Vietnam Veterans Memorial. The Huey Hog.
Channel: Going Somewhere
Date: 2021-08-27

Sorry. I will be making a better(Daylight) video, ASAP. The original UH-1, first flew in 1956. Today, the United states Marine Corps operates the twin engine UH-1Y Venom, primarily for inserting/extracting Special Operation units, and providing close-air support.
This particular memorial is dedicated to Light Helicopter Attack Squadron Three. Nicknamed the, "Seawolves." The U.S. Navy realized a requirement for their own helicopter close-air support aircraft, during 1965-1966, having the U.S. Army provide fire support for special operations.
Seawolves, served under Task Force 116 & 117. Providing fire support for the Brown-water Navy, Marines, and U.S. Army. 
The Seawolves Squadron, not only gave fire-support to ground forces fighting the savage North Vietnamese, they also delivered over 37,000 civilian & military passengers, delivered over one million pounds of cargo, and flew over 130,000 hours of combat.
The Seawolves, were always on ready-alert status. Able to attack targets within a fifty mile radius, arriving within fifteen minutes of being called. 
The Seawolves, had casualties. Over 200 personnel were wounded in combat, and 44 would be killed in action. The squadron was also the most decorated in Vietnam. 5 Navy Crosses, 31 Silver Stars, 219 Distinguished Flying Crosses, 15,964 Air Medals, & multiple Presidential Unit Citations.
The Seawolves, were officially decommissioned March 16, 1972. The only other Seawolves helicopter on public display, is at the National Museum of Naval aviation.
So. If visiting or passing through the Copper City, or being employed on Griffiss Business Park or a Public School history teacher, On(or about) September 11th or November 11th, pay homage by visiting the Griffiss Airport, parking located on Ellsworth Road, and view the Awesome Vietnam Memorial. Definitely makes ya Proud to be an American.
A Very Special Thank You to everyone that has made this Vietnam Veterans Memorial, the definitive attraction on Griffiss Airport. And Thank You, to all those(Mohawk Valley Community College aviation training program of airframe & powerplant technology), whom volunteered their time to making a remarkable replica of a UH-1B Seawolves Squadron helicopter.