The Debrief - Hard Days In Hell: Vietnam’s Most Legendary Army Aviator

Anyone who ever flew an Army helicopter reveres the Loach. Uncle Sam called the bizarre little egg-shaped aircraft the OH-6A Cayuse. Its official classification was Light Observation Helicopter, hence the informal appellation “Loach.” 113/c2jPK04/VVn1Tw7nrWXJW7QrQf81FDfS4W5LNP25572p-tN7TcW2v3qgyTW7lCdLW6lZ3ktW44bLzX4mKGBcW4HllxJ7M4JmbW5-r8fq2gV3KHW1JKsJ056ts-SW558L158QTBV6W8fmPLD3vgrcdW55VGYv2G1HqFW44qH5N1rx_WmW79cDRR4STYbFW14c9sH3GL1_5W2BbqbY590b72W45QTjc69C2_6W3_1gsW5xy92VW3mgkql48vfmJW4m7kRT86wK3jW2tMZyP4y1mwfW91ZgsX1Kn8Q0W8XL8WQ56JDkCW7VQkvp71XtH1N3Kv9Wy1cKPqW65jq261f-7MYW76Bt633zJsZ5W3ZCyYp4x0W1sW1JNxmY3jdNQLdJhxRj04 113/c2jPK04/VVn1Tw7nrWXJW7QrQf81FDfS4W5LNP25572p-tN7TcW3n3qgyTW95jsWP6lZ3nvN7kFVr1tMGw1W3-Fxh_7rD-G9V5XLkj4ckc1mVMp9LQ6Shy6hW8VNNRJ8rNFH-W5wmxwf4D5Jm2W4X8bPQ5VJVD5N7-Qd7jkgY7yW5WGRxx5RGk1BW7YY31T6DwvxZN2DjPgy9YGkLW6T772x6yVP8pW7vlSWM6gGM3VW4DRP4Y2fl1WzW615K9l3p2Ls9W5NXytW8J1r80W5_hC9K10zXk8W4C97XN475S-nW3NWsBs8WQ3CnW3w3wZK1Sgw-tVDr2jM521zbPW7dHpVD5KSRmXN3cWBkHC3_5vV9HXnK5Jtg1-W8cNfRc26ynmvW7g_wzT4vRm2BW47VPqR37L9dpW78XZbc5vxhpyW7-sJkb23KN_9W1kTKCQ86-WNSf4_hRk204 [HARD DAYS IN HELL: VIETNAM’S MOST LEGENDARY ARMY AVIATOR](113/c2jPK04/VVn1Tw7nrWXJW7QrQf81FDfS4W5LNP25572p-tN7TcW3n3qgyTW95jsWP6lZ3plW6ZxszJ74rBplVxSC9t92Bny-W2XK4L33xQ5S1W7v_V3h8x3w7kW5WC_tB6bShkFW4fl1Dd3KnCqxW6KtzgS71Kzk-W7T74Nl3jTN-HVy8Jgb21kb93W5CFk-b7QjrlLVxWCB362WgHjW5m6VfB4DbB47W4-DnN26WDHQpW7Th2r72LW7QSW4mqv0c1YfbyzW8G_7B51T-bY-W6Fh3X68zb5P5N8Qt36fdmTd2W4bfgXl5SW8C_W5pxbCc4ZL4VCW2tWmXy2_ps00W1hkJnd6hgrlWW67BHcj6M9NKLW88CPLF8XL9FhW25NTlZ7LS7RrW7HS6M08b4QfVW48_QZh116xQ9W925Td39dPGcVW3P1rNN2MWKgyW3BXlwZ8PN_TBf5xyRzH04) By Will Dabbs, MD December 14th, 2023 - Anyone who ever flew an Army helicopter reveres the Loach. Uncle Sam called the bizarre little egg-shaped aircraft the OH-6A Cayuse ... 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[WATCH VIDEO](113/c2jPK04/VVn1Tw7nrWXJW7QrQf81FDfS4W5LNP25572p-tN7TcW343qgyTW8wLKSR6lZ3msW24BYv13Gq_WrW6rDcJB7G0Ly5W85HWQv6qW14ZW92krCZ1bQcYRW2x2_cx4bpcD9W7n9gzV7SBvv2W5cpJ777WjmBNW3T1jmb1wh8y4W40dzLh7kLbpjVP71-P1VtGlsVKwlBp6_ZVssN5dY01-WPhDPN74kStgQVTlYW4tg7246XfsTBW3qTJQN9kK1F1W3sMHFY66YvbxW3F9-hd6PdFwJW6bLtSs6-4d22W14K0W03-tFB6W4l5wmy1JxM2rW4mNgD01KyZH-W7McnLF1_jrC-W8zrwzm2TxCBSW5QHyLl38FM8-W3qMFdH31plq7W3xgxl324qwCwW5GXlpW4l8Y7BW3NMH2Z2fLhGLf273jFx04) EDITOR'S NOTE In this week’s Debrief, we delve into the legendary exploits of a Vietnam War army aviator, consider if the XD Sub-Compact 9mm is an effective choice for EDC, and examine the performance of a capable short-barreled rifle. In our lead story, Dr. Will Dabbs tells the extraordinary tale of the “Loach” and its most decorated pilot, Lt. Col. Hugh Mills. The two played a critical role in scouting missions throughout the Vietnam War. Lt. Col. Mills' survival skills and combat prowess are the stuff of legend. Read the full story of bravery and skill in the skies of Vietnam [here](113/c2jPK04/VVn1Tw7nrWXJW7QrQf81FDfS4W5LNP25572p-tN7TcW3n3qgyTW95jsWP6lZ3mQW90Xtj890y8BBW9m0lFh66-5ttVnmS4F489lF-W7cHLWD6WhqxlW4Y8D5H5fcnXpW5VlVF04dTMLHN3mwkg5rG4tZW2Jr9tB4BdfnyVV_4TQ36413yN8HHNz8ybWMFW2dbZPt1KYQ1vW9bz9ch5sFfLXW4k2bn-1jdxfLW7-Ms8759-FBnW38JCvs5VP0zJW1Hc8tZ45B813W4J6QF015dq6dW1h9Lp04vcNvYW8LyyQd8CDwf0W5lcw7-1_k56NW83Xsvm89kQ-ZW4B_hx_50-DHqW4p3M6Q5hNlV7W1sncFx5bcB_fW4hcQHJ7r91JZN8mWSBNk96kfW9m3tz17Wch43W3n_dQt76FGNNW3GdZMR47k-YPN3WHMCyy0CWXf6DRwxx04). Next, Mark Richardson presents a compelling case for choosing the XD Sub-Compact 9mm as your everyday carry firearm. This article outlines key features that make this firearm a top choice for personal protection, balancing size, capacity and performance in a way that is tough to beat. Read more about this proven personal defense pistol [here](113/c2jPK04/VVn1Tw7nrWXJW7QrQf81FDfS4W5LNP25572p-tN7TcW3n3qgyTW95jsWP6lZ3kYW7ntq4J5qJVsXW5G3Btl8XhzdMW6GRDKs7x3bgbW6JH30x1-NHZpW7fYq4w7LyXj6W48h_tZ6_y-ZHW4Ptfk73c4-qMW1p7dnQ5sZs5DVN_Ckz8S4rz4W8bZ0xm5m26VCW2lsJNf7LFyqTW1MS3Vd8bFKC6W2CTVbn8H_JdgVq_KK_2TJbWFW4XtxLX1VY4hBW5v6glm3B516VW5qKkKx7RDYJnN6l4gZmG24TGVny0nY3W-G0qW9kNyY856SZDzW5ySsfY1kHxWmW7CgzRs60gCG9N7C3Ykhhx5qGW878tH47Q-T3RW8pDfy71FnKGXN3Fcj3R_mjQXW8hXLg32TcZggW8d0wyl3phFJ6W5K4J9Q8YzWD-THNPH38JQwzf5p6cC-04). Finally, firearms trainer and deputy sheriff Paul Carlson examines the SAINT Victor Short Barrel Rifle. During more than two years of rugged service, did his rifle stand up to the demands of law enforcement patrol duties? Carlson provides valuable insight for those in LE or anyone interested in the performance of this SBR. 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