Stories and general interest postings by the Intruders of the 281st AHC and members of Project Delta.
For articles concerning the 281st AHC visit the History section.
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BOOKS

  Yes, a few books mention the 281st, mostly from the SF community, as Thomas A. Ross's recent "Privileges of War" describing an episode at an A Team camp in the mountainous reaches of South Vietnam. See our history area publications page for a list of others.
  But at least two have 281st members as author. Al Rampone wrote "Silent Birdmen" many years ago about a few battles in the spring of '67 and the personal adventures of a few us. His book remains occasionally available on Amazon.com

  In 2015, a project long in the making will make our story available the public resulted in Will McCollum's compilation of our individual and collective stories in "Above the Best". Buy it from our PX; as of this writing, it is not the book by the same title on Amazon.com.
  "As a family member waiting at home while my husband served as a pilot in Viet Nam, we really never knew what the guys were doing on a daily basis. The news we received from the media was dismal and letters home were somewhat short. Thanks to the 28lst AHC and this wonderful book, we will now know. The camaraderie and professionalism that all the guys practiced on a daily basis was very special and comes through on each person's submission--from maintenance to crew chiefs to operations to pilots, etc. All had a job to do and they did it well. This book is a must read for families of those who served." -- Karen Forcht
  "During the past few weeks I have had the privilege of proofreading "Above the Best". Having been familiar with stories of the beginning year with the 281st in Viet Nam, it was fascinating to read the stories of the men who followed. The stories came from the heart and were told as they were experienced by the men, which is a gift they have chosen to share. The emotions and fears expressed by the men were shared by the wives and families left behind. This is truly an accounting of events that will be read and remembered." -- Linda Lerda

  We offer many thanks to photographer Angela B. Pan for the use of her stunning photo at the Wall in the production of this book. Click here to visit her page and her breath-taking D.C photos.

Will McCollum's book "Above The Best" covering the life and times of the men who served in the unit may still be available in the PX along with instructions for ordering. Our PX will close soon forever.

REMEMBERING THE 281st AHC by Donald J. Taylor
SMJ (Ret), U.S. Army Special Forces

JOHN "THE KID" GALKIEWICZ
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STEVE MATTHEWS': RatPack15 website,
and
Remembrance of Tour (6/68-6/69) (both open new tabs)

Jack Mayhew's: Humor (?) Page

Brent Gourley's tales:
May 14, 1967

JACK SERIG's Web site.
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CRAIG SZWED (opens new tabs)
[Craig's personal website is no longer available.]
Craig's Live Reading of "Orbits"


GENERAL INTEREST POSTINGS
CSM DJ Taylor, 5thSFG	God's Own Lunatics Joe Galloway, 1941 - 2021 Journalist with the 1st Cav at the Ia Drang Valley. wikipedia
The Sound That Binds Col Nightingale	LESSONS FROM A CREW CHIEF
SANTA'S 2004 VISIT TO INTRUDERS	AN LAO VALLEY INCIDENT Saturday, January 29, 1966 Binh Dinh Province, South Vietnam