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Collection: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA) Collection: VHPA Newsletters

Publication: January/February 1999

General Note: FROM THE PRESIDENT BY Tom Payne

BRIEFS:
History Book 2nd edition on sale
Members invited on ride
CH-54 pilot mini-reunion
Washington volunteers needed

LETTERS:
'Stolen Valor" author dedicated, great guy FROM Martin R. Vissers
Aussie pilot recalls Vietnam war service FROM Chris Eliis
'A Soldier's Christmas' written by Strickland FROM Randy Zahn
Nebling-Ailes article brings back memories FROM Bob Evans
Ranger thanks pilots for surviving tour FROM Steve Curtis
71st AHC doorgunner seeking pilot, photos FROM Gregory D. Heinle
Newsletters being sent to cav troops in Bosnia FROM John R. Nielsen
Scout dog, handler fly home in Cobras FROM Paul V. Wiseman
Brother seeks survivor of fatal LOH incident FROM Tim Fitzsimmons

TAPS:
Robert "Bob" Acklen Jr. - Hamilton H. Howze - George P. "Phip" Seneff Jr. - Jack C. Turley

REPORTS:
VHPA bumper sticker helps friends reunite BY Gary Roush
History preserved at Texas Tech BY Tom Payne
Membership Directory off limits for soliciting BY Ken Fritz
Vietnam museum planned for Texas BY Charles Holley
Committee helps share memories BY Julie Kink
Council approves chapter guidelines

REUNION:
Driving to reunion can be enjoyable BY Rhea Rip

FEATURES:
Son recieves aviator wings at Fort Rucker BY Jack Swickard
Sergeant takes tank from enemy BY Harry R. Nevling and William E. Ailes
VNAF dustoff ability comes of age BY John Konek

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