The helicopter has revolutionized the ugly little anti-Communist war in South Viet Nam. Using the whirlybirds ... one helicopter even returned to base with an arrow stuck in its fuselage.

Things were said that African Americans weren’t smart enough to be pilots, but we prevailed," said George Hamilton. The ...

The Bell UH-1 helicopter ... on the ground using a steel base plate. A favored support gun, the 105mm howitzer used in Vietnam had seen action in World War II. Modified to improve field mobility ...

A plaque will be dedicated Sunday at Mt. Soledad National Veterans Memorial to honor the heroism of Vietnam veteran retired Navy Cmdr. Clyde E. Lassen, who was awarded the Medal of Honor. The ...

A centerpiece to the main drive through Okeechobee is missing. The helicopter at Veterans Park on Northwest Park Street is being renovated back to its former glory.

Recently, a group of Vietnam War veterans were finally recognized ... "After we were picked up and were taken back to our home base, I got another helicopter and crew, and we went back to get ...

The Lassen Helicopter Dedication, in honor of Medal of Honor Recipient Commander Clyde Lassen, was held at the Lowry Base Theater on Naval Air Station North Island (NASNI) on January […] ...

Example Bombing President Johnson ordered the bombing of strategic military targets in North Vietnam, including air raids on the capital city, Hanoi, and bases and supply routes for the Vietcong.