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SGT William Farmer,Scout, Troop B, 1-9 Cav, watches out for enemy activity during Spur Ride events 22 Oct 2009
Duane, Ken Brown, Art Dockter and Chuck Atkinson, Apache 34
RP Smith at Quan Loi Saber Strip April 1969
HEADHUNTER Leaders Oct 2009
Dave Allen, Santa and Dave Fields 1965
UH-1B Gunship Crash Oct 1965 Gerry Goldsberry pic
SGT Jerry Stewart, A Troop, KIA 2-19-66
Jim Dunn Saber 19, flying to a recon mission area East of Quan Loi in early Feb 1969. Jim died 23 April 1969 with Martin Reynolds when their LOH was shot down.
1-9 Troopers Apr 2010- top L to R, SSG Christenson (A Trp) SGT Kaehler (HHT) SGT Gill (HHT) and PFC Acosta (HHT)
PFC Ingle (HHT 1-9 CAV) on dismount Aug 2008
Ken Brown, Apache 33 picture Tay Ninh 1970
Paul Funk Presents to LTC Clark Burnett "Longknife 6" 199
Chuck Knowlen and Jim Reid
CPT Patton presenting the Apache Troop Coin to the wife of an Apache Trooper at the Apache Troop Deployment 15 Sep 2010
CSM Detweiler -HEADHUNTER 9 - Observing SQDN Gunnery at FT Hood, TX
Spc. Terry Kemp, listens to his favorite tunes during the 1-9 Cav's Spur Ride 12-mile road march 22 Oct 2009
F Troop Blue Lift Patch 1972
Ken Brown, Apache 33 Tay Ninh 1970
LTC John Stockton at Pleiku Oct 1965
At COl Nevins Funeral, Barry McAlpine B TRP 66-67, Bert Chole B TRP 67-68, DOC Kushner HHT 67
Bob Porter and Gilbert Ortiz 5 July 1907 C Troop
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CPT Ben Jackman, commander of Troop B, 1-9 Cav, gets his spurs from 1-9 Cav Bullwhip Association member Art Price, B Troop Cobra Pilot (Saber 22) who fought in B Troop in 1968-69
Ron Livingston, Apache 29 & Lou "Rocket" Rochat, Apache 16 prior to their kidney swap, Jan 2010
Apache 56, Don Stiver, 1969 at Tay Ninh
LTC Cushing, Headhunter 6, MAJ Rautter, Headhunter 3, and CSM Detwiler at PLT Gunnery 29 Apr 2010 Ft Hood
John Creech, B Troop, 1966
Steve Young (Apache 12) KIA 9 Aug 1969
Hank Singley June 1969 Tay Ninh
Apache Troop Blue Platoon, Tay Ninh, 1969, 1LT Gary Qualey
Don Stiver (Apache 56) with his Baby 2005
Quan Loi B Troop Saber Strip, April 1969
Bill Clark July 1966 C Troop
Saber White 11, Bruce Churan (Pilot) and Jeff Cromar (Torque) March 1969 West of Quan Loi
Fly By for A Troop 1st SGT Sparocineo going home 1970
A Troop November1965, Plekiu, Jim Goldsberry Picture
Saber Platoon in front of the Ishtar Gate Aug 2008,(SGT Christiansen, SSG Eschenbacher, PFC Carter, PFC Nichols, PFC Oestlin,SSG Sample(my PSG), PFC Jimmenez, 1LT Howard, PFC Grant, PFC Teschner, SGT Schnuck, PFC Gonzales, PFC Bueno, PFC Gawe,PFC Simmons, PFC Noble
1-9 heading to casing ceremony 31 Aug 2010
Kirk Hamilton, Saber 12, B Troop KIA 12 Feb 1969
Apache Troop Heading to Iraq Sep 2010
Ron Whitesides Tay Ninh 1969
D Troop Squadron 120mm Mortars firing to support SQDN Gunnery, Ft Hood, TX Apr 2010
Jim Dunn Saber 19, April 1969, Quan Loi. Jim died 23 April 1969 with Martin Reynolds when their LOH was shot down.
Larry Rodgers HHT & B Troop 1967
MG Smith and Bullwhip Presentation to Horse Platoon
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A Troop Cobra 1970 - Carl Rosapepe Picture
Bob Poxon, Saber Blue, April 1969 at Quan Loi. Bob was killed at LZ Phyllis on 2 June 1969 and was awarded the Medal of Honor for his actions that day
Mike Knight B Troop Scout, 1969, Saber Strip, Quan Loi. Sadly Mike Passed on to Fiddler's Green 17 Dec 2009
LTC Stockton (Buffalo) Leading the Headhunters in PT, May 2010
Some of Apache Troop Feb 2010, Ft Hood, TX CPT Scott Patton, Apache 6
 Duane 16 Nov 1969.jpg&w=530&h=390&Q=0)
Art "DOC" Dockter and Duane A Trp Nov 69
Apache, Bandit & Crazy Troop Bradley's 2010 FT Hood
Swede Erickson (Apache 23) Tay Ninh 1969
Apache Troop M4 Qual FT Hood, TX 2010
Clinton Batcheller Apache Troop 1969
Pappy Kuster Ordering the Posting of the Colors at the 2008 Reunion
Ervin Bier, D Troop 1970-71
Art Murray, Saber 18 collecting a souvenir April 1969 NW Saigon. Art was killed 15 May 1969
Apache 27 Helmet June 1969 Tay Ninh
Bruce Churan (Saber Whie 11) Mar 69 Low Level
Saber Red X-Ray, LT Thompson and SP4 Tyson at Quan Loi Feb 1969
A Troop Blues 1969 Tay Ninh, Sanchez picture
Some C Trp Blues 1966, 1st row Sp Noyola, Pfc Koch, KIA
LTC John Cushing, Headhunter 6 and Joe Bowen, Apache Red, 29 Apr 2010 Ft Hood, TX
F Troop Troopers 2008 BWS Reunion
B Troop Blues and Blue Lift 1967
A TRP Guys and Ladies Then and Now & Headhunter 6,5,3
at Jackson's in Killeen, TX May 2010
Crazy Dudes at BWS 2004 Reunion
Thad Yonika KIA 21 Dec 1969
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SGT William Farmer,Scout, Troop B, 1-9 Cav
SGT William Farmer,Scout, Troop B, 1-9 Cav, watches out for enemy activity during Spur Ride events 22 Oct 2009
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Duane, Ken Brown, Art Dockter and Chuck Atkinson
Duane, Ken Brown, Art Dockter and Chuck Atkinson
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RP Smith at Quan Loi Saber Strip April 1969
RP Smith at Quan Loi Saber Strip April 1969
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FT Benning 3-17 and 1-9
FT Benning 3-17 and 1-9
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HEADHUNTER Leaders Oct 2009
HEADHUNTER Leaders Oct 2009
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Dave Allen, Santa and Dave Fields 1965
Dave Allen, Santa and Dave Fields 1965
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UH-1B Gunship Crash Oct 1965 Gerry Goldsberry pic
UH-1B Gunship Crash Oct 1965 Gerry Goldsberry pic
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SGT Jerry Stewart, A Troop, KIA 2-19-66
SGT Jerry Stewart, A Troop, KIA 2-19-66
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Apache Weapons Platoon, LZ Sharon July 1968
Apache Weapons Platoon, LZ Sharon July 1968
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Jim Dunn Saber 19, Feb 1969, East of Quan Loi. Jim died 23 Apr 1969 with Martin Reynolds when their LOH was shot down.
Jim Dunn Saber 19, Feb 1969, East of Quan Loi. Jim died 23 Apr 1969 with Martin Reynolds when their LOH was shot down.
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1-9 Troopers Apr 2010- top L to R, SSG Christenson (A Trp) SGT Kaehler (HHT) SGT Gill (HHT) and PFC Acosta (HHT)
1-9 Troopers Apr 2010- top L to R, SSG Christenson (A Trp) SGT Kaehler (HHT) SGT Gill (HHT) and PFC Acosta (HHT)
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LTC Cushing and the HEADHUNTERS, Aug 2010
LTC Cushing and the HEADHUNTERS, Aug 2010
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PFC Ingle (HHT 1-9 CAV) on dismount Aug 2008
PFC Ingle (HHT 1-9 CAV) on dismount Aug 2008
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Ken Brown, Apache 33 picture Tay Ninh 1970
Ken Brown, Apache 33 Tay Ninh 1970
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Paul Funk Presents to LTC Clark Burnett "Longknife 6" 1993
Paul Funk Presents to LTC Clark Burnett "Longknife 6" 199
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Buffalo Soldier Flag
Buffalo Soldier Flag
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Happy Birthday 9th Cav 2010
Happy Birthday 9th Cav 2010
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Chuck Knowlen and Jim Reid
Chuck Knowlen and Jim Reid
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CPT Patton presenting the Apache Troop Coin to the wife of an Apache Trooper
CPT Patton presenting the Apache Troop Coin to the wife of an Apache Trooper at the Apache Troop Deployment 15 Sep 2010
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CSM Detweiler -HEADHUNTER 9 - Observing SQDN Gunnery April 2010
CSM Detweiler -HEADHUNTER 9 - Observing SQDN Gunnery
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Spc. Terry Kemp, listens to his favorite tunes
Spc. Terry Kemp, listens to his favorite tunes
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F Troop Blue Lift Patch 1972
F Troop Blue Lift Patch 1972
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Ken Brown Apache 33 Tay Ninh 1970
Ken Brown Apache 33 Tay Ninh 1970
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LTC John Stockton at Pleiku Oct 1965
LTC John Stockton at Pleiku Oct 1965
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At COl Nevins Funeral, Barry McAlpine B TRP 66-67, Bert Chole B TRP 67-68, DOC Kushner HHT 67
At COl Nevins Funeral, Barry McAlpine B TRP 66-67, Bert Chole B TRP 67-68, DOC Kushner HHT 67
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Bob Porter and Gilbert Ortiz 5 July 1907 C Troop
Bob Porter and Gilbert Ortiz 5 July 1907 C Troop
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CPT Ben Jackman, commander of Troop B, 1-9 Cav, gets his spurs from 1-9 Cav Bullwhip member Art Price, B Troop Cobra Pilot (Saber 22)
CPT Ben Jackman, commander of Troop B, 1-9 Cav
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Apache 29 & Apache 16
Apache 29 & Apache 16
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Apache 56, Don Stiver, 1969 at Tay Ninh
Apache 56, Don Stiver, 1969 at Tay Ninh
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C Troop Scouts
C Troop Scouts
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LTC Cushing, Headhunter 6, MAJ Rautter, Headhunter 3, and CSM Detwiler at PLT Gunnery 29 Apr 2010 Ft Hood
LTC Cushing, Headhunter 6, MAJ Rautter, Headhunter 3, and CSM Detwiler at PLT Gunnery 29 Apr 2010 Ft Hood
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John Creech, B Troop, 1966
John Creech, B Troop, 1966
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Steve Young (Apache 12) KIA 9 Aug 1969
Steve Young (Apache 12) KIA 9 Aug 1969
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Tim Beebe, HHT, Avionics
Tim Beebe, HHT, Avionics
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Hank Singley June 1969 Tay Ninh
Hank Singley June 1969 Tay Ninh
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Apache Troop Blue Platoon, Tay Ninh, 1969, 1LT Gary Qualey
Apache Troop Blue Platoon, Tay Ninh, 1969, 1LT Gary Qualey
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1st CAV Book
1st CAV Book
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Don Stiver (Apache 56) with his Baby 2005
Don Stiver (Apache 56) with his Baby 2005
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Quan Loi B Troop Saber Strip, April 1969
Quan Loi B Troop Saber Strip, April 1969
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Bill Clark July 1966 C Troop
Bill Clark July 1966 C Troop
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Saber White 11, Bruce Churan (Pilot) and Jeff Cromar (Torque)
Saber White 11, Bruce Churan and Jeff Cromar
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Fly By for A Troop 1st SGT Sparocineo going home 1970
Fly By for A Troop 1st SGT Sparocineo going home 1970
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A Troop Patch
A Troop Patch
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A Troop November1965, Plekiu, Jim Goldsberry Picture
A Troop November1965, Plekiu, Jim Goldsberry Picture
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1LT Lee Howard's Saber Platoon in front of the Ishtar Gate in the Ruins of Babylon
Saber Platoon in front of the Ishtar Gate in the Ruins of Babylon - Aug 2008
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1-9 heading to casing ceremony 31 Aug 2010
1-9 heading to casing ceremony 31 Aug 2010
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Kirk Hamilton B Troop KIA 12 Feb 1969
Kirk Hamilton B Troop KIA 12 Feb 1969
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Apache Troop Heading to Iraq Sep 2010
Apache Troop Heading to Iraq Sep 2010
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Ron Whitesides Tay Ninh 1969
Ron Whitesides Tay Ninh 1969
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D Troop Squadron 120mm Mortars firing to support SQDN Gunnery, Ft Hood, TX Apr 2010
D Troop Squadron 120mm Mortars firing to support SQDN Gunnery, Ft Hood, TX Apr 2010
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Jim Dunn Saber 19, April 1969, Quan Loi
Jim Dunn Saber 19, April 1969, Quan Loi
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Larry Rodgers HHT & B Troop 1967
Larry Rodgers HHT & B Troop 1967
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MG Smith and Bullwhip Presentation to Horse Platoon
MG Smith and Bullwhip Presentation to Horse Platoon
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John Huserck 1969
John Huserck 1969
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A Troop Cobra 1970- Carl Rosapepe Picture
A Troop Cobra 1970 - Carl Rosapepe Picture
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Bob Poxon, Saber Blue, April 1969 at Quan Loi
Bob Poxon, Saber Blue, April 1969 at Quan Loi
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Mike Knight B Troop 1969
Mike Knight B Troop 1969
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Roy Laliberte and Butch Charvet B trp 69-70
Roy Laliberte and Butch Charvet B trp 69-70
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LTC Stockton (Buffalo) Leading the Headhunters in PT,May 2010
LTC Stockton (Buffalo) Leading the Headhunters in PT,May 2010
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Apache Troop 2010 Feb 2010
Apache Troop 2010
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Art "DOC" Dockter and Duane A Trp Nov 69
Art "DOC" Dockter and Duane A Trp Nov 69
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Apache, Bandit & Crazy Troop Bradley's 2010 FT Hood
Apache, Bandit & Crazy Troop Bradley's 2010 FT Hood
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Apache Troop Coin 2010
Apache Troop Coin 2010
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Swede Erickson (Apache 23) Tay Ninh 1969
Swede Erickson (Apache 23) Tay Ninh 1969
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Apache Troop M4 Qual FT Hood, TX 2010
Apache Troop M4 Qual FT Hood, TX 2010
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Clinton Batcheller Apache Troop 1969
Clinton Batcheller Apache Troop 1969
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Pappy Kuster 2008 Reunion
Pappy Kuster 2008 Reunion
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Ervin Bier, D Troop 1970-71
Ervin Bier, D Troop 1970-71
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Art Murray, Saber 18 collecting a souvenir April 1969
Art Murray, Saber 18 collecting a souvenir April 1969 NW Saigon. Art was killed 15 May 1969
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Apache 27 Helmet June 1969 Tay Ninh
Apache 27 Helmet
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Bruce Churan (Saber Whie 11) Mar 69 Low Level
Bruce Churan (Saber Whie 11) Mar 69 Low Level
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Saber Red X-Ray, LT Thompson and SP4 Tyson at Quan Loi Feb 1969
Saber Red X-Ray, LT Thompson and SP4 Tyson at Quan Loi Feb 1969
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Kasel, Kelley and Gable
Kasel, Kelley and Gable
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A Troop Blues 1969 Tay Ninh, Sanchez picture
A Troop Blues 1969 Tay Ninh, Sanchez picture
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Some C Trp Blues 1966, 1st row Sp Noyola, Pfc Koch, KIA
Some C Trp Blues 1966, 1st row Sp Noyola, Pfc Koch, KIA
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Bandit Troop, Operation Avalanche, JRTC 10-08
Bandit Troop, Operation Avalanche, JRTC 10-08
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Titch & Larry preparing newsletters
Titch & Larry preparing newsletters
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Kelley and Burbank
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LTC John Cushing, Headhunter 6 and Joe Bowen, Apache Red, 29 Apr 2010 Ft Hood, TX
LTC John Cushing, Headhunter 6 and Joe Bowen, Apache Red, 29 Apr 2010 Ft Hood, TX
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F Troop Troopers 2008 BWS Reunion
F Troop Troopers 2008 BWS Reunion
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B Troop Blues and Blue Lift 1967
B Troop Blues and Blue Lift 1967
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A TRP Guys and Ladies Then and Now & Headhunter 6,5,3
A TRP Guys and Ladies Then and Now & Headhunter 6,5,3
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Crazy Dudes at BWS 2004 Reunion
Crazy Dudes at BWS 2004 Reunion
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Larry Rodgers 2009
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Thad Yonika KIA 21 Dec 1969
Thad Yonika KIA 21 Dec 1969
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2012 Bullwhip Registration Forms are Ready
Click Here to download and print - then send them in ASAP!!!
Sick Call April 2012:
GEN Bob Shoemaker (Spur 6) HQ 65-66, Pappy Kuster, A Trp, 65‐66, William Potts – A and HQ 66 -67, MG Jim Smith— HQ – 66, Chuck Soltes – A Trp 66 – 67, CSM “Rabbit” Kennedy – HQ 65 -66
Oscar Rincon - A Trp 70-71, Jack Oliver B Trp, 64‐66, Prayer of thanks for Don Coshey C Trp 65-66, Johnny Gower – C Troop Scout, 65-66
On May 21st, III Corps and Fort Hood will host a Vietnam Veterans Welcome Home Ceremony at 1000 on Sadowski Parade Field. This event will celebrate all of our Vietnam Veterans giving them the return ceremony they very much deserve.
Saber 13 (Chuck Ridenour) was the first and only B Troop casuality at the HEADHUNTER’s Spur Ride on 8 March 2012, at Fort Hood, Texas. You should have attended and enjoyed ineracting with the HEADHUNTERs!!!
The November 2011 Newsletter is available below, just click the links and the PDF file will appear in a new window or right click to download (file size is 5mb):November Newsletter
On February 26, 1971, Forty One years ago, Bravo Troop, 1st Squadron, 9th Cavalry lost two of its own while providing close air support to an ambushed ARVN convoy in Kampong Cham Province, Cambodia. Saber White, CPT Jon E. Swanson age 28, and Saber White Mike, SSG Larry G. Harrison age 23, were killed when their OH-6A LOH was shot down and crashed when CPT Swanson reengaged enemy anti-aircraft positions that threatened the friendly ground forces.
This photo of Jon standing by the LOH with Little Caesre (probably misspelled but the spelling on the AC was odd too) is just like him. That was his favorite AC and the one he flew most often. Doug Ricks
The OH-6A LOH that Jon and Larry were Flying and Fighting in when they were shot down on February 26, 1971. The picture was taken at Firebase Mace sometime in early 1971.
The HEADHNUNTER's Buffalo in the Squadron HQs
The July 2011 Newsletter is available below, just click the links and the PDF files will appear in a new window or right click to download:
Within a letter written by General Sherman to General Grant in Memphis on March 10th, 1864, almost 147 years ago, his words simply says how we lived, fought and died in our war - and for many of us still living, the spirit of the words below are burned into our souls. Apache Red
If you have questions regarding this site or the association please contact:
Larry Wright, Membership Chairman
Bob Monette, VP, Military and Public Relations
Walt "Titch" Titchenell, Quartermaster
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Bullwhip Squadron Reunion 2012 - Fort Hood and Killeen, Texas
Thursday, October 11, 2012 thru Sunday, October 14, 2012
This Reunion will be after the Columbus Day holiday so we will be able to interact with the HEADHUNTER Troopers. More info will be posted as we develop the plan and an update will be in the March newsletter.
Contracts were signed with the Shilo Inn, Reunion Headquarters, and the Killeen Civic Center for the reunion this week (10 Nov) and from what I saw at the Shilo Inn the facilities are outstanding and will be the best we have ever had.
Tentative Schedule:
Thursday, October 11, 2012:
Registration & Early Arrival Ice Breaker
Friday, October 12, 2012:
Registration, FT Hood Tour & Informal Outdoor Texas BBQ
Saturday, October 13, 2012:
Ladies trip to (TBD), Golf, Business Meeting, and Evening Banquet
Sunday, October 14, 2012:
Breakfast, Memorial Service and Departures
More details to come. We are looking for volunteers to assist in Reunion preparations and events. If you want to assist please contact Larry Wright.
2012 Bullwhip Squadron Reunion Hotel Information
When making reservations, mention Bullwhip Squadron and Group Number 101112BS to receive the discounted price per room per night.
Host Hotel:
Shilo Inn
3701 South W.S. Young Drive
Killeen, TX 76542
1 (800) 222 – 2244
(254)
$99 per room per night
http://www.shiloinns.com/
We Can , We Will!!!!!! Apache Red, OUT!
Link to Bullwhip Squadron Membership Form
We Can , We Will!!!!!! Apache Red, OUT!
Group Number: 101112BS
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Bullwhip Squadron Member LoginAnyone can view the website pages but only Current Bullwhip Squadron Association Members access certain membership pages. If you are a Member you can register for this web site by following the registration instructions.
If you have served with 1/9 Cavalry or are now serving please see the Membership Page for Requirements. If you want to become an member please tell us what unit and year you served.
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The Bullwhip Squadron Association is a non-profit (501 C) war veteran’s organization dedicated to honoring all Combat Veterans who served with the 1st Squadron, 9th Cavalry between 1965 through 1973, (Headquarters and Troops A, B, C, D, E, F, LRRPs, Combat Trackers) and Troopers that are now serving and veterans that have served with the 1st Battalion and 1st Squadron, 9th Cavalry, 1st Cavalry Division fighting the Global War on Terror.
Jeff Coburn (Torque, holding Red Smoke Grenade and 1LT Bruce Churan ( Saber White 11, Scout Pilot) Observer Unknown. Taken February 1969 West of Quan Loi enroute to Recon Mission.
 
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