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Michael Novosel, Medal of Honor, Vietnam War
On October 2, 1969, dustoff helicopter pilot Michael Novosel made repeated trips without air cover or fire support to save 29 wounded soldiers under constant enemy fire in Kien Tuong Province, South Vietnam. On June 15, 1971, he was awarded the Medal of Honor.
Fort Novosel Revealed! Home of Army Aviation former Fort Rucker
The Home of Army Aviation became Fort Novosel during a redesignation ceremony April 10, 2023 at the post’s Veterans Park. The post formerly known as Fort Rucker is now named in honor of CW4 Michael J. Novosel Sr., a veteran of three wars, a Medal of Honor recipient, an Army Aviation legend, a treasured citizen of the Wiregrass and an incredible man, according to Maj. Gen. Michael C. McCurry, Fort Novosel and U.S. Army Aviation Center of Excellence commanding general, who hosted the ceremony.
Craig Wolfley, former NFL Player, talks about the Michael J. Novosel Foundation
The Michael J. Novosel Foundation is dedicated to helping National Guard and Reserve Veterans returning from Iraq and Afghanistan. The Michael J. Novosel Foundation is named after Chief Warrant Officer Michael J. Novosel, a Congressional Medal of Honor Recipient who was born in Etna, Pennsylvania. Mr. Novosel served his country in WWII, Korea and Vietnam.
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