U.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.
Learn More2-58 AOB Received Top Reenlistment Award
On December 14, 2015, Col. Andrew Doehring, Deputy Commanding Officer of the 11th Theater Aviation Command, presented the command team from 2-58 Airfield Operations Battalion (AOB), Lt. Col. Daniel McClintock and Command Sgt. Maj. Alan Mason, with the top reenlistment award. The top reenlistment award for the command is based on the total reenlistment percentage for the year. 2-58 AOB had the highest percentage for the entire year of 2015 by achieving 137% of their overall assigned reenlistment mission. Congratulations to the 2-58 AOB! This article was originally found here.
Learn MoreSoto Cano Base Members Donate During Chapel Hike
Individuals from 1-228th Aviation Regiment were involved in a hike to bring food and supplies to a village near Soto Cano Air Base, Honduras, on December 12, 2015. The hikes are coordinated with local community leaders to help bring donated goods to nearby villages most in need of the supplies. 150 hikers participated, and in addition to bringing supplies, were able to spend time with the local community members of the village. This article was originally found here.
Learn More16th Combat Aviation Brigade Leaders Join University Place Partners for Tree Lighting
The Mayor of University Place, Denise McCluskey, was joined by Col. William A. Ryan, III, 16th Combat Aviation Brigade commander and leaders from throughout the brigade at Winter Fest 2015 in University Place, Wash., on December 5, 2015. University Place and the 16th CAB are partners under 7th Infantry Division’s Community Connector Program. Happy Holidays to all! These photos were originally found here.
Learn MoreConnecticut Chapter Holiday Party
Members of the AAAA Connecticut Chapter gathered on Thursday, December 11, for a holiday party. During the festive gathering, a donation of $3,500 was made to House of Heroes from the Connecticut Chapter. The donation was accepted by the House of Heroes Chairman, Bill May. Additionally, during the Holiday party, CT Chapter VP Programs and Treasurer, Maureen Fino, received the Our Lady of Loreto Award.
Learn More18th Annual Randy Oler Operation Toy Drop Jump Day
U.S. Army paratroopers filled the sky at Sicily Drop Zone as friends and family watched during the 18th Annual Randy Oler Memorial Operation Toy Drop, hosted by U.S. Army Civil Affairs & Psychological Operations Command (Airborne), on December 5, 2015, at Fort Bragg, N.C. Operation Toy Drop is the world’s largest combined airborne operation and allows Soldiers the opportunity to help children in need everywhere receive toys for the holidays. This article was originally found here.
Learn MoreFORSCOM Grounds Aircraft for Safety Reviews After Recent Crashes
On Thursday, December 3, 2015, the Army grounded all aircraft in active-duty units across the country for the next five days in order to review safety and training procedures after two deadly helicopter crashes over the past two weeks. Gen. Robert Abrams, head of U.S. Army Forces Command at Fort Bragg, N.C. ordered the safety stand-down. He said Soldiers in all aviation units at 11 U.S. Army bases will review flight planning, operations standards, aircraft maintenance training, and supervisory responsibilities in order to avoid any future accidents. This article was originally found here.
Learn MoreTwo Pilots Killed in Ft. Campbell Helicopter Crash
Two pilots flying an AH-64D Apache from Fort Campbell were killed when the helicopter crashed during a training exercise on Wednesday, December 2, 2015. Fort Campbell Spokesman Maj. Allen Hill confirmed that the two-person helicopter of the 101st Combat Aviation Brigade went down during “routine training” 12 miles south of Fort Campbell at around 7 p.m. There has been no determination of the cause of the accident and it is under investigation by the U.S. Army Combat Readiness Center. The names of the two pilots are being withheld until their families are notified. This article was originally found here.
Learn MoreA Happy Thanksgiving from South Korea
Unit leaders from the 2nd Combat Aviation Brigade served a Thanksgiving meal for the Talon Warriors and family members who gathered at Camp Humphreys, South Korea. Happy Thanksgiving to all!
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