In Memory of the 57th & 82nd Medical Detachments in Vietnam
People 30+ Years Later
David and Joyce Freeman, Charles Holley and Jerry Barnes
Charles Holley autographing Primer of the Helicopter War
Del Belanger, Julie Kink, and Chris White during the 1998 VHPA reunion at Fort Worth.
Gary Thewlis and Julie Kink – members of the Family Contacts Committee at their table during the 1998 VHPA Reunion.
Julie Kink and Mike Maloy in front of the Traveling Wall at Fort Wolters.
Jim Schueckler and Don Frederick at the 1998 VHPA Reunion in Fort Worth
Susan Blaker and Julie Kink, sisters of Army helicopter pilots who died in Vietnam. They are instrumental in helping other families learn about their lost loved ones.
I was a flight medic in the 57th late 73-76. Went to the 2nd Flight Platoon, 498th at Ft. Benning in 76-77 then to the 3rd Flight Platoon, 498th at Ft. Jackson 76-79. In 1979 I went to flight school. Stayed in the service until 2004. My last and only assignment in a Medivac unit as a pilot was Flatiron Crash Rescue at Rucker where I retired. Saw Paul Cave there in 2002. He was still flying as an instructor. Spoke with Tom Salat couple of years back. The 57th was a fantastic part of my life. Hope life finds you well,
Delta Dustoff 
Hi Mr. Freeman,
I was a flight medic in the 57th late 73-76. Went to the 2nd Flight Platoon, 498th at Ft. Benning in 76-77 then to the 3rd Flight Platoon, 498th at Ft. Jackson 76-79. In 1979 I went to flight school. Stayed in the service until 2004. My last and only assignment in a Medivac unit as a pilot was Flatiron Crash Rescue at Rucker where I retired. Saw Paul Cave there in 2002. He was still flying as an instructor. Spoke with Tom Salat couple of years back. The 57th was a fantastic part of my life. Hope life finds you well,
Gerald “Jerry” Keister
CW4, USA (Ret.)
G
geckoman2000@nehp.net
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Jerry, thanks for checking in. Glad to know you became a pilot and made a nice career in the service. I didn’t know Paul and Tom made it a career.
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