Category Archives: Old News
Downed Vietnam pilot rescues
Posted to all FYI. —— Forwarded Message ——– From: POPASMOKE <admin@popasmoke.com> Date: 4/10/2019 7:05:47 PM Subject: REQUEST To: KENNETH JOHNSON <kjohnson@nctv.com> Can you get this sent out? Frenchy For a number of years now I have been working with the … Continue reading →
Another update on Fred Allega
Received from Bunni Allega by Chuck Johnson on 6 Dec 2018. She clearly meant for it to be shared. Our youngest son, Lance (who lives in Maryland) and I moved Fred to St. Pauls Plaza in Chula Vista, CA. on … Continue reading →
VN helo crew monument dedication update
Greetings All, I have just received an email from Gary Kerr, our Treasurer. He has arranged for a 30″ wreath for the dedication of the VN helo crew monument, to be delivered April 18 at 3:30 PM. He also has … Continue reading →
Addendum to VN helo crew monument dedication
Here is some additional info from an email exchange with Bob Hesselbein, the VHPA coordinator for the monument dedication. Bob recommends that all attendees plan on arriving by 2:30 PM for the event. Arlington National Cemetery has airport-style screening which … Continue reading →
Vietnam Helicopter Pilot and Crewmember Monument Dedication Ceremony
Fellow Marines, Regarding the Vietnam Helicopter Pilot and Crewmember Monument Dedication detailed below, if a Marine who served in HMM-265 wants to participate in the 75 yard Memorial walk carrying a wreath honoring HMM-265, let Gary Kerr, Treasurer, or myself … Continue reading →
Director Vacancy
A Director-at-Large vacancy opened up when Andy deHaan became Reunion Coordinator Emeritus and thus went from Director-at-Large to Director ex officio in 2017. If you would like to volunteer please contact John Long at ‘Admin|Contact Us|President’. We really need someone … Continue reading →
Help for John Moth 1968
This is a request for assistance on behalf of John Moth, former corporal and crew chief with HMM-265 Feb-Nov 1968. John was awarded 11 Air Medals under the strike-flight award system for his service with the Squadron Feb-Mar 1968 and … Continue reading →
Need picture of MSgt Howard Strouse, KIA 10-6-66
The following is a letter to the editor from the June 2015 Popasmoke. If anyone has a photo of MSgt Strouse you could help this guy out. Subj: Master Sgt. Howard Strouse, KIA 10/6/66 I found your extensive site while … Continue reading →
Phrogs Forever…
Forty-nine Years of Phrogs in the fight and still counting . . . 29 June 1964: The very first CH-46 “Phrogs” were delivered to HMM-265 to begin a glorious and unprecedented term of service with the Fleet. November 2012: HMM-265 … Continue reading →