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Name: Joe Duvall
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Date: Wednesday, July 2, 2008
Comment: Hi Guys, Look for a Beeline Newsletter in the snail mail soon. If you have an address change make sure Joe Skarda gets your information into his data base. c/o Joe Skarda 296 Gem Trail, Malvern, AR 72104-6145

Name: Barbara and Jerry Seago
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Date: Monday, June 30, 2008
Comment: For any of you guys who may have known Mike Woods, I wanted to let you know that he died Saturday, June 28th, in a jetski accident on the coast of North Carolina. He is a current resident of Hillsborough, North Carolina, and died at his vacation home at Emerald Isle. Mike served both in Vietnam and in Germany. He entered Vietnam with the 116th and also served with the 235th. He is to be buried by Clements Funeral Home in Hillsborough, but funeral arrangements are incomplete at this time. For more information about the funeral, call Clements in Hillsborough at 919-732-8002. Please keep his family in your thoughts and prayers. His wife's daughter was on the jetski with Mike and she is still in the hospital in serious condition. Entry posted Monday, June 30, 10:40 a.m.

Name: Steve Wilson
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Date: Friday, June 27, 2008
Comment: Can anyon tell me the date the 116th moved to Quang-Tri in 1971?? And perhaps the dates of any rocket attacks? Thanks!

Name: Dan Johnson
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Date: Thursday, June 26, 2008
Comment: Well guys it's only 3 more months to the ALL HORNETS REUNION in Branson, Mo. october 10th - 13th. I still have two rooms in the Lake House and two rooms in the hotel that needs to be filled so that we get our disscount for the meeting rooms. So if your planning o coming please sign up if you haven't done so. For you other guys, let's give some thought to coming this year. Click on the Hornet patch on the Home page to see who has signed up thus far. If your name is not there, I haven't received your money. Dan

Name: Shawn Johnson
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Date: Tuesday, June 24, 2008
Comment: I appreciate the information provided in your site. I have always been interested in the Hornets as my father Cecil Johnson Jr. was a member. I myself am a veteran of 10 years with 5-77 Ar Bn 1st AD, 1-32 AR BN 2nd ID, and 1st Tank 2nd ID. I admire and respect all those who served in the past, present, and in the future.

Name: Stan Perry
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Date: Sunday, June 15, 2008
Comment: Bob The person you are trying to contact is David Rogers. His e-mail is slick501@bellsouth.net. Hope this helps. Hornet 21.

Name: terry siverly-lawrence
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Date: Sunday, June 15, 2008
Comment: Hello, My name is Terry Siverly-lawrence. I have been researching Siverly name and came accross Davids name. I am so sorry for your loss. I am not sure if he was in my family line. could you let me know about his family. and perhaps will find out we are related as well. Thank you.

Name: Bob Sirop
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Date: Sunday, June 15, 2008
Comment: Need help locating nephew of Carroll rodgers killed Nov. 1966. I visited the wall on 6/15/2008 and have traced his name from panel 21 E. i served as stinger gunner in 1965-1966 with him. I would like to send this name tracing to his nephew. Help anyone.

Name: EDHINO
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Date: Friday, June 6, 2008
Comment: SORRY I FORGOT TO MENTION WE WERE GO DEVILS C.C0 2/60 3RD BRIGADE INF OLD RELIABLES BASE CAMP WAS TANTRU AND OTHER BASE WAS ANU TAN WE SERBED FOR ALITTLE BIT WITH MRFA BUT WE WENT ON TO AIR CAV THANKS ANY WAY FOR SAVING OUR LIVES SORRY FOR THE TYPOS

Name: ed hinojosa
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Date: Friday, June 6, 2008
Comment: well you guys didnt save our lives fevruary 26,1967 in the delata i was 9th inf div 2/60 c,co 2nd platoon long story short, we were blocking force for 2/50 and we could cross the river to hook up wit rest of battalion operation nut cracker at the testcles in the mekng delta we arrived early dropped of hueys walked onm[atrol along the river tried to swim the river using ropes to cross and could on the way back away from the river we got ambush and under fire we were pinned down could run walk or crawl till sdgt auten called in artillery i was on point i was laying on my back along with the rest of the platoon i was brining up the rear and caught up with the platoon at amott and found out all our weapons were jammed i guess i unloaded afew magazines along with the rest of the platoon seemed like laife time flew by and well i was put back on poit with a jammed m 15 could b reak it open to clean it i forgot to add my platoon leader and fire teader died that day sgt guadalupe gonzales ans lt ray roland wooldredge from sanantonio and houston god bless them they died so we could live and well we ran with artillery or mortars exploding behind us and running scared for our lives to a clearing in the middle of the rice paddies away frorm the hooches well i just dropped in to sya thanks for saving our lives some of the guys have died since that day when we needed some one to save us from possibly being killed by the vietcong ir captured dont know what unit is was might have been ninth aviation but any way all you guys took alost of risks saving the air cav ed .

Name: Dan Johnson
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Date: Wednesday, June 4, 2008
Comment: Correction: The telephone number for Bradford On The Lake is 1-800-864-6811. Please note, we still have a couple of rooms and a little space in the Lake House. Dan

Name: Grant Isom
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Date: Sunday, June 1, 2008
Comment: Anyone know where this Wasp video on Youtube came from? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MCmC6ymXf_c

Name: JJ Garcia
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Date: Friday, May 23, 2008
Comment: Hello Fellow Hornets!! I hope that each and everyone of you have a great Memorial Weekend!!

Name: Dan Johnson
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Date: Friday, May 9, 2008
Comment: JUST A REMINDER THE ALL HORNET REUNION IN BRANSON MO. IS COMING UP IN JUST A SHORT FIVE MONTHS. ALL ARE WELCOME, IF YOU WERE A HORNET OR ATTACHED TO THE ORNETS YOU ARE WELCOME, NO MATTER YOU JOB. COME ONE COME ALL, SWAP SOME STORIES, HAVE SOME DRINKS AND MEET OLD FRIENDS. LAST YEAR WE HAD APPROXIMATELY 100 ATTEND, SO LET'S ALL HAVE A GOOD TIME. JUST CLICK ON THE HORNET PATCH ON THE HOME PAGE TO GET THE DETAILS.

Name: Steve Wilson
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Date: Thursday, May 8, 2008
Comment: In July 1971,I worked the re-arm point at the north end of runway,at Duc Pho.can anyone confirm that for me?

Name: Fred Siebenmann
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Date: Wednesday, May 7, 2008
Comment: I was with the 20th SOS (Air Force) and I just thought that I would stop at your website because I saw the word Hornets, and we were know as the GREEN HORNETS. The 20th SOS was awarded the Presidential Unit Citation by the ARMY, back in 2001, after we were declassified. We are now part of history as the 20th SOS was disbanded Oct 2007 at Hurlburt Field in Florida. Proud to have served with you guys! Fred

Name: Kathy Ann Parker
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Date: Monday, April 28, 2008
Comment: With heavy heart I am passing on the Death Announcement of: LTC Walter E. Parker DOB: April 21, 2008 Natural causes (Pneaumonia) If anyone has any stories of their time with Wally in Viet Nam and would like to share them with his family, please email them to me (Wally's widow) Kathy Parker at kathparter@erols.com

Name: Carl Scott
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Date: Sunday, April 27, 2008
Comment: Haven't posted here in a long time. Usually at our group at yahoo. Still looking for Pat Shurness. He was with the Yellow Jackets at least at Chu Lai, then at Fort Riley, Ks. Feel free to contact me just put something about Nam in the subject line. Peace Brother!!

Name: Bill Confer
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Date: Tuesday, April 22, 2008
Comment: Looking for Joe Scarda again, what happened to him he's not on your veteran's list.

Name: Kevin Bolhouse
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Date: Sunday, April 20, 2008
Comment: My uncle Dean Bolhouse was a pilot with the 116th from May 1968 to Jan 1969. I've been trying to find someone who flew with him that might remember what his call sign was. I know it was a very long time ago. But if there is someone from the 116th that flew during this time that just happens to remember, I would love to know.

Name: Ron Hal
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Date: Sunday, April 20, 2008
Comment: http://www.1stavnbde.com/269th/269th_Combat_Aviation_Battalion.htm is web site with the nose art.

Name: Freddie Serna
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Date: Saturday, April 19, 2008
Comment: I'm sorry to be such a pest but does anyone have a real good picture of the Hornet image that I've seen on the nose of the Huey's?

Name: Freddie Serna
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Date: Wednesday, April 16, 2008
Comment: Dennis, I want to thank you for contacting me. I tried to reply to your email but they've all been returned. Please contact me.

Name: Gary Brown
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Date: Tuesday, April 15, 2008
Comment: Ron Hall - Do the names CPT Doty or CWO Tom Richardson ring a bell? Think they were there in 1967 also.

Name: Ron Hall
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Date: Monday, April 14, 2008
Comment: Welcome home, brothers. I flew with the Little Bears for most of 1967. I recognize a great many names on your roster. I was looking for Charles F. Davis, 66-67, who I flew RU21s with in 69-70. You have him listed in Houma, LA, but my latest info shows him in New Brockton, AL, just up the road from Ft. Rucker. If I hear from him, I'll have him contact you with update info. I think I had a couple classmates that flew with the Hornets, but didn't see their names (66-19/21).

Name: Freddie Serna
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Date: Sunday, April 13, 2008
Comment: Yeah, I would be interested in seeing those articles you mentioned. You can send the articles by email or my mail if you like. It was nice hearing from you, thanks. Freddie Serna P.O. Box 6282 Glendale, AZ 85312

Name: Pat W. Emery Jr
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Date: Tuesday, April 8, 2008
Comment: Hello to all, best wishes to you, to a man. But especially Jim McDaniel and Al Sever. Jim, thanks for the video, again. I've made many a "Rattler" happy with that. To Al Sever; thanks again for the book and taking time to e-mail back and forth to answer all my stupid questions. I'm still looking for any one who knew/flew with my Dad, WO2 Pat Emery. He served with the 116th for a short time ;1/66 to 4/66.He was transferred from the "Rattlers". Anyone who remembers please feel free to e-mail. May God bless all from the 116th. Thanks for your service and WELCOME HOME!

Name: Dan Johnson
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Date: Monday, April 7, 2008
Comment: http://s200.photobucket.com/albums/aa227/hornetgroup/Dan%20Johnson%20Pics/?action=view¤t=IMG_0201.jpg Freddie Try this link. I'm not sure it will work but is a link to to beekeeper patch. Dan

Name: Dan Johnson
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Date: Monday, April 7, 2008
Comment: Freddie, The Bee Keeper was the maintenance ship that when we got busted up or went down. They came out and got us or brought out parts to get us going again. I think they flew an occaional mission with us. Dan Johnson 1st Flight.

Name: Freddie Serna
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Date: Saturday, April 5, 2008
Comment: I want to thank Paul Jenkins for the image of the Hornets that he sent me. It was very helpful. Thank you Mr. Jenkins.

Name: Freddie Serna
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Date: Saturday, April 5, 2008
Comment: I'm really lost here. I know my brother Herman Serna was with the 116th AHC. But that's all I know about the 116th AHC. I've been doing some searching trying to find more information. I just can't figure it out. What is the 116th AHC Beekeeper? Is it the 116th AHC Hornets, Stingers, Yellow Jackets and Wasps? Or is it the 116th AHC HORNETS:subgroups Stingers, Yellow Jackets, and Wasps? HELP!!!!!!!!! All I want to do is make a retro AR15 that was used in the time he was in with the images of the 116th AHC Hornets engraved on one side of the receiver. I have already acquired a Hornets patch. So I have that image to work with. I'm looking for another image that my brother was associated with and that image will go on the other side. How was the 116th set up? Was my brother a Stinger, Yellow Jacket or Wasp and were they part of the Hornets? Or was he a Hornet and part of the Beekeepers? This is so confusing. HELP!!!!!!

Name: Freddie Serna
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Date: Saturday, April 5, 2008
Comment: Are the Stingers, Wasps, and Yellow Jackets subgroups of the Hornets? If so can anyone tell me which one my brother Herman Serna was a part off?

Name: Dan Johnson
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Date: Friday, April 4, 2008
Comment: JUST A REMINDER THE ALL HORNET REUNION IN BRANSON MO. IS COMING UP IN JUST A SHORT SIX MONTHS. ALL ARE WELCOME, IF YOU WERE A HORNET OR ATTACHED TO THE ORNETS YOU ARE WELCOME, NO MATTER YOU JOB. COME ONE COME ALL, SWAP SOME STORIES, HAVE SOME DRINKS AND MEET OLD FRIENDS. LAST YEAR WE HAD APPROXIMATELY 100 ATTEND, SO LET'S ALL HAVE A GOOD TIME. JUST CLICK ON THE HORNET PATCH ON THE HOME PAGE TO GET THE DETAILS.

Name: Freddie Serna
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Date: Thursday, April 3, 2008
Comment: Correction to prior posting from me. My brother served with the 116th ahc Hornets from 1969-1970. I must have hit 0 accidentally. Sorry.

Name: Freddie Serna
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Date: Thursday, April 3, 2008
Comment: Hi, I wondering if anyone has a clearer image of the Hornets logo. I ordered a Hornets patch from a guy on Ebay. I'm building a retro AR15 in memory of my brother Herman Serna who served with the 116th ahc Hornets between 1960-1970. I'm sorry to say he did not make it home. I was hoping to find a clearer image so I can have it engraved on the AR15 lower receiver. They have to transfer the image to some computer language stuff. Any information would be greatly appreciated. Thanks.

Name: jathaniel t. johnson
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Date: Sunday, March 30, 2008
Comment: HI, ANYONE WITH THE 118th ahc at bien hoa air base, from feb.67-sep.68. I was a ce uh-1d 2nd flt plt. unit name was the thunderbirds. call 619-741-4343 san diego, ca.

Name: Dan Johnson
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Date: Wednesday, March 26, 2008
Comment: CORRECTION: The All Hornet Reunion will be the 11th of October through the 13th. Not the 16th. Any questions please call 619-318-6822

Name: John Wolf
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Date: Monday, March 24, 2008
Comment: Would like to know if any Hornets are going to the Americal Reunion in Jacksonville this coming June? I live in Jacksonville Beach and would welcome any of you to my home. My wife will kill me, but if I can survive VC, NVA and Hornet pilots (wink, wink) I guess I can survive her? Hope I get to meet my Hornet friends? Wolfie

Name: John Wolf
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Date: Monday, March 24, 2008
Comment: Jim and other new friends I did post a new Tribute to Aviation on YouTube and yesterday posted a Tribute to the 11 guys who lost their lives that day. Both videos were taken from raw footage I took on 4-11-71 which was Easter Sunday. Thanks again to all Hornets, my videos have been a labor of love and tribute. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0l_JIbWTMAI&feature=related (Tribute to Vietnam Aviation) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OnNYJZjvAkM (Tribute to Easter Sunday 1971) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MFjF4vIPJ5s&feature=related (LZ Bronco and LZ Liz from a grunts view) Thanks to Jim and others I have been able to identify some Hornets. Would love to know more about Rogenback the gunner in the first 2 videos? Any help would be appreciated, my greatest hope is I have a chance to talk with him soon. John "Wolfie" Wolf

Name: Terry Edwards
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Date: Wednesday, March 5, 2008
Comment: Was looking for my brothers unit he was with the 116th aviation co. assualt helicopter cu chi 1970-71. His name is Mike W. Edwards. I am putting a helicopter memorial on my harley for him and everyone. Thanks

Name: Bob 'frenchy' Gibeault
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Date: Wednesday, March 5, 2008
Comment: Trying to help a fellow vet. Looking for and AAR's or oral history that took place 20/11/66 in the Rung Sat Special zone. The PZ was Nha Be the LZ was SE of Nha Be. This was a company size operation of 3/22nd then still 4th ID. A major battle all day took place and my friend remembers that gunships were on station, but were driven off by "20 mm cannon fire". I don't know if the Hornets or Stingers were involved but the time is right. Thanks In Brotherhood, Frenchy 187th AHC 67-68

Name: Jim McDaniel
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Date: Sunday, March 2, 2008
Comment: Flight, the grunt who made a video on Easter Sunday 1971, John Wolf, has revised it. He has a lot more in this one about the 116th. Below in a guestbooke entry I saw a note (don't have it in front of me now) from someone who said he probably didn't fly in this flight because all he saw were Wasps. Remember we mixed platoons in flights a lot, you can't see the one John's shooting from, and you don't see all the aircraft. Anyway, John did a good job on his revision. Here is my reply to his note to me. Hello again John, I like what you've done with your YouTube video (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cSIgvM9EoyA). It is much more comprehensive and detailed than the first two versions I saw. I see you've gotten a lot more information from the 116th Hornets. That's good. As I told you earlier, I was almost certainly in that flight as a Hornet, as I was back in the 14th Aviation Battalion at that time flying for the Hornets on my second tour. I just pulled out my old flight records and see that I logged 9.5 flight hours on that day (April 11). Chances are really slim that I wasn't in that flight. Also, I'm quite certain the crew chief you got a good photo of was in the "Yellow Jackets" platoon (my platoon) and I remember flying with him a lot. I'm sorry, but after 37 years the name is no longer on the tip of my tongue. Many of our CA's were "mixed" with aircraft from both lift platoons (the Yellow Jackets and the Wasps). I do know that Shark 7, who you credit but don't identify, was WO1 Fred Thompson. See his bio at http://www.174ahc.org/bio-16.htm. If you care for a few corrections, I have only two. In the opening text, you have a typo with "Shawdow." I believe that should be "Shadow." The only real error I saw was during the credit for Wayne Baggett at the end. It should be 174th AHC instead of 174th ARN (looks too much like ARVN). I suspect you meant AVN, but AHC would be more correct. Other than that, I didn't see any other errors. Good job. I'll also post this to our 174th AHC listserver for the other guys to see it. Thanks for the update. Jim McDaniel Hornet 20, 1971 Shark 4, 1967-68 174th Webmaster jim.mcd@cox.net

Name: Alice
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Date: Tuesday, February 26, 2008
Comment: Friend looking for Robert Gardner or anyone who knew him and anyone who was in Cu Chi when the movie screen was blown up during "Born Free" please contact Cyntia at 757-484-8680.

Name: Craig V. Fielding (Flea)
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Date: Tuesday, February 26, 2008
Comment: Those of you that have Google Earth - fly to: 11 08 26 106 27 40 and see what is going on in the mushroom these days. Amazing. Flea/ Stinger 99

Name: Ed Harrison
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Date: Friday, February 22, 2008
Comment: Frank Wimmers, i am just east of you in LaGrande, if you are passing through give me a holler, 541-999-1153. Fast Eddy

Name: Rodney J Van Metre
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Date: Thursday, February 21, 2008
Comment: I was assigned to 116 in may 69. I was a huey mechanic would like to here from anyone who remembers me.My phone is 360-828-8956

Name: Bill Reid
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Date: Thursday, February 21, 2008
Comment: 39 years ago today I went to the Dentist -just as I'm doing today. Stinger ship 661 went down with 4 KIA 's. I have the file somewhere in computer . Will miss them all . If I would have made that flight 21 Feb. 1969 I wouldn't be here to write this note or do anything else for the the last 39 years. AIM HIGH !

Name: Dan Johnson
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Date: Thursday, February 14, 2008
Comment: ATTENTION ALL HORNETS ’08 BRANSON ALL HORNETS REUNION Come one come all, no matter what your job. Place: Bradford on the Lake Branson, Mo. bradfordonthelake.com or 1-800-864-6811 When: October 11th through the 13th Lake House will be open October 9th through the 13th so come early. Attendance Fee $40.00 per person. Includes BBQ dinner & all excess fund goes into the Hover & Cover Fund Catered by: Shorty Small’s BBQ ribs and fixins We still have a few rooms left @$64.30 / night. Contact: Dan Johnson 4015 Amur Maple Drive Bakersfield, Ca. 93311 you can click on the home page Branson Reunion to view the morning report. So lets all get signed up for fun and good times.

Name: kirk farrell
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Date: Monday, February 11, 2008
Comment: 15...Frog254@hotmail.com

Name: wm. kirk farrell
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Date: Monday, February 11, 2008
Comment: Wimmers,unbelievably cool to see you here. At present I'm in Arkansas.I have a daughter going to the university here in Little Rock.Bunches of us had a ball playing Whales Tales. Looking forwrd to chatting with you partner. Damn man

Name: Frank Wimmers
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Date: Sunday, February 10, 2008
Comment: Thanks for the website Hornets. I noticed that Kirk Farrell shows up on the roster. Hornet 27 where the hell have you been hiding? If you read this drop me a line I would like to hear from you. I would be Hornet 15, and you might remember a little "whales tales, prince of wales, stationary prince and".......like I said give me a callI am in the phone book Hood River ORegon or send an email this address. Good to see your name on the roster..

Name: Joe Duvall
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Date: Sunday, January 27, 2008
Comment: ALL HORNETS HORNET REUNION Place: Bradford on the Lake, Branson, Mo. www.Bradford on the Lake .com When: October 9-13, 2008 (Please Note; Book rooms first and register with Dan Johnson at hornet987@hotmail.com.

Name: Bill Wolf
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Date: Saturday, January 26, 2008
Comment: As President of the Vietnam Helicopter Crew Member’s Association (VHCMA), I would like to invite you to join us at our annual reunion, June 18-22, 2008 in St. Louis, Missouri. For details, visit our website at: http://www.vhcma.org. I would also encourage you to join your fellow helo vets at VHCMA. Happy New Year to all! Always a Brother – Bill Wolf, Colorado Springs

Name: Tom Clausen
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Date: Thursday, January 24, 2008
Comment: HI MATT NICE TO HEAR FROM YOU AGAIN. I'M GLAD TO HEAR YOUR SON IS BACK SAFE AND SOUND. TOM CLAUSEN

Name: Jim Ashley
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Date: Thursday, January 24, 2008
Comment: I went to the You Tube site Jim McDaniel noted and viewed the video posted by John Wolf. I don't think I was flying on that CA since most of the lift ships were Wasp ships. But this is the first video I have ever seen of one of our CAs, so it brought back a lot of memories of the A.O. out to the west of Duc Pho. Thanks to John for posting the video and Jim for pointing the way to find it. Hello to Mathew Arnaudo. I'm happy to hear your son is safely back from Iraq. I helped search for Dan Dye, Roy Barnes, and Pat Brannon when their ship went down in October 1971. At the time, due to the hurricane, there were only two liftships available for the search. Major Smith and I took one and searched to the south and southwest of Chu Lai and Fermon Weedon took the other and searched to the north and northwest of Chu Lai. The plan, if we did not find them that morning, was to get all the ships in the company ready after the huuricane and to search with all the flyable ships until we found them. But their ship was found by gunships from one of the units still at Chu Lai. That was a very sad day. Jim Ashley

Name: John Wolf
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Date: Wednesday, January 23, 2008
Comment: Do a seach on Vietnam, I have about 8 Nam movies on YouTube. My user name is WolfieRed1. You can also see my big fat ugly daughter. LOL I heard from John Berrara, he said the gunners name was Rogenbuck from Wisconsin. I looked on your roster and can't find that name??? Is the spelling right, does anyone know where he is, I would like to thank him for covering my big a$$. As I remember that was a hot day and night on Easter 71. After the Chaplain's bird got shot down, they sent in the F4's and Spectre (c130 puff?) flew all night. Anyway for me to be invited to 116th Yahoo group? Would be an honor.

Name: Jim McDaniel
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Date: Tuesday, January 22, 2008
Comment: Well shucks! I'll just put down my scuzzy beer and back away slowly... I didn't read the earlier guestbook entries before I posted about the YouTube video, below. After I posted, I read down and saw they're talking about the same video. Sorry for wasting your time. SAEP Jim McDummy

Name: Jim McDaniel
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Date: Tuesday, January 22, 2008
Comment: Hornet 20 again. On the below entry, you may need to copy both parts of the URL and "patch" it on the address line, and be sure there is no space in the address. It didn't copy very well to the guestbook page. Jim McD. (jim.mcd@cox.net)

Name: Jim McDaniel
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Date: Tuesday, January 22, 2008
Comment: Hi Gang! Hornet 20 here from 1971. I found a YouTube movie taken by the grunts of a combat assault in 1971. The slicks are the Wasps. Good photo of one of the gunners. Maybe someone recognizes him. Take a look at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MCmC6ymXf_c&NR=1 Take care, Jim McDaniel.

Name: John Wolf
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Date: Monday, January 21, 2008
Comment: This is very cool, I have video's of you guys flying my unit for a CA on YouTube. There is a door gunner that I got a great shot of that I always wondered who he was. Also, the day the CA video was shot was Easter 1971, 1/20 A Co. lost a lot of guys that day and the Chaplain got shot down, think his Loach took a hit from a 51. I will go back and edit the video and add your unit to it. Would love to hear from anyone that drove me or my unit. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MCmC6ymXf_c&feature=PlayList&p=8CBF2E0D4E59F737&index=0 WolfieRed1

Name: Joe Duvall
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Date: Monday, January 14, 2008
Comment: ALL HORNETS HORNET REUNION Place: Bradford on the Lake, Branson, Mo. www.Bradford on the Lake .com When: October 9-13, 2008 (Please Note; Book rooms first then registar with Dan Johnson at hornet987@hotmail.com.

Name: Bill Chavez
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Date: Sunday, January 13, 2008
Comment: Hey Matt how have you been, Good to hear from you. Have you thought about becoming a member of the 116th Yahoo Group. there is alot of us on there everyday exchanging post and talking of good old times in VN. think about it, anyway take care and welcome home Bill Chavez

Name: Mathew Arnaudo
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Date: Saturday, January 12, 2008
Comment: Hello fellow Hornets, Happy New Year to all. It has been a long time since I have been on the the website. I have read back and recognize quit a few names from my time in the 116th (April thru Dec 71). To Rick Wardley I served the same time as Danny Dye but didn't know him that well because he was in the 2nd flight platoon and I was in the 1st. I do know he went down with one of the best pilots in our unit at the time Mr. Barnes. They were doing what the 116th was known for and that was volunteering to help out fellow soldiers in need. Hello to Jim McDaniel, Tom Clausen, Bill Chavez, John Barrera, Grant Isom, Steve Smith, Mike Campbell, and Jim Ashley. I often think about the fellow soldiers I served with especially recently as my soon served a tour in Iraq. He has returned home safe but as all of us who serve in a hostile environment, changed. Welcome home brothers Mathew Arnaudo, Yellowjacket '0813' New Boston, MI

Name: rick wardley
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Date: Tuesday, January 8, 2008
Comment: Hi, I've trying to find out information on Daniel Grover Dye. We were best friends from the time we were 5 years old. Danny what the most fun loving guy i knew. The last time I say him was sometime in 1971 when we went to the beach and sand skied behind Larry (Fuzzy) Gate's Scout-truck. I would like to talk to his Army buddies that knew him and locate his younger sister Sheryl and older brother Frank. It amazing what information is now available on the internet. Today I found the only picture I've ever seen of him while on duty in Vietnam. Rick Wardley Meadow Vista, CA

Name: Weldon Washburn
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Date: Friday, January 4, 2008
Comment: I would like to know if anyone knows how to get in touch with David Gunderson's daughter. I was his doorgunner when we crashed. Thank you and GOD BLESS YOU

Name: david rodgers
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Date: Tuesday, January 1, 2008
Comment: Happy New year HERO'S

Name: Danny Hutson
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Date: Sunday, December 30, 2007
Comment: I am looking for anyone that might remember me or my brother.I can't remember much about the short time i was in country. Iwas there when the company made he move to Chu Lai,right after that i was medivaced out. My brother was called bones,i'm not sure of how long he was with the 116th,quite a while, i think over a year..any information you can help me with i would be thankful for.. Happy New Year to you all

Name: Bill Reid
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Date: Monday, December 24, 2007
Comment: Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to all of my "Hornet " Brothers . Were in Las Vegas ,NV. area now if your here or coming to town give me a call at 702-581-2022 or send me a email at above address . Thanks Bill Reid

Name: George Cathey
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Date: Monday, December 24, 2007
Comment: Merry Christmas to the finest men I have ever know. Thanks for allowing me the honor os serving with you. George Cathey, Stingers: '67-'68,'68-69

Name: William Chavez
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Date: Sunday, December 23, 2007
Comment: Just checking in to wish you all a Merry Christmas and a great New Year 70/71

Name: Bob Murphy
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Date: Saturday, December 22, 2007
Comment: Wishing all a Merry Christamas, July '69 to December '70

Name: Grant Isom
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Date: Wednesday, December 19, 2007
Comment: Don't remember if I have posted here since my email changed. Hope you all have a Great Christmas and a Happy New Year.. Grant Isom 116th AHC Yellowjacket 68-15742 Jul 71 to Dec 71 (Standdown) Tommy Kyle, I miss you and hope you have a spot ready for me.

Name: Juan "JJ" Garcia
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Date: Tuesday, December 18, 2007
Comment: Hello Fellow Hornets. As we anticipate the joy and serenity of the holiday season, and look forward to the promise of a New Year, I would like to extend my best wishes to all of you and yours during this time of giving and sharing. We must reflect and pay tribute to our fellow soldiers that did not make it back but still remain in our thoughts and prayers and for those they left behind.Take care and be safe during this holiday season.

Name: Pat W. Emery Jr
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Date: Saturday, December 15, 2007
Comment: Hello, first I'd like to thank all you Hornets/Wasps, Stingers and Yellowjackets for your service and, WELCOME HOME! Next, I'd like to find any who knew/flew with my Dad, WO-2 Pat Emery while he flew with the 116th. Dad was transferred from the "Rattlers" to the 116th sometime in Feb, '66. As far as I know he flew slicks, but he may have flown guns. Any info is greatly appreciated. Finally, thanks to Mr. Al sever for his book, XIN LOI, VIETNAM. It's a great read. One rarely gets the war from a Crew Chief's side, and I'm really enjoying the book. Lastly, I'd like to wish you all a very Merry Christmas and a helathy, happy '08. May God bless you all, "P"

Name: Bill McDonald
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Date: Thursday, November 29, 2007
Comment: I was just dropping by your unit web pages checking out my links from The Vietnam Experience www.vietnamexp.com The Hornets used to be at Phu Loi in 1966 when I got to my unit (The 128th AHC) but then moved away. I saw your ships all over the Third Corps AO and flew some joint missions in 1967 with your company. Welcome home brothers... Bill McDonald

Name: Daniel Hutson
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Date: Monday, November 26, 2007
Comment: I found this website and gave it to my father Danny Hutson. He has told me many stories over the years nd it was good to see some pictures. Thanks a lot for this site!

Name: Geoff Liebrandt
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Date: Thursday, November 22, 2007
Comment: Hello everyone! Happy Thanksgiving! I am the creator and illustrator of a website called Vietnam Hueys http://vietnam-hueys.tripod.com/ The purpose of my site is to illustrate Hueys in accurate colors and markings from various units that served in Vietnam. I have added a page to my site about the 116th AHC and have a couple of illustrations of 116th ships posted. I would like to add more illstrations of 116th aircraft, and am looking for information on slicks from any period, but particularly 1965-68 era ships, and 1970-71 ships. I am also looking for information on Stinger gunships from any period. If you would like to contribute nose art photos or other information on markings, please contact me!

Name: Ed Phillips
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Date: Thursday, November 22, 2007
Comment: Sorry, I forgot to tell you the tail number 66-17072

Name: Ed Phillips
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Date: Thursday, November 22, 2007
Comment: I work for a company that has a Huey that was in the 116th AHC from 5-69 thru 8-70. I'm looking for pictures or any information you have. I have the goldbook information but I can't find any pictures. The aircraft still flies, but she is not painted to the 116th colors. Thanks Ed Phillips

Name: Bob Murphy
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Date: Thursday, November 22, 2007
Comment: Checking in to wish all Hornets and families a Happy Thanksgiving!

Name: George Cathey
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Date: Thursday, November 22, 2007
Comment: Thinking of all you Hornets on this Thanksgiving Day. The best to you and your family

Name: Tom Clausen
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Date: Monday, November 19, 2007
Comment: I hope everyone has a great thanksgiving.

Name: David McAdams Hornet 21
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Date: Monday, November 19, 2007
Comment: Happy Thanksgiving everyone!

Name: Erich Risch
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Date: Monday, November 19, 2007
Comment: Just saying hello for the Thanksgiving week. Hope you all have a great holiday season from one wasp to all other Hornets

Name: Steve Wynkoop
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Date: Friday, November 16, 2007
Comment: Wishing all you guys a great holiday, My thoughts are always with you! Hornet 46 A Wasp 1967-68

Name: Project KEEPING CADENCE
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Date: Thursday, November 15, 2007
Comment: Bless you all for your extremely generous donation to our project. We have been able to purchase some of the materials we need that we certainly couldn't have done without you! God bless each and evey one of you. HUGS from all the girls at Project KEEPING CADENCE! Hope to be able to thank you in person at next year's reunion. Thanks for the invite. :)

Name: William Young
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Date: Thursday, November 15, 2007
Comment: My grandfather, Virgil H. Young, served with the 116th around 1966 I think. He was a warrant, and pilot. I'm wondering if anyone knows who he is or remembers him?? I can be reached at my home email wyoung38@cox.net, or at my military email youngwl@cvn71.navy.mil

Name: Erich Risch
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Date: Sunday, November 11, 2007
Comment: just saying hello and updating my new e-mail address guys. Keep your skids dry.

Name: Pete Ward
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Date: Sunday, November 11, 2007
Comment: My big brother Steve Herring was with the Stingers he was KIA on 6/5/1969 along with Ronald Baker,Jimmy Crisp and Richard Holman.Can anyone tell me what AO,or operation name,what gnd. unit they were flying support for or what enemy unit they were engaged with.I have several photos of Steve one is of him next to a Gunship, with I think the crew he went down with. Let me know how you like the pictures sent to your website.

Name: Don McTigue
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Date: Wednesday, November 7, 2007
Comment: I was in charge of engine shop from Aug 68- Jul69 with 116 assault helicoper co. Would like to hear from anyone who was in the maintenance group.

Name: Rick Leishman
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Date: Sunday, November 4, 2007
Comment: Have not been to the site in quite a while. Hope the guestbook is up and running now.

Name: JJ Garcia
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Date: Tuesday, October 30, 2007
Comment: Hello Fellow Hornets, After all these years, I have made contact with John Baca and at the present time John is going through stuff with the VA. I beleive most of us that have been back have gone through the same process with the VA. John and I share an experience that will be imprinted in our minds forever. John Baca was my assigned gunner on this recon mission and on board were 2 Colonels both twins!! One was a commander of an Artillery unit and the other commanded an Infantry unit. As we were flying tree top level we began to take AK47 fire. We took several rounds with one round penetrating the L/H chin bubble and struck the Pilot in the ankle and another round struck the center counsel sending glass into the eyes of our co pilot. Needless to say we momentarily lost control of the aircraft but managed to get away from the hot area, landed, pulled the injured pilot from the seat and put him in the rear. Meanwhile, John Baca took the front seat and assisted flying the aircraft back to Chu Lai. By the time we got to Chu Lai the co pilot had cleared his eyes to the point where he could control the aircraft and landed in the reventment. John and I are trying to make contact with anyone that has first hand knowledge of who the pilots were. Please submit any leads that you might have to my email address. Thanks for any assistance. Happy Veteran's Day to all and please take a moment of silence for our brothers that made the ultimate sacrifice for this great country. JJ Garcia 116th Hornets Mar70-Feb71

Name: Dj Merritt
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Date: Monday, October 29, 2007
Comment: TO MIKE BARLOW AND THE WHOLE 116TH, WE AT PROJECT KEEPING CADENCE ARE OVERWHELMED AT YOUR GENEROSITY AND THE CARING YOU SHOW TO EACH OTHER AND THE ONES LEAVING FOR THE WAR NOW. YOU ARE THE MIRACLE I HAVE BEEN PRAYING FOR, YOU ARE MY ANGELS. I DIDNT KNOW WHEN I STARTED THIS PROJECT THAT I WOULD END UP HELPING AS MANY SOLDIERS AS I HAVE BEEN ABLE TO AND WANT TO DO SO MUCH MORE.WE ARE A SMALL ORGANIZATION, VERY NEW AND WE ARE SMALL IN NUMBERS BUT WE ARE MIGHTY. YOU MAKE US MIGHTY AND INVINCIBLE. YOUR DONATIONS HAVE MADE IT POSSIBLE TO PUT SCARVES IN THE HANDS AND ON THE NECKS OF 3300 MORE SOLDIERS LEAVING AT THE FIRST OF THE YR. I THANK YOU FROM THE BOTTOM OF MYHEART AND PROJECT KEEPING CADENCE WOULD NOT BE POSSIBLE IF NOT FOR MEN AND WOMEN LIKE YOU. TRUE AMERICANS CARING FOR AMERICANS. THANK YOU SO MUCH. MY HEART IS FULL AND MY EYES ARE FULL OF TEARS, I WAS UNABLE TO HELP YOU WHEN YOU WERE AT WAR, UNABLE TO CARE FOR SO MANY WHEN YOU CAME HOME, I SWORE THAT WHATEVER I COULD DO NOW I WOULD DO IT, HOWEVER LITTLE THE GESTURE IS, YOU ALL DESERVE SO MUCH MORE THAN ANY OF US HAVE DONE FOR YOU. YOU ARE IN MY HEART AND PRAYERS ............I LOVE YOU AND THANK YOU FOR ALL YOU HAVE DONE FOR ME AS A CITIZEN, FOR OUR COUNTRY AS SOLDIERS. I THANK YOU FOR BEING THE HEROES THAT YOU TRULY ARE Dj MERRITT

Name: Connie Harris
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Date: Wednesday, October 24, 2007
Comment: Wish we (Project "KEEPING CADENCE") could have been there for ya'll like we are currently supporting our active duty troops in the Middle East by mading and donating cooling scarves, as well as, sand scarves. I've always had a soft spot in my heart for VN Vets and I take every opportunity to thank them. So, please accept my sincere thanks for your service. Ya'll are my heros! God bless America and those who keep her safe, past, present and future.

Name: Tom Clausent
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Date: Friday, October 19, 2007
Comment: Doug go to Photobucket I posted some pics I believe a couple of them are you. Its under Tom C. User name is hornetgroup and the password is 116ahc. Take care Tom C

Name: Tom Clausen
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Date: Friday, October 19, 2007
Comment: May God give Bruce and his family peace. As the Hornets would say YOU DONE GOOD BRUCE. My thoughts and prayers are with his family and friends. May god bless you all. Tom Clausen

Name: Bob Asbell
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Date: Friday, October 19, 2007
Comment: Bruce Terrell and I were pilots in the 116th in 1966. Bruce and I attended flight school together (65-13), flew together in combat, were tent mates, and remained close friends with our families over the years. I'm sad to report that Bruce passed away last night from pancreatic cancer. Bruce survived other cancer problems and was he was convinced he would beat this one until God called him home. > > Bruce is survived by his wife, Beverly, who was also his high school sweetheart, and four sons from a previous marriage.> > Please let other Hornets know about Bruce's passing and remember him and his family in their prayers. Bruce was always percieved as "bigger than life" by those that knew him as a person and pilot. He was the best!> > Bob Asbell> Hornet 44> 12/65-12/66> asbellb@msn.com

Name: Dan Johnson
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Date: Friday, October 19, 2007
Comment: Okay Guys and Girls; I'm starting to put together the reunion for '08 at the Bradford on the Lake, Branson, Mo. I have signed a contract for the hotel, but would like your input on any events and length of reunion, or any other suggestions that you would like. This doesn't mean your going to get it, but need your input. I would like to have this planned a little earlier so maybe the information will reach more people. So let's get those suggestions in. Send to me. Dan Johnson at hornet987@hotmail.com Also lets pass the word along to those that didn't come to the reunion this year.

Name: Tom Clausen
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Date: Thursday, October 18, 2007
Comment: Hey Doug Huffman You missed a good reunion at Branson. We are going to have another one next year at the same place. It would be great if you could make it. It was a blast and really low key. I met a lot of neat people who served with the 116th. You take care and keep in touch. Tom Clausen

Name: al sever
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Date: Thursday, October 18, 2007
Comment: Some of you pilots might be interested in this: I am looking to see if there is a specific group or graduating class of helicopter pilots that we could follow the stories of for a tv series. Trying to gather any info that could show a group of men that came up together and follow each of their directions, something along the line of "Band of Brothers". Thanks so much. Tony Alunni Supervising Producer/Dogfights Digital Ranch Productions, Inc. 14110 Riverside Drive Sherman Oaks, CA 91423 Phone: 818.817.9690 Fax: 818.817.9699 Email: tony@digitalranch.tv

Name: Linda Wilsher Clance
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Date: Sunday, October 14, 2007
Comment: Another reunion has come and gone, another chance for those willing and wanting to make an effort to reach out to those who served with them on foriegn soil so very long algo. I attended my fifth reunion and as always was amazed by the brotherhood that you men share. I watched as Generals stood side by side with Spec. 4's shaking hands and in many cases sharing hugs. I watched as two young women whose father was KIA meet with several who served with their dad. Watching the tears they shared with their father's comrade I was reminded of my own emotional journey just a few short years ago. The light in these veterans' eyes, the laughter, and the loyality that brings them again and again to these reunions is phanominal. The highlight for me was to do the "Missing Man" toast on behalf of those we lost from this unit. I salute those of you who made the extra effort to attend this year. I encourage others to make plans to attend next year. We aren't getting any younger fellows. I will be leaving in a few weeks to attend the 25th anniversary ceremonies at the wall. I will be reading my brother and his crew members' names during the days of name reading at the wall. I am so honored to be a part of it and because of you I have the courage to do this. Linda Wilsher Clance, Proud sister of Everett N. Wilsher, Stinger Crew Chief with the 116th AHC. KIA 2/21/69

Name: Dan Johnson
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Date: Thursday, October 11, 2007
Comment: CORRECTIION: THE ALL HORNET REUNION IS SET FOR NEXT YEAR AT BRANSON, MO. FOR OCTOBER 11TH - 13TH. DETAILS WILL BE POSTED HERE AS THEY BECOME CLEAR. WE ARE ONLY IN THE EARLY STAGES. DAN

Name: Joe Duvall
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Date: Thursday, October 11, 2007
Comment: Attention: NEXT YEARS REUNION SAME PLACE BRANSON, OCTOBER 10-12 LOOK TO PAULS (THIS SITE) HORNET SITE FOR DETAILS!

Name: Pete Humphrey
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Date: Tuesday, October 9, 2007
Comment: Linda and i had a great time,Dan,Joe,and GasMan did a great job on the reunion.People were reserving rooms for next year as we did.Don Workman and George Cathey really enjoyed seeing you guys stay in touch.Joe Duvall you all really made a guy feel really welcome,and we can hardly wait till next year. Thanks to all.I'm sorry i didn't get to say goodby, Pete.

Name: Stan Perry
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Date: Tuesday, October 9, 2007
Comment: A big thanks goes to Dan Johnson, Joe Duvall and Joe Skarda for setting up and running a great reunion. Good showing by the Hornets but lets make next years even better. We all should try to contact a few people who did not get the word this year. Again "you done good". Thanks

Name: Tom Clausen
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Date: Tuesday, October 9, 2007
Comment: Hi Kurt Raaen It's nice to hear from you. I was at the Branson reunion and saw a few picture of you. John Barrera told me that you live south of Duluth. Well I live by Grand Rapids, Mn. I work for Minnesota power. I work at the Clay Boswell power plant in Cohasset, Mn. I get to Duluth quite often for meetings,and also I have a daughter that lives in Duluth. Maybe we can get together sometime. Take care, Tom C

Name: Tom Clausen
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Date: Tuesday, October 9, 2007
Comment: Hi Carla Kerry and I made it home safe and sound. As we told you at the reunion we feel that we gain two more daughters in our family. Both Kerry and I are here anytime you or Michelle need someone to talk with. We hope so very much that you and Michelle will keep in touch with us. We both care very deeply and most of all I care. Tom

Name: Carla Highsmith Haley
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Date: Tuesday, October 9, 2007
Comment: My father James A. Highsmith was killed April 1st 1971 in a helicopter crash in Vietnam. I was only three and my sister Michelle was one. We have struggled our whole lives with his loss. There is a void in our hearts. We attended the 116th AHC Hornet reunion in Branson, Mo. over the week-end. I am not sure if I can put into words how grateful and honored we were to meet all of the 116th that were there. You greeted us with open arms and let us cry on your shoulders. You listened and understood our pain. You wiped our tears. You cried with us. You held our hands and wrapped your arms around us. To those who did not know our father thank you for your understanding. To those who did know our father thank you for your memories and I thank all of you for the love you showed us. A special thank you to Tom Clausen for being the man you are. The void in my heart is smaller. To Linda Clance thank you for being there for us and all you did to make it easier on us. ALL OF YOU ARE MY HEROS. MAY GOD BLESS YOU ALL. Carla Highsmith Haley

Name: donald workman
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Date: Tuesday, October 9, 2007
Comment: I had to write and tell you guys I had a grate time in Branson and I hope to see all of you next year.

Name: Kurt Raaen
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Date: Monday, October 8, 2007
Comment: I just got a call from Karla Haley-Jim Highsmith was her dad. I just quit crying

Name: Perry Olander
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Date: Wednesday, October 3, 2007
Comment: The Beekeeper 69-70. Filing Flt plan. Dpt Lakeway, TX, Oct 5th, 0400, low level at or below 500', IH35 - IH 30 - IH 430 -AR 65 - layover, Flippin, AR w/ Col Bob, Landing Bradford on the Lake 1200/1300 hrs Oct 6th. Lookin fwd to seein y'all Hornets, especially Mrs. Sue Hominick.....watch out Bob.

Name: Alice Siverly Glawe, Widow of Lt. David Siverly
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Date: Sunday, September 30, 2007
Comment: As the date of the reunion quickly approaches I'm sorry my daughers and I are unable to attend. While the stories flow, memories are shared, and friends reunited we ask that you all take a few minutes of silence to remember those of the 116th that did not come back to their familes. My husband and the father of Lisa and Andrea was one of those. He is remembered daily by us and we hope he is also remember by some of you that served.

Name: Bill Wolf
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Date: Saturday, September 29, 2007
Comment: My name is Bill Wolf and I am the current President of the Vietnam Helicopter Crew Member’s Association (VHCMA) – an International group of over 2,900 members. Each year the VHCMA has a reunion during the month of June. Our next reunion will be June 18-22nd (2008) in St. Louis, Missouri at the Crown Plaza St. Louis Airport Hotel. I would like to invite all Vietnam helicopter crewmembers to attend. Details are on our website at: http://www.vhcma.org. If you have never attended a reunion, I can tell you from personal experience it is something you will remember forever and you’ll likely be like me after your first one: “I’ll never miss another!” If you are not a member of VHCMA, I encourage you to join the over 2900 members who shared your experiences!! Hope to see you in St. Louis!! Bill Wolf, President, VHCMA (VHCMAPresident@aol.com).

Name: Mike (Mickey) Barlow
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Date: Friday, September 28, 2007
Comment: Eric, John Barrera e-mailed me to see if I remembered you. I remember you!! I was in in maint. (engine shop) with Steve Miller. after he left in October of '70 I went to night crew. I was the skinny blond guy with glasses that used to hang out on the beach all day and surf. How are you doing??

Name: Eric Johnson
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Date: Wednesday, September 26, 2007
Comment: I was a crewchief with the 116th 1970 1971. If anybody remembers me please contact by email

Name: Michael "MIK" Mikulan
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Date: Saturday, September 22, 2007
Comment: I live just one hour north of Branson in Springfield, MO. I have permission to show IN THE SHADOW of the BLADE documentary during our reunion and to sell the DVD and/or music CD (which is awesome) at a discount price. We can set our own price and donate or use the money for any 116th slush fund you designate. Arrangements are being made now with the Bradford resort. Please check out pownetwork.org OR http://pownetwork.org/branson/11th_annual_military_gala.htm for info concerning the 11th Annual Military GALA and Banquet during the week long Veterans Welcome Home week NOV 5-11th,2007) held in Branson. You have chosen well your venue site. Branson at this time of year is great for entertainment, shopping, sight seeing etc. Another good reference to check out is: Branson Tourism Center - Discount Hotels, Shows, & Vacation Packages in Branson Missouri. See you soon, "Mik" Mikulan, FNG Yellow Jacket Pilot, 1969.

Name: Doc Reilly
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Date: Thursday, September 20, 2007
Comment: I took a B-17 flight last week. Frank 116th '67 ```````````````````````````````````` OK Flight, Here's the pictures Skids wanted to send to the flight. Just click on this link. http://www.vhfcn.org/skidspics.htm Larry Russell Webmaster, vhfcn.org

Name: al sever
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Date: Wednesday, September 19, 2007
Comment: Johnnny Holman--you're in my book , Xin Loi, Viet Nam. Send me your address and I'll mail you a hardback copy. Can't seem to be able to email you.

Name: Doc 'Skids' Reilly
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Date: Wednesday, September 19, 2007
Comment: Hornet Nation, Thanks so much for the fruit basket, much appreciated. Enjoy your reunion in Branson. AIM HIGH Doc CuChi '67 269th HHC 116th AHC 431st Med Detachment APO 96353

Name: tom clausen
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Date: Wednesday, September 19, 2007
Comment: Doug, I would send him another email because he is usally right on top of thinks. Maybe he did not get your email. I might have a phone number that you can call and talk with Joe. Send me your email address to my home email address tkclaus@paulbunyan.net

Name: Doug Huffman
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Date: Tuesday, September 18, 2007
Comment: Hey Tom, I sent Joe an email but have not heard back from him yet. Maybe soon. I'm still hangin' in there! You doin' OK??

Name: Tom Clausen
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Date: Tuesday, September 18, 2007
Comment: Hey Doug Huffman have you tried the other site I gave you for more honet contacts. Hope things are still ok for you. Take care Tom C

Name: David McAdams
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Date: Sunday, September 16, 2007
Comment: Just had a nice dinner with Tim Walters. He's headed home from training here in PBI and mine begins tomorrow AM. Great to spend time with him again. He was in 2d platoon til early March 67. Really nice guy and great pilot. You all have a great time ikn Branson!

Name: George Cathey
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Date: Sunday, September 16, 2007
Comment: Johnny Holman..Remember you hell! I've been looking for you since you stopped by my shop in Fort Worth too many years ago. I moved to North Central, Arkansas about 18 months ago and am in the process of converting to pure hillbilly lazyness. Hornet Reunion is coming up 1st. weekend of Oct in Branson, MO. so come on over old friend. Glad to hear from you and we WILL keep in touch this time. And that was Ted Horn from Mississippi. Later Brother. "You Done Good"

Name: johnny holman
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Date: Saturday, September 15, 2007
Comment: was with the 116th in 67-68-69 door gunner with stingers retired as a csm and live in olympia wa. I am in a wheel chair due to a car wreck in 2006. would like to hear from any body that rembers me ie tommy horn

Name: Bob Dixon
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Date: Saturday, September 8, 2007
Comment: Sorry I can't make the reunion but I already have previous plans that can't be changed. Hope you all have a great weekend and I look forward to hearing about it.

Name: Michelle Niemeyer (Highsmith)
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Date: Tuesday, September 4, 2007
Comment: Thanks to John Barrera Crewchief, Yellow Jackets, '70-'71 and Linda Clance, I will be attending the reunion for the first time. My Dad, was Jim Highsmith, died April 1st, 1971. I was 1 1/2 years old. I can't wait to meet those who are attending and hear the stories that Linda has promised me to be interesting. See you soon! Michelle Niemeyer (Highsmith)

Name: Pete Humphrey
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Date: Wednesday, August 29, 2007
Comment: Hey Hornets,those of you that are going to the reunion you might want to go to www.dinebranson.com to get a idea where to eat.A lot of bad reviews on some of the places i checked out, food for thought. Pete.

Name: Joe Skarda
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Date: Thursday, August 23, 2007
Comment: Hello Hornets, Just a comment about keeping in touch. I run the Hornet List Server. This is reallt a good way to keep in touch with all your old buddies. Here's how it works: 1st. It's Free and you don't have to change your e-mail address. If I send a message some 60 Hornets get a copy conversly if you send an e-mail all 60 of the other Hornets registered get a copy of your message. It's a great way to keep up withwhat goes on in the Hornet Nation. Or just get a lot of good jokes also. Write me at the above e-mail address above. SeemeinBranson joe

Name: bill d. fugman
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Date: Wednesday, August 22, 2007
Comment: i served with the 116th at cu chi, and wanted to touch base for the first time with anyone who served and knew me. myself and david roman,and steven dunn,were sent to 'silver city','long bien jail' in 68-69. i would like to touch base with them.

Name: Billy Blackmon
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Date: Wednesday, August 22, 2007
Comment: I was an Air Traffic Controller in the Tower at Cu Chi, Tay Ninh and Chu Lai (only one month there) two tours. Talked to Hornets in all places. Flew with some.

Name: DANIEL JOHNSON
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Date: Wednesday, August 22, 2007
Comment: OKAY HORNETS YOU ONLY HAVE A FEW DAYS LEFT TO SIGN UP FOR THE ALL HORNET REUNION IN BRANSON, MO. IN OCTOBER. PLEASE, SEND YOUR MONEY FOR THE ATTENDANCE FEE NOW TO: DAN JOHNSON 4015 AMUR MAPLE DRIVE, BAKERSFIELD, CA. 93311 OR CALL 619-318-6822

Name: Shane Portwod
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Date: Monday, August 20, 2007
Comment: Hi, I am shane portwood, james portwood jr was my uncle. i was wondering if maybe anyone from the hornets had any pictures of him in the war. i took a look at all the ones you had posted and didnt see any. he died in cambodia in may of 1970. he was a gunner. if you could help me find some me and my family would really appreciate it guys. Thanks, shane portwood

Name: Steven Wynkoop
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Date: Friday, August 17, 2007
Comment: I'm rather surprised I didn't see my name. I was with the 116th 1967-68 Crew chief, flew with Tim Walter all year.

Name: Dan Johnson
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Date: Friday, August 10, 2007
Comment: Well guys it appears that we will have a nice turn out for the reunion. I have monies from some 57 with a few more interested and sending their attendance fee. So looks like a good time. For those of you that haven't signed on, your going to miss out. I must have your attendance fee by September 1st. Dan Johnson 4015 Amur Maple Drive. Bakersfield, Ca. 93311 619-318-6822

Name: Doug Huffman
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Date: Thursday, August 9, 2007
Comment: Tom, I work for a power company too! Sunflower Electric Power Corporation in Southwest Kansas. I'm a Computer Systems Technician. Lots of networks and computers to take care of. Been there 20 years. Just like you, hard to retire because of good people and good work! You hang in there. Doug

Name: Tom Clausen
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Date: Wednesday, August 8, 2007
Comment: Hey Doug, Things have been good with me and my family. I have been in touch with Don Chapman. He lives in Florida. I met him last year at the VHPA reunion in Washington DC. I also met with Gary Wilfley, John Barrera, Roger Price, and Mike Barlow. We all had a great time in DC. This will be my second reunion and I'm really looking forward to it. It is getting harder for me to remember all the guys we served with but going to these reunion helps to shake the cob webs loose. I'm with you on the pink bellies!!! I couldn't handle them either. Doug where do you live at and what have you been up to? I live in Northern Minnesota and I work for a power company called Minnesota Power. I been with this company for 30 years now. Every now and again I think about retirering but I really like my job and company. They treat me really well and I still enjoy coming to work. Take care and keep in touch. Tom C

Name: Doug Huffman
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Date: Wednesday, August 8, 2007
Comment: Hey Tom, glad to hear from you. Hope things are going well with you too. I was looking through some ol' pictures of 'nam and the stingers and you are in several of them! Do you know or have been in touch with any of the guys we were with over there?? I don't know about the reunion. Usually when I plan on anything something always comes up! And I still remember all those 'Pink Bellies' I got in the Stingers and I sure couldn't handle them now.LOL

Name: Tom Clausen
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Date: Wednesday, August 8, 2007
Comment: Hi Doug Huffman, yes I do remember you and I hope things are going well for you. We are having a 116th all Honets reunion this year in Branson Mo. Also there is another site for this group that you may be interested in Contact Joe Skarda at jskarda@suddenlink.com You need to sign up through Joe. If you are intrested in the reunion contact Dan johnson.

Name: Doug Huffman
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Date: Saturday, August 4, 2007
Comment: I'll get it right yet guys!! I was in 'nam in 71-72. The 116th AHC and Stingers in 71 until the company stood down. Not enough time in country to go home. I got orders to report to the 173rd in two weeks across the flight line when everybody else left. I moved in the commanding officer's old hooch until that two weeks was up. The MP's checked on me from time to time because I had the only light on in the whole company. Sorry for all the confusion on the years!! Please cut me some slack. I'm older, slower, and having memory lapses I guess!!

Name: Doug Huffman
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Date: Saturday, August 4, 2007
Comment: Correction: I was in the Stingers in 71-72 not 70-71. Sorry guys, I'm gettin' older,slower, and memory not like it used to be either!

Name: Doug Huffman
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Date: Saturday, August 4, 2007
Comment: I was a door gunner on Stingers Gun Ships in 70-71 in Chu Lai and Da Nang. The pilots I remember were, Chapman,Wilfley,Mann,Posey and gunners/crewchiefs, Clausen,Estes,Seymour,Simon,Neff,Johnson. If anyone knows of any of these guys or anybody else I served with, I would sure enjoy talking to them! I just ran into a pilot who told me about this site! Thanks to whoever started it and keeping it going! I was the last one left in Da Nang when the company stood down. I didnt have enough time in country to get to go home with the other guys! I stayed in the commanding officers hooch after everyone left for two weeks then my orders were to report across the flight line to the 173rd! Memories I'll never forget! Good to hear from all you ol' boys! Y'all hang in there and Remain Calm!!!

Name: Dan Johnson
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Date: Friday, August 3, 2007
Comment: BRASON ALL HORNET REUNION JUST 60 DAYS AWAY. Guys I need to know who all is coming by September 1st, so that I can order the dinners. So I need everyone to let me know by the end of August if you are coming. The Reunion is October 6th through the 8th, with the Behive being open October 4th through the 8th. Please, email Dan Johnosn @ hornet987@hotmail.com with your conformation and send us your check for $27 / person attendance fee, that includes the BBQ Dinner. Come and have fun.

Name: Tom Pool
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Date: Saturday, July 14, 2007
Comment: George, buddy, you are the best of the best.

Name: George Cathey
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Date: Wednesday, July 11, 2007
Comment: Tom Pool, yes, it has been 40 years and I too grin each morning knowing that we all did hand to hand combat with the devil himself and we came out on top. What a great pleasure to have done it in such fine company. For you my friend, Any Time, Any Place, Any Way!

Name: Tom Pool
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Date: Wednesday, July 11, 2007
Comment: Although I haven't heard from them lately, George Cathy, Tom Callahan, Rick Price and I are 40 years older and I know I am grateful for the 14,600 sunrises and sunsets since our faithful day in the Iron Trangle. I suspect Terry Henry, Mike Atkinson, and John Holman are glad we stuck around while they "lollygaged" in the ditch. A battalion of NVA and two Stinger ships, that's a fair fight, but we came pretty close to losing that day. George, who said you couldn't catch a bullet in your teeth. Tom and I have our scars, but damn, 40 years!!! I drink my coffee with a grin on my face every day I see the sunrise.

Name: micheal hilfer
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Date: Tuesday, July 3, 2007
Comment: Saying Hi to Robert McCurdy from St Robert, Mo give me a call.

Name: Freddie Serna
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Date: Saturday, June 30, 2007
Comment: I found out that Stephen C. Chasin, Jack R. Smith, James Portwood Jr.and my brother Herman Serna names were sent on the Stardust mission which was launched on February 7, 1999 carrying the two microchips. Two copies of each chip were installed on the spacecraft (for a total of four chips). Two of the microchips (#1 & #2) are inside the Sample Return Capsule, and will return back to Earth with the capsule in the year 2006. The other two chips are on the spacecraft body and will remain in space forever. Does anyone know who entered their names? It had to happen back in 1998. Thank you whoever you are.

Name: Daniel Johnson
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Date: Thursday, June 28, 2007
Comment: Just to let you guys know that I am in the process of moving. My new address is Dan Johnson 4015 Amur Maple Dr. Bakersfield, Ca. 93301. So anyone wanting to send money for the Branson All Hornets Reunion, please, send to that address. See ya in Branson!

Name: Ron Villanova
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Date: Sunday, June 24, 2007
Comment: I was in the 116th AHC from 9/66 to 10/67. Our base camp was originally in Pho Lui and moved to Cu Chi sometime in October. We were all close and shared the bad times with the good. I am proud to have served!

Name: Pat Ronan
Email: None Given
Date: Sunday, June 24, 2007
Comment: A sad day for the Hornets. Hornet 6, Al Woodruff was the proven combat leader that all should strive to be. He will be missed, and never forgotten as long as the Hornets Nation lives on. We will be there for Mrs. Woodruff any time, any way we are needed. Stinger 99

Name: George Cathey
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Date: Sunday, June 24, 2007
Comment: I just want to let you all know that Hornet 6 Al Woodruff passed away Friday around 11:00 PM. I had spoken to him only a few days before and his main thought was of his beloved Hornets and the up coming VHPA reunion. Having served under his command was my great pleasure. You Done Good Sir! George Cathey Al and Joanne Woodruff 2258 E. Downing Circle Mesa, AZ 85213 (480) 835-0202 E-mail: awoodruff5@cox.net Hornet 6 1/68 - 7/68

Name: Robert Chew
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Date: Sunday, June 24, 2007
Comment: Served in Cu Chi Mar 67 to Nov 67, was transfered to 21st Air Recon in Tay Ninh

Name: Grant Isom
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Date: Friday, June 22, 2007
Comment: Glad to see all of you guys are still around.. for you 71 crew, a few names..May is in MO,Dugan in NC,Noland in MO,Hazelwood in TNN, Casteel in TNN,lost track of Crow..Cook in Nevada, Tommy Kyle passed away a few years back in an accident, Poucher is gone also. Apollo (Hornet) 22 is in Hawaii, Motor Officer from 70/71 is a lawyer in Wenatchee..can't remember his name.think it startedwith a W. I have a Unit Roster and SSN list around the house somewhere from just before we stood down in 71. YJ 68-15742 . bird went to Bluestars(48th AHC) after we stood down. Final resting place of this bird (mine for a while) is in an LZ N of Sally, ARVN"S pulled it out of the air trying to get out of the LZ, Gunner was killed in recovery bird by the ARVN's as they lifted out RIP Mike Hill... Welcome home all

Name: Dan Johnson
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Date: Monday, June 18, 2007
Comment: Hey Guys, Time is growing short. Let's get signed up for the ALL HORNETS BRANSON REUNION October 6th - 8th. BBQ dinner on the 7th is included in the attendance fee of $27.00 / person. Bring all your photos and rememberances. See all the guys that you have missed seeing all these years. Come one come all, Pilots, crewchiefs, gunners, mainteance, medics, cooks, ect. Send check to; Dan Johnson P.O. Box 1308 Lake Elsinore, Ca. 92531

Name: Jack Throckmorton
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Date: Saturday, June 16, 2007
Comment: Looking for info from any Hornets who may have been supporting the III Corps Mike Force and A-341 east of Bu Dop on 24 March 67. The FAC was Joe Hughes, call sign Rod-(something). Lots of NVA on the LZ. Two SF troopers, CPT Jack T. Stewart and SSG Roger C. Hallberg, were MIA. I was picked up by a gunship the following day. Best Regards, Jack Throckmorton

Name: Frank Reilly
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Date: Saturday, June 16, 2007
Comment: I could't find a Robert Gardener in the data base I have. I don't recall your Dad. I left RVN 6Jan68, before TET. A good friend was KIA at CuChi durinng TET. Gary Humphrey 2/1/1968 36E 52 (Rocket attack). Frank

Name: Cynthia Knoepfel
Email: None Given
Date: Saturday, June 16, 2007
Comment: PS I do not have regular access to email, so please if anyone has any info please do not hesitate to call me at any time! Hey Frank Reilly, if you are reading this, please contact me as soon as you can...Thanks!

Name: Cynthia Knoepfel (Hanley)
Email: None Given
Date: Saturday, June 16, 2007
Comment: Looking for anyone who may have known my father, Mike Hanley. He served as a door gunner, 67-68 and during Tet at Dao Tang and Cu Chi. Was anyone watching the movie "Born Free" at the Cu Chi base camp when the movie screen was blown up? My dad was 18-19 years old when he was in Nam, he was from California, tall, skinny with very blonde hair. If anyone knows him or thinks they may know him, PLEASE call me at (207) 853-4813. I am also looking for one of his buddies, Robert Gardener, but I dont have much info about him other then my dads family lost contact with him after he went back for a second tour. Thank you!!! Cynthia

Name: Frank 'Doc' Reilly
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Date: Wednesday, June 13, 2007
Comment: Joe Skada, I'm attending the VHCMA reunion in Orlando next week. I just found out about Branson. I probably can't afford it. Being on SSDI since '05. :-( Have fun. I can donate a Carving for the raffle, as I did at the Orlando VHPA...116th. Joe Skada won it and the winner gets to design what they want. I can send an example BC. A friend does the Carving. A pilot with the 228th CAV, RVN. Frank

Name: Robert Usher
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Date: Monday, June 11, 2007
Comment: Please update your info on myself and my brother Mike. He is now living in San Antonio, Texas and I live in Pikesville, Md. Nice to see Dave Mcadams is still kicking. Greatest AC I knew and flew with. Lousey on email or replys though.Hope everyone is still good.

Name: David McAdams (Hornet 21 67-68)
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Date: Monday, June 11, 2007
Comment: For Mike Barlow: Was it perhaps Maj Kunde?

Name: Frank Reilly
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Date: Wednesday, June 6, 2007
Comment: Weldon, I was the case officer on Family Contacts Commitee case #330. Gunderson, Fox and McDonald. I will BC you what I have. Frank 116th AHC '67 re: Name: Weldon Washburn Email: whwashburn@wildblue.net Date: Tuesday, April 17, 2007 Comment: I'm looking for someone who remembers when my ship went down and I was the only suvivor. It was on May 5th 1970. My crew members were Gunderson,Fox and McDonald. I would like to hear from anyone who remembers me. Thank You and GOD Bless

Name: Bob Clark
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Date: Tuesday, June 5, 2007
Comment: I was in flight school (68-505) with Derrell Clemmer. What a great guy I still miss him. I found out he had been shot the previous day when I flew to Chu Chi to see him. I was a new AC in the 118th Thunderbirds over in Bein Hoa. We were both from Oklahoma where I still live. I recently flew to a small town near Derrell's home town and people in the area still remember him. Thanks, Robert Clark Thunderbird 18

Name: Ed Harrison
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Date: Friday, May 25, 2007
Comment: Hey Paul, recieved the wine yesterday, and it will sit on my mantel and get old and dusty but will hold alot of vewry good memories, both old and new. Thanks Fast Eddy

Name: Mike Barlow
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Date: Thursday, May 24, 2007
Comment: This is for JJ. Was it Major Kuntz that was the C.O. during that time?? That's a name that I remember, but I'm not sure if the time frame is right. Mike B.

Name: Mike Barlow
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Date: Thursday, May 24, 2007
Comment: Paul, I never got a chance to thank you for that great Hornet wine!! What a wonderful surprize. You are the man!!!! Mike

Name: Dan Johnson
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Date: Thursday, May 10, 2007
Comment: Hey Hornets, This may be your last opportunity to see some of your old Hornet friends. Some of our more senior Hornets are getting starting to get there in age, so lets get together. If you haven't made plans for Branson yet, talk to the little woman and come visit. You'll be sorry you didn't. Dan

Name: Rolla Breed
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Date: Wednesday, May 9, 2007
Comment: Paul, Thanks for the site. I was Hornet 25 from June, 66 to June 67. Was in D/3/5 Cav for my second tour May 68 to May 69.

Name: Joe Duvall, 68-69
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Date: Monday, May 7, 2007
Comment: Just got in the NEW Hornet tees shirts. Price went up $25 each including shipping. ( 6 colors) Hornet logo front, 116th AHC HORNETS, Stingers, Yellow Jackets, Beekeppers and Wasps logos on back. Just send Your address, size and check to Joe Duvall, 767 Forest Glen Court, Maitland, FL 32751, All money goes to the Hornet Hover and Cover Fund.

Name: Bob Murphy
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Date: Thursday, May 3, 2007
Comment: Yelow Jackets Crew Cheif 69 & 70 Cu Chi & Chu Lai I just found this web site and see a number of familiar names. I do have a request. I was told that David Gunderson's daughter was looking for anyone who might have pictures of her dad. Some of you might remember David or as we called him "Gunny". He was my crew cheif and I was his gunner in the Yellow Jackets when I first shipped into the 116th from the 4th infantry. Gunny later moved into the Stingers and I took over our ship as crew cheif. Well anyway "Gunny's" gunship was on a gun run when both pilots were hit and gunny along with his gunner tried to take control of the ship. The gunship crashed and his gunner was thrown clear, the two pilots were lost and Gunny past away later. He was a great freind. I do have a number of photo's I found of Gunny so if you know anyway to make contact with his daughter email me please, I would like to forward these pictures to her. She was just a baby when Gunny say her last on R&R in Hawaii in '69. Thank you.

Name: JJ Garcia
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Date: Wednesday, May 2, 2007
Comment: Hello Fellow Hornets, Sorry that I won't be attending the Reno reunion. I need assistance from the flightline. Does anyone remember the name of the company commander for the 116th during period August and September 1970 and where I can make contact with him? Hope you guys have a great time in Reno. I will be up in Minneapolis, MN during that time frame so John Barrera take plenty of pictures. Hope all you guys are in good health and enjoying the good life. Take care and god bless!!

Name: mike phillips
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Date: Tuesday, April 24, 2007
Comment: I am looking forward to the reno reunion will be flying horizon air flight#7546 arriving 0940 Friday 4MAY07. My cell is 714-720-6451. Anybody else going to see the elvis costello show on friday night? also should I bring my pentax camera for a group photo?

Name: dan johnson
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Date: Tuesday, April 24, 2007
Comment: All Hornets: Currently we have 33 people that have confirmed that they are coming to the Branson All Hornet Reunion this October 6th - 8th. I see a lot of emails of people saying they are coming to the reunion but have not confirmed with me or sent in their attendance fee of $27.00 / person. So HORNETS lets get signed up and get your money in. The fee includes a BBQ dinner and the rest goes to the Hover and Cover Fund. Dan Johnson P.O. Box 1308 Lake Elsinore, Ca. (619) 318-6822

Name: Ed Harrison
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Date: Tuesday, April 24, 2007
Comment: Well I arrive in Reno at o dark 30 on friday and am looking forward to seeing old faces as well as meeting new ones, by the wau=y i don't drink any more so if a DD is needed I'm your man. Fast Eddy.

Name: Bob Murphy
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Date: Friday, April 20, 2007
Comment: Weldon, I don't know if you rememeber me I am but I remember that day you went down. Gunny was my first crew cheif when I came into the Yellow Jackets from the 4th infrantry division. I was his gunner and he taught me how to maintain our slick as a crew cheif. Gunny moveed from the Yellow JAckets to the stingers as a Crew cheif and I my MOS was changed to crew cheif and I took over our ship. The day you went down my slick was in for 100 hour maintenenace so I was down that day. What I remember is getting word your gun ship was on a run when Fox & McDonald were both hit. As I think I remember the events I believe you and Gunny tried to put the seat releases but it happen so fast and your were so low you couldn't get to the ship controls fast enough to pull the ship out and it crashed throwing you from the ship. Gunny was, well I'll just say critical and heading in on a medivac to the MASH unit. I saw you in the recouvery unit and at that time you were not able to move but talked a bit about the crash. I remeber when Gunny went to Hawaii to see his wife and new babay, he was a proud DAD and a great freind. This is the first time I have ever discussed this since that day with anyone from our unit. This brings back alot of emotion even after over thirty years. I have a number of pictures of Gunny I found when I pulled alblums from the attic from the Vet Nam days after I found this web site. My memory is a little rough these days but I think thats how it went. I always wondered how you were doing, its great to hear from you. If you would like some pictures of Gunny email me and I would be happy to send you copies. God Bless

Name: Pete Humphrey
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Date: Wednesday, April 18, 2007
Comment: John Baca,were you ever at Ft.Meade Md.Before you went to Nam? I was stationed with a John Baca at Meade and he went to nam after leaving Mead.He was from New Mexico then.I got out in Feb.71.Any body remembers me drop a line i've got a lot of pics i'd like to share. Aim High!

Name: Weldon Washburn
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Date: Tuesday, April 17, 2007
Comment: I'm looking for someone who remembers when my ship went down and I was the only suvivor. It was on May 5th 1970. My crew members were Gunderson,Fox and McDonald. I would like to hear from anyone who remembers me. Thank You and GOD Bless

Name: John Barrera
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Date: Wednesday, April 11, 2007
Comment: Greetings to all Hornets! For those who will be making the trip to Reno next month remember, if your flying in be sure to use the Silver Legacy shuttle to the hotel, it's free. You can also use it to get back to the airport. If your driving, or riding be safe on the roads we'll wait for you. My cell # is 408)858-2019, Mike Barlow's is 310)738-9237 if you need help when you get to Reno. See you all soon! John.

Name: Joe Skarda
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Date: Friday, April 6, 2007
Comment: Hello all Hornets and many thinks to Paul. I'm sure we all appreciate this more than he knows. I was in the Jackets/Stingers as a gunner in 68-69. I run a list server for Hornets and have about 60 young men but 'old' Hornets as members now. We have lots of chatter (thru e-mails) everyday. If you are intrested just let me know at the e-mail above. Little John Jackets/Stingers 68-69 Cu Chi

Name: Ray Hunziker
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Date: Tuesday, April 3, 2007
Comment: Yellow Jacket 65-67 I plan to see some of you Hornets in Oct. Rolla Breed and I flew a lot of missions.I think most of them on acft. 720. I am going to stay at Lakeside R V Park. Dose anyone plan to Branson in June V.N. Vets homecoming.

Name: Tom Pool Stinger 81
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Date: Tuesday, March 27, 2007
Comment: Paul, It is great to see this back up. I had not been on for a while, but heard about a reunion from Hank Small and Dick Gray. Rolla Breed said something about whipping my rear if I didn't come. I guess he has been living in California too long and got to thinking Disney Land was real. HOOAH!!! "Stingers take the lead!"

Name: Tom McDugald
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Date: Friday, March 23, 2007
Comment: I was a medic with 2/14th, 25th Div: 1967/68 I recently met a young lady who's dad was a door gunner with the 116th. She would like to hear from anyone who remembers him, His name is Michael Hanley and he had a buddy named Robert Gardner. I believe he was there in late '67 or early '68. Mike's daughter's name is Cynthia and her ph # is: 207-853-4813. I remember the Hornets well; your support was always most welcomed! Regards, Tom "Doc" McDugald

Name: Bobbie Pedigo
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Date: Monday, March 19, 2007
Comment: Hey guys, I'm Bob Pedigo, the former 341st AOD commander at Cu Chi during 57 and early 58. I built the east POL and the rearming area south of the POL refueling area. My unit was across the street from the 25th Avn NCO club and my buildingw were all painter yellow with brown gables. We ren the airfield to include ATC, POL, Ammo, PAX scheduling and Crash Rescue. i have a good friend who was in the Hornets that I have lost contact with named Maurice (Mo) Charbonneau. If you know MO please send him my email address. Thanks A guy by name Bryan L. Webb is trying to find the pocket patch of the Hornets to replicate on his flight helmet. I've given him this website address but some of you may want to contact him at bldubya@ hotmail.com. He has a friend who was in the Hornets and wants to surprise him. Bob Pedigo

Name: Dan Johnson
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Date: Monday, March 19, 2007
Comment: Fro the All Hornets Branson Reunion I have all the rooms that I had reserved Booked. You can call Bradford on the Lake at 1-800-864-6811 to book your rooms. However, anyone going to the reunion will still need to send me their attendance fee which includes the BBQ dinner. I will happy to assist with room reservations if you would like me to. I talked with Enoch at Bradford on the Lake last week and most of the Lake View rooms have been fill, but still has a few left. Also has a few cheaper rooms and sme more expensive rooms. Hope to see more people comitting to coming after see so many email saying they are coming. Dan (And I don't take credit cards)

Name: Gary Wisbar
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Date: Sunday, March 18, 2007
Comment: Paul Jenkins If you would send me your e-mail I have got a few pictures for you to look at and possibly identify. I think a couple are of you, mybe a couple of Ross Barlow. and one or two more I don't have a clue about. Gary

Name: Steven R. Miller
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Date: Thursday, March 15, 2007
Comment: Looking forward to the reunion in Reno on May 4. I know that seeing the aged faces of all the brothers will bring back the memories and the camaraderie with which we had.

Name: Paul Jenkins
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Date: Thursday, March 15, 2007
Comment: Today is the Ides of March when in 44 BC Caesar was killed in Rome and on this day, March 15th 1967, forty years ago we had a large mortar attack in Cu Chi that resulted in the death of Robert Crain.

Name: Cliff Henning
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Date: Thursday, March 15, 2007
Comment: I was with the 1stbn.5th Inf. (mech) at Cu Chi 1966-1967. My call sign was Bobcat Bravo 36. I would like to thank all Hornets for your support and courage helping us Bobcats comlete our mission. I would also enjoy with Edwards, Hornet 16 if he is still around. Clifton Henning 1stlt.aus (ret).

Name: Joe Duvall
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Date: Wednesday, March 14, 2007
Comment: Thank you, Paul for the support you give the 116th! Look forward to seeing you in Branson!

Name: Bob Murphy
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Date: Tuesday, March 13, 2007
Comment: June 1969 Cu Chi, I came into the unit from the 4th infantry division as door gunner for David Gunderson in the Yellow Jackets, who was later lost when Davids stinger gun ship was shot down North of Cu Chi. I was at that point crew cheif myself in the Yellow Jackets still in Cu Chi. I left after my first tour was up and state side for 30 days and came back to Cu Chi to find that while I was gone the unit had moved to Chi Lai. So I continued my 2nd tour in Chu Lai until December of 1970 when I got shipped home early. I found this web site about a year or so ago and finally though I would drop a general note. My memory isn't what it use to be but I think I remember a few of the names that have inserted comments over the past months. Also I am sure I could dig up a few pictures of I think John Baca and others.

Name: angela kainga vakatapu
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Date: Thursday, March 8, 2007
Comment: Hi im trying to get in contact with Berry Fieaki. We have the same great great grandparents. Anyone know his contact details. He is a member of the hornet veterens angela kainga vakatapu

Name: John Barrera
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Date: Wednesday, March 7, 2007
Comment: Attention all hornets that plan to attened the Reno mini reunion in May. Reserve your room now or before April 4th to take advantage of the group discount were getting. After April 4th the rates will go up if there are any rooms left. Remember to mention the 116th reunion, and use code Hornet 7. See you there!! John.

Name: Dan Johnson
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Date: Wednesday, March 7, 2007
Comment: Be ye informed: With the additon of Bill Bell I have all the commitment rooms filled. I will be happy to assist you with your rooms if you need help or you can go directly to www.bradfordonthelake.com. To the guys that have signed up, thanks for the commitment. Time for the ALL HORNET BRANSON REUNION will be here before you know it. Dan

Name: al sever
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Date: Friday, March 2, 2007
Comment: Noticed that the price for the rooms at Branson is only $1 more than what we paid per day to park our cars at the Hotel in Washington DC at last year VHPA reunion!!!

Name: Tom Clausen
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Date: Thursday, March 1, 2007
Comment: Hey Dan It sounds like things are looking good for our Branson reunion. I hope more people sign up soon. Thank you for working so hard on this. You are doing a great job. Tom C

Name: Dan Johnson
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Date: Wednesday, February 28, 2007
Comment: Just to bring you guys up to speed on the ALL HORNET BRANSON REUNION. Thus far we have 21 people, Hornets and Wifes, that have said they are going. I have only one room left on our obligation. After that room is filled i can assist you with the rooms or you can book direct. But PLEASE, keep in mind if you book your own rooms, there is still a attendance fee of $27.00 / person. This cover the BBQ dinner and the rest goes into the Hover and Cover Fund to cover additional cost at the reunion. So come on guys let's get going. The time will be here before you know it.

Name: Ginger Cucolo
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Date: Tuesday, February 20, 2007
Comment: Hi, I am a military spouse who is researching ID Tags/Dog Tags for a book I am writing. I am trying to reach active duty, veterans, and family members who have personal stories about (and images of) their Dog Tags. I have a website: www.dogtaghistory.com, and on it there are questionnaires for those that are interested in sharing their stories. Here is the angle: The 100 year anniversary of the official use of military personal identity tags, affectionately known as Dog Tags, recently passed without fanfare. We are currently in a war where the Dog Tag is once again a highly personal item to warriors in every service and their families. Each Dog Tag carries its own human interest story, and is much more than a piece of metal with words and numbers imprinted on it. Receiving it, hanging it around the neck, and feeling it is at once a silent statement of commitment. The tag itself individualizes the human being who wears it within a huge and faceless organization. The armed forces demand obedience, commitment, and duty to a higher cause, but the Dog Tag which hangs privately within their shirts, close to their chests, becomes a part of them. In a way it brings comfort to that fear of every Soldier facing death: I do not want to be forgotten; I will not be unknown. Understanding and sharing the history of Dog Tags and their deeply personal meaning in today's world is at the core of this book. Please check out the site to get more information. Any help getting this information out there would be appreciated. Thank you for your time. Sincerely, Ginger Cucolo

Name: Da Johnson
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Date: Monday, February 19, 2007
Comment: ALL HORNETS, Thought I had better bring something up about the Branson Reunion. here are a limited number of rooms at the hotel where we are having the Reunion. There are a few cheaper rooms and there are some more expensive rooms. So book early. There are additional hotels in the area, but there is no guarantee on the rooms or prices. I only have two Lkae View rooms left. here are other rooms. So once I have these rooms booked you will need to go to brandfordonthelake.com and book your own room. Sorry, but without knowing how many are coming, and this being a first ALL HORNET Reunion in sometime. I uasn't sure of how big a hotel to book. Dan

Name: James P. Howard, Jr
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Date: Monday, February 19, 2007
Comment: 116th Avn Co (Assault Helicopter Separate, 10th Avn Bn, Ft Lewis, WA former commanders: Cpt Obie D. Mullins, Cpt William McBride, Maj. Alfred G. Snelgrove, LTC Lonnie Courson, I was a SPEC 5 and the Unit Clerk (1976?)

Name: Dan Johnson
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Date: Monday, February 19, 2007
Comment: I have added Stan & Gail Perry to the Branson All Hornet morning Report. I only have two rooms left on our commitment of 8 rooms. This commitment was so we could obtain the meeting room at a discounted rate. So All you Honrets out there, no matter what your job lets get signed up. Dan

Name: Dan Johnson
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Date: Tuesday, February 13, 2007
Comment: stan, thus far we have dan johnson, john barrera, joe duvall, joe skarda, linda clance, mike barlow, tom clausen, rolla breed, roger price, alan horton, robert hominick. It's early yet so come on guys sign up. from time to time i will post a list of names signed up. got questions email or call.

Name: Stan Perry
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Date: Monday, February 12, 2007
Comment: How do we find out who is signed up for this Branson Reunion?

Name: Dan Johnson
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Date: Monday, February 12, 2007
Comment: Hay Guys, Lets not forget about the ALL HORNET REUNION in Branson this coming October 6-8. It less than a short 8 months away. I still have 4 dedicated Lake View rooms left for booking. Rooms are $64.30 / night & attendance fee is only $27 / person and that includes the BBQ Dinner. Or you can book your own rooms at bradfordonthelake.com Need information just contact me at hornet987@hotmail.com or call (619) 318-6822.

Name: Bill Chavez
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Date: Sunday, February 11, 2007
Comment: Mr. Baca I forgot to mention that I took over your ship when you left country. Good ,strong aircraft Welcome Home!!

Name: Bill Chavez
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Date: Sunday, February 11, 2007
Comment: JJ I remember that well I thought it was incoming, the next morning i walk by the scene from the night before to see blood all over tops hutch I believe it was his hootch. Dude could not believe shit like that happens. Welcome to Viet Nam!

Name: JJ Garcia
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Date: Friday, February 9, 2007
Comment: Attention in the company area!! Just wanted to know if anyone out there in the Hornets flightline that served during 70-71 can relate to this story. Chu Lai- I had just returned from a flare mission and when I got my hooch I decided to heat some of those bean and weenies. We all remember those, right guys! Anyway, I walked to the rear of the hooch where the day room was located and all of a sudden I hear this huge boom and the hooch shook! I was in my skivies and fell to the ground. I heard someone scream "Incoming!" and I started to low crawl to the bunker and as I did so I got splinters all over my knees from the floor. It was only one bang but nevertheless I moved quickly to the bunker. Once inside I heard the all clear. Then I heard the guys outside saying to one another that someone tried to frag the maintenance sergeant. Someone had thrown a frag between the hooches and injured some pilots that were playing cards in their dayroom. My sleeing area was right behind the pilot's dayroom and lucky for me that I just happened to be in the rear otherwise I would have gotten killed that night. I noticed shrapenal all through my pillow and my footlocker. Most of us were in our underwear when they ordered us to form up in front of the orderly.I think I was rotating back home shortly after that and never heard on what happened. Doe this ring a bell with anyone out there?

Name: JOHN BACA
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Date: Friday, February 9, 2007
Comment: THE ADDRESS ON WHITETAIL IS CORRECT JJ GARCIA I LOOK FORWARD TO HEARING FROM YOU AND CATCHING UP ON THE PAST 37 YEARS.I'VE BEEN HERE IN TUCSON FOR THE PAST 11 YEARS AND HAVE SLOWED DOWN WITH LIFE A LITTLE BIT. CAN HARDLY WAIT TO RECEIVE YOUR LETTER TAKE CARE JOHN

Name: Thomas Lile
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Date: Friday, February 9, 2007
Comment: I was a cook with the 116th in Cu Chi in 66 and 67 I am trying to find some of the other cooks that was thier at that time can anyone out thier help me. Idont think there are many of us from 66 left.

Name: JJ Garcia
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Date: Friday, February 9, 2007
Comment: Hey John Baca, I was giving up on you. I did send you a letter to the Blossom Court address but was returned. Glad to hear from you! I thought that I was losing whatever marbles I have left upstairs!! I went ahead and sent a letter to whitetail road in marana. Is this the right address?

Name: JOHN BACA
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Date: Thursday, February 8, 2007
Comment: JJ GARCIA I REMEMBER THAT DAY AS IF IT WAS YESTERDAY. I'VE BEEN READING THIS GUESTBOOK FOR A WHILE NOW AND MAYBE IT'S TIME I SAID HELLO I LIVE IN TUCSON AND AM IN THE BOOK. I WISH YOU WELL JJ AND GIVE ME A CALL JOHN

Name: Bill Reid
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Date: Sunday, February 4, 2007
Comment: Thank goodness Guestbook is back . Think I'll be able to make a reunion or 2 this year. My old airplane is painted in Stinger colors -lots of red. Were in Las Vegas,NV. area now after years in Southern Calif. Reading a post by Pat Ronan about spotting a aircraft in RVN. I remember seeing a Bonanza parked on a airstrip near Tay Ninn backin 68. AIM HIGH Bill Reid

Name: Frank "Doc" Reilly
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Date: Friday, February 2, 2007
Comment: Correction 116th not the 166th. XIN LOI Frank On October 22, 1971, UH-1H #66-16917 of 116th AHC

Name: Frank Reilly
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Date: Friday, February 2, 2007
Comment: On October 22, 1971, UH-1H #66-16917 of 166th AHC crashed in IFR conditions while flying a resupply mission. Lost with the aircraft were WO1 Roy Barnes, WO1 Pat Gerard Brannon, SP5 Daniel Grover Dye, and SGT Randall Eugene Maggio. In May of 2003, Brandie L Barnes, Roy Barnes’ daughter, contacted Jim Schueckler through the Virtual Wall web site asking about adding remembrances concerning her fat

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