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In 1965, the 11th Air Assault Division became the First Air Cavalry Division (1st 1). This new division increased the use of helicopters.
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“The big yellow patch does something to an individual that makes him a better soldier, a better team member, and a better American than he otherwise would be.”
-General Creighton Abrams, commander of U.S. Forces |
Also affiliated with the air division was the insignia, which portrayed a yellow shield, black stripe and horse (1st 1).
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Translation-
"Soldiers of the North Vietnamese Army! In this year of the horse, beware of the flying horsemen! Just as surely as inevitable victory will come to the GNV, injury or death will come to you. Who will be present to given you an honorable burial? Your family? Of course not-they will not ev[e]n know that you have died. Cease your murderous aggression against your fellow Vietnamese. Use a safe conduct pass and rally to the just National Cause of GVN. Which will it be? Death and burial in an unmarked grave in the middle of jungle or a return to an honorable life? Decide quickly before it is too late!" |