Hamilton H. Howze

1908–1998 (age 90)

United States Army general

Biography

Hamilton H. Howze was one of the Army's foremost champions of airmobile warfare, helping to forge helicopter-based tactics that reshaped the service's approach to rapid deployment.

He inspired fellow officers and aviators by emphasizing training, safety, and the human dimension of flight, and remained a respected counselor on aviation matters long after command.

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