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U.S. Army aviation fleet shows resilience amid modernization efforts, CBO report finds

Posted on September 6, 2024 by alert5

In a comprehensive analysis of U.S. Army aviation from 2000 to 2023, the Congressional Budget Office (CBO) has revealed significant trends in fleet size, availability, and utilization. The report, released in Sept. 2024, offers insights into the Army’s ongoing efforts to modernize its aviation assets while maintaining operational readiness.

Georgia Army National Guard’s Detachment 1, Bravo Company, 1-169th General Support Aviation Battalion, conducts multi-ship flight training Wednesday near Savannah Ga. These crewmembers are preparing for a deployment to Afghanistan in the spring of 2014. (Georgia Army National Guard Photo by Maj. Will Cox/Released)

Two MC-130J Commando II crews earn prestigious Hoyt Award for unprecedented aerial refueling mission

Posted on September 5, 2024September 5, 2024 by alert5

Crews from the U.S. Air Force’s 9th Special Operations Squadron (SOS) at Cannon Air Force Base, New Mexico, have been awarded the 2023 Brig. Gen. Ross G. Hoyt Award for their exceptional performance during a presidentially-directed contingency operation. The operation involved supporting the single-longest U.S. Army helicopter mission to rely entirely on aerial refueling, marking a significant milestone in U.S. military aviation history.

U.S. service members from the 160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment (Airborne), 6th Special Operations Squadron and 109th Airlift Wing watch a MH-47G Special Operations Aircraft assigned to the 160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment (Airborne), refuel mid-air during Arctic Edge 24(AE24) over the Alaskan wilderness, March 2, 2024. During AE24, more than 400 joint and allied Special Operators trained in extreme cold conditions to sharpen SOF readiness across unique specialties like long range fires and movements, special reconnaissance, rapid resupply, personnel recovery, and medical care in the austere Arctic environment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Drew Cyburt)

F-35 pilot at controls: Utah National Guard Apache crash investigation

Posted on September 2, 2024 by alert5

An investigation by FOX 13 News into a Utah National Guard helicopter crash has revealed that the pilot, an F-35 pilot without the necessary qualifications, was at the controls during the incident.

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101st Airborne Division conducts historic large-scale air assault

Posted on August 30, 2024August 30, 2024 by alert5

The 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault) recently conducted a historic large-scale, long-range air assault (L2A2) mission, showcasing its enduring capabilities and commitment to innovation.

U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Raymond Valdez
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U.S. greenlights $3.5 billion Apache helicopter sale to South Korea

Posted on August 20, 2024 by alert5

The United States Department of State has authorized a potential Foreign Military Sale (FMS) of AH-64E Apache helicopters and associated equipment to the Republic of Korea, marking a significant development in the bilateral defense relationship. Valued at an estimated $3.5 billion, the package includes a substantial array of advanced weaponry and support systems designed to bolster South Korea’s military capabilities.