FORT RUCKER, Ala. (WDNews) – The Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association will dedicate a new monument Tuesday morning at Veterans Memorial Park on Fort Rucker.
The ceremony begins at 9 a.m. and marks the installation of a monument commemorating the 50th anniversary of the end of the Vietnam War. The tribute honors helicopter pilots and crew members who lost their lives during the conflict.
General (Ret.) Bryan “Doug” Brown will serve as keynote speaker. Brown, who earned his wings at Fort Rucker and flew helicopters in Vietnam, was a founding member of the 160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment, known as the “Night Stalkers,” and the longest-serving commander of U.S. Special Operations Command.
Organizers say the event highlights the deep connection between the Vietnam War, Fort Rucker, and the many men who trained there, underscoring the cultural and economic role the base has played in Southeast Alabama.
The public is invited to attend the dedication ceremony.
