AOCA Logbook

This site is dedicated to preserving the history of the Great Army Otter-Caribou Association and the airplanes we flew, crewed, maintained or simply loved.

AOCA Logbook Spring 2025 Reduced.pdf

de Havilland U-1A Otter

de Havilland CV-2B Caribou

Lockheed P-2V Neptune

"We flew all over

that war-torn

land from Khe Sahn

to Can Tho. . ."

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QUAD A - AOCA  SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATIONS FOR 2023

Posted below are the scholarship applications received by Quad A for grandchildren of AOCA members.  We have 11 applicants for three AOCA sponsored awards.  It has been moved and approved by the Executive Board to  award eight additional $1,000 scholarships to those not initially chosen.  Adequate funds are available to fund the extra awards.

Taking this action is fundamental to our founding principles of doing all we can to keep alive the legacy of the great Army Otter-Caribou Association.  We need to do this as long as we can.  The Association encourages donations to this important program.

Please "click" on the Scholarships tab at the top of this page for donation information and how to apply for an award for your descendant. 


"It was our airplane; we let the pilots use it." A crew chief with the Gray Tigers in Vietnam.

So, was the interview with the West Point Center for Oral History named.  Bill Upton related his story and came away unscathed but impressed.  "What an honor to be included in the telling of a small (very small) portion of the history of the the AOCA and its members."


Click on the photo to hear the interview in its entirety.

DO YOU WANT TO KEEP THE GREAT ARMY OTTER-CARIBOU ASSOCIATION ALIVE?


Yes, it’s a fact that we’re not doing a huge reunion anymore, but that shouldn’t spell our demise.  After all, we are still publishing the Logbook at least twice a year and publishing special editions every once in a while.

And what about this new website?  Bruce and I are not calling it quits (health permitting).  The Logbook and the website combined will keep you informed on current happenings within the membership and provide you with some “Rockin’ Chair” material.  Plus you can do research on past members in the Logbook,  enjoy special articles, scan the Memorial Roster and our collection of heritage photos.

At present, AOCA’s mission is to keep you informed, keep our heritage alive and the continued support of our scholarship program in conjunction with the Army Aviation Association of America (AAAA).

And, since we’re no longer collecting dues, there are ways you can personally help us to  continue our mission.  One is to to consider making a donation that will offset any administrative expense and add to our Scholarship Fund.  Another way is to write an article for the Logbook.  We’ve yet to hear of any member whose writing hand is so mangled that they can’t write a letter or punch a keyboard.

Please, if you so choose, send a tax deductible donation to Bsilvey@aol.com .

Thanks,

Bruce and Bill


Army Otter-Caribou Association Mission Statement

To plan and execute activities which will stimulate the camaraderie of the aviation service members; To support activities which will promote improvement in the general welfare of the community; To develop projects of civic interest that will engender patriotic citizen- ship; To encourage communications between and assistance to veterans and surviving widows and children of military aviation units; To promote activities which provide encouragement for potential young military careerists to enter the Army Aviation military service; To engage in lawful business or related activities related thereto; and to engage in any lawful act or activity for which corporations may be organized under the Georgia Nonprofit Corporation Code.

About the AOCA Logbook

The Logbook is the official publication of the Army Otter-Caribou Association, Inc., 9155 35th Way N., Pinellas Park, FL 33782-5927 a not for profit organization, IRS ID 58-1663032, granted 4/26/90.  © 2023 Army Otter-Caribou Association, Inc.  All Rights reserved.  Not for profit military or veterans organizations may reproduce items providing credit is given to the author and the Logbook, Army Otter-Caribou Association, Inc.