In 1966, the 179th ASH was moved to Camp Hollowway Pleiku from its original deployment at Dong Ba Thin. Its major function was to support as many as five separate locations simultaneously within the II Corps Tactical Zone.
The 179th was assigned to the 52nd Combat Aviation Battalion during its deployment and provided infantry and artillery moves, resupply missions, medical evacuations and aircraft recoveries.
Until withdrawal in the early 70's, the "Shrimpboats" remained a major contributing force in battle for the Central Highlands.
UNIT CAPS AVAILABLE!!! Harold Lanham is offering 179th caps for sale again. He has several in stock or you may order them through him at: www.lbtl3724@sbcglobal.net. Approximate cost is $15.00 to $16.00 per cap. He will order after he gets 15 orders.
CHINOOK REUNION 2009:Harold Lanham and Tom Wills are setting up a reunion for Vietnam Era Chinook outfits next year at Fort Rucker on Oct. 2nd- 4th. For more information just click on " Reunion Info" in the panel to your left. Come join us !!! it's going to be great!!
179th/402 PATCHES AVAILABLE !!! Rodger Fetters has just had replicas of our original unit patches embroidered. They are available through him for $12.00 each for the first one and $11.00 for every one after that. You can contact him at: rodgerfetters@sbcglobal.net. to order.
BRAND NEW!!!!!! Now you can have your photo albums from Nam viewed by everyone in "Photos". We are able to link with either your site or ours, and give a direct viewing to anyone interested. Presently, there are two albums with over 300 pics in them. Just go to"Photos" and click on the album you wish to view. More info? Contact Phil
REBUILDING THE HOLLOWAY MEMORIAL: A drive has started to put a memorial to Camp Holloway at the National Vietnam Veterans Museum in Mineral Wells, Texas. It would duplicate that monument that stood near Headquarters in Holloway. For further information please contact either Vern Gano at: ganoshome@sbcglobal.net or Gerry Sandlin at: gerrysandlin189@hughes.net. More info on the "In Memory" page.
FIRST BIG PAGE RENOVATION!!!!! First, the chat room no longer is available. Most people either forgot about it, or didn't use it, so we might as well eliminate it. Secondly, the "About Us" page will go away and in its place will be the "Old Hookers" page. Calm down, calm down!!!!!! The old hookers are us. Sorry to get your hopes up. But, what we decided to do is provide then and now picutres of us all. Already, through several larcenous activities, I've been able to acquire several pictures. And, yes, I will be one of the first. So, send in your pics so we can all get a laugh.
NEW PHOTO ALBUM: Robert Thorpe was kind enough to send in quite a few of his Vietnam pictures from 1966. Please take a minute to go to the "Photos" page and view his pictures of Holloway and the plantation. Robert assures me that he has some more pictures of the company aboard ship on the way over, so stay tuned!
Camp Holloway Memorial Wall Dedication On November 8, 2008 at Mineral Wells, Texas, a replica of the Camp Holloway Memorial Wall was dedicated in the National Vietnam War Museum. Approximately 200 members of Rolling Thunder acted as the honor guard for this event. An inspiration for us all, it brings our buddies home to a place we can all go to reflect. Our memorial sits among a series of reflective gardens and walkways. Hovering close by is a Huey to remind us of our Army Aviation past.
