Name  Ken "SKI" Lapinski     From  Chicago Comment   Hello All, My email was incorrect

Name  David Joseph Hewitt     From  Beaufort /SC Comment   My father served in Vietnam with the 162nd AHC. His name is Jim Hewitt. He was a warrant officer. Any information at all would be greatly apprecieated. Anything, a buddy, someone who saw him there, someone who dident like him. Any kind of story or pictures! All I know is he recived a Bronze star, purple heartAir medal & numeral 36 ect...

Name  Ken "SKI" Lapinski     From  Chicago, IL. Comment   Crew Chief Vultures 69 in Dong Tam. Went back to the world before the move. Also crewed on "Smokey". Can't forget Smokey. Just found this site 09/08 and it brings back many memories. Crewed with many Pilots. Vulture 16 on 714. Mr Schmid, Capt Pacifico {Rocky}, Frenchy on Smokey. Denny Klien from Chicago. Many great Gunners, all bored grunts looking for action. Tried to get a hold of Jim Powers of Palatine then moved?? He also crewed Smokey. Keep in touch.

Name  Bear     From  West "By God" Virginia Comment   Spamming and Hacking...such talent so friviously wasted!

Name  Gary Calderon     From  Keene Calif Comment   Gald to see the web back up hope to from Don Gembe and Jay Hayden??

Name  JD CECCHINE     From  BELTON TX Comment   I SERVED IN THE 173RD ROBINHOODS GUN PLT. ANY ROBINHOODS OUT THERE GIVE ME A SHOUT.

Name  Nancy Havle     From  Moorpark, CA Comment   I am the sister of WO Roy Letsen & just found out about this website- nice to see a pic of him in a helicopter after all these years! Thank you

Name  Robert Joy     From  Ellinwood, Kansas 67526 Comment   I need someone to contact me at my e-mail address. I would like to donate a drawing of the 162nd Assault helicopter company area at Dong Tam 1968-1969. I also have prepared a map of Dong Tam that I have not been able to find. It's not 100% accurate, but its way better than any thing on the internet. The people in charge of this site needs to contact me. Robert Joy

Name  Don Gembe     From  Manchester,Pa Comment   Seems forever since I lasted posted, but had to say it's nice to see so many people are still visiting the site. Whenever I meet another Nam vet in my travels I tell them of the site whether they were involved with helicopters or not, and usually they write down the address. To crash and burn Calderon, I have tried to email you, but it comes back undeliverable. I am in contact with a number of the guys, but Mike Zellman is one that I wouldn't mind contacting also. I may be coming to Oregon in August to spray with the huey so get in touch.

Name  William R. Phillips Jr     From  Cullman AL Comment   Just stumbled across this wonderful site. Dad, Maj William R. Phillips, was in country 28 days when he was KIA 3FEB67. He and Maj Karas were in #66-00908. I have read the afteraction report but am really interested in any accounts of anything that my dad may have done. He was the OPS O at the time. I don't even know his call-sign. If anyone has any photos of him during that short tour I would very much appreciate being contacted. I am planning a trip to Rucker this fall. Wish I had know about the dedication in June08, I would have taken Mom. Dad just had a great-grand son born in December. I want WRP IV to know all about him. He inspired me to a 20 yr tour as a Marine. I'm sure he made an impression on others of the 162nd even in the short 28 days that you had the chance to know him. Thanks for your service and your help. W.R. Phillips Jr (Maj USMC Ret)

Name  ellenleblanc     From  raceland ,la. Comment   what an honor.

Name  Jack A. Riehle Cw4 Ohio National Guard (Ret)     From  Dublin, Ohio Comment   While I did not serve with the 162nd, I admire your efforts here. Hoaah!

Name  Merri Sillery     From  Georgetown GA Comment   I just got back from the memorial dedication at Ft Rucker and wanted to say thank you thank you thank you. The stone is awesome and helped to bring closure. You all were very wonderful and I can't thank you enough. This was a weekend I will never forget. Please stay in contact.

Name  Jerome Montoya     From  El Paso, TX Comment   281st ASH also flew in the Delta, D Company 5th Special Forces Group, Can Tho. Pete Tweety's roommate. Mardi Gras/Wolfpack 35 Class 66-11/13

Name  David Joseph Hewitt     From  Beaufort/SC Comment   I am looking for any information about my father. His name is James Clifford Hewitt. He was a helocopter pilot during the vietnam war. I believe he flew for the copperheads but I am unsure. Any information about him would be a great help. Cpl. David J Hewitt USMC

Name  Michelle "Missy" Tweedy     From  Metairie, Louisiana Comment   I can be reached at mt@chehardy.com.

Name  Michelle "Missy" Tweedy     From  Metairie, Louisiana Comment   It has been several years since I have signed into this site, which I appreciate very much. My dad, Vernon "Pete" Tweedy was killed 40 years ago this year. The military wanted to bury him at the military cemetary in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. My persisant mother protested and fought, having 5 yound children who would want to "visit" their dad. She insisted that my dad be buried at Chalmette National Cemetary where she could bring us to visit. They did in fact re-opened Chalmette Cemetary and my dad was the first war time casualty to be buried there since World War II. I am attempting to get our local newpaper to write a story to honor my dad and mom for all that they did and acknowledge the cemetary being re-opened for my dad. Any comments, stories, etc. would be appreicated for submission with my request. Thanks again to all who have contacted me over the years and have filled a great hole in the hearts of my and my siblings, along with our children.

Name  Wm Gary Calderon     From  Keene Ca. 93531 Comment   6-68 to 4-69 door gunner call sign crash and burn Calderon and did in 1-69 lost tail rotor in the delta would like to here from anyone,I'll scan some photos and send them .Anyone hear from Don Gimbe or Mike Zellmen ?

Name  Ronald E. Donahue     From  Bismarck Arkansas Comment   I am trying to find anyone who may have flown with my uncle CW3 Robert Allen Dulaney. He was from Ohio but lived in Florida most of the time. Was in 27 years or more. Instructor at Ft Rucker Al. Passed away in 1989 Two tours in Nam

Name  Nick Riviezzo     From  Daleville, Al 36322 Comment   I was a W.O. 1 and 2Lt. in the 162nd [Vultures and Copperheads]My last call sign was Copperhead 14. Rick Franzese was my usual door gunner and Freeman Bradley was my crew chief. I would love to hear from them or others that were at Phouc Vihn from Aug'66 'til June '67.I was transferred because I had a "status change"[ was commissioned]Whent to the 191st at Bearcat for my last 90 days in country that tour. I am teaching Army helicopter pilots at dear old "Mother Rucker" E-mail me and I'll send you my address.Nick

Name  Bob Shine (Vulture 17)     From  Londonderry, NH Comment   Please join the 162nd AHC at the Delta Reunion at Ft. Rucker on June, 6,7,&8 for the Dedication of a Memorial Stone to the 162nd and its fallen Hero's on June 8th. Any questions, Please contact Sam Gause or me for futher info. STS BS

Name  Jim Franklin     From  greensburg, in Comment   my husband would like to have contact with anyone that was there in 67-68 that he might know (James P Franklin) 162nd AHC

Name  Mike Salamone     From  Dayton, OH Comment   My uncle, Pete Salamone, served with the 162nd in '66 as a pilot. He passed away in August of '06 and I was trying to piece together events about his service in Vietnam. If anyone has any recollections they would like to share with my family, please contact me. Thanks much. 202-465-1582

Name  Paul Suits     From  Shelbyville/ Indiana Comment   I currently work with a gentleman named Leroy Mahler, who served with the 162nd. I am not sure of the years, he was an aircraft mechanic, but has told me about flying resupply, medivac, and insertion missions. If anyone would liek to contact him you may email me and I will be glad to pass it on as he is not computer savy.

Name  Bell, Jack L.     From  Cedar Hill, TX Comment   Served with the 162nd for 14 months as crew chief trained by Slim Jackson from 1970-72, with 2nd Platoon. Sorry I had to leave Can Tho under urgent conditions and did not get to say good bye to everyone. Most of my personal property was left there and have not found it yet. Anyone who remebers me, please contact me. I would love to hear from you.