Division West Releases Service Data, Photos of Soldiers Killed in UH-60L Black Hawk Crash
Photos and service data for the four Soldiers killed in a UH-60L Black Hawk helicopter crash were released. The crash occured sometime after 5:49 p.m. in the northeast portion of the Fort Hood Training area on November 23. All four crew members were assigned to 2nd Battalion, 291st Aviation Regiment, First Army Division West. The aircraft, assigned to the 7th Battalion, 158th Aviation Regiment was on a routine training mission. The individuals were Sgt. 1st Class Toby A. Childers, Chief Warrant Officer 3 Stephen B. Cooley, Sgt. 1st Class Jason M. Smith, and Chief Warrant Officer 3 Michael F. Tharp....
Learn MoreArmy Dustoff Pilot Michael Novosel
Here at Quad-A Headquarters we recently came upon this excellent video about Army Dustoff Pilot Michael Novosel, and we wanted to share with our members! Check out the video here.
Learn MoreT.I.M. F.A.C.E. Announcment for PEO Aviation
Brigadier General Robert Marion, Program Executive Officer (PEO), Aviation, will host a Technical Interchange Meeting on the Future Airborne Capability Environment (FACETM) open architecture initiative on 2 February 2016, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., at the South Exhibit Hall of the Von Braun Civic Center in Huntsville. Lieutenant General Michael E. Williamson, Military Deputy to the Army Acquisition Executive, will be the keynote speaker. This forum is open to the public and no registration is required. For more info, http://www.opengroup.org/face or call (256) 876-2708.
Learn MoreTwo Army Pilots Killed in Apache Crash in South Korea
Two pilots were killed Monday when their AH-64 Apache helicopter crashed in South Korea, Army officials confirmed. The accident occured 4:30 a.m. Eastern time, approximately 50 miles east of Camp Humphreys. The pilots, who were with the 2nd Combat Aviation Brigade, were on a routine training mission; the helicopter crashed in a mountainous area near a city named Wonju. The names of the pilots have not yet been released at this time. It is too early to say what caused the crash. A team from the Army Combat Readiness Center at Fort Rucker, Alabama, is expected to conduct an investigation....
Learn More4th Battalion, 3rd Aviation Regiment Transfer of Authority Ceremony
Lieutenant Col. Phillip W. Mazingo, the commander of the 4th Battalion, 3rd Aviation Regiment and Command Sgt. Maj. Saunya L. Knox, the Battalion Sergeant Major, participate in a transfer of authority ceremony, on November 18, 2015 at Storck Barracks, Illesheim, Germany. The 4th Battalion, 3rd Aviation Regiment deployed from Hunter Army Airfield, Ga., to Illesheim Army Airfield, Germany in March of 2015 in support of Operation Atlantic Resolve as the first rotational Aviation task force in Europe.
Learn MoreHelp With Costs for Holiday Travel Home
Junior enlisted service members can get help paying for their travel home from their military bases during the holidays, thanks to a partnership between the nonprofit Armed Services YMCA and The Jack Daniel Distillery. Operation Ride Home is open to active-duty members in paygrades E-4 and below, in all branches of service, single or married, who otherwise might not be able to afford to travel home for the holidays. Family members of married troops also are eligible. The program offers either a voucher for a plane ticket, limited to $400 per person; or a prepaid debit card for $100 per...
Learn More2015 Donald F. Luce Depot Maintenance Artisan Award
Mr. Matthew Harold Linsley Gorman is an expert in the field of structural repair and has an innate sense of what is required for the aircraft and production to move to the next level. His integrity is without question as he is unfailingly by the book and ensures quality is built into every aircraft. When a Pavehawk aircraft experienced huge setbacks in airframe production he provided dedicated support until corrected, including working many additional hours and weekends. He had and still maintains a 100 percent first pass yield, meaning no defects for work completed. While working aircraft 3PJ03, he saw...
Learn MoreSoldiers Keep Apache Aircraft Flying
Here are some photos of Soldiers with Bravo Company, 122nd Aviation Support Battalion, 82nd Combat Aviation Brigade, all working on an AH-64 Apache, during a 500 flight hour phase maintenance on Simmons Army Airfield, Fort Bragg, N.C., on November 9, 2015. Pictured in the photos are Spc. Justin Knowles, Spc. William Thalacker, both AH-64 helicopter repairers, and Spc. Patrick Travis, an aircraft structural repairer. Great work! These photos were originally found here.
Learn More3-227th Aviation Regiment, 1st ACB Deploys to Germany for OAR
Soldiers of the 3rd Battalion, 227th Aviation Regiment, 1st Air Combat Brigade, 1st Cavalry Division Main Body arrived at Nuernberg Airport in Germany on November 10, 2015. The battalion is deploying to support Operation Atlantic Reserve, which is an U.S. Army Europe-led land force assurance training to enhance multinational interoperability, strengthen relationships among allied militaries, contribute to regional stability and demonstrate U.S. commitment to NATO. These photos were originally found here.
Learn MoreTennessee Army National Guard Team Runs Nearly 200 Miles for Charity
Twelve Soldiers from the Tennessee Army National Guard’s 1/230th Air Cavalry Squadron, based at Joint Base Berry Field in Nashville, Tenn., took this photo together at the finish line after completing a nearly 200 mile Ragnar Relay on October 24, 2015. The Soldiers came together to raise money for the Fallen Aviator Memorial Scholarship Fund, which was established by the Volunteer Chapter of the Army Aviation Association of America. The fund honors those who have made the ultimate sacrifice in the line of duty. Great job team! This article was originallly found here.
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