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november-december saber article posted

The latest article about the 15th Medical Battalion in Vietnam is now available on this Web site under Informational/Historical Documents/Saber Articles. Mike Bodnar faithfully pens this article each month for the 1st Cavalry Division's Saber newspaper. We have back articles all the way to 1999. So if you're stuck indoors for a while, why not browse through the old articles - it's interesting reading.

A Nice history of the Huey

Stemmed from a Korean War era requirement for a medical evacuation (MEDEVAC) helicopter, the “Huey” family of helicopters saw action widely during the Vietnam War. In fact, the Huey is often referred to as a synonymous icon with the war in the southeast Asian country. The story of the UH-1 (and the AH-1 “HueyCobra”) is an interesting one that finds itself centered on the Vietnam War.

First generation helicopters were large, lumbering, cumbersome airframes that were described as “maintenance nightmares” full of complexities. The U.S. Army began to search for a design that was easier to maintain as a utility and multipurpose helicopter, specifically for the role of MEDEVAC and instrument training. The Army selected a design submitted by Bell Helicopter from a pool of 20 designs in February 1955. The following year, the prototype XH-40 made its first flight, but by this time the Army had already requested six more XH-40s to be built. Finally in 1960, the Army ordered 100 of the helicopters using the designation “HU-1.” [Read whole article]

CharityWatch

As the year whines down, I find I receive a lot of mail from organizations dealing with veterans and the military. I use CharityWatch to guide me in which organizations I write a check to.

Founded in 1992 as the American Institute of Philanthropy (AIP)—it is the only independent charity watchdog in the United States. Charity trade associations issue ratings of charities primarily designed to serve the interests of charities, not donors like you. They do this by repeating and/or repackaging charities' self-reported financial and "impact" data, amplifying charities' fundraising and marketing strategies. This can make it more difficult for donors to distinguish between good and bad charities.

CharityWatch's ratings do not merely repeat what a charity reports about itself in its "impact" reports or tax filings using simplistic or automated formulas. They dive deep into charity-audited financial statements, tax filings, state solicitation filings, and other information so they can let you know how efficiently a charity will use your donations to fund the programs you want to support. CharityWatch exposes nonprofit abuses and advocates for your interests as a donor.

This link takes you directly to veterans & military organizations. https://ww.charitywatch.org/charity-donating-articles/categories/veterans-military

2025 Reunion Information

We're proud to announce the next reunion will be at the Holiday Inn Orlando Intl Airport Hotel.

DATES: Wednesday, April 23 - Sunday, April 27, 2025

ACCOMMODATION RATE: $119/night for either single King-size bed or Double Queen-size beds Includes complimentary daily parking. Discounted Breakfast Buffet Vouchers will be available for purchase by the group at $13.00 each. Rate is good 3 days before and 3 days after.

Complimentary Airport Shuttle 24/7.
Complimentary Shuttle within 3 miles of the hotel .

Pets are allowed with a pet fee.

HOSPITALITY ROOM: On-site, 9am-11pm daily; there is no cost for the Room, but we are required to pay for drinks and food. Snacks are allowed to be brought into the hospitality room.

BANQUET SATURDAY NIGHT: On-Site Buffet

Click HERE to read more details.

lost and missing members

It's been a few years since the Historian, and I asked for help finding lost members of the 15th Med Bn. We'd appreciate it if you'd go to our Missing Members page and see if you know the contact information for any listed. If you know the whereabouts of a missing member, please complete the update form by clicking the link above the table.