U.S. Marines assigned to Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Crisis Response – Africa had the opportunity to learn how to externally sling load heavy equipment using a Spanish Army CH-47 last week.
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First female Korean American AH-64 pilot
First Lt. Sarah Jeon is the first female, Korean American AH-64 Apache helicopter pilot. She is currently assigned to 4th Aerial Reconnaissance Battalion (Attack), 2nd Aviation Regiment, 2nd Combat Aviation Brigade, 2nd Infantry Division.
California National Guard’s first CH-47Fs arrive
The first CH-47F for the California National Guard has arrived home at Army Aviation Support Facility in Stockton, California on Nov. 6.
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Fort Rucker says goodbye to OH-58D
The last three OH-58D Kiowa Warriors based at Fort Rucker, Alabama was flown out permanently on Nov. 18.
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Royal Thai Army 3rd Army Region grounds Bell 212 fleet
All eight Bell 212 and UH-1 helicopters belonging to the Royal Thai Army’s 3rd Army Region has been grounded following a fatal crash this week.
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