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The Evolution of U.S. Army Divisional Air Cavalry from the 1960s to the Vietnam War: Organization, Helicopter Integration, and Tactical Innovatio

This story traces the origins and development of U.S. Army divisional air cavalry from the early 1960s through the Vietnam War. It covers the Reorganization of Army Divisions (ROAD), the formation of ...
Stars and Stripes

‘Forged in steel and flames’: Vietnam air cavalry veterans bond with soldiers now flying in their old unit

SAVANNAH, Ga. — One by one, men in their 70s and 80s climbed up and entered the AH-64E Apache attack helicopter at Hunter Army Airfield, eliciting smiles and memories of their time piloting the ...
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US Air Cavalry - 60 years from Hueys to Apache-drone teams

U.S. Air Cavalry evolved from Vietnam-era Hueys and Loaches into a modern mix of Apache attack helicopters and Shadow drones. This story follows six decades of reconnaissance, security, jungle lessons ...