Saturday April 26, 2003
To Brad, and to all have responded to my request to share remembrances, photos or stories of my brother Milt, a public thank you. It is appreciated more than you will ever know.
I just realized that my e-mail address listed in my original posting is not current. My current e-mail address is
mskelsey@attbi.com . Hope to hear
from you.
Maynard Kelsey, oldest brother of Capt. Milton Kelsey.
Tuesday April 22, 2003
Great site I remember when BGEN Flanagen was a boot Lt. at Camp Pendleton in 73and we flew many fam hops over Okinawa in 74/75 MGEN
Delong as well Congratulations Gentlemen It Is Great to know how well
you've done. I would enjoy being contacted by any of the Gang, Jerry
Tidwell, John Felix Harry Cunningham, D J Angelica or others who remember
the Typhoon parties and times gone by.
SEMPER FI: N.E. (Buddy)
Bates
Sunday April 20, 2003
This has to be my greatest internet experience! To fine this website is wonderful. I served with Scarface 1986-1991, went off to Mag-42, Det-C and finally back to Scarface (Jan-July) 1995. There is no doubt that many of the greatest times of my life were experienced while with Scarface. I worked in Flight Line and QA. There were so many great Marines that passed through and I am sure there are now. I am very proud to say that I was and will always be a Scarface Marine. There were highs and lows, great deployments and the Gulf war. I now relish the experiences. I couldn't get aviation out of my blood when I left the Corps. I'm now an Aircraft Maintenance Supervisor with UPS in Louisville, KY. I been with UPS since 1996. I have lost contact with just about everyone that I served with.
What a tragedy but if anyone remembers me SSGT Bonner, I sure would love to hear from you. Special thanks to the people responsible for this site and a salute to Scarface Marines past and present.
Semper Fi!
David Bonner
HM:(502) 231-4271 or Cell: (502) 552-6869 Dbonner153@cs.com and
air1djb@ups.com
Saturday April 19, 2003
MY NAME IS MITCH SHULMAN AND I SERVED WITH HML-367 FROM NOV 79 - DEC. 81. MOST OF YOU GUYS OUT THERE WOULD REMEMBER ME AS " HEEB" RAN NIGHT CREW MX CONTROL. WOULD LIKE TO HERE FROM ANY OF THE GUYS WE RAN WITH
SEMPER FI
MARS203@COMCAST.NET
Saturday April 19, 2003
You have for a thing fought, which did not turn on you anything, for a
country you did not know, thousands miles from home. You risked your life
for us and our country, but we can never thank you enough. You are our
heroes. thanks the People of South Viet Nam
Thursday April 17, 2003
This is a really cool web page. Thanks for serving its really cool that
you care enough to risk your life for someone you don't know. Thank you
~Dee~
Thursday April 17, 2003
Semper Fi. I love your site. USMC 1988-1997 SGT Eric Larson 0341 2nd 23rd
4thmardiv. larsone5@homtail.com
Monday April 14, 2003
Marguerite "Tickey"
marguerite.mclean@yale.edu
Sunday April 13, 2003
Very nice site. There are a ton of USMC books, video and collectible at
www.sogbooks.com. Just wanted the
guys and gals know about this site. Keep up the good work. Bruce
Sunday April 13, 2003
Great page, I was with MAG 36 in Chu Lai and when we moved north. Arrived in Dec 66 and left in Jan 68. Greatest team in the world. I didn't know all the background and updates existed on my old unit.
thanks for making it known. Walt Mahan
internet id mahanwj@bellsouth.net
Thursday April 10, 2003
I name is Garrel De Masters, I served in vp-24 from 87-89, then served in HS-1 from 89-91. Would love to hear from anyone that was there. my email address is-
themarbleman@hotmail.com
I live in Louisville, KY again.
Sunday April 06, 2003
I was on and around Hill 55 in 69-70. I remember Scarface well. I was one of the ground pounders you pulled out of the sh=it more than once.
T.Torch Pfc Vietnam 69-70 Semper Fi
Saturday April 05, 2003
MSgt Ret.Clarence L.(Cleo)Brown HMLA-367 1990-1992
220 Cypress Ave, #113
S. San Francisco, Ca 94080
Lone-Hauler@hotmail.com
Thursday April 03, 2003
Thought I would chime in. Its the professor (Cpl) Mark Braziel. I served in Desert Storm with 367 in 91. I would like to talk to all that were in flight line during this time.Email at mailto:mbraziel@entechsales.com
Wednesday April 02, 2003
I was honored to be a part of Scarface in '87. This site is awesome! Notice a few names from the past here in your guestbook. Brings back alot of good memories. It was an honor to be a part of a squadron with such a history. Semer Fi
(CPL)Bob "Stretch" Armstrong.
Armstrong5@Peoplepc.com
Monday March 31, 2003
I am looking for old Nam buddies 1st Marine Air Wing Mag 16 70 - 71 Marble mountain.
JOEKER1951@aol.com
Sunday March 30, 2003
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Saturday March 29, 2003
Semper Fi Marines CPL Peter M.
Jones 2258763 remembering when: Quang Tri Mag-39. Looking for a few good
Marines that had the privilege and honor to serve our country. God bless
our young people who are freeing the people of Iraq, whether the rest of
the world approves or not. Wonderful site, a place in our hearts.
Jones70510@NetZero.Net
Saturday March 29, 2003
Greetings and Semper FI ; Served with honor and privilege in Quang Tri
Province Mag-29 1968-1969. Would like to hear from anyone who remembers. Jones70510.NetZero.Net.com thanks Pete Jones Cpl. Usmc 2258763
Friday March 28, 2003
Hello all PFC 4 life Kincade here wanted to say Hi to all my brothers out there and hope everyone is doing well Scarface (April 1994-June 1997)
IYAOYAS
Thursday March 27, 2003
SGT Dale A Caveness, MACVSOG, CCN 1968-70
Just a fabulous effort.. every time I visit I see or read something new.. and yet, "very old". Can't thank you and the contributors enough.
God bless you for it! lessdale@w-link.net
TMonday March 24, 2003
24 Mar 03
SSgt S.F. Boyd
Served: 1994-2001 active (MAG-39, HMLA-367)
2001-2004 inactive reserve
It is a honor to read and to view such a site. TO see people stay in touch and to respect such a squadron so highly motivated, as well as mourn the loss of Capt Treadwell and SSgt Nesmith. Two of the most down to earth Marines you can meet.
I like to try to stay in touch with the ones that proceeded my title of Ops Chief of HMLA-367.
I have been continuously searching for Outlook emails for Cpl A.Pedroza, Sgt Moncada, and LCpl Williams. I know they are serving our county proudly with our Attack on Iraq.
If you are able to assist me in such a search, it will be highly appreciated.
Email is
sf_boyd@hotmail.com
SSgt S.F.Boyd (Oorah and Semper Fi !!!!)
p.s. Keep up the good work !!!
Sunday March 23, 2003
Great Site; Cpl Eric Simmons who worked in the S-4 shop from 96-00. Email is
ericsim@msn.com
Thursday March 20, 2003
FRANK DONNELS VMO,HML 367 1-68 =1-69
Thursday March 20, 2003
March 20, 2003 Thanks for your website and all the pics. As a Marine Mom,
it helps me to connect with my Marine's life and activities. I'm very proud of our Marines, especially during this war with Iraq. My daughter, LCPL L.Gougherty, is on deployment in Okinawa and is attached to HMLA 367. I'd like to tell them thanks for keeping her in line!
Donna brianwife@msn.com
Thursday March 20, 2003
frank DONNELS 1-68 --1-69 VMO,HML367 PHU BAI
Thursday March 20, 2003
Great site!!!! This has brought
back lots of memories. What a blast from the past, names long since
forgotten. HML 367 82-85 and second award 95-99
SSGT George
Bergeron RET ssgtbusmc@aol.com
Tuesday March 18, 2003
March 2003
Sgt. Bostick, I was in from '88 to '94. I still keep in touch with Weemes, Miller and Salazar. How is everyone else. Does anyone know how to get a hold of
Mike Gauthier? Talk to you guys soon.
thebosticks@mac.com
Monday March 17, 2003
Great Site..It's great to see some of these names again.. Matt Hansen Crew Chief 91-95
mattha6676@aol.com
Sunday March 16, 2003
PFC-SGT Dave Gaydon Scarface 1989-1995 (6154) To each of you that I have had the pleasure to know, I am
grateful to have been part of such a tight family. Anyone that remembers Saudi, Oki 92, PI 92, or Pac 94, drop me a line. For those of you that know me, you
truly know that Scarface will be a part of me for my entire life.
(LD, GONZO, HANEY, MO, BEEF, SAL, LLLLOYD, BUNCH, SANZO)and everyone else Also to Bull F/L OKI 92 I need the name of that CD!!
gaydond@bevcomm.net
Saturday March 15, 2003
Frank Giron -"Bravo Battery" 1st Bn/13th Marines/5th Mar Div.
The memories of those days spent there came flooding back. It rekindled my feelings and love for our
comrades. Thank You and "SEMPER FI"
Friday March 14, 2003
Hello fellow Scarfacers, that's a great picture of those two birds when we pulled out in
1971. I can't believe its been that long but I remember those last few week well and the
last two days packing the squadron up on the ship to Oki.
Anyone in that group of about 17 as I remember it around!!
If so the next reunion is 2004 in Reno, NV see you there.
Art (AC) Thurner Cpl 2355007
HML 367 Avionics Marble Mtn 70-71
Tuesday March 04, 2003
Gents for one who served in every HML/HMLA squadron in MAG-39, it's great to see this site and
remember! My time in Scarface (1986) was short due to the needs of HMA 169 needing a Gunny to run the F/L. Down the street we accepted the first
"Whiskeys" and went composite at the same time. My best memories will always be training new Crew Chiefs (not to mention an LT or two). NVGs all night in Yuma a few nights every week!
Istill have com with Ron Swindle, Tom Howard and a few others. Best wishes to all. I still support the H-1 programs working for the CFA/FST at Cherry Point.
whitacremb@navair.navy.mil
Monday March 03, 2003
Thanks for the work. Will link it
to a story this month. Lance Flores, Editor The Dallas Libertarian Post
Sunday March 02, 2003
I came upon your site as I was browsing Marine Corps related sights to develop a marketing list for the new Havelock Tourist Center in Havelock, NC (home of MCAS Cherry Point). Just wanted to let you know that we have a great Marine Corps aviation exhibit and meeting facilities for up to 500. So...if you have need of our services, please contact me at
townsend@cityofhavelock.com
Kathy Townsend, director
Sunday March 02, 2003
What a great site to stumble upon. Corporal Michael J. Gilliland from the 88-92 Scarface Ordinance Shop. Noticed a lot of familiar names on here. Some of the stories even sounded familiar. The 29 Palms and Yuma deserts...well, not missed a bit. And Saudi/Kuwait, they can keep those as well. I do miss
Pendleton and all the great friends I had. If any brave soul puts together
a reunion anytime soon, please include me! I'd love to catch up with everyone.
My e-mail address is
jagilli@juno.com Semper Fi!
Sunday March 02, 2003
DON'T KNOW HOW TO START THIS ,I WAS IN THE SUCK FROM '70-'76.I MUST BE LOSING MY MIND BECAUSE NO MATTER HOW HARD I TRY I CAN'T SEEM TO REMEMBER TOO MANY NAMES OF MY MARINE BUDDIES!I WAS IN THE AIR WING FOR MOST OF MY SIX YEARS, BUT I MUST BE BLOCKING MOST OF MY MEMORIES OUT. I WAS IN COUNTRY IN'70-71,THEN RETURNED IN '75 FOR OPERATION EAGLE PULL. WE WERE BASED OUT OF FUTENMA, AND GATE 2.MATCU-24,MASS-2.CAN ANYONE HELP JAR MY MEMORY?SGT.JULIO (RICO)ALVAREZ
USMC. SEMPER-FI, LONEGUNMAN123@AOL.COM
Friday February 28, 2003
This is really great! Does anyone out there remember SSG "Wild Bill" Wheeler 1975?
Thursday February 27, 2003
Looking for Cobra pilots who might recall gunship escort of Sea Knights on March 6, 1970 when a CIDG/Special Forces group of about 300 men were taken from Thuong Duc 17 clicks southwest to My Hiep in the Que Sons along the Cai River...a CH46 was shot down and 20 CIDGs were WIA, a Marine crewman was KIA and a CIDG. And again after their op concluded upon picking them up on March 11, 1970 when Cobra pilot Maj. Jim Rider was shot down and his copilot, 1stLt. Denny Grace was killed. I'm putting that information in a book on the attempt to retrieve the bodies of 2 Marine recon officers who fell to their deaths off snapped cable hoist lines while dangling from a CH 46 on March 2. Does anyone recall the problem with turning back on the attempt to insert a recon team on March 3rd? Semper Fi, Dan Kellum
kdkellum@aol.com
Thursday February 27, 2003
I'm trying to locate Lt.Col. Connie Sallard who flew Cobras in Vietnam in 1970. He was the gunship escort for a mission in the Que Son Mountains that I'm trying to find some information about...appreciate any help in locating him. Gen. Trainor of 1st Recon Bn. indicated I needed to contact him to get the straight scoop on a helicopter crash Nov. 18, 1970. Semper Fi, Dan Kellum, former 1stLt., Nam, 1970
kdkellum@aol.com
Tuesday February 25, 2003
I have been at this site at least once a week for the past year or so trying to find the right words to say. I was with Scarface from '93 to '97 and had many "memorable" moments with alot of people from the old gang. I had tried to express to my wife the amount of
camaraderie that we shared, but I was unable to do so. She was on the PC last night and saw this site in my favorites, an hour later she came to me almost in tears finally able to understand what we went through together. Now, I know I wasn't the most liked Marine in the unit, but I had a great experience in my time in the Corps and especially in Scarface. My wife finally understands the reason I now have my home office set up the way I do, with stars and stripes and all of my Scarface memorabilia hanging up on the wall. Thanks to all who helped me grow into the man I am today, and Semper Fi, Dan "Catfish" Lawrence. If you'd like to contact me shoot me off an email at
danlaw777@earthlink.net .
Monday February 24, 2003
GREAT SITE, brought back some memories of my own, especially from the Gulf.
Cpl Michael Kluver Ret.
HMM-161, The First
Friday February 21, 2003
My heart skipped a beat when I saw the photos and handwriting of Milt. Thank you for bringing back wonderful memories of the guy I spent so much of my time with in 1960 and 1961! What a great loss for America when Milt was taken from this earth. Karen Smith Bell - Madelia alumnus, class of '62
Wednesday February 19, 2003
umu guy i don reacch here o!
Sunday February 16, 2003
It was a long 5 day mission for us when we decided to call in for an exfil, It was the Marines that brought us out that day with rope (McQuire Rig) to be exact, we were in Laos and had a rough time ,being tracked my the enemy and dogs etc,Finnaly on the last day my one zero called for and extraction, he blew a large tree than about 5 min later came two chopprs with rope , first went three of our counter part than my one zero another counter part and my self were lifted out , but while in flight I was loosing my sit for this was my first time riding a McQuire rig and was falling so Pat my 1-0 told them to land as soon as possible , we were in tha Ashaw Valley but landed anyway. Our team wasn't the usual american team , we were NVA, that it self might have blown the cews mind but I guess that they were briefed on what to expect. I would like to thank the crew for that day but don't remember what unit they were from , only know that they were Marines.This I was told by my 1-0 yeras later, any of you remember , I sure would like to thank you for a job well done!!! RT Cobra,,1-1 Bert= Budhacobra@cox.net
Date= aprox time late Aug or early sept 69, we launch out of Phu Bai
Thursday February 13, 2003
MGySgt Whitacre checking in. My tour was brief with Scarface, had to move down the road when 169 finally went composit. Some have asked about the Yankee and Zulu. Upgrade is going well. They will be powerful and awsome aircraft. P.S. The Yankee will be powered by T700's. The main transmission is as tall a man. Most dynamic components will be interchangeble between the two aircraft. Any questions, I now work for the H-1 fleet support team in Cherry Point. whitacremb@navair.navy.mil
Sunday February 09, 2003
Sunday February 09, 2003
Saturday February 08, 2003
Feb.07,2003--Sgt. Louie Aguilar F/L AirCrew 97-01 Wife and baby, Just want to say you guys are always in our thoughts and prayers. Thanks for all the hard work and sacrifice. Fly safe. See you when you get back in the States.
Thursday February 06, 2003
To whom it may concern.. My name is Corporal Ruben M. Pena Jr.. I am a Flight Equipment Marine currently in HMLA-367 UDP to Okinawa. We have been here for almost 8 months now due to the stop loss.. I was looking around on the net when i stumbled on this page.. And saw my picture on it. I met the Marines that took these pictures at the change of command. I am part of the HMLA-367 Color Guard, and I have to say, I have never been part of a finer organization as the one im a part of. Scarface is where the action is. Although we arent in the gulf. We are training hard for it and most of us hope to make it there. I would just like to say thank you for noticing us and Semper Fi.
Ruben M Pena Jr
Cpl USMC
MCAS Futemna
Scarface F/E
Wednesday February 05, 2003
"There is no air support without Ground Support" Just had to throw that in there since I was GSE from '87-'92. This is an awsome site. Has brought back lots of memories. Every deployment, every memory, every second has been cherished. Keep up the work Scarface. GGacke@msn.com for any wishing to email me.
Greg Gacke - Cpl GSE
Tuesday February 04, 2003
2/4/03 From GAF III crewchif in VMO-3 66-67. Great sight, I have been able to get in touch with buddies I haven't talked to in 35 yoars! Thanks for the outstanding website. It has done me a lot of good.
Monday January 27, 2003
yo to all my Nam Bros I was just surfing the web and came across this site the pics bring back some memories I served in the ARMY in I corps 1969(july) until 1970(sept) I was in "A" btry. 2/94 Arty on the big 8inchers at places called LZ SALLY, FB's- Sharon, Barbara and C-1 also spent a few crazy nights at JJCARROLL, Cua Viet, Cam Lo, Con THien what a crazy time and a lot was learned in our youth this site and others like it are good therapy thanx to all who make these sites possible also feel free to check out my units sight=2nd. Battallion 94th. Artillery.. Peace and welcome home bros. God Bless ALL OF US...Wild Bill Cowan , feel free to drop me a line at bcowan2003@yahoo.com...
Monday January 27, 2003
I was a member of Scarface Ordnance from 1990 to 1994 and 1996 to 1999. I had many good times, especially in the early 90s with Stan Miller, Mike Gilliland, Kevin Kaltenbronn, Dave Kimbrough, Mickey Brooks, Leo Sirk, and Brian Pentel(Pintlemount) I still look back at some of my old pictures and laugh...we were all so young. Anyway, Thanks for the history guys - Keep up the good work and good reputation - SSgt Steve Stanley doorgunr@yahoo.com
Sunday January 26, 2003
Awesome Site! I saw a lot of familiar names, would love to hear from you guys. Jeff Myers Scarface Flight Line 88-93 jeffmyers@qwicinc.com
Saturday January 25, 2003
I will never quit...I will earn the meaning MARINE!
Wednesday January 22, 2003
I have known a number of the men who could proudly wear the name "Scarface". I was never a Scarface myself, and only got to know them, all but one anyway, after I came into the helo community; into Cobras. Some I've known served with me in HMA-169 and some in other VMO, HMA, and HML squadrons I was closely associated with. I did however, support Scarface crews in combat while an A-4 pilot in Vietnam. I have the highest regard and respect for all of them. Semper Fi.
Col Robert G. Clapp, USMC(ret)
Tuesday January 21, 2003
FLIGHT LINE PFC ALLEY '95' COUPLE OF MONTHS
DUB7215@HOTMAIL.COM
Tuesday January 21, 2003
Tuesday January 21, 2003
Thank you for maintaining such a fine and informative web site. My Dad, C.T. Clark, was in VMO-6, I believe in 1967-68. He is in one of the photos listed as the "infamous Chuckie Clark". My Dad passed away in 1996 from complications after heart surgery. My Dad did not talk about Viet Nam alot, however, when he did the stories would be of the men with which he served proudly. This site is a way for me to fondly remeber my Dad as well as share with my children part of their Grand-Father's history. Thank you again.
Jay Clark
Rumson, NJ AJTBCLARK@comcast.net
Monday January 20, 2003
In country '72-'73 Crew Chief HMH 463. This site would make Chesty Puller Proud, Excellent site !! Brought back a lot of memories. Semper Fidelis Cpl Hayward F.J. theskipjack@goeaston.net
Thursday January 16, 2003
Jan 16 03 Cpl Steve Kragness SCARFACE Flight Equipment 91-93. Anyone who served with me contact me at mnyukon@aol.com. I live in st.francis Minnesota just noth of mpls. "A person could look for the rest of his life and never find the caliber of men I served with in SCARFACE". God Bless and SEMPER FI!!!
Thursday January 16, 2003
JAN 16 03 SCARFACE will be a part of who I am for the rest of my life. I'd fly thru hell with anyone of you.
Tuesday January 14, 2003
Buster Finch, refered to in the 1966-1967 section as CPL George A Finch, crew chief.
I just found this page. It is great! I would love to find James "Dutch" Holland. Bfinch1058@aol.com
Tuesday January 14, 2003
Semper Fi Scarface. I worked in Scarface Airframes from 1995-1997. 2nd Lt. Bacon
Sunday January 12, 2003
Just wanted to say hi to all the marines of Scarface. Great site. Would like to hear from anyone who served during 81 to 84 (Bob Folmar, Dale Voltz, Rick Andrews, Bill Cepek, Scott Windt, Steve Hovius, etc.... just to name a few. Semper Fi
Woody Woodring
rwoodring@yellowbananas.com
Richard.A.Woodring@northropgrumman.com
Friday January 10, 2003
Thursday January 09, 2003
Anyone out from 4.2 mortar company 3rd Marine Bn 3rd Marine Regiment (Reinf.) who was in Japan at Middle and North Camp Fuji 1954-1955? Anyone remember SSgt Dwane Philo? Anyone remember Capt. James B. McAlister? Best company commander the Corps ever had. Contact former Marine Rich Bisetti at richjo@gte.net. Semper Fi, people.
Thursday January 09, 2003
Gratefully appreciate this website as a tool to communicate with all you present day Marines and former. Looking for old friend from Korea era Corps and San Diego Platoon 543 MCRD Ed Kominski. Do you know what ever happened to Murphy? Contact me at richjo@gte.net. Found our boot camp platoon photo in MCRD archives. We were just kids...so young.
Anyway, God bless our Marine Corps. Rich Bisetti
Wednesday January 08, 2003
Great Website! I served with the Kingsmen (B Co. 101st Avn Bn) 68-69 and 71-72. Flew with you on FOB1, MLT, and Marine Recon Missions. From this old slick pilot - Thanks! Looking for the crew of 154762 that went down west of Khe Sahn 1/12/69. I was aircraft commander (you called them HAC I believe) that rescued the crew. Want to know if everyone made it OK. Ken Roach Kingsman18@aol.com
Monday January 06, 2003
Guns are cool if your cool and careful
Monday January 06, 2003
GYSGT ALEXANDER, AIRFRAMES, SCHEDULED TO REP. NLT 030415. COMING FROM RECRUITING IN ARKANSAS
SEMPER FI
ALEXANDERSHAWNJ@MCRC.USMC.MIL
Saturday January 04, 2003
Con Thien Sep71 till 30 Mar72(End) Ran off this hill in Mar of 72 . Last known Americans up there. Served with MACV Team 155 during Easter Offensive 72. God bless all of you. Chuck Martin 1SG(Ret) US Army. mchas42@aol.com ps also spent time on FSB Carroll.
Thursday January 02, 2003
Great site! I was a crewchief aboard a U.S.Army UH-1C gunship involved in the action of 29/30 March68 west of Phu Bai that also involved Marine Ch-46s named Space 1-5, 1-6, 1-7,and 1-8 plus 2 gunships named Scarface 81 and 82 of the Marine Air Group 36. Seven aircraft were lost in that single LZ.
We have a tape recording of 29March. Thanks it was quite a day.
Monday December 30, 2002
I just found this wonderful WEB sight. I was the S-2 Chief from 2-67 to 7-67. About 3 years ago I was contacted Public Affairs Officer from 3D MAW, asking if I had a patch of VMO-3. Yes I did and made a photo copy of it(it is on flight jacket, which I still wear). The one on your logo has same errors on bottom. I currently moving to Laughlin,
NV. CWO L. F. Lacy USMC Ret. lfl1127@msn.com
Monday December 30, 2002
My name is Ken Roach and I served with B Co. 101st Avn Bn at Camp Eagle RVN 68-69 and 71-72. On January 12, 1969 I was the Aircraft Commander of "Kingsman 18" and we rescued the crew of 154765 (UH-1E) that crashed west of Khe Sanh. We dropped them off at the Medevac pad at Vandergrift. I would just like to know if all the crew made it out ok and if they belong to your organization. I am still in the National Guard (CW5) and fly the CH-47D. Can't give it up! Great web sight guys. Proud to have flown with you! My email is Kingsman18@aol.com. Best regards, Ken
Sunday December 29, 2002
It was a better site when orginized by someone in the 367th then it is now
Friday December 27, 2002
my name is bill campbell i was a rigger fr 72-75 on board the kitty hawk. my email is beanbagwillie@netscape.net like to hear fr all my friends
Friday December 20, 2002
Michael Hagen - Co B, CCC, Member Operation Tailwind - HCool59@attbi.com
Thursday December 19, 2002
semper fi Marine
Jim Sneed
MSG Detachment Nha Trang
RVN 73,75
Monday December 16, 2002
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Saturday December 14, 2002
THE BEST MARINE WEBSITE I'VE EVER SEEN. I WAS WITH YOU FROM 70 TO 71 AT MARBLE MTN. IT SURE BRINGS BACK MEMORIES. ANYONE REMEMBER ME, GIVE ME A HOLLER. LEON PICKETT grunt3071@cox.net
Thursday December 12, 2002
Outstanding site. Keep up the good work!
Griff - USN
Thursday December 12, 2002
Steven H. Grimes 2111130
Sgt. Mag-36 Phu Bai 1968-69
Great reading. Well done.
Tuesday December 10, 2002
10 Dec
Nice website - whoever keeps this maintained is doing a great job!
I was an Army Cobra Pilot on your mission of 9 Aug 69, where you lost 2 crew members.
It was my first CCN mission, I was co-pilot for CWO Jim Dailey. I remember Cpt An hovering over the downed bird,
which was completely submerged, while the small arms were pouring into the right side of the aircraft.
God bless you all for your service.
Jay McAlpine
Former CW2
4/77 ARA
101st Div
jay_mcalpine@prusec.com
Monday December 09, 2002
Thank You for keeping America safe Marines.
James Duckett
Thursday December 05, 2002
I get chills viewing your site,served US Navy 1968,1972.Parachute rigger state side. Thank you for serving your country!! God bless you! Daryl.
Thursday December 05, 2002
Great Site. I love to check in every now & again. rpaeschk@midsouth.rr.com "Paycheck" 90-92
Monday December 02, 2002
My brother was in the battle at Con Thien in September of 1967. He was one of eight who came home alive out of his unit. He would not have made it with out air support. Thank You
This is a great marine page. I was with the Kingsmen helicopter company at Camp Eagle, 101st Airmobile. Our unit flew many missions in Quang Tri Province. Many of them were resupply missions for the Marine units. In March of 1969 my helicopter stayed for a week with the Marines flying resupply. We stayed in a bunker during the bad weather. 0200 hrs. we were woke up by outgoing fire missions. Welcome home to all of you. Frank Tresenrider
A great tribute!!
Jerry Inglesby jinglesby@bluecrab.org
I was and will be be part of HML367(22) as a door gunner and on odd days as base security. If you remember we were the Flying Grunts of MAG39. We wear our wings and our Air Medals. We didn't go with you when you left; Our job was done. I would like for all flying Grunts to notify and be represented at the next MAG39 and SCARFACE reunion.
Errol a. Ward Gysgt.Ret.
evward@gibralter.net
Great pics!! I was at the 8thRRFS, Phu Bai 1971 - 72
US Army.
Retired SFC (E7) Tom Dugger
Dear friends !
I am an Italian and I am proud of what you have done to fight the NVA . You also helped Italy !
Best Regards
Carlo Scalfi ( Milan , ITALY )
I'm very proud to say that I had the honor to
serve as a member of HMLA 367 (86-90). Thanks for bringing back so many great memories. Sean Layton UH-1N
Crew chief
Msgt D Gessel Avionocs Chief from 88 to 90. Still in the area. Any current members of "SCARFACE" that would like to keep in touch or old timers from the past. Reach me at
dggessel@aol.com . Still a great site.
This site is awesome! It was great to see some familiar names and see the history behind our squadron.
(Sgt) Jill O'Connell
SCARFACE 1995-1999
Flightline/CTPL
22 November 2002
Exceptionally professional site, typical of SCARFACE. I had the honor to be CO in 1971-72 at MCAS Futema. We had the worst facilities and best morale in MAG-36, typical of
SCARFACE! tomhewes@earthlink.net
I was a grunt in Vietnam in 1968. I will never forget the sounds of a gun ship coming in at tree top level, and hearing the m-60 chattering, and
I just knew all was right with the world thanks guys for saving more lives than you can count.
1Lt Kenneth M. Boyd (Shadow) MACV-SOG CCN. Recon Team Maryland One-Zero. Hatchet Force Platoon Leader and Hatchet Force Company
Commander. April 1968 to Jan 1970. I would like to contact SOG operators - not admin. If you were there you know me. What happened to "NoNeck" (Donald Doll) and "Crackerjack" (Lt. Armstrong)? Say Hello to Maj. Jax. Is Maj. Sinclair bald from
worrying about Lt. Ward? LOL
HEY! Where are the Cobra ordnance guys?
Sgt. Cliff Wiley VMO2/HML367 69-71 I flew 140 missions with the PURPLE FOX [GAS] as a gunner. "Hey where did they get that mini gun? No I
don't know where the cobra pilots got the little M16s.*#!%$#!! another broken 40MM drive cable! Hey LT. keep your hands off the stick while I try to hot rearm this thing. Yes you can have all 17 pounders. Well here comes 2 more for a hot rearm!
CWILEYONE@AOL.COM VT69 "Yes sir the the gun fires on rotation. Hey!
don't touch that!
I'm looking for information on a unit we picked up across from marble
mountain air facility a Danang
in 1967/1969 they had a red set of orders from gen. Walt six or seven Koreans and two or three navy people who stayed at one of
Quonset huts at the back of the hospital we would get order to pick them up, they would give us (long distance) long/lat
load up lots of antenna, radio, high tech stuff and the Koreans carried enough
ammo ect. to start another war we were told not to ask any thing or just deliver them, the one who must of been in charge was called Mr. AJ by the
Koreans, and i remember the other Americans often carried a lariat rope
took them to top of co/rock one night they were nuts
would like to see if any of them made it
please post any info you guys have
Great site. Semper fi. I was in the 3rd MAW at El Toro (1969-1972), 3rd Mar Div at Oki(1972-1973), and MCRD San Diego (1974-1976). OOhra Don Cobrea
dccobra49@earthlink.net
JOHN HERNDON (BIG JOHN)UH-1N CREW CHIEF 1984-1988
TO ALL THE SCARFACE MARINES THAT CAME BEFORE ME, THANK YOU FOR A GREAT HERITAGE. TO ALL I SERVED WITH, THANK YOU FOR A GREAT TOUR. TO ALL WHO CAME AFTER US, KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK! MAKE US PROUD!
SEMPER-FIDELIS!
Great site. I was with the 2/4 3rd Marine Div Headquarters Co. 1975 for evacs. Semper Fi
Robert Ackley
rwackley@lvcm.com
I was assigned to SOG from 1966 to 1968. Vietnam mostly, but spent 4 1/2 months in Laos. The strange part of it is that I was in the Air Force.
E-mail address is j.w.cotton@att.net
CHARLES M WILKIN....USN....I AM GLAD YOU MEN HAVE DONE WHAT YOU DID FOR US. KEEP ON KEEPING ON.
Great site.
Rick Moser Rickmoser@aol.com
TO WHO MAY READ THIS. MY NAME IS LAWRENCE PHELPS.
MY BROTHER WAS CPL. RONALD J. PHELPS KILLED IN ACTION
NOVEMBER 14 1967
ANYONE WHO CAN TELL ME MORE ABOUT HIM PLEASE DO.
I LIVE IN MENOMINEE MICHIGAN.
ADDRESS IS 706 8TH STREET EAST 49858. THANKYOU.
My name is Kent Graenicher and I served in the UN mission MINURSO in Western Sahara from 91 to 93 together with LtCol Tom 'Stickman' Abel. Since I do not have his actual e-mail contact - can you please help me out? my contact is:
kent.graenicher@cotravel.ch
Thank you very much!
I became a part of SCARFACE in 80-82 I was a flt equipment man left in 1982 as cpl Cage I was there when we combined hueys and cobras that was fun wandering who was going to end up where. Well right now
I'm interested in that time sqdn logos or any pics any one has my email is
cage_43_43@yahoo.com I appreciate any help and its great to see this site
I never new that much about SCARFACE
I salute you. Dave Murray HML-367 77-78
ckmdbm@gte.net
To all Marines of
SCARFACE with whom I served with hello again and please feel free to contact me at
rpaeschke@midsouth.rr.com "Paycheck"
Cpl. Chris Walker HMLA-367 Avionics 88-92
Chris_Walker@Hotmail.com
Great page! I find it very informative and well done. Despite the fact that I was born in one of the last years of the war, I am still very interested in the Vietnam War from a historical view and really enjoy when I find sites like yours.
Keep up the good work!
Tom (Hobby historian from Norway) t-nils5@online.no
Sgt. Alvin "Q" Arquines served September 1983-April 1992. Desert Shield/Storm 1990-1991 With the 8th Marine Combat Battalion and assigned with the 2nd Marine Division at Camp Lejuene. Looking for former Marines (Comrades) from boot camp Sept. 1983-Dec. 1983 Platoon 3101 t USMCRD in San Diego.
BROWNPUP64@AOL.COM "SEMPER FI"
Just want to say thanks for covering our "6". Ed Edwards HMM-364, Feb.69 Sept.70 Gunner. P.S. Great site. I have some pics of your birds at the Mtn. & the Recon L.Z.
GUADALUPE BALBOA CPL '93-97 HYDRAULIC GREAT SITE.
LBALBOA2001@YAHOO.COM
Great web-site. I'm only a visitor. Served 75-76 in 3rd fssg on the rock. Brings back many memories. Was not in scar face, but hope this post is ok. Spent over 1 year on the rock. Wish I could go back. One of the best years of my life. To all who serve (d) there and everywhere, now and past,
Semper Fi. You people are great. If anyone remembers "Big Bird" write and say hello.
Anyone remember my good friend Sam Drew from Vermont? Drew are you out there?
Cheers,
doug.ferrin@hp.com
I am trying to learn more about what my father did in Vietnam. His name is Russell Allen, and if any one knows the name, I'd love to hear from you.
Kris Bradley
invisobunny@aol.com
Fantastic site! I served in HML-267 and then HML-367 from 1981-1983, when it became a composite Huey/Cobra squadron. I noticed William Percival as an attendee for the 2002 reunion. He was my CO while in the squadron. And if you're reading this sir, it was an honor. Hovercover!
(Cpl) Scott Murray
'Fly low...Be fast...Stay cool'
Have Ron
Zaczek get in touch with me philsfloyd@msn.com his old
roommate from Vmo-1 North Carolina New River 1968/69 Scummer
Surfing at work and found your website. Flew in those helo's back in April 1975. Was the "Sparrow Hawk Cmdr" for Frequent Wind. Best wishes. Just retired from USMCR after 30+ years a few days ago. Semper Fi -- Steve McKinley
smckinley@bbandt.com
Gyrene, Gyrene, your countenance serene
In tidal wash your tour has ended.
Fear not, ye living: make amends
And onward! Up the beach!
The fray awaits.
Hey fellows,
It's Walker from avionics, 88-92. It's good to see some familar names on this page.
Good luck
Great Site! To those that served, I hope our air cover provided all those on the ground support throughout these missions.
Airman J.D.Hagans,Jr. Plane Captain VF-51
Screaming Eagles, F-4N Aboard U.S.S. Coral Sea
How many heard this over the radios late 68 or early 69: "Attention all aircraft, this is GOD on guard, you can all secure: I worked late last night". As I remember we were heading out for a "Prairie Fire" mission and it cracked everybody up.
How about "Jack Benny plus 15" or "Breakfast of champions minus 20".
These are radio transmissions that will follow me to my grave.
Jim "Mac" McCauley VMO-3/HML-367 May 67 - Sep 69
August 24, 2002
Great site. Served 1/7 1968-69 Operation Meade River. Also with 3/7. Nice to see old places where we grew up. Thankful to be here today. Love every minute. Live every minute for those who cannot live them. Always fighting for what is right.
1stMarDiv@attbi.com
August 24, 2002
I'd like to thank all members of SCARFACE, both past and present, for your overwhelming, generous support in light of the recent tragedy which claimed the lives of our brothers Capt Ted Treadwell and SSgt Rod Nesmith. All proceeds have been donated to the family of SSgt Nesmith, Mrs Nesmith sends her thanks. Semper Fidelis. -Capt B.D. McGowan "SCARFACE 33"
August 22, 2002
In the summer of 68 I was corpsman on a recon OP of Dong din when it was hit by lightning the
ammo bunker blew most of us were wounded . The navy Commo officer lost it. We were unable to get a med evac from Danang
SCARFACE heard our call he was unable to get lift off an dropped rockets seeing the mass of wounded he found a near ch46 to come to our aid. I thank you D Bracken LTC ret doc 1ST RECON
TEAM HANOVER SUE
August 21, 2002
PFC MONACO G.E. 2466337 1968 BOSTON MASS GOD BLESS THE CORPS
August 12, 2002
My name is Lcpl. Jarrett Brooks but most everyone that I served with from 88-91 in the
ordnance shop knew me as "MICKEY". I have seen so many familiar names in this list from "Paycheck", Kloostra, Gonzo, Capt.Spanky, Cpl.Reller, Cpl.Sirk and on and on.I was on the west pak in 88,was in Yuma when we lost 2 of our brothers and also served in the Persian Gulf.So many people that I miss and would like to here from. Mike Gilliland,Ron Whittaker or anyone from the 88-91 ordanance shop.Shannon "Bumper" Fender
always my bud !!! I don't know if either of these two guys will ever stumble across this site but if they do I would like to personally thank Capt."Cornfed" and then SSgt/W.O. BRANCO for not only being outstanding Marines but top notch role models. Way...Way above and
beyond the call gentlemen. W.O. BRANCO thanks for being there for me when we came home from Saudi.
You knew my folks could not make it and you stepped up and was there for me.Ipray that God will bless you richly for your unselfish kindness.
Semper Fi and God Bless
Rev. Lcpl. Jarrett "MICKEY" Brooks
August 10, 2002
Brian Jameson (mamasan) '84-88 flight line
pt.mugu@verizon.net
August 03, 2002
Giving thanks to those who served in VMO-3,HML-367, and now HMLA-367 "SCARFACE" before me. Serving with great pride beside my brothers here in Okinawa,
carrying on the tradition of combat readiness that HMLA-367 is famous for. Keeping the wrenches turning and the J5 burning, God Bless.
Semper Fi,
SGT MO,
August 02, 2002
I WAS WITH THE 1ST CAV PHOUC VINH 69-70.I WAS A
CREWCHIEF ON A UH-1H NIGHTHAWK. I AM PROUD OF THE FACT THAT I AM A VIETNAM VETERAN. GOD BLESS ALL OF YOU. SP/5 JAMES E. HELMS US ARMY.
August 01, 2002
Appreciate your site. I was with 32nd NCR attached to 3rd MarDiv Phu Bai in 67-68. Since switched to Army Engineers and Ret. 1SG Richard Largent.
July 31, 2002
Great site! I'm a proud member of the SCARFACE family. Scott Grimm, Sgt USMC 92-96, Huey Crew Chief.
sgrimm9052@aol.com
July 27, 2002
I was with vmo3/hml 367 from 1966,67,68,69. Served in avionics shop, was with the advance party, and was a gunner. Was amazed how many names I remembered looking through this site. Know I have a picture of Zak standing under the tail
rotor of the first 53 we ever saw. You brought back memories, mostly good, I blocked out the bad years ago. Semper-Fi & God bless. Sgt Bob Chess
MarineforJesus@AOL.com
July 26, 2002
I'm Leon Pickett looking for fellow jarheads I was with in Nam with HML-367 from April 70 to March 71. I was in the supply shack. Great website!! E-mail me at
grunt3071@msn.com
July 24, 2002
To those who served...
Thank You for giving so much of yourself!
For those of you who may be searching for your dog tags....I traveled to Vietnam in 2000 and came home with many
dog tags. If you are looking for your lost tags...
please view my site:
www.vietnamdogtags.com
for the list of names whose dog tags I came home with. My hope is to return as many tags as possible to the Veterans themselves, or families. Please help me and God Bless You.
July 23, 2002
I have a special request. I have a friend, a Nam vet, who, because of his "unique" service to his country, will never be able to enjoy the recognition he deserves. However, he has composed a piece of music that tells the story without words. I would ask that you visit this page and listen. http://cajamnet.net/inrequiem.htm Nothing would please him more than to receive your comments. His email is on the page or you could leave a comment at his forum. Thank you. Sage
July 22, 2002
Hello again
We were your next door neighbors at the end of the runway at Phu Bai early 67. 11th Engineer Bat. C co. Great web site been here a few hours. I have some photos from Jan & Feb 67 of some of your choppers. Anyone there at this time can give us some info. to post with the photos on our web site. Thanks
Semper Fi JohnJHuhn@11thEngineerVietnamVetsUSMC.org
July 22, 2002
Trying to find the two pilots who were belted to their seats, the chopper had took a direct hit...This
occurred in the A Shau Valley somewhere around Sept. 69. both were burned to some
degree.tpalessi@webtv.net or alessi 501 5656833 thanks.
July 18, 2002
July 19,2002
Wally, here's my e-mail address:
GDspikeMartin@aol.com
Cpl Greg "Spike" Martin (USMC 95-99).
July 18, 2002
July, 19, 2002
Great site. I was fortunate enough to be a member of SCARFACE from November 1998 through January 1999 and was deployed/attached to HMM-163(Rein), as an Airframes/Hydraulics mechanic and an AO/Gunner on the UH-1N. I stumbled upon this site, while surfing the net tonight and would just like to say Semper Fi and keep up the good work to all of my friends still in The Corps and those who I had the honor to serve with in HMLA-267, HMLA-367, and the 15th MEU! Thanks for keeping it real guys! Also, a special note to SSgt Beville, currently serving with SCARFACE---Hang in there Wally, I feel your pain! If you read this, send me an e-mail!
Cpl Greg "Spike" Martin (USMC 95-99)
July 17, 2002
Just saw the photo of the of the UH-1Y on the first page and can I say wow. A four rotor blade system and two extra for the tail rotor. Does anybody know the engine? Kinda looks like the 700's on the cobra. Also, Rob Paeshke
haven't heard from you yet. Jeff Huddleston lost your address too. Write me, my e-mail is
getakloomw@aol.com thanks mike kloostra
July 09, 2002
June 9, 2002
Thank you for this site. My name is Rosanne (Sancho) Muncy, the daughter of Retired Lt. Col. Richard Sancho who is listed on this site. My father passed away last year and it is nice to find this website and read it. It makes me feel closer to him. Again, thank you. Semper Fi
July 05, 2002
July 04, 2002
I was just browsing through different sites, and I found yours incredible! I was stationed with the 3D FSSG, 3D DenBn, 11th Den Co, on Camp Kinser 1992. I was Sailor-of-the-Year. Thanks for providing such a great site!
dtstdoc@aol.com
July 03, 2002
------------------- "To Fly above that incredibly beautiful high tropical rain forest called Laos:Then; at the height of all it's splendor, to feel & see the message of 37mm projectiles from those hostile souls below: That for some of Us was the beginning of wisdom! B. Faith
July 03, 2002
a great web site
wayne neff gysgt retired 1989 from hmh-464 at new river air station
July 03, 2002
I was excited to find this website. Excellent job of putting together the stories, pictures and information. I was with HML367 from August of 72 through December of 73. I was a sergeant in maintenance administration working for Captain Savage, MSGT Tony Nebrega and MSGT Domingez.
terryandreasen@cs.com
July 02, 2002
SCARFACE , thanks for coming into Laos to extract SOG forces & often under heavy fire. "The beauty of flying over that tropical rain forest under fire from a 37mm was most assuredly the beginning of wisdom for many of us" Bill Faith
CCN 68-69
July 02, 2002
I landed at Khe Sanh on 20 January 1968, one day after my 21st birthday...was with H&S Co. 2/26...Mike Cook...
July 01, 2002
David Comstock, HML 367, 1970 , Ground Support
E-mail, comstockdl@juno.com
June 30, 2002
Ron Bennet last time I saw you was on the Rifle range. Do you remember? You walked right up to me and I looked at you awhile before I recognized you. And I do remember watching the squashed bird land on the mattresses. I used to have
Pete's email until my computer crashed.
George Miller HML367 72-73 geo1367@pennswoods.net
June 27, 2002
Although I am Army I enjoyed your site, particularly the picture of the tower at Phu Bai. I was with the 325 Avn. Det. We took over the airstrip from the Marines in 1969 and set up the first ground controlled approach control.
Dewayne Coleman
June 23, 2002
I was a grunt - C-1/5, 69-70.. I remember SCARFACE well. Thanks, Dave Grunden
June 22, 2002
My e-mail add is tjtaylor@wfeca.net .........My name is (Sgt) Tommy J. Taylor, I served in the USMC from 10-10-1973 thru 10-10-1979. I went thru Paris Island , later to 1/6 2dMarDiv Cam Lej, NC then to Albany, Ga. between 75-76 and back to NC where I was released from duty. Would love to talk with anyone who knew me back then. Semper Fi
June 21, 2002
Cpl. Shawn M. Fredrickson, Looking for some old friends. I served in the MC from late 88-92. I served in HMLA-169, HMLA-267, HMLA-367, I pumped over-seas 4 times, and 2 of those times I was with
SCARFACE. Desert Storm and the last OKI-PI (mostly PI) deployment. I had a rough start with 367, (Got into it with Gunny Mitchell) but grew to love this squadron and I am proudest of my work there. I miss my old friends and would like to make contact with anyone who remembers me.
sfredrickson@mwrd.dst.co.us
June 20, 2002
I'm (former) Sgt. Wayne Stovcik. I was with VMO-2 from April til December 1969. We had Broncos and Cobras. When HML-367 came to Marble Mt. VMO-2 and the Broncos went to Danag Airbase and I joined HML-367. WE had Hueys and Cobras in 367 at Marble. I got my aircrew wings with HMM-161. I left RVN the last week of October 1970. Anybody hear from Guilbeaux from Baton Rouge. Contact me at
sharpeof95th@aol.com
June 16, 2002
Great Site I am looking to see if anyone may know my father. Michael Blue he was a Recon Marine in country in 1970 believe he was a Cpl at the time but unsure. I can be reached at either of these email addresses
christopher.blue@warren.af.mil or
blue82001@excite.com . Any info would be great.
And Welcome Home Guys!
June 14, 2002
Great site. I was just a boy during the Nam war but remember watching on TV the footage here in England. You all did well. Keep up the good work in this century.
Clint. Gurry
Surrey. England clint.gurry@btopenworld.com.uk
June 08, 2002
Hello,
Just wanted to let everyone know that I will pass the word to all Scarface Marines about this website! Trust me we all would love to attend the reunion however we will be in OKI. But I am sure that you all know that we will be there in spirit!
Thanks you all!
SSgt Beville
HMLA 367 Q/A 6114
June 07, 2002
Gentlemen,
I am having a model of the AH 1G made and need a good side shot of the aircraft. We were painted a different color than the rest of the helos and I need that color. As I remember it, were nearly the same color as the primer "chrome oxide." Is that an accurate memory? Mark Byrd has some great shots, but I can't find his address. If you have it please pass it along.
I look forward to seeing everyone at the reunion.
Sid Baker sbaker0330@aol.com
June 05, 2002
I served with HML (VMO) 367 from mid December 1967 through December 1968. Just wanted to say this is a great website. I have been looking for some of my old buddies that were with me in 1968, J.B Kennedy, Paul Housing, Brown and the rest of the crazy gunners and crew chiefs who flew at this time. I can be reached at
srsenn@cs.com
Semper Fi
Steve Sikorski
June 02, 2002
Great site. Lots of interesting information. Would like those that are interested to contribute the history of their unit to
http://www.airwarvietnam.com The site will feature stories and information on SEA flying units and scans of photographs and patches. Those that contribute will have a link from their section to their site. This sites purpose is to honor those that paid the ultimate price and to help promote sites of individual units and organizations that have a SEA focus. Thanks for your time. Mark, USAF, Ret.
June 01, 2002
pete freeman where are you today cpl Ron Bennett.
HML367 1971 to 1972 Remember when Capt brown bent the skids out on the CO'c plane
June 01, 2002
Cpl Ron Bennett was in HML367 1971 to 1972.
May 31, 2002
Great Web Sight! I just found this sight and was amazed. Thank you very much. I was a part of this great unit from May 90 to May 92. Went to Saudi and PI in 91-92. Old friends can reach me at
chopperdr28@hotmail.com
Sgt. Scott "Mullet" Williams
May 28, 2002
Just found this site, and would like to say that my years as a scarface marine were the best years of my life, I was a huey
crew chief from 91-95, and you didn't get any better than then us back then. I would love to hear from any one who knows me... Matt
Hansen....Mattha6676@aol.com
May 27, 2002
Great site. I was a Crew Chief with HMM 363 during 66-67. My plane was YZ69. The road home is still being walked by some and is still yet long and hard.
Jess Brewer
uh34crewchief@itlnet.net
May 21, 2002
hey Clint this is Cpl Starr CE the Alaskanassassin
I like your page hang in there its nice up here just wanted to drop a line Drop me a line and tell me the drama over there its
alaskanassassin0321@yahoo.com
hey always remember S/S baby dont forget Desert Rat
the assassin
May 13, 200
Hello MARINES! Great site! (CPL) Leo Sirk here, I served with scarface from 1989-1992 in the Ordnance
shop. Have fond memories of all the guys I served with, would love to here from you. Our time in SAUDI will never be forgotten. I still keep in touch with (CPL) Dave Kimbrough-ordnance, and (CPL) Brad "Bowfish" Bowman-tool room. Myself and Kimbrough are in
Tulsa, Ok and Bowman is in West Virginia. I'm curious as to what happened to the rest of you. email me at
LCSIRK@MSN.com SEMPER FI
May 08, 2002
Just found the website with the reunion letter. Guess I was with the Old Corps... a gunship pilot at Phu Bai '68-'69, as Scarface 33. Really enjoyed the recollections, photos and memories.
Bob Knapp are you out there? (Crew Chief VT-25)
Claude King cking888@comcast.net
May 07, 2002
I saw a lot of familiar faces and remembered again how scared I was then and how glad I was to fly along side of men like these. I was a holdover from VMO-2 when HML-367 came down to MMAF to become the first pure cobra squadron. I helped train the scarface lieutenants who would become the first scarface HAC's in 1970. I was Hostage Rat and then Scarface 36. It was a long time ago.
Paul Pratt
May 07, 2002
This is great. I was Scarface 22 in 68-69. If one of the momma-sans was rating the web-site, I am sure they would say, "this site is #1, not #10".
I was thinking the other day how great it would be to see some of the men from 367. Hopefully, I now have that link.
Keep up the great work.
Semper Fi,
Bill Clayton Nampa, ID
May 07, 2002
I served in VMO-3 From 7-67 thru 8-68 under Lt. C0l. Glen Hunter and Major Munter. I have signed your guest book before and wanted to give you my new e-mail address. Best wishes and favorable tail winds to all former and current scarface members. Hope to see you at the re-union. Dick Ceresko
rfceresko@mac.com
May 06, 2002
This is a great site and tells a lot about how Vietnam soldiers felt during the
war. This site must bring back a lot of memories.
May 6, 2002
Hello again. Doug Simpson here, 367 RVN, 1970. Changed my email address a lot, so wanted to update all those who wondered where I went. Had a call from a guy in 463 I flew with talking about the reunion of both squadrons in
Pensacola this coming October. I'm going to try to make this event. Drop me a note at
dougs@capitolproject.com .
Regards to all my friends from Scarface. Semper Fi.
May 03, 2002
It is wonderful to see how Scarface has developed through the years!
My husband is a SSgt currently with Scarface (second time around) and we are gearing for deployment here in June.
Thanks for the history!
May 02, 2002
Hi,
I served and lived in the Duc Duc Resettlement village from April 1970 to August 1970. I belonged to the last (Combined Action Program) Cap Team to live in the village before it was slaughtered.
I had many Vietnamese friends in the village. It hurts to hear what happened to them. Please visit our website at: http://www.CapVeterans.com Our website has pictures of those you tried to save. It also has maps of the area.
Semper Fi
Jack Cunningham
Does anyone have any more information about the slaughter? I want to build a website to them.
Thank You!!
April 30, 2002
Sir,
If it pleases you to do so, I would refer you to the following link---http://www.usmc.mil/genbios2.nsf/biographies/5436BC9815DDE57585256AC40047F182?opendocument---
This is another of Scarface's own who has achieved the rank of Brigadier General in the USMC. I served with BGen Jensen in Scarface when he was the XO then CO of the squadron in '92-,93. He is a fine Marine and one of those I most admired. I would love to see him posted on this site. Should the link fail, I found his official biography through a HQ Marine Corps link. Thank you and Semper Fi.
Jeff Huddleston, Scarface 88-93
April 27, 2002
I'm a nanny for one of the first graders from the new venture field trip. I wanted to thank you for taking time out for us. You guys were great, visiting the Air station was the highlight of the
field trip. The boy I take care of is still talking about the Huey and Cobra. Thanks again,
Darcy darcyleighb@aol.com
April 26, 2002
A great site worthy of Scarface. It should be noted that Scarface takes care of its own. About a year ago I was in charge of getting a helo flyover for our 4th of July parade. For once in my life I was early and got a "good to go" six months prior to the date from the Army that they'd do the flyover. Two weeks prior to the
event, after I assured all hands there'd be a flyover, the doggies wussed out. I called Willow Grove and they told me that I was probably too late to get any assets but call the Johnstown Det. and see what happens. I relayed my tale of woe, invoked the name of Scarface and was told "We can't let an old Scarfacer down" and they sure didn't. It was an excellent display of airmanship and was very much appreciated.
Joe Ezell
April 26, 2002
From Whiskey Roach, Army Tower Controller at "Ham Nigh AAF" (Khe Sanh), Spring of 71'LAM SON 719. It was always a "Good Thang&q
