282nd ASSAULT HELICOPTER CO.

Welcome to The Cat House

Ed Segar - Sunday, 07 September 2014 22:09

This is my daughters biker vest I'm sure you will notice the Black Cat patch on it, she was at a rally and was ask about it she told the guy it was her dads outfit, he said if it weren't for us Black Cats he would not have made it home.

 

 

PATRICK J JEFFAS - Friday, 02 January 2015 20:08

That’s the kind of stuff that made it all worthwhile. It was the gratitude of the guys on the ground that I will always remember.

Frank Ripley - Sunday, 31 August 2014 20:35

C 2/1 196th INF. BDE, 23rd INF Div, Americal, 1971.  Thanks for all you did for us grunts guys.  Thank you for your sacrifices and the risks you took for us too!  Sorry for puking in the cabin and sorry for tearing open that bag of persistent CS powder.

Peter Larkin - Wednesday, 20 August 2014 18:21

Looking for information  on William G Hasselman US Army can only find limited info only saying died April 1971. Member of Black Cats. I grew up across the street from him.

Jeff - Tuesday, 16 September 2014 16:01

CWO2 Hassleman walked into a tail rotor during a preflight check for a test flight. He had less than a month left on his tour.

Bill Farress - Saturday, 13 December 2014 15:21

I believe the accident occurred after dark.

William Brooks - Wednesday, 07 January 2015 14:11

I was on the flight line that night, I was the first one to him and pulled off my flight shirt to put on his head. I know he had signs of life for a couple of hours after arrival at the hospital. I was the 2nd Platoon Commander.

ray jennings - Friday, 15 August 2014 09:10

A challenge coin has been found I would like to return it to the rightful owner. Please contact me so I can decide to whom it belongs to.

ray jennings - Thursday, 14 August 2014 14:13

It is with a sadden heart that I must report that Daniel "Danny: Smith passed away August 3, 2014. Danny was an Alley Cat 69-70. In lieu of flowers the family is respectfully requesting memorial contributions to the C.J.D Foundation, 341 West 38th Street, NY,NY 10018 or

http://www.cjdfoundation.org/donate.

On behalf of the 282nd AHC our thoughts and prayers go out to Danny's family. Danny our brother may you rest in peace.

Bill Farress - Wednesday, 13 August 2014 11:39

Last month a Facebook page was setup for the Black Cats and their families. "Friend" request / approval on the page. (Thanks to Bob Elliott) 

Pictures of the Black Cats past and present are welcome, no politics please. 

https://www.facebook.com/groups/908537315840191/

ray jennings - Wednesday, 06 August 2014 10:17

Is one of the items on your bucket list one more chance to ride in a Huey? Well, the Black Cat Association is working with the Army Aviation Heritage Association to make that wish come true. They will provide a Huey at our reunion next year in Columbus, GA for your chance to take a ride. The cost of the ride is $65.00 based on 50 people. The normal cost for a Huey ride anywhere else is $135.00. All Black Cats and Alley Cats and their guests are invited to take a ride. I need to know no later than the end of January who wants to take advantage of this opportuinty. Just shoot me an email and let me know.

James McGuire - Thursday, 17 July 2014 12:52

Went to Moline, IL in early June to play in fund raiser golf tournament for former Alley Cat crew chief Jeff Perez. His sons Joe, Jay and Tim put on the tournament to raise funds for Jeff's 501-3c non-profit Alley Cat Fight Club. $4300 was raised to pay for travel and meals for his fighters. He has trained several Silver Glove national champions over the last few years. His wonderful efforts to help at risk kids has made a difference in the lives of many Moline kids. It was a real honor to be a part of something special and see the community respect he so deservingly has earned in the city of Moline. James M McGuire, Alley Cat 7, 67-68.

Deana - Thursday, 10 July 2014 23:07

AJ "Steve" Stevens also leaves behind a grieving Mother and Sister and grown niece and nephew (current residents of CA) who will forever be proud of him and his service and miss him so very much.

 

 

Tony Giles - Friday, 27 June 2014 14:50

My bad fellas.  Correction on Larrys birthdate

Larry Joe Giles

7/12/49 - 3/23/02