Iron 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.
Learn More“Demon” Brigade Cases Colors Ahead of Afghanistan Deployment
Soldiers of the 1st CAB held a colors casing ceremony at Fort Riley’s historic Cavalry Parade Field on August 15, 2016. The “Demon” brigade is set to deploy to Afghanistan as part of a regular rotation of forces in support of Operation Resolute Support and Operation Freedom’s Sentinel, where they will conduct full-spectrum aviation operations promoting security and stability in the region. Check out a video of the ceremony here.
Learn MoreCAB Soldiers Qualify With the M9
Check out this video of Soldiers from Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 28th Combat Aviation Brigade, Pennsylvania Army National Guard participate in M9 pistol qualification at Fort Indiantown Gap, on August 21, 2016. Regardless of the weather conditions, 28th CAB Soldiers conduct this qualification regularly to ensure proficiency in fundamental soldier skills and to maintain combat readiness.
Learn More1-111th On Deck
The 1-111th Aviation Regiment teamed up with crew members of the USS Ponce to conduct deck landing qualifications on August 15, 2016. The National Guard Unit’s are currently deployed to Camp Beuhring, Kuwait, trained to land their CH-47 chinooks on a Navy vessel while underway. Check out this video to see footage of the landing, and why this qualification was so important to the Aviation unit.
Learn MoreMississippi Guard Unit Wins National Maintenance Award
Staff Sgt. Jack T. Marsh accepted the National Guard Bureau Award for Maintenance Excellence on behalf of Company D, 1st Battalion, 185th Regiment, from Brig. Gen. John Rhodes, commander, 66th Troop Command, during a ceremony at Hawkins Field, on August 13, 2016. Photo by Sgt. DeUndra Brown, 102d Public Affairs Detachment. Originally found here.
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