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 has 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.
COMPANY REUNION!!!! The next reunion will be on the weekend of August 7th through 10th in St. Louis. Several 179th personnel were in attendance at the last St. Louis reunion and it would be nice to show those Huey guys what chinook guys can do! If you're interested in attending, just go to 52nd CAB site by clinking on the button above.
NEW LINKS: Links to a " View the Wall" page and the "Joint Program between US and Vietnam governments to recover soldiers remains page" is available on the "IN MEMORY" page.
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.
Newest member of the 179th ASHC Camp Holloway group. Gentlemen,welcome Mya Lanham !
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!
