282nd ASSAULT HELICOPTER CO.

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Frank Alotta Jr - Monday, 17 August 2015 11:57

I register for this site and I did get an email back to verify the email, but I could NOT log in.

It indicated that I was blocked , ???

I been trying to sign up or the reunion in GA. Send info on it and hopefully you can correct this issue.

Thanks

Frank (Blackcat 00) 

Randy Hays - Tuesday, 08 September 2015 07:42

Crewed with you and Fred Sepeda 1971  having same problem with web site

Heidi Atanian - Sunday, 16 August 2015 07:31

Counting the day until the reunion. Hope to see as many new Cat and renew friendships 

Steven Sager - Sunday, 09 August 2015 11:49

Thank you all for your courageous service. E. Bart Colburn of Black Cat 29 is my father in law. I am looking for any pictures, info, or stories on him for his daughter Jennifer. He passed recently, and was estranged from his children for quite a long time. Any help is greatly appreciated. sager8710@msn.com or 425-328-8936.

Jennifer - Thursday, 06 August 2015 00:03

My son purchased a jacket at a garage sale a couple years ago it is his favorite thing ever. He has been trying to do research on it. Everyone he wears it (he's 9 years old so we let him because there is no mistake or stolen Valor issues, he's just a kid) some adult offers him a lot of money for it. The name on the jacket is Sullivan. Can anyone give us any info on this jacket? Thanks

Ted Kearns - Tuesday, 29 September 2015 14:10

Where did he purchase it. We had several Sullivan's in the unit. did it have any rank insignia on it?

Ted Kearns - Friday, 27 November 2015 20:04

Jenifer: I need more info on the jacket. Where did you buy it? Any other patches insignia on the jacket? It could have been the 282nd commander in 1967 Col Bill Sullivan. We also had other Sullivan's in the company. If it was a leather jacket it was probably his.  Ted Kearns 

Ralph womeldorf 1966-67 - Monday, 20 July 2015 15:19

I will not be at the 2015 reunion.   Have a great time.

Christina Vicente - Saturday, 11 July 2015 23:41

I just wanted to "thank" everyone who served! My Dad, John Vicente,was a "Black Cat", and I could'to be more proud! If anyone knows/served with my Dad, I would love to here from you: christinav_24@hotmail.com. God bles! 

Ray Boyle - Monday, 25 May 2015 13:29

Sending a tribute on this day to all those we lost.  The only one I really remember is George Moore.  Prayers for all our fallen brothers, may they Rest IN Peace.

Marcia Schoonover - Saturday, 23 May 2015 16:27

Hi, I just found this wonderful site. My brother was Mark Cowles, known as "Ozzie". He was a 282nd Assault Hellicopter Pilot, Chief Warrant Officer 2.  He was in Danang from Dec. '70 - March '71. This plaque I have says Alley Cat 7.  Mark died in 2005 from multiple health issues stemming from his time in VietNam.  If anyone remembers Mark, please e-mail me!

I don't know if Mark knew about this site. It is so wonderful that you men can stay in touch and talk about your expierences.  That would have helped Mark.

Thank you for your service - all that you endured in VietNam and to this day. 

God Bless You,  Marcia Schoonover

 

 

 

ray jennings - Thursday, 13 August 2015 08:09

Marcia, Please email me with more information on your brother, I am the president of the 282nd Black Cat Association. I will post your wishes in our next news letter for anyone who served with your brother in Viet Nam. On behalf of the 282nd we are sorry to hear of your loss.

Ray Jennings

 

 

Nicorix - Thursday, 21 May 2015 13:39

Just read Bob Fords book, fantastic. 

Ron Dawe - Tuesday, 19 May 2015 11:48

Ray the email address for you on the roster did not work. Please send me an email at doctordawe@gmail.com

Bill Farress - Sunday, 31 May 2015 20:58

Ray's Email:krayjenn@verizon.net

Bill Farress - Tuesday, 09 June 2015 19:33

The beginning of May a fellow Vietnam Veteran in the mid-west started the online "Vietnam Vets Radio" station. Vietnam era music is played 24 / 7 with authentic jingles and public service announcements played on AFVN. Remember "Chicken Man"??

At 8 pm CST (9 pm EST) is "Party Time" a song request show. It really is pretty good, especially the request show. http://vietnamvetradio.com/