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| Name: | MIKE VAN RYN |
| E-mail address: | mpiranio@bellsouth.net |
| Comments: | happy new year all. I WAS 11B security from mar 67 to jul 68 i would like to hear from any one from that time period.i still have all the tet pictures . also im in one of Kens photos . hope to hear from you. happy new year. Mike |
| Name: | Ken Yeager |
| E-mail address: | krygwy@rocketmail.com |
| Comments: | I wish all former 12th CAG members and their families a very Merry Christmas and a safe and happy 2012. |
| Name: | gene h. joseph |
| E-mail address: | gene_joseph@msn.com |
| Comments: | I was originally given orders for this group.
After processing out of the 90th Repl. Bn. were were assembled in front of HQ, 185th Maint. Bn and all of us were asked who could type? Two of us raised out hand, were asked to fall out, go inside and take a typing test. After which we wer re-assigned to HQ. |
| Name: | Doug Miller |
| E-mail address: | dougmiller94566@gmail.com |
| Comments: | Assistant Aviation Safety Officer from about March 1969 to October 1969 working for CPT Joe Winters. Returned in November 1971 as Group Aviation Safety Officer until early return in August 1972. |
| Name: | Kurt Birkenhagen |
| E-mail address: | surgeonbirk@gmail.com |
| Comments: | I was group flight surgeon during Col Fern's command.
Really enjoyed the site and would love to hear from any of my buds. |
| Name: | Jim McCann |
| E-mail address: | jmccann85@wowway.com |
| Comments: | Very nice site. I was with HHC 214th Cbt Avn Bn at Bearcat. We always enjoyed our trips to the 12th Group HQ. It was always "strictly business" we never stopped at the EM Club before going back. LOL |
| Name: | Stacey Douglas Jones |
| E-mail address: | sdj@bydesign.us |
| Comments: | My uncle, Mike Uhlig, served with the 12th in February 1967 for a total of 6 days before piloting a chopper that crashed killing all on board. I am hoping someone might remember him and have more information for us. As with any casualty, the loss it leaves the family is a hole in their universe that is never filled. My grandmother never got over the loss of her only son, and my mother, their only other child, still misses her little brother.
Here is Mike's profile. Can any in the group provide any additional information? Michael Steven Uhlig Warrant Officer PERSONAL DATA Home of Record: Granada Hills, CA Date of birth: 05/11/1945 MILITARY DATA Service: Army of the United States Grade at loss: W1 Rank: Warrant Officer ID No: W3155150 MOS: 062B: Helicopter Pilot, Utility and Light Cargo Single Rotor Length Service: 01 Unit: 334TH AHC, 145TH AVN BN, 12TH AVN GROUP, 1ST AVIATION BDE, USARV CASUALTY DATA Start Tour: 02/10/1967 Incident Date: 02/16/1967 Casualty Date: 02/16/1967 Age at Loss: 21 Location: Province not reported, South Vietnam Remains: Body recovered Identified: 02/24/1967 Casualty Type: Non-hostile, died while missing Casualty Reason: Helicopter - Crew Casualty Detail: Air loss or crash over land Many thanks from a proud American for all you did in service to this country. I honor each and every member of the armed services every chance I get, especially the men and women who served in Vietnam. Stacey Douglas Jones |
| Name: | Phillip Beckstead |
| E-mail address: | pmbeckstead@cox.net |
| Comments: | 1969/70 HHC |
| Name: | Bill Webb |
| E-mail address: | us66bill@comcast.net |
| Comments: | USAF SSGT. assigned to Forward Air Control Liason at the bunker IIFFV on Plantation. Approx. 6 USAF communications and 6 weather weenies. We had a hooch near the comm tower. Survived the attack of Feb 23, 1969. Hardly ever hear anything about the attacks all around country that several days. John Levitow, USAF, was overhead that night in a C-47 Spooky, helping protect us and earned the MOH for saving his aircraft. Thanks to the 552 MPs HQ/HHC and all the rest who manned the perimeter that few days. |
| Name: | Steve Kellberg |
| E-mail address: | hrider60@yahoo.com |
| Comments: | Just stopped by to see who has been here as of late. Was with 12th from July 70 to March 71. Crewed for Corn Cob Six and Col. Fern. Gunner Hans Sig and pilot CW2 Carter. |
| Name: | Don |
| E-mail address: | dtetelcom@yahoo.com |
| Comments: | Nice site, really enjoyed it!
Wayne, e-mail me. The mail I use is not configured to work with the link I click for e-mailing you. I think I can help you find some of your friends that you lost contact with. Thanks! |
| Name: | Earl Frank Rice Sp4 |
| E-mail address: | morgancasa@sbcglobal.net |
| Comments: | I served with the HHC 12 Combat Aviation Group from August 1968 until April 1969, as a Medic. I worked with Charlie Pearson, Sgt. Ralph Terry, Major Eric Lindstrom, and Captain Snodgrass(Doctors). |
| Name: | Phil Keesee |
| E-mail address: | philk146@gmail.com |
| Comments: | I served as door gunner then crew chief for Blackjack 6, Col Lambert from about April to Dec. of 68. Have several pics of our ship and the Col. but will have to locate them to send.
Keep up the good work Wayne |
| Name: | Walt Fafata |
| E-mail address: | WFafata@embarqmail.com |
| Comments: | I really appreciate that you maintain this site. Not many people from my time there (65-66) but really appreciate reading the comments and looking at the photos. |
| Name: | Eugene Warren |
| E-mail address: | godfather12@verizon.net |
| Comments: | I was with the 12th Group from around June or July, 1968
to March 1969. I worked in S-3 as a Draftsman/Illustrator. the S-3 was headed by LTC Volzo at the time. Also, there was a MAJ Zahn there at that time. My co-hort at the latter part of my tour was Spec 5 Jerry Henderson and my room mate was PFC Swann. The 1st Sgt at S-3 was a SFC Kunish.If anyone remembers'any of these guys, contact me. |
| Name: | Phillip Beckstead |
| E-mail address: | pmbeckstead@gmail.com |
| Comments: | I was in S-2 in 69-70 in 12 combat aviation group and Col Dantos driver. Corn Cob six was the commander |
| Name: | Robert W. Frost |
| E-mail address: | robertfrost75@yahoo.com |
| Comments: | I began my tour in August '70 flying for the 195th Assault Helicopter Company. When the unit stood down in December, I moved over to 12 CAG to assume the open slot for Executive Officer of HHC,12th Group. I was a 1LT and served under the command of CPT Louis Scipioni at HHC. Col Fern was Group Commander. I completed my tour in August '71 at HHC, 12th Group. |
| Name: | Guy Souza |
| E-mail address: | gsouza@lydall.com |
| Comments: | I was at 12th CAG during the '68 TET Offensive. |
| Name: | James Harris |
| E-mail address: | Harrisprivateer@yahoo.com |
| Comments: | Would enjoy hearing from 12 GP 69-70 members.
Was a Cpt. in G-3. Anyone know whereabouts of: Lt.Gehring (Med), Cpt. Les Rooker (G-3), CW3 Phillips, Lt. Coker, Sp5 Stephen Johnson, Sp4 Deril Loyd, Col. Dudley Price. |
| Name: | ken johnson |
| E-mail address: | vietvet65@gmail.com |
| Comments: | Hey,was a scout with C trp, 3/17th....interviewed and got the job flying Col John Hughes (Corn Cobb 6) and Col leo Turner...was a hoot....
ken johnson Ltc, US Army retired |
| Name: | Ken Yeager |
| E-mail address: | krygwy@rocketmail.com |
| Comments: | I would like to wish everyone a very Merry Christmas and a wonderful and health New Year. I hope that our men and women serving overseas in all branches of the military and civilian service have a safe holiday and are home soon. |
| Name: | Larry Wilson |
| E-mail address: | lwilson@hisolutions.net |
| Comments: | Wishing everyone a Happy Thanksgiving. |
| Name: | Terry O. Phillips |
| E-mail address: | tophillips@ccim.net |
| Comments: | Served under Captain Jeff Tuller, July 1969 - April 1970 |
| Name: | Max Dover |
| E-mail address: | md5903@comcast.net |
| Comments: | So good to see so many from memory lane. Hope all are doing well. I was Col Fern's driver from Nov. 70 until he left in June 71, then suntanned at our Ed. Ctr. until I derosed. Some may remember that my younger brother Randy arrived in May of 71 and we shared a room until I left in August 71. He was the RATT Rig operator at night in the Comm. Bunker. He died in November 2008 from many related diseases Agent Orange, Lymphoma and overworked heart. Strangely, after I left he supposedly received two Bronze Stars for action. He never talked of this and I learned it when the Army sent his DD-214 for his burial. My question is does anyone have knowledge of what he did? I would like to learn more of what his actions were or he did after I left. |
| Name: | paul karaviotou |
| E-mail address: | paul.karaviotou@haworth.com |
| Comments: | Viewed with great delight all the postings and short notes. This was a treasured walk down memory lane. I am not familiar with any of the folks imaged on the site, although the places and times in many instances are reminisent of days gone by. I was stationed at III Corp IIFFV 53RD Signal BN 96266 from 2/67-2/68 as a 72b20. Again many thanks and God Bless........paul |
| Name: | Ken Yeager |
| E-mail address: | kyeager@greennet.de |
| Comments: | I encourage all former military members to sign up with TogetherWeServed.com which is a website for former and active duty military members and a good tool to link up with former buddies. Cost is free to register but costs a small amount to get the full benefits.
NOTE - I have no personal or financial interest in the site. |
| Name: | NICK CAMPO |
| E-mail address: | LIFESTYLES@OPTONLINE.NET |
| Comments: | This message is to Ken Yeager--- for some reason I keep getting a failure to deliver message when I use your emaill address. I see you have two and I have tried both with no luck. It looks as if you will have to reach me and correct the address. Sorry-- I was looking to catch up old friend, but I keep getting shot down...............Nick Campo
5-14-10 11:34am e.s.t. |
| Name: | Jim Farrar |
| E-mail address: | jfarrar@provide.net |
| Comments: | I was assigned to HHC 12th Combat Aviation Group from 1971-1972. I worked in the Motor Pool. I was the "parts clerk". There was SSG John Blount, SP5 Sumner Gordon, SP4 Terry Moore and SP4 David Imhoff. We had our motor pool mascot, a dog we found in Saigon, named Rex.
I used to drive the "club girls" home at night after the EM Club closed. It was run by SP5 Arnett. We had a lot of good times in that EM Club. Always a treat when an Australian Band was playing there. Remember the movies that used to be shown on Friday and or Saturday nights outside under the pavillion? |
| Name: | NICK CAMPO |
| E-mail address: | LIFESTYLES@OPTONLINE.NET |
| Comments: | KEN IT WOULD BE GOOD HEARING FROM YOU OR ANY OF THE BOYS. I WOUND UP GOING BACK TO COLLEGE FOR ARCHITECTURAL DRAFTING AND DESIGN. I HAVE OFTEN THOUGHT OF THE TIME SPENT ON THE RADIOS AND REMEMBER WELL THE GOOD TIMES AND THE BAD. IF ANYONE READS THIS AND REMEMBERS ME, WELL JUST DROP ME A LINE TO THE EMAIL ADDRESS I GAVE................NICK |
| Name: | Robert W. Frost |
| E-mail address: | robertfrost75@yahoo.com |
| Comments: | I served as the Executive officer of HHC, 12th Aviation Group (Combat) from Dec. '70 to Aug. '71. Louis Scipioni, CPT was C.O. from October '70 to August '71 |
| Name: | Arthur C. Bonevich |
| E-mail address: | ACBaircav17@aol.com |
| Comments: | Lookin' Good, and I thank you for the look see.
And the memories. Artie, Scout's Out Co A 1st Avn Bn / 52nd Avn Bn (155th AHC) Stagecoach / Falcons Ban Me Thuot 1965 C & A Trp 3/17 Air Cav Charliehorse / Silverspur Scout's DiAn 1969/70 Newport News, VA |
| Name: | Alan Beauchamp |
| E-mail address: | beaucaj@yahoo.com |
| Comments: | Was with the 12th from January 1967 until I transfered to 3/17 Air Cav. I am in one of Dennis Krumwiede's pictures although I don't remember it. |
| Name: | George (Butch) Pettitt |
| E-mail address: | georgepettitt@verizon.net |
| Comments: | This is a great site. I wish we could get more pictures. Does anyone remember me? I was there from Sept.69-Jul.70 |
| Name: | Scott Snyder |
| E-mail address: | ascottsnyder@hotmail.com |
| Comments: | Transferred from 56th Transportation and crewed Caribou with Ronnie Mills. Lost to Air Force in 1966 went to Hueys, flightline ran by CWO Ralph Guiowitz and crewed triple zeros for Colonel Raymond Jones.
If you know me or any of these people get back with me please. |
| Name: | Ken Yeager |
| E-mail address: | krygwy@greennet.de |
| Comments: | Just want to wish all comrades-in-arms, past and present, a wonderful Christmas and a safe and happy 2010.
Ken |
| Name: | Haroland M. Patterson |
| E-mail address: | harolandc@aol.com |
| Comments: | In was in HHC from May 68 until Aug 68 as the Company supply Sgt until i was promoted to E-7 and move to the 210th Cbt Avn Bn at Long Thanh North as the Bn S-4 Sgt |
| Name: | Rance Jurevwicz, Capt., USA, Ret |
| E-mail address: | admin@veteranprograms.com |
| Homepage URL: | http://www.veteranprograms.com |
| Comments: | http://www.veteranprograms.com/id1070.html
Wonderful website. I am always amazed at the depth of information on this website. Also, did you know that we have the updated list of ALL PRESUMPTIVE CONDITIONS that many veterans do not know about? Veterans are encouraged to take a look, they may be eligible for lots of benefits and not know it. http://www.veteranprograms.com/id1070.html |
| Name: | William Conidi |
| E-mail address: | wconidi@msn.com |
| Comments: | I was sent TDY from 9th trans.Co II Field Force in First part of 1967 I as a Crew Chief but I cannot find any record of it. Can you help? |
| Name: | Dave Sullivan |
| E-mail address: | david.sullivan@usi.biz |
| Comments: | I worked in the Surgeon's Office from Jan 66-Dec 66. I remember your Doug Rutledge, Frank Barber, Evan Juan and not many other names. I remember the faces though and I was in both "the Villa", Tan Son Knut and Long Binh. I ended up an insurance broker. I also went back in and stayed in the Army for a total of 34 years active and reserve.
One story I recall is the night in Ton Son Nhut we were mortared and a Private named Van Buskirk (? sp) was severely injured. One of the SFC's that worked in the S3 in Ton Son Knut came out, covered him until it was over and carried him to the dispensary. Later that night was Dr (MAJ) Magnus showing up with a .25 cal pistol, drunk and trying to shoot out the street lights. Everyone was laughing their head off. |
| Name: | Joe Edes |
| E-mail address: | tetvets68@yahoo.com |
| Homepage URL: | http://http://www.nonags.org/members/raffia/ |
| Comments: | Joe Kudelka's first picture is of a Jeep with Linda on the windshield. Remember Dot, the 3/4 ton truck that picked up replacements and took us on the first leg of the trip back home? Anyone have a photo? I also remember we had a few "extra vehicles" that had to be parked at the PX when the IG came around to inventory. |
| Name: | Ken |
| E-mail address: | krygwy@rocketmail.com |
| Comments: | As a former HHC 12th CAB member, I would love to be in contact with those who served with me during the 2/68-1-69 time frame. And while I am not promoting anything for profit, I recommend folks sign up at the
Hey, we are getting older and some have already passed on. Let's try to link and trade lies. Ken |
| Name: | Denny Krumwiede |
| E-mail address: | dbleagle@wigi.us |
| Comments: | I was at HHC from Jan 2, 67 till Dec 20??, 67. Lucked out being sent there since I was a 11b mos. I was a security guard for approx. 6 months and the I was the mail clerk for the remainder of my duty. Just found out about this site from Herman Christensen 7-13-09. Hermie was in Personnel while there.
Great site. Thanks |
| Name: | joe kudelka |
| E-mail address: | slojoe513@att.net |
| Comments: | I WAS STATIONED WITH THE 12TH COMBAT AVIATION GROUP DURING THE TET OFFENSIVE AND THESE PICTURES OF THE GROUP ARE GREAT. THEY BRING BACK ALOT OF GOOD AND BAD MEMORIES. JK |
| Name: | Herman C. Christensen |
| E-mail address: | bubbagram2@aol.com |
| Comments: | I was assigned to S-l, from 1967to1969. I was the NCOIC when I left July "69. I worked under COL. Psaki, COL. Lambert, and ? Names familiar were Crash Crowley who I named after the accidents, Danny Barnes(COL driver), CPT Keith Adams, CPT Arthur Mountcastle, MJR Nauman, SSG Sullivan, SFC Templeton, Dennis Krumweide, Joe Kudelka, Ed McMinn. I found the site by a friend saying about the military unit sites. Thanks for the pics and updates. It brings back many memories. I wish I could remember more. I will look for pics and info. I have Blackjack magazines. A fond Christmas was seeing the Bob Hope Show. Wow. |
| Name: | Joe Edes |
| E-mail address: | tetvets68@yahoo.com |
| Homepage URL: | http://www.nonags.org/members/raffia/ |
| Comments: | My website is back up. Sorry it took so long. |
| Name: | Frank Castillo |
| E-mail address: | castlekeep329@hotmail.com |
| Comments: | I served as an avn supply clerk with the 12 cag in ft. Bragg,nc
in 1975-77. One of my best friend that I met was stationed with this unit. His friendship left a very memorable life imprint with me. He was a door gunner in nam, when I met him he wwas a cw2 pilot. I will forever remember him in my heart. His death in Korea was a shocking blow to my soul. He saved my life in an operating room, 30 years later in a near death experiance. |
| Name: | Gary Walene |
| E-mail address: | GWalene@cox.net |
| Comments: | Nice work, Wayne. Would be nice to get everyone together before we get too old to do so...Any ideas for a reunion. Again, thanks for all your work. |
| Name: | Will Conidi |
| E-mail address: | wconidi@msn.com |
| Comments: | I was with the 173rd out of Long Binh. I did fly with the 12th as a Crew Cheif although I was never formaly assigned to to you. I did fly during 1966, then went back to 173rd HQ Company. How can I find out if I can get a record of this? |
| Name: | Roy Sampley |
| E-mail address: | sgmroy@yahoo.com |
| Comments: | Great pictures,thanks for posting them for the rest of us and thanks for your service. |
| Name: | Larry Wilson |
| E-mail address: | lwilson@hi-s.com |
| Comments: | Hope everyone has a happy Thanksgiving. |