to see the reactions and expressions of those who saw for the first time how the helicopter could be of such great assistance to us in planning these fast moving, put-out-the-fire type of operations
By April, the VC were using many new tactics to lure helicopters into ambushes, such as popping smoke near LZs and waiting until after the gunships had made their runs, to fire on transport helos. The most costly and bitterly opposed helicopter operation to date, Sure Wind 202 took place...
KEEPyour weapon on safe until you arereadyto fire. KEEPyour finger off the the trigger until youintendto fire. ADDITIONAL NOTE: While the first two rules are pretty self explanatory, the last two have a very important difference in wording.READYandINTENDare very different, ready means you wil...
“Firefighter Slutman bravely wore two uniforms and committed his life to public service both as a New York City Firefighter and as a member of the United States Marine Corps,” said New York Fire Commissioner Daniel A. Nigro. “The hearts and prayers of the entire Department are with his...