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DFCS News (Distinguished Flying Cross Society) - Newsletter - San Diego, California
Newsletter Item Number: 2336Newsletter474781
  • 2336Newsletter474781
[Number of Pages: 32]
Item Creation Date: January 2006
Collection: Larry Leonard Collection
Association: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)
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Added: 21 Sep 2010 [Updated: 16 Jul 2018]
DFCS News (Distinguished Flying Cross Society) - Newsletter - San Diego, California
Newsletter Item Number: 2336Newsletter474785
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[Number of Pages: 18]
President's Message 2
Registration Forms 4-5
Chapter Development 6
Nominations Needed 8
Huey Pilot Receives DFC 9
Memorabilia 11-13
Stolen Valor Act Letter 14
Volume: 6
Issue: 2
Item Creation Date: August 2006
Collection: Larry Leonard Collection
Association: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)
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Added: 21 Sep 2010 [Updated: 28 Jun 2018]
DFCS News (Distinguished Flying Cross Society) - Newsletter - San Diego, California
Newsletter Item Number: 2336Newsletter474786
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[Number of Pages: 20]
President's Message 2
Chapter of the Year 3
Reunion 2006 pictures 4-5-6
DCFS Painting Unveiling 7-8
USCG Awards and Katrina 9-10
Memorabilia 11-13
Membership Application 15
Volume: 7
Issue: 1
Item Creation Date: February 2007
Collection: Larry Leonard Collection
Association: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)
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Added: 21 Sep 2010 [Updated: 27 Jun 2018]
DFCS News (Distinguished Flying Cross Society) - Newsletter - San Diego, California
Newsletter Item Number: 2336Newsletter474789
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[Number of Pages: 20]
President's Message 2
Chapter of the Year Submission request 3
Members on USS Midway 4
Dpp;ott;e Raoder Jpmpred 5
Member Notices 6
Memorabilia and Painting 7-11
Chuck Sweeney 12-13
Fundraising 14
Member Application 15
Volume: 7
Issue: 2
Item Creation Date: August 2007
Collection: Larry Leonard Collection
Association: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)
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Added: 21 Sep 2010 [Updated: 28 Jun 2018]
DFCS News (Distinguished Flying Cross Society) - Newsletter - San Diego, California
Newsletter Item Number: 2336Newsletter474791
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[Number of Pages: 20]
President's Message 2
Chapter of the Year Winner 3
Official DFCS Flag 4
WWII Gunner Receives DFC 5
Treasurer's Report 6
Memorabilia and Painting 7-11
Strategic Planning Survey 13
Fundraising 14
National DFC Memorial 15
Volume: 7
Issue: 3
Item Creation Date: December 2007
Collection: Larry Leonard Collection
Association: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)
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Added: 21 Sep 2010 [Updated: 16 Jul 2018]
DFCS News (Distinguished Flying Cross Society) - Newsletter - San Diego, California
Newsletter Item Number: 2336Newsletter474792
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[Number of Pages: 20]
Volume: 8
Issue: 3
Item Creation Date: December 2008
Collection: Larry Leonard Collection
Association: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)
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Added: 21 Sep 2010 [Updated: 28 Jun 2018]
The VHPA Newsletter (Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)) - Newsletter
Newsletter Item Number: 2336Newsletter475003
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[Number of Pages: 24]
FROM THE PRESIDENT BY Dana M. Young
'Original 66' clarification BY the Excutive Council


LETTER:
Advisor seeks pilots - to say 'thanks!' FROM John Peeff
Nearly 33 years old and still going strong FROM Mike Sheuerman
Pilot asks help with address FROM Bob "Z" Zajonc
Writer gives perspective of Special Forces captain FROM Steve Spies
Name of pilot rescued from water as Pate FROM Charles Stonecipher
Association could help members connect dots FROM Jerry Gladysz


REPORTS:
Directory Committee started 20 years ago BY Gary Roush
Job description lacking for historian BY Mike Sloniker
VHPA not set up to operate chapters BY Dana Young
Committee makes technology work BY Charles Holley
Fritz makes contact with news media prior to VHPA reunions BY Ken Fritz


TAPS:
David R. Bailey - Russell D. "Rock" Capps Sr. - William Gurski


REUNION:
VHPA celebrates milestone - 21st reunion BY Joe Bilitzke
Reunion events
Tour 18 course features first class amenities BY Mike Whitten
Face reading: spouses to be shown how to read expressions BY Joe Bilitzke
Museum dedication at Fort Wolters BY Edd Luttenberger
Thoughts of banquets stir memories BY Hayden "Pappy" Jones
Volume: 22
Issue: 2
Item Creation Date: March/April 2004
Collection: Larry Leonard Collection
Association: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)
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Added: 22 Sep 2010 [Updated: 05 Sep 2017]
The VHPA Newsletter (Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)) - Newsletter
Newsletter Item Number: 2336Newsletter475004
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[Number of Pages: 24]
FROM THE PRESIDENT BY Dana M. Young
VHPA legal challenges


LETTERS:
Pilot seeks name of rescued man FROM John J. Butler
Soldiers in Gulf, Delta share some similarities FROM Douglas Gandy
Argentine Army pilots continue flying hueys FROM Phil Marshall
Very old friend seeks pilot's current address FROM Lynne Gresham
Most valuable recognition FROM Charles Heberle
The Army way: friends' names start with same letters FROM Greg Smith
Commander chose unique way to discipline soldiers FROM James B. Thompson
Old Vietnam dogs learn new tricks at Fort Hood FROM Tom Payne
Pilot's daughter seeks friends of her father FROM Sherry Landrum


TAPS:
James Dwight Barry - Richard "Pat" Paul Bray - Alie H. Campbell - Darwin G. Edwards - Jesse W. Glance - Henry Colon Fariss - Donald H. Haines - John Wiley Hazlewood - Robert Steele Jones Jr. - Leland "Lee" Thornton Kennedy - Charles N. King - Warren "Randy" Porter - Allan Williams


Vietnam archive center seeks $16.3 million BY Tom Payne


REUNION:
There's lots to do near Dallas headquarters BY Mike Sheuerman
Vince Vance to entertain BY Mike Sheuerman
Rodeo highlight of reunion BY Mike Sheuerman
Motorcycles welcome at reunion BY Hayden Jones
National Vietnam War Museum center of festivities
Dallas has many unique distinctions


FEATURES:
Florida man restores, shows UH-1B from Vietnam BY Jack Serig Sr.
Pilot wonders if he should have made report BY Jack Serig Sr.


NC group wins first place award
Show to focus on Lamson 718 BY Rick Lester
Volume: 22
Issue: 1
Item Creation Date: Winter 2003/2004
Collection: Larry Leonard Collection
Association: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)
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Added: 22 Sep 2010 [Updated: 05 Sep 2017]
The VHPA Newsletter (Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)) - Newsletter
Newsletter Item Number: 2336Newsletter475007
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[Number of Pages: 24]
FROM THE PRESIDENT BY Dana M. Young
VHPA receives IRS tax exemption letter BY Dave Rittman


LETTERS:
Bandit flag shows up down under FROM Peter Seaward
Author writing history of Dak Seang Campaign FROM George S. Crawford
Fellow pilots help understand death FROM Fritz Miller
British security chief FROM Al Schonert
Wanted: pilots of '50s and '60s FROM Jim Eakins
FAA released wrong conclusion in death FROM Paul E. Uster
Daughter tries to find chopper pilot father FROM Terry J. "Woody" Wood


TAPS:
Thomas S. Cafferty - Clyde Lee Ford - Gilbert Keith Jenkins - Leighton Franklin Kohl - Robert H. McKeegan - Robert Odell Moree - Le Cong Quan - Danny Rowe - James W. Sandridge Jr. - Leo Francis Welsh - Henry Joseph Wilkins - James Wittman - George J. Young


REPORTS:
Directory BY Gary Roush
Got a war story?
Mason wins CHPA scholarship BY Tom Payne
'What are they going to do, send me to Vietnam?' refreshing BY Tom Payne


REUNION:
Reunion 2004 headquarters hotel largest in Texas BY Hayden Jones
Dallas M-Line provides free trolley service
Museum preserves JFK's legacy
Special treat awaits reunion golfers BY Mike Whitten
Good taste - fine restaurants abundant in Dallas area


FEATURES:
Dustoff on Fire! Medevac chopper: 'going down and burning!' BY William C. "Bill" Perkins
Volume: 21
Issue: 5
Item Creation Date: September/October 2003
Collection: Larry Leonard Collection
Association: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)
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Added: 22 Sep 2010 [Updated: 05 Sep 2017]
The VHPA Newsletter (Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)) - Newsletter
Newsletter Item Number: 2336Newsletter475008
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[Number of Pages: 24]
FROM THE PRESIDENT BY Dana Young


LETTERS:
'Bus Eight' article reminder of reunion FROM Robert Mason
Orlando reunion a first-class event FROM Joe Finch
Original VHPA member honored with plaque FROM Chuck Topalian
Reunion has new twist in Orlando FROM Lee T. Strickland
First VHPA reunion a wonderful event FROM Tom Wood
Some of claims about PTSD preposterous FROM Rick Curtin
PTSD a cruel hoax perpetrated on vets FROM Dennis Hogan
Psychological diagnoses come in and out of favor FROM Alan McCulloch
Pilot's daughter seeking information about cancer FROM Heather Bartol
Museum invites president to fund-raiser in Texas FROM Frank Gilbert
First WOC class graduated from Camp Rucker in 1955 FROM Don Joyce


TAPS:
Michael A. Baker - Robert Howard Cowen - Gary Freeman - Michael Louis Frye - Billy J. Hampton - James "Jimmy" Allen Hardt - Thomas J. Janis - John Robert Keily - Jim Merryman - Paul L. Messa - Lawrence Andrew Olson - John Popovich Sr. - Phillip Layne Rutledge - Michael V. Stratton


REPORTS:
Annual business meeting
Orlando reunion attendance totals 1,942 pilots, guests
Record numbers joined association BY Joe Bilitzke


FEATURES:
Bandit tactics revived after 35 years BY Tom Payne
Pilot describes dropping napalm BY Ron Richtsmeier
Volume: 21
Issue: 4
Item Creation Date: July/August 2003
Collection: Larry Leonard Collection
Association: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)
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Added: 22 Sep 2010 [Updated: 12 Sep 2017]
The VHPA Newsletter (Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)) - Newsletter
Newsletter Item Number: 2336Newsletter475009
  • 2336Newsletter475009
[Number of Pages: 24]
FROM THE PRESIDENT BY Joe Bilitzke
VHPA uses professional planner for Orlando reunion


REUNION:
Reunion Edition Newsletter new this year
Final banquet
Missing Man toast and ceremony
Susan McDonald - Las Vegas entertainer really cares about the VHPA
Reunion schedule
Founders - VHPA to honor Original 66 at Orlando reunion
Thanks! Volunteers make reunion possible BY Dave Rittman
Mini-reunion schedule
Fireworks show
Parties kick off Orlando reunion
Private show
Pirates Adventure alternate show choice
AAHF to fly Huey during reunion
Tours planned for space center. ship
Golf tournament at Mystic Dunes
Dallas to be host of VHPA reunion in 2004
Anchors aweigh
Run/walk scheduled for Saturday
Shuttle bus available from hotel to airport
Membership grows, but help needed BY Dana M. Young
Two-piece band entertained VHPA before
Comedy theater company to perform during meeting
Library of Congress to videotape at reunion


LETTERS:
March/April cover shows OH-23's FROM Danny E. Gross
Cover caption incorrect on March/April issue FROM Bob Thompson
Mail likely forthcoming about designation mixup FROM Tom Taylor
Frictioning control standard at Wolters FROM Tom Hirschler


REUNION ANNIVERSARIES:
The first reunion - 1984
The fifth anniversary - 1988
The 10th anniversary - 1993
The 15th anniversary - 1998
Volume: 21
Issue: 3
Item Creation Date: May/June 2003
Collection: Larry Leonard Collection
Association: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)
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Added: 22 Sep 2010 [Updated: 05 Sep 2017]
The VHPA Newsletter (Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)) - Newsletter
Newsletter Item Number: 2336Newsletter475017
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[Number of Pages: 24]
FROM THE PRESIDENT BY Joe Bilitzke
Eliminating the bylaws confusion BY Joe Bilitzke


BRIEFS:
Mike Law leaving for Ghana
VHPA chairman gets new chairman


REUNION:
Time running out BY Dave Rittman
Special shuttle bus available at reunion
Driving to reunion?
Annual 5k run/walk set for July 5
Reunion schedule
UH-1 available for rides at reunion
Mini-reunions


REPORTS:
Hai Convention booth BY Mike Scheuerman
Membership grows to 12,000 pilots BY Dana M. Young
Seeking national officer? BY Mike Scheuerman
Library of Congress to tape at reunion


LETTERS:
Captures Vietnam pilot discusses POWs in Iraq FROM Mike Scheuerman
Program features crew from chopper company FROM Gil Ferrey
Information about program FROM Natalie Miller
Husband's death attributed to diabetes, 'rare' tumors FROM Mrs. Sandra A. Sullivan
Pilot saves crew chief other's lives in rescue FROM Craig Tonjes


TAPS:
Stanley E. Cagle - Wayne Lawrence Crocker - Jim Cunningham - Tony Ward Miller - Michael Raymond Redding - William E. Savedge


FEATURES:
White medevacs - MACV tested changing color to reduce casualties BY Mike Law and Larry Wagoner
Volume: 21
Issue: 2
Item Creation Date: March/April 2003
Collection: Larry Leonard Collection
Association: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)
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Added: 22 Sep 2010 [Updated: 05 Sep 2017]
Old Warriors (145th Combat Aviation Battalion Vietnam Association) - Newsletter
Newsletter Item Number: 2336Newsletter474930
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[Number of Pages: 21]
Volume: 6
Item Creation Date: March 1988
Collection: Larry Leonard Collection
Association: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)
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Added: 22 Sep 2010 [Updated: 17 Jul 2018]
Old Warriors (145th Combat Aviation Battalion Vietnam Association) - Newsletter
Newsletter Item Number: 2336Newsletter474942
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[Number of Pages: 22]
Volume: 12
Item Creation Date: January 1990
Collection: Larry Leonard Collection
Association: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)
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Added: 22 Sep 2010 [Updated: 17 Jul 2018]
Old Warriors (145th Combat Aviation Battalion Vietnam Association) - Newsletter
Newsletter Item Number: 2336Newsletter474945
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[Number of Pages: 26]
Volume: 13
Item Creation Date: April 1990
Collection: Larry Leonard Collection
Association: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)
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Added: 22 Sep 2010 [Updated: 17 Jul 2018]
Old Warriors (145th Combat Aviation Battalion Vietnam Association) - Newsletter
Newsletter Item Number: 2336Newsletter474947
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[Number of Pages: 28]
Volume: 14
Item Creation Date: July 1990
Collection: Larry Leonard Collection
Association: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)
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Added: 22 Sep 2010 [Updated: 17 Jul 2018]
Old Warriors (145th Combat Aviation Battalion Vietnam Association) - Newsletter
Newsletter Item Number: 2336Newsletter474950
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[Number of Pages: 28]
Volume: 15
Item Creation Date: November 1990
Collection: Larry Leonard Collection
Association: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)
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Added: 22 Sep 2010 [Updated: 17 Jul 2018]
Old Warriors (145th Combat Aviation Battalion Vietnam Association) - Newsletter
Newsletter Item Number: 2336Newsletter474951
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[Number of Pages: 30]
Volume: 16
Item Creation Date: January 1991
Collection: Larry Leonard Collection
Association: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)
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Added: 22 Sep 2010 [Updated: 17 Jul 2018]
Old Warriors (145th Combat Aviation Battalion Vietnam Association) - Newsletter
Newsletter Item Number: 2336Newsletter474953
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[Number of Pages: 32]
Volume: 17
Item Creation Date: April 1991
Collection: Larry Leonard Collection
Association: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)
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Added: 22 Sep 2010 [Updated: 17 Jul 2018]
Old Warriors (145th Combat Aviation Battalion Vietnam Association) - Newsletter
Newsletter Item Number: 2336Newsletter474955
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[Number of Pages: 26]
Volume: 19
Item Creation Date: October 1991
Collection: Larry Leonard Collection
Association: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)
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Added: 22 Sep 2010 [Updated: 17 Jul 2018]
Old Warriors (145th Comat Aviation Battalion (Vietnam) Association) - Newsletter
Newsletter Item Number: 2336Newsletter474957
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[Number of Pages: 24]
Issue: 23
Item Creation Date: December 1992
Collection: Larry Leonard Collection
Association: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)
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Added: 22 Sep 2010 [Updated: 18 Jul 2018]
Old Warriors (145th Combat Aviation Battalion Vietnam Association) - Newsletter
Newsletter Item Number: 2336Newsletter474958
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[Number of Pages: 26]
Volume: 21
Item Creation Date: May 1992
Collection: Larry Leonard Collection
Association: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)
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Added: 22 Sep 2010 [Updated: 18 Jul 2018]
Old Warriors (145th Combat Aviation Battalion Vietnam Association) - Newsletter
Newsletter Item Number: 2336Newsletter474962
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[Number of Pages: 26]
Volume: 24
Item Creation Date: July 1993
Collection: Larry Leonard Collection
Association: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)
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Added: 22 Sep 2010 [Updated: 18 Jul 2018]
Old Warriors (145th Combat Aviation Battalion Vietnam Association) - Newsletter
Newsletter Item Number: 2336Newsletter474963
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[Number of Pages: 24]
Volume: 22
Item Creation Date: August 1992
Collection: Larry Leonard Collection
Association: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)
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Added: 22 Sep 2010 [Updated: 18 Jul 2018]
Old Warriors (145th Combat Aviation Battalion Vietnam Association) - Newsletter
Newsletter Item Number: 2336Newsletter474964
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[Number of Pages: 30]
Volume: 25
Item Creation Date: January 1994
Collection: Larry Leonard Collection
Association: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)
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Added: 22 Sep 2010 [Updated: 18 Jul 2018]
Old Warriors (145th Combat Aviation Battalion Vietnam Association) - Newsletter
Newsletter Item Number: 2336Newsletter474965
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[Number of Pages: 24]
Volume: 26
Item Creation Date: July 1994
Collection: Larry Leonard Collection
Association: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)
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Added: 22 Sep 2010 [Updated: 18 Jul 2018]
Old Warriors (145th Combat Aviation Battalion Vietnam Association) - Newsletter
Newsletter Item Number: 2336Newsletter474966
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[Number of Pages: 34]
Volume: 27
Item Creation Date: January 1995
Collection: Larry Leonard Collection
Association: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)
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Added: 22 Sep 2010 [Updated: 19 Jul 2018]
Old Warriors (145th Combat Aviation Battalion Vietnam Association) - Newsletter
Newsletter Item Number: 2336Newsletter474967
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[Number of Pages: 32]
Volume: 37
Item Creation Date: March 2002
Collection: Larry Leonard Collection
Association: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)
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Added: 22 Sep 2010 [Updated: 19 Jul 2018]
Old Warriors (145th Combat Aviation Battalion Vietnam Association) - Newsletter
Newsletter Item Number: 2336Newsletter474968
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[Number of Pages: 8]
Item Creation Date: December 2002
Collection: Larry Leonard Collection
Association: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)
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Added: 22 Sep 2010 [Updated: 18 Jul 2018]
The VHPA Newsletter (Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)) - Newsletter
Newsletter Item Number: 2336Newsletter474993
  • 2336Newsletter474993
[Number of Pages: 24]
FROM THE PRESIDENT BY Dan Ferguson


LETTERS:
Argentina UH Club preserves hueys FROM Max Mizejewski
Breakfast visit leads to reunion FROM Doug Miller
Newsletter article helps find cause of malady FROM Robert A. Heber
Author to interview scout crews FROM Wayne Mutza
Australian researches history of battalion FROM Clive Swaysland
Old friend looking for helicopter pilot FROM Robin Carneen


TAPS:
John "Jack" J. Cooley III - Truman Allen Craig - Patrick Wallace Emery Sr. - Carl "Rock" Fallquist - John B. Fleming Jr. - Richard Geraghty - Charles L. Haney - Harold L. Huff - Dick Legener - Joel L. Lovvorn - Edward P. Lukert Jr. - Dennis Marvicsin - Lawrence "Mac" F. McDonald - Edd Shinn - Phillip Ray "Stoney" Stone - Bennie Eugene Young


REUNION:
San Francisco site of VHPA get-together in July BY Joe Bilitzke and Dave Rittman
Golfers: reunin features early departure for Stonetree Golf Club course BY Mike Whitten
United offers discount fares
Schedule
Bay cruise: dinner, dancing cap San Francisco Belle voyage BY Joe Bilitzke
Island trip: Maui golf, beach excursion planned after reunion BY Mike Whitten
Reunion, hotel outline refund policy
Re-using reunion lanyards can cut expenses BY Mike Sheuerman


REPORTS:
Vietnam War museum receives UH-1H
Association launches drive for new members BY Dana Young
Membership can be given as a gift BY Mike Sheuerman
Volume: 22
Issue: 6
Item Creation Date: November/December 2004
Collection: Larry Leonard Collection
Association: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)
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Added: 22 Sep 2010 [Updated: 05 Sep 2017]
The VHPA Newsletter (Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)) - Newsletter
Newsletter Item Number: 2336Newsletter474994
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[Number of Pages: 28]
FROM THE PRESIDENT BY Dan Ferguson
Jones stepping down as secretary/treasurer BY Hayden "Pappy" Jones


LETTERS:
Years make difference in pilot's homecoming FROM John R.Q. Finke
Chopper crew saves special forces team FROM Tom Payne
Writer conduct survey of pilots at 2004 reunion FROM Jerry Gladysz
Wife thanks members for helping understand FROM Jaqi Sellon
The day our gunships almost killed Steamer FROM Mike Sheuerman
People, spirit make VHPA reunions great FROM Forrest B. Snyder Jr.


REUNION:
San Francisco exciting location for annual event BY Dave Rittman
Schedule
Registration enforcement policy under review
Rules determine refunds on reunion events


REPORTS:
Association details election policy
Policy spells out investment rules
Amending bylaw, articles changes require rules
Policy establishes access to records
Each of us could recruit new member or pay dues BY Mike Sheuerman


Restated article of incorporation of Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association
Bylaws of the VHPA
Volume: 22
Issue: 5
Item Creation Date: September/October 2004
Collection: Larry Leonard Collection
Association: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)
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Added: 22 Sep 2010 [Updated: 12 Sep 2017]
The VHPA Newsletter (Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)) - Newsletter
Newsletter Item Number: 2336Newsletter474996
  • 2336Newsletter474996
[Number of Pages: 24]
FROM THE PRESIDENT BY Dan Ferguson


LETTERS:
Article by dustoff pilot draws responses FROM Rod Dykhouse
In response to Bill Perkins 'Dustoff down!' FROM Franklin McFadden
Author addresses ROTC banquet at alma mater FROM James T. Joyce
Old friends continue bond made in training FROM Michael A. Holt
Families of KIA pilots share Dallas breakfast FROM Julie Kink
Whatever happened to my '67 fastback FROM Mike Sheuerman
After 32 years, adviser thanks pilot for rescue FROM Jim Stein


TAPS:
Elmer O. Amacker - Earnest L. Grimm - Marvin "Maxie" Levine - Dennis Marvicsin - Dennis R. Russo


REPORTS:
Annual business meeting BY Hayden Jones
Financial statements
Golfers had great time at tour 18
Vince Vance show one to remember BY Mike Sheuerman
Vendors: looking for more at San Francisco reunion next year BY Rich Buzen
Rodeo a VHPA reunion highlight BY Mike Sheuerman
VHPA members attend dedication BY Angelo Spelios
Pilots mess up elevator takeoff at reunion hotel
Reunion 21: Dallas VHPA event one of biggest, best-operated BY Joe Bilitzke
San Francisco to host 2005 reunion BY Dave Rittman
Block dates on calendar for reunion 2005
Calendar relies on members' photos BY Al Harinck
Memorial dedicated at Fort Rucker
Volume: 22
Issue: 4
Item Creation Date: July/August 2004
Collection: Larry Leonard Collection
Association: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)
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Added: 22 Sep 2010 [Updated: 05 Sep 2017]
The VHPA Newsletter (Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)) - Newsletter
Newsletter Item Number: 2336Newsletter474997
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[Number of Pages: 24]
FROM THE PRESIDENT BY Dana M. Young
Still time to seek office BY Angelo Spelios


LETTERS:
How many remember good deeds performed? FROM Ken Bryant
Marine Corps colonel looks for father's friends FROM Greg Woodward
Pilot finds helicopter he flew in Vietnam FROM Curt Knapp
Daughter seeking father - a VN helicopter pilot FROM Clyde Jackson
Caricature of general turns up at garage sale FROM Jim Koch
Restored America's huey welcome sight for veterans FROM John Nielsen
VHPA a true friend of RVN dustoff crews FROM Bill Perkins
Author wants to include helicopter pilot in book FROM William "Bill" Schroder
VHPA exists to help pilots find one another FROM Mike Sheuerman
Help would be great FROM George "Muff" Handley
Adviser seeks plots to say thanks! FROM John Peeff
Aussie veteran seeks helicopter pilots FROM John Eaton


TAPS:
Edward Lee Busic - Ronald W. Davis - Richard Houghton - Robert Wayne Childs - W.C. Price - Michael S. Van. Sickle - Robert Harold Varney Jr.


REPORTS:
Investment committee doing well BY Bob Smith
Bilitzke leaves office after 6 years BY Joe Bilitzke
Association thanks golf sponsors BY Mike Whitten
Pappy Jones lead for fourth annual motorcycle run BY Ken Lindstrom
Dallas reunion to have new vendors BY Rich Buzen


REUNION:
Registering at Adams Mark Hotel now easier BY Dana M. Young
Vince Vance, Valiants to perform BY Mike Sheuerman
Son finds chopper ride really cool! BY Mike Sheuerman
Mini-reunions
Reunion briefs
Special tours available in Dallas
In Shadow of the Blade to be shown BY Cheryl Fries


FEATURES:
Pilot attend Air Museum ceremony BY Jay Riseden
Pilot describes ARA missile attack BY James W. Ford
Volume: 22
Issue: 3
Item Creation Date: May/June 2004
Collection: Larry Leonard Collection
Association: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)
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Added: 22 Sep 2010 [Updated: 05 Sep 2017]
Old Warriors (145th Combat Aviation Battalion Vietnam Association) - Newsletter
Newsletter Item Number: 2336Newsletter474935
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[Number of Pages: 16]
Volume: 7
Item Creation Date: July 1988
Collection: Larry Leonard Collection
Association: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)
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Added: 22 Sep 2010 [Updated: 17 Jul 2018]
Old Warriors (145th Combat Aviation Battalion Vietnam Association) - Newsletter
Newsletter Item Number: 2336Newsletter474940
  • 2336Newsletter474940
[Number of Pages: 20]
Volume: 10
Item Creation Date: May 1989
Collection: Larry Leonard Collection
Association: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)
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Added: 22 Sep 2010 [Updated: 17 Jul 2018]
The VHPA Newsletter (Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)) - Newsletter
Newsletter Item Number: 2336Newsletter475120
  • 2336Newsletter475120
[Number of Pages: 24]
FROM THE PRESIDENT BY Dan Ferguson


LETTERS:
Argentina UH Club preserves hueys FROM Max Mizejewski
Breakfast visit leads to reunion FROM Doug Miller
Newsletter article helps find cause of malady FROM Robert A. Heber
Author to interview scout crews FROM Wayne Mutza
Australian researches history of battalion FROM Clive Swaysland
Old friend looking for helicopter pilot FROM Robin Carneen


TAPS:
John "Jack" J. Cooley III - Truman Allen Craig - Patrick Wallace Emery Sr. - Carl "Rock" Fallquist - John B. Fleming Jr. - Richard Geraghty - Charles L. Haney - Harold L. Huff - Dick Legener - Joel L. Lovvorn - Edward P. Lukert Jr. - Dennis Marvicsin - Lawrence "Mac" F. McDonald - Edd Shinn - Phillip Ray "Stoney" Stone - Bennie Eugene Young


REUNION:
San Francisco site of VHPA get-together in July BY Joe Bilitzke and Dave Rittman
Golfers: reunin features early departure for Stonetree Golf Club course BY Mike Whitten
United offers discount fares
Schedule
Bay cruise: dinner, dancing cap San Francisco Belle voyage BY Joe Bilitzke
Island trip: Maui golf, beach excursion planned after reunion BY Mike Whitten
Reunion, hotel outline refund policy
Re-using reunion lanyards can cut expenses BY Mike Sheuerman


REPORTS:
Vietnam War museum receives UH-1H
Association launches drive for new members BY Dana Young
Membership can be given as a gift BY Mike Sheuerman
Volume: 22
Issue: 6
Item Creation Date: November/December 2002
Collection: Larry Leonard Collection
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FROM THE PRESIDENT BY Joe Bilitzke
Donations total $6,000
Should newsletter title be changed?
Packets to be shipped quicker
VHPA remains in lawsuit
Council working on various issues

LETTERS:
Nolan did execellent job, aviation shorted FROM Retired Maj. Gen. Ben L. Harrison
Pilots, crew members could suffer from PTSD FROM Bill Ambrose
National Capital Chapter joins ROA as festival host FROM H. Jay Brown
Las Vegas reunion 2002 a fantastic first reunion FROM Gene Sellon
Ex-chopper pilot pulls third 'tour' in Vietnam FROM David L. Bonifield
Membership Directory cover looks very good FROM Dick Lund

TAPS:
Amadio R. "Bob" Fioretti - Earl W. Fletcher - Thomas Alexander McCarthy

Vote set on proposed amendment
Sweeney wins VHPA scholarship BY Tom Payne
VHPA scholarship fund growing BY Tom Payne
Flight schools theme 0f 2003 edition BY Mike Law
Time to build Vietnam museum BY Edward T. Luttenberger

BRIEFS:
Call for VHPA Calendar photos
Investment Committee needs help

REUNION:
One in chopper, one in Las Vegas BY Mike Law
Volume: 20
Issue: 5
Item Creation Date: September/October 2002
Collection: Larry Leonard Collection
Association: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)
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[Number of Pages: 24]
FROM THE PRESIDENT BY Joe Bilitzke
Membership information must be protected BY Joe Bilitzke

LETTERS:
Las Vegas reunion fantastic get-together FROM James W. "Jim" Mason
Reunion attendee says thanks for great time FROM Retired Lt. Col. Carle E. Dunn
Aussie helicopter crews served with U.S. unit FROM Ray Garrison
Reunion results in article about death of crewman FROM Bruce Huffman
Reunion in Las Vegas personal for 500 pilots FROM Rebecca Mizejewski
Reunion very enjoyable, wife won BMW coupe FROM Greg Schwartz
Vendor/pilot attends first reunion in Las Vegas FROM Ken Fritz
Thanks for good time at this year's reunion FROM Grover F. (Frank) Thompson
Article catches interest of retired Army aviator FROM Charles T. Fotus

TAPS:
George P. Brummitt - Bill J. Comer - John Hicks Dewitt III - Stoney K. Fox - William A. Hall III - Earle C. Erwin - Claude T. Ivey - Samuel P. Kalagian - James B. Kelly - Robert Eugene Lidster - Michael J. Madden - Michael F. "Mike" Mullins - Dave Roessler - Eric B. Williams - John York Jr.

Ritman stresses VHPA friendships BY Jack Swickard
Smashing success! BY Joe Bilitzke
Vendors generate $4,000 for VHPA
Vendor room successful at reunion BY Ken Fritz
Team Effort - New data received for directory
Volume: 20
Issue: 4
Item Creation Date: July/August 2002
Collection: Larry Leonard Collection
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FROM THE PRESIDENT BY Dave Rittman

LETTERS:
Article about mason personally uplifting FROM Ken Fritz
Mason same, soft-spoken person FROM Jack Swickard
Where is that deafening CH-21 on bumper sticker? FROM Robert S. Jones
Act in South Vietnam adds to memory of Kennedy era FROM Paul Maxwell
Vietnam helicopter pilot rescues aviator in Hip FROM Reed T. Kimzey

Common ground

TAPS:
Michael Allan Bruce - William Chester Buford - Robert L. Hamilton - Samuel P. Kalagian - Omar Kipe - Delbert Paul - Robert Peyton Walters Sr.

31 years later BY Mike Sloniker
Roulier recieves belated Medals BY Tom Payne
Member recounts how crew member died BY Mike Law
Film series tries to dispel myths of war

REUNION:
Only days remain until Las Vegas kickoff
Murder mystery planned for wives
VHPA can determine its legacy BY Robert Smith

VHPA BRIEFS:
Hornets plan mini-reunion
Calendar available in June
Booby trap downs helicopter
Volume: 20
Issue: 3
Item Creation Date: May/June 2002
Collection: Larry Leonard Collection
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FROM THE PRESIDENT BY Dave Rittman
Las Vegas reunion attendance up from 2001

LETTERS:
Reunion brings back memories of recons FROM Rev. Bruce E. Carlson
Former Fort Wolters a fascinating place FROM Pam Burkholder
Pilot fondly recalls his late Chinook instructor FROM Billy J. Hampton
Ferranti sat out great race FROM Del Ferranti
Operation ruins moment after crew standby FROM Mike Sheuerman
'We Were Soldiers' movie was terrific FROM Lee Westbrook
Most Huey pilots suffered hearing loss flying in RVN FROM Dave Eastman
Swanson receives medal FROM Ron Quezada

TAPS:
George S. Beatty Jr. - Thomas Robert Herrington - John P. Boyajian - Michael McNellis - Frank Meszar - Vernon W. "Woody" Woodward

Maintenance theme of new directory BY Mike Law
Headquarters provides daily support BY Joe Bilitzke
VHPA membership now stands at 10,877
Battle with enemy lasts five days BY Ron Leonard
VHPA reports additional details of annual audit
VHPA at the drag strip

BOOK REVIEW:
Book a great story on cheating odds BY Toma Payne

REUNION:
Reserve skybox for unit at reunion
Events going together for reunion BY Joe bilitzke

BRIEFS:
25th Battalion plans reunion
128th announces mini-reunion
VHPA Calendar needs photos

Volume: 20
Issue: 1
Item Creation Date: March 2002
Collection: Larry Leonard Collection
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Newsletter Item Number: 2336Newsletter475125
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[Number of Pages: 24]
FROM THE PRESIDENT BY Dave Rittman

LETTERS:
Contact group asks: Take another look FROM Julie Kink
Mason oldest aviator when he retired in July FROM Derek Mason
People still remember 1995 Parkville Parade FROM Barbara Lance
Pilot helping family of KIA get information FROM Jonh J. Jewett
Scholarship Fund shares in profit from book sales FROM Tom Payne
New VHPA found during mailing FROM J. Brieske

TAPS:
Steven R. Erickson - Charles "Chuck" Getchell - Robert L. Hamilton - Jim Hart - Gary Bill Hayes - John D. Jankowski - Marvin Lee Marchman - George Donald Pfromm - Clarence H. "Clancy" Woliver

BOOK REVIEW:
Thunderbird Lounge a story of war BY Maj.Gen.Robert J. Brandt

BRIEFS:
118th Assault Helicopter Company
4th Infantry Division
Seeking Information

REUNION:
Reunion begins with rock'n'roll act BY Joe Bilitzke
Reunion events
Reunion could be the largest ever
Motorcycle rides planned at reunion BY Ken Lindstrom
Reunion refund information

Sheuerman named chapter liaison BY Mike Sheuerman
Staying up to date: VHPA forms Technology Steering Committee BY Chales Holley
Spotter sees boxes scattered in area BY Ron Leonard
Council attempting to stay in touch BY Your Executive Council.
Volume: 20
Issue: 2
Item Creation Date: April 2002
Collection: Larry Leonard Collection
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[Number of Pages: 24]
FROM THE PRESIDENT BY Dave Rittman
Vietnam helicopter history on Vietnam

LETTERS:
Crew promotes aviation safety FROM Cary Mendelsohn
Calculating VNE put Hook ahead of C-model FROM Al Fragola
Pilot seeks fellow Charger aviators FROM Dick Elgin
Colorado Springs site of great 189th gathering FROM Dick Butler
Veterans Day to focus on helicopter crews FROM Dennis Miller
Tree meager, sparse, but it was Christmas FROM Dave Rittman
Couple of entries should be corrected FROM John Plummer
Unit missing from Directory listing FROM Stan Gause
New Directory great! FROM Hugh S. McLeod III
Covers on Directory appreciated FROM W.D. Livingston and Harry Kornbau

TAPS:
Thomas J. Burke - Jim Harrison - Rod Henderson - Omar K. Kipe - Michael Steven Waggener Plantz - Bill Ruth - James E. Teague - Henry S. Wann

Members son recieves scholarship BY Tom Payne
CCN takes first in bass derby parade, again BY Mike Nord
Maintenance theme of 2002 Directory BY Mike Law
Your Executive Council BY Dave Rittman
AAHF nominated for Fisher award
EC approves unit chapter formation BY Mike Sheuerman
Directory this year is largest ever BY Dave Rittman
Battle fought in Renegade Woods BY Ron Leonard

BRIEFS:
New calendar full of photos
VHPA Newsletter deadlines

BOOK REVIEW:
Outlaws tells full, rich story of pilots BY Tom Payne

REUNION:
Vendor polocy at annual reunions
Las Vegas Reunion begins July 3 BY Joe Bilitzke
Online reunion, hotel registration will be available BY Charles Holley
Volume: 19
Issue: 6
Item Creation Date: November/December 2001
Collection: Larry Leonard Collection
Association: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)
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Newsletter Item Number: 2336Newsletter475128
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[Number of Pages: 22]
FROM THE PRESIDENT BY Dave Rittman

LETTERS:
Reunion stimulates memories of Vietnam FROM George P. Brown
Manufacturer working on helicopter models FROM Mark A. Byrd
Having lunch with authors an enlightening experience FROM William J. Fitzgerald
Pro Stock Truck team could promote VHPA FROM Steve Vermillion
Heritage Foundation has successful season FROM John Woodward
Students collecting stories from Vietnam veterans FROM Adam Navis
Mojave, first flown in 1953 saw early Vietnam service FROM Gerald Meador
Scholarship recipient says thanks to VHPA members FROM Amanda E. Hrubik

TAPS:
Greg Fullam - James Alfred Hensley - Godfrey Ludlow - William J. Maddox Jr. - Dominic "Deano" Martin - Roger Ratzlaff

BREIFS:
Unit making reunion plans
VHPA Newsletter deadlines

Annual VHPA membership due increases BY Tom Payne
Membership directory out soon BY Mike Law
Scholarship applicants score big BY Thomas Payne
VHPA scholarships now a reality BY Thomas Payne
Lam Son 719 was baptism by fire BY Dr. Jim Williams

REUNION:
Planning starts for 13th CAB reunion

INDEPENDENT AUDITOR'S REPORT
Volume: 19
Issue: 5
Author(s): ©Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association. All rights reserved.
Item Creation Date: September/October 2001
Collection: Larry Leonard Collection
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Newsletter Item Number: 2336Newsletter475129
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[Number of Pages: 24]
FROM THE PRESIDENT BY Dave Rittman


LETTERS:
Julie Kink becomes honorary member FROM VHPA Executive Council
Pilot’s Vietnam memories linger three decades later FROM Linh D. Vo
Rocky Mountain Chapter did great job with reunion FROM Bruce Carlson
Helicopter associations help family of crew chief FROM Victoria Girard Chandler
Captain seeking information about cavalry unit in Vietnam FROM Captain Jonathan Bentley
Many stories emerge from Denver reunion FROM Julie Kink
F-4 pilot would like to meet UH-1 crew that rescued him FROM Steve Sullivan
Meeting Bill Coors a highlight of reunion FROM Tom Payne
Writer shares feelings after attending service FROM Ron Paye
Reunion motorcycle ride a very enjoyable event FROM David Sheppard
Helicopter pilot keeps 33-year-old promise FROM Milo M. Overstreet
One-Shot draws fire FROM Craig Porter
Old soldiers have chance meeting on Mexican beach FROM Greg Smith


TAPS:
Charles Borgstorm - Walt Casey - Charles E. Gallagher - Richard Everett Gardner - Brent Hannawalt - James W. “Jim” Jay - James A. Jones - Francis W. LaRoue - George A. Nielsen - Jim Reba


REUNION:
Holley reports on a strong VHPA BY Jack Swickard
Reunion mixed with the new, traditional BY Mike Law
Reunion survey helps plan event BY Dave Rittman
Reunion chairman provides update BY Joe Blitzke
Most members computer literate BY Dave Rittman
Current times exciting for VHPA BY Joe Biltizke
Volume: 19
Issue: 4
Item Creation Date: July/August 2001
Collection: Larry Leonard Collection
Association: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)
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[Number of Pages: 24]
FROM THE PRESIDENT BY Charles Harley

LETTERS:
Helicopter program airs on History Channel FROM David F. Clemmer
Pilot recalls close call in front of Cobra FROM John Garrison
Author silicits photos from helicopter pilots FROM Frank Greco
Recent VHPA member enjoys work on Directory FROM R. Sterling Holbrook
AAHF second air show season now in full swing FROM Glenn Carr
Cousin trying to locate Vietnam helicopter pilot FROM Glenn Painter
Lengthy quest comes to end from Caribou pilot FROM Don Joyce
Skycrane club finally has prints of painting FROM Mike Law
VHPA Newsletter readers invited to dedication FROM Henry "Rick" Roll
New VHPA member thanks reunion committee for notice FROM Ken Sullivan
Green Hornet pilots sought FROM Robert Hall
170th AHC will hold party during the Denver reunion FROM George Nielsen

TAPS:
Robert A. Burbank - Dennis Lloyd Cunningham - Bob LePrairie

Placing bets not always so simple BY Kenny Bunn
Membership continuing to grow BY Dana M. Young
Book to generate scholarship funds BY Tom Payne

REUNION:
Reunion hotel is Denver's largest
United Airlines is official airline of Reunion 2001
Hotel to hang unit banners
Wolf Express official shuttle
Volume: 19
Issue: 3
Item Creation Date: May 2001
Collection: Larry Leonard Collection
Association: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)
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[Number of Pages: 28]
FROM THE PRESIDENT BY Charles Holley

LETTERS:
Sister has question about pilot's death FROM Linda J. Austin
Cummings known for daring medevac FROM Skip Curtis
Ex-WAC recalls 'my boys' FROM Mary Lackner-Rupp
CH-21 pilot responds to newsletter article FROM Richard E. Loynachan
VHPA Calendar highly recommended FROM Robert "Weird" Stanley Sr.
Getting lost results in close friendship FROM Jose L. Martinez
First VHPA reunion was 'Very Faulous'FROM Jay McGowan
Roger Reid flying with another pilot when killed FROM Frank Tierney
Pilot attends party as 1st Aviation Brigade FROM George Miller
Vietnam Center/Archives official history depository FROM Tom Payne
Woodcarver would like feedback about artwork FROM Robert "Weird" Stanley Sr.
Family recieved little information about death FROM Steve Gonzalez

TAPS:
Willard E. "Gene" Bailey - Daniel R. Bauer - Herbert Larry Degner - George W. Gorsuch Jr. - Rod Hooks - Marion "Skip" Lee Mark

Fund established to locate pilots BY Executive Council
Galloway joins chapter to sign, discuss book BY Lad Vaughan
CD-ROM well-done, informative BY Ross Rainwater

REUNION:
Reunion information gets an update
Take a day-trip to the mountains

FEATURES:
Benavidez, 240th spend time in hell BY Mike Austin Byrd.
Volume: 19
Issue: 1
Item Creation Date: January/Febraury 2001
Collection: Larry Leonard Collection
Association: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)
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[Number of Pages: 28]
FROM THE PRESIDENT BY Charles Holley


LETTERS:
Flight school friend seeking information FROM Dick Antross
Newsletter article stirs memories of recoveries
Razorback football game cause of great emotion FROM John B. Givhan
Writer seeking list, photos of Fort Wolters instructors FROM Chad Berry
Father pins aviator wings on son at Fort Rucker FROM Douglas V. Graves
Ex-sergeant takes interest in 176th AHC chopper FROM Leslie Hines
Son documenting father's tour in South Vietnam FROM Stephen A. Judycki
Flight school roommate puzzled about KIA pilot FROM Richard F. Landrum
Author tells how book helps war survivors deal with grief FROM Pauline Laurent
Membership directory terrific FROM John D. Lynn
Retired pilot-lawyer plans book about combat flying FROM Robert B. Machen
Mojave should be shown on VHPA newsletter cover FROM Gerald "Budda" Meador
Amerasian tries to find helicopter pilot father FROM Terry J. Wood
Army aviator recalls flying Navy missions FROM Michael McCormick
Former Lurp thanks Centaurs for supoprt FROM Daniel Nate
Writer seeking gunner/pilot FROM John E. Frasso


TAPS:
Charles H. "Ace" Drummond Jr.


REPORTS:
Historian asks for help with 2001 directory BY Mike Sloniker
Book explains Vietnam decisions BY Mike Sloniker
Vietnam documentary gets it right BY David Owen


Newsletter statement of publication


REUNION:
Activities highlight Denver reunion
Order official reunion T-shirts


BRIEFS:
Members to elect three officers
Calendar needs photographs


FEATURES:
Kistler shares memories with Lurps (Part 2) BY Bob Johnson
U.S. radar 'spots' NVA helicopter BY Mike Law



Museum hosts chopper pilot film premiere
VHPA-CCN wins in parades
Volume: 18
Issue: 6
Item Creation Date: November/December 2000
Collection: Larry Leonard Collection
Association: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)
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FROM THE PRESIDENT BY Charles Holley
New membership contest begins BY Don Joyce
New program manager at VHPA headquarters


LETTERS:
Poem describes death of veteran FROM Ty Simmons
WOCs oblivious to events of 1968 FROM Les Davison
Washington parade event to remember FROM John M. Kazlauskas
WOC Rock information wanted FROM Lou "Rocket" Rochat
Washing reunion - from wives corner FROM Rebeca Mizejewski
VHPA professor seeks pilots for panel session FROM Thomas Morrissey
Poem stems from pilots' longstanding rivalry FROM Preston "Skip" Shreve
NTSB file describes two planes colliding FROM Nick J. Primis
Pilot saves wounded company commander FROM Beverly C. "John" Read
VC attack hueys, pilots on Nha Trang airstrip FROM Jack Serig Sr.


TAPS:
Selba Khomer Beaty Sr. - Lynn A. Carpenter - Joseph E. Gunnels - Charles W. "Buzz" Hair III - Oscar Maxey "Max" Hall - Francis John Hnatiuk - Kent Reinhard - John A. Robinson Jr. - Herbert Thorpe Sink - Charles I. "Irling" Smith


REPORTS:
VHPA history burned on new CD BY Gary Roush
Helicopter units north of Da Nang BY Mike Sloniker
Reflection on a war many years ago BY Dr. James R. Reckner
Las Vegas will host VHPA 2002 reunion
Young's book does the impossible BY Thomas Payne


REUNION:
Registration form in next newsletter BY Mike Law
What to do in Denver with or without car BY Mike Law
Take a day trip to Colorado Springs
Follow reunion hotel reservation procedures BY Joe Bilitzke


FEATURES:
Pilot flies 'insertions,' 'extractions' BY Bob Johnson


VHPA on parade
Volume: 18
Issue: 5
Item Creation Date: September/October 2000
Collection: Larry Leonard Collection
Association: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)
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[Number of Pages: 28]
FROM THE PRESIDENT BY Charles Holley


LETTERS:
Remarkable event occurs at The Wall FROM Charles E. " Chuck" Oualline
Visit to war memorial cherished experience FROM Malcolm Campbell
Attending DC reunion a patrtiotic experience FROM Glenn P. Carr
Letter about brother helps inspire book FROM Linda Moreau
Washington reunion full of many things to do FROM Gil Ferrey
Large VHPA truck stickers still available FROM Tom Payne
Photo shows 'moment' with Gary and friends FROM Dave Rittman
VHPA reuion creates unforgettable memories FROM Julie Kink
Beeper leads Huey crew a 'mile from the moon' FROM Nick J. Primis
Pilot's daughter writes poem commemorating friend's death FROM Philip K. Manuel


TAPS:
Richard R. "Rick" Ahlberg - Robert D. "Gabe" Gabriel - Lewis "Ed" Kauffman - Robert Neale Mckinnon - Valentino "Val" Martinez - Richard L. "Dick" Stroud - William Frank "Bill' Williams


REPORTS:
Rayle resigns post, executive council seeks new VHPA legal adviser
DC Reunion will never be forgottten BY Bob Smith
Association announces raffle results BY Bob Smith
Amendment proposed to Constitution
Galloway Recalls helicopters' role BY Joseph Galloway
Recruiting contest winner: Herb Nagel of Florida chapter BY Don Joyce
Galloway lauds helicopter crews BY Joseph Galloway
Rittman, Ferguson elected VHPA officers BY Jack Swickard
Organizers worked countless hours BY James Goldthorpe


REUNION:
Outside activites stressed at reunion BY Mike Law
United the official airline BY Mike Law
Volume: 18
Issue: 4
Item Creation Date: July/August 2000
Collection: Larry Leonard Collection
Association: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)
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FROM THE PRESIDENT BY Bob Smith


LETTERS:
'Turning off' light causes a problem FROM Gary Bortolus
Pilot curious about fate of UH-1C's crewman FROM Pete Costilow
Semi-truck's trailer sports VHPA logo, phone number FROM Jay Elliott
Bell engraved with names of B Company's aviators FROM Don Joyce
Chinook on newsletter's cover brings back memories FROM Chris Peterson
Letter thanks helicopter pilots for war service FROM Randy Zahn
VHPA member honored as HAI 'pilot of the year' FROM Alan E. Rhoades
Assault company loses 25 percent of crewmembers FROM Jack W. Serig
ORWAC 66-2 seeking missing class members FROM Herb Hirst
Ceremony to honor combat medevac pilots FROM John Kaye
Nephew seeks photos,stories about uncle FROM Bill Medsker
Writer collectiong photos, information on VNAF FROM Wayne Mutza


TAPS:
Edwin "Larry" Cunningham - Michael S. Glynn - Gerald D. "Gary" Green - Howard Knight - David H. Marlowe - Robert L. Mauseth


REPORTS:
Florida chapter plans Orlando reunion BY Bob Lee
New SoCal Chapter grows rapidly BY Carl Cortez
Fort Wolters, museum productive BY Bobby Bateman
Georgia Chapter establishes website BY Woody McFarlin
Ohio River LZ plans Indiana mini BY Mike Molish
Mid America sponsors two minis BY Gary Winetteer
National Capital plans Reunion 2000
Headquarters busy preparing for reunion BY Jodi Allison


FEATURES:
Medevac pilot started tour on July 4 BY Phil Marshall
Chapter listings show local VHPA growth
Register for parade on the VHPA website BY Gil Ferrey


REUNION:
Chapters can share in raffle proceeds BY Bob Smith
Potomac cruise a reunion high point BY Jim Goldthorpe
Tours available at aircraft restoration facility BY Gil Ferrey
VHPA to lay wreath at The Wall
Registration open for golf tourney
Units filling mini-reunion schedule BY Jim McDaniel

VHPA BRIEFS:
Reunion planned at Fort Rucker
Armed helicopter unit plans mini
Volume: 18
Issue: 3
Item Creation Date: May/June 2000
Collection: Larry Leonard Collection
Association: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)
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