The motto of the 240th AHC was “Go Greyhound and leave the flying to us,” a play on the bus company’s famous motto.
The Greyhound Bus Company became aware of the 240th AHC’s use of their logo via the Commander of the Company, Major Glen Hoffman, who wrote to the company to gain their permission for the logo use in 1967. The Bus Company was honored and became an official sponsor of the 240th AHC, sending care packages to the troops fighting in Vietnam.
When Greyhound received the letter it marked the beginning of a decades-long friendship between the transportation provider and members of the 240th Assault Helicopter Company.
In response to the letter, Greyhound delivered running dog logo decals to the 240th AHC which they displayed prominently on their helicopters, vehicles, and company signs.
In September of 2021, Greyhound was able to create a special charter bus for surviving members as they took to the skies once again in a refurbished Greyhound Huey Helicopter at the Yankee Air Museum in Ypsilanti, Michigan.
The 240th Assault Helicopter Company (AHC) operated with three specialized divisions:
“Mad Dogs” (gunships),
“Greyhounds” (transport)
and “Kennel Keepers” (maintenance).
The unit, which received official support from the Greyhound Bus Company, became known for its camaraderie, courage and creative spirit.
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In 1968, the 240th were located at Bearcat, Binh Hoa Province, Vietnam.
Bearcat was located near Saigon on Highway One.
Known as the “Greyhounds, Mad Dogs, and Kennel Keepers,” the 240th operated UH1C gunships, armed with mini-guns and rockets in the gun platoon, call sign “Mad Dog” and a transport or slick platoon flying UH1H slicks, call sign “Greyhound.”
The maintenance platoon was known as the “Kennel Keepers.”
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