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Platelet-Rich Plasma: Is it for me?
Ask the Flight Surgeon / By CPT Frank C. Stafford, D.O.: Q: I have had shoulder pain for years and I’ve been told I have problems with the muscles and tendons around the shoulder. I read on the internet that Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) can help with this kind of problem. Is that true? Will PRP treatments down me? Photo by Jose E. Rodriguez, army.mil FS: Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) is one of the newer treatments in the category of regenerative medicine. It has been used to treat both acute and chronic tendon and ligament concerns. Tendons and ligaments are both tough...
Learn MoreIn Pursuit of Innovation in Airworthiness
Tech Talk / By Mr. David B. Cripps: In last January’s edition of ArmyAviation magazine, Mr. Keith Darrow, the Director, Aviation Engineering Directorate (AED) and I reached out to industry members who were potential offerors for the Future Attack Reconnaissance Aircraft (FARA) competitive prototype (CP) contract. We encouraged industry to propose their preferred methods for assuring appropriate flight safety/airworthiness during the CP phase, and to collaborate with AED to jointly develop plans to achieve a safe CP flight test and demonstration program. I am pleased to report that the five FARA CP performers have done just that. AED’s Future Vertical...
Learn MoreOV-1 Mohawk and the Oregon ARNG
News Spotlight / By MG (Ret) Charles Rosenfel: In October 1972, a lone Mohawk departed Fort Rucker, Alabama en route to the Army Aviation Support Facility (AASF) in Salem, Oregon. This was the beginning of the 1042 Military Intelligence Co. (Aerial Surveillance) of the Oregon Army National Guard. The 1042nd would become one of only six aerial intelligence units focused on detecting the strength, disposition and activity of enemy forces day or night, regardless of weather. One of two OV-1 Mohawks providing surveillance of the Mt. St. Helens eruption in 1980. While optimized for battlefield surveillance, the ‘weekend warriors’ recognized...
Learn MoreMaintenance Mission Command in the Army Reserve
By COL Andrew Cecil and Robert Singler: The Army Reserve’s (AR) CH-47F fleet consistently meets or exceeds Department of the Army (DA) standards in Operational Readiness (OR) rates. The average AR CH-47F fleet OR rate for 2018 was 79% and for 2019 it was 82% Making 2019’s OR rate even more impressive is the fact that the AR Aviation Support Facilities (ASF) are operating at 60% of their authorized personnel strength but still maintaining 100% of their CH-47 fleet. The key to this success is effective Mission Command which enables and promotes engaged leadership, unity of effort, pride in ownership,...
Learn More“1.0 or I Don’t Go!”
Maintenance / By CW5 Michael D. Cavaco: The Stubby Pencil Maintenance Burden. We’ve all been there… Showtime three hours prior to takeoff, crank to meet commo check, takeoff at noon for a five-hour mission, hit the FARP, and back to the house – mission complete. Or is it? AH-64 Apache helicopters from 3rd Combat Aviation Brigade, 3rd Infantry Division, await to be reassembled October 27, 2019, in Volos, Greece. 3-CAB is arriving in Europe in support of Atlantic Resolve to conduct bilateral, joint, and multinational training. / U.S. ARMY PHOTO BY SPC ELLIOTT PAGE, 21ST THEATER SUSTAINMENT CMD The chances...
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