Army Ranger School to Graduate its First Female Students
Two female Soldiers will graduate from the Army’s Ranger School on Friday, August 21, 2015, becoming the first women to complete one of the U.S. military’s premier courses to develop elite fighters and leaders. They are Capt. Kristen Griest and 1st Lt. Shaye Haver. The Ranger School had only first opened its doors to women this past April. This accomplishment is a major breakthrough for women in the armed services. Although the women will be permitted to wear the prestigious black and gold Ranger Tab on their uniforms, they are still not permitted to try out for the elite 75th...
Learn MoreOne Last Flight
Col. Scott Perry, assistant division commander, 28th Infantry Division, took his last flight on Thursday, August 13, 2015, from Muir Airfield on Fort Indiantown Gap, Annville, Pa. Perry commanded the 2nd Battalion, 104th Aviation, in Iraq from 2009-2010 and served as a combat pilot in Black Hawk helicopters during that deployment. Perry walked through an arch of water created by three fire trucks, marking the end of more than 30 years of flying. The arch of water is a traditional final salute for the pilot leaving flight status. Perry will continue to serve in the Pennsylvania National Guard on the...
Learn More2nd CAB Soldier Saves Life
Cpl. Tristan L. Booth, a native of Maple Valley, Wash., and the senior cable system installer/maintainer from the Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 2nd Combat Aviation Brigade, received an Army Commendation Medal on August 5, 2015, at a command operations and information center on Camp Humphreys, South Korea. Booth was recognized for his efforts in saving a Korean civilian’s life. Amazing job, Cpl. Booth! This article was originally found here.
Learn More2-228th Aviation Regiment ‘Winged Warriors’ Welcome New Commander
Lt. Col. Geoffrey Jeram assumed command of 2-228th Aviation Regiment in a ceremony at its headquarters on Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, on Sunday, August 9, 2015. In his first official act as the new commander, Jeram received the battalion colors from Col. William Clark, 244th Aviation Brigade Commander. Lt. Col. Jeram addressed his officers and soldiers during the ceremony as well. Congrats to Lt. Col. Jeram! This article was originally found here.
Learn MoreConnecticut Chapter Golf Tournament
The AAAA Connecticut Chapter hosted a successful Golf Tournament on August 6, 2015. The Chapter was able to gather many sponsors, and there was a great turnout of players! Looks like a great time was had by all!
Learn MoreOregon Army National Guard Helps Fire Suppression
Chief Warrant Officer 4 Dennis Cooper, Chief Warrant Officer 2 Logan Bass, pilots, and crew chief Spc. Beth Bechard, with Charlie Company, 7-158th Aviation, part of the Oregon Army National Guard, helped to drop water on target locations in support of fire suppression efforts at the Stouts Fire, on August 3, near Roseburg, Oregon. The Black Hawk helicopter is equipped with a bucket that can hold approximately 500 gallons of water.The Chinook is capable of holding up to 2,000 gallons of water. Great job, team! This article was originally found here.
Learn MoreVoodoo Chapter Golf Tournament
The AAAA Voodoo Chapter hosted their 9th Annual Golf Tournament on June 29, 2015. Trophies and door prizes were given out, and the Chapter was able to gather several sponsors! The tournament was a great success!
Learn MoreWelcome Home 3rd CAB!
Families of Soldiers from the 2nd Battalion, 3rd Aviation Regiment, 3rd Combat Aviation Brigade, 3rd Infantry Division, welcomed their loved ones back home on Hunter Army Airfield, July 27, 2015. Welcome home all! This article was originally found here.
Learn MoreBidding Farewell to the Kiowa Warrior
Members of the 6th Squadron, 6th Cavalry Regiment, 10th Combat Aviation Brigade, 10th Mountain Division, flew the squadron’s Observational Helicopter-58D Kiowa Warriors during a farewell flight in Fort Drum, N.Y. on July 28, 2015. After over 20 years at the installation, the OH-58D has been retired as a part of the Army’s Aviation Restructure Initiative, which will replace the Kiowa Warriors with a combination of Attack-Helicopter 64 Apaches and unmanned aerial vehicles. Photos by Spc. Osama Ayyad. This article was originally found here.
Learn MoreLike Father, Like Daughter
New York Army National Guard Warrant Officer Meghan Polis, and Chief Warrant Officer 3 Stephen Polis, are a father-daughter duo who are both assigned to Company B, 3rd Battalion, 142nd Assault Helicopter Battalion. Here in the photo they are in front of a UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter at Fort Drum, NY, on Wednesday, July 22, 2015, before taking off together as a pilot in command and pilot team. It was the first time both National Guard members flew together as pilots. This article was originally found here.
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