The Nevada Army Guard is adding a permanent tribute to the crew of Mustang 22, a Chinook helicopter shot down in Afghanistan in 2005. A CH-47 Chinook helicopter, permanently grounded due to bullet hole damage, will be placed as a static display at the Mustang 22 Memorial located at the Army Aviation Support Facility (AASF) in Reno, Nevada.
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Construction on the new memorial addition began on Apr. 16, and is expected to be completed within a few weeks. The displayed helicopter will be positioned in an aft-gear landing configuration, showcasing Chinook Tail No. 200.
According to the Nevada Army Guard, Tail No. 200 served with the Nevada Army Guard’s Bravo Company, 1-189th General Support Aviation Battalion, during their 2012 deployment in Afghanistan. This shared history with Afghanistan connects the displayed helicopter to the sacrifice of the Mustang 22 crew.
Mustang 22 was the call sign for the Nevada Army Guard CH-47 Chinook that was shot down while serving in Afghanistan on Sept. 25th, 2005. The helicopter crash tragically resulted in the deaths of five soldiers, including Nevada Army Guard Chief Warrant Officer 3 John Flynn and Sergeant Patrick Stewart.
The Nevada Army Guard emphasizes that no taxpayer funds will be used for this project. The addition of the Chinook display reflects the ongoing commitment to honoring the fallen soldiers of Mustang 22 and their sacrifice.
This new memorial element will serve as a permanent reminder of the bravery and dedication of the Mustang 22 crew, ensuring their memory lives on within the Nevada Army Guard community.
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