David Perelman serverd with the 8th APS in 1971 - as things were 'winding down' - and fewer people had to serve more functions. His time included duty on the ramp at TSN, Hazmat and Ammo Dump, as well as Mobilities in the 8th APS AO. In October of 1971, he was wounded and received the purple Heart Citation shown below. He's also sent in some other photos of his time in Vietnam.

During the Country Music Awards of 2006, David represented the 8th APS - and USAF as a Purple Heart awardee of the Vietnam War. Along with him that day were some friends of the 5th Special Forces. We had always worked closely with them and David has continued friendship with his 5th SF comrades.

"Yes, we were on the CMA last Tuesday. They wanted Purple Heart vets for this
song they did about the 173rd Airborne in 1965. So we came to represent all
wars. We gave them our names ranks, and which unit we were with. Most of the
7 guys were Army, a couple of Marines...and I was the only Air Force guy
there. They put it up on TV big as life... 8th APS........ I have it on
tape.... I will see if I can make a copy for you guys.. a couple of the
other MOB members emailed me too. I was PROUD to represent you guys.
Although I was nervous as hell during the show.. the Army guys were 5th
Special Forces...they are close friends of mine...and they remember the MOB
teams VERY well, and have a very high regard for us. That's a hell of a
compliment."

Thanks, David and Welcome Home.