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.
More than 58,000 Americans were killed in the Vietnam War, including 8 servicewomen. Since the end of the war, more than twice and perhaps three times that number of its veterans have committed suicide. Approximately 2.5 million people served in-country during the war. Baby boomers are living longer, healthier lives.