South Carolina National Guard Fights Wildfires
The South Carolina National Guard provided support to contain wildfires affecting Pickens County, South Carolina, on November 10, 2016. SCNG provided helicopters equipped with Bambi Buckets, which can be filled with any available water to be transported and dumped on the fire. A UH-60 Black Hawk from Alpha Company, 1st Battalion, 111th Aviation Regiment and a crew of Soldiers from the 59th Aviation Troop Command out of McEntire Joint National Guard Base in Eastover, South Carolina, as well as a CH-47 Chinook from Det. 1, Bravo Company, 2-238th General Support Aviation Battalion with a crew from Donaldson Field in Greenville, South...
Learn MoreChief’s Final Flight
Chief Warrant Officer 5 Paul B. George celebrated his final flight as a U.S. Army aviator and his pending military retirement after 35 years of service to the nation. George was given the “water salute,” which is a time-honored tradition to signify the last flight of a pilot or aircraft. Congratulations to CW5 George! These photos were originally found here.
Learn MoreCullen Promoted to SGM
A promotion ceremony was held for 1st Sgt. Shannon Cullen. Retired U.S. Army Lt. Col. Kevin Ferner delivered remarks to Soldiers with Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 28th Combat Aviation Brigade, Pennsylvania Army National Guard and guests attending the ceremony. Ferner’s remarks highlighted Cullen’s accomplishments and professionalism. He also pinned the insignia of a sergeant major to Cullen’s uniform during the ceremony. The above photo was originally found here.
Learn MoreKansas State University Shout Outs
Check out this video of deployed Soldiers from Fort Riley, Kansas, sending shout outs to Kansas State University!
Learn MoreFRG Hosts Charity Lunch for 10th CAB
The Family Readiness Group hosted a charity lunch during Mountain Peak at Fort Drum, NY, on October 22, 2016. The lunch provided hot food to Soldiers who had been out in the field since October 15 for 10th Moutain Division (LI)’s annual Mountain Peak exercise. These photos were originally found here.
Learn More3rd CAB Upgrades to ALUMMC
Check out this video of the 3rd Combat Aviation Brigade receiving the new Aviation Light Utility Mobile Maintenance Cart to replace the non-standard carts that were used previously. The ALUMMC will improve the supportability of Army aircraft on the flight line and supplement the transport of Aviation personnel, tools, test equipment, components and supplies.
Learn More“Hot Chow” While Out in the Field
Thanks to Sgt. Marques Rockemore, a unit supply specialist with Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 10th Combat Aviation Brigade, who made a trip out to 10th CAB’s dining facility each morning and night to bring a hot meal to Soldiers during 10th Mountain Division (LI)’s annual Mountain Peak field exercise. These photos were originally found here.
Learn MoreArizona Guard Aviation Unit Returns Home from Kuwait
Soldiers of Detachment 1, B Co., 640th Aviation Support Battalion participated in their welcome home ceremony after a nine-month deployment to Kuwait in support of Operation Inherent Resolve. The detachment’s nearly 60 soldiers provided aviation maintenance support for round the clock missions. Family and friends waited to officially welcome home their Soldiers at the ceremony on October 16, at Silverbell Army Heliport in Marana, Arizona. These photos were originally found here.
Learn MoreArizona Guard Aviation Unit Returns Home from Kuwait
Soldiers of Detachment 1, B Co., 640th Aviation Support Battalion participated in their welcome home ceremony after a nine-month deployment to Kuwait in support of Operation Inherent Resolve. The detachment’s nearly 60 soldiers provided aviation maintenance support for round the clock missions. Family and friends waited to officially welcome home their Soldiers at the ceremony on October 16, at Silverbell Army Heliport in Marana, Arizona. These photos were originally found here.
Learn MorePreparing for Take-Off!
Soldiers from the 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 82nd Airborne Division, unmanned aircraft systems platoon mount a RQ7-B Shadow onto it’s launcher in preparation for flight at Fort A.P. Hill, Va., on October 26. The shadows is in support 1st Attack Reconnaissance Battalion, 82nd Combat Aviation Brigade, AH-64D apaches aerial gunnery exercise. This photo was originally found here.
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