Augusta Welcomes the Vietnam Helicopter Crew Members Association

Staff Report From Augusta CEO

Wednesday, June 5th, 2019

The Vietnam Helicopter Crew Members Association (VHCMA) will host its 33rd Annual Reunion in Augusta from June 12-15, 2019. The meeting will be held at the Marriott Convention Center in downtown Augusta to reunite Vietnam era Helicopter Flight Crew, Ground Support Personnel, and families.

VHMCA’s first reunion 33 years ago was attended by 23 Vietnam era Helicopter Veterans. Today, it has over 1,500 active members and an expected reunion attendance of between 300-400.

The public is invited to participate in UH-1 Huey Helicopter rides which will be available at Daniel Field Airport on Friday, June 14 and Saturday, June 15 from 9:00am – 5:00pm (weather depending). Cost for the rides will be $50.00 per person. This activity is being provided by The Friends of Army Aviation in Ozark, Alabama, a not-for-profit organization. For more sponsor information, visit www.friendsofarmyaviation.org or email[email protected], or call 850-621-2626.