“If you were there, no words are necessary…”
“If you weren’t, no words can explain.”
The 1st Aviation Brigade flew its first operational mission on 28 June 1967. The 240th Assault Helicopter Company departed the United States for the Republic of South Vietnam in May of 1967 and became a part of the 214th Combat Aviation Battalion, 1st Aviation Brigade.
On March 1st, 1967, the 200th ASHC was assigned to the Buffalo Battalion and then later joined the 17th AHC, 117th AHC, 191st AHC, 195th AHC and 240th AHC. Together, all of these units became the 214th CAB — known as "the Cougars."
In March of 1969, the 240th AHC was transferred to the 222nd Aviation Battalion. The unit patches and call signs were designated to each unit that made up the 214th and 222nd CAB's of the 1st Aviation Brigade.
These brave aviators served with distinction across the jungles, rice paddies, and highlands of Vietnam, flying missions that ranged from troop transport and medical evacuation to close air support. Their courage and sacrifice remain an enduring testament to the spirit of American service.
Comprised of the 17th, 117th, 191st, 195th, 200th, and 240th aviation companies. These units flew thousands of combat missions across South Vietnam.
Bill Piper
Matt Simpson "OJ"
Dan Griffiths
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Seven Vietnam veterans find each other after all these years — read the full story as covered by the Democrat & Chronicle.
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