Yeah I remember having a similar conversation with a guy over there…
The most significant advancements that came out of the Apache program was not the helicopters themselves or the weapons tech, but it was the extremely high strength composite materials. The Apache program was the start of production of super composites that are extremely strong…stronger than SiC. Imagine though that the helicopters are on the battlefront taking shots from artillery and and number of weapons…they had to have very strong armor…
Hey Vets, let’s not forget our brothers on the 29th who did not get the recognition they so rightly deserve. If you happen to see a Vietnam Vet out and about, buy them a coffee, pay for their meal, or simply walk up, shake their hand and thank them for their service.
There is nothing more satisfying than thanking a Vietnam Vet with just a simple handshake and seeing their eyes light up. They don’t have to say a word, but you can tell that deep down, they are happy for that simple thank you and handshake.
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Absolutely brother! They did not get the recognition they deserved and were treated like horribly when they returned.
I always make it a point to engage these fine folks when I notice them. I too, I feel a sense of honor and satisfaction, when I see their reaction from merely a handshake and a thank you. We try to do other things for them as well. They are so deserving!
If you see a Vietnam Vet today, PLEASE shake their hand, but them a coffee, a meal, or just say Thank You. It means more to them than you will ever imagine.
THANK YOU Vietnam Veterans!!!
A huge Thank You to all our Vietnam Veterans today and every day!
You deserved better when you came home and years since. Your honor and sacrifice should never be belittled or forgotten!
We lost 3 member’s of the attack aviation family yesterday in Alaska. They’re two Apaches collided in mid air killing 3 and injuring one. Please keep their families in your thoughts.
Such a shame to lose brothers in arms in a non-combat situation. Especially chopper pilots. We have the BEST helicopter pilots in the world bar none, and to hear that 2 of them collided, is disheartening.
When I was Air Assault, (Dope on a rope) the pilots were exceptional at getting us in, and keeping a stable platform for us to get to the ground safely.
Prayers and thoughts go to those families that have lost a loved one in such an accident.
The Kiowa pilots were fearless in Iraq. We considered them flying grunts. Those dudes took all the same risks we did, and then some. I worked with Apaches, and those are also awesome. There were more Kiowas and we worked more closely with them than we did with the Apaches. Once, there was an Apache flying over when an insurgent fired an RPG at it. Haji missed by a mile, but that Apache turned around and lit his ass up with the 30mm.
We shared a hangar with 1/7 Cav and they were the Kiowa attack battalion with 2/227th Aviation being our Blackhawk component for air assault, downed aircraft recovery and just hauling us where we had to go. The Kiowa had a Rolls Royce engine back then, I’m not sure if it still does. It’s a great platform but not for the big pilots as it was a tiny cockpit.
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Anyone know of transitional housing for veterans or rentals with veteran preference? Stuck in the Bath VA domiciliary and it blows fucking donkey balls, gotta be outta here before May or i lose my non service connected pension
There are many programs for veterans at risk of homelessness. At one time I was in this situation and stayed at a home for veterans until I got on my feet.
Here is just one source to get you started, there are many:
