I originally was assigned to the 981 SDMP’s..1049 into doorgunner mos...arrived in Kontum from Phu Tai in July of 1968. Just in time for my first exciting rocket and mortar attacks..never had seen any action as a MPSD handler..since arriving in country on March 1968. OJT’d into Crew Chief status. Thanks for embellishing my experiences connected to combat. See you at the 2019 Reunion in Mpls

Arrived to unit in May of 71 as an Avionics Mechanic.Was transferred to HQ co. In Oct. 71 .Medivaced in Nov. When I tore cartilage in my left knee.

Transferred from the 189th AHC up to the 57th sometime in October 67 served the balance of my tour flying in the C model gunships as crewchief. Wouldn't take anything for the experience and wouldn't give a wooden penny to do it again. Peace, Phil Donhauser 30267 Winchester Drive Seneca,SC 29678

just checking in. I was supply sgt when we closed. Just want to say to all my supply crew.

The Airshow tickets have been claimed. I get these tickets every year due to my membership at the Yankee Air Museum. I have a longstanding commitment for Labor Day Weekend so I will always put them up for the first taker. I am a museum member because 66-16006 is on display there.

If I don't get a response from a Gladiator to my "Thunder Over Michigan" Air Show ticket offer by the 5th of August, 2018, I will post the offer on VHPA and VHCMA websites. I do not want the tickets to go to waste.

In addition, the 1h, the Boxcars , should be listed as an Assault Support Helicopter Company, NOT Air Support .

------------ FREE AIRSHOW TICKETS -------------- I have 6 general admission tickets plus 2 parking passes for the "Thunder Over Michigan" Air Show held on the 25th and 26th of August, 2018 at the Willow Run Airport in Ypsilanti, Michican. I have a prior commitment that prevents me from attending the show. I will send my complete ticket package to the first Gladiator that emails me. The USAF Thunderbirds will be at the show. YankeeAirMuseum.org for info regarding the AirShow.

My daughter found this site for me today. It brought back some very difficult memories. I was in Country from 67-68. Thank you,for the trip down memory lane.

Been quite a while since I visited the 57th AHC web site. It is good to see it active and well-cared for. I was with 57th in 71-72. It was good to see that photo of 4Balls, as someone else mentioned. It's weird to feel like I'd go back to that time of life in a flash, if given the choice. I feel like I could do a better job now.