UH-1 Iroquois

evacuation and movement of the wounded in the Korea War. However, the Army redesigned the concept of medical evacuation by using a larger helicopter that could carry medics and first responders. (Dorland & Nanney, 1982) This larger aircraft, the UH-1 Iroquois, was first used by the 57th Medical Detachment in Vietnam. Once in country, the medical service corps realized the helicopter needed another feature, the hoist. The creation of the hoist was developed through the understanding of the terrain

a result, there are many locations featuring the long history and rich culture of the country that situated in the capital. In this post, we will show you some places to visit in Hanoi which should not be missed. Top 5 Best Places to Visit in Hanoi 1. Viet Nam Military History Museum If you travel to Vietnam to learn about the military history of the country, then Viet Nam Military History Museum is a must-see destination. This National Museum has the best collections of Vietnam War and many treasures

Aviation is one of the combat arms branches of the army today, but in the beginning flying was just a method of observation and scouting. Before the first heavier than air aircraft appeared, the man had been taking the sky using balloons, During the American civil war both the North and the South used air balloons to direct artillery fire and observe enemy dispositions. this marked the beginning of aerial support for ground troops the roles of the first aircraft were limited to reconnaissance. However

not get the patients he would simply just go get them him self. Kelly was fearless and never turned down a mission his creed was "No compromise. No rationalization. No Hesitation. Fly the mission. Now!” (Marek, n.d.). Kelly was on a mission on July 1, 1964 to a supposed secure landing zone, while on the ground they started to take fire and the ground forces yelled for Kelly to depart and he replied “when I have your wounded”. These were the last words that Kelly spoke because after this a bullet

Introduction As the war between North and South Vietnam continued, countless lives were lost and doubt grew among the American population, it was concluded that something must be done to prevent further loss to the United States (US). Vietnam had become a stalemate and it was obvious that it was time for the US to end its involvement in the action. The time came for a major operation that would demonstrate the Army of the Republic of Vietnam’s (ARVN) potential to defend their nation without the

The United States of America, one of the most powerful nations in the world at the time, was completely unprepared for the war that it had joined in Vietnam. The terrain was unlike any we had ever fought in. From mountains to jungles to rice paddies, it was wet, hot, cold, and completely unforgiving. To say that the political situation was tenuous would be a drastic understatement. Not only could officials not make up their minds, neither could the general populace. The media had an influence