From FT Pierce Florida Tribune, 4 June 1997 St Lucie County Sheriff’s Department Chief Pilot Lt Mark Schimpf flew 1,000 combat hours and was shot down eight times during his one year tour of duty in Vietnam. That was before his days as a law enforcement pilot. With Schimpf’s record, some might think he would never want to be close …
Healing
by Joyce Romanski I have been meaning to write this “open letter” of thanksgiving for some time. After this great reunion in Washington, DC, I disciplined myself to get this task accomplished. I did! So I have enclosed my letter for a future Wolfgram to express my thoughts for what your organization has done for me personally. If you are …
Reunion Speech at The Wall, 1996
Vietnam Memorial Speech Washington DC, July 4, 1996 By Tom Olby, HAL-3 Seawolves, Det 1 (1968-1971) Seawolf Family Members and Brother Seawolf warriors; it is a privilege and honor to be speaking with you, at “The Vietnam Memorial.” They say the Vietnam War was a long time ago. Wasn’t it just yesterday? More than 58,169 men and women “Vietnam Veterans” …
Symptoms of PTSD
Experiencing the traumatic event Intrusive, upsetting memories of the event Flashbacks (acting or feeling like the event is happening again) Nightmares (either of the event or of other frightening things) Feelings of intense distress when reminded of the trauma Intense physical reactions to reminders of the event (e.g. pounding heart, rapid breathing, nausea, muscle tension, sweating) PTSD symptoms of avoidance …
Missing Injury Reports in Squadron Personnel Files
From: W.W. Bill Pressey Lt USN 67720 To: Whom it may concern Subject: Missing Injury Reports in Squadron Personnel Files It has come to my attention, after having numerous conversations with squadron personnel, there are numerous omissions of injury’s received while flying the hazardous missions that the squadron flew in Vietnam during the period of 1966-1972. It should be noted that HAL-3 was …
Asbestos Exposure Assistance
My name is Carl Jewett and I’m the Veteran Liaison for the Mesothelioma Center (Asbestos.com); an organization devoted to assisting veterans through their application processes for VA benefits, and helping them obtain the maximum benefits for which they are entitled. I’m also the Executive Director of the Veterans Assistance Network, and a retired Lieutenant Commander in the US Navy. While …
30-year oversight corrected Vietnam Era Vets Receive Air Insignia
The Florida Times Union Friday, June 19, 1998 Earl Kennedy (left) is congratulated by retired Rear Adm. Kevin Delaney at a ceremony where combat aircrew insignia were awarded. – Don Burk/staff Correcting what was described as a ”gross oversight” of three decades ago, the Navy awarded 63 Vietnam-era helicopter door gunners the combat aircrew insignia yesterday. The insignias were awarded …
Admiral Ziemers Reunion Speech, 1996
Seawolf Reunion Speech Rear Admiral Timothy Ziemer July 4,1996 Washington D.C Thank you Con for that introduction. I have mixed emotions about being here. As a passive member of the SEAWOLF Association, I expected something different from you this evening. This is not a group of “old men talking about their days in Vietnam,” as I expected. What I have …
Admiral Delaneys Reunion Speech, 1994
May 1994 Seawolf Reunion Speech Pensacola, Florida RADM Kevin Delaney (1946-2015) The following is a transcript of a talk given by RADM Delaney, at the Seawolf reunion May 1994. Admiral Delaney was a Seawolf gunship pilot as a Lieutenant jg on Det-8 in 1970. This speech was intended for Seawolves and their families, but it is also a very good …