282nd ASSAULT HELICOPTER CO.
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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
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 - 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/
David Good - Thursday, 30 April 2015 18:02
Just a message to those that served with the 282nd ahc. I presently own and invite all to see my UH-1C Huey tail #78 bu#15078
Thank you all for your service. And God bless!
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Wm Ball - Sunday, 26 April 2015 16:17
I sent an email to change my home and email addresses.
I was the door gunner with crew chief Larry Ott.
The history does not mention the 282nd absorbing I Corps Avn Co @ Hue.
Ron Dawe - Monday, 06 April 2015 13:48
Just read Bob Fords book, fantastic. I was was in country on 3Jul68. Assigned to Hue detachment in about a week or so. Made A/C in Hue as Black Cat 21, and then to Quang Nai crew as Black Cat 13. How can I get email addresses for the the guys?
Bill Farress - Tuesday, 07 April 2015 20:35
Ron register for Login on the Home Page, once you are approved you will have access to the Roster.
There is a 282nd AHC Black Cat Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/groups/908537315840191/?fref=nf
Richard D'Andrea - Saturday, 21 February 2015 23:00
I would like to update my vitals. where do I send the info?
JAMES M MCGUIRE - Monday, 23 February 2015 16:55
Richard, I have a couple of pictures I need to upload of you with Jerry McKinsey at Dong Ha, April 1967. I had left 2nd PLT and was with the Alley Cats at that time. Just learned yesterday that Jim Ross has passed. RIP.
Bill Farress - Sunday, 01 March 2015 18:41
I think Ray Jennings can help Richard: (972-492-2587) or send Email to krayjenn@verizon.net any time.
William Jacobs - Wednesday, 11 February 2015 15:21
Hi everyone, I have made it into the Black Cat family. The Cat`s have always`s been a BIG part of my life, as they have been for you. Was there in 1971 as 1st. plt. gunner. Flew mostly with Mr. Foster & Mr. Alvarado, Tucker was my crew chief. While there I was know`n as Big Jake. I hope some one remember`s me, ( in a good way) crashed June 10th,1971. If Paul Roderick is reading this (you picked us up)
Bill Farress - Tuesday, 10 February 2015 18:27
2015 Reunion
From: Julie Bussiere-Strom
I hope you have marked your calendar and made your plans to help celebrate the 50th Anniversary of the 282nd AHC.
The celebration will be held in Columbus, Georgia, October 8 – October 11, 2015.
Our Host Hotel is:
Holiday Inn Columbus North
Columbus, Georgia 31904
Phone: 706-324-0231
The room rate is $89.00 per day and is available three days before October 8th and three days after October 11th. This rate includes a full hot southern style breakfast daily. Reservations must be received by September 8, 2015. After this date, reservations will be accepted on a space and rate available basis only.
The registration for the reunion is $50.00 per person. The registration includes the banquet Saturday night and refreshments that may be provided by the Association. Hope to see you all there!