Welcome to HueyVets.com
EMU 309 is operated by EMU, Inc., a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization, run by an all volunteer crew and supported solely by donations.
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Donations
We need your help! As a 501(c)3 charity, we rely on donations to maintain and operate EMU 309. This iconic Huey Helicopter is an important part of American History that must be kept alive.
Donations of any amount are welcome. We are grateful for your support of this project!
WHY EMU?
EMU INC. derives its name from the radio call sign of a unique unit in Army aviation history, the 135th Assault Helicopter Company.
The 135th was a typical Vietnam era Assault Helicopter Company with the major exception that it was composed of both U.S. Army and Royal Australian Navy personnel. Because of this unique composition, the 135th was considered an Experimental Military Unit, hence its call sign E.M.U. or EMU.
EMU Lands on USS Iowa
The EMU, Inc. team and guests on the USS Iowa May 13, 2012 — with Kert VanderMeulen, Wayne Terry, John Neuenburg, Phillip Iribarren, Brandon Carr, Lee Edwards, Geoff Carr, Croy Pelletier, Randy Parent, Mike Ackerman and Ed Roberts.
Latest EMU News & Events
4/30/26 11:00am
City of San Jose “Black April” Commemoration
San Jose, CA
5/16/26 12:00pm – 2:00pm
MOAA AutoRama
San Jose, CA
5/23/26 11:00am – 3:00pm
Not Forgotten Memorial Weekend Ceremony
Manteca, CA
5/25/26 10:45am
City of Milpitas Memorial Day Ceremony
Milpitas, CA
5/25/26 11:00am – 2:00pm
Lone Tree Cemetery Memorial Day Ceremony
Hayward, CA
7/4/26 10:00am – 3:00pm
4th of July/America’s 250th Birthday
Pleasanton, CA
9/13/26 10:00am – 3:00pm
Hayward Exec. Airport Open House
Pleasanton, CA
9/13/26 1:30pm
Petaluma Veterans Day Parade
Petaluma, CA
Dedication
In Memory of the 37 members of the 135th who, in a controversial war never fully understood, gave the last full measure of devotion to “Get The Bloody Job Done”.
Huey Vets website is dedicated to all Vietnam Vets and our friends who didn’t make it home.
Statement of Purpose
EMU, Inc. is dedicated to preserving and sharing the legacy of United States military aviation through the operation of EMU 309, a historic, combat-flown Vietnam War-era UH-1 “Huey” helicopter. Through immersive, living-history education, we highlight the Huey’s pivotal role in the Vietnam War, honor the service and sacrifice of those who flew and supported it, and underscore the importance of military alliances. We are equally committed to serving our nation’s veterans—particularly those impacted by PTSD and other invisible wounds—by fostering connection, camaraderie, and healing through meaningful engagement with this iconic aircraft.
STATEMENT OF PURPOSE VIDEOS
Saving Huey Teaser–Bell UH-1H Vietnam Era Slick
Still Saving Lives–Bell UH-1H Vietnam War Huey
EMU 309-Saving Lives in Bay Area
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#AmericaStrong Salute
Feb 5, 2021 – During the Vietnam War, our iconic Huey Helicopter was a welcome sight to Americans fighting on the front lines. Fifty years later, EMU 309 was once again a morale booster to those fighting on the front lines in the war on COVID-19.
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