It's going on 60 years since Operation Abilene and the Battle of Xã Cấm Mỹ in Vietnam. That's when Bill Pitsenbarger saved 60+ lives during a two day battle, April 11-12, 1966.

During the battle Bill refused to leave battlefield and return to his aircraft. Instead he waived it off and stayed on the ground to treat the wounded and fight. Bill maneuvered to and from the frontline to retrieve the wounded, treat their injuries, hide and camouflage them in case they were overrun, and he did this over and over again. Bill continued risking his life until he succumb to injuries from gunshot wounds.

As stated, this event is to commemorate Bill Pitsenbarger's 60th anniversary of that historic day in April 1966, when he gave his life, so 'That Others May Live'. That's not just a motto, others did live that day, approximately 60 lives were saved because of Bill's heroic actions and sacrifice.

The Air & Space Forces Association is planning an event to commemorate Bill Pitsenbarger's 60th anniversary of his historic actions. The location is Piqua, Ohio, Bill's hometown, just north Daytona, OH, area off 1-75.

More details will be posted soon as we plan for this momentous day. You can help us create a meaningful event - Donate to the Pararescue Foundation and we’ll do the rest.