Sgt. Thomas D. Young served in Vietnam with A Troop, 2nd Squadron, 17th Cavalry regiment, 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault). He flew 36 missions as a UH-1 Huey crew chief, prior to being killed in action during a reconnaissance mission on December 15, 1970.
On Tuesday, July 14, 2020, almost 50 years later, a bridge dedication and honor flight was conducted for Sgt. Young and his family. Active and retired Screaming Eagles came together to honor Sgt. Young on this special day.
The KFOR 26 Task Force Aviation “Dragonmaster” of 1st Battalion, 171st Aviation Regiment, Georgia Army National Guard conducted their transfer of authority to KFOR 27 TF AVN “Blackjacks” of 2nd Battalion, 135th Aviation Regiment, Colorado Army National Guard on Camp Bondsteel, Kosovo, Feb. 28.
