Soldiers Spend Free Time Volunteering
Soldiers from the 603rd Aviation Support Battalion, 3rd Combat Aviation Brigade spent some of their free time by painting several classrooms and common areas at Myers Middle School in Savannah, GA, on July 17, 2015. Seen in the photos are Staff Sgt. Wade Cross, who helped to paint some tables, and Pvt. Trisha Fura who assisted in the painting of a classroom. This article was originally found here.
Learn MoreLockheed to Purchase United Technologies Corp’s Sikorsky for Over $8 Billion
It has been announced that Lockheed Martin Corp will be purchasing United Technologies Corp’s Sikorsky aircraft for over $8 billion. Textron Inc, a parent of Bell Helicopter, had submitted a bid for Sikorsky but dropped out once the price rose. Lockeed decided to move forward with the purchase, even with the large price tag, because it sees Sikorsky as a “signature company” that will ensure strong revenues in the medium term. This article was originally found here.
Learn MoreFort Rucker Opens New Commissary
On July 15, 2015 a new commissary opened on Fort Rucker. The store director, Bobby Ward, with the help of Joseph H. Jeu, Director and CEO of the Defense Commissary Agency, and Russell Hall, Deputy to the Commanding General, U.S. Army Aviation Center for Excellence, cut the ceremonial ribbon to open the Fort Rucker commissary. The commissary is fully stocked with fresh produce including melons, pluots, and peaches, and there is a new deli that has everything from hot wings to sushi! Sounds like a great place to do some shopping! This article was originally found here.
Learn More1st Infantry Division Combat Aviation Brigade Change of Command
1st Infantry Division, Fort Riley, Kansas, held a Change of Command ceremony on 8 July 2015 at Cavalry Parade Field. The brigade colors were passed from outgoing Commander COL Matthew R. Lewis, to incoming Commander COL John M. Cyrulik by 1st Infantry Division Commanding General for Maneuver BG John S. Kolasheski. The video of this ceremony can be found here.
Learn More97th Warrant Officer Corps Birthday
Warrant officers of the 4th Sustainment Command (Expeditionary), 77th Sustainment Brigade, 757th Transportation Battalion, 2/135th Aviation Battalion and 30th Armored Brigade Combat Team joined together at Fort Hood, Texas, on July 10 to celebrate the 97th warrant officer corps birthday. Brig. Gen. Kenneth Jones, Commanding General, 4th Sustainment Command (Expeditionary) along with Chief Warrant Officer 5 Richard Friedberg, commanding chief warrant officer, 4th Sustainment Command (Expeditionary), addressed the audience during the birthday celebration. Happy birthday! This article was originally found here.
Learn MoreFort Eustis Tribute to Nation’s Independence
The 128th Aviation Brigade participated in the Salute to the Nation Ceremony at Seay Plaza on Fort Eustis, VA, on July 4, 2015. During the ceremony, cannons fired 50 rounds, one for each state. While the cannons were being fired, U.S. Army Soldiers carried the 50 state flags to the center of the plaza during the celebration. Happy birthday to our great Nation! This article was originally found here.
Learn MoreCombat Aviation Brigade Soldiers Help Lead All-Army Soccer Team to Victory
The All-Army Soccer Team won the Armed Forces Soccer Tournament in Miramar, California, on May 20, 2015. The All-Army team goalie, Sgt. Hector Zapata, is an AH-64 Apache repairer, with Company C, 4th Aviation Reconnaissance Battalion, 4th Aviation Regiment, 4th Combat Aviation Brigade, 4th Infantry Division, and helped lead the team to victory. Sgt. Hector Zapata can be seen working on the Apache in the below picture. Great job team! This article was originally found here.
Learn MoreMemorial for AAAA Founder
A memorial was held today, July 6, 2015, for Art Kesten, who founded the Army Aviation Association of America. The memorial was held at the Arlington Cemetery Columbarium. Arthur H. Kesten, 92, who with his wife Dotty co-founded both Army Aviation Magazine in 1953 and the Army Aviation Association of America in 1957, is survived by Dotty, his son Dale, daughter Lynn, and granddaughters Lauren and Shannon. There is no doubt that without Art and Dotty the AAAA would not be what it is today. They were inducted together to the Army Aviation Hall of Fame in 1975. We owe...
Learn More11th Aviation Pins Commander with Star
Brig. Gen. Scott Morcomb was promoted to the rank of brigadier general in a ceremony at Godman Army Airfield on Fort Knox, this past Saturday. Brig. Gen. Morcomb was quoted as saying “I was asked how do you become a General Officer? … Worry more about accomplishing the mission than about getting promoted. Worry more about the respect of the Soldiers that work for you and their trust, than what your boss thinks of you. Take care of your family, because without them none of this is worth it. And never lose your faith or passion….” This article was originally...
Learn MoreHeavy Lifting
Check out this cool video of the 2-104th General Support Aviation Battalion and the 2nd Infantry Brigade Combat Team, 28th Infantry Division using a CH-47 Chinook helicopter to perform cargo sling load exercises during Annual Training at Camp Grayling, MI.
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