The Checklist
From the jungles of Vietnam to the skies over Iraq, the 173rd Airborne Brigade has written itself into history as one of the Army’s most elite and enduring airborne units.
From the earliest days of flight, the mustache has ridden shotgun with military aviators, growing into a symbol of daring, rebellion, and camaraderie. This is the story of how a bit of facial hair became woven into the cultural fabric of military aviation, from the Great War’s flying aces to modern-day fighter pilot traditions.
From the Hueys of Vietnam to the Blackhawks of today, Army aviators have evolved alongside the battlefield. And through it all, one symbol has endured: a pair of silver wings.
One of the most enduring symbols of the Pararescue community is a pair of giant green footprints. Affectionately known as the “Jolly Green Feet,” this logo traces its origin to the Vietnam War and carries rich meaning for PJs past and present.
In the annals of military history, few groups embody the spirit of courage, ingenuity, and sacrifice more vividly than the Jedburgh teams of World War II.
