Alabama Army Aviation Training Center Set to Open
CAE USA, a company that specializes in aviation training, plans to begin offering flight training to U.S. Army Aviators at a training center set to open in Dothan next year as part of the company’s $75 million investment in the state. “Our new Dothan Training Center will provide the Army with a modern, flexible and cost-effective training solution specifically designed for the Army’s fixed-wing aviators,” said Ray Duquette, president and general manager of CAE USA. To read more about this new training center, click here.
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Students from the DeGlopper Air Assault School, XVIII Airborne Corps, run through rappelling drills from a UH-60M Black Hawk helicopter assigned to 2nd Assault Helicopter Battalion, 82nd Combat Aviation Brigade, 82nd Airborne Division, Fort Bragg, NC, on September 28, 2016. The school lasted for 10 days and taught the students basic rappel techniques, enhancing their capabilities on the battlefield. These photos were originally found here.
Learn MoreHouse of Heroes and Iron Mike Chapter Give Back
Former U.S. Army SPC Tarah Siekert served for 6.5 years, and has completed tours in Iraq and Afghanistan. She recently won the Stanley Build Your America contest, and received $10,000 worth of home repairs. Volunteers from the local AAAA Iron Mike Chapter located at Fort Bragg, NC completed work on the house on September 10, 2016 for Tarah and Zach Seikart. Volunteers from House of Heroes and the Iron Mike Chapter worked together to complete the home repairs. Great job!
Learn MoreChange in Leadership of 122nd Troop Command
Col. Zachary E. Maner is the outgoing commander of the 122nd Troop Command, Alabama Army National Guard. Col. Roger A. Presley is the incoming commander of that unit. Maner begins his next assignment as the Chief of Staff for the 135th Expeditionary Sustainment Command, Alabama Army National Guard. More than 150 service members from within the 122nd, select members of the Alabama Army National Guard leadership and guests that include families and friends of service members participated in the ceremony. This article was originally found here.
Learn More100th Training Division Welcomes New Commander
Two years after taking on the command role of the 100th Training Division, Brig. Gen. Jason L. Walrath addressed the division’s Soldiers family members and friends one final time as the outgoing commander during a Change of Command Ceremony at Brooks Parade Field, on September 11, 2016. Maj. Gen. A. C. Roper, commander of the 80th Training Command, administered the ceremony, and during his speech, praised Walrath for his exceptional leadership. Roper said, for two consecutive years under Walrath’s command, the Instructor of the Year winners at the 80th TC, the United States Army Reserve Command and U.S. Training and...
Learn MoreAlaska Army National Guard Commander Earns General’s Star
Joseph Streff, who serves as the commander of the Alaska Army National Guard and the assistant adjutant general – Army, was promoted from colonel to brigadier general during a ceremony at the Alaska National Guard Armory on Sept. 21. “It is a privilege to now wear this new rank as I serve as the Army commander,” Streff said. “From this day forward, we will continue to endeavor to make this a top-notch organization.” To read more about the ceremony and about BG Streff’s military experience, click here.
Learn MoreMaintaining 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....
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