The following March 20, 1969, Lowell Tribune article was found on page 11, column 5:
Receives Silver Wings
James D. Cox, 20, son of Mr. and Mrs. Arnold S. Cox, 146 Arrowhead Drive, Lowell, received the silver wings of an Army aviator and was appointed a warrant officer February 25 upon graduation from the Army Aviation School at Hunter Army Airfield near Savannah, Ga.
During the 16-week course he was taught various gunnery techniques and tactical maneuvers for helicopters supporting ground troops in combat. He also received instruction in helicopter maintenance and survival techniques.