SgtJim
06-13-2011, 07:24 PM
New York National Guard
Courtesy Story
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LATHAM, N.Y. -- A New York Army National Guard pilot who flew helicopters during the Vietnam War in 1971-72, and again during two combat tours in Iraq, makes his final flight Tuesday, June 14, at the Army Aviation Support Facility here.
Members of the media are invited to see Chief Warrant Officer 5 Steven Derry return from his final mission to the Latham flight facility and interview him about his career. He is the last Vietnam-era pilot still flying in the New York Army National Guard.
WHO: Chief Warrant Officer 5 Steven Derry, age 59, a Corinth resident, and members of the 42nd Combat Aviation Brigade and 3rd Battalion 142d Aviation Regiment.
WHAT: Final flight for a retiring pilot. Traditionally an aviator's last flight is marked by a dousing with Champaign. Media will have an opportunity to speak to Derry about the changes he's seen in Army aviation since he first started flight training in 1969.
WHEN: CW 5 Derry's mission is due to end at 11:45 a.m. on Tuesday, June 14. Media should be present approximately 11:30 a.m.
WHERE: Army Aviation Support Facility 3, 330 Old Niskayuna Road, Latham, NY.
10935
Courtesy Story
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LATHAM, N.Y. -- A New York Army National Guard pilot who flew helicopters during the Vietnam War in 1971-72, and again during two combat tours in Iraq, makes his final flight Tuesday, June 14, at the Army Aviation Support Facility here.
Members of the media are invited to see Chief Warrant Officer 5 Steven Derry return from his final mission to the Latham flight facility and interview him about his career. He is the last Vietnam-era pilot still flying in the New York Army National Guard.
WHO: Chief Warrant Officer 5 Steven Derry, age 59, a Corinth resident, and members of the 42nd Combat Aviation Brigade and 3rd Battalion 142d Aviation Regiment.
WHAT: Final flight for a retiring pilot. Traditionally an aviator's last flight is marked by a dousing with Champaign. Media will have an opportunity to speak to Derry about the changes he's seen in Army aviation since he first started flight training in 1969.
WHEN: CW 5 Derry's mission is due to end at 11:45 a.m. on Tuesday, June 14. Media should be present approximately 11:30 a.m.
WHERE: Army Aviation Support Facility 3, 330 Old Niskayuna Road, Latham, NY.
10935