Ernie Acosta
In-Country 08/69-06/70
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Denny Agan
In-Country 04/71-12/71

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Robert Akemann
In-Country 08/70-08/71

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Joe Bates
In-Country 04/69-12/69

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Lynn Carlton Bates
In-Country 01/68-01/69

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Jerry Berg
In-Country 02/68-02/70

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Joe Biggers
In-Country 10/70-10/71

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Lance Bowman
In-Country 02/71-12/71

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Carey Boyles
In-Country 06/68-06/69

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Jim Brady
In-Country 03/68-03/69

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Terry Branch
In-Country 03/69-03/70

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Ken Burma
In-Country 11/67-06/69

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David Burnett
In-Country 06/71-12/71

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Jim Burns
In-Country 04/71-12/71
PatriciaB JimB

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Chic Carter
In-Country 01/69-01/70
ChicC MikeZ RalphS

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Davis Chessher
In-Country 05/69-05/70
SieglindeD DavisC

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John Clements
In-Country 10/70-10/71

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Sam Cook
In-Country ??/71-12/71

HansU SamC FrankF TomP
Sam Cook, Mark Plunk (rip), Hans J. Underwood and Frank Fullbright at a refueling point in Plei Djereng (west of Pleiku) before flying into Cambodia. There were 3 copies of the photo made and given to Sam Cook, Frank Frankfullbright and myself. We've kept it for over years and counting.

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Garry Coon
In-Country 06/67-10/68

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Jim Cowan
In-Country 01/68-01/69
JeanC JimC

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Dave Czibik
In-Country 07/70-07/71

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Tony DaCosta
In-Country 06/68-06/69

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John De Antonis
In-Country 05/67-10/68

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James DeWitt
In-Country 03/69-08/69

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Martin Duane Dillingham
In-Country 01/70-12/70

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Jim Downen
In-Country 11/67-08/69
JimD MattD JudyD

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Benny Gene Doyal
In-Country 11/68-11/69

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Mike Dzilkowski
In-Country 10/68-10/69
3rd Flight Platoon Patch Design
In 1969, while stationed at Phu Hiep, RVN, Michael Dzikowski designed the 3rd Flight Platoon patch. The design was officially approved by then, Major Chuck Teeter, Commanding Officer of the 134th Assault Helicopter Company (now retired Major General).The patch has held its place for more than years and counting.

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