Name:   BILL JECZALIK City:   BOYNTON BEACH, FL. Message sent:   Wed 16 Feb 2005 02:59:47 PM CST Message:   WATCHED "RUMSFIELD"S WAR" ON FRONTLINE. ON PBS LAST NIGHT. WHEN THEY WERE TALKING ABOUT HIS DAYS DURING VIETNAM, THE HAD A VIDEO CLIP OF A CHINOOK IN LOW FLIGHT FOR ABOUT 3-4 SEC. AND IT HAD THE BOXCAR DICE ON THE NOSE AND AFT PYLON. THERE IS A DVD OF THE SHOW AVAILABLE AT SHOPPBS.ORG LOOK IN THE "FRONTLINE" AREA.SEE YOU IN INDIANAPOLIS. BILL J. Message marked as private:   No IP:   205.188.116.135

Name:   Dennis Widdows City:   Tucson, Az Message sent:   Wed 09 Feb 2005 11:29:40 AM CST Message:   This is my first time in this site. It's a great site. My brother John Was kia on 67-18445, 8/26/70. I was grateful to read the accounts of the incident from guys that were there. My hat's off to all of you guys. Great job! God bless you all. Dennis Message marked as private:   No IP:   66.53.81.218

Name:   Mickey City:   MO Message sent:   Thu 27 Jan 2005 02:55:19 PM CST Message:   any information on 132nd Aviation Assault Support Helicopter Company between 8/13/1968 to 3/14/1970 based out of Chu Lai. Please help Message marked as private:   No IP:   64.82.252.27
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Name:   Tom Mills City:   Santa Maria, CA Message sent:   Thu 27 Jan 2005 12:02:52 PM CST Message:   I served with HHC, 14th Combat Aviation Battalion in Chu Lai from Feb. 1967 to Feb. 1968. LTC "Wild Bill" Ponder [now deceased] was the CO and then LTC Carroll just before I left. I wonder what ever happened to LT Campbell and SP4 Curtis P. B. Pullen. Also Lester Hirst, who accompanied me on my first R&R to Sydney where we met people who are my friends to this day. Message marked as private:   No IP:   205.188.116.135
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Name:   Barry Beldin City:   Indianapolis, IN Message sent:   Mon 27 Dec 2004 03:41:28 PM CST Message:   Guys, our webmaster has now posted the initial information on the 2005 Reunion. The Reunion will be held August 10th through 14th at the Radisson City Centre Hotel, 31 West Ohio Street, Indianapolis, Indiana. Please check out the links on the homepage pop-up for the Reunion. We would love to see you in Indianapolis in August. Lots of attractions near the hotel and within a short drive. Message marked as private:   No IP:   12.110.253.73
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Name:   DAVE ARMSTRONG City:   FORT WAYNE IN Message sent:   Sun 26 Dec 2004 04:38:15 PM CST Message:   I LOVED THE BOXCARS, 1966/1967 FIRST CAV.DIV.228 TH,AIRMOBILE ASSULT, GUNS A GO GO,REPUBLIC OF VIETNAM. THATS WHAT IM TALKEN BOUT! Message marked as private:   No IP:   68.54.19.118
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Name:   ED DAILEY Message sent:   Thu 04 Nov 2004 11:11:20 PM CST Message:   Was with A batry.2nd BN. 9th arty. 25th inf. div. in Quang Ngai and pleiku. Was there when Robert Murphy was K.I.A. in Quang Ngai.Would like to hear from someone that was there.Please contact me at my friends e-mail at hdg1947@yahoo.com Message marked as private:   No IP:   64.12.116.130
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Name:   Stephen (Steve) R. Dumey City:   Lakeland, TN. 38002 Message sent:   Mon 18 Oct 2004 04:50:38 PM CDT Message:   Hi, I am Steve Dumey, you will see me in some of the pictures on this Website, my daughter found this for me, I used to get mail from some of the guys but we changed our email from Fivewould@msn.com to dumeys@bellsouth.net Message marked as private:   No IP:   208.63.190.52
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Name:   Steve Strickland City:   Vicksburg, Mississippi Message sent:   Fri 15 Oct 2004 07:12:35 PM CDT Message:   Hello all vets. I served 69-70 with Big Windy 180th at Phu Hiep, Vietnam. Looking for anyone especially vets I served with. Joe Robinson, Willie Sutton, and John Chapman are just a few great guys I served with. Message marked as private:   No IP:   68.19.163.105
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Name:   Larry Davenport City:   San Diego,CA Message sent:   Mon 04 Oct 2004 07:00:45 PM CDT Message:   Lazyboy,Lazyboy, this is Boxcar triple niner.I served with the 178th from 4/66 to 4/67 as a Gunner,later as a pathfinder.I'm trying to locate SP4 Robert P. Coughlin Jr. Message marked as private:   No IP:   152.163.100.135
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Name:   Karen Hickman City:   Loogootee, In. Message sent:   Sat 28 Aug 2004 11:17:24 AM CDT Message:   Hello: I am searching for Capt. Eric(Ric)Reid. It is very important that I get in touch with him. My brother CPL. Thomas Steven Hickman was on the Helicopter that got hit by enemy fire on Aug 26, 1970.Tail # 67-18445 Ch-47B Eric, Please email me , it is very important that I get in touch with you. If anyone can help me find Eric Reid, please email me. Thank You and God Bless Karen Hickman (Sister) Message marked as private:   No IP:   65.234.41.123
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Name:   Richard Tweed City:   Ware Shoals Message sent:   Tue 24 Aug 2004 01:59:08 PM CDT Message:   Would like to hear from any Marines 1st Div/9th Eng who were in Chu lia in 1968. Need help with VA. Have Ptsd. My friend was Rodg. We were called the Bobzey Twins. Thanks Message marked as private:   No IP:   66.156.179.41
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Name:   Raymond Palmer City:   darien ga 31305 Message sent:   Mon 23 Aug 2004 10:20:13 PM CDT Message:   try to locate someone who remember me i was with the 178th and 62nd in 71@72 i was a matinance clerk working for Capt brown was there when we lost and air craft in may of 72 phone number 912-832-2034 WAS INJURED DURING A MOTOR AND ROCKET ATTACK IN JUNE 1972 Message marked as private:   No IP:   205.188.116.140
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Name:   Jay Bennett City:   Houston Message sent:   Sat 14 Aug 2004 11:23:32 AM CDT Message:   I served for a short time (83-84) with the 178th Aviation Company, 14th Combat Aviation Battalion at Fort Sill, Oklahoma before it was deactivated. This was my first assignment after graduation from the CH-47 transition course. Message marked as private:   No IP:   65.54.98.24
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Name:   Eric Termuhlen City:   Cincinnati,ohio Message sent:   Sun 08 Aug 2004 10:46:14 AM CDT Message:   I was with the 178th from April 1966 to Nov.1967. I need infrom. on the upcoming reunion in Ocean City,Md. in Step.2004. i just found this web site, wow Message marked as private:   No IP:   69.133.13.65
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Name:   ken hobdy City:   peoria arizona Message sent:   Mon 02 Aug 2004 08:25:40 PM CDT Message:   hi i served on the 8 inch howitzer section 4 of 6/14 artillery,Living in peoria arizona now.Would like to hear from any old army buddies. 623 972 4653 Message marked as private:   No IP:   24.56.9.55
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Name:   Deborah McCabe City:   Houston, TX Message sent:   Fri 30 Jul 2004 12:27:46 AM CDT Message:   Would like to post your search for buddies in my newsletter. Just send the information (questionnaire is available if preferred). Posting is free of charge. Deborah McCabe, Editor MILITARY & VETERAN SEARCH 3710 Mesa Ridge Rd. Houston, TX 77043 MAVSnews@aol.com 713/895-0542 Message marked as private:   No IP:   64.12.116.140
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Name:   roger gilman City:   genoa wis.54632 Message sent:   Sun 25 Jul 2004 10:06:19 PM CDT Message:   i'm still looking for any one who served with the 178th 66-67. i am going to the boxcar reuion at ocean city this year. it will be the first for me. hope to hear from some of you. Message marked as private:   No IP:   155.76.241.129
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Name:   Bruce Carbone City:   Saugus,MA Message sent:   Sat 17 Jul 2004 01:39:07 PM CDT Message:   I served w/HHC 520th Trans Bn @ PhuLoi,Nov67-Nov68. I was attached to the Security Platoon. Looking for any one who has pictures of the ville, bunker guard, or the 520th area. Message marked as private:   No IP:   206.148.128.87
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Name:   Rich Rahn City:   evergreen park, il Message sent:   Wed 14 Jul 2004 01:12:03 AM CDT Message:   It is with deep regret that I inform you of the passing of one of your brothers. Darrell Wilson (400th TC - 1967-1968) passed away July 12, after a valiant fight with cancer. May he rest in peace. Message marked as private:   No IP:   24.12.126.112
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Name:   Richard Homepage address:   http://www.debt-negotiation-settlement.com City:   CA Message sent:   Tue 13 Jul 2004 06:15:56 PM CDT Message:   <a href=http://debt-negotiation-settlement.com>Debt Consolidation</a> will eliminate your <a href=http://debt-negotiation-settlement.com/>bad debt</a>. Get <a href=http://debt-negotiation-settlement.com>debt management</a>. Message marked as private:   No IP:   200.75.91.163
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Name:   Bill Junkins Homepage address:   http://pedroairrescuechopper.net City:   Grafton, Wisconsin Message sent:   Thu 01 Jul 2004 02:40:38 AM CDT Message:   Great site. Thanks for the ride. Message marked as private:   No IP:   160.109.96.245
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Name:   Debbie McCabe City:   Houston, TX Message sent:   Tue 08 Jun 2004 08:05:18 PM CDT Message:   Penny Smith, daughter of ARTHUR SMITH who served in the 178th from 1966-68, is helping her dad to get back in touch with buddies. Please email me at the address given and I will forward your message on to her and her dad. THANK YOU! Debbie McCabe MILITARY & VETERAN SEARCH 3710 Mesa Ridge Rd. Houston, TX 77043 MAVSnews@aol.com 713/895-0542 Message marked as private:   No IP:   152.163.253.1
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Name:   Tim Moriarty City:   Falls Church, VA Message sent:   Wed 26 May 2004 03:50:17 PM CDT Message:   Looking for anyone who knows the current location of Henry "Butch" Wilkens who served in the 178th in 1965-66 as a crew chief. I knew Butch in an Army Reserve pathfinder platoon at Fort Meade, MD, from 1978-1980, where he added master jump wings, air assault wings and a pathfinder torch to his aviator wings. Butch worked for the phone company in the DC suburban area of Maryland but I haven't seen in over a decade and I'd like to get in touch with him to let him know that our old pathfinder platoon sergeant, SFC "Iron Mike" Parris, veteran of the 44th Infantry Platoon (Scout Dog), 25th Inf Div in Vietnam and later a special forces NCO, passed away in his sleep last July. Message marked as private:   No IP:   216.194.198.253
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Name:   JF Meyer City:   Fairfax, Virginia Message sent:   Sun 16 May 2004 09:43:20 AM CDT Message:   From June 70 till July 71 I headed a small-6 man-MACV Mobile Advisory Team (MAT-I-58) in the remote former SF camp at Ha Thanh (A-104) in Son Ha District of Quang Ngai province. I well recall the many instances of wandering down to the big grassy area just outside the wire which served as our LZ and having the most welcome Boxcar hooks come in with everything and anything we needed to subsist. I salute those brave skillful crews of the hook birds and offer to buy any and all Boxcar a beer anytime er' anywhere...A little late but heart felt, thank you. JF Meyer LTC/USA (ret.) Message marked as private:   No IP:   129.33.119.12
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Name:   Johnny baker City:   St paul,Minnesota Message sent:   Fri 30 Apr 2004 05:21:37 PM CDT Message:   hello dean Nelson.I AM Johnny Bakerhow are you today fine I hope.I want to thank you for photo. you sent me with the letter from MAJ.Wood I got my ptsd clam approve.I do rember alot of those guys.I hope this make sense to you. thank again if you would let me know if you got this message my Email is DUDE BAKER @arkwest.comm thank maj.WOOD for me ok take care good bless. Message marked as private:   No IP:   67.14.221.232
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Name:   Ned Coata Homepage address:   http://www.casperplatoon.com City:   Downey, CA Message sent:   Tue 27 Apr 2004 07:46:02 PM CDT Message:   I enjoyed looking through your website. Keep up the good work, Ned Ned Costa Casper 721 Casper Aviation Platoon LZ English, 7/68-7/69 Message marked as private:   No IP:   198.81.26.47
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Name:   BILL JECZALIK City:   BOYNTON BEACH,FL. Message sent:   Tue 06 Apr 2004 07:41:42 PM CDT Message:   I HAD THE VHPA WEBMASTER INSERT A NOTICE OF THE UPCOMING REUNION IN THE "UNIT REUNIONS" SECTION OF REUNION INFORMATION,WITH A LINK TO OUR WEBSITE FOR INFO. MAYBE SOMEONE IN THE VIETNAM CREWMEMBER'S SITE MIGHT DO THE SAME? SEE YOUUUU....IN SEPTEMMBBERRR...(OLD SONG) Message marked as private:   No IP:   152.163.252.168
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Name:   roger gilman City:   genoa wis Message sent:   Fri 26 Mar 2004 12:10:22 AM CST Message:   i was with the 178 from 1966 to 1967 at phu loi and chu lai. would like to hear from you guys. i just found boxcars i love it . Message marked as private:   No IP:   155.76.241.129
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Name:   Frd Webb City:   Rescue,Ca. Message sent:   Thu 25 Mar 2004 04:25:52 PM CST Message:   My Bad--- John Farrelly, didn't mean to leave you out pal. Finally lost your field jacket (in a fire) that you gave to me when I went home, along with all my photos. Message marked as private:   No IP:   148.78.243.51
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Name:   Fred Webb City:   Rescue, Ca. Message sent:   Thu 25 Mar 2004 04:00:40 PM CST Message:   I was in the 400th TC in Chu Lai 67-68 Just talked to one of my best buds in the unit after finding this site. Murdy, great to hear your voice. Hello to 1st shirt Austin, My apologies sarge. I'm sure you didn't forget me. Frank Church, Tim Early and the rest of best. Would like to hear from anyone I served with including those who were in my Hook training Bn. at Fort Eustis Message marked as private:   No IP:   148.78.243.51
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Name:   Dick Pederson City:   Ballwin, MO Message sent:   Mon 08 Mar 2004 12:52:21 PM CST Message:   I was a pilot in the 178th in 71-72 time frame. I helped shut the unit down and took chinooks to Cam Rahn bay to take apart and steam clean to pass agriculture inspection. The chinooks were flown back to the states on C5's. After that, a few chinooks were transferred to the 62d CAC to continue flying missions. Message marked as private:   No IP:   209.74.152.6
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Name:   bougie City:   frankford de Message sent:   Fri 05 Mar 2004 12:41:28 PM CST Message:   i stoped by the nassau hotel and my contact janice sayswe will be ocean front, the building is 6 stories , the view willbe nice.we willhave a secure hospitality room for our memourabelia. there is a indoor poolin the building. i went to the vfw meeting at my post home 7234 ocean view de. and proposed we have a chinook nite on fri the 17 or sat the 18th and some folks gave me that NO BEICK GI kind of reaction. afterwards the chaplin came up and said i spent 34yrsin that plant and he offered to get some big posters. out of 1000 folks in the membership about 3 doz retired from THAT PLANT. we will have a great time. peace and love bougie Message marked as private:   No IP:   64.12.116.207
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Name:   bougie City:   frankford de. Message sent:   Mon 23 Feb 2004 07:57:22 PM CST Message:   be advised troops boxcar reunion #14 O.C. Md. last weekend of summer 16 sep to 20 sep 04 we will have bonfires & black label .Ratcliff i will answer all your questions, i remember everything cause i wasnt there. Message marked as private:   No IP:   152.163.252.168
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Name:   johnny baker City:   ola arkanasas Message sent:   Sun 22 Feb 2004 05:05:49 AM CST Message:   i was with 178th ashc.from june 66 to feb 68. i work in the motor pool.i would like to here from someone with me.i was in phu loi and chu lai are any body. your friend for ever Message marked as private:   No IP:   67.14.219.111
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Name:   Antonio Cortez jr City:   San Antonio, Tx Message sent:   Thu 19 Feb 2004 01:02:43 PM CST Message:   I flew Gunner then as SP5 Crew chief on Box159 from Jan-1966 thru Jan-1967. Stationed in Phu loi. I was in Operations Iron Triangle, Juction City, etc.. On one incident we were flying in neutral country which was Cambodia, There they knock us out of the air with quad 50s and we autorotated into some Elephant grass and water. They hit our transmission hydraulic lines and there for a minute I thaught we were going to catch fire, the back ramp looked like a steam room. Well the Vietcon try to zero in us with some motor rounds. We grapped one machine gun and some boxes of amo and a case of C-rations and ran through knee deep water for about 150 yards away from the aircraft because the Vietcon wanted to blow up the Chinnook. Two phanton jet were strafing the area along with 6 huey gun ships. They pick us up in about 30 minutes. Our mission that day was combat assualt, Three Chinnooks from the 178 Assualt company 6 Huey Gun Ships and 2 Phantom jets, we dropped a total of 90 TNT barrels of CS Gas. Our job was to stirred up the Vietcon to see if they were there, sure enough we recieved imediate ground fire. I also have some picture I can share if you can tell me where to send. I like your website how its growing with data and pictures, keep up the good work. Call sign: "This is BOX 159" Message marked as private:   No IP:   130.76.32.144
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Name:   Robert Reiter City:   Orland Park, Il Message sent:   Thu 08 Jan 2004 11:28:31 AM CST Message:   I was with the 178th 70-71, I have some pictures I would like to send for the website. Looking for anyone who was there at that time. I started out in the guard platoon than went to door gunner. Participated in the retaking of Khan Duc in 1970. Have 2 nephews in Irag with the Army and one nephew at Fort Bragg who went to Aphganistan. Glad I found your site! Message marked as private:   No IP:   172.165.37.117
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Name:   Harvey Moore City:   Barstow, CA Message sent:   Mon 15 Dec 2003 08:33:14 PM CST Message:   Was with the 178th from 71-72. I worked night. Mr Reed was out test pilot. I am retired Army 1998. Currently working a as manager for a wine company in Madera, CA. I would like to talk to old friends from the unit. I remember a SP Campbell who got into a fight with a hooch maid. When we moved to Da Nang I had a QC sgt that I roomed with last name started with a G i belive. He lived in Organ. Message marked as private:   No IP:   64.167.44.169
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Name:   Tom Cox----Boxcar 1965-67 City:   Sequim, WA Message sent:   Wed 03 Dec 2003 06:31:16 PM CST Message:   FYI...any takers??? "Blackwater Aviation is looking for helicopter pilots and mechanics to work overseas to continue to support our current MD 530F program and for a new additional aviation package of one MD 530F and two Bell 407s, also flying in support of our Blackwater Security Personnel. The pilots need to have at least 4000 hours flight time, 500 NVG hours and have operated in either a combat or high risk environment. The mechanics need to hold an A&P certificate, with MD 530F or Bell 407 experience and have operated in either a combat or high risk environment. Yes, you will have to be an American, and yes, it does require a background check for a security clearance. During our employees time in country, our pilots are paid $600 a day and mechanics are paid $450 a day. They all do a rotation of 60 days in and 30 days out with a round trip ticket to their home of record. If you can't handle things that go boom or bang in the middle of the night, do not waste your or our time responding. Sent resume to RichardP@BlackwaterAviation.com or fax to (321) 253-8814. Message marked as private:   No IP:   64.12.96.135
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Name:   Sam Kerro City:   Westfield,Indiana Message sent:   Thu 20 Nov 2003 01:35:01 PM CST Message:   I was on the crew of the second C-130 (Spare 807) that went into Kham Duc on May 12,1968 to evacuate the air base. I can to this day recall so vividly most of what happened that day, and so glad I'm alive to do so. Everyone that made it out that day I am sure is very thankful to all that helped make it possible. As a crew member involved in the evacuation looking back I find it amazing that any of us actually made it with the number of NVA that had surrounded the base that day. With out the fighter support and ground support that there was we may not have made it either. I want to thank all who helped make it possible for me to write this today, 35 years later. Message marked as private:   No IP:   64.113.140.157
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Name:   BYRD WILLIAMS City:   ORANGE,TEXAS Message sent:   Tue 04 Nov 2003 08:49:28 AM CST Message:   JUST TRYING TO LOCATE ANYBODY THAT WAS IN THE 180 TH ASLT HELICOPTER CO. 1969, I WAS ELECTRICAN FOR THE CH-47 WE HAD ABOUT 20 CHOPPERS,DON'T REMEMBER ANYBODY,EXCEPT RAY SAIN FROM DALLAS,TEXAS,WOULD LIKE TO HEAR FROM ANY THE GUY THAT IS STILL AROUND,GOD BLESS ALL THAT SERVED. Message marked as private:   No IP:   152.119.131.115
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Name:   BILL JECZALIK City:   BOYNTON BEACH,FL Message sent:   Sun 28 Sep 2003 06:21:00 PM CDT Message:   HAD A REALLY GOOD TIME @ PENSACOLA (THANKS, LARRY)IF SOMEONE ACCEDENTLY PICKED UP MY HISTORY CHANNEL TAPE "PERSONAL EXPERIENCE; HELICOPTER PILOTS IN VIETNAM", E-MAIL ME SO I CAN MAKE ARRAINGEMENTS TO RECOVER IT.ALSO, IF YOU CAN'T FIND ANY CHINOOK MODELS AT WAL-MART (TOY DEPT./KID CONNECTION,AIRCRAFT) I HAVE SOME LEFT ALONG WITH CHINOOK MAILBOX PLANS.TRY TO SEE YOU ALL NEXT YEAR IN OCEAN CITY. BILL JECZALIK,BOXCAR47,'67-'68 Message marked as private:   No IP:   152.163.252.168
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Name:   Richard Ezell City:   Pensacola, FL Message sent:   Mon 15 Sep 2003 01:11:04 PM CDT Message:   I flew with the 9th Avn Bn 9th Inf Div as a Warrant Officer in Bearcat, then Dong Tam. I've always had alot of respect for the boxcars. Message marked as private:   No IP:   12.218.86.21
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Name:   Bill Crane City:   Rock Hill, SC Message sent:   Sat 13 Sep 2003 08:50:38 AM CDT Message:   Was with the 178th during June 1966 through Jan 1968. Phu Loi first then on to Chu Lai with the Boxcars. I Have been able to catch up with a few guys I was with. I met with Gilmore and had lunch in Columbia. Got an email from Bob Blum and spoke with Louis Schmid in New York last month. Wanted to attend the reunion this year but will not be able to. I'm involved in two businesses and lost a partner last month due to illness. I spoke with Danny Shoffner's wife a couple months back, for you who remember Danny, he passed away a couple years ago. Danny was a very successful business man. He and I were from NC and use to go to the drag races at the same time. I retireed from the Army in 1985 as CW2. I look over the web site alot, but have not uses the guest book until now. I have some very fond and sad memories of my tour with the Boxcars. I spent another tour in Nam with MACV as an advisor to the Chinese Nungs in Pleiku and the Delta with the ARVNs. Well if any of you remember me and want to email please to do so and I'll try to contribute as well. May all of you experience success and happiness, because you and I, have helped make this country the best place in the world--even with our problems. Later, Crane Message marked as private:   No IP:   199.222.160.174
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Name:   Noe Boilard Jr City:   Schenectady NY Message sent:   Thu 11 Sep 2003 06:59:03 PM CDT Message:   I was there with a guy called Wolrgang. we were with Co A 23d S&T Bn. we refueld Choppers At end of run way. We seen the Chopper crash landed. cut in half. A VET. 4/68 4/69 thank god for those piolts. Message marked as private:   No IP:   24.194.164.173
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Name:   selwyn toppin City:   weeki wachee flathanks for Message sent:   Mon 18 Aug 2003 09:41:50 AM CDT Message:   thanks for not forgetting us. 132 ashc chu lai apr 68 thru apr 69. Message marked as private:   No IP:   172.149.120.110
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Name:   Bill Schneider Homepage address:   http://geocities.com/m16infantry City:   Antonia, Missouri. Message sent:   Tue 29 Jul 2003 12:26:15 PM CDT Message:   Just another Thanks from us Grunts, to all the "Boxcar" Crewmen ,esp those who flew in and out of Kham Duc 10-12 May 1968. Our eternal Thanks and Respect. Message marked as private:   No IP:   205.188.208.9
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Name:   Roy Ratcliff City:   Bad Axe, Michigan, 48413 Message sent:   Thu 29 May 2003 10:56:42 AM CDT Message:   I am processing a PTSD claim and I am looking for more information. I was in Vietman Oct 68 to Oct 68. As far as I can remember I was in the 178th ASHC CH47 boxcars # 458 when it was shot down. Any one that can recall the event please e-mail me. Message marked as private:   No IP:   67.36.3.222
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Name:   Barry Beldin City:   Indianapolis, IN Message sent:   Mon 26 May 2003 11:25:15 AM CDT Message:   Well, another Memorial Day has rolled around. It's been a long time since '68 and a place called Chu Lai. Time to remember (like we could ever forget) those who did not make it back or have left us since coming back. This year we have troops who have died in Iraq and Afghanistan and en route to both. I have a son at Mosul, Iraq, and pray for his safe return. This site is special place for me. Thanks for letting me visit. Message marked as private:   No IP:   65.29.78.52
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Name:   Larry Cox Homepage address:   http://www.1stavn.com Message sent:   Thu 15 May 2003 07:29:06 PM CDT Message marked as private:   No IP:   172.156.51.134
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Name:   Charles Lovett City:   Miamisburg Ohio Message sent:   Tue 29 Apr 2003 03:31:22 PM CDT Message:   Pathfinder 65&66 Message marked as private:   No IP:   198.97.67.57
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Name:   William Swanson City:   Fayetteville Ga. Message sent:   Wed 23 Apr 2003 07:24:06 AM CDT Message:   Just stumbled onto this site ---I was with the 132ashc in chu lai 70-71 . great site brings back alot of memories---remember the boxcars well ---would like to hear from other 132ashc vets Message marked as private:   No IP:   64.12.96.135
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Name:   Danny Armour City:   cloverdale ind 46120 Message sent:   Sat 19 Apr 2003 06:41:57 PM CDT Message:   I was in chu lai and danang in the 178th from 2/71 to 2/72 if anybody remebers me please call me at 1 765 795-3329 it would be great to here from my old friends Message marked as private:   No IP:   209.132.164.65
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Name:   Lenny Hagenhoff City:   Springfield, Mo Message sent:   Sat 29 Mar 2003 09:42:52 AM CST Message:   Great site, I spent most of my time in country around Tien Phouc, Professional, Hau Duc,& LZ Boxer, I just wanted to drop a line and say "Thank You" to all the Boxcar crews that hauled for us from 2/69 to 2/70 , did some hookouts, learned real fast not to grab the cargo hook , have a safe one, and again, Thank you!! Message marked as private:   No IP:   12.218.134.224
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Name:   Sadao Hilario "Sam" City:   Tacoma, WA. Message sent:   Thu 27 Feb 2003 04:18:56 PM CST Message:   I was a 67U20, Flight Engineer with 132nd ASHC, Hercules – 68/69. Reviewing all the photos, takes me back . . . thanks for the memories. Message marked as private:   No IP:   198.26.126.12
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Name:   fred schirmer City:   hibbing mn Message sent:   Tue 25 Feb 2003 09:49:07 PM CST Message:   nice to stumble onto this site. for some reason did a search for old unit while looking for something else. was in 178th as a 67U20 in chu lai and da nang, although my memory seems to be telling me i went with different ch-47 unit when things moved to da nang after closing up in chu lai. Message marked as private:   No IP:   134.84.254.25
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Name:   J.T. Johnson City:   Yorkville, IL Message sent:   Sat 22 Feb 2003 01:41:48 PM CST Message:   I was an EM with 71st AHC from 1968 to 1969. I remember the cs grenades that I assumed someone from boxcars (your side of our hanger) would set off behind the Rattler / Firebird maintenance hanger from time to time. Always when the wind was blowing towards our hanger. The first time I ran around like most everyone else. By the third time I knew enough to just head upwind. It made my day when I saw our Officers "stamping" on the grenade with tears in their eyes. Thanks for the memories!!! Message marked as private:   No IP:   12.242.199.8
	"2081651"

Name:   David Rube City:   Storm Lake Iowa Message sent:   Sat 15 Feb 2003 10:51:28 PM CST Message:   I have been a resident of Texas for the 30 yrs. I have a house on Lake Travis in Austin,Tx. I am currently on contract in Harlingen,Tx at Valley Baptist Hospital. I have been a nurse for the last 28 yrs. Still think chinooks are the best chopper. they take a licking and keep on ticking. I remember helping to desing and paint our insignia that was out front of the operations shack (i think). I certainly remember tet of 68 also. If anyone remembers me please write or call 956-534-8642 or 956-428-6997 or 832-457-7283. Message marked as private:   No IP:   64.12.103.38
	"2075931"

Name:   David Rube City:   StormLake,Iowa Message sent:   Sat 15 Feb 2003 10:43:08 PM CST Message:   I served with the 178th from oct 66 to may 68. i was with the unit in Phu Loi and Chu Lai. I can only remember two people by name. A Capt Wreck or Reck and Wayne E. Baker. I also remember when our postal clerk got shot in the face by a marine check point guard. Message marked as private:   No IP:   64.12.103.38
	"2075930"

Name:   Dean C. Nelson Homepage address:   http://theboxcar.org City:   St. Paul, Minnesota Message sent:   Tue 11 Feb 2003 03:19:21 PM CST Message:   The Boxcar Secretary / Newsletter Editor is finally on line at home. E-mail me at boxcar088_67@msn.com Message marked as private:   No IP:   204.31.45.244
	"2072449"

Name:   Dean C. Nelson Homepage address:   http://theboxcar.org City:   St. Paul, Minnesota Message sent:   Tue 11 Feb 2003 03:19:00 PM CST Message:   The Boxcar Secretary / Newsletter Editor is finally on line at home. E-mail me at boxcar088_67@msn.com Message marked as private:   No IP:   204.31.45.244
	"2072448"

Name:   Dean C. Nelson Homepage address:   http://theboxcar.org City:   St. Paul, Minnesota Message sent:   Tue 11 Feb 2003 03:18:52 PM CST Message:   The Boxcar Secretary / Newsletter Editor is finally on line at home. E-mail me at boxcar088_67@msn.com Message marked as private:   No IP:   204.31.45.244
	"2072447"

Name:   Noe Boilard City:   Schenectady New York Message sent:   Wed 22 Jan 2003 06:37:51 PM CST Message:   I was a member A Co 23rd S&T Bn Amercial refueling chopers with Ricter Wolfgang. Like say thanks to the second c 130 that got us out with the engneers outfet. Had some pic of your box car that got shot down. an crashed on run way. thanks to everyone who came an got all of us out. Message marked as private:   No IP:   24.29.49.230
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Name:   WILLIE W. MAHAN City:   De Soto,Texas Message sent:   Sat 18 Jan 2003 10:04:54 PM CST Message:   My little bro. was in that unit (178th avn ) about 70-71 . his name is WINDEL C. MAHAN (BUSTER). IF ANTONE REMEMBERS HIM GIVE WE E-MAIL AND I WILL SEE THAT HE GETS IT. WILLIE W. MAHAN (119th AHC 66-67) Message marked as private:   No IP:   67.29.232.201
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Name:   WILLIE W. MAHAN City:   De Soto,Texas Message sent:   Sat 18 Jan 2003 10:04:52 PM CST Message:   My little bro. was in that unit (178th avn ) about 70-71 . his name is WINDEL C. MAHAN (BUSTER). IF ANTONE REMEMBERS HIM GIVE WE E-MAIL AND I WILL SEE THAT HE GETS IT. WILLIE W. MAHAN (119th AHC 66-67) Message marked as private:   No IP:   67.29.232.201
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Name:   WILLIE W. MAHAN City:   De Soto,Texas Message sent:   Sat 18 Jan 2003 10:04:30 PM CST Message:   My little bro. was in that unit (178th avn ) about 70-71 . his name is WINDEL C. MAHAN (BUSTER). IF ANTONE REMEMBERS HIM GIVE WE E-MAIL AND I WILL SEE THAT HE GETS IT. WILLIE W. MAHAN (119th AHC 66-67) Message marked as private:   No IP:   67.29.232.201
	"2052117"

Name:   WILLIE W. MAHAN City:   De Soto,Texas Message sent:   Sat 18 Jan 2003 10:04:22 PM CST Message:   My little bro. was in that unit (178th avn ) about 70-71 . his name is WINDEL C. MAHAN (BUSTER). IF ANTONE REMEMBERS HIM GIVE WE E-MAIL AND I WILL SEE THAT HE GETS IT. WILLIE W. MAHAN (119th AHC 66-67) Message marked as private:   No IP:   67.29.232.201
	"2052116"

Name:   JOSEPH M SENIUK City:   FT PIERCE FL Message sent:   Fri 08 Nov 2002 03:15:58 PM CST Message:   MY MEMORY IS AS CLEAR TODAY AS IT WAS IN MAY OF 1968 WHEN THAT BIG BEAUTIFUL BOXCAR CAME IN TO TAKE US OUT OF KHAM DUC. IT WAS THE LAST HOOK OUT AND WE WERE SURE THE NVA WOULD SHOOT US DOWN. I REMEMBER CLOSING MY EYES AS WE PULLED PITCH STRAIGHT UP AND THEN OVER THE MOUNTAINS. NEVER HAD A CHANCE TO SAY THANKS, THANKS BOXCARS......J.M.SENIUK USA RET ISG Message marked as private:   No IP:   199.201.190.5
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Name:   AL TYRE City:   Ozark, Al Message sent:   Thu 26 Sep 2002 06:48:42 PM CDT Message:   Hello to all the guys that served with the Boxcars. I proudly served with the Boxcars from Feb 71 to Feb 72. Good luck to all, and we did a great job over there. Message marked as private:   No IP:   216.47.195.31
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Name:   al sever City:   Wmpt pA Message sent:   Thu 19 Sep 2002 10:26:04 PM CDT Message:   Was your neighbor at Marble Mountain. Check out my book, XIN LOI on B&N or Amazon site. crew chief 68-72; slicks & guns; delta to Dmz; rvn, cambodia, laos Message marked as private:   No IP:   65.119.122.125
	"1781474"

Name:   Larry Osborne City:   Clinton, TN Message sent:   Sun 15 Sep 2002 07:36:56 AM CDT Message:   Welcome Home. Thanks to the Boxcars for giving me a few rides. I was a grunt with Co. B 3/21, 196th LIB from Jan 70 to Dec 70, mostly out of LZ Center. Rode into and out of Kam Duck with the Boxcars and to Hawk Hill and Chu Lai and all points in between. Thanks. Message marked as private:   No IP:   64.12.96.135
	"1777388"

Name:   Chuck Lovett City:   Miamisburg, Ohio 45342 Message sent:   Wed 11 Sep 2002 06:07:26 AM CDT Message:   I was aPathfinder at PhuLoi 1965&1966 11th AVA. I hooked up many sling loads under your aircraft. Great to know ther is some one keeping tab on all of us. Message marked as private:   No IP:   198.97.67.58
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Name:   C. Lee Dorsey City:   Bel Air, Maryland Message sent:   Sat 07 Sep 2002 04:16:15 AM CDT Message:   Having Served three tours in Nam, 2 with the "CAV" and one with the Boxcars(68/69). I can't let go of the memories and I can't look back. Enjoy life now, we maded it over a hump that few will ever know. Message marked as private:   No IP:   68.33.20.48
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Name:   Gerold Keller City:   Crooked River Ranch, OR Message sent:   Sun 04 Aug 2002 11:15:16 PM CDT Message:   I was a member of the unit 66-67. My CO was Maj. Shield, and I was a CH47 pilot. Message marked as private:   No IP:   205.188.209.40
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Name:   Arthur John Ulm III City:   Gainesville FL Message sent:   Fri 12 Jul 2002 09:21:47 AM CDT Message:   I posted a message earlier regarding information about my father Arthur J. Ulm Jr. He served two tours of duty with 178th in 1967-68 and 1969-70. Any information would be appreciated. If you have problems with the email address please write: A.J. Ulm 3817 sw 2nd avenue gainesville FL 32607 Message marked as private:   No IP:   159.178.50.26
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Name:   Arthur John Ulm III City:   Gainesvillel FL Message sent:   Fri 12 Jul 2002 09:04:53 AM CDT Message:   My father, Arthur John Ulm Jr., served with the 178th during the years 1969 and (I believe) 1971. He passed away in 1995. I would like to hear from someone who served with him. I have an infant son and would like him to learn as much as possible about his grandfather. Message marked as private:   No IP:   159.178.50.26
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Name:   Charlie Taliaferro Homepage address:   http://www.kitchentablegang.org City:   NAS Lemoore (CA) Message sent:   Wed 19 Jun 2002 09:49:51 AM CDT Message:   Great website! Message marked as private:   No IP:   64.166.60.237
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Name:   Ken Purks, Col (Ret) City:   Warrenton, Virginia Message sent:   Tue 04 Jun 2002 01:44:44 PM CDT Message:   Hello to the members of the Boxcar (178th) company. I served as Musket 6, fire team leader, (176th ASH) in 67-68 and had the pleasure of escourting a number of your flights into and out off hot LZs. I was also on station the day that we had the mid-air between the Boxcar and the Musket. That was a very sad experience. Be proud gentlemen, we did a good job in VN, and I am very proud to have served with you. Ken Purks Message marked as private:   No IP:   64.12.105.33
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Message sent:   Tue 04 Jun 2002 01:38:13 PM CDT Message marked as private:   No IP:   64.12.105.33
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Name:   Jerry Johnson Message sent:   Tue 04 Jun 2002 08:29:08 AM CDT Message:   Served with 178th at Marble Mountain for a couple of months before the stand down. God Bless. Welcome Back. Message marked as private:   No IP:   66.81.161.193
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Name:   Richard Hornstein City:   Mill Valley, CA Message sent:   Mon 20 May 2002 05:11:15 PM CDT Message:   I was in the Marines at Chu Lai and would hitchhike down to the 178th and sit by the door gun. Nobody seemed to know i wasa Marine and i flew with the unit for two months. Message marked as private:   No IP:   208.147.67.129
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Name:   Charles Moy City:   Pennsauken,NJ Message sent:   Fri 10 May 2002 07:54:48 PM CDT Message:   Former: Sgt,E5, Squad Leader 106MM,R.R. Served: 1961-1964,Ft. Riley, Kansas Units: Co.A, 2 Bg. 12Th. Inf. Reg. 1961-1963 Co.E, 1St Bn. 16Th. Inf. Reg. 1963-1964 Both these Units were part of the 1St. Infantry Division"THE BIG RED ONE". During this...Cold War Era..period. Would greatly appreciate any information about, or responses from former members of either of these units. The 2/12Th. was disbanded at Ft. Riley, shortly after I left. The 1/16Th. went to Vietnam after I was discharged in 1964. Fellow members of that outfit would have been there 1965,66, possibly 1967. Just found out today that after I left the 2nd. Bg. 12Th. Inf. they were re-designated the 2nd. Bn. 18Th.Inf. and after arriving in Nam the 1st Bn. 16th. Inf. became the 5th Bn. 60th. Inf.. .........................ALSO.......................................... The message board for the Society of the First Infantry Division is now up and running. moy3rd@hotmail.com Message marked as private:   No IP:   65.176.10.46
	"197029"

Name:   Rudy Preus Homepage address:   http://members.shaw.ca/stellarimages City:   Comox, BC, Canada Message sent:   Wed 24 Apr 2002 10:38:22 PM CDT Message:   I am a retired Canadian Air Force pilot. My hobby is Stained Glass and my Three Dimensional Stained Glass Aircraft may be of interest to your guests. If anyone wishes to view my work, please visit me at http://members.shaw.ca/stellarimages Message marked as private:   No IP:   24.64.223.205
	"197028"

Name:   Shawn Carmody Homepage address:   http://communities.msn.com/BIGWINDYCLUB City:   Hancock, New York Message sent:   Tue 23 Apr 2002 08:08:50 PM CDT Message:   I'm passing a message to everyone on all of these GREAT Hooker websites! I wish to invite all those who have not been to the Big Windy site to do so at their convienience. We are seeking to get a general Chinook users reunion going for sometime next year. We wish to hold the reunion in Philidelphia so that we can tour the Chinook factory and see the latest updates on the helicopter we all love! If interested in learning more, please visit our site and join the Newsletter on the homepage. Also, for those interested in chatting, we have a weekly scheduled chat on Sundays at 8PM eastern time. Feel free to join us!! Message marked as private:   No IP:   63.156.69.149
	"197027"

Name:   David Aronson Homepage address:   http://www//solanopilots.com Message sent:   Mon 22 Apr 2002 12:19:54 AM CDT Message:   Just got back from Vietnam. Hanoi, Danang, Hue, Marble Mountain, trip to Hoi On, Hiep Duc, and a nice trip down highway one trough Tam Ky and to Chu Lai. Had a nice visit on the beach, sat and enjoyed an orange Fanta with some questionable ice. The Americal compound is locked up and the airbase at Chu Lai is in great shape but not used. I read that there are plans to restore it for civil use to bring business and economic growth to the area. The vil is as it was with a larger population. Much fishing. Traveled to Saigon and had a nice visit there for a few days. I was very impressed with the electrical service to all area visited. Sewer is going in along the road throughout Vietnam. People are happy and geting along great. Super friendly and quite eager to work and start businesses. Visited a few schools that Rotary Int. is supporting through East Meets West, Vietnam Children's Fund, Dove Foundation. Met with Terry Anderson in Hanoi to discus possible projects to help kids. Pictures will be published soon... Dave Aronson Message marked as private:   No IP:   63.202.177.78
	"197026"

Name:   Bill McRae City:   Marietta, GA Message sent:   Sun 21 Apr 2002 03:49:14 PM CDT Message:   Great site. Really brings back a lot of memories. I'm not a Boxcar, just a friendly neighbor. I was a Hook Driver for the 132nd ASHC in Chu Lai (Oct70-Oct71). I was Hercules 16 and later changed to Herc 18. Always thought a lot of the Boxcars and really am impressed with your website. Just wish I had found it sooner. I would have made the reunion in Savannah. I think some of the 132nd personnel joined the 178th after we stood down. Good luck and best wishes to everyone. Message marked as private:   No IP:   207.69.7.106
	"197025"

Name:   CPT William L. Markham City:   St. Augustine, FL Message sent:   Sat 06 Apr 2002 06:28:50 PM CST Message:   Currently stationed in Bagram, Afghanistan. Really enjoyed your website. I must say the most enjoyable jumps I've had were from the Chinooks. Keep those blade turnin for our boys...The sound of freedom...And thanks for your service to our Nation! CPT W.L. Markham Unit: 3-H APO, AE 09354 Message marked as private:   No IP:   144.106.72.34
	"197024"

Name:   LTC Carle E. Dunn, USA-Ret. Homepage address:   http://www.362avnco.com/index.html City:   Spartanburg, SC Message sent:   Sat 30 Mar 2002 01:21:47 PM CST Message:   This is a creative and excellent site honoring the finest Army Aviators to ever grace this planet's skies. Thank you for an excellent job. Message marked as private:   No IP:   66.169.36.111
	"197023"

Name:   D.W.Baker City:   Long Beach, CA. Message sent:   Mon 11 Mar 2002 01:36:21 PM CST Message:   Was stationed at Ft. Sill in 1983 with the 14th AVN. Bn., 178th ASHC "Boxcars". There were 10 CH-47Bs and 8 CH-47Cs and 2 UH-1H (Hueys). Now to my question. Our Unit Crest in the 178th was a burst of 3 lightning-bolts with the word "VERSATILITY" above it. Ive lost my pair over the years and would like to have one again. Does anyone know where I can get one??? The unit at Ft. Sill is long gone and the present Commander of the 3rd Artillery Division has never heard of it. Any help is great help! Thanks guys! yours truly, D.W.Baker -ANYTIME, ANYWHERE, BOXCARS!- Message marked as private:   No IP:   212.114.188.246
	"197022"

Name:   Lloyd Martin City:   Austin, TX Message sent:   Thu 07 Mar 2002 08:22:33 PM CST Message:   Just would like to give an over due thanks of for all the supplies brought in for C 3/82 artillery and the many moves. Especially for Nov of 68 on LZ Karen when we needed 105 ammo so bad in support of 4/31 in the battle of Nui Chom. I was just about out and boxcar coming in with a sortie. He asked for cease fire and I said hell no. Come in from the rear and drop it in the middle of my three 105's and back out if you don't want to get shot out of the air. And he did exactly. You will never know how much it was appeciated. Thanks ever so much and God Bless. Lloyd Martin XO C/82 Message marked as private:   No IP:   205.188.195.148
	"197021"

Name:   Robert L. Brown Sr., (Ret.) City:   Lake City, Florida Message sent:   Thu 07 Mar 2002 05:07:31 PM CST Message:   Spent two (2) tours in Nam. My first tour was with the 178th in Chu Lai. Lots of memories...mostly good. I remember Mr.Conners, Doug Stewart, Richard Berham(killed in crash), 1Lt. Ely and Maj. Woods. Message marked as private:   No IP:   216.78.94.176
	"197020"

Name:   Art Alvarado City:   Victoria,Tx Message sent:   Mon 04 Mar 2002 10:50:48 AM CST Message:   Thanks for the memories...Art Alvarado...Victoria Vietnam Veterans...Victoria,Tx Message marked as private:   No IP:   208.193.14.140
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Name:   Ron Strickland City:   Pasadena, TX Message sent:   Sat 02 Mar 2002 08:25:32 PM CST Message:   I was with the 400th 67-68 in the eng. shop. Message marked as private:   No IP:   64.194.87.101
	"197018"

Name:   David Aronson City:   Vacaville CA Message sent:   Wed 27 Feb 2002 12:45:12 AM CST Message:   Spent year in Chu Lai with 178th ASHC. 1968-1969.Spent a few weeks burning you know what and then, after a day at Capt John Baroveto Range qualifying the m-16, I got to go off company area to flight line. Worked for CWO Sullivan at Operations. Was the guy that traded a refrigerator to C-Bees for plywood and built in desks and bed in Houch area. Got into alot of trouble for that. Ended up crewing and filling in a DG. Remember all you guys but few names at this point. I have some pictures and good memories of some great times. Going back to Vietnam in April. Will go out to Chu Lai and see what there is. I'll post photos when I return. Remember Tom Verkozen who worked in C.O. Office. Met up with him and his wife a couple of years after getting home. Have lost complete contact. Message marked as private:   No IP:   63.206.88.136
	"197017"

Name:   Michael McCormick Homepage address:   http://www.dconsultants.com City:   West Bend, Wisconsin Message sent:   Sun 24 Feb 2002 12:29:20 PM CST Message:   From Clarence Marrs to Mike McCormick this AM. RE: Boxcar 459 See pictures --> http://bgmarrs2.tripod.com/cbtry1-14arty/index.html It is funny how something's will stay forever in your mind and some of your friends you can't remember their names. Yes I was there when the chinook got shot down. My gun pit was gun one and it was on the very end of Professional. The lower chopper pad was just down from us. There were two chinooks that came in that morning. We were low on supplies, one had ammo and the other had a water trailer. The one with the ammo had to go to the lower pad. It was common at this time on Professional that when anything flew in things were going to happen. The NVA would drop mortars, 51 cal machine gun fire and AK 47 fire. The chinook with the water trailer started taking on fire and had to drop the water trailer that was full of water. If he hadn't done this he would have gone down as well. On my web site I have two pictures of what is left of the chinook on the lower chopper pad. As far as what you heard through the grapevine about the artillery men saving the day I have never heard or read anything to that effect. I will and can say this, Every man on that hill was trying to do his part that morning to fight back at the NVA and protect the two birds. I remember the crew getting out of the chinook and making it to a bunker that morning. The only thing left when it was over was the blades and two engines and the ash. If I am not mistaken we didn't have anymore birds try to come in that day. The crew got out the next day. I hope that I have answered some of your questions. I try to say it like it was and not put anything in it that isn't true. I have read some stuff that I know is pure bull and I won't go there. The most scared that I have been in my life was on that LZ, I can only imagine what it was like for you and the other crews that had to fly into a HOT LZ. I take my hat off to you guys!!! Clarence L. Marrs Charlie Battery 1-14th Arty. 68 - 69 Message marked as private:   No IP:   169.207.134.123
	"197016"

Name:   David Falloway City:   Owensboro Ky Message sent:   Sun 24 Feb 2002 11:16:41 AM CST Message:   was in 178th from Apr 68 to July 70 worked in mess hall then door grunner befor i came home i was FE on 445. Love to here from any1 that was there then. Message marked as private:   No IP:   152.163.205.46
	"197015"

Name:   DAN HODGE City:   GLENROCK,WY Message sent:   Fri 25 Jan 2002 03:25:48 PM CST Message:   just visited your site. was present when CH47 was shot down on 08/26/70. i remember looking up and seeing the pilot trying to set the chopper down in a saddle. another 47 had just unloaded a platoon and there was no where to land. was not aware that the pilot had survived. Message marked as private:   No IP:   64.12.103.49
	"197014"

Name:   Arthur A. Smith City:   Florence, Arizona Message sent:   Sat 19 Jan 2002 01:51:59 PM CST Message:   For anyone that was in Vietman during 1967 - 1968 with 178th ASHC in Chulai. I was a grunt and then extended to be a door gunner. I was with Sp4 David Hieght.I can't remember anyone else.Please e-mail me and just talk, I am very proud to have served with all of the people that had an impact in my years in Vietnam.Thank you for helping me make it back to the real world. Message marked as private:   No IP:   64.12.106.36
	"197013"

Name:   SFC (Ret) Rodge D. Fetters City:   McAllen Texas (Now) I was from Nebraska Message sent:   Tue 08 Jan 2002 09:50:34 PM CST Message:   I was with the 179th ASH in 67-68 I was a technical Inspector at that time. We traded some of our high time hooks for some with less hours in the 178th. I was the guy that instigated drilling 3/4" dia holes in the bottom of our aircraft. Whew, did that make the guys in the sheet metal shop down at the 178th mad when they had to plug them back up. I was service platoon sergeant / maintenance chief / flight platoon sergeant in the 213th Avn at Phu Loi 69-71 so got to spend three years in Vietnam with the Hooks. Strange for a 67Z/67W to spend that much time on one type aircraft. I retired in 1974. Nice to see that the boxcars have a web site. 52d CAB has a reunion but the 179th does not. The 213th does but I have never attended. Best of luck to all the old hook people. I will answer any email that comes my way. Rodger Message marked as private:   No IP:   172.169.46.237
	"197012"

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Name:   Bob Thompson City:   Lake Worth Fl Message sent:   Sat 22 Dec 2001 06:33:11 PM CST Message:   I joined the boxcars out of the 132nd when we arrived in country. I was an assistant plt. leader and roomed with Maj. Bobby Briggs who was the exo.If memory serves. I wrote the eulogy for lt.Eoff,also IDed sp/6 Phillips at the morgue. Of the many memories of that time,my favorite is picking up a sling load for the engineers and while in route to the dropoff site the loadmaster told us that we had 14000lbs of dymamite hanging down there.My copilot and I just looked at each other,each of us thinking,whats wrong with this picture.I moved on to become the Airfield commander at Quang Ngai for the rest of my tour.My best to all of the Boxcars. Message marked as private:   No IP:   152.163.207.191
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Name:   Steve Niedbala City:   Savannah GA Message sent:   Fri 07 Dec 2001 08:35:55 PM CST Message:   We had a great reunion in Savannah this year. The guy that owns the restraunt we had our reunion banquet at is still talkinh about it. Glad everyone who came enjoyed it. Those of you who missed it, try to make next year's at Las Vegas. I know Al Stratton will show us a great time! Happy Holidays to all of the Boxcar veterans and Vietnam Veterans everywhere. Happy Holidays to all of the Boxcar veterans and Vietnam veterans everywhere. Message marked as private:   No IP:   65.91.132.158
	"197010"

Name:   Steve Niedbala City:   Savannah GA Message sent:   Fri 07 Dec 2001 08:34:50 PM CST Message:   We had a great reunion in Savannah this year. The guy that owns the restraunt we had our reunion banquet at is still talkinh about it. Glad everyone who came enjoyed it. Those of you who missed it, try to make next year's at Las Vegas. I know Al Stratton will show us a great time! Happy Holidays to all of the Boxcar veterans and Vietnam veterans everywhere. Message marked as private:   No IP:   65.91.132.158
	"197009"

Name:   John Chancellor City:   Seattle Message sent:   Thu 22 Nov 2001 10:59:21 PM CST Message:   Would like to hear from any of the members of the 132nd ASHC / Chi Lai / 1970 era. My call sign was Hercules 18 Message marked as private:   No IP:   198.81.17.51
	"197008"

Name:   John Chancellor City:   Seattle Message sent:   Thu 22 Nov 2001 10:56:39 PM CST Message:   Would like to hear from any of the members of the 132nd ASHC / Chi Lai / 1970 era Message marked as private:   No IP:   198.81.17.51
	"197007"

Name:   joe nawrozki City:   baltimore, md. Message sent:   Mon 19 Nov 2001 03:55:23 PM CST Message:   enjoyed your site gents. emailed a guy in your unit who lives near me now and told him how i spent a considerable amount of hitchhiking in RVN -- hueys, nooks, 123's, 130s -- and how we all thought highly of the pilots, door gunners, crew, etc. always got us in, and more importantly out. welcome home and enjoy this good life. joe nawrozki, ROK Tiger Div., 66-67 Message marked as private:   No IP:   207.239.96.242
	"197006"

Name:   Rudy Preus Homepage address:   http://members.shaw.ca/stellarimages City:   Comox, BC, Canada Message sent:   Sat 10 Nov 2001 08:46:20 PM CST Message:   I am a retired Canadian Air Force pilot. My hobby is Stained Glass and my Three Dimensional Stained Glass Aircraft may be of interest to your guests. If anyone wishes to view my work, please visit me at http://members.shaw.ca/stellarimages Message marked as private:   No IP: