Tag: AH-64E Apache
25th CAB, various entities swiftly work AH-64 logistics to Hawaii
Soldiers and civilians tirelessly worked to move 24 AH-64D Apache Longbow attack helicopters from multiple National Guard units across the mainland to Honolulu from October 2015 to April 2016.
Task Force Diamond Head supports 25th ID’s annual Lightning Forge exercise
Soldiers of 2-25 Aviation Regiment, 25th Combat Aviation Brigade, 25th Infantry Division, combined their aircraft with 3-25 Avn. Reg. and 2-6 Cavalry to become Task Force Diamond Head, during the 12-day field exercise Lightning Forge.
25th CAB Grants Wish of Terminally Ill Patient
The 25th Combat Aviation Brigade made a dream of touring combat aircraft come true for Natanael Gallardo, a 34-year-old man suffering from Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis, better known as Lou Gehrig’s disease, Feb 11.
Apaches arrive to partner with 25th CAB
“The Killer Spades are going to fill the void of attack/reconnaissance coverage for the 25th ID following the divestment of the OH-58D Kiowa Warrior.”
599th offloads Apaches, stows Black Hawks
“Our sister brigade’s detachment had moved everything into a racetrack type of configuration, so we had access to all of the decks and could get into every hold without moving anything,” Viray said.
Armed aerial scout still a valid requirement for the Army
Despite canceling its quest for an armed aerial scout (AAS) aircraft, a replacement for the OH-58 Kiowa, an Army leader told Congress there’s still a valid need for that type of helicopter.
U.S. Army’s ‘Pacific Pathways’ begins
Throughout the deployment, Soldiers will have opportunities to conduct numerous training scenarios, including a bilateral live-fire exercise with Strykers, AH-64 Apaches, UH-60 Black Hawks and HH-60 Pave Hawks.
Rocketman
Maj. Gen. Charles Flynn, commander, 25th Infantry Division, loads a rocket into a 25th Combat Aviation Brigade OH-58D Kiowa Warrior during an aviation capabilities tour.
599th redeploying 2nd SBCT cargo from Fort Irwin
“The 599th’s role is to serve as the Department of Defense’s single port manager for ports in the Pacific command,” said Carlos Tibbetts, 599th terminals management team chief. “We liaise with the units and track incoming cargo. We also send transportation management specialists to the ports to assist.”
AH-64E Apache Guardians deploy for RIMPAC
“The overall goal is to show 25th CAB’s capabilities with all of the aircraft that are part of 25th CAB,” said Capt. Nathan Peper, commander, Company A, 1-25th Avn. Regt. “We are going to integrate our aircraft into everything we are trying to do in the Pacific area of responsibility.”
