Maintaining Excellence
Soldiers from Company B, 777th Aviation Support Battalion, 77th Combat Aviation Brigade, run through maintenance routines while at Camp Buehring, Kuwait, on September 18. The 777th Aviation Support Battalion has the responsibility of supporting the 77th Combat Aviation Brigades aircraft overhauls and phase maintenance while on deployment. These photos were originally found here.
Learn MoreArmy Secretary Meets Soldiers in Kuwait
U.S. Army Secretary Eric Fanning visited with Soldiers from U.S. Army Central and the 77th Combat Aviation Brigade on Sept. 19 at Camp Buehring, Kuwait. The Army’s top civilian met with U.S. Army Central units at Camp Buehring and Camp Arifjan as part of a larger tour, that also included meeting Soldiers in Afghanistan and Iraq. These photos were originally found here.
Learn MoreWorking Together to Rehearse Accident Plans
Soldiers stationed at the Alabama National Guard’s Army Aviation Support Facility #1 held a rehearsal of their aircraft pre-accident plan at the facility in Hope Hull, Alabama, on September 9, 2016. The rehearsal also included personnel from the Alabama Air National Guard’s 187th Fighter Wing’s Fire and Rescue team, and the Montgomery Airport Police. Holding these rehearsals allows aviation facility Soldiers, airport officials, and fire and rescue personnel to become familiar with each other, discuss safety procedures, and go over standard tactics and life-saving procedures. These photos were originally found here.
Learn MoreFlight With an Old Friend
Three I Corps officers with a combined 70 years of experience as Army aviators spent an afternoon wtih one of the last Kiowa Warriors still on active duty. Col. Michael Harvey, executive officer to the commanding general of I Corps, Chief Warrant Officer 5 Jim Israel, I Corps senior warrant officer, and Chief Warrant Officer 4 Rian Demery, a standardization pilot, made the short trip to the airfield to see the aircraft they had spent hours and hours behind the controls of. The helicopter they went to go see was part of 1st Squadron, 17th Cavalry Regiment based at Camp Humphreys....
Learn MoreIron Horse Soldiers Spend Day with Super Bowl Champs
Fort Carson Soldier’s were able to participate in the USAA’s NFL Boot Camp at UCHealth Training Center Fieldhouse on August 25, 2016. This event hosted fifty service members and invited them to compete in five drills similar to those used to evaluate NFL talent. Soldiers also had the opportunity to take a picture with Dever Bronco Cheerleaders and the Vince Lombardi trophies won by the Broncos in Superbowl XXXII and XXXIII. These photos were originally found here.
Learn MoreWBAMC Hosts Installation-Wide Baby Shower
The William Beaumont Army Medical Center hosted its 3rd annual installation-wide baby shower for expecting moms at the Fort Bliss Family Resilience Center on August 19, 2016. The baby shower welcomed over 150 expecting moms and spouses to display support from local organizations while engaging the participants in a day of educational material regarding pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, and nutrition. Looks like everyone had a great time. The photos were originally found here.
Learn MoreSouth Caroline National Guard Members Rescue Injured Hiker
U.S. Army Chief Warrant Officer 4 Michael Hutto, U.S. Army Chief Warrant Officer 5 Lester Furr, U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Jessica Thibeau and U.S. Army Sgt. David Roupe were the crew that responded to a call for help to rescue an injured hiker from the Sumter National Forest along the Chattooga River near the South Carolina-Georgia border Saturday, Aug. 27, 2016. Great job to this outstanding team. These photos were originally found here.
Learn MoreNational Guard Siblings Share Promotion Ceremony
The South Carolina National Guard recognized the promotion of Capt. Michelle Roberts to major and Chief Warrant Officer 3 Michael Roberts to chief warrant officer 4 during a promotion ceremony held at the Army Aviation Support Facility on McEntire Joint National Guard Base in Hopkins, South Carolina. Congrats to both siblings on their promotion! These photos were originally found here.
Learn More77th CAB Transfer of Authority Ceremony
The 77th Combat Aviation Brigade held a transfer of authority ceremony at Camp Buehring, Kuwait, on August 22, 2016. Col. Ryan Pace addressed members of the 77th CAB during the ceremony. Col. Jeff Holliday, Commander of the 40th Combat Aviation Brigade, gave his farewell speech as the unit wrapped up a successful mission in Kuwait. These photos were originally found here.
Learn MoreMust Love Black Hawks
Check out these photos of Aviators with the 82nd Combat Aviation Brigade, 82nd Airborne Division, during a sling load training event with 2nd Brigade Combat Team at Holland Drop Zone on Fort Bragg, N.C., on August 24, 2016. These photos were originally found here.
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