DUSTOFF Conducts Deck Landing Qualifications on USS Cincinnati (LCS-20)
A U.S. HH-60 Black Hawk helicopter assigned to the Charlie Company “DUSTOFF”, 3rd Battalion, 25th Aviation Regiment, 25th Combat Aviation Brigade, 25th Infantry Division, conducts deck landing qualifications aboard the USS Cincinnati (LCS-20) in the Pacific Ocean, February 22, 2026. Flight crews trained in deck landing qualifications to increase interoperability between branches and strengthen the security of the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Army photo by Capt. Katie Kolb)
Learn MoreSouth Carolina National Guard CH-47F Chinook Supports Special Operations Parachute Training
A U.S. Army CH-47F Chinook helicopter assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 238th Aviation Regiment, 59th Aviation Troop Command, South Carolina National Guard supports special operations, parachuting training at Laurinburg-Maxton Airport, Maxton, N.C., Aug. 13, 2026. The training focused on static-line and free-fall paradrops, currency, and proficiency, both for aircrews and jumpers. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Sgt. 1st Class Roberto Di Giovine)
Learn MoreArctic Thunder Open House 2026 – Day 2
A U.S. Army AH-64E Apache Guardian aircraft assigned to the 1st Battalion, 25th Aviation Regiment, 11th Airborne Division, out of Fort Wainwright, Alaska, flies over explosions during the Joint Forces Demonstration for the Arctic Thunder Open House at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, Aug. 9, 2026. The AH-64E conducts armed reconnaissance, close combat, mobile strike, and vertical maneuver missions when required, in day, night, obscured battlefield and adverse weather conditions. (U.S. Air Force photo by 2nd Lt. Daniel Bellerive)
Learn MoreGriffin Chapter, Army Aviation Association of America Hosts Golf Tournament Fundraiser for the 12th CAB
Soldiers, Aviators, and Local Community Members pose for a group photo before beginning a full day of golfing for a fundraising tournament on 6 August, 2026 at the Lichtenau Golf Club, Germany. Soldiers and Aviators assigned to the 12th Combat Aviation Brigade, alongside local community members, participate in the 12th CAB Army Aviation Association of America Chapter golf tournament at the Lichtenau Golf Club, Germany, Aug. 6, 2026. The 12th CAB AAAA Chapter hosted the event to raise funds for the local chapter, while educating the community on its organizational role, programs, and support services for military aviation personnel. (U.S....
Learn More10th Combat Aviation Brigade Col. Blanton CoC
Soldiers assigned to the 10th Combat Aviation Brigade salute while unit guidons are displayed during a change of command ceremony at Fort Drum, New York, July 29, 2026. The ceremony marked the transfer of command from Col. Jesse Blanton outgoing commander of the 10th Combat Aviation Brigade to Col. Brian Merkl, incoming commander of the 10th Combat Aviation Brigade, honored the brigade’s legacy of service. The unit guidons represent the lineage, history, and esprit de corps of each subordinate battalion while symbolizing the continuity of leadership and the Soldiers who serve under them. (U.S. Army photo by Pfc. Amy Rayo)
Learn More1st Combat Aviation Brigade Conducts Flight Operations at MKAB, Romania
U.S. Soldiers assigned to 3rd Battalion, 1st Combat Aviation Brigade, 1st Infantry Division, conduct post flight operations during training on Mihail Kogălniceanu Air Base, Romania July 17, 2026. Soldiers assigned to a Combat Aviation Brigade conducted a Forward Arming and Refueling Point operation and an air assault mission in Romania, demonstrating their ability to rapidly project combat power and sustain aviation operations in a dynamic environment. Training like this strengthens readiness, enhances interoperability with NATO Allies, and reinforces regional security and deterrence by ensuring U.S. and allied forces can respond quickly and effectively to emerging threats. (U.S. Army Reserve photo...
Learn MoreTaking Aim on the Future
It’s hard to believe that summer is already here! Early June 2026 found the National Executive Group (NEG), consisting of myself, Senior VP Tim Edens, Treasurer Todd Royar and Secretary Ray Davis, along with VP Membership Liz Martin and VP Chapters John Broam in Connecticut at the AAAA National Headquarters. We were joined by Bill Harris, Laura Arena, Art Agnew, Janis Arena and other members of the National Staff to conduct our annual review of AAAA programs, strategic plan, bylaws, management contract and proposed events including the Army Aviation Warfighting Summit. We had enjoyable and productive sessions, evaluating the last...
Learn More25th CAB Conducts Deck Landings Aboard USS Essex (LHD2)
A U.S. Army AH-64 Apache helicopter assigned to 25th Combat Aviation Brigade, 25th Infantry Division, prepares to land while being directed in by a U.S. Navy Aviation Boatswain’s Mate, assigned to the handling team aboard the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2), as part of Exercise Rim of the Pacific 2026 in the Pacific Ocean, July 19, 2026. Thirty nations, 30 ships, five submarines, 15 national land forces, more than 190 aircraft and more than 30,000 personnel are participating in RIMPAC in and around the Hawaiian Islands, June 24 to July 31. The world’s largest international maritime exercise,...
Learn More809th MRBC and 12th CAB Conduct Sling Load and Rafting Operations
U.S. Army Soldiers assigned to the 809th Multi-Role Bridge Company, 15th Engineer Battalion, 7th Engineer Brigade, and the 1st Battalion, 214th Aviation Regiment (General Support Aviation Battalion), 12th Combat Aviation Brigade, conduct sling load and rafting operations at Grafenwoehr Training Area, Germany, April 8, 2026. A CH-47F Chinook helicopter transported bridging equipment during the sling load operation while Soldiers from the 809th MRBC conducted rafting operations. The 809th MRBC is the only permanently assigned Multi-Role Bridge Company in U.S. Army Europe and Africa, providing personnel and equipment to transport, assemble, disassemble, retrieve and maintain standard and nonstandard bridging systems for...
Learn MoreDC Army National Guard Warrant Officers “Capital Cohort” Celebrate 108 Years of the Army Warrant Officer Corps
The District of Columbia Army National Guard’s Capital Cohort proudly commemorated the 108th Anniversary of the U.S. Army Warrant Officer Corps during a birthday ceremony at the D.C. Armory in Washington, July 8, 2026. Hosted by Chief Warrant Officer 5 Robert W. Gibson Sr., the District of Columbia National Guard Command Chief Warrant Officer (CCWO), the ceremony brought together Army Warrant Officers from across the District of Columbia National Guard, as well as Warrant Officers from multiple states supporting the DC Safe and Beautiful mission. The event celebrated more than a century of technical expertise, leadership, and unwavering service to...
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