Texas National Guard Tackles Severe Weather
Guardsmen with the 2-149th General Support Aviation Battalion, 36th Infantry Division, Texas Army National Guard, conduct preventative maintenance checks and services on a UH-60 Black Hawk before a medevac flood mission at the San Antonio Army Aviation Support Facility, on June 2, 2016. More than 250 members of the Texas Military Department are mobilized in support of the flooding in south central Texas and have evacuated over 500 people. These photos were originally found here.
Learn MoreRemembering D-Day
Let us take a moment to remember the epochal D-Day invasion of Normandy 72 years ago that helped the Allies to defeat Hitler. D-Day can be considered one of the world’s most consequential battles. Approximately 160,000 American, British, Canadian, and French troops took part in the invasion of northwest France, known as Operation Overlord. Over 9,000 Allied forces were killed or wounded. The Allied landing led to the liberation of France and marked the turning point in the European theater of World War 2.
Learn More1-111th Aviation Regiment Deploys
The 1st Battalion, 111th Aviation Regiment held an official departure ceremony at Cecil Field in Jacksonville on June 2, 2016. During the ceremony, Lt. Col. Alexander Harlemore, commander of the 1-111th, spoke to the large crowd of family members and distinguished guests. The 1-111th will be deploying to Southwest Asia and the Middle East in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. These photos were originally found here.
Learn MoreTwo U.S. Troops Injured During ISIS Attacks
Two American troops were injured over the weekend in separate attacks by Islamic State militants in Iraq and Syria, marking the first time the U.S. military has publicly disclosed a casualty among troops deployed to Syria. The injuries occured during the Memorial Day weekend. Pentagon spokesman Navy Capt. Jeff Davis said both troops were injured by indirect fire while conducting train-advise-and-assist missions. He told reporters “In both cases, these were people operating behind the forward line of troops. They were not on the front lines; they were not engaged in active combat . . . they were not out trigger-pulling...
Learn More2016 All American Week Flag Football
Here are some great photos of Soldiers playing in the flag football event of All American Week 2016, in Fort Bragg, NC on May 24. This year’s theme from All American Week is “Tomorrow’s Force, Today!” and highlights the capabilities and achievements of Paratroopers of the Division in events ranging from sports to airborne operations and combat fitness tests. These photos were originally found here, and taken by Staff Sgt. Chrisopher Freeman/82nd CAB PAO).
Learn MoreBlack Hawk Pilot Follows in Father’s Footsteps
California Guard Col. Laura Yeager will be promoted to Brigadier General on May 31, 2016. Yeager, who flew Black Hawk helicopters in Iraq, will be one of two female generals serving in the California National Guard, and the fourth in California Guard History. Her father, California Guard retired Maj. Gen. Robert Brandt, was also an Army Aviator. Congratulations to Col. Yeager on her upcoming promotion! This article was originally found here.
Learn More16th CAB Welcomes Vietnam Veterans at JBLM
A group of Vietnam Veterans visited Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash., on May 20, 2016. The Angry Skipper Association is a group of Vietnam-era aviators who served with Delta Company, 2nd Battalion, 8th Cavalry Regiment, 1st Cavalry Division. Soldiers assigned to the 16th Combat Aviation Brigade, 7th Infantry Division were able to spend time, and talk with the Veterans. Looks like everyone had a great time. This article was originally found here.
Learn MoreYour Voice Counts
Did you attend the 2016 Army Aviation Mission Solutions Summit? If you did, please fill out the Attendee Survey by Monday, May 23. We value your opinion and your voice counts! We are asking you to take a few mintues to complete the survey. Your input will allow us to enhance your overall experience at future Summits. And don’t forget to save the date for next year’s Summit – April 26-29, 2017 back at the Gaylord Opryland Hotel & Convention Center in Nashville!
Learn MoreA Look Inside What It Means to Be a Crew Chief
Check out this neat video of Army Sergeant Raul Deck, who gives viewers an inside look into what it means to be a CH47 Crew Chief. Keep up the great work SGT Deck!
Learn More185th Aviation Brigade Transitions Back to Reserve Status
Soldiers from the 185th Aviation Brigade returned to normal operations at their home base on May 14 after a Southwest Asia deployment in support of Operation Inherent Resolve. While deployed to Kuwait, the 185th assumed command of all Army aviation assets within U.S. Army Central Command’s area of responsibility, which included subordinate commands from both active Army and National Guard elements from across the United States. With the mission complete, the Soldiers of the 185th are now transitioning back into Citizen Soldiers and trying to reclaim civilian lives placed on hold for many months. This complete article can be found...
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