Commandant's words.... Right on, Sam! Words do not have some magical ability to influence fate......however true.....but, sometimes prayers ...
Good MoJo Jake, My wife and sons are praying for good news from the oncologist. I'm glad your family is around to keep your turns up.... ...
Dave Caldon, Lt. Col. USMC (Ret.) Ron Osborne just wrote to me; that Mike Bargy had just called to say that Dave had passed away yesterday. He wa...
Dave Caldon Dave, I love you brother; and I'm praying for you and your family. You are one of my "heroes" for many reasons, and I miss you...
Dave Caldon Dave is one of the finest men I know.....I have admired and respected him since we flew together in 1972..... He is stubborn, d...
Ptsd Bob; you are exactly correct. The only effective treatment is psychotherapy, and from someone who has the specialized training to do it we...
Wonderfully written! I was uplifted and inspired again by your words! I needed that!!!! I was back at MCRD San Diego about 6 months ago for the g...
Response Bullshit! 😡 Some things are worth fighting for.... Semper Fidelis, Moon:
Rocco I heard from Rocco's wife and my former spouse, who has been at their home, that Rocco continues to fight valiantly, but, that he is losing...
Buttonhook I agree with all of it Tom.... We all got good at it....and we tried to pass on much of the skill and technique to the new guys at N...
Rocco My former spouse, Sylvia is taking Katherine Velluzzi out for a break today....if there is any change I will post it. At last update, Rocco...
Col. Valluzzi Rocco's home is in Vista, CA; near CAMPEN. His wife Katherine is aware that he may get some forwarded e-mails, but does not wa...
CH-46 Training in Vietnam transition pilots I checked-in to HMT-302 (LtCol. Walt Ledbetter) in August of '67 after getting my wings in July....an...
Lt. Col. Gast I knew Harry when he was the HDC Officer on the USS Guam...on a cruise with a Marine BLT onboard. I was a young know-it-all Capt. a...
Khe Sanh and surrounding Hilltops in 1967-1968 We Flying Tigers of HMM-262 spent many a night in the command bunker (or a ditch) while our CH-46s...
Tinnitus Finally got tired of saying, "....huh?" to my poor wife....and went in to have my ears checked.....was on active duty as a Naval Aviator...
Curt's passing... I had the good fortune of meeting Curt for the first time at the Reunion...after corresponding with him for a long time at Popa...
Jargon..... I remember that the Bad Conduct Discharge was referred to affectionately as the "Big Chicken Dinner"...... :p Moon
Command Chronologies How would I get a copy of HMM-262's 1967 and 1968 CCs? Thanks, S/F, Moon
Thanks Thanks Tom; I'm sharing this with family and friends....says so much which we all feel. S/F, Mike
Reno I just have to add my thanks and admiration for a great job planning and coordinating a GREAT reunion! My young (younger) wife was not with ...
Eats Wow George, Is there anything you do not do well.....you are the best! Thanks for the info, S/F, Moon
POW Yes....several. Bruce Archer was one of our own and was with us in Pensacola.....and I had not seen him since 1968.....he and his wonderful w...