GUESTBOOK
2010
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Thanks again, Jack, for what I know must be a labor of love. Excellent material for anyone who would take the time to try to understand a critical time frame in our experience in SE Asia.
Jesse Blanco <lawyerjblanco@gmail.com>San Antonio, Texas USA - Saturday, March 20, 2010 at 20:14:29 (EDT)
Thanks for a great site, Jack. You and I shared many experiences on joint missions in 1967-1968 when you were Blue One and I was Crocodile Six of the 119th AHC flying in the Central Highlands and "elsewhere," and later when you were Gator Three with the same unit. I appreciate your contributions to the army and to its history! Thanks for your service. Will visit your site again soon. Best wishes to you and yours. Don, MAA (retired)
Don Martin <croc-6@suddenlink.net>Seminole, Oklahoma USA - Saturday, March 13, 2010 at 11:54:53 (EST)
I served at Kontum 63/64 Magg Tm 22 under the 73rd Avn Co Was AC crew and armorer.
CWO Bobby Newman was ex-SF NCO so he kept my butt out trouble He was top notch pilot and didn,t need a map as he spent a lot of time in Vietnam and surrounding countries. I feel for these folks in these new wars in Middle east. We had more leadway in Vietnam in fighting back these folks have to follow to mant damm rules which does harm to them. God bless you and God Bless American and the Men and Women Who Defend It..
State College, PA USA - Monday, March 08, 2010 at 21:43:47 (EST)
this was very good work
tierra lewis <tdl12342003@yahoo.com>fort lee, va - Monday, March 01, 2010 at 12:02:07 (EST)
Very proper work, thx!
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- Monday, February 22, 2010 at 17:28:50 (EST)
Thanks for the site, my husband served in Vietnam but doesnt talk much about it.
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- Sunday, February 21, 2010 at 15:49:58 (EST)
Thank you very much for you account of the battle of Kontum.
Mike
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- Saturday, February 20, 2010 at 21:46:33 (EST)
Thanks for all your hard work Jack. Enjoyed your book, emotional at times, brought back many memories. I was with the 57 AHC from Sept 69 to Sept 70 Kontum and AnKhe.
Steve Ostendorf <sobikn@gmail.com>Redding, CA USA - Saturday, February 20, 2010 at 21:14:03 (EST)
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Highland, CA - Saturday, February 20, 2010 at 18:31:40 (EST)
Served with 1/92nd Arty 68-69. Involved in battle of Ben Het as air observer attached to 219th Avn. Served with 57th Aslt Hel Co 71-72. Lost too many friends during that time frame( Battle of Kontum ).
Tom Schalk <postman52499@yahoo.com>Houston, TX USA - Tuesday, February 09, 2010 at 13:38:35 (EST)
Very good website!
Hifa, Lebanon Lebanon - Thursday, February 04, 2010 at 19:54:03 (EST)
I was in Kontum from Feb.69 to Nov.69 with the fwd. air contollers ALO/FAC.I was an air craft mechanic at the air field. Lived on the MACV compound .
Tom Chifalo <tchifalor@yahoo.com>Walnut Grove, CA USA - Wednesday, February 03, 2010 at 22:02:38 (EST)
Served with 52nd Sec Det at Camp Holloway 1970. Flew to many of the areas up and around Kontum. Great site.
Tony Rypkowski <oldrypper@comcast.net>Canton, Michigan - Saturday, January 30, 2010 at 18:12:01 (EST)
Great site. It brings back memories of Ben Het and II Corps in general. The Battle of Ben Het I participated in was in Feb-March 1969. I was the 2nd Brigade, 4th Inf Div liaison officer "selected" to coordinate fires and keep our HQ at Dak To advised of enemy strength, loses, etc. I have an account of this battle (the beginning of the NVA's Operation Dien Bien Phu) in which the goal was for the NVA to overrun the camp and claim a significant victory over RVN and US Forces. They failed. Anyone can check out my web site or Amazon for my book: Stand To...A Journey to Manhood. I have also sent copies to our 4th ID Soldiers in Afghanistan as well as assisted three high school students honor Soldiers whose names appear on "The Wall", the Vietnam Memorial in Washing, DC. Like you, I have sent copies to my old high school and adopted them to let them know of the real story of our participation and struggles of the common Soldier. I would like to link to your site and request reciprocal link should you be interested. BTW my book was just selected as the Gold Medal Founder's Award for 2009 by the Military Writer Society of America. Great organization.
Columbus, GA USA - Thursday, January 28, 2010 at 13:52:25 (EST)
Great contents. I love the site
Astrid
Tampa, FL USA - Tuesday, January 26, 2010 at 18:55:31 (EST)
Nice site :)
Daniel Ford <danford100@gmail.com>US - Thursday, January 21, 2010 at 12:31:38 (EST)
I also served with HHC of the 52d CAB from 70-71. Know the area well. brings back lots of memories. Thanks
Danny Houk <dhouk@comcast.net>USA - Monday, January 18, 2010 at 11:33:22 (EST)
fogot to mention the years 73-74 mny people forget that alot of diferent countriies sent us boys back and forth.we did the best we could per ardua ad astra
bruce rogers <mr_mrs_rogers@hotmail.com>barriere, british columbia canada - Wednesday, January 13, 2010 at 08:21:12 (EST)
served with u.s.a.f. sqdn out of comox b.c.made 3 trips da nang ,pleiku,ankhe
bruce rogers <mr_mrs_rogers@hotmail.com>barriere, british colmbia canada - Wednesday, January 13, 2010 at 07:55:52 (EST)
Nice site
David Smith <mrbluesman86@yahoo.com>Ash, Somerset UK - Sunday, January 10, 2010 at 14:55:03 (EST)
Interesting site. I was at Pleiku (II Corps RED), leaving Jan. 72.
Mike Hoy <MHoy525@gmail.com>Grand Blanc, MI USA - Thursday, January 07, 2010 at 23:08:46 (EST)