Tag: aviation
WASPs were pioneers for female pilots of today, tomorrow
Before there could be a first female Thunderbird pilot or women flying combat missions into Iraq and Afghanistan, there were the pioneers: the Women’s Airforce Service Pilots (WASPs) of World War II.
CAB holds Aviation Week
The 25th Combat Aviation Brigade, 25th Infantry Division, celebrated the 32nd Army Aviation Week, April 20-24.
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.
3-25th Avn. conducts first overwater hoist training
In and over the water of Kaneohe Bay, the men and women of 25th Combat Aviation Brigade made 25th Infantry Division history Jan. 28 and 29.
‘Wings Over the Pacific’ premium air show tickets available
The 2014 “Wings Over the Pacific” Air Show will take place on Sept. 27-28, here, and features the U.S. Navy’s world-famous flight demonstration squadron, the Blue Angels.
Apache Guardians perform first deck landing qualifications
AH-64E Apache Guardians from 1st Armed Reconnaissance Battalion (ARB), 25th Aviation Regiment, 25th Combat Avn. Brigade, 25th Infantry Division, conducted deck landing qualifications aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Peleliu (LHA 5), off the coast of Hawaii, July 19, as part of the Navy’s Rim of the Pacific Exercise 2014.
CAB adding new capabilities to the Pacific region
Using one CH-47, nine pilots and six flight crew members from 3rd Battalion, 25th Aviation Regiment, 25th CAB, 25th Infantry Division, they became deck-landing qualified.
Army aviators become sea warriors
Participating units included Hawaii and San Diego-based surface ships and submarines, as well as aviation forces from the Army, Navy, Air Force and Marine Corps.
25th CAB certifies on new M model Black Hawks
It’s out with the old analog and in with the new digital.
YIR: 25th CAB aviators redeploy, upgrade, partner with Navy
The 25th CAB was the last major Army unit out of Hawaii to deploy to Operation Enduring Freedom and Operation Iraqi Freedom, marking the first time all of the units were home together at the same time since 2001.
