Deep Futures – Opportunities and Challenges
From the Aviation Branch Chief -MG Kevin W. Mangum Many of you have likely heard some of the alternatives being considered for both the composition and disposition of our Branch in the years to come. There are many tough choices pending decision as the Army Aviation Enterprise diligently works to field the very best, most capable capability we can afford. U.S. Army paratroopers assigned to the 173rd Infantry Brigade Combat Team conduct a training jump from a CH-47 Chinook helicopter into the Bunker Drop Zone at the 7th Army Joint Multinational Training Command’s Grafenwoehr Training Area in Bavaria, Germany, Nov....
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From AAAA President’s Cockpit: January 2014 I hope everyone had an enjoyable and safe holiday season. As we shake off the effects of our New Year’s celebrations, we realize that 2014 is upon us and once again we are moving at an inarguably fast pace. While much was accomplished in 2013, we will not rest on those laurels, but will move even more aggressively to ensure your Association remains ready and relevant in order to serve our Aviation soldiers and their families. As I described previously, we have rebranded the Association to focus upon four core membership values: Networking, Recognition, Voice, and...
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SPECIAL FOCUS Aviation Mission Survivability Preserving Aviation Combat Power By CW5 Michael S. Kelley Historical Perspective – Employment of aviation capability provides tremendous impact to the balance of forces on any battlefield as evidenced when balloons were introduced for observation and adjusting field artillery fires. The introduction of manned aircraft changed warfare and ever since, man has been designing methods of destroying the opponent’s aviation force. From installing machine guns on aircraft for direct action to the introduction of man-portable surface to air missiles during Vietnam, the methods used to target aircraft continue to advance. Addressing this threat during the...
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