HueyVets - EMU, Inc

01/21/2025

Veterans Day Nov 11, 2025 - Fifty years ago, five men were young and full of courage, as they served together navigating through the dense jungles and uncertain skies of Vietnam. They shared laughter, fear, and unwavering camaraderie in the cramped confines of this Huey helicopter, a lifeline in the chaos of war.

After decades apart, life led these men back together.

On Veterans Day 2025, these brothers in arms, bonded by the trials of war, came from around the country and stood side by side once more, their eyes reflecting the years that had passed and the memories that had never faded.

Five decades later, they climbed into their beloved Huey once more. The rotor blades whirred to life, and for a moment, they were young men again, hearts pounding with the thrill of the flight. This flight wasn’t just a journey through the air; it was a painful journey through time, a tribute to their shared history and enduring friendship.

These men who fought together, went through hell together, and saved many lives together, showed that while the years may pass, the heart remembers. And so, their reunion, fifty years in the making, was not just a celebration of the past, but a testament to the unbreakable bond of a brotherhood forged in the crucible of war.

“For he who shed his blood with me shall be my brother.”

This is "A Reunion 50 Years in The Making" by Huey Vets - EMU, Inc on Vimeo, the home for high quality videos and the people who love them.

09/23/2023

Our historic Huey helicopter, EMU 309, and crew will be at the Hayward Executive Airport this Sun Sep 24th! Be sure to stop by to meet our dedicated crew and get an up close look at EMU 309!

09/01/2023

We will be at the Watsonville Airport Open House this Sat Sept 2! If you are in the area, come on by to say hi to the crew, get a rare, up close look at EMU 309, our historic Huey helicopter, and show your support!

05/16/2023

An up close and personal look at us as we depart from a fantastic day at Helicopter Scale Masters 2023!

03/29/2023

It's never too late to say "Welcome Home".

03/26/2023

Rules for passengers:
No screaming or crying, no touching buttons or levers, HOLD ON!!

01/04/2023

Maintenance and system checks so we can soar in 2023!

11/29/2022

Today is Giving Tuesday! It is a global day of giving fueled by YOU! Help us maintain EMU 309 so we can continue our mission of preserving the history of the Huey Helicopter and to serve our nation’s Veterans impacted by PTSD and other invisible wounds of war. We know how many charities are asking for your help today and we cannot thank you enough for your consideration and support! If you haven’t made a donation this giving season, there is still time! Simply click on the link to give via our website. And please let your friends and family know about this Giving Tuesday opportunity and encourage them to join you in supporting EMU 309. http://www.hueyvets.com/donations/

10/28/2022

Our crew was honored to do fly overs and deliver the game ball to Tim McGraw and Guy Fieri at the Game for Heroes Celebrity Softball Classic. The two-day event raised over $1.4 million dollars to help veterans suffering from traumatic brain injuries. 🐕🚁

Oct 22, 2022 - The Huey Vets crew and their Vietnam War Era Huey Helicopter delivered the game ball to the Wine Country Weekend Game for Heroes Celebrity Softball…

10/05/2022

EMU 309 "providing cover" for the Code 3 Parade last weekend!

10/02/2022

EMU 309 and crew making our entrance at the 2022 Emergency Vehicle Show in Ripon, CA! It was a great event and a beautiful day to fly and educate people about this historic aircraft!
(Video credit: Mark Rowley)