Cmdr. Clyde Lassen piloted a dangerous rescue mission in 1968 to save two Naval aviators shot down in the jungle ...

The French army neurosurgeon and pilot known as “Mademoiselle Helicopter" flew more than 160 wounded men from the ...

The U.S. Army is committed to maintaining its edge in helicopter warfare, and as such it is home to one of the most advanced ...

With many different missions and air forces, let’s make a quick comparison of the toughest and hardest hitting attack ...

The plaque says that Lassen, the pilot and aircraft commander of a UH-2A Seasprite helicopter, risked his life “above and beyond the call of duty” during a rescue mission during the Vietnam War.

From an aviation standpoint, that’s where you have to start separating it.” By that point, helicopter pilots had been dropping water on the flames for about nine hours, but were fighting a ...

In his new book, ‘Tales From The Cockpit,’ Chuck Howard touches on virtually every aspect of his combat veteran experience.

Airmen in the 31st Fighter Wing have their transition to a new cutting-edge combat rescue helicopter underway.