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AMCOM – Supporting Army Aviation Today and Into the Future
AMCOM Commander / By MG Douglas M. Gabram: The U.S. Army’s aviation legacy can be summed up in a single word: overmatch. We are stronger, better armed, and more skillful in battle than our adversaries. This global reputation has been hard won, and exhibited daily on the battlefield for the last 16 years. Today we risk becoming outmanned, outgunned, and outdated. To combat this, we must resuscitate a healthy focus on sustainment life-cycle planning, build depth in our supply chain, and reverse leveraging our future capabilities for immediate readiness. As the Aviation Enterprise continues to execute the Army’s readiness priority,...
Learn MoreKeeping Pace With the Force
128th Aviation Brigade / By CPT Matthew J. Murray: Since its activation in 2012 the 128th Aviation Brigade has been responsible for training more than 80% of the enlisted Soldiers within our Aviation Branch and providing the force with more than 5,000 trained Soldiers, NCOs and warrant officers each year. AH-64D L7 MAVWEST training devices in Ottenburg Hall, Joint Base Langley-Eustis, VA./ U.S. ARMY PHOTO BY CPT MATTHEW J. MURRAY I have commanded Alpha Company, 1-210th Aviation Regiment for 18 months. The company is responsible for all enlisted 15Y AH-64 Armament/Electrical/Avionics Systems Repairer and all warrant officer 151A Aviation Maintenance...
Learn MoreSCUBA Diving and Flying
Ask the Flight Surgeon / By MAJ Abigail Vargo, MD: Q: I started taking SCUBA diving classes and the instructor said I should not dive too soon before flying because it increases the risk of DCS. What is DCS, and how does it impact flight status? Photo courtesy Army.mil FS: Decompression sickness or “DCS” is a recognized risk of recreational SCUBA diving. DCS is an injury caused by the normal behavior of gas in the body when placed in environments of changing pressure. We think of air as mostly oxygen, but it is only about 21% oxygen while nitrogen, an...
Learn MoreSupporting Soldiers Helping Soldiers
President’s Cockpit / By BG Steve Mundt, Ret.: Every once in a while, we come across a situation in which each of us can make a difference. So as we begin a new year in 2018, I want to relay to you a story where one of our own, together with our organization, is making a real difference. Former Marine Garrett Carnes and his new companion dog, Unno. / PERSONAL PHOTOS FROM SFC CHRISTOPHER SMITH In the context of the AAAA and our four pillars of Networking, Recognition, Voice and Support of our Army Aviation Soldiers and Families, it is...
Learn MoreHappy Holidays to you and your family!
Dear AAAA Members, Happy Holidays to you and your family from me and the whole AAAA team! It is at this time of year that we all take a moment to reflect on all we have done and accomplished as a Team in 2017 and to look forward to another great year coming in 2018. Many of us celebrate in so many different ways such as Mawlid Un Nabi, Hanukkah, Christmas, Kwanzaa and New Year’s with our family and loved ones. We need to remember that no matter how we celebrate, it is all based on the liberties we enjoy...
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