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The 173rd ahc served from 1966 to 1972 when the unit stooddown. It is especially dedicated to those who paid the ultimate price for our freedom. We are continually under construction and will be adding more. This is a list of aviation companies of the united states army from the united states army aviation branch numbered companies. Joe skarda making christmas 1968 a little better in the 116th company area at cu chi image courtesy of joe skarda. As a result, 58,169 were killed and 304,000 wounded out of 2. They departed for vietnam in september arriving at vung tau on the coast near saigon on october 18, 1965. Good condition some gluepaper residue on the back 223580120778. Somalia black hawk down patch somalia veteran 19921993 mogadishu patch blackhawk down helicopter. Army 173rd aviation company ahc army veteran locator. The patch illustrated below is the most often used patch. The 162nd aviation company vietnam helicopter pilots. Get the best deals on vietnam helicopter patch indiana original vietnam war patches when you shop the largest online selection at.

On 1 november 1963, the 71st aviation company changed location from ft. Between the vietnam war and the war in iraq, randle was in the united states air force, both on active duty and in the active reserves. Members of the 116th assault helicopter company in 1966. Buy 173rd aviation assault helicopter company patch robin hoods. On january 10, 1968, just weeks before the tet offensive of 1968, the 57th assault helicopter company sustained its first casualties of the vietnam war. The 173rd supported elements of the 1st, 9th and 25th infantry divisions in the iii corps, in the tactical zone north of saigon. Welcome to the 2th ashc blackcats alumni association. On june 16, 1983 the 146th military intelligence battalion aerial exploitation.

Although the percent of dead is similar to other wars, amputations or crippling wounds were 300% higher than in world war ii. Capt robert andy anderson, ssgt carroll lee rodgers from the stingers. Every individual, regardless of rank or job, was dedicated to the professional fulfillment of the mission. The 4th was reassigned as an assault helicopter company in november of 1967. Remember our fallen 5th assault helicopter taipans. The 173rd aviation company underwent a name change and became the 173rd assault helicopter company and operated as an element of airmobile. Unit history page read more we are a nonprofit veteran organization filed under section 501c19 of the internal revenue service. The following is a list of those men who proudly served the needs of their nation and their fellow countrymen. Company roster 187th assault helicopter company home page. The 335th came into existence in september 1966 with the deactivation of co. She then spent 7 months with naval reseach at the univ.

This vietnam war incountry machine embroidered patch measures 2. In vietnam, randle piloted uh 1 helicopters while assigned to the 116th assault helicopter company based at cu chi, and later with the 187th assault helicopter company stationed at tay ninh. Bob shine, vulture 17 162nd assault helicopter company 19681971. Stories from vietnam, mike hotz, 116th assault helicopter. History of the 116th assault helicopter company in vietnam. This web page is dedicated to all the men and women who served their country during the vietnam conflict. Products tagged uh1 huey military, law enforcement. The battalion was inactivated on september 16, 1987. After departing the republic of south vietnam in february 1972, the 114th aviation company was assigned to the panama canal zone where it served with distinction. The 4th avn co flew cv2 caribous until january 1967 when they were turned over to the usaf.

Mh68 patch mh68 sting ray medium range tactical interdiction helicopter patch. The new designation, assault helicopter company, remained until the 118th transferred all its assets to the vnaf 231st helicopter squadron on 31 march 1971. The unit served as a test for helicopter support of ground infantry units. During the nine years in vietnam, the 114th assault helicopter company ahc participated in 16 combat campaigns and was presented with 8 unit citations. Photos of the 116th ahc stingers 66 67 cu chi, vietnam. Tribute to the men of the 116th attack helicopter company hornets. Ov1 mohawk with ordnance displayed in front of aircraft. Vietnam helicopter patch indiana original vietnam war. A valuable addition to your collection of vietnam war memorabilia items. Us 335th assault helicopter company falcons vietnam. The 161st ahc deactivated in 1968 and redesignated a123rd aviation battalion which supported the 23rd americal infantry division.

Find people you served with from 129th aviation company ahc. Our three homes in vietnam were lane army heliport near qui nhon 1966. As of yet, the official go has not been found ordering the change. On december 15, 1979 the 146th army security agency company aviation forward, the 704th military intelligence detachment aerial surveillance, and the 542nd military intelligence detachment were consolidated and redesignated the 146th military intelligence battalion aerial exploitation provisional. Some vietnam war era 4th aviation company patches army. Joe skarda making christmas 1968 a little better in the 116th company area at cu chi image courtesy of joe skarda joe skardas floor board in a stinger gun ship cu chi 6869. Gibbs, and wo the photograph was submitted by ssgt rodgers nephew david rodgers. Harleydavidson eagle winged large brown patch, 734 x 1014. Photographs initially posted august 1, 2010 and taken by santos sal garcia in 1966 1967 while serving as a united states army helicopter crew chief door gunner on board a uh1b huey gun ship attached to the gun platoon known as the stingers with the 116th assault helicopter company hornets 269th combat aviation battalion in cu chi, republic of vietnam. Helicopter units involved in lam son 719 comanchero. Vietnam war us army bee keepers 116th assault helicopter shoulder patch nam usa. The 162nd aviation company aml, later the 162nd assault helicopter company, was one of the earlier aviation companies to arrive in vietnam after the ground troop build up began in 1965. One out of every ten americans who served in vietnam became a casualty. Your patch is an early design that did not see long term use.

They supported a number of infantry units in vietnam. Strength company type aviation unit existingdisbanded deactivated year 1965 1972. Feb 1, 20 116th assault helicopter company gunship platoon stingers stay safe and healthy. The 187th assault helicopter company was composed of the best america had to offer.

They are having their reunion may 7, 2014 in new jersey were a restored. Second day, i was taken to cu chi where i gary p, brown spent 2 years as a chopper mechanic sp5 and then became the supply sergeant ssg. Mash helicopter patch mash 4077 helicopter patch 2. Cu chi vietnam 25th division base camp area was home of 116th ahc nov66, stayed one night at phu loi. Assets from the 176th ahc joined with the 116th during these two reinforcing efforts. The 176th assault helicopter company vietnam and laos. Army 129th aviation company ahc army veteran locator. Icorps, and chu lai, basecamp for the americal division 1971.

Activated in vietnam june 1, 1966 deactivated in vietnam february 17, 1973. Us 116th assault helicopter company hornets bee keeper vietnam war patch. Feb 1, 20 116th assault helicopter company gunship platoon stingers. The company subsequently built a sterling record as an assault helicopter unit. The hornets were assigned to the 11th combat aviation battalion at phu loi in iii corps.

List of aviation companies of the united states army. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times. The 71st assault helicopter company was activated 15 october 1962 at fort. Welcome to the official 2th assault support helicopter company black cat alumni association, a nonprofit organization whose purpose is to provide brotherhood and remembrance of the vietnam veterans that never returned. Helicopter traffic has increased, and the interstate is filled with red halliburton trucks.