December 11, 2011
The Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (Washington State Chapter) states as its 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).We can imagine nothing scarier than piloting a whirlybird through combat. And though we're a month past Veterans Day, we think it's always appropriate to recognize the service performed and sacrifices made by people in our military forces. We wouldn't be here without you. Thank you all!