DC 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...
Learn MorePfc. Langhorn’s Legacy Lives on in New Fort Rucker Training Complex
Army Aviation senior leaders, state and local elected officials, and family members of PFC Garfield M. Langhorn cut the ribbon on the 76,000 square-foot PFC Garfield M. Langhorn Advanced Individual Training Complex on Fort Rucker during a ribbon cutting and dedication ceremony July 9, 2026. Photo by Leslie Herlick.
Learn More3-501st Prepares for Night Aerial Monitoring Mission
U.S. Army Soldiers with the 3rd Battalion, 501st Aviation Regiment, Combat Aviation Brigade, 1st Armored Division, assigned to Joint Task Force-Southern Border in support of Operation Ardent Vanguard, pose for a portrait to document personnel readiness prior to conducting a night aerial monitoring mission to maintain situational awareness along the U.S.-Mexico border near El Cajon, Calif., June 15, 2026. U.S. Northern Command is working side-by-side with the Department of Homeland Security and the U.S. Customs and Border Protection within narrowly defined authorities to provide unique military capabilities to protect the territorial integrity of the U.S. southern border. (Dept. of War photo by Sgt....
Learn More3rd CAB Flight to Gdańsk
U.S. Army Spc. Kastens assigned to 3rd Combat Aviation Brigade, 3rd Infantry Division, observes the flight path of the trail CH-47 Chinook, during a port ops flight to Gdańsk, Poland, on June 8, 2026. (U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Dean Johnson)
Learn MoreBiggest Summit Ever – The Four Pillars of AAAA Were on Display
Our 2026 AAAA Annual Warfighting Summit in Nashville April 15-17 was INCREDIBLE! The four pillars of AAAA; Networking, Recognition, Voice and Support were evident in everything that was presented. I wish each and every one of our 20,000+ members could have shared the experience. This was the biggest AAAA Summit ever! Measured by every metric from registration and industry participation to international attendance and AAAA Chapter leadership participation, it was the best ever! But what was even more important, I think, was that it was also the most effective ever! I make this effectiveness assessment based on the presentations, the...
Learn More2-151st Security Support Aviation Battalion Conducts Change of Command Ceremony
U.S. Soldiers assigned to the 2nd Security Support Aviation Battalion (SSAB), 151st Aviation Regiment, South Carolina Army National Guard, participate in a change of command ceremony held at the Army Aviation Support Facility, location 2, Donaldson Center, Greenville, Eastover, South Carolina, Jun. 7, 2026. During the event, the outgoing commander, U.S. Army Lt. Col. Matthew L. Summey, relinquished command to the incoming commander, U.S. Army Maj. Sean A. Brookshire. Distinguished visitors, families, friends, and colleagues attended the ceremony which culminated with the traditional passing of the colors, the symbolic transfer of authority from a commander to the next; furthermore, the...
Learn MoreCWO 3 Retirement Flight
U.S. Army Chief Warrant Officer 3 Jason Missenheim, a rotary wing aviator, with the 160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment (Airborne) takes a photo with Lt. Col. Gregory Moynihan, Commanding Officer of 1st Recruit Training Battalion (right) Lt. Col. Michael Masters Jr. (left) Training Officer at Headquarters G3, and Maj. Martin Kuhnle, Operations Officer at Weapons and Field Training Battalion on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., June 16, 2026. Missenheim spent nine years in the Marine Corps, he attended recruit training with 1st Recruit Training Battalion on Parris Island and returns for his final flight as he prepares to...
Learn MoreOregon National Guard, Clackamas Fire Department Conduct Aviation Rescue Training
An Oregon Army National Guard CH-47 Chinook helicopter assigned to Bravo Company, 1st Battalion, 168th Aviation Regiment, based in Pendleton, Oregon, lands at Sandy River Airport in Sandy, Oregon, on June 5, 2026, during a joint training exercise with the Clackamas Fire Department and other first responders. The Water Rescue Team Air Mobility Exercise simulated a flood scene in Clackamas County, Oregon, with combined teams executing waterborne operations and hoisting simulated victims along the Sandy River. (Oregon National Guard photo by John Hughel)
Learn MoreSalaknib 2026: Task Force Saber Operates Air Traffic Control Tower
U.S. Army air traffic control operators assigned to Task Force Saber, 25th Combat Aviation Brigade, 25th Infantry Division, pose for a photo alongside Philippine Army Sgt. Jennifer Guevarra, an air traffic control operator assigned to the Air Traffic Service Platoon,in the air traffic control tower during Exercise Salaknib 2026 at Fort Magsaysay, Nueva Ecija, Philippines, May 23, 2026. Exercise Salaknib highlights the enduring U.S.-Philippine alliance, enhancing interoperability and readiness through combined-arms operations, multi-domain integration, and humanitarian assistance efforts to support regional stability. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Olivia Cowart)
Learn MoreKentucky Guard MEDEVAC officer leads critical NATO partnership in Bosnia
SARAJEVO, Bosnia and Herzegovina – For U.S. Army 1st Lt. Dustin Haubner, a recent deployment to Bosnia was about more than moving aircraft and patients. As a Kentucky Army National Guard aeromedical evacuation officer, his mission was to build bridges—between nations, services, and the Service members who depend on his team to save lives. Haubner deployed with his unit, Detachment 1, Charlie Company, 2nd Battalion, 238th Aviation Regiment (MEDEVAC), in support of NATO operations in Southeastern Europe. Once in theater, his unit integrated into the larger Task Force Aviation, where they became a critical link between medical providers and the...
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