Chief of Staff of the Army Visits 101st, Fort Campbell
The 39th Chief of Staff of the Army visited with the commanding general of the 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault) and Fort Campbell, along with other senior leaders during a luncheon at the 2nd Brigade Combat Team’s dining facility on September 11. Gen. Mark Milley discussed with Maj. Gen. Gary Volesky and brigade commanders and command sergeants major his vision for the Army and addressed issues facing the Army moving forward. During his visit, Gen. Milley also brought up his number-one priority for the Army – readiness. This article was originally found here.
Learn MoreRemembering 9/11
Dear AAAA members, Today marks the 14th anniversary of September 11. Our thoughts and prayers are with all those who lost loved ones on that tragic day. Thank you to those who have served and who continue to serve our great country and fight for our freedom. We will never forget. God Bless America! Above the best! E.J. Sinclair Brigadier General, U.S. Army, RetiredPresident, AAAA
Learn MoreInactivation Ceremony for 3rd Squadron, 17th Cavalry Regiment
Since the Army has retired the OH-58D Kiowa Warrior helicopter, the inactivation of Kiowa Squadrons has occured across the Army. On September 1, 2015, at Hunter Army Airfield, the 3rd Squadron, 17th Cavalry Regiment cased its colors for the final time. The full article on the inactivation ceremony can be found here.
Learn MorePilot’s-Eye View
A view through the gunner’s window as two UH-60 Black Hawk helicopters assigned to Task Force Eagle Assault, 101st Combat Aviation Brigade transport Train, Advise, Assist Command – East leaders and advisers to the Afghan National Police Regional Training Center, on April 28, 2015. These photos were originally found here.
Learn MoreSoldier is Walking 3,000 Miles to Raise Awareness for Veterans
Neil Davis, originally from Scotland, is on a 3,178-mile journey he is calling “Not Broken, Just Damaged Walk Across America. He is doing this walk to raise funds and awareness for the charities Combat Stress in the UK and the Wounded Warrior Project in the United States. Neil Davis has served in both British and American forces. His journey began on August 1, in Cape Cod, and will end at Huntington Beach, California. He is hoping to complete the walk in 108 days. If you want to keep up with his whereabouts and updates to his journey, follow his Facebook...
Learn MoreAll Women Flight Crew
Check out this awesome video we found about an all women flight crew from the 185th Theater Aviation Brigade. In the video the women share their experiences as being females in aviation. Way to go!
Learn More34th Combat Aviation Brigade Changes Command
Brig. Gen. William J. Lieder, deputy commanding general 34th Infantry Division, hands the 34th Combat Aviation Brigade guidon to the new 34th CAB Commander, Col. Shawn P. Manke. Manke is taking command from Col. Gregory A. Thingvold. Congrats to Col. Manke! This article was originally found here.
Learn MoreCalifornia Guard Chinook Helps Fight Wildfires
A California Army National Guard CH-47 Chinook from 1st Battalion, 126th Aviation Regiment, out of Stockton, California, empties water from a Bambi bucket to douse a wildfire in Shasta County, on August 18, 2015. The Chinook was just one part of an effort to battle more than a dozen wildfires burning in California simultaneously. In the photos one can see Chief Warrant Officer 4 Craig Hannon, pilot commander, checking his CH-47 Chinook prior to taking off for the mission. Shown in the group photo: Sgt. Kyle Reeves, Staff Sgt. Jason Hangaard, Capt. Eric Gomberg and Battalion Chief Mike Matheson from...
Learn MoreArmy Ranger School to Graduate its First Female Students
Two female Soldiers will graduate from the Army’s Ranger School on Friday, August 21, 2015, becoming the first women to complete one of the U.S. military’s premier courses to develop elite fighters and leaders. They are Capt. Kristen Griest and 1st Lt. Shaye Haver. The Ranger School had only first opened its doors to women this past April. This accomplishment is a major breakthrough for women in the armed services. Although the women will be permitted to wear the prestigious black and gold Ranger Tab on their uniforms, they are still not permitted to try out for the elite 75th...
Learn MoreOne Last Flight
Col. Scott Perry, assistant division commander, 28th Infantry Division, took his last flight on Thursday, August 13, 2015, from Muir Airfield on Fort Indiantown Gap, Annville, Pa. Perry commanded the 2nd Battalion, 104th Aviation, in Iraq from 2009-2010 and served as a combat pilot in Black Hawk helicopters during that deployment. Perry walked through an arch of water created by three fire trucks, marking the end of more than 30 years of flying. The arch of water is a traditional final salute for the pilot leaving flight status. Perry will continue to serve in the Pennsylvania National Guard on the...
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