LINKS & CHAPTER NEWS

Dear VHPA Chapter,
 
Please share the following with your members, thank you, John Brennan, VHCMA
 
Gentlemen, the following request is for a future Army aviation history publication. Question: who among you during your Vietnam tour-of-duty recall seeing/crewing/piloting an in-country Army helicopter which exhibited on its fuselage a “personalized painted name” like, for example, IRON BUTTERFLY and SUSIE Q? Thank you, John Brennan, johnmailman2@yahoo.com, former SP5, 114 AHC, 1970-71, Vinh Long AAF, Mekong Delta

Below are are links to available VA & additional community resources available to us all......

VA Suicide Prevention - Crisis Help Line

Overview

Sometimes, life’s challenges can feel overwhelming, like there’s no way things can get better. When things feel unbearable, or if you’re having thoughts of ending your life, support is available. VA offers a number of programs and resources for Veterans and their loved ones, friends, and health care providers.

If you are a Veteran in crisis — or you’re concerned about one — free, confidential support is available 24/7. Call the Veterans Crisis Line at 1-800-273-8255 and Press 1, send a text message to 838255, or chat online.

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VHPA Mission..... To enhance and accredit the cohesiveness, esprit de corps, and traditions of valor of rotary wing aircrews that flew in Southeast Asia during the Vietnam Era.To seek out, using whatever means available, individuals who piloted rotary wing aircraft in Southeast Asia during the Vietnam era and inform them of the existence of the VHPA and encourage all eligible individuals to become members. Membership is open to all helicopter pilots who flew in Southeast Asia during the Vietnam era (1961-1975).

PTSD Information & Assistance

https://www.disabledvets.com/understanding-ptsd/

Chapter News

OBITUARY FOR WALTER PUGH

Walter (Jim) Pugh died January 27, 2014 on his 69th  birthday. We only learned of his death in February 2019.