Maj. Gen. V.a. Armstrong,deceased

[credman]

I returned from the visitation in morehead city this pm.there were many retired in attendance on sat. Evening. Sf

[pm3777]

Should be posted under Obits with some history. Is that available to you ?? SF PM

[Bob Quinter]

I had the pleasure of a day flying with Gen. Armstrong in the copilots seat in 1970. I wasn't aware that he had been one of the main movers in the 46 program, but despite having forgotten more than I knew about the aircraft, he was quite tolerant of a young Lieutenant that was convinced he was the best phrog phlyer around. A gentleman in every way. RIP

[Packrat]

I had the pleasure of a day flying with Gen. Armstrong in the copilots seat in 1970. I wasn't aware that he had been one of the main movers in the 46 program, but despite having forgotten more than I knew about the aircraft, he was quite tolerant of a young Lieutenant that was convinced he was the best phrog phlyer around. A gentleman in every way. RIP

I second what Bob says...I had the pleasure of flying the General in 1971 and he was a real class act - hell of a leader! Semper Fi, Sir!

[John Ace Hunt]

I agree too Gen. Armstrong was a one of a kind. S/F, and READY-APP.

[pm3777]

Knew him as a Capt 1950 HMX-1 He went from there to Korea as the first OIC of VMO-6, First rate Marine Officer in all his service !! SF

[John Ace Hunt]

He didn't know it all, but there wasn''t much he didn't. S/F, and READY-APP.

[Walt]

General Armstrong was my CO in HMX 1960 ,he was allso MAG 36 CO in Nam when our squadron 262 arrived in DEc 66.
While attending a HMX reunion in DC we boarded buses for a visit to the Wall, Top Karr and i was setting behind the general and taking to him when he came out with " You nknow the Marine Corps has't changed a bit .its stll hurry up and wait.SF

[John Ace Hunt]

Walt, that shows the caliber of the Man for sure. They don't make them like that anymore. Its a shame. Semper Fi, and READY-APP.

[pm3777]

ACE He passed on months ago. See Obits.

[John Ace Hunt]

Paul, I missed it for sure, but when did he Pass? Semper Fi, and READY-APP.

[John Ace Hunt]

Paul, it was a while back for sure. Wish it had been posted that he passed in May, and not reciently. Semper Fi, and READY-APP.

[Jerome HALL]

General Armstrong was my CO in HMX 1960 ,he was allso MAG 36 CO in Nam when our squadron 262 arrived in DEc 66.
While attending a HMX reunion in DC we boarded buses for a visit to the Wall, Top Karr and i was setting behind the general and taking to him when he came out with " You nknow the Marine Corps has't changed a bit .its stll hurry up and wait.SF

Walt ! Diane and I sat across from General Armstrong at the lunch,and He was talking about how old he was. He ask how old we thought he was? I said well maybe _______and He said "Just about right". Diane said "NO he couldn't be! He just smile and took a picture with us .

[Jerome HALL]

[FONT="Century Gothic"][SIZE="3"]Its a good reason to attend reunions because you get to see others you served with and to meet the many others that are your Brother marines. Everyone have a good Marine birthday and think about us ALL. God Bless you ALL![/SIZE][/FONT]

[John Ace Hunt]

JJ, its good to get to go to reunions and get to visit with the top Brass. This last Squadron reunion, had I gotten to go, I could have had the evening meal with my Gunner, and Gen. Jones. It was a good night my Gunner told me. Semper Fi, and READY-APP.

[Jerome HALL]

JJ, its good to get to go to reunions and get to visit with the top Brass. This last Squadron reunion, had I gotten to go, I could have had the evening meal with my Gunner, and Gen. Jones. It was a good night my Gunner told me. Semper Fi, and READY-APP.

ACE It is good to get there and its always something to remember! Just to keep close to the heart until I take my last breath.

[John Ace Hunt]

JJ, I Know what you mean. Trying to go to a reunion every year gets expensive. You never forget them, but by the time you pay for one, its time for another one. Someone is getting rich off it, ceretainly not us. Semper Fi, and READY-APP.

[popasmoke]

Ace, do you want to expound on your statement "Someone is getting rich off it, ceretainly not us. " Who are you saying is getting rich from the reunions? Are you talking about the HMM-265 organization or the USMC/Combat Helicopter Association reunions. What evidence do you have of any wrong doing in either organization?

[John Ace Hunt]

I had started a reply to this question put to me today, but after 3-4 lines it was knocked off line. I will say, I was refering to the hotels, tour groups, and everyone else that keeps going up on the reunions prices. That is/was my opinion, and still stand by it. The cruise, which I was going to go on, (a seperate 265 trip),is the highest price for a cruise I've seen advertised in some time. The 14 days of it are way to many for someone to take a week off for vacation, and enjoy it. I was at one time going to take it. Why is this post put in with Maj.Gen V.A.Armstrong, deceased, obit? It could have been put elsewhere. What is the big deal of my saying the reunions are getting way to costly? I have a number of people that e-mail me, call me and let me know they appreciate reading my posts. Now all of a sudden I'm jumped out in an obit about saying the prices are getting out of hand. Thats real good there. Semper Fi, and READY-APP.

[Swift Chuck]

We were on an Emergency Recon Extract one day in 1970. I was the co-pilot in an HMM 364 46. We were being "escorted" by Scarface that day. Gen. Armstrong was flying "Front Seat" on one of the Cobras on this mission. Shit started, We extracted in a deep ravine and taking fire from the sides, just like in an old cowboy movie ambush. We were pulling collective and drooping blades to get the hell out of there and our 50's were raking the hill sides. To my astonishment, here comes one of the Cobras up our port side very close abeam and shooting as well. Our port door gunner is still blazing. Gen Armstrong was in the front seat of that Cobra and we are screaming at the door gunner to cease fire. Fortunately we did not blow that Corbra out of the sky as the gunner was shooting just under him. Whew, that was close.
Pat Kenny