Entry #: 23         Date: Tue Feb 13 16:51:41 2001
Name: SSG. Douglas M. Ducote Sr.
Web Site:
Site Rating: 10
Comments: Just wanted to say great job, and thank's for taking the time to put this site together !

I was a Hillclimber from 93/94, Maintenance Platoon Squad Leader, and Maintenance Test Flight Engineer. I served in the U.S. Army from 85/94, M.O.S. 67U30Y1. I'm now an HH-60G Crew Chief with the Ca. Air National Guard, 129th Search and Rescue Wing, Moffett Federal Air field, Mountain View, Ca.

I would love to hear from any Hillclimbes, present or past....Six turning, two burning, ready in the rear Sir !

Entry #: 22         Date: Sun Feb 11 18:32:32 2001
Name: Curt Brown W=Zero
Web Site:
Site Rating: 10
Comments: During period 9-68/9-69 was a member of the 54th Avn Co Big Daddys in Vung Tau.

Flew a couple of flights as a door gunner with CWO Don Raley, awaiting my in country check out in the Otter.

The gang at Tiger Towers was great. For two dissimiliar units we had great times together. flew many of the same areas

One question has occurred to me. Did the 147th ever get an upgrade in Chinnoks. When I left in Sep 69 they still were bringing ourOtters home with A models. Even the Innkeepers had B models.

In Sep of 88 was in a C model belonging to the PA National Guard. It had 88 hours total and had a new car smell.

Great Site.

We have a great site also for the Army Otter Caribou Assoc.


Entry #: 21         Date: Thu Feb 8 15:45:42 2001
Name: minister Jose Mireles
Web Site: Pointman christian growth center
Site Rating: 10
Comments: I being an infantry soldier with 101 flew in chinooks and hueys. I am very grateful to the men who flew the choppers along with the crew. I was medivac out of a battle field near Tam Ky and transfered to Chu Lai 312 evac

Entry #: 20         Date: Wed Feb 7 09:15:29 2001
Name: John L. Hancock
Web Site:
Site Rating: 10
Comments: First time visit to this site. I was a member of the unit in "66" and "67" as a flight engineer on 124. Just Looking to see if I could spot my crewchief or gunner. " Good site " and I'll check back now and again to see if ya'll post any pictures of any of the crews.

Entry #: 19         Date: Tue Feb 6 19:12:49 2001
Name: Jesse Torre
Web Site:
Site Rating: 10
Comments: It is so good to hear from fellow "hookers",have anyone know what happen to Billy Jefferson, we crewed acft 036 at Vung Tau 69-70, Last time I saw this aircraft was at stockton, Ca serving with the CAARNY National Guard.

Entry #: 18         Date: Sun Feb 4 12:52:39 2001
Name: Brent Paulson
Web Site:
Site Rating: 10
Comments: WOW!!!What a site!Rod you guys have done a bangup job on this site.See you in Savannah.

Entry #: 17         Date: Sat Feb 3 15:56:21 2001
Name: Jason Teague
Web Site:
Site Rating: 10
Comments: Great Web Site. I very much enjoyed the Dallas Reunion and look forward to seeing everyone again in Savannah. Good job Rodney.Thanks

Entry #: 16         Date: Sat Feb 3 11:54:47 2001
Name: george zednick
Web Site:
Site Rating: 10
Comments: great site brings back lots of good memories

was a hillclimber 65-66

would like to know more about the 2001 reunion

Entry #: 15         Date: Sat Feb 3 11:49:46 2001
Name: george zednick
Web Site:
Site Rating: 10
Comments: great site brings back lots of good memories

was a hillclimber 65-66

would like to know more about the 2001 reunion

Entry #: 14         Date: Thu Feb 1 11:41:30 2001
Name: Doug Ward
Web Site:
Site Rating: 10
Comments: Great website! I'll be back from time to time for a look-see. Doug(heli-vets)