The rapidly growing Houston area continues to rank the fourth largest metro area in the United States behind New York, Los Angeles, and Chicago. Not only is the population huge, but the area includes 10 counties covering some 900 square miles and spreads some 50 miles in each direction. (Read More about New Caney)
Approximately 12,000 US helicopters served during the Vietnam War. Approximately 5,000 were destroyed there. Approximately 40,000 US helicopter pilots served in Vietnam,â¦ of which about 2,200 were killed. In addition, approximately 2,500 helicopter crewmen perished.
Life on a $5 Bet: Major General Edward J. Mechenbier, USAF Retired. General Mechenbier entered the U.S. Air Force Academy in 1960. In June 1967 he was shot down on his 113th combat mission, his 80th over North Vietnam, and became a prisoner of war for nearly six years.