Capt. Mark Olson, U.S. Army chaplain, gives the benediction during the Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association Living Tree Memorial Dedication in the Memorial Amphitheater at Arlington National Cemetery, Aug. 28, 2015, Arlington, Va. A living tree, planted earlier, was dedicated to honor 5,000 Vietnam helicopter pilots and crew members who were killed during the Vietnam War. Over 11,827 helicopters deployed and a total of 5,086 were destroyed Dec. 1961 to May 1975 according to a VHPA press release. (U.S. Army photo by Rachel Larue/released)
Date Taken: | 08.28.2015 |
Date Posted: | 08.28.2015 15:04 |
Photo ID: | 2148809 |
VIRIN: | 150828-O-DR853-408 |
Resolution: | 6803x4584 |
Size: | 1.4 MB |
Location: | ARLINGTON, VIRGINIA, US |
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