Brothers of the
134th Assault Helicopter Company
Then N Now
Below, you'll find the Then and Now photos of the courageous men of the 134
th Assault Helicopter Company. If you served with us from 1967 to 1971 and have memories or photos you'd like to share, please reach out to the webmaster by clicking the webmaster link in the Contact Menu.
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Last Modified: Friday May 15th, 2026
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
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John Carroll
In-Country 70-71
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Chic Carter
In-Country 01/69-01/70
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Davis E. Chessher
In-Country 05/69-05/70
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John Clements
In-Country 10/70-10/71
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Sam Cook
In-Country 6/71-12/71
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Sam Cook, Mark Plunk (RIP), Hans J. Underwood, and Frank Fullbright at a refueling point in Plei Djereng, west of Pleiku, just before flying into Cambodia. Three copies of this photo were made and shared with Sam Cook, Frank Fullbright, and me. We've held onto it for more than years, a quiet testament to the journey we shared.
Garry Coon
In-Country 06/67-10/68
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Jim Cowan
In-Country 01/68-01/69
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Jean and Jim Cowan graciously hosted the inaugural 134th Assault Helicopter Company reunion at their home in Rockville, Illinois, in 2004, and we remain forever grateful for their generosity. Jim passed away on January 19th, 2020, and he is deeply missed.
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
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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
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In 1969, while stationed at Phu Hiep, RVN, Michael Dzikowski, Devil 50, designed the 3rd Flight Platoon patch. The design was officially approved by then, Major Chuck Teeter, Commanding Officer of the 134 th Assault Helicopter Company (now retired Major General). The patch has held its place for more than
years and counting.
Donald C. Fahey
In-Country ??/70-??/71
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Fred Fick
In-Country 08/67-11/68
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Stan Flerlage
In-Country 11/67-04/69
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Donnie Forsee
In-Country 02/71-12/71
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Frank Fullbright
In-Country 09/70-12/71
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Sam Cook, Mark Plunk (RIP), Hans J. Underwood, and Frank Fullbright at a refueling point in Plei Djereng, west of Pleiku, just before flying into Cambodia. Three copies of this photo were made and shared with Sam Cook, Frank Fullbright, and me. We've held onto it for more than fifty years, a quiet testament to the journey we shared.
Bob Gallegos
In-Country 12/70-12/71
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Steve Gano
In-Country 05/67-11/68
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Lee Gaskill
In-Country 03/70-03/71
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Steve Gasper
In-Country 11/67-11/68
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Stanley R. Gause
In-Country 07/67-10/68
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William P. George III
In-Country ??/71-??/71
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John Gorski
In-Country 01/70-08/71
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Jim Granlund
In-Country 07/67-10/68
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William Green
In-Country ??/71-??/71
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Ray Grodecki
In-Country 03/68-04/69
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Ken Harrison
In-Country 02/70-09/71
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Russ Hiett
In-Country 10/70-10/71
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Robert Hill
In-Country 10/68-10/69
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Jim Hilton
Korea 02/67-12/68
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Phil Hollar
In-Country ??/71-??/71
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Steve Hopp
In-Country 07/69-08/71
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Dean Hudson
In-Country 04/70-04/71
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Larry C. Johnson
In-Country 01/70-06/71
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Ken Juhl
In-Country ??/70-??/71
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Ed Kalakauskis
In-Country 01/70-06/71
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Mike Kenna
In-Country 05/70-04/71
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Mike Koehler
In-Country 04/69-04/70
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Orville James Knott
In-Country 10/68-10/69
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Bob Krug
In-Country ??/67-??/68
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Robert Kuch
In-Country 12/68-07/70
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Corky Lauritsen
In-Country 07/69-09/70
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Thomas Lewis
In-Country 08/69-08/70
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Joe Malingo
In-Country 07/67-11/68
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Daniel Marshall
In-Country 01/68-01/69
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Paul Maryanski
In-Country 04/70-12/70
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Charles McAfee
In-Country 03/69-02/70
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Jack E. McDonald
In-Country 09/68-09/69
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Ray McIntosh
In-Country 12/70-12/71
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Don McNeely
In-Country 10/68-10/69
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Tony Medina
In-Country 09/70-04/72
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Cary Mendelsohn
In-Country 01/70-12/70
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James Mosley
In-Country 12/69-9/70
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Ted Motsinger
In-Country 01/67-04/67
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Charles Murry
In-Country 10/70-10/71
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Kirk Muth
In-Country 11/67-07/69
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Dave Nappier
In-Country ??/??-??/??
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Ralph Newberry
In-Country 12/69-12/70
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Don Newman
In-Country 07/69-07/70
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Al Nichols
In-Country 06/67-12/67
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Ray Noble
In-Country 06/69-06/70
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Bernie O'Donnell
In-Country 11/68-11/69
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Mike Ogrysko
In-Country 01/68-01/69
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Milton Omid
In-Country 03/69-??/71
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Brian Parshall
In-Country 03/70-11/71
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Artie Partin
In-Country 01/69-01/70
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Rick Pemberton
In-Country 01/69-01/70
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Hank Pietrzak
In-Country 12/70-12/71
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The following passage is from the 1971 History page. On the 27th of November 1971 at 1845 hours, the last Demon aircraft to fly a scheduled mission in Vietnam touched down at Hell's Half Acre. Aircraft 177 with WO1 Hank Pietrzak, 1LT Barton, CE SP5 Ike Pena and G SP5 Jeff Lemon had flown a mission to Pleiku and back. At 1848 the blades ceased to turn, by 1915 the ship was postflighted and pushed into the revetments for the last time.
Tragically, just five years after returning from Vietnam, Hank's life was cut short on November 8th, 1976. He is buried in Fox Cemetery, Sevierville, Sevier County, TN. This photo of Hank, taken by photographer Hans J. Underwood, captures a moment in time in Cheo Reo in 1971.
Tom Pippi
In-Country ??/70-??/71
87 of 127
The restoration of the 238’s nose art was beautifully carried out by Dan Porter, following in the footsteps of his father, Bruce Porter. Their combined dedication is now reflected in the display at the Glenn L. Martin Maryland Aviation Museum in Essex, Maryland. Heartfelt thanks to both for their invaluable contributions.
Bruce Porter
In-Country ??/70-??/71
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Otis Jay Roberson
In-Country 01/69-01/70
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Bowman Roberts
In-Country 08/69-08/70
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Robb Robichaud
In-Country 01/71-12/71
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David Root
In-Country 03/70-12/70
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Pat Ronan
In-Country ??/70-??/71
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Joe Rovig
In-Country 10/70-09/71
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John Samek
In-Country 05/70-05/71
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Toros Saraydarian
In-Country 04/69-03/70
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Mike Schuster
In-Country 10/68-10/69
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George Scott
In-Country 04/68-12/69
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Dick Sheehan
In-Country 07/69-06/70
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Bob Shepherd
In-Country 06/67-11/68
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Harold Shonk
In-Country 11/67-10/68
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Kent Showalter
In-Country 05/68-05/69
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Jim Smith
In-Country ??/70-??/71
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Ken Snell
In-Country ??/69-??/71
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Barry Spencer
In-Country 11/68-11/69
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Ralph Staunton
In-Country 05/71-11/71
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Kent Stewart
In-Country 09/69-08/70
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Harry Stinson
In-Country ??/70-??/71
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Lincoln E. (Butch) Summers
In-Country 71
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Bob Swope
In-Country 01/69-01/70
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Howard M. Thomas
In-Country 03/70-03/71
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Gustavo Tijerina
In-Country 11/69-11/70
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Vince Tiscio
In-Country 11/67-10/68
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Chuck Torchia
In-Country 01/68-02/69
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Hans-Jürgen Underwood
In-Country 09/70-12/71
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Sam Cook, Mark Plunk (RIP), Hans J. Underwood, and Frank Fullbright at a refueling point in Plei Djereng, west of Pleiku, just before flying into Cambodia. Three copies of this photo were made and shared with Sam Cook, Frank Fullbright, and me. We've held onto it for more than fifty years, a quiet testament to the journey we shared.
Linda Leese Underwood and Hans Underwood celebrating years married and years together.
Elliot J. Welch
In-Country 09/70-03/71
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Ernie Wert
In-Country 01/68-01/69
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Terry Wiczek
In-Country 02/69-12/71
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Travis Wiley
In-Country 02/70-03/71
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Lucky Wilson
In-Country 06/70-06/71
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Larry A. Woodall
In-Country 70-71
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Marvin W. (Bud) Woodard Jr.
In-Country 02/69-11/70
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Travis Wright
In-Country 11/67-11/68
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Art Yerden
In-Country 11/67-11/68
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Mike Zale
In-Country 11/69-11/70
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Cass Zarosley
In-Country 01/68-01/69
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Dave Zurawski
In-Country 01/68-01/69
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