What the hell is a Casper Platoon


The Army's 173rd Airborne Brigade was the first ground unit to enter combat in Vietnam. They stayed from 1965 to 1971. The 173rd, one of the most distinguished units of that war were paratroopers. Casper platoon was the internal aviation unit for the brigade. It is said they were the only separate aviation platoon during the war.

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Sat - March 8, 2008

REMEMBERING AN OLD BUDDY--PETER "SUPER" HOOPER


In 1967 and '68, I had the honor to share the sky with Peter, sometimes as his wingman, sometimes with Peter flying my wing. After a distinguished tour in combat, Peter died in Texas.

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