
| March 23, 2003 14:25:58 (GMT Time) |
| Name: | dave pfeifer |
| Email: | crymedic@pcmagic.net |
| HomePage: | http:// |
| Where are you from: | anaheim, calif. |
| Comments: | docdave---- 101st airborne/1st/501st inf[airmoble] B/co.-2nd plt.medic lzsally,north. I corps 7/69-7/70 |
| March 9, 2003 08:24:37 (GMT Time) |
| Name: | Mike Teutschman |
| Email: | mike.d.teutschman@boeing.com |
| HomePage: | http://www.geocities.com/shera425 |
| Where are you from: | Seattle area |
| Comments: | I went to Pathfinder School and then on to Vietnam with the 268th Pathfinder Det, 1st Avn Bge and doorgunned with the 129th AHC for a short time. We supported the ROK's and the 173rd Airborne Bge on many CA's. Our motto was First In, Last Out.....I agree, if you participated in a combat assault, you have earned the Air Assault Badge. Keep up the fight |
| March 4, 2003 18:03:08 (GMT Time) |
| Name: | Pete King |
| Email: | hobman101@aol.com |
| HomePage: | http:// |
| Where are you from: | Sacramento, CA |
| Comments: | I fully support your efforts. I am one of the few infantry men to receive the air medal while in Vietnam. Would like to hear more about your efforts. See you in Reno. |
| March 2, 2003 22:09:08 (GMT Time) |
| Name: | James "Doc" Feliciano |
| Email: | A1502NamDoc@aol.com |
| HomePage: | http:// |
| Where are you from: | Liverpool, NY |
| Comments: | Guy, Thanks for all your hard work on all of our behalfs...we earned this award with our Blood, Sweat and Tears. 1st Platoon medic, A 1/502, 68-69 |
| Febuary 27, 2003 14:55:14 (GMT Time) |
| Name: | art crawford |
| Email: | artc11sf@aol.com |
| HomePage: | http:// |
| Where are you from: | new york |
| Comments: | doing a great job. |
| Febuary 27, 2003 03:16:19 (GMT Time) |
| Name: | John R. Fair |
| Email: | jtexfair@tstar.net |
| HomePage: | http:// |
| Where are you from: | Tow, Texas |
| Comments: | I was wondering if they had ever gotten approval for the Air Assault Badge for us yet? After all we were the ones who put it into reality as guinea pigs. |
| Febuary 27, 2003 02:10:53 (GMT Time) |
| Name: | Landis Bargatze |
| Email: | lebargatze@webtv.net |
| HomePage: | http:// |
| Where are you from: | St Louis |
| Comments: | Would the AAB be considered for 'leg' infantry? My unit A-1-8/4ID was in many CA's during '67-68 in the Central Highlands. Landis Bargatze A-1-8/4ID '67-68 |
| Febuary 27, 2003 02:04:14 (GMT Time) |
| Name: | Kenneth Risley |
| Email: | teardrp9@aol.com |
| HomePage: | http:// |
| Where are you from: | Kansas |
| Comments: | As a member of 11th Air Assault Div (Test), I feel the original Air Assault Badge should be awarded for combat air assaults. The current Air Assault Badge should be awarded to graduates of an air assault school. At any rate, I will continue to wear my original Air Assault Badge. The "Boss" said I could. |
| Febuary 25, 2003 05:03:14 (GMT Time) |
| Name: | Dan L. Bayes |
| Email: | dandiann@kansas.net |
| HomePage: | http:// |
| Where are you from: | Manhattan, KS |
| Comments: | Welcome Home Brothers! Served with Co. Co, 3/187th from 6/69-6/70. Thanks for another informative and helpful web site. |
| Febuary 24, 2003 16:50:31 (GMT Time) |
| Name: | Jon Quick |
| Email: | quickjon@earthlink.net |
| HomePage: | http:// |
| Where are you from: | Lawrence, Kansas |
| Comments: | Will I be notified if this goes through? |
| Febuary 22, 2003 15:34:36 (GMT Time) |
| Name: | Lt General H.C. Birdwell |
| Email: | rocky@worldaccessnet.com |
| HomePage: | http:// |
| Where are you from: | Washington State |
| Comments: | I am in total support of your efforts to have the Air Assault Badge awarded to those who meet the requirments you set forth from the start. I have a copy of my award for the door gunner crewman wings and think I should also be awarded the Badge. It never got on my DD214 and feel lucky to have these orders to prove I did get them. I also talked with Lt General Graham a former Airborne, Ranger, Infantry, Special Forces, and yes he has the early Air Assault Bagde and he is giving you his support also. He also did four tours in VN. He is Commanding General with the United States National Defense Service Corps. I am Lt. General H.C.Birdwell, Commandant with the USAVHSSC. Combat Brothers forever!!!!!!!!!! |
| Febuary 21, 2003 04:57:24 (GMT Time) |
| Name: | johnny.w.wilson |
| Email: | willow27@bellsouth.net |
| HomePage: | http:// |
| Where are you from: | Covington, Georgia |
| Comments: | My best friend, S/S/Sgt. Co. B 1st 8th Cav. 1st-1st Cav.Div. killed 2-16-1968 Quang Tri Prov. Would like to hear from anyone who knew Tommy. Best Wishes to all. Sincerely, J.W. Wilson |
| Febuary 20, 2003 01:31:48 (GMT Time) |
| Name: | Neil Laughy |
| Email: | Atbuzzersp@aol.com |
| HomePage: | http:// |
| Where are you from: | Oklahoma |
| Comments: | Been a civ for 3 decades so haven't kept up w/awards. Astonished to read about Air Assault Badge situation. Having been FO, AO, LNO in 1st Air Cav, I believe every Vietnam vet who participated in combat air assaults should be authorized to wear the badge. I'll even make room on my civies. Keep up the good fight for all vets. |
| Febuary 18, 2003 20:33:58 (GMT Time) |
| Name: | Neil Laughy |
| Email: | Atbuzzersp@aol.com |
| HomePage: | http:// |
| Where are you from: | Oklahoma |
| Comments: | Been a civ for 3 decades so haven't kept up w/awards. Astonished to read about Air Assault Badge situation. Having been FO, AO, LNO in 1st Air Cav, I believe every Vietnam vet who participated in combat air assaults should be authorized to wear the badge. I'll even make room on my civies. Keep up the good fight for all vets. |
| Febuary 18, 2003 20:33:57 (GMT Time) |
| Name: | Neil Laughy |
| Email: | Atbuzzersp@aol.com |
| HomePage: | http:// |
| Where are you from: | Oklahoma |
| Comments: | Been a civ for 3 decades so haven't kept up w/awards. Astonished to read about Air Assault Badge situation. Having been FO, AO, LNO in 1st Air Cav, I believe every Vietnam vet who participated in combat air assaults should be authorized to wear the badge. I'll even make room on my civies. Keep up the good fight for all vets. |
| Febuary 18, 2003 20:33:55 (GMT Time) |
| Name: | Neil Laughy |
| Email: | Atbuzzersp@aol.com |
| HomePage: | http:// |
| Where are you from: | Oklahoma |
| Comments: | Been a civ for 3 decades so haven't kept up w/awards. Astonished to read about Air Assault Badge situation. Having been FO, AO, LNO in 1st Air Cav, I believe every Vietnam vet who participated in combat air assaults should be authorized to wear the badge. I'll even make room on my civies. Keep up the good fight for all vets. |
| Febuary 18, 2003 20:33:50 (GMT Time) |
| Name: | Guy C. "Doc" Lamunyon |
| Email: | Glamunyon@aol.com |
| HomePage: | http://airassault.bizhosting.com |
| Where are you from: | Response to Howell C. Birdwell |
| Comments: | Plans for the retroactive Air Assault Badge are for any soldier who has performed one or more combat air assaults including aircrew personnel. |
| Febuary 18, 2003 15:11:21 (GMT Time) |
| Name: | Howell C. Birdwell |
| Email: | rocky@worldaccessnet.com |
| HomePage: | http:// |
| Where are you from: | Washington State |
| Comments: | This is my 2nd time to respond. I have a copy of the orders awarding me crew member wing for 16 missions as a door gunner against a hostile force in VN would I qualify for Air assault bage?? I would think so. I jump out of that Helicopter a few times myself to help others. But, I did not go to a school. I think that it would have to be awarded to all helicopter units that made missions around VN. I would think that would be air assault. |
| Febuary 18, 2003 04:00:18 (GMT Time) |
| Name: | Timothy J.Stem |
| Email: | cobra 686@omniglobal.net |
| HomePage: | http:// |
| Where are you from: | Org Parma Ohio now Ingram Texas |
| Comments: | I was in the Nam 65-66 was with the 129 AirAssult co. crewchief on gun ship,,shot between the eye,have pictures to prove it gunner took them he said nobody would beleive it..went through motor attacks,went into many hot LZ's many different operations w 173rd--101st--4th inf--many arvns drop offs had over 100 bullet holes in my chopper did the same thing a grunt would do..do I get a cib no wrong mos BS |
| Febuary 15, 2003 13:36:45 (GMT Time) |
| Name: | Alan J. Golden |
| Email: | |
| HomePage: | http://fsbtbone@pa online.com |
| Where are you from: | |
| Comments: | Cco.2/501 101 RVN. 67/68 |
| Febuary 14, 2003 22:57:22 (GMT Time) |
| Name: | Douglas R. Smith |
| Email: | res1pe0u@verizon.net |
| HomePage: | http:// |
| Where are you from: | Atl., Ga. and Bartow, Fla. |
| Comments: | Awarded or not; we wore the Air Assault wings along with Airborne wings and the 11th Airborne patch with Air Assault tab. I was stationed at Ft. Benning at Sand Hill in 1964 (Co. C 2/511)Also, I was the trooper that got hung up and dragged during "rappel" training and waded the creek's searching for "parts after 2 of our "choppers" crashed. "All the way" |
| Febuary 14, 2003 16:56:42 (GMT Time) |
| Name: | james "Casanova" Castello |
| Email: | jcastello101@attbi.com |
| HomePage: | http:// |
| Where are you from: | Chicago aka Chi-Town |
| Comments: | I'm proud to read that the 101st is still kicking ass I'm all for that award it's not like we didn't earn it. A good metaphor for the award is having sung a song and never had it recorded. No different than that. Delta Company 1/501st 1968-1969. If you need me call me I'll always be available.The only bunch of guys I would take a bullet for. Still a lot of fighting left in this grunt.Kilsaddam |
| Febuary 13, 2003 00:11:02 (GMT Time) |
| Name: | Lonnie Shoultz |
| Email: | lshoultz@gulftel.com |
| HomePage: | http:// |
| Where are you from: | Foley, AL |
| Comments: | CAs with 1st Brigade, 101st Airborne (1965-1966) and with 5th Special Forces Group (1966-1967). |
| Febuary 12, 2003 00:27:13 (GMT Time) |
| Name: | Bo |
| Email: | Prowlerden |
| HomePage: | http:// |
| Where are you from: | Colorado |
| Comments: | RVN 69-70-71 3d Squadron 5th Cavalry(Black Knights) reconnaissance squadron 9th Inf. Div. C Troop attached to: 1/5 Inf. Div.(Mechanized) Camp Red Devil, Quang Tri/Dong Ha DMZ If you are wounded I will carry you If you are captured I will come for you If you killed, I will always remember you U.S.Cavalry Adios for now |
| Febuary 11, 2003 05:18:57 (GMT Time) |
| Name: | Walter Tangel |
| Email: | WTangel@msn.com |
| HomePage: | http:// |
| Where are you from: | TN via NY and KY |
| Comments: | 101st Airborne DIVARTY RVN, '68 to '69. My unit, B Btry, 2/11th FA, always moved by air except for one occasion during my time in-country. We made a road march from Sally to Jack in Oct. '68, when we took over the 1st CAV's AO. I preferred the CH-54's to move our 155's over the 5 ton prime mover. In terms of rigging loads, backhauling material, landing helicopters, our guys were as expert as any who attended a formal air assault school. We learned OJT, like everyone else in the 101st. Only lost a load one time (net load carried by a Chinook. What a great report of survey. Enough material to fill a batallion of Chinooks! |
| Febuary 11, 2003 04:45:12 (GMT Time) |
| Name: | Walter Tangel |
| Email: | WTangel@msn.com |
| HomePage: | http:// |
| Where are you from: | TN via NY and KY |
| Comments: | 101st Airborne DIVARTY RVN, '68 to '69 |
| Febuary 11, 2003 04:32:21 (GMT Time) |
| Name: | keith c woods |
| Email: | keithcwoods51@yahoo.com |
| HomePage: | http://yahoo.com |
| Where are you from: | south carlonia |
| Comments: | i, agree, that air assualt, sould get cibair assault rateing, prior airassault,101 st ABN Vietnam,with 2/11/c/battry arty, humped the boonies, got bronze star, arcoms etc. airassault. Cib would be the top.vietnam70/71 (CHICKEN MAN, HE IS EVERYWHERE, HIS EVERYWHERE.) |
| Febuary 11, 2003 01:08:30 (GMT Time) |
| Name: | keith c woods |
| Email: | keithcwoods51@yahoo.com |
| HomePage: | http://yahoo.com |
| Where are you from: | south carlonia |
| Comments: | i, agree, that air assualt, sould get cibair assault retating, prior airassault,101 st ABN Vietnam |
| Febuary 11, 2003 01:02:51 (GMT Time) |
| Name: | jim barrett |
| Email: | jim.barrett@worldnet.att.net |
| HomePage: | http:// |
| Where are you from: | south bend,in |
| Comments: | Saw the story in feb. issue of Vietnam magazine, keep up the fight for this award. its not that we deserve this, we earned this many times over. Did two tours in Vietnam serving with B1/35 25th Inf Div, B1/506 101st Airborne, HHC 1/508th recon/lrp 82nd Airborne. I remember back then that we were to be awarded the Air Assault Badge but never saw it happen. I often wondered later on what ever happened on the medal/badge issue. Keep us informed and thanks for all your efforts. AIRBORNE!!! |
| Febuary 8, 2003 20:51:35 (GMT Time) |
| Name: | Douglas Lindsey |
| Email: | tarbuckettwo9er@aol.com |
| HomePage: | http:// |
| Where are you from: | |
| Comments: | I was the Artillery Forward Observer with C 1/7th Cav from 9/66 to 4/67, Crowsfoot, Bong Son, An lao Valley. I received the Bronze Star and the Air Medal. Of course I did not receive the CIB because I was Artillery but I humped those mountains and flew those air assaults just the same and thought myself more of a grunt than a cannon cocker. I suppose a new badge is ok and I hope you get it, but to me, the Air Medal is tops. Garry Owen. |
| Febuary 8, 2003 13:06:04 (GMT Time) |
| Name: | David Williamson |
| Email: | dowd179@ahtd.state.ar.us |
| HomePage: | http:// |
| Where are you from: | Malvern , Arkansas |
| Comments: | Well well, the training for the air assualt badge issued today was established during the Vietnam "WAR". unassing the bird, getting on the darn thing and hitting a "HOT LZ" was established in Vietnam long before the air assult was considered. We layed the ground work and DESERVE this award. I know air assualt because I actually "AIR ASSUALTED" many many times. How about awarding me one. I served with Company C 2/327th Infantry 101st Airborne 69-70-71. |
| Febuary 7, 2003 12:55:39 (GMT Time) |
| Name: | jeff |
| Email: | keepoff@yahoo.com ooooooooooooooooooooooooo |
| HomePage: | http:// |
| Where are you from: | |
| Comments: | keepoff in this guestbook |
| Febuary 6, 2003 14:20:05 (GMT Time) |
| Name: | Jerry |
| Email: | jmmgj5@aol.com |
| HomePage: | http:// |
| Where are you from: | |
| Comments: | I know that during a period of time, the air medal was not authorized for Inf. soldiers. Why I do not know. If you can go to the army regulation on awards, it shows the dates and who qualify for the award. I would guess that about a fourth of the soldiers who have the air medal with order are not valid. I don't understand how one year it is authorized, the next it is not and then the next year it is. I really think that company & sqdn commanders just did not want grunts to have these awards. I believe that considered them only for pilots and crews. It is hard to understand how tight in VN they were for award, but now high awards are being given out for just being there. Examp. soldier & his dog received bronze star for dog smelling explosive in vehicle & Purple Heart for another soldier breaking leg in cave w/no combat at the time. |
| Febuary 3, 2003 05:27:03 (GMT Time) |
| Name: | Henry Burke |
| Email: | hank3217@aol.com |
| HomePage: | http:// |
| Where are you from: | Brooklyn, NY |
| Comments: | I wish all you fellows the best, but at our age does it really matter. It took me thirty-five years to find out that I had been awarded the Bronze Star with "V" device. I think it's too late to change our lives now. Good luck to you all and God bless you for your service to the country |
| Febuary 3, 2003 00:51:01 (GMT Time) |
| Name: | David Rippeto |
| Email: | davidrippeto@aol.com |
| HomePage: | http:// |
| Where are you from: | Severn, Maryland |
| Comments: | I served as a Platoon Leader and Company XO with B Company, 2nd Bn, 7th Cav, 1st Air Cav Divfrom May 69 to May 70. Seems to me that folks who served in an Air Mobile Division, had an Infantry MOS, and were awarded the CIB and Air Medal during their tour(s) in VN, should be eligible for the Air Assault badge regardless of whether or not they attended a "formal" Air Assault school. The school of "hard knocks" should count for something. God bless you all, with or without the Air Assault Badge. |
| Febuary 2, 2003 22:09:08 (GMT Time) |
| Name: | TROY R. PORTER |
| Email: | portert@wood.army.mil |
| HomePage: | http:// |
| Where are you from: | Dixon, Mo. |
| Comments: | Served with C/2/506 and 3rd Bde Air Cav.(minicav) 101st Abn.1969-1970 We were trained in air assault ops. at Camp Eagle by Division Pathfinders and Rangers from L Co. 75 Regt. Keep up the good fight. The badge is deserved and should be awarded to all of us who made combat air assaults. |
| January 30, 2003 20:27:40 (GMT Time) |
| Name: | Curtis L. DeMuth |
| Email: | curtis.demuth@us.army.mil |
| HomePage: | http:// |
| Where are you from: | Richmond, VA |
| Comments: | I am currently in the US Army Reserve and one of the smaller growing number of former draftees and VN Vets still active in the Armed Forces. I was a member of D Troop 7/17 Air Cav 1 AV Bde, Pleiku VN 1996-70. I am still 11B (grunt) MOS and was in ground recon in VN. I am authorized the CIB and Air Medal from Vietnam. I am interested in the authorization of wear of the Air Assault Badge as I see your organization is pursuing for the 101st. Are there any links about this process other than yours? God Bless all who served and welcome home from one who cares. MSG Curt DeMuth |
| January 30, 2003 17:25:48 (GMT Time) |
| Name: | Webmaster |
| Email: | Glamunyon@aol.com |
| HomePage: | http:// |
| Where are you from: | Clarification for CSM Gates |
| Comments: | The original Air Assault badge (11th Air Assault) was issued in 1964 - before the 1st Cav was reactivated. All the history is here in these pages. Leave your email so we can communicate. Thanks for checking in. Doc Lamunyon |
| January 30, 2003 02:15:29 (GMT Time) |
| Name: | CSM(RET) Jim Gates |
| Email: | |
| HomePage: | http:// |
| Where are you from: | |
| Comments: | Don't want to make waves, but the 1st Bde 101st ABN was there first before the 1st CAV in 65. We cleared the area for you to set up your base camp next to "Cong Mtn." We conducted numerous air assault while clearing. |
| January 29, 2003 20:36:37 (GMT Time) |
| Name: | Lenard Blachly |
| Email: | trikat@coho.net |
| HomePage: | http:// |
| Where are you from: | Washington State |
| Comments: | "There is an issue with the Army about the `authorization to wear` statement. Petraueus (MG 101st) has been advised that he may be overstepping his authority". Just a thought, they (Army) don't seem to get it. Lenard Blachly B Co 2/501 Inf. 101st ABN 69-70 |
| January 29, 2003 06:13:36 (GMT Time) |
| Name: | Frank Greenleaf |
| Email: | fluffnkaren@clinic.net |
| HomePage: | http:// |
| Where are you from: | Westport Island, Maine |
| Comments: | Great site! Served in B/1/12 Cav from June 1966-June 1967. It would seem that anyone who earned the CIB and Air Medal should qualify for the Air Assault Badge. Luck to all!! |
| January 28, 2003 19:57:20 (GMT Time) |
| Name: | DAVE doc PFEIFER |
| Email: | crymedic@pcmagic.net |
| HomePage: | http:// |
| Where are you from: | Anaheim, calif. |
| Comments: | Checking in again to see if any progress made?Airborne all the way. docdave |
| January 25, 2003 22:25:15 (GMT Time) |
| Name: | George E. Schorr |
| Email: | georgegeno@cs.com |
| HomePage: | http:// |
| Where are you from: | Chalmette, LA |
| Comments: | To be sure that you have my correct e-mail address. |
| January 24, 2003 00:52:11 (GMT Time) |
| Name: | Belinda (Barber) Bailey |
| Email: | belinda@crossman.us |
| HomePage: | http://www.barberclan.com |
| Where are you from: | Gallipolis, Ohio |
| Comments: | My name is Belinda, I am the daughter of Howard Barber who served in the vietnam in 1970/71. Howard was serving as a squad leader in Company B, Battalion 187th Regiment (Airmobile Infantry) 101st Airborne Division. Howard received the Bronze Star Medal with "V" Device for heroism in ground combat against a hostile force in the Republic of Vietnam on March 12, 1970. This action took place during combat operations in Thua Thien Province. Howard also recieved these medals- 1. Efficiency·Honor·Fidelity, for good conduct 2. Military Merit Medal 3. National Defense Medal 4. A yellow, red, & green one that says Rpublic of Vietnam Service 5. A small pin for serving 6 months or more 6. A pin that says Rifle on it 7. A pin that has a picture of a rifle on it. 8. Heroic·Or·Merittorious·Achievement, which is the Bronze Star Medal. 9. The Bronze Star Medal with "V" Device. 10. One that has blue and orange stripes on it with an eagle hanging from it with a number 3 on |
| January 23, 2003 04:43:22 (GMT Time) |
| Name: | frank david carver |
| Email: | woodenstairs@msn.com |
| HomePage: | http:// |
| Where are you from: | west virginia / florida in winter 3 BN 187 INF DIV 101 co E 1971 |
| Comments: | read your article in the feb. issue of vietnam magazine.i know that i qualify for the air assault badge because i was issued the following,combat infantryman badge,purple heart,bronze star and air medal.let me know how the fight is going. thanks |
| January 22, 2003 13:50:04 (GMT Time) |
| Name: | frank david carver |
| Email: | woodenstairs@msn.com |
| HomePage: | http:// |
| Where are you from: | west virginia / florida in winter |
| Comments: | read your article in the feb. issue of vietnam magazine.i know that i qualify for the air assault badge because i was issued the following,combat infantryman badge,purple heart,bronze star and air medal.let me know how the fight is going. thanks |
| January 22, 2003 12:47:43 (GMT Time) |
| Name: | pat o'leary |
| Email: | patrick.oleary@dartmouth.edu |
| HomePage: | http:// |
| Where are you from: | staten island, nyc..the rock |
| Comments: | Thanks coalition for the great job. Everyone that wrote letter etc. We finally did it!!The Air Assualt Badge wil be worn with a great deal of pride! |
| January 21, 2003 20:38:43 (GMT Time) |
| Name: | pat o'leary |
| Email: | patrick.oleary@dartmouth.edu |
| HomePage: | http:// |
| Where are you from: | staten island, nyc..the rock |
| Comments: | |
| January 21, 2003 20:36:44 (GMT Time) |
| Name: | chris burns |
| Email: | burnst9@comcast.net |
| HomePage: | http:// |
| Where are you from: | |
| Comments: | Served with A/2/506/101 abn 11/67 to 7/68. Many never received Air Medals at that time since the word was you needed tail number of chopper. Do remember battalion and div headquarters staff received more medals than entire company after tet and 1st lt Darnell,company co refused to go to medal event untill directly ordered by 3rd brg col. Staff received air medals since they usually flew in the same chopper. Combat air assault ojt is the school of hard knocks which is the ultimate training method !! |
| January 19, 2003 20:24:47 (GMT Time) |
| Name: | Robert Mumblow |
| Email: | bmumblow@intrstar.net |
| HomePage: | http:// |
| Where are you from: | Chadbourn, NC |
| Comments: | Was an FO with TF & A Co 1/327 1967-1968. Was assigned to HHC 3/506 when they came in country to Phan Thiet. My unit was HHB 2/320th Arty.Particpated in a lot of CA"s never got an Air Medal until my second tour as a AO. |
| January 18, 2003 04:40:16 (GMT Time) |
| Name: | Robert Mumblow |
| Email: | bmumblow@intrstar.net |
| HomePage: | http:// |
| Where are you from: | Chadbourn, NC |
| Comments: | Was an FO with TF & A Co 1/327 1967-1968. Was assigned to HHC 3/506 when they came in country to Phan Thiet. My unit was HHB 2/320th Arty. |
| January 18, 2003 04:23:44 (GMT Time) |
| Name: | art crawford |
| Email: | artc11sf@aol.com |
| HomePage: | http:// |
| Where are you from: | pleasent valley ny 12569 |
| Comments: | served with CO A 3BN 7INF 199 LTINF BDE.1966 TO 1967. I CANT WAIT TO GO TO SCHOOL. |
| January 18, 2003 02:12:51 (GMT Time) |
| Name: | Jerry T Moseley |
| Email: | jmmgj5@aol.com |
| HomePage: | http:// |
| Where are you from: | Florence Al |
| Comments: | I served with the 10th Cav. 4th I D 67-68. Assigned to the Aero-Rifle Plt. of D Trp. D Trp was the air mobile trp & Aero-Rifle was a infantry Plt. assigned to Recon., Quick Reaction Force, search & rescue, blocking force & just plain old combat. Trained in air assault tatic & made more than a hundred air assaults, some good & some bad. Your cause is honorable be strong. |
| January 17, 2003 04:24:13 (GMT Time) |
| Name: | Sgt Roger " Flip" Heilig |
| Email: | |
| HomePage: | http:// |
| Where are you from: | |
| Comments: | I'm appalled that those of us who blazed the way are not included. 11th Air Assault, 6/65, 1st Cav, 7/65-9/67. I'd rather no one, than to be excluded!!! Besides, should have levels, like Airborne badges. Flip |
| January 16, 2003 16:23:01 (GMT Time) |
| Name: | Sgt Roger " Flip" Heilig |
| Email: | |
| HomePage: | http:// |
| Where are you from: | |
| Comments: | I'm appalled that those of us who blazed the way are not included. 11th Air Assault, 6/65, 1st Cav, 7/65-9/67. I'd rather no one, than to be excluded!!! |
| January 16, 2003 16:21:10 (GMT Time) |
| Name: | Walt McDonald |
| Email: | Pavnhunter66@cs.com |
| HomePage: | http://www.1-14th.com |
| Where are you from: | Akron, Ohio |
| Comments: | Was with A/1/14 25th Inf and we made over 35 combat assaults in 1966. I feel that those that made these Combat assaults should be deserved of the badge. Good Luck, Walt |
| January 15, 2003 16:58:44 (GMT Time) |
| Name: | Da;e Grabb |
| Email: | dlgbb@aol.com |
| HomePage: | http:// |
| Where are you from: | Portland Oregon |
| Comments: | 11b2p4p/ 2nd of the 327th 68-69 |
| January 14, 2003 04:05:21 (GMT Time) |
| Name: | Ron Anderson |
| Email: | |
| HomePage: | http:// |
| Where are you from: | Bridgewater, MA |
| Comments: | Served with Co.A and Co.E Recon 3/187,101ABN 69-70.Every grunt I've talked to with a CIB also has a few Air Medals for "hot LZs" that were accounted for( many more that were not). DUH!!! It's a no brainer- of course we earned that citation! |
| January 13, 2003 18:26:24 (GMT Time) |
| Name: | Gregory P. Thissen |
| Email: | eli4982@msn.com |
| HomePage: | http:// |
| Where are you from: | Minnesota |
| Comments: | I served in the 101 airborn in nam and was involved in the air assult school and have pictures. It was a week of training at camp eagle I think any award is diserved as being recognized for being there at all is a wonder. thank you Gregory Thissen Co. B 1/327 101st |
| January 12, 2003 22:59:10 (GMT Time) |
| Name: | Greg West ( was Sp4 West) |
| Email: | robotguy@texas.net |
| HomePage: | http:// |
| Where are you from: | Akron Ohio - now Austin, Texas |
| Comments: | Was with Co. C, Oct. '68 to Apr.'69, then with Co. A, April to August 69, 3/187, 101st Airborne Infantry. Charged Hamburger Hill all Eleven days and the last day had one clip of ammo left. Always enjoyed the chopper rides leaving the jungle rather than into the jungle !!. Welcome home buddies. |
| January 12, 2003 18:42:24 (GMT Time) |
| Name: | john s parker |
| Email: | danzinjjs@carolina.rr.com |
| HomePage: | http:// |
| Where are you from: | Charlotte nc |
| Comments: | I was in the 82 & the 1 Air Cav. During 1968-1970. |
| January 12, 2003 18:15:42 (GMT Time) |
| Name: | john c mulhollan |
| Email: | jm54@swt.edu |
| HomePage: | http:// |
| Where are you from: | san marcos texas |
| Comments: | 101st airborne div band, camp eagle 1969 |
| January 11, 2003 16:04:24 (GMT Time) |
| Name: | Ted McCormick |
| Email: | Max101st@centurytel.net |
| HomePage: | http://www.mixedmediastudios.com/page12.html |
| Where are you from: | |
| Comments: | |
| January 10, 2003 23:52:29 (GMT Time) |
| Name: | Erick W. Miller |
| Email: | author1997@yahoo.com |
| HomePage: | http:// |
| Where are you from: | Salem, Wisconsin |
| Comments: | I served with B-co. 1st Plt. 1st 327 Inf of 101sr Abn. '11,69-11,70. I am rappel qualified (training near Camp Eagle,1970)and have Air Medal from over 25 Combat Assaults and a few 'hot' LZ's. What else does a man have to do to qualify for this badge? Many men are in my shoes. Men with no CIB's are authorized this badge, yet we who pioneered these tactics under fire are not. Sounds like another parade we didn't get. Erick W. Miller |
| January 9, 2003 20:59:05 (GMT Time) |
| Name: | Shannon Gillette |
| Email: | shannon.gillette@ngb.army.mil |
| HomePage: | http:// |
| Where are you from: | Iowa City |
| Comments: | |
| January 8, 2003 16:23:22 (GMT Time) |
| Name: | Shannon Gillette |
| Email: | shannon.gillette@ngb.army.mil |
| HomePage: | http:// |
| Where are you from: | Iowa City |
| Comments: | Do you have any cool screen savers? |
| January 8, 2003 16:19:30 (GMT Time) |
| Name: | Joseph m. Gurgone |
| Email: | joeg@mohaveaz.com |
| HomePage: | http:// |
| Where are you from: | Chicago Il. presently reside Bullhead City Az. |
| Comments: | I served with the 2/12 air cav 1st cav div.in 1971. I was transferred to the 101st abn div 1/501 ambl. e co. while serving in both of these air assault divisions as a grunt, I had made my share of combat assaults to qualify. got 214 to back it up. how & when are we to be notified of authorization to wear the badge? what dept. is going to issue it? |
| January 7, 2003 23:10:03 (GMT Time) |
| Name: | John J. Hernandez(Renegade) |
| Email: | johnnhernandez338@yahoo.com |
| HomePage: | http:// |
| Where are you from: | Alpha 2/501,'70-'71 |
| Comments: | After plenty of C.A.'s and hot L.Z.'s,these efforts are well placed and deserved.Count me in on any assistance. AIRBORNE-AIRMOBILE!!! |
| January 7, 2003 15:48:09 (GMT Time) |
| Name: | Terrence J. Plank |
| Email: | pscreagle6@yahoo.com |
| HomePage: | http:// |
| Where are you from: | Napa, CA. |
| Comments: | After more than sixty air assaults during the 1967-1968 campaign as a platoon and recon medic I wholeheartedly feel that we have more than earned the Air Assault Medal. I served with the 3/506 out of Phan Thiet and I am one of the original medics when the battalion was reformed in April of '67. |
| January 7, 2003 06:35:27 (GMT Time) |
| Name: | Terrence J. Plank |
| Email: | pscreagle6@yahoo.com |
| HomePage: | http:// |
| Where are you from: | Napa, CA. |
| Comments: | After more than sixty air assaults during the 1967-1968 campaign as a platoon and recon medic I wholeheartedly feel that we have more than earned the Air Assault Medal. |
| January 7, 2003 06:30:48 (GMT Time) |
| Name: | Terrence J. Plank |
| Email: | pscreagle6@yahoo.com |
| HomePage: | http:// |
| Where are you from: | Napa, CA. |
| Comments: | |
| January 7, 2003 06:28:29 (GMT Time) |
| Name: | Martin H. Lujan |
| Email: | mlujan@dot.co.pima.az.us |
| HomePage: | http:// |
| Where are you from: | Arizona |
| Comments: | Thanks to all Air Assualt Grunts fighting another battle for deserved recognition. I served with the 9th Infantry and 25th Infantry in Vietnam. Did numerous air assualts. Frustrating to see many noncombat GIs wearing the AAB. Received the CIB, Bronze Star, Purple Heart, Air Medal, Army Commendation Medal and VN Service Medals. It appears that the Army has turned the AAB--a badge of honor--honed in combat---to a one week training exercise. In Az I have seen the AAB worn by VN Veterans with the words "Combat Earned" printed across it. A way to vent their anger with the Army in not making the award of the AAB retroactive. This evening I have written letters to all the AZ Congressional delegation regarding this issue. Hang in there--we will get this done for us and for our brothers that gave it up in VN. |
| January 7, 2003 01:52:19 (GMT Time) |
| Name: | Ron Jochum |
| Email: | rjochum@neb.rr.com |
| HomePage: | http:// |
| Where are you from: | Lincoln, NE |
| Comments: | I did numerous CA's in Vietnam while with the 25th Infantry Division. I never could understand why we were not entitled to the Combat Air Assault Badge even after making numerous CA's. What is happening with this? |
| January 4, 2003 19:37:48 (GMT Time) |
| Name: | Jack Sandlin |
| Email: | hjk1957@aol.com |
| HomePage: | http:// |
| Where are you from: | Indiana |
| Comments: | 1/505th Co.A and D, Jan.1976 thru Nov.1977, Weapons Plt. |
| January 4, 2003 05:28:45 (GMT Time) |
| Name: | David Williamson |
| Email: | dowd179@ahtd.state.ar.us |
| HomePage: | http:// |
| Where are you from: | Little Rock Arkansas |
| Comments: | Served with 2/327th Infantry, 101st Airborne Vietnam 1969-70-71. Saw a lot and speak of it little. If some one wants to award me an "Air Assualt Medal" thats fine. A bit late but fine. Did combat assualt's when combat assualts weren't cool. I live, so the memory stays. They are not forgotten, my friends, those who never came home. Give them the Air Assualt, me I am fine. Badges? Badges? I ain't got no stinking badges. give me one to lay on John Hardings grave. He would chuckle but accept it, if only he were alive. |
| January 3, 2003 19:26:06 (GMT Time) |
| Name: | Dennis D. Blessing |
| Email: | mariposaveterans@sti.net |
| HomePage: | http:// |
| Where are you from: | Mariposa, California |
| Comments: | I served with 2nd plt, B Co, 1/7 Cav, 1st Air Cavalry Div "airmobile" Mar 66 thur Mar 67 and I support the contention that combat veterans of Vietnam be awarded the Air Assault Badge retroactively. I was awarded two air medals for 65 combat air assaults in my year. Worst was May 5, 1966, Bong Son area, 2nd plt went from 34 to 12. |
| January 3, 2003 17:02:07 (GMT Time) |
| Name: | DENNIS ISAAC SEELY |
| Email: | ISAAC1506@SBTC.NET |
| HomePage: | http:// |
| Where are you from: | SISSETON SOUTH DAKOTA SIOUX INDIAN RESEVATION |
| Comments: | I'AM LOOKING FOR ANY OF THE 101'st (E-Co.1/506 "4.2 MORTAR" PARATROOPER'S AIRBORNE "CURRAHES'S") THAT TRAINED AT FT. CAMPBELL KY. DECEMBER 1966/1967 AND LEFT FOR VIET NAM NOVEMBER 1967 AND WERE STATIONED AT "PHOUC VINH" SOUTH VIET NAM FOR "TET 1968". |
| January 3, 2003 04:00:28 (GMT Time) |
| Name: | DENNIS ISAAC SEELY |
| Email: | ISAAC1506@SBTC.NET |
| HomePage: | http:// |
| Where are you from: | SISSETON SOUTH DAKOTA SIOUX INDIAN RESEVATION |
| Comments: | I'AM LOOKING FOR ANY OF THE 101'st (E-Co.1/506 "4.2 MORTAR" PARATROOPER'S AIRBORNE "CURRAHES'S" THAT TRAINED AT FT. CAMPBELL KY. DECEMBER 1966/1967 AND LEFT FOR VIET NAM NOVEMBER 1967 AND WERE STATIONED AT "PHOUC VINH" SOUTH VIET NAM FOR "TET 1968". |
| January 3, 2003 03:58:26 (GMT Time) |
| Name: | RAY WUNDER |
| Email: | raywunder@webtv.net |
| HomePage: | http:// |
| Where are you from: | UP STATE NY. |
| Comments: | WAS WITH CO. B 2/502 101 4/67-4/68 |
| January 2, 2003 18:38:26 (GMT Time) |
| Name: | SP4 Ron Straight aka "Breeze" |
| Email: | FNG11B@Netscape.net |
| HomePage: | http:// |
| Where are you from: | San Diego, CA |
| Comments: | Greetings Bros,I hope the coalition gains it's efforts.I served in Cu Chi RVN May 1970-Dec '70 Division went home, I went north to the Americal Div.deros May '71. Humped the PIG and loved it,Airmobile Infantry 2/27th WOLFHOUNDS...Kicked Ass & took many names..not enough in hind-sight. Welcome home brothers Eleven Bravos!!! |
| January 2, 2003 04:19:36 (GMT Time) |
| Name: | Roger B. Cates |
| Email: | rogerSavi96@aol.com |
| HomePage: | http:// |
| Where are you from: | Greensboro, NC |
| Comments: | To all you, Air Assault Divisions, I say Rock On- Bros'. I proudly served in Charlie Co 2/27 "Wolfhounds"25th Infantry Div.Cu Chi 11-66-67. I was a RTO for the company commander.My first trip to the boonies was on a Eagle-flight under supressive fire.During my tour,I probably went on more than 50 flights many of which were Hot LZs'.In AIT at FT POLK ,we trained on a Heuy slick for weeks. the ARMYs' shaft reaches very far. Such as,not even recieving a AIR MEDAL for all the Eagle Flights that we conducted...SUCKS...I display my CIB,BRONZE STAR,PURPLE HEART,and my newly issued COMBAT ASSAULT MEDAL that I authorized myself in KOKOMO INDIANA( second largest gathering of all Vietnam Vets Events)simply because I felt the Army would never go there!AT least of which, I know I earned.Much continued success to the Coalition in attaining all that is is deserved, to all the Grunts, that ever fought their way out of a HOT LZ. Welcome home Brothers,and Happy New Year...Charlie 6 XRAY |
| January 2, 2003 02:43:54 (GMT Time) |
| Name: | Charlie Coleman Lane |
| Email: | cclandshl@aol |
| HomePage: | http:// |
| Where are you from: | Georgia |
| Comments: | Co B 1/7 First Cav 1968&1969 Viet Nam Iwas there In April68 to Feb69 Would like to hear from some of you guys that were there with me in68&69 Crazy 6 |
| January 2, 2003 01:11:32 (GMT Time) |
| Name: | Gordy Doc Nelson |
| Email: | joaniehn@hotmail.com |
| HomePage: | http:// |
| Where are you from: | Winona Minn. |
| Comments: | Afer reading your article in Viet Nam mag.and checking out your web site I was able to link up with other guys from A co 3rd plt 1/327 inf 101Abn 69-70 Thank you for that! Go Coalition! |
| January 2, 2003 00:15:15 (GMT Time) |
| Name: | Howell C. Birdwell |
| Email: | rocky@worldaccessnet.com |
| HomePage: | http:// |
| Where are you from: | Washington State |
| Comments: | Served with the 1st Avn Batt. VN 67-68 |
| January 1, 2003 23:10:54 (GMT Time) |
| Name: | Bill Perry |
| Email: | dowop2hiphopgpop@aol.com |
| HomePage: | http:// |
| Where are you from: | Levittown, Pa |
| Comments: | I was with A/1/506, 101 Abn, APO 96383 at Phuoc Vinh, Phuoc Long, Binh Duong, and all around Nui Ba Den between Cu Chi and Tay Ninh, and around Song Be. Today & yesterday are the first time in 35 years I've felt like "digging in the Crypt", and now I can't get away from my p.c. This site is a great advocate. Thanks! |
| January 1, 2003 18:32:27 (GMT Time) |
| Name: | BOBHETTIGER@msn.com |
| Email: | BOBHETTIGER@msn.com |
| HomePage: | http:// |
| Where are you from: | Copied from email message by webmaster |
| Comments: | Hello Guy, I just sent off letters to my senator, my congressman ,the president, and chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, on the issue of the Air Assault Badge. I do believe that the men who were Airmobile in combat do deserve to wear this badge I will continue to support this issue. Best Wishes,Bob H. |
| December 31, 2002 02:37:04 (GMT Time) |
| Name: | Robert Hettiger |
| Email: | BOBHETTIGER@msn.com |
| HomePage: | http:// |
| Where are you from: | East Hampton, N. Y.11937 |
| Comments: | I served with 1st Batt. 26tg Inf. Regt.,First Infantry Division 1969.Also served with the 170th Assault Helicopter Co.52d Combat Aviation Batt.1970 |
| December 30, 2002 12:07:08 (GMT Time) |
| Name: | William (Bill) M. Means |
| Email: | billmeans1@aol.com; meanw1@bp.com |
| HomePage: | http:// |
| Where are you from: | Bellingham, WA |
| Comments: | I was a pilot with the 128th Assault Helicopter Company (Tomahawks) from 2/1967 to 2/1968. We were based at Phu Loi. About half our missions were combat assaults supporting several different outfits including 101st airborn, 1as inf div , 9th inf div, 199th brigade, and many others. |
| December 29, 2002 16:55:18 (GMT Time) |
| Name: | SP/5 JAMES E. HELMS Sr. |
| Email: | jhelmssr@sc.rr.com |
| HomePage: | http:// |
| Where are you from: | MYRTLE BEACH,SOUTH CAROLINA |
| Comments: | I SERVED WITHE E BRTY 82ND ARTY(AVN) IN 69 WITH THE 1ST AIR CAV. I WAS A CREW CHIEF ON A NIGHTHAWK AT PHOUC VINH,RVN. |
| December 28, 2002 20:57:23 (GMT Time) |
| Name: | Lynn "MoTown Gunner" Bourne |
| Email: | Lbourne1@juno.com |
| HomePage: | http:// |
| Where are you from: | Michigan/Oklahoma last 25 years |
| Comments: | Very interesting site. Thank you to those who, seek equality for the jobs we did. The members of aviation "all" performed the same, why cause a void between ourselves? Clear right. |
| December 28, 2002 18:34:10 (GMT Time) |
| Name: | Ron Leonard |
| Email: | webmaster@25thaviation.org |
| HomePage: | http://25thaviation.org |
| Where are you from: | Glen Burnie Md |
| Comments: | Neat idea, and we should be eligible for that also ..tha tis all we did! P.S. change the background of guest book us old farts with bad eyes can't read it...try white. |
| December 28, 2002 17:33:18 (GMT Time) |
| Name: | Mil Thornton |
| Email: | tthornton@socal.rr.com |
| HomePage: | http:// |
| Where are you from: | Orange, Calif. |
| Comments: | 101st 1/327 Alpha Co. 1970-71 "No Slack" & "Above the Rest" Thanks for the effort for getting this air assault cert. I always wondered why we didn't get one when other units did. I had alot of assault flights during my tour. It would be nice to be recognized for them. |
| December 28, 2002 02:09:15 (GMT Time) |
| Name: | Larry Targosh |
| Email: | redtiger@charter.net |
| HomePage: | http:// |
| Where are you from: | Long Beach, Ca. |
| Comments: | Served with A Company 1st Bn 5th Cav, 1st Air Cav from April 1967 to March 1968. |
| December 27, 2002 01:51:03 (GMT Time) |
| Name: | Robert S. Horton |
| Email: | horton@pacific.net |
| HomePage: | http:// |
| Where are you from: | Northern California |
| Comments: | I served with the original 1st Bde. 101st Abn Div July 65-Aug 66. I'm interested in the issue at hand. |
| December 24, 2002 17:36:59 (GMT Time) |
| Name: | Herbert Martinez |
| Email: | neno.martinez@juno.com |
| HomePage: | http:// |
| Where are you from: | Tulsa, OK |
| Comments: | Great website. Served with HHC 2/327th '68-69. No Slack! |
| December 24, 2002 15:30:47 (GMT Time) |
| Name: | Ron Christian |
| Email: | ron-_christian@ghrsystems.cm |
| HomePage: | http:// |
| Where are you from: | Philadelhia, PA |
| Comments: | |
| December 23, 2002 23:00:23 (GMT Time) |
| Name: | David A. Carson |
| Email: | thecarsons@widepenwest.com |
| HomePage: | http:// |
| Where are you from: | Waukesha, WI 58136 |
| Comments: | As a crewmember of the TEC group at Ft Benning, GA evaluating the 11th, and later earning 17 airmedals in Vietnam while crewing both slicks and gunships in the 68th Air Assault Helicopter Company, while are you not opening this award up for all members who were involved in the Air Assault units. |
| December 23, 2002 18:00:43 (GMT Time) |
| Name: | DAVE doc PFEIFER |
| Email: | crymedic@pcmagic.net |
| HomePage: | http:// |
| Where are you from: | Anaheim, calif. |
| Comments: | checking in to see if any new info on the badge.I read in an airborne book that some General signed the order to change airmobile to air assault in 1975 |
| December 22, 2002 04:50:56 (GMT Time) |
| Name: | Butch Bartush |
| Email: | butbart@aol.com |
| HomePage: | http:// |
| Where are you from: | Richfield Mn |
| Comments: | B 2/502 Jan 70 Dec 70 |
| December 21, 2002 20:26:37 (GMT Time) |
| Name: | Dan Dane |
| Email: | Midlandane@aol.com |
| HomePage: | http://www.dandane.com |
| Where are you from: | Midland, TX |
| Comments: | I have just joined the 1st Cav web ring and looked at your screaming eagle site. It is very informative. Good luck on your project. My site is about a new book I have just published to document some of my memories about the last years of the War (71-72) after you guys left. A press release about the book is available. I don't want to spam your e-mail list but hope you will check out my site and pass the word along to the troops or link if you think it is appropriate. Thanks, Dan Dane |
| December 20, 2002 13:43:31 (GMT Time) |
| Name: | JR Heguy |
| Email: | chester2@uneedspeed.net |
| HomePage: | http:// |
| Where are you from: | Arizona |
| Comments: | Sorry, I cut myself off. I wanted to say that these efforts aren't meant to cheapen your personal sacrifices. Bye the way, I served with A 2/8 1st Air Cav in 66/67 as an 11B. You have done a great job with your home page, honoring all Vets. Thanks, and remember, back then we were called the 1st AIR CAV. Welcome home. |
| December 19, 2002 16:12:37 (GMT Time) |
| Name: | jr heguy |
| Email: | chester2@uneedspeed.net |
| HomePage: | http:// |
| Where are you from: | Arizona |
| Comments: | In response to Mike McGhie's comments. Hey Mike, I don't understand why it appears that you are so bothered by the efforts to be consistant in the awarding of the air assault wings. All other badges like this, jump wings, rigger wings, glider wings, can earned by combat performance. The EIB is more like a marksman badge. I find it interesting that the 101st originally tried to deal with it as an exclusive award for the 101st only, but has since had to allow it to be available for all to attain. I'm not some wannabe, as you seemed to imply, i just feel that if this award symbolizes recognition of a skill that I demonstrated and performed under combat conditions, I have earned it. The air medal was dealt with differently throughout Vietnam. In 1966/67 we received 1 award regardless how many combat assaults we did. I continually read about numerous oak leafs being awarded to others in later years. I guess criterea changed, but 1 was enough for me. I'm sorry that you are so bothered by t |
| December 19, 2002 16:03:14 (GMT Time) |
| Name: | Guy C. Lamunyon |
| Email: | Glamunyon@aol.com |
| HomePage: | http://airassault.bizhosting.com |
| Where are you from: | Southern California |
| Comments: | Response to Mike McGhie: So far I have sold a whopping 4 badges and had one donation of $10.00 - this is hardly a get rich quick scheme. My name is on the photo page and my mailing address is on the donations page. I have made no attempt to conceal my identity. If you would like to talk with me personally, notify me by email and I will send you my home telephone number. |
| December 19, 2002 14:03:51 (GMT Time) |
| Name: | Mike McGhie |
| Email: | mmcghie@prodigy.net |
| HomePage: | http://www.angryskipper.org |
| Where are you from: | D2/8 Cavalry 68-69 |
| Comments: | WOW, I've read all the comments posted here and there are so many opinions pro and con. This Combat Assault Badge is NOT what everyone thinks it is. It is an award that designates you completed the Army's Air Assault Training. If it is to be ammended to include in-country training many of us received then one would have to show proof of this and that (may be impossible) The Air Medal was awarded to infantrymen and others who performed multiple combat assaults. There is no need to add another medal unless you just want to pad your medal case. Every Veterans Day in D.C. you can see hundreds of Wannabees wearing the CAB along with dozens of other medals. Is that what you want? I'd like to know who's running this web site and how much money they're making selling these unauthorized badges to every wannabee on the web. If I had been in the 11th Air Assault Div. (test), I'd be angry about this just like I get when I see non-infantrymen wearing C.I.B.'s. The Army is not going to cha |
| December 19, 2002 10:15:54 (GMT Time) |
| Name: | anthony dedo |
| Email: | wwehhhh |
| HomePage: | http://hthht |
| Where are you from: | illinois |
| Comments: | i am airborne legs are air ass |
| December 19, 2002 04:28:23 (GMT Time) |
| Name: | anthony dedo |
| Email: | wwehhhh |
| HomePage: | http://hthht |
| Where are you from: | illinois |
| Comments: | i am airborne legs are air ass |
| December 19, 2002 04:28:16 (GMT Time) |
| Name: | Mike McGhie |
| Email: | mmcghie@prodigy.net |
| HomePage: | http://www.angryskipper.org |
| Where are you from: | D2/8 cavalry, 1st Cavalry Div. 68-69 |
| Comments: | I want you all to know that my comments on the Air Assault Badge were just Army facts and not my personal point of view. I think any of us who were truly Airmobile would like to have the badge but it really has nothing to do with War, just training for war. The 11th Air assault (experemental) was the only unit given the award (before they became 1st Cav and shipped to Vietnam) until after the war was over and Air Assault training resumed. I think many are confusing it with a C.I.B. type of award istead of a E.I.B. which it is more like. Thanks |
| December 19, 2002 03:08:17 (GMT Time) |
| Name: | Webmaster |
| Email: | Glamunyon@aol.com |
| HomePage: | http://airassault.bizhosting.com |
| Where are you from: | Southern California |
| Comments: | Response to Mike "Mouse" McGhie: We are aware of current regulations - they are posted here in detail. The purpose of this group is to CHANGE these regulations to recognize Vietnam combat veterans. |
| December 19, 2002 02:40:12 (GMT Time) |
| Name: | Mike "Mouse" McGhie |
| Email: | mmcghie@prodigy.net |
| HomePage: | http://www.angryskipper.org |
| Where are you from: | 1st Cavalry Division 68/69 |
| Comments: | The air assault badge is issued to any soldier who completes Air Assault training, same as Jump Wings are issued after schooling. It is not an airmobile badge or combat related badge. Furthermore, it cannot be legally issued by the Army to only one Airmobile Division or Unit in Vietnam. If it's not on the DD214 or DD215 you can not wear it, period. |
| December 19, 2002 01:55:15 (GMT Time) |
| Name: | Richard Longley |
| Email: | riplongley@wmconnect.com |
| HomePage: | http:// |
| Where are you from: | Wisconsin/Florida |
| Comments: | Co.C 3/187 Inf., 101st Abn. Div. |
| December 17, 2002 16:12:30 (GMT Time) |
| Name: | Lee A Kunkle |
| Email: | 4th 39th 9 Inf Div. 67 and 68 |
| HomePage: | http:// |
| Where are you from: | |
| Comments: | Doing my time in VietNam we had just as much air assaults as anyone there. We have the air medal w/oak leafs. |
| December 17, 2002 15:07:48 (GMT Time) |
| Name: | Hollis Franks |
| Email: | hhgfranx@cs.com | <