Michael Bertell who staged out of Fire Base Bastogne as a draftee 11 Bravo infantry soldier in Vietnam was awarded Air Assault Wings at Ft. Campbell Ky. Today during 101st Airborne Division’s Eagle Week.

Honor and Country Mike. ABU

Wings we’re awarded by active duty Screaming Eagles to combat veterans who earned Air Medal in combat operations. Mike is President of Point Man AV and Antelope Valley Mobile Vietnam Memorial- the “AV Wall.” Mike has dedicated much of his active life to supporting veterans.

Last photo Mike shares a moment with Vincent Speranza, WWII Screaming Eagle who survived original Siege of Bastogne in Battle of the Bulge, 1944. Brotherhood forged in battle.

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