Army Aviation Association of America 50th Anniversary 1957-2007

191 Pages·2016·27.91 MB·English

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Army Aviation
Association of America
50th Anniversary
1957-2007
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Text copyright © 2007
by the ArmyAviationAssociation ofAmerica, Inc.
Archival photographs courtesy ofARMYAVIATION Magazine
All rights reserved. No portion of this book may be reproduced –
mechanically, electronically, or by any other means, including
photocopying – without permission of the publisher.
Published byArmyAviation Publications,Inc.
755 Main Street, Suite 4D
Monroe, Connecticut 06468
203-268-2450
Printed in Canada
Art Direction and Design by Gloria Melfi
This Book is set in Optima, Corporate and Helvetica
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To the handful of Army Aviators who in 1957 had the courage, vision
and tenacity to strike out on their own and start their own professional
membership association that has made a difference in the lives of
countless soldiers and their families for over 50 years.
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FROM: THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
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FROM: THE CHIEF OF STAFF, U.S. ARMY
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FROM: THE VICE CHIEF OF STAFF, U.S. ARMY
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FROM: COMMANDER, U.S. SPECIAL OPERATIONS COMMAND
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