Medical Home Named After Fallen Pilot
A new Falcon Soldier Centered Medical Home was opened on May 28, 2015, on Hunter Army Airfield. The clinic was named in honor of Chief Warrant Officer 5 Curtis Scott Reagan, who passed away from a heart attack on the 3rd Combat Aviation Brigade deployment to Afghanistan on March 29, 2013. Seen in the photo, from left, are Command Sgt. Maj. George M. Dove, Command Sgt. Maj. Jeffrey Bridges, Maj. Kurt Reyes, Col. John D. Kline and Col. Kirk Eggleston cutting the ribbon at the dedication ceremony. This photo was taken by Sgt. William Begley, 3rd CAB Public Affairs. This...
Learn MoreRagin’ Cajun Chapter Hosts Golf Scramble
The AAAA Ragin’ Cajun Chapter hosted a golf scramble on May 30, 2015. Although the weather wasn’t ideal, the event was a great success. It was the Chapter’s first fundraiser and the members were able to raise $2,100 profit for the Chapter and a non-profit organization called The Warrior Angels Foundation. The Chapter was also able to recruit a new member! Congratulations on your successful event, Ragin’ Cajun Chapter! The photos were submitted by CPT Charles N. Hill.
Learn MoreNew ACUs – To Hit Stores July 1
The transition to new Army Combat Uniforms will begin next month. However, Soldiers should expect a lot of mixing and matching of camo items for the next few years. The transitional phase will take place over four years, designed to save the Army and Soldiers money. The new uniforms will have the Army’s new Operational Camouflage Pattern and eight design changes, which include a fold down collar design, as well as a reduction to two pen pockets on the sleeve. More information on the new uniform can be found here.
Learn MoreVeterans’ Employment Challenges
The USC Center for Innovation and Research on Veterans and Military Families recently conducted a qualitative study of Volunteers of America’s programs which exist to help veterans find and keep jobs. The report is based on a review of literature on the subject, along with interviewswith VOA service providers and veteran clients. One employment challenge that was discovered is the lack of perparation veterans acquired in regards to the transition process. Many veterans had unrealistic expectations about the jobs that they were qualified for, the level at which they entered the civilian workforce, how easily they would find a job,...
Learn MoreA Soldier’s Story
All of the staff at AAAA absolutely loved this video about Major Stephen Reich. MAJ Reich was a true hero! Learn about his story here.
Learn MoreUSA Wins Mini World Cup
The 7th Annual Mini World Cup took place in South Korea on May 24, 2015. The United States took home the win in the final against Nepal. Chief Warrant Officer 2 Adrian Wilson, who is the property book officer for the 2nd Combat Aviation Brigade, was a key player on the team. Way to go USA! This article was originally found here.
Learn MoreCol. John White Receives The Honorable Order of St. Michael Silver Award
Air Cav leadership chaired the Army Aviation Association of America Phantom Corps Chapter quarterly meeting at Fort Hood, Texas, on March 24, 2015. During the meeting, Col. John White, commander of the 21st Cavalry Brigade, was inducted into The Honorable Order of St. Michael Silver Award, and Mr. Donald Mobley was thanked for his 14 years of service as the chapter’s secretary and inducted into The Tribale Order of the Athapaskan. This article was originally submitted by SSG Christopher Calvert.
Learn MoreNightstalker Awarded Soldier’s Medal
Brig. Gen. Erik Peterson, the commanding general of the United States Army Special Operations Aviation Command, awards the Soldier’s Medal to Staff Sgt. Jeremy Samuels. SSG Samuels is a medic with the 160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment. He was awarded the Soldier’s Medal on May 20, 2015. Samuels received this award for acts of heroism during a 2014 multi-vehicle wreck near Fort Campbell, KY. This article was originally found here.
Learn MoreNorth Star Chapter Meeting
The AAAA North Star Chapter had a meeting on May 20, 2015. Chapter member, Mr. Jim Johns, is working on restoring a BT-13 from the WWII era. His plan is to deliver it in July 2015 to the WASP museum in Sweetwater, TX. Ms. Betty Strohfus, seen in the picture, whose name is on the BT-13 is the only remaining Minnesotan WASP still alive. Betty has spoken to the North Star Chapter in their past meetings and we hear that she is a blast! This story was originally submitted by MAJ Jeremy D. DeGier
Learn MoreFemale Blackhawk Pilot Talks About Life in U.S. Army National Guard
1LT Alexis Scully is a part of the U.S. Army Oregon National Guard’s 7/158 Aviation Battalion. In the video at the link below she talks about how she is living her dream as a Blackhawk pilot. 1LT Scully is training at CMTC/CCEM Wainwright in Alberta Canada for Maple Resolve 2015 which is where her unit is supporting combined forces training doing aviation medical evacuation missions for both real world and training. Find the video here.
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