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1st. picture from left: Floyd E. "Bud" Horn Lt. (Lcdr ret.) Metro. and Navigator VW-1 1964-66, receives Air Medal from Rep. Stearns
Article from "CLAY TODAY" Clay County Fl newspaper

2nd. picture from left: Continuation of article in 1st picture.

3rd. picture from left: Floyd E. "Bud" Horn Lt. (Lcdr ret.) Metro. and Navigator VW-1 1964-66, receives Air Medal from Rep. Stearns
Article from "THE TIMES REPORTER" Dover, Ohio

4th. picture from left: Floyd E. "Bud" Horn Lt. (Lcdr ret.) Metro. and Navigator VW-1 1964-66, receives Air Medal from Rep. Stearns
Article from "FLORIDA TIMES UNION" Jacksonville Fl

Articles courtesy Bud Horn Lt. VW-1 1964-66.

1st. picture from left: A follow up letter from Rep. Stearns to Floyd E. "Bud" Horn.
Letter courtesy Bud Horn Lt. VW-1 1964-66.

2nd picture from left: Patch from Al Garza's flight suit.
Courtesy of Al Garza ATR2 VW-1 66-67 TE-4

3rd. picture from left: Cartoon Author Milton Caniff and his cartoon character Col. Steve Canyon give a salute to a few of the outfits engaged in the Viet Nam conflict. Can you find VW-1's patch? IF YOU ARE THE FIRST TO ACCURATELY DESCRIBE THE LOCATION OF THE VW-1 PATCH, IN THIS PICTURE, TO ED AND SALLY METZGER VIA E-MAIL YOU WILL BE SENT A PRIZE. THE EARLIEST DATE AND TIME OF YOUR E-MAIL WILL BE USED TO DETERMINE THE WINNER. We have a winner. 12/01/10
Copy provided by Richard Rowan AG3 VW-1 1964 - 1966

4th. picture from left: This was presented to CDR. F. P. Anderson, the fisrt CO of VW-1 by the Carpenter's Shop at NAS Ford Island when he assumed command of VW-1 in 1952. It is made of wood and still in good shape. Approximately 14.5" across. It hung on the wall in our recreation room in Arlington, VA, family home from 1954 until my mother sold the house in 2006. We hope to give it to the MPRF Hall of Fame in JAX in April.
Copy and comment provided by Bill Anderson Colonel US Marines (Ret.) Son of CDR F. P. Anderson.

1st. picture from left: Authorization to wear 2nd. and 3rd bronze star for Viet Nam Service medal.

2nd. picture from left: Authorization to wear Air Medal.

3rd. picture from left: Request for lump sum VRB payment.

4th. picture from left: Navy Enlisted Classification code change.

1st. picture from left: This is a presentation ceremony of me (Larry Bittner) receiving VW-1's Meritorious Unit Commendation citation (in Oakland, at the Military Sea Transportation Service, Pacific HQ where my medal and certificate caught up with after I had separated from VW-1). This presentation was done on 13 Dec. 1968 at a special Morning Quarters for that occasion only. LCDR Gorley made the presentation..
Official USN Photo., sent courtesy of Larry Bittner YN-3 VW-1 67-68.

1st. picture from left: 1957 crew 7 patch. This patch depicts the radio call sign for this aircraft... Red Devil 7.

2nd. picture from left: Task Force 77 patch worn by flight crew members of TE-7, circa 1957.

3rd. picture from left: Patch from the 2008 Willy Victor reunion in Rantoul IL. Copy provided by David Fisk VW-1 56-58 TE-7

1st. picture from left: VW-1 patch with a different color shading. circa 1961.

2nd. picture from left: crew members of TE-5 called themselves the nighthawks in 1961.

3rd. picture from left: crew members of TE-3 called themselves the grey trey in 1961.
Copy provided by Alan Behr AE2 VW-1 60-63 TE-3, 5, 00, via George Dean

From: "Dick Rowan"
To: Pete Wasmund
Sent: Tuesday, July 10, 2012 10:47:59 AM
Subject: A/M

Pete, these are just a few of the pictures of my A/M presentation after 45 & more years of waiting. My Congressman (Jared Polis. Dem. His office is in Boulder,) is presenting with his infant son attending. My sons & daughter, spouses, & 3 of my 8 grandkids are also there. I wanted it low-keyed, so it was just family & a few friends. Have more pics available, & can send copies of the actual commendations if necessary. (Funny,--Cdr Gibbs pinned my A/M & A/C Wings on me on the Tarmac on Guam, 06/30/66.) I received my 3rd bronze star a few mos. ago and am currently awaiting an update on my DD214/15. Even with all my evidence, I'm still being sent from one agency to another!

I would also like to thank Cap't Barton (12th. CO of VW-1) & Bud Horn (VW-1 Metro/Nav 1964-66) for their extremely helpful advice. I would never be where I am now without their expertise.

If you still have the packet I sent you a couple years ago, feel free to use whatever you need....On my original flt logs, I have approx. 603 hrs in the combat zone---enough for more medals, but I'll be satisfied with the one....

As I mentioned, I have over 6 yrs dealing with the VA for benefits...a long drawn out affair, but well worth it!!! Will share.

By the way, my A/M was authorized 1/06/12 and presented to me in my Congressman's office on 1/20/12.

Will send more pics or whatever you deem necessary... Stay in touch Pete, .....Dick....

ps....already got Bud, Jack W(aterworth). my 2 brothers & brother-in-law, & several other Vietnam vets started in the claims process with the VA. ......get a good DAV rep, & know up front what questions to present..D...

Question: Even though they sent me the PUC (Presidential Unit Citation) ribbon in 1990, I'm not including it my awards. I haven't heard anyone else in the squadron receiving it, so if they ever change their minds, at least I have it. It will stay in it's box just like it has for the last 22 yrs. But I'm still curious about the MUC.. I've heard of a citation to the officers and men of VW-1 for "Meritorious service in support of operations in Vietnam and the Pacific Command.....during the period 1 Jan '65 to 31 Dec '65". This was signed by Roy L. Johnson, Admiral USN. Does this qualify??? I'm pretty sure it says Meritorious Unit Citation....? ....Stay in touch...Dick..

Copy provided by Richard Rowan AG3 VW-1 64-66 TE-6

Site Managers comment: Five of Richard's letters are shown on this page, his flight logs are shown on this page

Richard's receipt of the PUC was apparently sent in error. He is the only one known to have received this award.

A copy of The Commander in Chief United States Pacific Fleet commendation for meritorious service in 1965 that Richard mentions is shown a few lines above.

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