68th AHC

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U.S. Army

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About 68th AHC

The 68th Assault Helicopter Company (AHC), known as the "Top Tigers," was activated in 1966 and served with distinction during the Vietnam War. Operating primarily out of Bien Hoa and later Ninh Hoa, the unit provided critical air assault, troop transport, medevac, and resupply missions in support of U.S. and allied ground forces. The 68th AHC was equipped with UH-1 "Huey" helicopters and was comprised of two flight platoons—the Top Tigers (slicks) and the Mustangs (gunships). The unit was highly decorated for its bravery and effectiveness under fire before being inactivated in 1971.

Unit Members

Charles Knox

U.S. Army

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Walter Burke

U.S. Army

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Boot Camp

Company C 1st Bn. 38th Inf. Regt. • U.S. Army • 1989

1980

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82nd Airborne • U.S. Army • 2018

About 68th AHC

About this Unit

Historical Facts

• Formation and Nickname: The 68th Assault Helicopter Company (AHC), also known as the "Top Tigers," was activated in 1966 at Fort Benning, Georgia, before deploying to Vietnam. • Vietnam War Service: The 68th AHC served extensively in the Vietnam War from 1967 to 1972, providing air assault, troop transport, and resupply missions. • Aircraft Operated: The unit primarily flew UH-1 "Huey" helicopters and had a gunship platoon equipped with AH-1G Cobras and UH-1C models. • Operations Supported: The 68th AHC participated in major campaigns such as the Tet Offensive, Lam Son 719, and the Cambodian Incursion. • Distinctive Insignia: The "Top Tigers" insignia featured a tiger leaping through a flaming hoop, symbolizing the unit’s speed and aggressiveness. • Casualties and Honors: The 68th AHC suffered significant losses during its Vietnam service but earned several commendations, including unit citations for valor and meritorious service. • Notable Missions: The company was involved in numerous high-risk “Eagle Flights,” deploying infantry rapidly into hot landing zones under enemy fire. • “Mustangs” Gun Platoon: The unit’s gunship platoon, known as the “Mustangs,” provided critical close air support and was famed for its aggressive tactics. • Reunion and Legacy: Veterans of the 68th AHC hold regular reunions and maintain an active association to preserve the history and camaraderie of the unit. • Deactivation: The 68th AHC was deactivated in 1972 as part of the U.S. drawdown in Vietnam, but its legacy continues through veterans’ stories and memorials.