USMC/Combat Helicopter & Tilt-Rotor Association The Association, originally known as the USMC/Vietnam Helicopter Pilot & Aircrew Association, a.k.a. Pop-a-Smoke, is now known as the USMC/Combat Helicopter & Tilt-Rotor Association. The name has evolved through the years to accommodate changes in … Continue reading →
It seems that no one at DOD ever thought to keep an official, centralized record of Distinguished Flying Crosses as they were awarded. The Distinguished Flying Cross Society was formed to help fill that gap in our military history. If … Continue reading →
The Association will post on its website only those links that further the Association’s purposes as enumerated in Article Seven of the Association’s Certification of Formation or approved in accordance with the Association’s governance procedures. We will not knowingly post … Continue reading →
This page contains links to information and resources related to veterans’ issues and is a continuing work-in-process. To suggest a link please contact the Webmaster. Doing Your Own Research. If you want to do some online research, a good way … Continue reading →
Anthem Veterans Memorial This link shows the Anthem Veterans Memorial monument in Anthem, AZ. Opened in 2015, it honors the sacrifice and service of the members of the United States Armed Forces. The memorial’s five white pillars represent the nation’s … Continue reading →
Vietnam Veterans Wall (National Park Service) Virtual Wall (Drill down to details by state, city, name) The Wall-USA (Searchable database) The Vietnam Wall–Interesting Facts and Figures National Archives-Vietnam War Operation Hastings Vietnam Wall of Faces (Vietnam Veterans Memorial Fund) The … Continue reading →
The National Museum of the Marine Corps is a lasting tribute to U.S. Marines–past, present, and future. Situated on a 135-acre site adjacent to Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia, and under the command of Marine Corps University, the Museum’s soaring … Continue reading →