Veterans Day 2022: Riding in Vietnam Helicopters

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I typically recall elderly WWII Veterans when I think of Veterans Day parades and ceremonies. Sadly, in 2022, those Greatest Generation veterans have passed away. This year my mind turns to Vietnam Vets, especially after a recent helicopter ride.  

Delta Company served in the Vietnam War.
The Delta Company Sign from the Vietnam War.

Army Aviation Heritage Foundation and Flying Museum

While in Hampton, Georgia, just outside Atlanta, I had the chance to ride in a UH-1 Iroquois “Huey” helicopter. The Huey was the chopper frequently used to bring and evacuate soldiers from hot spots in Vietnam. 

A Huey Helicopter from Vietnam War days at the Army Aviation Heritage Foundation and Flying Museum.
The UH-1 Huey Helicopter
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Descending into King Tut’s Tomb

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November 4, 2022, marks the one-hundredth anniversary of the discovery of King Tutankhamun’s tomb, the largest and most significant archeological find of the 20th century, perhaps of all time. The story of its unearthing reads like fiction, not fact, including a “mummy’s curse.” 

A look at a mural and the sarcophagus in King Tut's tomb.
A View Inside King Tut’s tomb ©Debi Lander
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Seeing Goats in Argan Trees in Morocco

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Article Updated March, 2026

You’ve likely seen a photo of many goats standing in the thorny branches of a tree. I had, and I knew those photos were taken in Morocco, specifically in Argan trees. Since I was headed to Morocco, I hoped I’d get to see the unusual sight. 

Near the end of my tour, I did come upon goats in an argan tree. When you see the site up close and in person, it’s almost unbelievable. You must stop and grab a camera. And stopping is precisely what the goat owners want. 

See goats standing in an Argan tree in Morocco.
Goats in an Argan Tree in Morocco
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