tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1290600101568588874.comments2023-11-11T19:47:21.540-05:00CHECKING MY SIX!Halehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10262781238303662341noreply@blogger.comBlogger33125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1290600101568588874.post-50423694690283022782023-11-11T19:47:21.540-05:002023-11-11T19:47:21.540-05:00I believe your dad was there after me as I designe...I believe your dad was there after me as I designed and ordered the truck/ Ch-46 flying in front of MtbFuji. SemperbFi!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1290600101568588874.post-9228849092891758772023-11-11T18:23:02.172-05:002023-11-11T18:23:02.172-05:00You may have known my Dad, James Rickmon. He was p...You may have known my Dad, James Rickmon. He was probably a Captain at the time that he was with Hank's Haulers . . . He was also with MAG 36 at Phu Bai . . . I have a lot of his stiff and he had the same Hank's Haulers patch as yours . . . <br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1290600101568588874.post-61739156179674326112023-01-07T12:29:34.339-05:002023-01-07T12:29:34.339-05:00Hi Bob!
What a surprise to hear from you. That yea...Hi Bob!<br />What a surprise to hear from you. That year at Cherry Point was a real mix of adventures. I expected to resign my Commission but ended up at HMX. Our trailer park was fun with a good bunch of nice folks. I now have a ‘64 MGB- a purchase about as poorly thought out as that first Lotus! Be well. Semper Fi. Hale Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1290600101568588874.post-74812980818706103482023-01-07T12:06:03.536-05:002023-01-07T12:06:03.536-05:00Hi Hale, I was at the off-base trailer park @ Cher...Hi Hale, I was at the off-base trailer park @ Cherry Point, near Newport, N.C. after I returned from Viet Nam...I was a Sgt. & lived in the trailer next to you. I had a British racing green '69 Malibu. I remember the MG and the day you got the Lotus...we took a couple of rides. I got out Feb. 4, '72....about the time you got your "Presidential Helicopters" orders. Good memories!Bob Bairnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1290600101568588874.post-22659129253573039552019-11-26T19:57:43.904-05:002019-11-26T19:57:43.904-05:00Jim, it is Me.. Hale Irwin. Got there at Atsugi s...Jim, it is Me.. Hale Irwin. Got there at Atsugi shortly before you left Remember your bluish green ball cap. Send me your email. I<br />May have some more photos. Hale.irwin@comcast.net. S/FHalehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10262781238303662341noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1290600101568588874.post-19171608295464379272019-11-25T16:36:42.776-05:002019-11-25T16:36:42.776-05:00Who is the USMC pilot in squatting next to the H&a...Who is the USMC pilot in squatting next to the H&MS-36 Fuji Det plaque? <br />J.R. Pruden USMC (Ret)J.R. Prudenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10591474348294916379noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1290600101568588874.post-22195891737344148842019-04-25T12:12:27.801-04:002019-04-25T12:12:27.801-04:00I didn't know that. SF, NesI didn't know that. SF, NesAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1290600101568588874.post-91657641714509438232019-04-15T19:47:05.985-04:002019-04-15T19:47:05.985-04:00Sgt Carter had been in Recon in Nam. He could move...Sgt Carter had been in Recon in Nam. He could move as silently as a cat through the Quantico woods at night. Somewhere I have a picture of him from Life Magazine in a article about the early war. Semper FiAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1290600101568588874.post-44562737490308188142019-04-15T19:35:00.370-04:002019-04-15T19:35:00.370-04:00Hi Hale, You were right that it was a summer to re...Hi Hale, You were right that it was a summer to remember. Though I realize that Sgt Algobright was from my second summer. We had SGT Carter. It's been a long time since Camp Upshur but that was the beginning of our emergence from a civilian to an Officer and Gentleman by Act of Congress. It was amazing how much we accomplished during those summers. Camp Upshur, the Hill Trail, the grinder, etc. will always be with, SF. Nes Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1290600101568588874.post-79087031576180521822019-03-21T21:44:43.810-04:002019-03-21T21:44:43.810-04:00Hi Nestor. Just found your comment. Hope you ar...Hi Nestor. Just found your comment. Hope you are doing well. Yes, that was a Summer to remember! Halehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10262781238303662341noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1290600101568588874.post-54788292458471470302019-03-19T21:50:33.693-04:002019-03-19T21:50:33.693-04:00I just found your comment about Terry Deckard. He...I just found your comment about Terry Deckard. He was a great guy and fine crew chief Stay in touch via e-mail. Hale.irwin@comcast.net. Halehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10262781238303662341noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1290600101568588874.post-36209271538912460422019-03-19T21:34:31.792-04:002019-03-19T21:34:31.792-04:00I do remember Terry Deckard! I believe his pictu...I do remember Terry Deckard! I believe his picture is elsewhere in the blog. I hope he is welll. Remember me to him. Halehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10262781238303662341noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1290600101568588874.post-12543151595023414222019-03-19T12:14:59.036-04:002019-03-19T12:14:59.036-04:00I have just learned from an old letter I sent to m...I have just learned from an old letter I sent to my Father 50 years ago who the POW I took to Bethesda was; LtCdr Wendell Ray Alcorn, USNHalehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10262781238303662341noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1290600101568588874.post-71461855394043009232018-11-14T18:49:58.689-05:002018-11-14T18:49:58.689-05:00I was looking up the Hill Trail when I came upon y...I was looking up the Hill Trail when I came upon your blog. I immediately recognized your picture since we were in the same platoon at Camp Upsher. At first I couldn't remember your name but then I looked at our platoon picture and the autographs on the back and figured that you are Hale Irwin. In the platoon picture I'm in the 3rd row second from the right. I well remember SSgt Alley along with Sgt Algobright(sp?), Lt. Posey, 1stSgt Fields, Gunny Figueroa who didn't have full use of one arm due to shrapnel. I remember RAThompson, he was a character. I remember when he hid the guidon and they tore the barracks apart looking for it. It's fun going through memory lane. Nes KusnierzAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1290600101568588874.post-67253080000766986582018-10-19T21:33:17.300-04:002018-10-19T21:33:17.300-04:00I had been on my high school rifle team but did ho...I had been on my high school rifle team but did horrible at Quantico. I'd practiced shooting all my life but when it came to that day, forget it. I've never felt so embarrassed. Period. While I was shooting, I believe his name was Major Suthole (I'm not joking) walked by and as he passed, I rolled slightly to my right side and shot the finger at him. Next thing I know, Sgt. Foster, who I really liked, came walking by and grinning and said something to me. Anyway, I'm on this site, to try to find Sgt. Foster and Sgt. Hernandez (who was a real rough ass). I think my first PLC was in the summer or 1969. I really liked Sgt. Foster at Camp Upshur. He was rough but a great sgt. Mickey Granthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14791395992505150702noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1290600101568588874.post-31537787036864187912018-08-19T07:38:23.706-04:002018-08-19T07:38:23.706-04:00I posted in another blog of yours. My father is Te...I posted in another blog of yours. My father is Terry Deckard and I believe you may know him as Cpl Deckard. He also loved cars and ironically had an MG, and a mustang after returning from Vietnam. He was into quarter midget racing and dirt tracks before entering the marines.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06189485469520574921noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1290600101568588874.post-905443750052507142018-08-19T07:21:31.523-04:002018-08-19T07:21:31.523-04:00Wow! I was also doing some searching regarding my ...Wow! I was also doing some searching regarding my father and found this. My father is Cpl Deckard (Charles “Terry” Deckard). I would like to post some pictures I have from around that time. Could someone help me with this? My email is: jdeckard82@yahoo.comAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06189485469520574921noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1290600101568588874.post-65612747697605228172014-04-09T13:04:35.173-04:002014-04-09T13:04:35.173-04:00Thanks for your comment... It was the best job of ...Thanks for your comment... It was the best job of my life!Halehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10262781238303662341noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1290600101568588874.post-83395731021682431972014-04-09T11:16:05.467-04:002014-04-09T11:16:05.467-04:00Fantastic article. I can only image what it must h...Fantastic article. I can only image what it must have been like to fly a helicopter!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15607680111063556569noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1290600101568588874.post-11711598955837239762014-02-16T15:38:30.227-05:002014-02-16T15:38:30.227-05:00Hi,
I was a member of the 1st. Fuji det. We arrive...Hi,<br />I was a member of the 1st. Fuji det. We arrived on Dec. 28 1969. We had two CH-46's. We flew search & rescue and VIP's. I was a Cpl. and was the airframes person. I was the one who made the Tori and made and painted the Det. sign you are kneeling by. This was the best duty I had during my 4 year enlistment. Maj. Stansfield was 1st. C.O. He was there only a short time and was replaced Maj. Smith. Also at this time some of the pilots were changed. After that the regulars were J. Pruden, R. Penland, P. Kranker and T. Holden. <br />I went to Vietnam with HMH 462 in August 68, After 6 months I was moved to MAG 36. I entended for a second tour. MAG 36 was moved to Futenma Okinawa around Nov. 69. And at the end of Dec. we went to Atsugi Japan. <br /> <br />Semper Fi<br />William Lucky Cseke<br />cseke@sbcglobal.netAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1290600101568588874.post-46453904093351775792013-11-13T19:42:16.986-05:002013-11-13T19:42:16.986-05:00Also, here's my email address: kristopherjuliu...Also, here's my email address: kristopherjulius@gmail.comAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05996815578680840160noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1290600101568588874.post-69108448346275207362013-11-13T19:23:33.212-05:002013-11-13T19:23:33.212-05:00Hello,
Not sure where to start, but a sincere Tha...Hello,<br /><br />Not sure where to start, but a sincere Thank you seems to be appropriate. While doing some internet searching on my father's duty stations, my brother came accross your blog and was stunned to see a picture of our father, Gary Julius. In the picture captioned "Hank's Haulers at a Hail and Farewell Picnic" he's in the center, background. My father passed in 2011 and this was a very pleasant surprise. As for the Hank's Haulers patch, I have seen this over the years in a frame with a picture of Mount Fuji. I will look through his stuff and see if I can find it. I'd be happy to send a quality image your way if I am successful. My father was a proud Marine and this blog would have brought a smile to his face. Thank you again.<br /><br />Best Regards,<br /><br />Kris JuliusAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05996815578680840160noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1290600101568588874.post-6447167396957759372012-04-27T14:48:42.501-04:002012-04-27T14:48:42.501-04:00I saw this helo or one like it, take off today at ...I saw this helo or one like it, take off today at Deer Valley Airport in Phoenix AzAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1290600101568588874.post-25000392601314766952012-01-16T16:15:54.622-05:002012-01-16T16:15:54.622-05:00Yep, Hale you got a great history in fast cars. I ...Yep, Hale you got a great history in fast cars. I barf everytime I pick up The Limit in honor of Phil. Go fast. TerryTerryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10809889824020815390noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1290600101568588874.post-26005071634031590022011-11-03T20:27:37.084-04:002011-11-03T20:27:37.084-04:00Very interesting reading these memories, Hale. I&...Very interesting reading these memories, Hale. I'm glad you're writing them down and sharing them.Cynniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15622538670006036372noreply@blogger.com