21st TSC Warrior of the Week
Cpl. Christ Souffrant is the administrative assistant to the 16th Sustainment Brigade command sergeant major. He was chosen as this week’s 21st Theater Sustainment Command Warrior of the Week. Cpl. Souffrant participated in a Q & A that can be found here. Congrats, Cpl. Souffrant!
Learn MoreNarragansett Bay Chapter Reflects on 9/11
The Narragansett Bay Chapter held an informal meeting to remember the events of 9/11. The meeting also consisted of President of the Chapter, LTC Andy Chevalier, doing a presentation during drill weekend, with all hands attending. At the end of the presentation, CW4 Mark De Souza, VP of Warrant Officer Affairs, queried the group to find the newest soldier in the group. Three unsure privates stood up and discussed their entry dates. The newest was found to be PVT Perez. Mr. De Souza then offered to sponsor him and provide him with a year membership to AAAA. The President also...
Learn MoreChief 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...
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