Why The Army’s Native American Helicopter Names Are Not Racist

SPC Phillip Ludlow — Tue, 01 Jul 2014 15:32:39 -0400

A recent medium.com article pretty much sums up the history of how the names came to be.

https://medium.com/war-is-boring/d21beb55d782

Everyone Relax—The Army’s Native American Helicopter Names Are Not Racist — War Is Boring

There’s a difference between honor and exploitation

Response by MSG Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 1 at 2014 3:47 PM

MSG Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 01 Jul 2014 15:47:56 -0400

Really enjoyed reading that and I learned quite a bit...thank you!

Response by 1SG Chris Brown made Jul 1 at 2014 3:50 PM

1SG Chris Brown — Tue, 01 Jul 2014 15:50:42 -0400

I'm not why we have to keep going round and round about this political correctness. Are there actually Native Americans who are offended? Of what? Of recognizing thier warrior ancestary by naming a helicopter after them? I'm about tired of all this crap in the media that attempts to stir the pot.

Response by SSG Robin Rushlo made Jul 1 at 2014 4:27 PM

SSG Robin Rushlo — Tue, 01 Jul 2014 16:27:32 -0400

Then if that is what PC has come to the no more IRISH anything, GERMAN anything, or POOR BOY sandwich, or RICH and CREAMY, or etc etc etc.
SO PC shut up and leave.