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was formed to test and validate these concepts. As a result of Howze's leadership, foresight and perception, two airmobile divisions, the 1st
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changed US mobile warfare. Its revolutionary concepts – based on the use of aviation – changed
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The Role of
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crew in the annual GEN Hamilton H. Howze Gunnery Competition.
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722:"Gen. Hamilton Howze; Father of Air Cavalry"
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229:Hamilton Hawkins Howze
206:Hamilton Smith Hawkins
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765:"Howze Gunnery Award"
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