In 1981, a group of aging veterans from the forgotten U.S. Army Balloon Corps gathered in Omaha for their 50th reunion—many over 85, one even flew his own plane to attend. Once stationed at Fort Omaha in 1917, these soldiers operated massive observation balloons during wartime, often sleeping in mud, enduring battles, and fighting sickness. Craig Herbert recalled 250 days on the front lines across seven battles. Though their branch is now a historical footnote, their reunion was a moving tribute to brotherhood, sacrifice, and the quiet heroism of a forgotten military unit—proving that even the most obscure branches of service leave lasting legacies.
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