Lt. Col. Byron Taschioglou

‘Prepare to Abandon the Aircraft!’ 

Sept. 12, 2025 | By Matthew Cox
Inside a Vietnam War aircrew’s shootdown and the fight to honor their courage. The 10 Airmen of Stinger 41 knew the risks of flying their AC-119K gunship in daylight over enemy anti-aircraft gunners—a rare mission for an aircraft designed for...