269. Shot down 16 times in the helicopter he flew during the Vietnam War. Lieutenant Colonel Hugh Mills shares his fascinating and patriotic story with some great humor too.

<p>     <a href= "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lieutenant_Colonel_(United_States)">Lieutenant Colonel</a> <strong>Hugh L. Mills Jr.</strong> is a retired <a href= "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_States_Army">United States Army</a> officer who served in the <a href= "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vietnam_War">Vietnam War</a>. In the United States Army, U.S. Marine Corps, U.S. Air Force and U.S. Space Force, lieutenant colonel is a field-grade officer rank, just above the rank of major and just below the rank of colonel. It is equivalent to the naval rank of commander in the other uniformed services. He flew over 2000 combat hours in the OH-6 and more than 1300 combat hours in the AH-1 in Vietnam. He was shot down 16 times, 15 times in the OH-6 </p> <p>     In 1975 Bill received a Bachelor of Arts in aeronautical studies from <a href= "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Embry%E2%80%93Riddle_Aeronautical_University">Embry–Riddle Aeronautical University</a>. After retiring from the Army in 1993 he co-wrote the book <em>Low Level Hell</em> about his experiences as a scout pilot in South Vietnam.</p> <p>Hugh worked for <a href= "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cedar_Fair">Cedar Fair</a> for 15 years as director of general services. He also flew helicopters for the Kansas City Police Department. He later became Undersheriff with the Jackson County Missouri Sheriff's office.</p> <p>His decorations include the <a href= "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Silver_Star">Silver Star</a>, <a href= "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Legion_of_Merit">Legion of Merit</a>, <a href= "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Distinguished_Flying_Cross_(United_States)">Distinguished Flying Cross</a>, <a href= "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bronze_Star">Bronze Star</a>, <a href= "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Purple_Heart">Purple Heart</a>, <a href= "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Air_Medal">Air Medal</a>, <a href= "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gallantry_Cross_(South_Vietnam)">Gallantry Cross</a> with Silver Star and Palm, <a href= "https://en.wikipedia.