Today, we honor those who served in Operation Frequent Wind on April 29, 1975, and proudly share this story of heroism, courage, and sacrifice. Considered by many to be the 30 most dangerous hours on board the aircraft carrier USS Midway, Operation Frequent Wind was one of the largest rescue missions in US history. As the communist-led North Vietnamese Army invaded Saigon, the US Navy was called in to rescue thousands of South Vietnamese citizens trapped in the capital city. Operation Frequent W
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