AMCOM 101 for Aviation Equips Army Leaders with Tools for Readiness
Story by Maj. Allison Burns The U.S. Army Aviation and Missile Command hosted its spring AMCOM 101 Aviation Conference, a two-day event designed to equip Army aviation leaders with the tools and resources needed to enhance unit readiness. Maj. Gen. Lori Robinson, AMCOM commanding general, opened the session with a welcoming address to participants from around the globe, setting a clear tone of partnership and support. The event provided a comprehensive overview of AMCOM’s role in managing the complete lifecycle of Army aviation. This responsibility includes everything from ensuring helicopters are flight-ready to managing the supply chain for essential repair...
Learn MoreFort Rucker Honors 2026 AVCOE Best Squad Competition Winners
Story by Kelly Morris Fort Rucker, Ala.–After three days of grueling competition, the Soldiers who rose to the top during the 2026 Aviation Center of Excellence Best Squad Competition were honored in a ceremony at Fort Rucker, Ala., April 2. The winning squad, 164th Theater Airfield Operations Group, was comprised of Staff Sgt. Derrick O. Alvarez, Cpl. Calvin L Coley III, Spc. Logan B. Kilpatrick, Pfc. Aaron R. Quevedo and Pfc. Ladrew T. Davis. They competed against three other squads representing 110th Aviation Brigade, 1st Aviation Brigade and Lyster Army Health Clinic, in the annual competition that is designed to...
Learn MoreContinuing to Strengthen Army Aviation
As we approach the 2026 AAAA Warfighter Summit next month and the halfway point of my tenure as your President, I am reflecting on three amazing organizations that protect our legacy and invest in our future. I know that at times I have taken them for granted. Two of the three you know very well. They are the US Army Aviation Museum at Fort Rucker, AL, and the AAAA Scholarship Foundation. Founded in 1956, the Museum preserves our legacy through education and displays and hosts over 100,000 visitors each year. The AAAA Scholarship Foundation Inc. was founded in 1963 as...
Learn MoreWisconsin Army National Guard Conducts Hoist Training
Sgt. 1st Class Micah Lillegard, critical care flight paramedic with Detachment 1, Company D, 1st Battalion, 224th Aviation Regiment, hand signals to the flight team in a Sikorsky UH-60L Black Hawk during a medical-hoist training exercise at Kettle Moraine State Forest near New Prospect, Wis., March 27, 2026. Training in different locations and terrains prepares aviation crews to effectively respond in unique environments. (U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Alex Soliday)
Learn MoreAir Cavalry Tests New Methods for Rapid Refueling During Aerial Gunnery
An AH-64 Apache Attack Helicopter crew assigned to the 1st Battalion, 227th Aviation Regiment, 1st Air Cavalry Brigade, 1st Cavalry Division, in flight during an aviation gunnery exercise on Fort Hood, Texas, March 31, 2026. The aviation gunnery exercise was held to test a new forward arming and refueling system, evaluating its efficiency as part of the 1st Cavalry Division’s Pegasus Charge initiative. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Julian A. Winston)
Learn More‘Father of Aviation Medicine’ Lyster Army Health Clinic Keeps Warfighters Ready to Fly
Story by Janet A. Aker Before the U.S. Air Force was established in 1947, the U.S. Army owned the skies. The ground and air personnel had various designations going back to 1918. From 1926-1947, it was the U.S. Army Air Forces, which was preceded by the U.S. Army Air Corps during World War I. It was the Air Corps that had command and control of aerial combat. Brig. Gen. Theodore Lyster, a U.S. Army physician, pioneered aviation medicine and physical standards for pilots and crews in the run-up to and participation of America in World War I. He was selected...
Learn MoreOperation Skyfall: Apache Crews Refine Air‑to‑Air Precision Against UAS Threats
Photo by Sgt. Scyrrus Corregidor GRAFENWOEHR TRAINING AREA, Germany – U.S. Army AH‑64E Apache Guardian helicopter assigned to 2nd Battalion, 159th Aviation Regiment, 12th Combat Aviation Brigade, engages an unmanned aerial system during air‑to‑air training as part of Operation Skyfall at Grafenwoehr Training Area, Germany, March 18, 2026. Operation Skyfall is a 12th CAB‑led training exercise designed to advance the Eastern Flank Defense Line concept by demonstrating the brigade’s counter‑unmanned aerial systems capabilities. Through modernization, experimentation, and refined C‑UAS tactics, 12th CAB strengthens its operational readiness and enhances the U.S. Army’s ability to deter aggression, counter emerging threats, and support...
Learn MoreHSC and 1-228 conduct Sling Load Training
Photo by Staff Sgt. Alexander Merchak U.S. Army soldiers assigned to Headquarter Support Company, Army Forces Battalion, attach cargo to a UH-60 Black Hawk assigned to the 1st Battalion 228th Aviation Regiment, Joint Task Force-Bravo, during sling load training at Soto Cano Air Base, Honduras, March 4, 2026. Sling loading allows Joint Task Force-Bravo aviation assets to move heavy equipment, supplies, and mission-essential cargo to locations where traditional transportation may not be possible, enabling rapid response to humanitarian assistance, disaster relief, and contingency operations across Central America. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Alexander Merchak)
Learn MoreIvy Sting 5
Photo by Pfc. Thomas Nguyen Pvt. 1st Class Ty’Anthony Johnson, an Unmanned Aircraft Systems Operator assigned to 4th Attack Reconnaissance Battalion, 4th Combat Aviation Brigade, 4th Infantry Division, inquires about aircraft updates during Ivy Sting 5 on Fort Carson, Colorado, March 4, 2026. The capability supported Ivy Sting 5 by feeding persistent aerial surveillance into Next Generation Command and Control systems, enhancing situational awareness and decision-making across the battlefield. (U.S. Army photo by Pfc. Thomas Nguyen)
Learn MoreFully Engaged in Army Aviation’s Continuous Transformation
Our annual Army Aviation Warfighting Summit is almost upon us! From April 15 to 17, 2026 the entire Army Aviation community will gather in Nashville, TN at the Gaylord Opryland Hotel. The Summit is the one time each year when all elements of Army Aviation, from Sustainment to Acquisition; Active Duty, National Guard, Reserve, Retired, members of industry and even cadets and ROTC students gather with our Army Leadership. It is another example of AAAA executing its mission of taking care of Army Aviation Soldiers and Families through our four pillars of Networking, Recognition, Voice and Support. AAAA and Army...
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