Soldiers Earn Medals for Quick Reaction to Fiery Crash
Spc. Benjamin Rogers was driving home with his family when he came across the accident; a vehicle had struck a tree and had caught on fire. Rogers saw that the driver was stuck inside the vehicle. Making proper use of his training, Rogers, a Black Hawk helicopter repairer with D Company, 2nd Aviation Assault Battalion, 82nd Combat Aviation Brigade, acted quickly and calmly. Along with help from his son, Spc. Rogers attempted to subdue the fire. Minutes after Roger found the vehicle, Gassaway, a military police officer with Headquarters and Headquarters Detachment, 503rd Military Police Battalion, 16th Military Police Brigade,...
Learn MoreBlackhawk Flyover
Check out this video footage of a Blackhawk Flyover before an MLB Fort Bragg Game on July 3, courtesy of the 82nd Combat Aviation Brigade, 82nd Airborne Division. The video was taken by U.S. Army Sgt. Anthony Hewitt, of the 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 82nd Airborne Division.
Learn MoreIndependence Day
Dear AAAA Members, This Fourth of July, we celebrate the Declaration of Independence. As we enjoy picnics, parades, fireworks and time spent with family and friends, let us remember to give thanks to the men and women who have sacrificed to defend our liberty and our rights. To those in our AAAA family who have served and who continue to serve, we thank you, we are grateful for you and we will always support you and your family! Have a happy and safe Independence Day! E.J. Sinclair Brigadier General, U.S. Army, Retired President, AAAA “Supporting the U.S. Army Aviation Soldier...
Learn MoreFinal Deployment for Army’s Kiowa Helicopters
Members of 1st Squadron, 17th Cavalry Regiment, 82nd Combat Aviation Brigade, arrived in South Korea earlier this month to complete the Kiowa’s final deployment. In nine months, the unit will return to Fort Bragg, North Carolina, and the unit’s OH-58Ds helicopters will be replaced with more modern AH-64D Apaches. The National Guard’s Apaches will be redistributed to the Army in exchange for UH-60 Black Hawks. The transition is a product of the Army’s Aviation Restructuring Initiative; a controversial five-year plan to retire “legacy systems” like the 50-year-old Kiowa, and to make use of newer technologies while maximizing the number of...
Learn MoreHuey Pilot to Receive Medal of Honor 5 Decades Later
The White House announced on Tuesday afternoon that Charles Kettles will be receiving the Medal of Honor from President Obama on July 18. The details of heroism that will see Kettles receive this award come back clearly and quickly even five decades later. Kettles, who is now 86, recalls the events of May 15, 1967: flying his UH-1 helicopter time after time into the withering fire to save the lives of dozens of soldiers being ambushed by North Vietnamese troops in the Song Tau Cau river valley; nursing the shot-up, overloaded bird out of harm’s way with the final 8...
Learn MoreFlight Company Prepares for Deployment
Check out this video which shows footage of Soldiers with Company B, 1st Battalion, 111th Aviation Regiment training at Fort Hood, Texas, in order to prepare for their upcoming deployment overseas. We wish them all the best on their deployment, and pray for a quick return.
Learn More12th Combat Aviation Brigade Spouse Day
Spouses of the 12th Combat Aviation Brigade participated in Combat Spouse Day on May 13, 2016, at Oberdachstetten Range Complex in Bavaria, Germany. Military spouses participated in a variety of activities including an obstacle course, marksmanship, and tug-of-war. Check out video footage of the event here. Looks like everyone had a great time!
Learn MoreFather’s Day Greeting
Check out this video here from Sgt. Christen Owens, from the 4th Infantry Division, Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, who wanted to wish her dad a Happy Father’s Day!
Learn More10th CAB Honors Fallen Heroes
The 10th Combat Aviation Brigade held dedication ceremonies for 1st Sgt. Billy J. Siercks, Capt. Aaron Blanchard, and 1st Lt. Robert J. Hess, who all made the ultimate sacrifice, at Wheeler-Sack Army Airfield, New York, on May 24, 2016. Col. Michael C. McCurry, commander, gave a speech during the ceremony. Family members helped to unveil plaques that were designed to honor the Soldiers. We salute our Fallen Heroes. These photos were originally found here.
Learn More77th Combat Aviation Brigade Deployment Ceremony
Arkansas Army National Guard soldiers of the 77th Combat Aviation Brigade said goodbye to family and friends recently as they took part in a departure ceremony in preparation for their upcoming mission in the Middle East. Some video footage from the ceremony can be seen here.
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