We can see and learn about three original vietnam war era helicopters. Normandy, a flight of eight apache helicopters into iraq and destroyed two critical sites prior to the start of the allied air campaign. Jengeneral cody is a board trus of the intrepid fallen heros fund, on the Advisory Board for the warriors and the lead pilot for the organization flying heros. Thank you, everybody, for our Vietnam Veterans and their families. Sometimes saying thank you for your service isnt enough. I want to tell you what i really want to do is say thank you for inspiring a young 16yearold in montpelier, vermont, back in 1966. Because i got to watch your vietnam helicopter pilots, your daring on tv. That inspired me to want to become like you, a helicopter pilot. Thank you for everything youve done for this great country. In 1991, when i came back from the iraq war, it was 3 00 in the morning. I had my squadron from the 101st. We landed in bangor, maine. We were some of the last guys coming out of
Which is november 1, 1955 to may 15, 1975 to stand and be recognized. Veterans as you exit the theater after todays program, National Archives staff and volunteers will present each of you with the vietnam veteran lapel pin. On the back is embossed a grateful nation thanks and honors you. United states vietnam war commemoration is a National Initiative and the lapel pin is the nations lasting thanks. The National Archives billing is always an impressive site, but this week we are attracting a bit more attention thanks to the North Carolina Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association who are the custodians of those aircraft. We can see and learn about three original vietnam war helicopters. T this display is presented in part by the National Archives foundation through the generous support of Bell Helicopter. Now youll hear from general richard a. Cody, required of United States army. He graduated from west point in 1972. Hes a master army aviator, over 19 helicopter and has over 5,000 hours
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