Army Aviation Support Facility #2 Has 30-Year Reunion
The Army Aviation Support Facility #2 brought together Soldiers from the past and present for a reunion in Salina, Kansas, on October 24, 2015. The reunion was a time to share stories and enjoy camaraderie in celebration of the Facility’s 30-year anniversary. Check out a video from the event here.
Learn MoreTask Force Longknife Soldiers Train for Deployment
Members of Task Force Longknife, 40th Combat Aviation Brigade, train for their future deployment at Fort Hood, Texas. The 40th CAB is training to deploy to Kuwait to support stability operations in 2016. These photos were originally found here.
Learn MoreArizona Aviation Guardsmen Deploy to Kuwait
The 640th Aviation Support Battalion held a deployment ceremony at Army Aviation Support Facility No. 2 in Marana, Ariz., on October 1, 2015. Family and friends gathered to bid their Soldiers farewell for their tours. These photos were originally found here.
Learn MoreNew Commander for National Guard Explosive Ordnance Disposal Troops
Lt. Col. Jason Souza, a veteran of the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq, will take command of the New York Army National Guard’s 501st Ordnance Battalion, a headquarters unit that controls up to five explosive ordnance disposal companies, on Saturday, October 17, 2015, during a ceremony at the Armed Forces Readiness Center in Scotia-Glenville. For more information on Lt. Col. Souza’s background, click here.
Learn More1-168th Aviation Regiment Deployment Ceremony
Members of 1st Battalion, 168th Aviation Regiment, participated in a deployment ceremony on October 4, 2015, for their deployment early next year to the Middle East. Hundreds of Soldiers and family members packed the Army Aviation Support Facility, where the ceremony was held on Joint Base Lewis-McChord. This article was originally found here.
Learn MoreMedic Saves the Day
California Army National Guard Spc. Nicholas Hamett, a medic wiht Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 40th Combat Aviation Brigade, receives his Army Commendation Medal from his company commander, Capt. Cameron Baker at their home station in Fresno, Calif., Sept. 12, 2015. Hamett received the award for performing first aid on a Soldier with a spinal injury during Annual Training at Camp Roberts, Calif., Aug. 21. This article was originally found here.
Learn MoreSSG Fink Named Army Best Warrior
Staff Sgt. Andrew Fink, a healthcare specialist with the 409th Area Support Medical Company, 807th Medical Command (Deployment Support) was named the U.S. Army Noncommissioned Officer of the Year, on October 12, after competing in a weeklong Best Warrior competition held at Fort A.P. Hill, Virginia. This is the fourth time in nine years that a U.S. Army Reserve Soldier as been named the U.S. Army’s Best Warrior. Congrats to SSG Fink! This article was originally found here.
Learn MoreChinook Unit from Oregon Deploys to Kuwait
Soldiers from 1-168 Aviation Oregon National Guard gathered on October 3, 2015, at the Army Aviation Support Facility in Pendleton, Oregon, for their deployment ceremony. Oregon’s Secretary of State, Jeanne Atkins, and Brig. Gen. Michael Stencel, Adjutant General, were both present and spoke at the ceremony. The unit will be deployed to Kuwait where they will transport soldiers and equipment throughout the region using CH-47 Chinook helicopters. Check out the video of the ceremony here.
Learn MoreSupporting more than just Army National Guard (ARNG) training
By Mr. Greg Alexander / Aviation and Safety Division, Army National Guard Bureau: The Army National Guard has over 47 Airfields (AAF) and Heliports (AHP) located throughout the lower 48 States and in Alaska. With the exception of a few, most ARNG aviation units and aircraft are not based at these airfields; they are based at metropolitan airports. Therefore, ARNG airfields are training sites where Army National Guard units and aviators go to conduct specialized training. These airfields and training sites are open to all services and Government agencies, and can also support other training requirements as approved. Among the list...
Learn More103rd Troop Change of Command
Col. Roger Pukahi is the new commander of the 103rd Troop Command. He gave his remarks during the 103rd Troop Command change of command ceremony at the Hawaii Army National Guard Armory on October 3, 2015. Pukahi’s experience as a rotary-wing aviator will benefit him during his command of the 103rd Troop Command, which is largely made up of Soldiers from Company B, 777th Aviation Support Battalion. Congrats to Col. Pukahi! This article was originally found here.
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