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2019 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 2018, 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 2018 contest. Visit the AAAA website, quad-a.org for details and submission requirements. Bill Harris, Publisher First Place – “MARRS at Night” By CW3 Jason M. Cabrera, Georgetown, Texas A MARSS aircraft waits for launch into the night in support of Operation Freedom’s...
Learn MoreFamily Readiness: A Key Enabler to Unit Readiness
Family Forum / By COL H. Allan Cutchin: The 244th Expeditionary Combat Aviation Brigade (ECAB) is finalizing preparations for one of the largest Army Reserve deployments in recent history. The challenge of mobilizing and deploying almost 900 Soldiers and over 400 lines of equipment from seven different locations requires the 244th ECAB to leverage every possible readiness enabler. Soldiers and family members of the 244th Expeditionary Combat Aviation Brigade (ECAB) are briefed by the commander of the Army Reserve Aviation Command (ARAC), BG Jamelle C. Shawley, at a mobilization ceremony held ahead of the Brigade’s upcoming deployment in April 2019....
Learn MoreCervical Cancer Screening
Ask the Flight Surgeon / By MAJ Abigail K. Vargo, MD: Q: I’ve had an “abnormal, but not concerning” Pap result in the past and I just turned RED for cervical cancer screening in MEDPROS. I am worried that this is going to ground me. What does this test result mean? FS: Before I give some guidance on how to interpret such results and the possible impact on flight status, let me take a moment to explain why screening tests like the Pap are performed. Photo: army.mil The US Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) makes evidence-based recommendations concerning clinical preventive...
Learn MoreArmy National Guard Training at Fort Rucker
Branch Chief’s Update / By BG M. Todd Hunt: In 2013, to promote Total Force integration the Army created a position for an Army National Guard Deputy Commanding General (DCG-ARNG) to serve as a member of the USAACE headquarters command group. The role of the DCG-ARNG is to serve as the principle advisor to and representative of the Commanding General (CG), USAACE for ARNG equities across the Aviation Branch. U.S. ARMY NATIONAL GUARD PHOTO The DCG-ARNG also serves as the liaison between USAACE and the Director, ARNG and Chief, National Guard Bureau (NGB). The DCG-ARNG is responsible to the CG...
Learn MoreApproaching the Summit on the Winds of Change
President’s Cockpit / BG Steve Mundt, Ret.: Wow! It is hard to believe that we are only a couple of weeks away from the 2019 AAAA Annual Summit in Nashville, TN. BG (Ret.) Steve Mundt (left), CW4 Jimmy Johnston, and Mr. Tyler Yeathermon, Corpus Christi Chapter President, celebrate Johnston’s induction into the Gold Honorable Order of St. Michael. Everyone is preparing – from your chapters, to the National Executive Board/Group and the National Headquarters – to ensure you have the best possible experience at this year’s Summit! We are looking forward to seeing everyone! The professional program, coupled with the...
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