Drone Hits Military Chopper Over Staten Island
By Marilu Galvez: An Army Black Hawk helicopter was struck by a drone at approximately 500 feet over a residential neighborhood on Staten Island. The drone hit the helicopter approximately 500 feet over Midland Beach Thursday night. The helicopter, based out of Fort Bragg, N.C., was in New York City for the United Nations patrol. A piece of the drone bounced off the rotor and became lodged in the aircraft. The pilot, who was not injured, was able to land the helicopter at Linden Airport in New Jersey. The military is investigating the incident. 2017 WABC-TV., Marilu Galvez, Friday, September 22,...
Learn MoreCareer of firsts continues for AMCOM HHC leader
By Kari Hawkins: 1st Sgt. Lachelle Wiggins keeps an insignia in the drawer of her coin stand that she aspires to wear someday on her uniform. 1st Sgt. Lachelle Wiggins is adding a new award to the collection in her office at Headquarters & Headquarters Co., Aviation and Missile Command. She recently was recognized with the 1st Sgt. John Ordway Leadership Award from the Redstone/Huntsville Chapter of the Association of the U.S. Army. (Photo Credit: Kari Hawkins) It is the insignia of a command sergeant major, given to her by retired Command Sgt. Maj. Angel Clark. “It’s a symbol of...
Learn MoreCareer of firsts continues for AMCOM HHC leader
By Kari Hawkins: 1st Sgt. Lachelle Wiggins keeps an insignia in the drawer of her coin stand that she aspires to wear someday on her uniform. 1st Sgt. Lachelle Wiggins is adding a new award to the collection in her office at Headquarters & Headquarters Co., Aviation and Missile Command. She recently was recognized with the 1st Sgt. John Ordway Leadership Award from the Redstone/Huntsville Chapter of the Association of the U.S. Army. (Photo Credit: Kari Hawkins) It is the insignia of a command sergeant major, given to her by retired Command Sgt. Maj. Angel Clark. “It’s a symbol of...
Learn MoreArmy Reserve Soldiers Living the Army Values
Beaumont, TXSeptember 5, 2017Story by Staff Sgt. Nina RamonU.S. Army Reserve Command BEAUMONT, Texas – Soldiers are seen as those who sacrifice their own way of life so that others my live in safety and security from the moment they decided to join the military. It’s even stated in the Soldier’s Creed: “I serve the people of the United States and live the Army Values” And those Army values – Loyalty, Duty, Respect, Honor, Integrity, Personal Courage and Selfless Service – are instilled in every Soldier. Especially highlighted by the current recovery operations, is how Soldiers – particularly Army Reserve...
Learn MoreAAAA Hurricane Relief Efforts
As you know, our AAAA Members in the Lonestar and Corpus Christi Chapters in Texas have been dealing with the effects of Hurricane Harvey.The National Executive Group (NEG) has authorized $5,000 above and beyond the normal chapter support of up to $5,000 per year per chapter, for this effort. If your chapter would also like to donate to these chapters, we encourage you to reach out to the following contacts directly: Lonestar Chapter Treasurer – Brady Boyd, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. Corpus Christi Chapter Treasurer – Lynn Withers, This...
Learn MoreWing Supports Hurricane Recovery Efforts
Martinsburg, WVSeptember 16, 2017Story by Senior Master Sgt. Emily Beightol-Deyerle167th Airlift Wing, West Virginia Air National Guard The 167th Airlift Wing flew eight missions in support of hurricane relief efforts in Texas and Florida this month. Additionally, the Martinsburg, W.Va. unit served as a staging area for federally-funded medical equipment and supplies destined for Florida and Puerto Rico. Over the Labor Day weekend, five Airmen from the 167th AW’s small air terminal, went to the Harrisburg International Airport in Middletown, Pa. to prepare cargo that was then transported by two of the wing’s C-17’s to an Army aviation support facility...
Learn MorePOW/MIA Flag Removal
September 14, 2017Photo by Spc. Lisa CrawfordJoint Force Headquarters – Nebraska National Guard Approximately 40 Army National Guard Soldiers from Kentucky, Florida and Nebraska, volunteered to restore the Cecil Field POW/MIA Memorial park, Sept. 14, in Jacksonville, Florida, while aiding with Hurricane Irma relief and recovery operations. While conducting clean-up efforts, Nebraska Army National Guard Spc. Chris Sheen, a religious affairs specialist from Wilcox, and Staff Sgt. Alex Peyton, a master intelligence analyst from Kearney, lowered the tattered and faded remains of damaged American and POW/MIA flags, and respectfully folded them in an impromptu ceremony. The Soldiers intend to have...
Learn MoreKnighthawks Host Change of Responsibility Ceremony in Romania
Mihail Kogalniceanu, RomaniaSeptember 15, 2017Photo by Spc. Thomas Scaggs10th Combat Aviation Brigade Command Sgt. Maj. Walter T. Brown salutes as he takes over a formation of Soldiers during his Change of Responsibility ceremony at Mihail Kogalniceanu, Romania, on September 15. Brown was assuming responsibility for the battalion from Command Sgt. Maj. Ronnie B. Littler. As seen in the second photo, Lt. Col. Joshua Ruisanchez, 2-10 Assault Helicopter Battalion commander, passes the battalion’s guidon to Command Sgt. Maj. Walter T. Brown during a Change of Responsibility ceremony at Mihail Kogalniceanu, Romania, on September 15. The passing of the guidon is a symbolic...
Learn MoreOH-58D ‘Kiowa Warrior’ Takes Final Flight
Joint Base Langley-Eustis, VASeptember 18, 2017Photo by Staff Sgt. Teresa Cleveland633rd Air Base Wing John Zimmerman, Aviation Development Directorate Aviation Support Facility manager, flies the OH-58D “Kiowa Warrior” during one of its final flights over Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Va., Sept. 18, 2017. In early 2014, the Army decided to retire the Kiowa fleet as part of the Army’s Aviation Restructure Initiative, ending the legacy of the aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Teresa J. Cleveland) These photos were originally found here.
Learn MoreSoldiers Salute the American Flag
September 10, 2017South Burlington, VTPhoto by Spc. Avery Cunningham172nd Public Affairs Detachment U.S. Soldiers with 86th Troop Command, Garrison Support Command, Vermont National Guard, salute during the playing of the National Anthem at the Army Aviation Support Facility, South Burlington, Vt., Sept. 10, 2017. Lt. Col. Christopher Ruggerio took command of the unit from Lt. Col. Roger Drury during a change of command ceremony at the facility.
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