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Pete
09-03-2014, 03:24
SALUTE TO SERVICE: Fort Bragg's Kiowa helicopters will be the last in the Army; the best from our files

http://photo.fayobserver.com/?ssid=2871&sid=1#1

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82nd Combat Aviation Brigade Kiowa squadron will be the last in the Army

http://www.fayobserver.com/news/local/nd-combat-aviation-brigade-kiowa-squadron-will-be-the-last/article_6e4f44a3-3bfc-5870-a31a-9931aab32e29.html

"Fort Bragg's Kiowa helicopters will be the last in the Army.

Col. Michael Musiol, commander of the 82nd Combat Aviation Brigade, said the OH-58s assigned to the brigade's 1st Squadron, 17th Cavalry Regiment would remain in service for at least two more years...."

Oldrotorhead
09-03-2014, 08:11
Damn I'm old the last one I flew had two blades.:eek:

sefryak
09-03-2014, 13:01
Probably the best CAS support I've had the pleasure of working with. Phenomenal pilots, some of the bravest and skilled in the business.

mojaveman
09-04-2014, 04:49
If I'm informed correctly, the OH-58 Kiowa entered service with the U.S. Army in Vietnam in 1969. Got to fly in a few at Ft. Lewis while I was a young MP. We'd fly over the South Rainer training area and look for poachers, marijuana growers and stolen cars.