Hello friends and associates of Archangel;

On April 11th, 1966 one of our own that was killed in action. His name is William H. Pittsenbarger. He volunteered to hoist down to a trapped infantry company at Cam My, Viet Nam. He was a pararescueman crewing on a HH-43 Husky helicopter. They were medevacing the wounded until the helicopter was damaged by ground fire. The helicopter had to break off and leave. Pittsenbarger insisted on staying with Charlie Company on the ground, instead of flying to safety on his own helicopter. He continued to aid the wounded and provide support for the Charlie Company men throughout the night. The odds were 5 to 1 in the Viet Cong's favor. He did not survive. Pittsengarger's selflessness is just one example on how motivated our Archangels are in service to others. You can find out more by visiting sites online.

Garth Lenz

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