Guestbook

JD Watson
02/03/10 @ 4:18PM
C troop 2/17 in the late part of 1983-84 and then D troop 1991-1992...just had to poke my nose in and say hi to everyone.

Rick Miller (Website)
02/03/10 @ 2:43PM
hello fellow condors! rick miller here, i crewed a slick named Gunky! no seems to know how she got her name but was told i would die if i changed the name...
wanted to say hello to everyone and to all the other slick crewchiefs and doorgunners...hello Micheal Horsch....

anyone who went to Khe Sahn remember the water falls we use to take a bath in?

remember the mud slide into the pool of water at the falls?

i remember the sniper who took shots at me and the others at the falls one day and the bullets zipping by my head under water.

good thing i could swim under water really good, heh....

i came into country jan 1,1970 according to my orders i found and left vietnam on sept 12, 1971. was crewchief on gunky from the middle of march 1970 until sept 71 when my doorgunner took over as crewchief.

flew for awhile as doorgunner for SP/5 Robert Blackwell until gunky came along.

Chief Warrant Glenn Dooley hello again, sorry about leaving you that day in the PZ for a short short.....

I will be at the 2010 Condor Reunion this year....looking forward to seeing all the condors again.

In case some of you haven't contacted Emil or the President, not bammy either.....
it is important that all who can attend show up and that includes Doug Brinker !!!!

I would like to see as many there as none of us as Mick would sing, Time is on our side...it's not anymore guys, I'm next to the youngest now and everyone above me, well it would be nice to see everyone again.

San Antonio is very nice as is the hotel and price is good also, so I hope to see everyone again soon.

see you guys soon


Rick Miller CE 17700

Walter Mattson
12/29/09 @ 2:12PM
I\'d really like to get in touch with Tony Japuntich. I served with him in his squad in the 1st cav and then again in C Troup. I was a SGT and was the morning controller in the TOC

I also would like to bet in touch with Pappy. I had the pleasure to fly with him as an observer and I still laugh at how he tried to introduce me to RALPH

God Bless you all and I think of you often

Walt

Bill Harmon
12/27/09 @ 8:44AM
William Fritz, I too would be interested in buying a few patches with the patince my ass on them. Maybe Roland Brophy, the orginator of the logo could whip up a few and make them available to all here on the web site!! It would generate a few bucks for him. At least it would be a little compensation for the work he put into the patch to begin with.. Just a thought

John Barron (Website)
12/19/09 @ 12:50PM
JOHN VASKO LET ME HEAR FROM YOU

William Fritz (Website)
12/18/09 @ 8:03PM
The printed logo refering to "patince my ass, I want to kill somthing", was on all of the C Trp. 2/17 patches I saw while in country 71-72. I was a little surprized the reproductions didn't have it on them. Getting older not bolder?
I'd buy some with the original logo that I remember.

John Barron (Website)
12/18/09 @ 6:08PM
IS JOHN VASKO OK?

Edward Papin (Website)
12/18/09 @ 12:51PM
Howdy from Vegas

Edward Hughes (Website)
12/15/09 @ 5:43PM
I arrived at Phu Bai in September 1970. A group of us lined up in formation facing the First Sargent. He asked me several questions about different automatic weapons, I answered the questions. He asked me, \"would you like to drive my jeep\". I replied, \"No thanks\". That is how I became an Aero Scout. I reported to the flight line and met someone there and said that,\" the 1st Sargent said to report here. I reserved an air conditioned room with a view.\" I spent the night on the front porch and a few more after that. I did have a nice view. I could not have picked a better group of guys to serve with in Vietnam. I think about you everyday.

Someone in the front office did not like me, a line was drawn through my \"V\" with Air Medal. Anyone that was in Laos would not have done such a thing, that leaves you know who.

I never had been in a helicopter before I arrived with the 2/17th. On my second flight one of the pilots asked me if I would like to land the bird. I did a 360. I think I was a little hard on the pedals.

Served with Earl Wilson, Pat Bunting, Ron Maximoff - he flew Capt. Latimer back to the runway on that fateful day. Flew with Lt. Simpson the morning of his last day. Don Wilson was with Lt. Smpson in his last monments.

God Bless

Frederick Moench
12/08/09 @ 2:54AM
Condors,

A good day. Looking for fathers team. C 2/17 Im guessing 70-72ish era did not see in 70 yearbook. CONDOR 25 I believe.

Frederick J Moench III 70-71? C 2/17

Wish to know what type of person he was, I have the original Condor badge, he flew Cobra. (Pilot)

Steve
11/11/09 @ 10:24PM
My name is Steve Carr. Nickname in country was walrus. I flew with the scouts. Started at Sally then helped move to Hue. I flew with Mr. Holcom, Mr Judge, Mr. Flinn. Lt. Bround, Lt Swift, Cpt Brown, Mr. Weaver, Mr. Hagstrom, Mr. Hunt, Mr. Sherman. I was with C Troop. If anybody remembers me would you please send me an email at camel270@hotmail.com. I need some letters proving that I was in combat in Viet Nam.

Thanks to those who can help.

Steve

Bob Holcomb (Website)
10/31/09 @ 12:05PM
To: Bill Harmon/Ken Smith

Re: \"Patience, my Ass.....\"

Haven\'t visited here in a couple years, but I noticed the recent question regarding the where the \'Patients\' slogan was printed.

I can confirm that it was a calling card that was given to everybody while we were still at Sally. In fact I think I have a few in a shoe box, along with some original patches, MPC and other odds and ends from our tour.

Regards from Boston
Bob Holcomb
Condor 13 from 9/69-8/70

Frederick
09/22/09 @ 6:19AM
Good day all.
Son of Condor 25. checking in to see all.

Robert
08/30/09 @ 8:24PM
I served in C troop in 70. Saw the web site and thought this was great.

HOW DO I GET A INVITATION CODE TO SIGN UP?

LOOK FORWARD TO HEARING FROM ANYONE
YOU SERVED WITH ME

Doug Quick (Website)
07/19/09 @ 10:03AM
SORRY TO HEAR THE REUNION WAS CANCELED.
IF ANYONE IS STILL COMMING TO FORT CAMBELL IN AUG CONTACT ME,I ONLY LIVE 20 MIN FROM THERE

OUT FRONT
DOUG QUICK

Jeff Davis
06/30/09 @ 10:52AM
Served a C 2/17th as company clerk from \'74 - \'76 and had the pleasure of working for LTC Gary Luck, one hell of a Squadron Commander- Great Guy. Served directly under Maj Edwin Ranels- another top shelf commander. Served under 1SG Henry Kumpfmuller and Rogelio Salinas. Alot of challenges for these soldiers during post-Vietnam years. Airborne...Out Front!

CHUCK VALENTINE
06/26/09 @ 3:05PM
JUST SURFING HIT ON THIS SITE CAME IN TO VISIT SERVED WITH HHT 2/17 84 -85 SPOON PLATOON WAS THE COOK OUT AT SABRE ARMY AIRFIELD

Pat Walters (Website)
06/25/09 @ 5:05PM
Lee
I could not wait. This to inform the Condor Alumni Association that My girlfriend Abigeal Morehead has excepted by proposal. We are getting married in January 2010.

Pat

Ken Smith (Website)
06/24/09 @ 1:52PM
Bill, I distinctly remember the slogan but it was just a slogan. I don't recall it making its way to the patch. The problem is, however, I remember seeing it in writing, either on an aircraft or posted somewhere in the Troop area. For your info, here's a link to a magazine story that actually refers to it -- http://www.vanityfair.com/magazine/archive/1999/12/burrows199912?currentPage=2 Here's a paragraph from the story: The next day, A.P. reporter Michael Putzel flew out to Khe Sanh and tracked down Newman, who volunteered to return to the crash site for a quick flyby. Something of a daredevil, Newman commanded Charlie Troop, Second Squadron, 17th Air Cavalry, a swashbuckling outfit whose unit insignia was a menacing condor. Their slogan: “Patience, my ass. I want to kill something.” It was a risky foray, but Newman flew in at a discreet altitude, accompanied by two Cobra gunships for cover. Putzel, using a 200-mm. telephoto lens, took several quick frames of the fire-singed hillside.

Bill harmon (Website)
06/22/09 @ 11:17AM
Does anyone that was stationed at LZ Sally 69-70 remember seeing the Condor logo with \"Patience My Ass I Want To Kill Something\"? I can\'t remember if it was on the logo itself or if it was on the one displayed out side of Headquarters...

Pat Walters (Website)
06/18/09 @ 10:35AM
Sorry frogot to leave his name it i Mr. Noe

Pat Walters (Website)
06/15/09 @ 12:32AM
To all snake drivers. I am looking for a snake pilot that flew in nam w c/2/17 and then again with c/2/17 and Ft. Campbell from feb 1975 to about the end of 1977. If anyone knows him please give him my email address. Thanks
Pat

Pat Walters
06/05/09 @ 4:39PM
I am glad to finally find a site about the Condor\'s. I was stationed at Ft. Capbell, KY C/2/17 from Feb1975 to Feb 1978. To me that was the best unit that I was stationed with inmy 25 yrs in the service. I want too pay my respect to all the past, present and future Condors. Good luck to all.

Roland Brophy (Website)
03/04/09 @ 9:06PM
like Mike Hayes, I was on the Flying Tiger flight in Mar 69.
I was part of the Commo unit, although my background was in art. I designed the Condor logo, as well as the the one for the 504th Maint., as well as the EM club, which was under constructin when I left country in70. I heard it was destroyed, so if anyone has pictures, I would love to see them. I noticed pix of Jim Eastman on his bike. He probably doesn't remember, but we were in the same hooch for most of the time I was in country.
was introduced to the web site by my nephew, who saw the patch and remembered that I had given one to him when he was a kid. It has been a long time since I was at LZ Sally, but I can't believe it is almost 40 years ago.

Bill Harmon (Website)
02/26/09 @ 4:40PM
After putting to disk some of the conversations my wife and 1 1/2yr daughter sent to me while in nam, I got to wondering if I could find anything about "our old unit" on the www. What a supprise!! Thanks to Lee, and anyone else involved, here it is!! If it wasn't for seeing Milt Beebe's name and comments, I probably wouldnt' have inquired about joining.. Would like to hear from anyone that remembers our tour of "the vacation capital of the world, sunny South Nam"!!


Bill (of the trubine engine department)

Mike Hayes (Website)
01/15/09 @ 10:12PM
I started out in Ft. Hood with the 2/17th late 68 then to LZ Sally in March 09, 217 of us together by way of Nome Alaska on Flying Tigers Air. I served with C trp as an observer. I was shot down on the side of Hamburger hill on 5 may 69.
I just found this web site and sure am happy to have found it. Thanks to Lee
and Mac Jones for all the info.
If anyone remembers me or remembers the names of others in the OH-6 section I sure would love to hear from you.

Thanks, Mike Hayes

Richard Frazee (Website)
01/14/09 @ 11:45PM
I was with C Troop from Aug 1970 to Sep 1971. I was a crew chief with the Slick Platoon while Jim Newman was the company commander. I flew mostly with Doug Brinker, John Loeffler, Jim Crane, Howe, Nichols, Gunn, and several others. Went to Khe Sahn with the troop for Lam Son 719. Horsch, Ledford, Davis, Schuler, Miller, Faase, Fiecht, Ross were fellow flight crew members.

George Bracken
12/16/08 @ 11:24PM
LZ sally 1969-1970 Aero rifle platoon
C troop 2/17 Cav
good site guys !

Mike Baker
12/02/08 @ 10:36AM
Took me 40 some years but I found this site. Serviced at LZ Sally C Troop 2/17 Cav please e-mial if you were there in 69

Tasia Eddy
11/25/08 @ 12:00PM
Just wanted to say it is an honor working with the present day C troopers as one of their flight operations clerks for the past two years. These guys are awesome. OUTFONT!!

Banshee6
07/29/08 @ 5:02PM
Hi

Just passing through. Someone give my regards to Jim Newman.

He was C Troop, when I was in B Troop,

You guys are swell and have a great site.

Bill Amavisca
07/11/08 @ 1:24PM
I thought I would sign in and say thanks to all of you. I served in Phu Bai, 1970. I worked with the 507th, keeping the Condors flying.

Eric Leach (Website)
07/07/08 @ 1:09AM
Out Front

CW3 Eric Leach c/s Condor 21

Great site. It is great to see the history of this great Troop. As we continue to add to that histoy here in Afghanistan, we will Never Forget where it began.

Respectfully,
Eric Leach

Warren Morgan
05/27/08 @ 9:50AM
Serving with Condor Troop in Afghanistan Dec 2007 to hopefully Dec 2008 or March 2009 if it becomes a 15 month deployment.

Chuck Vehlow (Website)
05/20/08 @ 3:47PM
Hey guys - -was one of the Condors during 1970-71 at Phu Bai and Lam Son 719; look forward to the next reunion whereever and whenever. Great website Lee!!

Kent A Thomas (Website)
05/16/08 @ 6:17PM
I am a cousin of Maj. Murray Lee Brooks. I was in Korea, \\\\\\\\\\\\\\\"C\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\" Btry 2MSL. Bn. 71st Arty. in 1961 to 1962 and stationed on the DMZ line and out of Ft Bliss, TX

Mike Nadler
05/06/08 @ 1:26PM
What a surprise it was to find this site!
Condor 43 2/70 to 9/70.

Rance Jurevwicz, Capt., USA, Ret (Website)
04/25/08 @ 4:01PM
FANTASTIC Web Site! We have added a link to our monthly newsletter so that more veterans can be made aware of this tremendous resource. Also, please visit our web site to learn about hidden government benefits you are eligible for and how to significantly increase your service-connected compensation or VA pension.

JOHN BARRON (Website)
04/18/08 @ 9:34AM
HEY THERE.
THIS IS AN IMPORTANT MEANS OF RECORDING OUR HISTORY.
THERE IS A HISTORY SPOT UNDER FORUMS. GOOD PLACE TO TELL ABOUT SOMETHING YOU LIVED THROUGH.
THE GALLERY HAS SOME PHOTOS BUT I KNOW THERE ARE MANY MORE OUT THERE. SEND YOUR PHOTOS TO LEE BROOKS AT lee.brooks@aircav-condors.org.
WE ARE NOT GETTING YOUNGER AND OUR STORY NEEDS TO BE TOLD.
YOU KNOW HOW TO START YOUR STORY, "THERE I WAS, 1500 FEET OVER THE ASHAW VALLEY............" OR "THERE I WAS AT THE PHU BAI O CLUB.........."
YOU ALL TAKE CARE.
SEE YOU IN REFULE AND REARM.
CAVALRY IS NOT A PROFESSION IT IS A WAY OF LIFE.

milt beebe
04/12/08 @ 12:33PM
LZ Sally 69 - 70 - I remember the closing of LZ Sally - moving to Phu Bai.

I saw the name Wayne Baker - and believe I remember him.

worked in tech supply for C trp with Gary Japs and Gary Peters - am very interested if anyone remembers SFC Billy A. Lane - he was like a father to us

last command officer I remember was Cpt Snow.

Would like to hear from whomever was there 69-70

Ken Smith
04/07/08 @ 12:01PM
I served with C/2/17 from June \'69 through May \'70. Call sign became 56-kilo, grunt radio operator for the rifle platoon leader. Recall doing a lot of waiting for insertions, on the airstrip at KheSan, various abandoned firebases, Bastogne, etc., leading into the Ashau. Recall the quiet times at Sally as well as rpg\'s falling and dashes to the bunkers. And who can forget the long nights on guard? After 9 months became personnel NCO for the troop, replaced Hines. Had some trouble adjusting to the \"quiet\" and sometimes volunteered for patrols.

rick
03/11/08 @ 3:06AM
I am not 100% sure i am in the right place. My Father was a vietnam cav pilot. He unfortunately augered in along with 2 other crew members in 1996 in a vertol 107 at work. He never talked about his experiences from vietnam in 1970. I would like to learn as much as i can if anyone has anything to offer or stories greatly appreciated. last name Davey.

Lorenzo Rehber
03/07/08 @ 10:54AM
I joined Charlie Troop at Robert Gray Army Airfield, Ft Hood, Texas, mid 1968. Charlie Troop was just forming and the only other folks there at the time (that I remember) were Benny Landes, Rosco Tilly and a few younger troop. We trained at Ft Hood for six months then departed for Viet Nam. We arrive at LZ Sally as a unit in March 1969. I spent my entire tour with the Scout Platoon as an Aerial Observer from March 1969 until March 1970. I stayed in the Army and retired at Ft Benning Georgia, September 1984. I was fortunate enough to get a Civil Service job just after I retired and currently work as manager of an Aviation Component Repair program at Hunter Army Airfield, Savannah Georgia.

Ralph Thornburgh (Website)
03/06/08 @ 10:50PM
Hello to all. I just thought I'd stop by and sign the guest book too. I came into C Troop in Jan70 at LZ Sally and moved to Phu Bai. I left the unit during Thanksgiving of 70.

Rance Jurevwicz, Capt, USA, Ret (Website)
03/02/08 @ 5:24PM
FANTASTIC Web Site! We have added a link to our monthly newsletter so that more veterans can be made aware of this tremendous resource. Also, please visit our web site to learn about your hidden benefits and how to increase your service-connected compensation or VA pension.

Cleve \\\\ (Website)
03/02/08 @ 3:08PM
I served in C Troop from April 1970 to April 1971. My Call Sign was Condor 45. I flew slicks and enjoyed it. I was the scrounge officer and removed a lot of supplies from Da Nang for the troop. We didn\\\\\\\'t need those rubber life boats anyway. Sorry to the officer who signed for them. Got a lot of Air Conditioners for them. I\\\\\\\'m sure you all enjoyed the jeep I brought back so we could ride around camp eagle. Greatest moment was tearing out the bar and bring it back to Cav Country. The nurces weren\\\\\\\'t bad either. Can\\\\\\\'t wait to attend a reunion. Cleve \\\\\\\"Slim\\\\\\\" Pickens, Condor 45

Lee Brooks (Website)
03/01/08 @ 7:01PM
New CONDORS that have just found the website and want to have access to all parts of the website and/or wish to join the CONDOR ASSOCIATION need to contact me. On the web site click on "CONTACT" and leave me a message with your e-mail address or telephone number.

Kas Miller
02/13/08 @ 12:16PM
I finally found the Condors! I was the forward observer assigned to C Troop from midsummer 1970-April 1971 Call sign Condor Z3.

Doug Lonce
02/09/08 @ 9:50PM
I was with C 2/17 in 69-70. Had the call sign Condor 24

Francis Mays (Website)
01/19/08 @ 6:04PM
I served with the Condors during my second tour Jan 70-Dec 70. Condor 25 was my call sign in the Weapons Plt. I moved from Sally to Phu Bai and became the Aircraft Armament Officer. In June I was Made the AH-1G SIP. This Web Site is Great and I hope will provide the many passed Condors with a chance to contact their old Friends. Hi, to all, drop me an email if you remember our time together as Condors. Frank

Tony Japuntich
01/16/08 @ 11:00AM
Happy New Year everyone. I was with the Blues in the Condors from Oct. 1970 to Nov. 1971. I got back from Iraq as a civilian contractor last January and have pretty much retired since then. Life is good.

Charlie Hamilton
01/08/08 @ 10:04PM
I served with Condors in Lam Sam 719 out of Khe Sahn as Condor 24. Look forward to seeing you all at this years VHPA convention.

tildon perry (Website)
12/25/07 @ 6:56PM

I was platoon medic with the Blues in Dec-69

70 started at LZ Sally then moved to Phu Bi in

Feb.

JOHN BARRON (Website)
12/21/07 @ 7:52PM
I SERVED IN CHARLIE TROOP FROM DEC 69 TO JUN 71. FLEW COBRAS IN THE GUN PLATOON. CALL SIGN CONDOR 27.

Doc Schopfer (Website)
12/19/07 @ 11:54PM
Hi to all Condors,

Thanks to Lee Brooks, I can access the website. I enjoyed seeing everyone that made the San Antonio and Nashville reunions. I was a Cobra pilot with call sign Condor 23. We worked out of Phu Bai from March 1970 to March 1971.

DOUG QUICK
12/18/07 @ 4:53PM
HEY GUYS.
I SERVED IN THE BLUES,LOACHES AND ENDED UP AS A DOOR GUNNER ON SLICKS AND LOVE IT[774]
I SERVED FROM AUG. 69-OCT 70
GOT A EARLY OUT.

DOUG QUICK

Richard (Skeet) Schuler
12/18/07 @ 3:14PM

I wish I could make the letters bigger so that I wouldn't have to use my "cheaters" to see. I started with C/7/17 aircav down in Pleiku, 10June68 and was infused with C/2/17 in January69. My brother (Spc4 Greg Schuler) visited occasionally from Dong Tam (down in the delta) with the Vultures. I was a Cobra pilot when I arrived in country. When I came up to Eagle country, I was designated as a guns section leader (White 21) until we started using our call signs.

Hooya to Dan Hester and "little Mike."

Emil Hirsch
12/18/07 @ 8:23AM
Greetings to everybody. I served with the Condors at LZ Sally arriving there December 1969. I moved with the unit to Phu Bai in early March 1970 and served there with the Condors until my November 1970 ETS from the Army

William Fritz
12/17/07 @ 11:18PM
Hey, "Doc" Fritz here,"Blues" 71-72, just droped in and I must say you've done a great job on this site.
Merry Christmas to all,
Bill

Paul Brooks
12/05/07 @ 12:11AM
I am Lee Brooks\\\' brother and served with him, along with our dad in the 101st (69-70). I was originally assigned to Headquarters, 2/17 and then reassigned to HHC, 3/187th up at Camp Evans. Although no one enjoyed serving in Veitnam, I had it better than most being able to visit with my brother and father.

Although I wasn\\\'t a member of the Condors, I am very proud of my brother and his fellow pilots.

Robert Holcomb (Website)
12/01/07 @ 9:04AM
Hello to Condors 1969-1970.

-Bob Holcomb
Condor 13

gary neighbors
11/08/07 @ 10:56PM
C TRP 2/17 CAV 12/68-3/31/70 at Fort Hood

Tx. and LZ Salley. Aircraft Armament

Wayne M Baker
10/26/07 @ 10:37AM
I was with condors from Feb 70 to Dec 70, condor 26 and condor 3 respectively. Would like to hear from any of the guys.

John Engelmann
10/24/07 @ 4:40AM
Hi to all the Condors from LZ Sally 1969.
I finally was able to get into the Condor Website. I am serving in Germany with 7th Signal Brigade as their safety guy. Been here and there and going to all kinds of exiting...or less exiting places. If you are heading for Germany (Mannheim) let me know and maybe we can meet. Hoping this message find all of you well
sincerely John Engelmann/Condor 44

engelmann@us.army.mil

Kenneth Bolen
10/20/07 @ 12:08AM
just looking around and trying to figure how it works.

Jim Connolly
10/12/07 @ 7:43AM
Served with C troop 2/17 In 1970.
I was with hq baty /83 field arty. Michael Light was my boss. My first day with the blues was spent in a bomb crater we had repelled into. The third choper was shot down. then another choper tried to drop alz kit but was receiving heavy fire and droped the kit away from the crater. The door gunner got shot up really bad or either he was killed. I remenber thinking he was going to shoot me but He didn\'t. When the the choper was shoot down the roror blades were flying, I remenber looking at Larry Banton and he look at me. We were both scared as hell. I remenber my legs shaking uncontroubly and I was ashamed. I looked around and everyones legs were shaking. I laughed to myself.
Sincerelly,
James R Connolly
P.O. Box 3253
Portsmouth, Va 23701
Tele 757-478-1437 (I answer the phone as Whole Electric.

Jim Eastman
10/08/07 @ 11:35PM
To all those who did the first few months at LZ Sally with just one 5KW generator for the entire unit

HOORAAW


Jim E

Michael McCormick (Website)
10/06/07 @ 10:55AM
Hello Lee,

This is a very well done site. What software di you use?
My old eyes have a bit of trouble with the confirmation code, but I understand the reason.

Regards,
Michael McCormick
Pelican 223

Lee Brooks (Website)
10/04/07 @ 9:40PM
Welcome to the new and improved Condor alumni web site. More information is forthcoming.