On May 25, 1971, Adams, a major, volunteered to fly a lightly armed helicopter mission to rescue three dead US advisors and a wounded crew chief from a previously shot down helicopter crew chief from a besieged firebase in Kontum Province, despite the clear weather which would provide the numerous enemy anti-aircraft around the location with clear visibility.
On May 25, 1971, Adams, a major, volunteered for a helicopter mission to rescue three dead US advisors and a wounded crew chief from a besieged firebase in Kontum Province. The clear weather would allow enemy anti-aircraft units to have perfect visibility of the operation.