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The Congressional Medal of Honor Society announces the passing of Larry L. Taylor, a Vietnam War helicopter pilot and recipient of the nation’s highest military honor, at his home in Signal Mountain, Tennessee on Jan. 28. He was 81.
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Ukrainian officials and community members are intensifying their pressure on the Australian government to reconsider its decision to scrap its retired Taipan helicopters instead of sending them to war-torn Ukraine. The controversy centers on the fate of 45 MRH-90s, grounded after a fatal crash in July 2023 and slated for dismantling and burial.
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Witness the gravity-defying skills of the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force’s 1st Airborne Brigade in JNN’s exclusive behind-the-scenes training footage!
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In a series of rigorous tests spanning five days, the U.S. Army Yuma Proving Ground (YPG) played host to the evaluation of the cutting-edge SPIKE missile, launched from the formidable AH-64 Apache attack helicopter. The trials, conducted in various scenarios, showcased the missile’s versatility and resilience across different operational conditions.
U.S. Congressman Jake Ellzey has recently introduced a significant bill, HR 6378, which aims to honor the bravery and sacrifice of Congressional Medal of Honor recipients. The proposed legislation, currently in the Veterans Affairs Committee, seeks to permit the remains of any Medal of Honor recipient to lie in honor in the Rotunda of the United States Capitol.
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