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Navigating the Winds of Change
President’s Cockpit / By MG Jeff Schloesser, U.S. Army, Retired: Summer is often a time of change in our Army, as families move and Soldiers report to new positions and new duty stations. Our Army Aviation leadership is no exception. AAAA National President, MG (Ret.) Jeff Schloesser talks with incoming commanding general of U.S. Army North/5th United States Army, LTG Laura Richardson, while at the 2019 Summit in Nashville, TN. / AAPI PHOTO BY RENÉ BIDEZ MG Dave Francis assumed command of the Army Aviation Center of Excellence at Fort Rucker on 17 June. Dave is no stranger to Fort...
Learn MoreTaking Off to Continue the Mission
President’s Cockpit / By MG Jeff Schloesser, Ret.: I am honored to serve as the new AAAA President. I have been a member for almost four decades, and I believe our association provides a true service to our Army, Army Aviation, and our Soldiers and their families. Representative Rosa DeLauro, addresses members of the Army Aviation Congressional Caucus during an AAAA-sponsored breakfast in Washington, DC, May 16, 2019. Also attending: (left to right) MG (Ret.) Jeff Schloesser, AAAA President; BG(P) Dave Francis, incoming U.S. Army Aviation Branch Chief; BG(P) Thomas Todd, PEO Aviation; BG Allan Pepin, Commanding General, U.S. Army...
Learn MoreCelebrating the Month of the Military Child
Family Forum / By Judy Konitzer: The Department of Defense has designated April as the Month of The Military Child (MOMC) continuing the initiative established by Defense Secretary Casper Weinberger in 1986 to recognize and honor our military youth. The entire family serves when a military member serves, but military youth make unique contributions and sacrifices on behalf of our country. They deal with separations, deployments, frequent moves, and even parent’s injuries as part of a life they were born into or entered into with their families. During MOMC, units and installations around the globe honor them with a variety...
Learn MoreHow to Find Help: Accessing Behavioral Healthcare for Soldiers
Ask the Flight Surgeon / By CPT Joseph R. Adams, DO and MAJ Ryan Green, PhD: Q: I’m a member of the National Guard and need help working through some personal problems. Who can I talk to? FS: This is an excellent question, as accessing healthcare resources can be challenging for National Guard Soldiers. While access to care in a crisis is always available through the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (see contact information below), seeking care for a non-crisis related concern may seem daunting. Not all life events are easy to cope with and managing things on your own can...
Learn More2019 Highlights — Army Aviation Mission Solutions Summit
Nashville, Tennessee April 14-16 / More than 340 companies and organizations filled the exhibit hall’s 280,000+ square feet to display their products/services. Over 7,200 participants took the opportunity to renew old acquaintances and make new ones during the two days of professional sessions and social events. Click here for summit photos and highlights
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