There was a reunion this week between the Coast Guard and the Army. To read all about it this wonderful get-together go the 225th Observer website at http://225thobserver.weebly.com/reunited-with-the-coast-guard.html.
Wednesday, March 21, 2012
Friday, March 16, 2012
Some New VA / Agent Orange Information
Our friend Helmut Haberl sent me a note to let me know that the VA maintains a list of U.S. Navy and Coast Guard ships associated with military service in Vietnam and possible exposure to Agent Orange based on military records. You can find that list at http://www.publichealth.va.gov/exposures/agentorange/shiplist/index.asp. You may know of someone who served in the Navy or Coast Guard in Vietnam who may have been exposed to Agent Orange; let them know that they also are eligible to receive compensation if they have suffered one or more of the 15 presumed Agent Orange-related diseases. That list can be found at http://www.publichealth.va.gov/exposures/agentorange/diseases.asp.
Also, I didn’t know that there is also a dependent allowance available to those with 30% or more disability (as rated by the VA). You can see some info about this at http://www.military.com/benefits/content/veterans-health-care/va-disability-compensation-rates.html, but be sure to check with your National Service Officer for details.
Wednesday, March 14, 2012
The Adventure: Post-Op PSA Results
Whew! It’s been a journey of several months dealing with prostate cancer, culminating in having a blood draw on Monday, March 12 to be tested for my post-op prostate specific antigen (PSA) level. After a day of nail-biting waiting, the lab results came through around 6:30 Tuesday evening.
I was actually on the phone with Karin when I got the email. Click, click, and another click of the mouse and I was reading the lab report. The news was good, very good indeed! My PSA level was 0.05 (out of standard range of 0.0 to 4.0)!
The surgery was successful; the Lord has been very gracious to Karin and me! There is no doubt that he has been in the middle of this entire saga from the start, way back to my first day in the Army and even before then. We are so grateful!
I have not received notice from the Veterans Affairs Department regarding approval of my claim for special monthly compensation for this presumed Agent Orange-related disease, but that, too, is in God’s hands and his good timing. I encourage you to investigate any compensation for which you may be eligible because of your service in Vietnam. There are fifteen diseases that are presumed to be Agent Orange-related. Click here to see complete list of these diseases.
Tuesday, March 13, 2012
The Navy vs a Russian "Trawler"
Bud Hart sent this story about a little known Naval aviation action against our old adversaries the Russians that occurred in the Gulf of Tonkin during the Vietnam war. Thanks Bud! Enjoy!
Monday, March 12, 2012
OV-1.com Guestbook
Hey you guys! I just went through Howard Ohlson's marvelous OV-1.com Guestbook (http://www.ov-1.com/roster/index.php) and searched the 225th Aviation Company's entries (and found several guys that I did not have on my email alert list.
You might want to take a look at it and update your own info or jot a note another Blackhawk/Phantomhawk you've been looking for. It's a great resource for all Mohawkers!
You might want to take a look at it and update your own info or jot a note another Blackhawk/Phantomhawk you've been looking for. It's a great resource for all Mohawkers!
Sunday, March 11, 2012
"Remember Me"
George Drago sent this to me some time ago. This was first put on the Internet on November 11, 2011. It’s powerful. Lizzie Palmer, who put this YouTube program together, is 15 years old. There have been nearly 31,000,000 hits as of today. In case you missed it, here it is.
Watch all of it..(and you will)... and, pass it on!!
From Steve Hammons and Bucky Buchanan
Steve Hammons sent this along for your enjoyment. Thanks Steve!
How I Became A Pilot
One of the questions from the career placement test given applicants for a military commission.
"Rearrange the letters P N E S I to spell out an important part of human body that is more useful when erect!"
Those who spell spine become doctors...the rest go to flight school...
And then…………
Go to the link below to see Bucky Buchanan’s story about a very eventful mission he flew with MAJ Marc Poe. Bucky sent this to me around 2001 and it was on the web for a while; I know many of you haven’t seen it before. Thanks again Bucky for sending this to us!
Click on this link http://225thobserver.weebly.com/ and then on Bucky’s tab at the top of the page.
Tuesday, March 6, 2012
Viet Vet Celebration at Charlotte on March 31, 2012
David Dennis, IR Repair 225th & 131st ..Hue Phu Bai ..Tet 1968, sent this neat link about a celebration for US that is happening on March 31 at Charlotte Motor Speedway. Thanks David!
Saturday, March 3, 2012
Youtube Video of a GANG Mohawk
I found this online today and thought I'd share it all with you. There is a little misinformation in this guy's narration, and I wouldn't want to fly with him if his hands are as shakey as the video he took, but all in all it is a good closeup picture of fully restored Mohawk. Just click on the link http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h3bGLS-IgG0.
Thursday, March 1, 2012
The 225th's Hawks
Some time ago my iMac's hard drive crashed )can you believe it!?) and with it my video of our Mohawks set to the music of the Beach Boys. Well, yesterday I took about 3 hours and rebuilt it, adding a couple of new shots that I had not had previously. Take a look and let me know what you think.
The 225th Hawks from Gordy Darragh on Vimeo.
This is a collection of photos of aircraft assigned to the 225th Surveillance Company (also known as the 225th Aviation Company (Surveillance Airplane) during the Vietnam War. The company was stationed at Phu Hiep Army Airfield and also at Tuy Hoa Air Force Base between 1967 and 1971.
Veterans' Day Las Vegas Parade
Click on the video below to see the 0V-1 Mohawk Association's participation...
Veterans Day Parade 2011 from Gordy Darragh on Vimeo.
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