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Army Special Operations Aviation and LSCO
Branch Chief’s Corner / By MG David J. Francis: In the 40 years since Desert One and Operation Eagle claw, U.S. Special Operations Aviation (ARSOA) has led Army Aviation in the development of capabilities and tactics, techniques and procedures that are used throughout the Aviation Branch today. In the 40 years since Desert One and Operation Eagle claw, U.S. Special Operations Aviation (ARSOA) has led Army Aviation in the development of capabilities and tactics, techniques and procedures that are used throughout the Aviation Branch today. / U.S. MARINE CORPS PHOTO BY CPL. CARLOS JIMENEZ ARSOA’s OPTEMPO remains high, with every...
Learn MoreFocusing on Local Chapters to Reenergize Our Membership
President’s Cockpit / By MG Tim Crosby, U.S. Army Retired: Let me start by saying that I am honored to serve as your 35th AAAA President. As your new President, I first want to thank MG (Ret.) Jeff Schloesser for his outstanding leadership these last two very, very tough years. Jeff has left us an Association in great shape from membership to finances to organization despite the complications and stress of COVID. Aviators love BBQ. There was a large group attending the Bell V280 demonstration on April 21, 2021 in Arlington, VA. Somehow this crew all ended up at the...
Learn More2020 Army Aviation Photography Contest Winners
ARMY AVIATION Magazine is proud to present the winners of our annual photography contest. 33 qualified AAAA members, submitting 93 Army Aviation related photographs taken during CY 2019, competed for the top 12 places. We congratulate the winners and thank all of the contestants for their efforts and service. We invite all AAAA members to participate in our 2020 contest. Visit the AAAA website, quad-a.org for details and submission requirements. Bill Harris, Publisher First Place – “Office View” by MAJ Robert FellinghamAnsbach, GermanyMay 4, 2020; Bavarian Alps (Left to Right) CPT Derek Houser, CPT Nicholas Brischler, and SGT Kevin Pagan...
Learn MoreArmy Reserve Aviation in the Total Force
Reserve Components Aviation / By COL Andrew Cecil: The U.S. Army Reserve (USAR) represents a small but unique capacity within the Total Force’s Aviation structure. Both Active Component (AC) and Army National Guard (ARNG) Aviation center on their associated divisions. An Air Force Special Operations Force operator pulls security as a UH-60 from 8-229 Assault Helicopter Battalion lands for the exfiltration after forces seized their objective. / U.S. AIR FORCE PHOTO BY TSGT SANDRA WELCH The USAR represents a distinctive wedge providing opportunity to the Army for the current and future force. As the Army considers options to address the...
Learn MoreAviation Branch CSM Update
By CSM James D. Wilson: The first 90 days in position have passed quickly. The more I learn, the more amazed I am by what Aviation Soldiers are doing every day to meet demanding mission requirements across the Branch and around the world. The dedication to mission success and taking care of our Soldiers and their families is apparent in every engagement I have with the Soldiers of our Branch. SPC Lloyd Mayes with D Troop, 1st Squadron, 17th Cavalry, 82nd Combat Aviation Brigade, conducts the disassembly of an AH-64E tail rotor gearbox during a 500-hour phase inspection. SPC Lloyd Mayes...
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