82nd Airborne Jump Over Fort Bragg
Check out a video here of U.S. Army paratroopers from the 82nd Airborne Division as they conduct a routine proficiency jump out of an Air Force C-130 over Sicily Drop Zone on Fort Bragg, N.C., on January 16, 2016. Paratroopers were participating in a Saturday Proficiency Jump Program (SPJP) jump to maintain their jump status. The SPJP is a program designed to improve jumper currency across the XVIII Airborne Corps and to provide soldiers families exposure to airborne operations.
Learn MoreArmy’s Top Aviator Meets with Soldiers from 12th Combat Aviation Brigade
Maj. Gen. Michael D. Lundy, met with Soldiers of 12th Combat Aviation Brigade to discuss the state of Army Aviation on January 4, 2016, at Katterbach Army Airfield. The photos were taken by Sgt. Thomas Mort of the 12th CAB.
Learn MoreVeterans of 138th Save Desert Storm Aircraft
Veterans of the 138th Aviation Company (EW) saved an example of one of the aircraft they flew during Desert Storm. On November 14, 2015 Veterans of the 138th Aviation Company marched in the Orlando Veterans Day Parade alongside one of the RU-21A’s the unit flew during Desert Storm. The aircraft, part of the Cefirm Leader system was initially fielded in the early 1970’s and later turned over to the U.S. Army Reserves. While with the Reserves, the aircraft were deployed to Central America in 1982 for Operation Royal Duke, and later flew many PARPRO and Counter Drug Missions before being...
Learn MoreCH-53 Search and Rescue Suspended
U.S. Coast Guard Capt. James D. Jenkins, District 14 chief of staff, and Marine Brig. Gen. Russell A. Sanborn, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing commanding general, announced the suspension of search and rescue efforts for 12 Marines in a press conference at the Pacific War Memorial aboard Marine Corps Base Hawaii, Jan. 19, 2016. The search for two CW-53E Super Stallion helicopters with Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 463, which were involved in an incident off of the North Shore of Oahu, Hawaii, Jan. 14. The search ended after five days. This article was originally found here.
Learn MoreFalcon Pilot Takes Last Flight
Chief Warrant Officer 5 Anthony Born, standardization officer, 3rd Combat Aviation Brigade, took his final flight on Hunter Army Airfield on January 6, 2016. CW5 Born celebrated with Senior leaders, and with an improvised final flight spray down from Lt. Col. John Broam, commander, 3rd Squadron, 17th Cavalry Regiment, ending his 29 years of Army service. Congratulations to CW5 Born for an incredible Army Aviation career. This article was originally found here.
Learn MoreBrawler Battalion Welcomes New Commander
The 3rd Combat Aviation Brigade commander, Col. Jeffrey Becker, handed the battalion colors to the new commander of 4th Battalion, 3rd Aviation Regiment, Lt. Col. Jennifer A. Mykins, during a change of command ceremony on Hunter Army Airfield, on January 7, 2016. Congratulations to Lt. Col. Mykins! This article was originally found here.
Learn MoreArmy Announces Iraq, Afghanistan Deployments for 1,800 Soldiers
Approximately 1,800 Soldiers from two separate units will deploy to the war zone in the upcoming months, the Army announced today, January 8, 2016. About 1,300 Soldiers will deploy to Iraq this spring to support Operation Inherent Resolve. The remaining Soldiers will deploy to Afghanistan to support Operation Freedom’s Sentinel. The units that will be deploying are 2nd Brigade Command Team, 101st Airborne Division of Fort Campbell, KY and 2nd Battalion, 87th Infantry Regiment of Fort Drum, NY. These deployments are a part of the regular rotation of forces. However, Gen. John Campbell, the top U.S. commander in Afghanistan, recently...
Learn MoreUSO Hosts Meet & Greet With Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders
The USO at Camp Buehring, Kuwait, hosted a meet-and-greet with the Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders on Christmas night. It looks like everyone had a great time! Check out the video here.
Learn MoreU.S. Troops Killed Near Bagram
In Kabul, Afghanistan, a suicide attacker rammed an explosives-laden motorcycle into a joint NATO-Afghan patrol on Monday, December 21, 2015, killing six American troops, in addition to wounding two U.S. troops and an Afghan citizen. The Soldiers were targeted as they moved through a village near Bagram Airfield, the largest U.S. millitary facility in Afghanistan. The Taliban claimed responsibility. This has been the deadliest attack on international forces since August. Our thoughts and prayers go out to the victim’s families. This article was originally found here.
Learn More351st Aviation Support Battalion Returns From Deployment
A group of South Carolina National Guard Soldiers from the 351st Aviation Support Battalion were greeted at Columbia Metro Airport when they returned home on December 15, 2015, from their deployment in Kuwait, just in time for the holidays! Welcome home and thank you for your service! This article was originally found here.
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