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ARMY AVIATION Magazine 1 December 31, 2019 ARMY AVIATION Magazine 2 December 31, 2019 22 Contents December 31, 2019, Vol. 68, No. 12

TO THE FIELD

10 10 Army Aviation Branch Chief’s Corner By MG David J. Francis 12 Chief Warrant Officer of the Branch Update By CW5 Jonathan Koziol

14 Sergeant Major of the Program Executive Office By SFC Eric K. Drabenstot 16 Program Executive Officer Aviation Update By MG Thomas H. Todd III 18 Reserve Component Avation Update By COL Joseph Bishop 12 20 Combat Readiness Center Update By COL Jason L. Miller 22 128th Aviation Brigade Update By CPT Jacob D. Terlizzi

24 AMRDEC Tech Talk By Mr. Brad Mason 26 Ask the Flight Surgeon By MAJ (Dr.) Eric Abdul

16 SPECIAL FOCUS — Industry Support & Challenges

28 Army Aviation Modernization … GE Aviation’s Support for Building the Future By Bill Bohman, Tom Climer, and Jason Jundt 32 Private Sector SATCOM and Tactical Networking Advantages Key to Success of Army Aircraft Modernization Efforts By Ken Peterman 34 FlightSafety International’s Flight School XXI UH-72A Lakota Simulation Program 20 By Bert Sawyer

ARMY AVIATION Magazine 3 December 31, 2019 Contents December 31, 2019, Vol. 68, No. 12

SPECIAL FOCUS — Industry Support & Challenges

36 36 Big Ass Fans Case Study – Creating A Comfortable, Energy Efficient Hangar By Alex Risen 40 The Avalex Cockpit Management Unit Family– Enabling Rapid Transition from Concepts to Doctrine Through Solutions that Synchronize Existing and Future Platforms By Daniel Eckiss SPECIAL FOCUS - Industry Directory 44 2019 Industry Partners Directory ARMY AVIATION Magazine’s original directory of current 78 46 contact information for year round reference to the industry partners of the Army Aviation team. SPECIAL FOCUS — Science & Technology 64 An Inflection Point for Army Aviation Science & Technology By Carvil E. T. Chalk 66 Airworthiness Readiness for Future Vertical Lift By Mr. Keith R. Darrow SPECIAL FOCUS — Future Vertical Lift 76 68 Future Vertical Lift Cross Functional Team Update By LTC Matthew Kukla FROM THE FIELD 70 AAAA Symposia In Huntsville

DEPARTMENTS AAAA NEWS AAAA President’s Cockpit...... 8 AAAA VP Chapter Affairs...... 76 Chapter News...... 77 77 AAAA VP Membership...... 78 New Members...... 79 AAAA Family Forum...... 80 AAAA Legislative Report...... 85 AAAA Scholarship Foundation Donors...... 75 ARMY AVIATION COMMUNITY NEWS Advertisers Index...... 84 Art’s Attic...... 89 Briefings...... 6 Calendar...... 55 Enlisted Aviation Soldier Spotlight...... 15 Fallen Heroes...... 83 Hall of Fame...... 90 Industry News...... 84 86 People on the Move...... 86

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he holidays are almost upon us, and so it’s a great Deployed AAAA Aviation Mission Survivability Officer of the year CW4 William Roth’s wife and T time to reflect back over the year, and what a daughters accept the award and congratulations on his behalf during the ASE Symposium on Nov. great year it’s been for Army Aviation! 18, 2019 in Huntsville, AL.

Army Aviation leaders at all lev- Our Army Aviation PEO, MG ley Chapter and our AAAA National els have settled into their jobs, and are Thomas Todd, is about to end three staff: without Chapter President Garry pushing our entire enterprise forward, exceptional years as Program Executive Nenninger and teammate Jerry Davis, as working hand in hand with OSD, Con- Officer of the Army’s PEO portfolio, well as Bill Harris and Janis Arena and gress, and Industry. Significant strides and his heartfelt farewell message staff, events like these could not happen. have been made in ensuring current reminds me of all he and his team have As we look forward to 2020, we are fleet readiness and modernization, while accomplished these past three years. focused on growing our membership setting the stage for 2020 to be a year We wish him the best as he prepares to through our Vice President for of real progress in Future Vertical Lift, deploy to his next position as a senior Membership, CW4 Becki Chambers’ in both the Future Long-Range As- Army leader in Afghanistan. “20K by 2020 Summit” initiative. At our sault Aircraft (FLRAA) and the Fu- We have devoted much of the current 18,500 members, we have some ture Attack Reconnaissance Aircraft. remainder of this issue to our Industry work to do, but we can get there if each Our Army Aviation leaders are telling partners - I hope you find this Industry and every one of us regard ourselves as the story on the WHY and HOW of Partners Directory useful and on point. an AAAA spokesperson and recruiter, Multi Domain Operations (MDO), and I do want to mention the superb and inform a friend or colleague about explaining in detail and through live ex- AAAA Aircraft Survivability Equip- what AAAA does for Army Aviation. perimentation how Army Aviation can ment (ASE) Symposium and Joseph P. We are the only organization outside of and will penetrate, disintegrate, and ex- Cribbins Product Sustainment Sym- the Army itself solely devoted to Army ploit our foes on a complex, Large Scale posium held last month in Huntsville. Aviation Soldiers, their families, and the Combat Operation (LSCO). We had excellent participation in both, Army Aviation enterprise. In this issue, our Branch Chief MG including our Army Aviation Six-Pack Army Aviation is moving out to Dave Francis provides the context for leaders as well as many of our Aviation achieve a lethal, decisive and sustainable Army Aviation success in LSCO and Mission Support Officers (AMSO). A Multi Domain Operations maneuver MDO, highlighting the critical role of special recognition goes to BG Robert and fires capability by 2028, and 2020 terrain flight and aircraft control in our Collins, PEO IEWS, and COL Kevin will be critical to achieving that goal. training. His article reminded me of Chaney, PM ASE, for their strong sup- Let’s all do our part to make it happen! my own early days in Army Aviation, port for the ASE forum – it could not Happy Holidays from Patty and I and where more experienced fellow avia- have happened without them. At both the entire AAAA National Executive tors ensured we operated no higher than forums, we presented a number of func- Board and staff! 100-200 ft above the ground or water, at tional awards to very deserving individ- speed, and where flying the aircraft was uals and units. Their accomplishments in MG Jeff Schloesser, U.S. Army Retired always most important when encoun- 2019 were amazing. Finally, a shout out 34th President, AAAA tering a potential emergency procedure. to our very own AAAA Tennessee Val- [email protected]

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Training to Fight in Large Scale Combat Operations By MG David J. Francis U.S. ARMY PHOTO BY 1LT ERIC JUNGELS ARMY PHOTO BY 1LT U.S.

was 0320 hours and the lead troop of the The Kentucky National Guard’s Company B, 2nd (Assault Helicopter) Battalion, 147th Aviation It squadron had just made it through their passage Regiment conducts an air assault May 29, 2019, point across a low saddle with heavily wooded hilltops at Udairi Range near Camp Beuhring, Kuwait. on either side.

It added a couple of extra minutes to the threats we face. The peer and near- lose us in the clutter, we have to be in the the route, but it avoided a built up area peer threats we face today have had the clutter – both manmade and natural. This and more importantly this saddle gave time and luxury of watching us fight and places considerable emphasis on terrain them a gap they could exploit where have developed systems and tactics with flight mission planning. And while the the threat systems could not “see” them, the intent of countering the asymmetric steps to this planning process are numer- either visually or with their advanced advantage Army Aviation brings to the ous, the three that jump out at me are the fight. It’s safe to say that in order to re- enemy, the terrain and the rehearsals. tech. Sure, their cutting-edge Aircraft main asymmetric, we have to adapt to Understanding the enemy we face, how Survivability Equipment could acquire future threat capabilities. A significant they array their systems, and what those and defeat almost anything on the part of process entails regaining our systems are capable of drives everything. battlefield…almost anything. But in any ability to fly against high-end threat With that understanding, we can evaluate fight, being seen at all is not a good thing systems. To accomplish this, we have to the terrain and begin looking for any and just like the ground forces, using the return to a mode of flight that presents gaps, seams or dead space we can use to cover and concealment provided by the the enemy with the least likely probabil- execute our mission and get to and from surrounding environment is your best ity of “seeing” us – terrain flight. our objective. En route to our objective, bet. For helicopters that translates into - As we start to come back down from the higher the threat level gets, the lower terrain flight. altitude to avoid the known threats, we our mode of flight gets, and the lower we need to focus on the known and some- fly the less time we have to react. Flying and fighting rotary wing air- times forgotten threats that we encounter And while we will always have to re- craft in any kind of combat is a com- in terrain flight. Like everything else we act to unexpected situations, the intent of plex endeavor, but the profile we fly in do, the focus is all about the way we train. rehearsing is to discover, think through, combat is always based on one thing: We know that in order to have the enemy and eliminate as many of these situations

ARMY AVIATION Magazine 10 December 31, 2019 as possible before launch on the mission. Rehearsals and crew coordination for terrain flight start with each aircrew at the basic level of - who’s flying with eyes outside the entire time, and who is inside monitoring systems and navigation. With the progression from crew briefs to sand tables, and ideally digital simulation rehearsals, the level of detail involved accelerates significantly. By the time you get done with the Combined Arms Rehearsal (CAR), you are sometimes surprised at how many unexpected situations you had to react to. When you’re flying low and fast in the dark, not only does reaction time to external threats become significantly reduced, reaction time for internal threats are drastically reduced. Everyone knows that when something goes wrong on- board your aircraft the first thing you do is continue to fly the aircraft. There are a handful of emergencies that require immediate action, but you still must fly the aircraft. We are currently looking closely at all the emergency procedures for every aircraft to determine what needs to be changed with an eye on how we recognize and react, especially in the terrain flight environment. Another project that we recently completed is the development of a Training Support Package (TSP) that specifically addresses low level flight in Large Scale Combat Operations (LSCO). The transition from training for COIN to training for LSCO does not happen overnight. Aircrews and planners must learn, or refresh their knowledge, through a deliberate gated training strategy. Acci- dental and tactical risk must be balanced through proper training techniques in order to safely, but fully, unlock the capabilities of our Soldiers and our technologies. It is crucial to understand what the operational environment looks and feels like in order to shape our application of combat power and how we train to meet these challenges. We have proven time and time again that our aircraft are survivable on the battlefield and that is largely because of the men and women who fly them. And as we remain focused on training and refining our terrain flight skills and capabilities, we will continue to increase our ability to dominate across the battlefield as part of an ever more complex Combined Arms Team. Above the Best!

MG David J. Francis is the Army Aviation branch chief and commander of the U.S. Army Aviation Center of Excellence and Fort Rucker, AL.

ARMY AVIATION Magazine 11 December 31, 2019 u Chief Warrant Officer of the Branch Update

Career Decisions By CW5 Jonathan Koziol U.S. ARMY PHOTO BY PIERRE-ETIENNE COURTEJOIE ARMY PHOTO BY PIERRE-ETIENNE COURTEJOIE U.S.

eing a Soldier in the United States Army is a U.S. Army Chief Warrant Officer 3 John Marsh and Capt. Nicholas Bruno, assigned to the 3rd B demanding profession. Long days training, weeks Combat Aviation Brigade, 3rd Infantry Division, taxi their UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter, on away from home, and deployments. Chièvres Air Base, Belgium, Oct. 23, 2019.

Now, let’s add a family to the mix and ly knowing the pitfalls of transitioning viewing the program is key. Being dis- the management of time gets far more to civilian life and what key benefits you ciplined to take advantage of the Thrift difficult. The demand for aviation assets had while on active duty. Savings Plan (TSP) share matching ear- to support training and deployment ro- One thing is to understand the Ac- ly in your career will help with financial tations has not slowed, which strains tive Duty Service Obligations (ADSO) decisions in your future. For the pilots, our Soldiers and their families. that are incurred, which can help you investing your flight pay is a great way Aviation branch continues to work decide what is best for you and your to help with future financial decisions. on solutions to better manage each avia- family. One contentious example is the Investing early can mean you could have tion warrant officer’s career. One small GI Bill ADSO incurred if you trans- a substantial nest egg that meets or ex- step is attempting to slow moves. Hu- fer benefits to your spouse or children. ceeds the legacy “high three” retirement. man Resources Command is developing With the short term aviation bonus The size of a 401k required to match a a plan to stabilize how often we move available, some officers are unable to Soldier’s benefits who retires at 20 years Soldiers. As a professional, I hope you sign the bonus due to the GI Bill trans- active federal service and is only 45 years understand there are requirements that fer ADSO. Or worse, they elect to take old would be in the millions of dollars to need to be filled throughout the branch the bonus and not transfer benefits not pay them for the rest of their life. That and your skills will be needed elsewhere. knowing the GI Bill transfer was worth is sometimes not grasped when making Certain schooling may drive a move, so a lot more in the long run. Did you career decisions. we can ensure we manage your career know there is a VA website that will tell We will continue to work solutions successfully. To help with career man- you the annual net worth of the GI Bill to better our aviation fighting force. agement, USAACE is adding two ad- for your child at certain locations? All of this being said, you are your best ditional career coaches to the aviation Another aspect lost on younger advocate for yourself. We want you to warrant officer assignment team. This Soldiers is the health care benefits we be successful and prepared for what- will help to ensure your needs are met. sometimes take for granted while on ac- ever your career brings you. I hope it is To make a 20+ year career in the tive duty. Health benefits of your future Chief Warrant Officer Five. military, there are a lot of decisions and civilian employer can be a large cost on I wish you all the best this holiday tradeoffs to best manage your career and your family that you were not necessar- season. Keep in mind those deployed family. Sometimes you can’t get every- ily planning for. Major medical caps and and away from home. thing you want, and sacrifices will need copays are sometimes misunderstood Above the Best! to be made. Personal balance is even until it is too late. harder to manage with a growing family. Lastly, the new blended retirement CW5 Jonathan P. Koziol is the chief Meaning, some Soldiers will decide a 20 option for our younger Soldiers. View- warrant officer of the Aviation Branch year career will not work for them. Some ing the Defense Finance and Account- with the U.S. Army Aviation Center of of you may leave the service without ful- ing Services (DFAS) website and re- Excellence, Fort Rucker, AL. ARMY AVIATION Magazine 12 December 31, 2019 THE LATEST GENERATION OF LIGHTWEIGHT, MULTI-MISSION, SMART ROCKET LAUNCHERS FOR LAND, SEA, AND AIR PLATFORMS

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For this issue, I have asked SFC Eric Drabenstot, who serves as the Senior NCO to the Product Manager for Assured Airspace Access Systems, to provide an NCO perspective into airspace management in a UAS contested environment. SGM Sullivan Complex Terrain Airspace Control Effective Airspace Management in a UAS Contested Environment By SFC Eric K. Drabenstot

Unmanned aircraft systems have a multitude of applications and they have become available around the world at relatively low cost and are used for a wide variety of tasks and recreation. Unfortunately, UASs are also used in criminal and adversarial roles and pose a growing threat at home and abroad. U.S. ARMY PHOTO BY SGT SARVESH REGMI U.S.

Soldiers from the 94th Army Air and Missile Defense Command, track an To address these concerns, the Department of Defense estab- unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) threat during a scenario as part of Black lished a counter-UAS (C-UAS) experiment named Black Dart. Dart 18 on Muscatatuck Urban Training Center, Indiana, Sept. 17. Black Dart is an annual DOD live, multi-domain C-UAS experiment that assesses capabilities and technologies from a variety of sources. It examines programs of record and near- rocontrol Surveillance Information Exchange data on a clas- term capabilities in response to emergent and urgent opera- sified network to create air tracks. The data was fused using a tional needs associated with the proliferation and adversarial software program embedded in the TAIS software. Air tracks use of UASs in current and future conflicts. displayed on the TAIS Airspace Workstation (AWS) enabled With drone proliferation, airspace has become more com- air traffic controllers to provide timely input to battle captains plex. The U.S. Army is progressing in airspace management within their respective command posts. and synchronization through the use of tools such as the Tacti- At the start of the experiment, the participants were pro- cal Airspace Integration System (TAIS). TAIS is a mobile air vided with objectives and rules of engagement. Through trial traffic control system that provides dynamic airspace integra- and error, each team developed and refined their own TTPs. tion and synchronization. It is required to be interoperable with Both teams applied large-scale airspace control concepts to a U.S., international and allied air traffic control requirements. small, complex terrain environment by generating sectored Product Manager (PdM) for Assured Airspace Access Systems airspace which was depicted on the AWS. One team employed (A3S) and a team of air traffic and airspace management subject a ground reference grid overlay to rapidly identify and relay matter experts entered the 2018 iteration of the Black Dart C- reports, while the other relied upon structures and geographical UAS experiment at Muscatatuck Urban Training Complex near features proved to be effective. The issuance of traffic advisories Butler, Indiana. The team sought to demonstrate the system’s role to friendly UAS operators over radio voice communications in enhanced airspace control and its relevance in support of UAS and swivel-chair coordination with defensive forces allowed and C-UAS operations in a complex environment. the teams to fluidly reposition and dynamically re-task in- BD18 was conducted in two separate assessments; tactical flight UAS teams. and technical. TAIS was utilized in the tactical assessment por- In the final report published by Joint Integrated Air and Mis- tion of the event. The tactical assessment was a free-play, force- sile Defense Organization and the Fires Center of Excellence, on-force C-UAS and UAS event. The compound was split be- the effectiveness of integrating airspace management in simul- tween two opposing teams with each team supplemented with taneous offense and defensive operations was essential to the a variety of platforms and a battle staff for sensor management success of the experiment and for each team to achieve their ob- and airspace coordination. The teams simultaneously conduct- jectives. The effectiveness of the teams’ management mitigated ed offensive operations to identify opposition ground targets the risk of fratricide. The report also highlighted the situational without being detected and negated while defending friendly awareness provided by TAIS to the teams and noted that it di- assets against the opposing force. rectly impacted the overall success of the experiment and recom- TAIS used data feeds by integrating Cursor on Target data mend its continued use in future iterations of Black Dart and the on an unclassified network, and All-Purpose Structured Eu- development of DoD-wide TTPs for C-UAS efforts.

ARMY AVIATION Magazine 14 December 31, 2019 u Enlisted Aviation Soldier Spotlight

Each month we will feature a past AAAA National or Functional Enlisted or NCO Award winner as part of our ongoing recognition of the Best of the Best in our Aviation Branch. The CY 2018 National winners were featured in the April/May AAAA Annual Summit issue.

Aviation Soldier of the Year, 2014 Sponsored by Bell Helicopter Textron SPC Luis D. Marino Company B, 4th Battalion, 101st Aviation Regiment, 159th Combat Aviation Brigade Fort Campbell, Kentucky

PC Luis D. Marino is an exemplary role model, door gunner, and leader. Performing S with excellence as a UH-60M Black Hawk door gunner for Task Force Wings, he not only completed his tasks as a gunner, but also took on the challenge of learning

other positions, to include non-rated crew member and a UH-60M maintainer. AAPI FILE PHOTO During deployment, he consistently performed as the most reliable Soldier to accomplish a given task, regardless of whether or not the task fell under his primary specialty. He could be counted on to lead and complete any assignment above the standard while maintaining a positive attitude and motivating others to do the same. He flew over 500 hours in a high operational tempo environment completing gunnery ranges, and 40 hour and 120 hour scheduled inspections. His actions instilled a sense of confidence in his fellow door gunners and crew chiefs. SPC Marino’s hard work and selflessness throughout the year enabled Bravo Company to achieve and sustain outstanding operational support to Task Force Wings and identify him as most deserving of recognition as the 2014 Army Aviation Association of America Soldier of the Year.

Despite the successful execution of Black Dart 18, there SGM R. Woody Sullivan is the sergeant major of the Program Execu- is still room for improvement. The solidification of TTPs tive Office, Aviation at Redstone Arsenal, AL; through participation in similar events along with future materiel and technological development will support effective SFC Eric Drabenstot is the senior enlisted advisor to the Product offensive and defensive air operations against our adversaries, Manager for Assured Airspace Access Systems, under the Project Man- whoever and wherever they may be. ager for Aviation Mission Systems & Architecture.

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ARMY AVIATION Magazine 15 December 31, 2019 u PEO Aviation Update

PEO Aviation – One Final Challenge By MG Thomas H. Todd III

irst and foremost, I F am grateful for my partners across the collective Army Aviation enterprise; our combined efforts enable the Army to prevent, shape, and win armed conflict globally. U.S. ARMY PHOTO BY DAVID HYLTON, PEO AVN PAO AVN PEO HYLTON, ARMY PHOTO BY DAVID U.S. MG Thomas H. Todd III talks with military and industry members on the exhibit hall floor at the AAAA 47th Joseph P. Cribbins Aviation Product Support Symposium in Huntsville, AL, Nov. 20-21, 2019.

As a career Army Aviator, I have seen proprietary solution. Instead, shift focus We have a rare opportunity with firsthand the tremendous impact Army to the Soldier on the battlefield, and MDO 2028 to integrate capability that Aviation has on the battlefield, and we make every effort to avoid stovepipes ensures the Army’s success on the future within PEO Aviation will continue to that limit the capability of that Soldier battlefield – let’s strike while the iron work tirelessly to generate combat pow- or what we deliver in the future. This is hot as a team. A team-of-teams, un- er worldwide and deliver the necessary must be a team effort, and maintaining matched, just as our Army is unmatched. capabilities our Soldiers require and de- rigid proprietary practices impedes our It’s been an honor to serve as the serve. Moving forward, we must look at progress. What we’re working hard to PEO – the ability to take care of Soldiers how to most efficiently utilize resources do within the PEO, and what I’m ask- and deliver superior capability through within both government and industry ing industry to do, is to integrate hori- good design and development has been as we set the stage for a Multi-Domain zontally and vertically. Our Soldiers, and the highlight of my professional career. Operational (MDO) capable force in their families expect and deserve our Here forward, I challenge you to think 2028, and an MDO ready force in 2035. most integrated solutions. differently. Stop thinking linearly and I expect my Project Managers to The force characteristics required to just about your platform; and think in deliver capability while working hori- achieve MDO should be the guidepost the context of how to integrate across zontally and vertically to create inte- for industry to propose mature, ready platforms with each other and bring grated solutions that enable an MDO capabilities that can be rapidly taken about force characteristics that these force – the first time. Capabilities that to test and integrated into the enduring great Soldiers and our nation deserve. are suitable for our Soldiers – the first and future fleet. To be clear, we are Bring the Army solutions to our most time. We absolutely cannot put combat not interested in industry bringing the pressing problems and I know our aviation brigade commanders in a posi- PEO immature ideas; don’t bring the Soldiers will secure our future! tion where they are the first to integrate bill to the Project Managers expecting Again, it’s been an honor to be your newly delivered capability sets, in real them to develop 80% of the solution. PEO for Army Aviation. Godspeed, time, on the battlefield. To this end, In- We’re willing to entertain opportunities and I look forward to what the future dustry must also break historical para- to partner and share costs, but we need holds. digms and communicate horizontally you to invest and develop capabilities “One Team” in order to provide fully integrated so- further than ever before. To the point T² lutions and ensure we stay ahead of our where we can take them to test and pacing threats to win. field to our Soldiers. Editor’s Note: We at ARMYAVIATION My challenge to industry: Look at Let’s turn good into great – don’t be Magazine thank MG Todd for his support the Army Aviation fleet through a new satisfied with meeting the minimum over the past three years and wish him well lens. The military industrial base has its requirements in a set of acquisition in his new assignment as the deputy com- own perspectives and interests that are documents. Meet the expectations of mander of Combined Security Transition often limited to advancing a company’s our Soldiers! Command-Afghanistan.

ARMY AVIATION Magazine 16 December 31, 2019 The 530F Cayuse Warrior An evolution of the fabled OH-6 Cayuse light observation helicopter, and widely recognized for speed, safety, agility and the ability to operate with ease in confined spaces and at high altitudes, the MD 530F Cayuse Warrior is adaptable to support both training and combat missions.

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Army National Guard (ARNG) Aviation Support Facility (AASF) – The Center of Gravity By COL Joseph Bishop n my previous article WINGS I I focused on how the ARNG utilizes its Theater Aviation Sustainment Maintenance Groups as one element within a holistic aviation sustainment maintenance architecture. U.S. ARMY ILLINOIS NATIONAL GUARD PHOTO ARMY ILLINOIS NATIONAL U.S.

The second element within that main- Kankakee ARNG Aviation Support Facility ILARNG is the ARNG’s newest aviation support facility. The tenance architecture and where the Kankakee ASF is home to 1-106 Assault Helicopter Battalion; B Company, 935th Aviation Support Battalion; and Detachment 2 (MEDEVAC), G Company, 1-111th General Support Aviation Support Battalion. rubber meets the road are the 97 Avia- tion Support Facilities across the Unit- ed States. The AASFs are the center Tactical Unmanned Aircraft Systems fa- and Title 5 federally funded National LOGISTICS MODIFICATIONS of gravity for unit level aviation main- cilities, nine new Aviation Unit Readiness Guard Employees. The military techni- ISR GLOBAL SUPPORT SERVICES tenance and the hub for aircrews that Centers, and implemented various up- cians, as a condition of their civilian em- operate Army aircraft. grades or additions to nine existing AAS- ployment, maintain dual status as mem- PROGRAM MANAGEMENT MAINTENANCE The heart and soul of ARNG Avia- Fs. On the horizon we have five projects bers of the ARNG and remain qualified

tion lies within the AASF and associated in the early stages of development and ef- in both their civilian and military posi- unit activities. The AASFs are the lynch- forts to bring several more AASFs up to tion. The level of aviation specific FTS pin to supporting unit commanders in current construction standards. provides a capability for each AASF to the aircrew training programs and meet- A critical component to each ARNG train aircrew members, achieve Army ing readiness objectives. The preponder- AASF is the cadre of full-time support regulated aircrew requirements and meet ance of a National Guard aviator’s flight (FTS) personnel. Each ARNG AASF aircraft maintenance standards. time is flown during the week under possesses an Army approved unit iden- The Defense appropriation bill pre- control of the AASFs. Well run AASFs tification code that is used to collate the scribes FTS end strength for both Re- result in mission ready units. The AAS- annual workload driven aviation FTS serve Components. Each fiscal year Fs with their operational aviation units requirements. The ARNG annually de- the ARNG FTS required workload epitomize the true nature of the ARNG. velops FTS requirements for Aviation (requirements) are validated but it’s the The location of the ARNG’s AASFs units assigned to the AASFs utilizing funding levels (authorizations) in line range from a large city setting to re- United States Army Manpower Analy- with the congressionally mandated end motely located small towns across the sis Agency approved manning models. A strength that directs the application of fifty states, District of Columbia and misconception is that these FTS mod- FTS. The Director of the ARNG has the three U.S. Territories. Similar to the els mirror the unit authorization docu- latitude to prioritize the funding (au- Active Army, the ARNG AASFs are ments, but they do not. FTS is intended thorizations) across the entire ARNG normally a single purpose fixed base fa- to improve Reserve Component readi- as do the Adjutants General across their The wings don’t come with the uniform at King Aerospace — our team members earn them. We do cility or other structure that can house ness and mobilization / deployment by respective state, territory or district. A providing a day to day unit presence and cause for concern in the future is that unit aircraft and accommodate the func- more than deliver responsive maintenance and aviation support services in some of the most demanding tions and activities that support aviation fulfilling operational and aviation main- the gap between requirements and au- operations. The actual AASF structures tenance functions. thorizations continues to widen. today vary from legacy ARNG hangars, All AASFs earn a standardized FTS Army National Guard -- Warfight- operational environments around the globe. Our team members possess a relentless commitment to our to facilities gained from other Services requirement to fulfill common facility ing-Capable, Governor-Responsive! that were deemed excess, or recently functions to include the command ele- cornerstone principles, quality and our customers’ missions. We treat our customers like family — the King family. constructed AASFs. ment and embodies a wide range of skill COL Joseph Bishop is the director of the In the last ten years, the ARNG con- sets drawn from Active Guard Reserve Aviation and Safety Division for the Army structed ten new AASFs, built ten new soldiers, Federal Military Technicians National Guard, located in Arlington, VA.

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Low Altitude Training By COL Jason L. Miller

rmy units are moving A rapidly to fully implement the training required to prepare for large-scale combat operations (LSCO) against a peer or near-peer competitor.

This training will focus on the tactics U.S. ARMY PHOTO BY SGT THOMAS CALVERT ARMY PHOTO BY SGT U.S. necessary to rapidly deploy, execute Soldiers with the 25th Combat Aviation Brigade and 2nd Squadron, 14th Cavalry Regiment, 2nd Infantry combined arms maneuver, and succeed Brigade Combat Team, 25th Infantry Division conduct hoist MEDEVAC training during a fire support in a complex, multi-domain environ- coordination exercise Nov. 19, 2019 at Pohakuloa Training Area on the Island of Hawaii. ment. One of the primary challenges is training Soldiers who have been fighting counterinsurgency (COIN) for over Crew Coordination Fly the Aircraft a decade to refocus their efforts to fight against a threat which requires them to As our flight altitude decreases and we As aviation continues to execute tough, fly at terrain flight and nap-of-the-earth focus on fighting against a threat which realistic training, and aircrews utilize ter- altitudes. As our branch chief put it, relies on radio frequency and infrared (IR) rain altitudes and methods beyond just “We are now driving closer to the curb thick area of operations, our crew coordi- technology to evade threats, contingen- at 100 mph.” While this flight envelope nation efforts must increase. It’s no sur- cies play a critical role in this environment. may be new for many, aviation’s funda- prise that flying closer to the curb brings Knowing EPs and limits is a vital part of mental principles of risk management, new hazards, whether natural or man- proficiency; but if there is one thing that crew coordination, and “fly the aircraft” made, into our mission profile. Further- aircrews should have ingrained into their are critical to the success of this mission. more, our closure and time for reaction DNA, and reinforce through daily train- are reduced. To mitigate this risk, aircrews ing, it is to always “fly the aircraft.” A R-COP must increase their crew coordination, thorough understanding of what is truly Army aviation’s Risk-Common Op- more specifically their effective commu- important, the implementation of hasty erational Picture (R-COP) has been de- nication in the cockpit. For aircrews that dynamic risk analysis, and the practice of signed and integrated into the force in might not have the experience to under- sound judgment at terrain flight altitudes order to standardize processes and reduce stand what this means, if you want to see is essential. These must be practiced, both risk. The R-COP is a contract between an excellent example of crew coordina- in simulated and live realistic mission leadership and aircrews that confirms how tion, look at the in-car footage for rally training, to build competence in the force they will execute the mission and mitigate car racers. The speeds and proximity to and allow aircrews to know what it truly risk to the force. Approval of the R-COP hazards in which they operate requires means to “fly the aircraft.” is not the end of the risk management constant and effective communication Conclusion process, but rather the point where miti- between the driver and navigator to stay gation measures are put into practical ap- ahead of the car and the race. It is a prac- Aviation is driving closer to the curb plication. These mitigation measures must ticed and choreographed example of ef- at 100 mph. However, if Army aviation be incorporated into aircrew briefings and fective communications. Aircrews, too, vigorously applies the fundamentals of constantly discussed and reassessed with must utilize this same type of crew coor- risk management, crew coordination, dynamic risk management throughout dination mentality for effective commu- and to “fly the aircraft,” we will be suc- the mission. As the terrain, environment, nication. Aviators all remember Bernoul- cessful. The mission and our most pre- and mission complexity changes, it is li’s principle. Well, this is the Bernoulli’s cious assets, our Soldiers, depend on it. incumbent on aircrews to also reevalu- principle of crew coordination and as ate their mitigation measures to ensure altitude decreases, crew coordination/ef- COL Jason L. Miller is the deputy com- they are within the intent of mission fective communication must increase to mander of the U.S. Army Combat Readi- command and the R-COP contract. stay ahead of the aircraft and the mission. ness Center at Fort Rucker, AL.

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Modern Instructional Technology Opportunities in Army Aviation Maintenance Training By CPT Jacob D. Terlizzi

s we move to the A future, how can Army Aviation exploit modern instruction technology to maintain relevancy to 2028 and beyond?

The 128th Aviation Brigade, home of U.S. ARMY PHOTO BY CPT JAMES C. KING III ARMY PHOTO BY CPT JAMES C. U.S. Army Aviation Maintenance Advanced SSG Stephen Schwander, 1-210th Avn. Regt., uses a Virtual Interactive Environment (VIE) training Individual Training (AIT), is confront- device to facilitate training for AIT Soldiers. ing this question to help improve Avia- tion maintenance training for the future. The mission of the 128th Aviation Bri- gade is to generate disciplined, physical- by the popularity of the Virtual Interac- agers, training developers and systems ly fit, and technically proficient Aviation tive Environment (VIE) trainer amongst integrators, and USAACE’s Directorate maintenance Soldiers and leaders who AIT Students, which is a basic-level vir- of Simulation (DOS) to form the initial embody the Army Values and embrace tual touch screen procedural trainer that working group and kick start the effort. the Army as a profession. Encompassed allows students to manipulate the aircraft The group focused on how modern by this mission is the priority to main- and components in order to walk through instructional technologies such as VR/ tain relevance with the operational force procedures outlined in their manuals. AR could be specifically implemented to ensure training is realistic, rigorous, Couple this observation and the to improve training quality. This fo- and responsive to Combat Aviation Bri- charge to maintain relevancy, the re- cus was inspired by a brigade training gade (CAB) requirements. sult is an environment with potential priority aimed at reducing multi-shift Maintaining relevance is a constant for modern instructional capabilities to training requirements for all courses. effort. Relevancy is not only tied to make a huge impact on the quality of Using the Army Design Methodology the latest tools and techniques used in training of our Aviation maintainers. A as framework (and countless pages of the field but also available instructional key byproduct of blending new training butcher paper), the group built a shared methods to ensure training value is max- capabilities on a cloud-based architec- understanding of current conditions, imized. The goal is to provide the most ture is the ability to exploit instructional problem sets, and capabilities. proficient graduates possible. To do this, content outside the boundaries of 128th While the implementation of new in- the 128th Aviation Brigade will assess and providing an enhanced training structional technologies will be an enter- how we have taught Aviation maintain- support tool for Soldiers in the field. prise effort, the 128th Aviation Brigade ers in the past and what our possibilities However, implementation of new in- gained significant value and insight that are for the future. structional technology should be delib- will be applied as it continues to gener- A factor in realizing the future of erate, driven from the bottom up, based ate momentum for this initiative and will Aviation maintenance training is under- on the training requirement, and firmly continue to focus on the next generation standing the capabilities that already ex- assess the applicability and feasibility of of Combat Aviation Leader, using our ist. It is modern instructional technolo- implementing such technologies. knowledge, skills, and abilities to enhance gies; a broad category including virtual In October 2019, the 128th Aviation the way we train and prepare our Aviation reality and augmented reality (VR/AR). Brigade hosted an initial planning con- Maintainers in 2028 and beyond. While the idea of virtualized mainte- ference to do just that and begin what nance training may be foreign or uncom- is currently known as the Aviation VR/ CPT Jacob D. Terlizzi is the commander fortable for some, it appears more natural AR Maintenance Training Initiative. of Company C, 1st Battalion, 210th Avia- to the current generation of Initial Entry The meeting brought together Aviation tion Regiment, 128th Aviation Brigade at Training (IET) Soldier. This is evident Maintenance instructors, course man- Joint Base Langley-Eustis, VA.

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Contracting for Aircraft Services under

Experimental Certificate By Mr. Brad Mason

n recent years, the U.S. Army Combat I Capabilities Development Command Aviation & Missile Center’s Aviation Engineering Directorate (CCDC AvMC AED) has seen an increase in requests to provide airworthiness support for Contracted Air Services (CAS). FAA WEBSITE SCREENSHOT FAA

When flight operations are deemed Public Aircraft When a new CAS case arises, the first step is to determine if Operations (PAO), the contracting agency, not the Federal there is an existing certification basis that may be leveraged for Aviation Administration (FAA), is responsible for assuring the Army’s airworthiness assessment. Ideally, the contracted the airworthiness of the aircraft. Thus, for PAO CAS aircraft will have an FAA TC with a Standard Airworthiness under an Army contract, AvMC AED is the airworthiness Certificate. The Army can leverage that Standard Certificate authority. In several CAS cases, the contracted aircraft were to issue an airworthiness release (AWR). However, if the operating under an FAA special airworthiness certificate aircraft is operating under an x-ticket, the certificate cannot be in the experimental category (also known as an x-ticket). accepted because the aircraft does not conform to any existing For cases involving aircraft operating under an x-ticket, the FAA TC. In these instances, an Army AWR cannot be issued Army’s airworthiness effort becomes much more challenging. until the airworthiness requirements gaps are identified and Procuring organizations should consider these challenges addressed. This may not be practical from a cost and schedule prior to awarding a contract in order to avoid unexpected cost perspective, as in some cases it would require the Army to increases and schedule delays. undertake a complete aircraft type design approval effort. If Per the FAA website, “A special airworthiness certificate the airworthiness gaps cannot be resolved in a timely and in the experimental category is issued to operate an aircraft cost-efficient manner, a risk assessment and acceptance by an that does not have a Type Certificate (TC) or does not appropriate authority will be required. Typically, these risks are conform to its TC and is in a condition for safe operation”. substantial, requiring risk acceptance at the General Officer The FAA issues an x-ticket for one of the following purposes: level. In some cases where risks levels were high, contracts research and development, exhibition, market surveys, air have been canceled because a willing risk acceptance authority racing, crew training, or for flight testing to demonstrate could not be identified. regulatory compliance. An aircraft that does not have a TC When considering a contract for air services, it is or does not conform to a TC cannot be fully certified because recommended that you assess the type of airworthiness compliance has not been shown with all of the applicable certificate that will be utilized. Ensure that you dig deep Federal Aviation Regulation (FAR) requirements. As a result and determine whether the FAA certificate, category, of these airworthiness deficiencies, the aircraft is not eligible and purpose are applicable to your contract requirements. to receive a standard airworthiness certificate. Additionally, If possible, avoid the use of aircraft operating under an aircraft operating on an x-ticket must be accompanied by a experimental certificate. No matter the scenario, it is highly set of special operating limitations that provide additional recommended that the effort be coordinated with the AvMC restrictions regarding how and where the aircraft can be safely AED so that any unique airworthiness challenges can be operated. The limitations will typically prohibit operations assessed prior to awarding a contract. AvMC AED may be including passengers or cargo for hire and often restrict flight contacted via the following email: usarmy.redstone.ccdc-avmc. to a limited geographic area. The intent of these limitations [email protected]. is to provide mitigations to ensure the safety of the aircrew while simultaneously minimizing the risk to the general Mr. Brad Mason is the AED fixed-wing branch chief at Redstone public by limiting exposure in the event of an accident. Arsenal, AL.

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Corneal Refractive Surgery for Applicants By MAJ (Dr.) Eric Abdul

he popularity and success of corneal refractive vider should be able to assist in locating T surgery (such as LASIK, LASEK or PRK) has and contacting an appropriate aeromedical provider. You may wish to obtain your prompted questions from those applying for Aviation optometry records beforehand, which will assist that aeromedical provider in duty. Here is an introduction to the topic for initial assessing your case. Some visual defects applicants. are not amenable to corneal refractive surgery or an individuals’ astigmatism or near/far sightedness may be too severe FS: Light enters the eye through the Army. These procedures are slightly dif- to be corrected within the limits of the clear portion of its front known as the ferent from one another, but all use a la- Army’s aeromedical policy. Under these cornea. The cornea refracts, or bends, in- ser to reshape the cornea. Speaking gen- circumstances, they may need to consult coming light through the lens and directs erally, outcomes and recovery times are your waiver approval authority on your it onto the retina at the back of the eye. very similar for all three procedures. In behalf (Human Resource Command for Most of the refractive power of the eye LASIK the top layer of the cornea is cut Active Duty and Reserves and the Na- resides in the spherical shape of the cor- and pulled back to expose the middle of tional Guard Bureau for Guardsmen) to nea, with the lens acting to adjust focus the cornea for reshaping, after which the determine aeromedical appropriateness for near and far vision. A uniform and outer flap is returned to its original posi- of a procedure. The aeromedical provider appropriately shaped cornea produces a tion. It may be a good choice for those or approval authority can also give you clear image. But a refractive error of the with severe near-sightedness. LASEK is and your medical team the Army’s crite- cornea can cause the image to focus in somewhat like LASIK but is done with ria for postoperative outcomes that meet front or behind the retina, making you a thinner flap and is performed closer to the eligibility criteria. If refractive sur- near or far-sighted, respectively. If the re- the surface. There are fewer complica- gery is the right choice, be sure to bring fractive power of the cornea varies across tions related to the flap itself, but it may your preoperative, treatment, and post- its surface and is not uniform, it may pro- have more short-term discomfort imme- operative records with you to your flight duce a distorted image (i.e. astigmatism). diately after the procedure and may be physical. Be aware that some individuals Glasses or contact lenses may be able to less appropriate for very near-sighted in- who undergo refractive surgery improve improve your vision to meet Aviation dividuals. PRK also treats the outer sur- their vision but are still required to wear standards. However, it is understand- face of the cornea. But instead of creat- corrective lenses to raise their visual acu- able why a future aviator might want ing a flap, the protective skin-cell cover- ity to qualifying levels. to avoid the requirement to wear them ing (epithelium) is gently removed. The during flight and carry a spare in their laser then sculpts the functional part of When To Act flight bag, especially in an austere envi- the cornea beneath. The protective skin Another consideration for some appli- ronment. Surgery to correct your corneal layer grows back in a matter of days, but cants interested in refractive surgery may refraction is an attractive option, but as there is often discomfort and protective be timing. For instance, if you currently with any medical procedure, the decision lenses and antibiotic drops must be used qualify for Aviation duty with corrective should not be taken lightly. Discuss with during the healing time. That’s a very ba- lenses you may opt to complete initial your Ophthalmologist the risks, benefits, sic review of the procedures, and again flight training before seeking refractive and alternatives to these procedures, as it’s best to discuss your preference with surgery. Bear in mind that aside from the well as which type of surgery they rec- your Ophthalmologist who can help you need to obtain command permission you ommend. Complications are a risk for choose a procedure, if any, that is right will also need to find a period in your ca- any surgery, and in this case include the for you. Regardless of technique, the ear- reer where you will be ineligible to fly for need for more treatments, corneal haze, liest your post-operative outcome can be six to twelve weeks, or potentially longer decrease in contrast, halos, or glare at evaluated for an Army flight physical is if there are complications during your night. Please note that for those already three months after the surgery. surgical recovery. Finding that right time in the service, Commander’s approval is for interested individuals may require a required before undertaking corneal re- Do Your Research year or two of planning in advance to de- fractive surgery. I encourage you to also discuss your termine the right window. case before surgery with an Army Flight Fly safe! Surgical Options Surgeon and/or an Optometrist with LASIK, LASEK, and PRK are all Army aeromedical experience. Your re- MAJ Eric Abdul, M.D. is a flight surgeon types of corneal refractive surgery and cruiter, ROTC or cadet command, or at the U.S. Army School of Aviation can be approved for Aviation duty in the non-flight qualified military medical pro- Medicine, Fort Rucker, AL.

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Army Aviation Modernization … GE Aviation’s Support for Building the Future By Bill Bohman, Tom Climer, and Jason Jundt ALL GRAPHICS COURTESY GE ALL GRAPHICS COURTESY

hese are exciting times for Army engine performance. GE’s new T901 design and technologies, it significantly Aviation. Aviation units expertly engine meets this challenge. It’s the en- reduces overall Army program risk. T field a wide range of warfighting gine the Army needs to improve heli- GE invested confidently based on capabilities in high demand across the copter performance today and for next our deep experience with the Army’s force. Aviators provide our Soldiers deci- generation aircraft under development demanding mission sets. GE’s advanced sive battlefield advantages helping to en- in the FVL program. technologies are already in commercial sure their success. To sustain and improve The T901 provides 50+% more power airline service and will have millions of these advantages, the Army is embarked (3,100 shp); 25% better Specific Fuel flight hours proving their efficacy and re- on an ambitious Aviation modernization Consumption; 20% longer engine life; liability long before the first T901 enters program centered on Future Vertical Lift is 50% more reliable than T700; and service. Some of these technologies, such (FVL) and the Improved Turbine En- power for Future Vertical Lift Capabil- as ceramic matrix composites, were devel- gine Program (ITEP). These programs ity Sets 1 thru 3. oped solely by GE, differentiating GE as define capabilities for the next generation These are not theoretical results; the a true technology leader. For others, such of Warfighters. GE Aviation is proud to T901 is not a paper engine. The Army as additive manufacturing, GE is the clear be the Army’s premier engine and sys- required ITEP competitors to run two industry leader having made significant tems provider today and looks forward to demonstrator engines before making an investments over the last decade to ma- continuing this service in the future. engine selection. GE Aviation took the ture the technology. GE’s proven tech- initiative to build and test a third engine, nologies are very low risk for the Army Building from an Extraordinary a full T901 prototype, at GE expense, and are ready for the T901 today. Base … the legendary T700 to ensure meeting Army requirements. Today’s Black Hawk and Apache GE invested over $300M of company Benefits Warriors enjoy the full benefits of the money in turboshaft engine technologies The T901 has a lot to offer pilots, clearly best in class T700 engine, the in- including design and testing of the T901 maintainers and fleet managers. dustry standard for reliability, fix-forward prototype. The prototype engine not only For Pilots – n maintainability and low life cycle cost. The proves the full capability of the T901’s Power to accomplish the mission, to T700’s unique, fully modular design is key include Hot & High (6K/95) n to this success. Over 12,000 T700 engines Range/station time to reach are in service with over 30 countries today, objective/engage targets n easily the most prolific engine in its size Safer operations - smaller avoid region n class. With over 100 million flight hours, Crisper engine transient response – the T700 is a combat proven veteran fully better aircraft handling trusted by those in harm’s way. For Maintainers – n Fully modular like T700 – full fix Introducing the T901 … forward capability n a revolutionary step forward Advanced Engine Health monitoring Challenged by Iraq and Afghanistan’s GE invested over $300M of company money in system – easier fault isolation n imposing operating environments, the turboshaft engine technologies including design 50% more reliable than T700 n Army needed dramatically improved and testing of the T901 prototype fewer unscheduled removals

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L3H_118702Lm_MATRIX_UH-60_ArmyAviation_8.125x10.875.indd 1 6/27/19 5:12 PM n fewer low power removals tem computing and networking heritage n ® T700 field support equipment is strongly rooted in DO-297 Integrated compatible with T901 Modular Avionics and ARINC 653 Avi- For Fleet Managers – onics Application Standard Software In- n Smaller logistics footprint, fewer terface standards. With the advent of the spare engines US Government’s MOSA requirement, SAVING LIVES SINCE 1981 n Significant life cycle cost savings GE took further steps to offer open mis- STILL OUR BEST SELLING PRODUCT n ® Ability to correlate issues, establish sion system solutions for the Army. CONTINUES TO SAVE LIVES fleet patterns GE focuses on the basic principles SKED n Ability to develop customized of MOSA to promote the Army’s overhaul work scopes, speed depot business and acquisition model and overhauls at reduced costs supports the following Army efforts to Designing the future requires a thor- define and mature MOSA principles: n ough understanding of the past. The Joint Multi-Role Technology T700’s combat proven, fully modular sin- Demonstrator ( JMR-TD) Joint gle spool architecture was carried forward Common Architecture Demo n to the T901. This design avoids the com- JMR-TD Architecture **EQUIPPED WITH COBRA BUCKLES FOR plexity, reliability challenges, increased Implementation Process RAPID PATIENT PACKAGING cost and weight penalties of a dual spool Demonstration program n design while delivering the same or bet- JMR-TD Mission Systems

® ter performance. The T901’s fully modu- Architecture Demonstration Capstone SKEDCO PJ SKED lar design supports Warfighter readiness program n SKEDCO PJ SKED (SK-215C) “LIGHTER through better reliability and the ability Synergistic Unmanned Manned to fix the engine in austere forward areas. Intelligent Teaming Simulation program FASTER n The last forty years of operational experi- FARA Competitive Prototype program EASIER TO CARRY” n ence proves full modularity is the single Advanced Teaming Mission Systems best way to reduce engine shop visits and Development and Integration program n thus minimize lifecycle costs. Vertical Lift Consortium Air Vehicle/Mission System Architecture Future Vertical Lift … powering the Interface and Comprehensive future Architecture Strategy tasks. The T901 is not just for Black Hawks GE’s efforts to mature MOSA and Apaches. It was designed with FVL principles will allow the Army to in mind. It will power the Future At- maintain capability overmatch with tack Reconnaissance Aircraft (FARA) peer adversaries, get new capabilities UNIVERSAL LITTER and can be grown to power capability set to the field faster, lower life cycle costs, TIE-DOWN STRAPS™ two aircraft and potentially even some and ensure future competition by NSN: 6530-01-530-3860 capability set three designs. The T901’s eliminating vendor lock. demonstrated capabilities meet today’s The hard-won lessons of the Army’s challenges while its simple design, proven past, captured in the design of the PATIENT LITTER STRAPS technologies and overall growth potential T700, are paid forward into the T901. NSN: 6530-01-536-4145 stand ready to power the next generation The T901 delivers revolutionary capa- of Army aircraft. bility for today’s aircraft and will bring GE’s new T408 engine powers the Future Vertical Lift to life. GE’s large Marine Corps new CH-53K “King Stal- technology investments and develop- lion” heavy lift helicopter. The Army and ment of the only ITEP prototype en- GE are cooperating to demonstrate the gine make the T901 a proven design. T408’s ability to be a future powerplant The T408 is already serving the Ma- for the CH-47. A flight test demonstra- rine Corps and will be ready to power tion is progressing and when the Army the Chinook when needed. The T408 needs more power for the CH-47, the along with the T901, are viable power T408 will be ready to answer the call. The solutions for FVL. To support Army T408 is also a potential answer for FVL Aviation modernization, GE Aviation The only Litter Tie-Down Strap capability set three aircraft. This rugged is deploying the full weight of its tech- with Airworthiness Release engine provides up to 7,500 shp, easily nologies and experience to help ensure (AWR 1330), 3000lb MBS. enough power for today’s envisioned the Army’s future success. designs. Patient Litter Strap, 5000lb. Bill Bohman is the director of Marketing Modular Open Systems Approach Strategy and Tom Climer is the director (MOSA) … supporting truly open of Rotorcraft Marketing for Military Sys- systems tems; and Jason Jundt is a senior product WWW.SKEDCO.COM GE has two decades experience devel- manager, in Military Open Systems – all 800-770-7533 oping open standards systems. Our sys- with GE Aviation.

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Private Sector SATCOM and Tactical Networking Advantages Key to Success of Army Aircraft Modernization Efforts By Ken Peterman

he U.S. Army is currently build- As a technology leader in the private latest advancements in satellite coming an Aviation Mission Com- sector, Viasat believes it’s increasingly munications (SATCOM) and terrestrial T mon Server (AMCS) to enhance becoming our responsibility to deliver networks. Of note, 81% of respondents storage, data processing and transport the same level of connectivity and to the same survey agree it’s critical for capabilities across every aircraft in or- cloud-empowerment to our men and U.S. military forces to have access to a der to ensure the current fleet is ready women in uniform as they have grown modernized end-to-end satellite and to fight and win in multi-domain op- to depend upon in the civilian world. In terrestrial networks to make cloud- erations. Viasat commends the Army fact, according to a recent survey, 68% enabled technologies and the Internet for implementing AMCS and other of active duty military and Department of Battlefield Things a reality across the initiatives to enhance communications of Defense (DoD) respondents say they battlespace. technology across airborne platforms expect the same level of connectivity As Major General Thomas Todd and speed up the introduction of new and access to trusted and timely infor- recently pointed out, “there are several capabilities. In order to maintain a mation on the battlefield as they get in cross-cutting initiatives for the current tactical edge and deter near-peer ad- the civilian world. fleet to make aircraft more agile, in- versaries, it will be critical for the U.S. To empower our military forces with teroperable, survivable and integrated military to deliver enhanced commu- cloud-enabled technologies, much like in multi-domain operations, and the nications and cloud-enabled technolo- what AMCS will provide to aircraft, network will play an integral role.” The gies across all domains. the U.S. Army must have access to the U.S. Army has an enormous, yet un-

ARMY AVIATION Magazine 32 December 31, 2019 can offer U.S. Army airborne platforms. ble of Concurrent Multiple Reception Expanding tactical networking ca- (CMR), in which a radio can demodu- pabilities will also be key to helping late and decrypt multiple messages ensure rotary and fixed wing platforms from multiple users simultaneously. maintain the advantage needed to suc- This has the effect of reducing mes- ceed across today’s data-driven bat- sage latency and increasing the overall tlespace. With near-peer adversaries throughput of the network, which can demonstrating substantial capabilities also greatly enhance the Army’s tactical to conduct electronic warfare, it will networking capabilities. be critical for the U.S. Army to adjust Viasat implemented CMR capa- acquisition processes in order to rap- bilities across its expansive line of Next idly acquire and deploy effective new Generation Tactical Data Link prod- technologies that can be continuously ucts, including the STT, to fulfill urgent updated and enhanced—helping en- mission needs and improve communi- sure the U.S. maintains its dominance cations ahead of future requirements. across the multi-domain battlespace. Viasat’s CMR Link 16 capabilities will Viasat’s agile development model, also enable the U.S. military to both ex- proactive approach and expansive line pand the number of units with direct of non-developmental item (NDI) of- ferings have realized great success enhancing capabilities for several rotary and fixed wing platforms ahead of traditional programs of record. A great example of the success of our NDI offer- ings include Viasat’s KOR-24A Small Tactical Terminal (STT). The STT was developed ahead of official require- A U.S. Army Task Force Brawler CH-47F ments and is currently the world’s only PHOTO VIASAT Chinook releases flares while conducting a multi-channel radio capable of per- training exercise. forming Link 16 communications in

U.S. AIR FORCE PHOTO BY TSGT. GREGORY BROOK GREGORY TSGT. AIR FORCE PHOTO BY U.S. a small form factor. The STT includes interoperable functionality to improve communications between U.S. and international coalition partners’ military digital access to key tactical data while agencies requiring critical information also addressing network congestion in from multiple networks and is continu- order to adapt to emerging mission ally updated to support evolving mis- requirements and maintain a tactical sion needs. The STT will continue to edge. Soon, the product line will be in- see new capabilities infused into the crementally enhanced with additional platform, including the roll-out of a features to mitigate RF interference in software-only upgrade to address cryp- a contested environment. tographic modernization in early 2020 By taking a proactive approach, and the ability to receive multiple mes- private sector leaders like Viasat are tapped opportunity to leverage today’s sages simultaneously to follow. ready to deliver new technology capa- private sector capabilities that will help bilities today to help modernize our ensure current modernization efforts Tactical Datalink forces faster and more cost effectively for airborne platforms are successful. The U.S. Army chose Viasat’s STT than ever before. We applaud the U.S. as its tactical datalink for the AH-64E Army’s leadership by taking on new Delivering Connectivity Apache Helicopter, among numerous initiatives like AMCS and look for- By deploying secure, resilient, hy- other platforms, including its special ward to continuing to work closely brid, multi-networking SATCOM and operations rotary wing assets. Because with customers to deliver cutting-edge Line-of-Sight architectures offered by the STT has the capability to operate SATCOM and tactical networking ca- private sector leaders like Viasat and over two-channels, it allows its host pabilities that will enhance mission ef- others, the U.S. Army can deliver the platform to switch waveforms and net- fectiveness for U.S. Army aircraft and connectivity needed to significantly work connections on the fly and merge bring cloud-enabled technologies to enhance in-flight mission effectiveness disparate networks for a complete op- life across the battlespace. and power artificial intelligence, ma- erational picture. The result is delivery chine learning and cloud-enabled tech- of real-time situational awareness to nology applications needed for initia- the cockpit as the mission unfolds. Ken Peterman is the president for govern- tives like AMCS. But this is only one In addition to the originally fielded ment systems at Viasat, located in Carls- of advantages private sector technology capabilities of the STT, it is now capa- bad, California.

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FlightSafety International’s Flight School XXI UH-72A Lakota Simulation Program By Bert Sawyer

Gray Eagle ER THE MULTI-DOMAIN ALL PHOTOS COURTESY FLIGHTSAFETY INTERNATIONAL ALL PHOTOS COURTESY SOLUTION A teaming effort lead by CSRA Top left: Simulator Cockpit View (Including Chin Gray Eagle Extended Range provides the warfighter persistent and and in coordination with FlightSafety, Display) Fort Rucker Directorate of Simula- Top right: Simulator Cabin Area (Instructor reliable mission support in Multi-Domain Operations. Providing over 40 tion (DoS), and the Program Execu- Operators Station) tive Office Simulation, Training and Bottom: Victory Hall Bay Remote Operator’s hours of endurance with a modular architecture that integrates multiple Instrumentation (PEO-STRI) was Station put in place to determine the simu- advanced payloads for standoff in a contested environment. Gray lation requirements. Once completed, current syllabus along with poten- n 2014 the Army elected to re- CSRA awarded a contract to Flight- Safety to provide 22 UH-72A simula- tial future training tasks. With this Eagle Extended Range is a combat proven system that supports Army place the Bell TH-67 Common requirement the simulator must be I Core training aircraft with the Air- tors and 10 cockpit procedural trainers (CPTs). capable of training to standard and forces today and into the future. bus UH-72A Lakota. Along with this without negative habit transfer, all change came the requirement for sup- During the initial planning phases, it was determined the UH-72A simu- primary tasks, all basic instrument porting simulation for both the Initial tasks, all advanced instrument tasks, Entry Rotor Wing program and the lators would require the capability of training all common core tasks in the and all basic warfighting skills tasks to Alabama National Guard. ga-asi.com

909Srmy ton092rnt.n 99209 02 Gray Eagle ER THE MULTI-DOMAIN SOLUTION Gray Eagle Extended Range provides the warfighter persistent and reliable mission support in Multi-Domain Operations. Providing over 40 hours of endurance with a modular architecture that integrates multiple advanced payloads for standoff in a contested environment. Gray Eagle Extended Range is a combat proven system that supports Army forces today and into the future.

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909Srmy ton092rnt.n 99209 02 include all night vision goggle (NVG) and a secondary motion cuing system. and proficiency to the student which tasks. In order for the new simulators The IFTs fully replicate the OFTs significantly reduces time required for to train the above tasks, it would also including the visuals with the only run-ups and shutdowns in the actual require an updated local training area exception being the full motion aircraft. visual database that would include lo- system, however the motion system Comments and observations from cal training area airports and enhanced can be fully integrated with the IFTs instructor pilots, pilots, and manage- terrain flight training areas that would should future requirements dictate. ment staff about the simulators in- allow NVG Nap of the Earth flight clude: “The simulator exceeded our and map navigation. Enhanced Tactical Training expectations and will be the new state Deliveries of the first 4 simulators For enhanced tactical training of the art for FSXXI.”; “The glass began in May of 2016. They were in- capabilities all simulators can be linked mirror and enhanced database are im- stalled, tested, and accepted by CSRA together providing interoperability pressive.”; “The Instructor Operating and determined to be ready for training capabilities for mission oriented Station has tremendous capability.”; by the Army in October. operations. Training areas also “The glass visuals coupled with the vi- incorporate moving ground vehicles sual database are as good as they can Advanced Technology that allow for threat identification and get”; and the most common comment To accomplish all the required tactical reports training. being “a truly awesome simulator” and training tasks FlightSafety chose the Training can also be monitored and the same comment referencing the advanced technology systems that are or controlled off board the simulators CPTs. incorporated into the FlightSafety with the Remote Operators Station FlightSafety has manufactured, FS1000™ simulators. They include a (ROS). The ROS incorporates touch installed, and maintained 24 Bell multifunction Instructor Operating screen monitors that allows for an TH-67 simulators, 20 Airbus UH- Station, VITAL 1100™ visual system, instructor to monitor and control the 72A simulators, 10 UH-72A CPTs, and CrewView™ collimated glass training if necessary. The instructor and for the Air Force 2 Bell TH-1H mirror display which provides true has a full complement of radio Weapon Systems Trainers for the collimated images that are free of communications available, cockpit Flight School XXI Common Core visible distortions and artifacts out to video, reposition capabilities, ability Program to date. Utilization time has mirror edge. The system offers 220 X 50 to change weather conditions, apply exceeded 770,800 training hours with degrees of viewing with separate chin and remove malfunctions, monitor 100% availability. Included within window displays replicating the actual an assortment of maps with aircraft this number is over 108,500 training aircraft viewing spectrum. VITAL position, and several other features hours in the UH-72A simulators. 1100™ delivers highly detailed mission included with the simulator IOS. FlightSafety International provides specific imagery with vastly improved The instructor is assisted with more than 1.4 million hours of training screen content and exceptional modernized debriefing capabilities; each year to pilots, technicians and environmental effects. The training a SimView™ debriefing station is other aviation professionals from 167 benefits of this system also provides delivered with each simulator and countries and independent territories. for a whole-earth environment and placed in the respective briefing FlightSafety operates the world’s largest worldwide database that incorporates room. The system has the capability fleet of advanced full-flight simulators the latest terrain information with geo- to record and then review any or all at Learning Centers and training specific satellite images. portions of the training period with locations in the United States, Australia, Located aft of the pilot and co- the student. SimView™ provides Brazil, Canada, China, France, Japan, pilot stations, the Instructor Operator actual crew video and voice, an the Netherlands, Norway, South Africa Station features an intuitive interface, assortment of map displays, virtual and the United Kingdom. scalable graphics, and large multi touch aircraft viewing, approach and enroute displays. A remote laptop computer charts with aircraft tracking displayed, Bert Sawyer is the director of Strategic Man- mounted at the co-pilot station allows and aircraft instruments. Segments agement for FlightSafety International. for complete single screen control of or points desired for review can be the training period. The aft portion of selected manually by the instructor the simulator also allows for the seating for quick and easy replay along with of two observer stations with fully the enhanced system capabilities of integrated intercom systems. automatically marking for review any The Operational Flight Trainers malfunctions that may be given while (OFT) feature a 6 degree of freedom recording the training session. electric motion system with a 60 inch An additional contract was awarded stroke along with electric control in September of 2015 for 10 UH-72 loading for the flight controls. The CPTs. The CPTs are a complex tactile flight crew station also provides trainer which replicates the actual for secondary motion cuing which aircraft cockpit. They provide the replicates normal vibrations associated capabilities of performing a complete with the UH-72A helicopter flight. runup and shutdown per the operator’s The Instrument Flight Trainers checklist while in a classroom (IFT’s) are pedestal mounted and environment. The training in this provide both electric control loading device adds a great deal of knowledge

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SF0200S60 lc 202mmmm bleeStrn.n 220209 2 Special Focus u Industry Support & Challenges NORTH CAROLINA ARMY NATIONAL GUARD PHOTO ARMY NATIONAL CAROLINA NORTH Big Ass Fans Case Study – Creating A Comfortable, Energy Efficient Hangar By Alex Risen

ocated just beyond Raleigh’s borders air conditioning? A 25,000-sq-ft fur- A North Carolina Army National Guard tech works on an aircraft in the hangar at Morrisville, at Raleigh-Durham International nace. Small portable fans couldn’t make NC under Big Ass Fans Powerfoil X series HVLS LAirport, the North Carolina Nation- a dent in the heat, and technicians often fans and LED fixtures. al Guard’s facility in Morrisville, North roasted as they worked, slowing them Carolina, performs critical maintenance down and decreasing productivity — and repairs on the state’s fleet of mili- sweaty workers means dropped tools, consumption,” said Dobson. “Our goal tary helicopters. But with metal-halide impaired focus and potential water is to convert entirely to LED lighting in fixtures providing inadequate lighting damage to sensitive electronic systems. the North Carolina National Guard”. and temperatures soaring into the 90s all The cavernous hangar was also poorly summer long, North Carolina National lit with inefficient metal-halide fixtures. Working With Big Ass Fans Guard Energy Manager Matthew Dob- The outdated halides produced dim Dobson was familiar with Big Ass son knew he had to upgrade the space. light, had a lengthy warm-up period, Fans through trade shows and reached and wasted energy compared to the lat- Dim Lights And Hot Summers out for a trial of Big Ass Fans High Bay est LED technology. Technicians used LEDs. After seeing them side-by-side Here’s the problem: what happens task lights to supplement the fixtures, with the existing halide fixtures, Dob- when you combine legendary Carolina creating a cluttered mess of cords that son knew he’d found the right lights for summers, a heat island created by the presented a trip hazard. “I wanted to the job. “The Big Ass Lights were much airport’s tarmac, and a hangar with no increase light levels and decrease energy brighter, and the light quality was bet-

ARMY AVIATION Magazine 38 December 31, 2019 ter,” Dobson said, adding “they looked more robust and durable, too.” With technicians frequently looking up at aircraft from below, Dobson also noted the --....- --= importance of Big Ass Fans LED Bay Lights not creating a glare. As a government entity, Dobson was required to solicit other bids for lights and fans, but TRAINING SYSTEMS he still found Big Ass Fans’ offer to be the most competitive. Once the bid had been accepted, Big Ass Fans designed a CA Tl has p_r_ovided customized fan and light layout to maxi- _ mize cooling power and light dispersion throughout the hangar. vjrtual trainingand Top-To-Bottom Impact mission rehearsal Dobson used Big Ass Fans Factory Certified Installers for both the light expertisefocused fixtures and fans. He appreciated the - ---- minimal impact of the install crew. “It . -on·tRe warfighter was seamless. We blocked off the area . I they were working for the day, and we kept working around them. They were for over20·year�. _ ;__ - able to accommodate us”. Now 62 High --•- . ' ·""Y'.'.: Bay LED fixtures illuminate the facility from above, each producing 26,000 See us at Quad-A booth 2707 lumens of clear, bright light. For an ex- www.catinet.com terior walkway at the facility, 15 High Bay LEDs were wall-mounted, providing a softer light — 10,500 lumens each — for those traveling through the passage. The installers hung four Powerfoil X series fans in the hangar to circulate air throughout the area. “The workers are happier and more comfortable, absolutely,” said Dobson, “and that’s tied into productivity”. Even during the peak of summer, the overhead Big Ass Fans provide enough cooling to obviate portable fans, keeping technicians cool and sweat-free as they work on Apaches, Chinooks and more. Year-Round Improvements The fans and lights have made a big impact on the hangar, improving working conditions and morale and creating a cooler, brighter, cleaner facility. Dob- son has seen a 30% reduction in energy usage and lowered the hangar’s utility bills by $700 a month. In winter, Dob- son plans to use the Powerfoil X fans to de-stratify the facility, whose 50-foot ceiling traps a significant amount of rising heat when heaters are turned on. In doing so, Dobson will see even more drastic energy savings during the colder months of the year.

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The Avalex Cockpit Management Unit Family Enabling Rapid Transition from Concepts to Doctrine Through Solutions that Synchronize Existing and Future Platforms By Daniel Eckiss AVALEX TECHNOLOGIES GRAPHIC AVALEX

ew concepts to enable multi- the near-term upgrade path and have domain operations (MDO) are enough lifecycle and expandability N emerging from Government, to synchronize into future platforms. industry and non-traditional sources Our cockpit management unit (CMU) at an ever-quickening pace. Likewise, product family has been selected innovative technology incubation and to solve cross-platform technology rapid acquisition contract vehicles im- insertion problems well into the future. plemented by the U.S. Army and De- and Avalex Technologies Corporation partment of Defense are moving tech- has stepped up with a well-received so- Future Requirements, Simplified nology from concept to prototype fast- lution that assists the Army in address- As MDO mission requirements er than ever. Prototypes are great tools ing this challenge – the Avalex family expand, so do the number of commu- to gather user feedback and perfect of Cockpit Management Units. nications, identification, navigation concepts in a non-operational environ- and survivability components that get ment. However, the warfighter benefit Near Term and Future bolted to existing platforms. Each new of our nation’s investment in leap-ahead Synchronization component comes with a list of integra- technology research and development Current Army aviation platforms tion and aircrew training requirements, is not realized until enabling technol- are projected to be in the fight for and with this diversity and expansion ogy is integrated, trained and fielded. the next 20 years as future vertical lift comes the inherent complications of It is critical that the requirements for is developed and tested. Therefore, parts and software compatibility. both new and legacy platform integra- MDO enabling solutions will first be Platform operational flight pro- tion are understood and planned for fielded on UH-60s, CH-47s, AH-64s grams (OFPs) were not written to early in a technology development pro- and other existing platforms. Avalex respond to today’s rapid technology gram. This is particularly pertinent to understands that an investment in insertion cycles. The Avalex CMU pro- the Army’s future vertical lift programs technology should therefore fit both vides a federated hub for user interface

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Consulting/Special Services Provider of value-added and cost-effective solutions to Government and Commercial customers by providing the A multi-service consultancy team providing business Bihrle Applied Research Inc. latest and most sophisticated engineering, programmatic, focused strategic assistance and specializing in helping www.bihrle.com and information technology and services. industry support the U.S. Department of Defense and other federal departments and agencies. Ted Martin Shelley Yarborough VP, Business Development Director, Army Aviation & DoD Vertical Bihrle Applied Research Inc. is an aeronautical research & 6728 Odyssey Drive Flight Programs development company specializing in the development of Huntsville, AL 35806 1201 E. Abingdon Drive, STE 400 physics-based math models for commercial and military (256) 964-5437 Alexandria, VA 22314 fixed-wing and rotary-wing aircraft, including full- [email protected] (703) 549-5880 envelope, upset recovery, failure and subsystem modeling. [email protected] Brian Wachter James Kennedy Walt Davis VP Corporate Development Army Aviation Programs VP, Army Aviation & DoD Vertical Flight 81 Research Drive 6728 Odyssey Drive Programs Huntsville, AL 35806 1201 E. Abingdon Drive, STE 400 Hampton, VA 23666 Alexandria, VA 22314 (757) 327-4409 (256) 964-5248 [email protected] (703) 549-5880 [email protected] [email protected]

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Defense Acquisition, Inc. MILLION AIR LAKE CHARLES (KCWF) MILLION AIR VICTORVILLE (KVCV) www.da-inc.com Joe Torres (US Army, Ret) Jessie Harris (US Army, Ret) General Manager General Manager 4500 Chennault Parkway 18590 Readiness Street Lake Charles, LA 70615 Victorville, CA 92394 (888) 744-8468 (760) 246-7794 DAI is an SDVOSB based in Huntsville, AL providing Aviation/ [email protected] [email protected] Missile services focused on Business & Acquisition Manage- MILLION AIR YUMA (KNYL) ment, Test & Evaluation, Safety & Mission Assurance, Sys- FREEMAN JET CENTER OF LOUISIANA(KLCH) James Combs (US Marine Corps, Ret) tems Engineering, Information Technology, and Logistics. LAKE CHARLES REGIONAL AIRPORT General Manager Mike Stunkard (US Army, Ret) 3681 South Burch Way Steve Smith General Manager Yuma, AZ 85365 President 500 Airport Blvd., Hangar 1 (877) 812-1175 OR (928) 247-9571 6767 Old Madison Pike, Suite 265 Lake Charles, LA 70607 [email protected] Huntsville, AL, 35806 (337) 478-7722 (931) 801-8593 [email protected] [email protected] GasTOPS Inc MILLION AIR MEDFORD, OR (KMFR) https://www.gastopsusa.com Joe Keith (US Navy, Ret) Photo Jeff Dahlgren General Manager Director, Aviation Operations 2040 Milligan Way 1759 Sound Hammock Dr. Medford, OR 97504 Navarre, FL, 32566 (541) 842-2254 GasTOPS is dedicated to providing real-time condition (931) 302-2058 [email protected] monitoring solutions applying advanced fluid measurement [email protected] and analysis technologies. These solutions enable Condition MILLION AIR MOSES LAKE (KMWH) Based Maintenance (CBM), improve readiness, reduce Eagle 6 Technical Services, LLC Larry Godden costs…ensuring mission success. https://eagle6usa.com 7810 Andrews St., N.E., Suite 134 Moses Lake, WA 98837 Steve Odom (877) 762-0222 President/CEO [email protected] 4960 Corporate Drive, Suite 140 Huntsville, AL 35805 MILLION AIR ORLANDO (KSFB) (256) 562-1120 Greg Smith (US Navy, Ret) [email protected] Eagle 6 is a SDVOSB specializing in ASE systems engineering, General Manager cybersecurity, enterprise logistics and training services for 2841 Flightline Avenue US Government, Commercial and FMS clients. Sanford, FL 32773 HW Farren LLC Aircraft (407) 585-6300 Transportation John Burns [email protected] www.farreninternational.com President and CEO 3218 East Colonial Drive, Suite G MILLION AIR RIVERSIDE (KRIV) Barry Schmelter (US Marine Corps, Ret) Orlando, FL 32803 General Manager (407) 730-0331 17405 Heacock Street [email protected] HW Farren LLC is a transportation company supporting Moreno Valley, CA 92551 the aerospace industry. (951) 247-2111 [email protected] Glenn Wargo Terry Cook Director, Aircraft Transportation Director of Operations MILLION AIR ROME (KRME) 1881 US Highway 46 3218 East Colonial Drive, Suite G Steve Ingerick (US Air Force, Ret) Ledgewood, NJ 07852 Orlando, FL 32803 660 Hangar Road, Suite 148 (800) 253-3203 (904) 806-4692 Rome, NY 13441 [email protected] [email protected] (800) 400-1509 [email protected] Integration Innovation, Inc. (i3) FREEMAN HOLDINGS GROUP MILLION AIR STENNIS (KHSA) i3-corps.com www.freemanholdingsgroup.com David Turner (US Marine Corps, Ret) General Manager 7250 Stennis Airport Drive KILN, MS 39556 (228) 463-2389 i3 is solving Army Aviation’s toughest problems through [email protected] a commitment to excellence with a focus on Systems & Software Engineering, C4ISR, Hypersonic Weapon System MILLION AIR SYRACUSE (KSYR) Development, and Interactive Training Solutions. Tommy Kimmes (US Army, Ret) General Manager Rich Kretzschmar Group of 13 nation-wide fixed base operators (FBOs) with 110 Air Cargo Road President 11 of 13 DoD contract fuel; long runways; top-of-the-line, Syracuse, NY 13212 689 Discovery Drive elegant facilities; outrageous customer service; premium (800)-400-1509 Huntsville, AL 35806 crew cars and the best amenities and food in town! [email protected] (256) 382-4334 [email protected] MILLION AIR ALEXANDRIA (KAEX) MILLION AIR TOPEKA (KFOE) Steve Mohror (US Army, RET) Walt Frederick (US Army, Ret) CJ Jacobs General Manager General Manager Vice President - Intelligence, Training, 1303 Billy Mitchell Blvd 6700 SW Topeka Blvd & Systems Engineering Services Alexandria, LA 71303 Building 610, Forbes Field 689 Discovery Drive (800) 285-8695 Topeka, KS 66619 Huntsville, AL 35806 [email protected] (877) 886-7352 (256) 513-5179 [email protected] [email protected]

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Intuitive Research and Technology Dave Fields Outerlink Global Solutions Corporation VP of Technology www.metroaviation.com www.irtc-hq.com 2701 Prosperity Avenue, Suite 400 Fairfax, VA 22031 (703) 584-2725 [email protected] Outerlink Global Solutions is focused on providing Doug Rombough organizations with solutions to identify and mitigate INTUITIVE is an aerospace engineering and analysis firm VP of Business Development risks. IRIS is a turnkey solution for maintaining operational that provides a wide range of services including program- 2701 Prosperity Avenue control and oversight from a single corporate operator matic support, systems engineering, product develop- Fairfax, VA 22031 to fleet operations. Combining the four elements of ment, production systems support, and technology man- (813) 523-8271 monitoring, alerting, tracking and communication, IRIS agement solutions. [email protected] exceeds any system commercially available today. Donna Meadows Alan Murdoch Mike Stanberry Senior Vice President VP of International Programs President & CEO of Metro Aviation 5030 Bradford Drive, Suite 205 2701 Prosperity Avenue P.O. Box 7008 Huntsville, AL, 35805 Fairfax, VA 22031 Shreveport, LA 71137 (256) 922-9300 (703) 584-4361 (318) 698-5200 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] Myles Associates Don Rucker John H. Northrop & Associates, Inc. Director of Technical Services of Metro www.jhna.com Aviation P.O. Box 7008 Shreveport, LA 71137 Myles Associates provides strategic insights, guidance, and (318) 698-5200 assistance to key clients supporting U.S. national security [email protected] JHNA supports government S&T and R&D customers who interests. are developing future aviation and autonomous systems Peduzzi Associates, Ltd. capabilities by providing expertise in software architec- James R. Myles, Major General, USA, Ret. www.peduzziassociates.com ture, aviation systems engineering, concept development, President M&S, and program management. (256) 665-3620 [email protected] Ian Northrop CEO A certified Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small 2111 Eisenhower Ave, Suite 201 Business that specializes in providing subject matter Alexandria, VA 22314 Brenda J. Bates expertise in Aviation Training, Development and Business (703) 946-7429 Director, Government & Industry Management for Local, State and Federal Government [email protected] Relations agencies and commercial clients. (256) 604-8446 Brad Snowden [email protected] Garrett Jensen Director, Future Aviation Programs Director of Aviation and Tactical 4800 Courthouse St, Suite 203 Systems Williamsburg, VA 23188 Navigator Development Group Inc. 221 S Alfred ST (757) 812-0694 www.ndgi.com Alexandria, VA 22315 [email protected] (703) 836-7990 [email protected] Jeff Showalter Chief Development Officer Chad Cuomo 5021 Technology Dr, Suite B1 Navigator Development Group Inc. is a solutions provider Director of Huntsville Operations Huntsville, AL 35805 across the Aviation, Training and Technology sectors. Since 221 S Alfred ST (202) 236-3685 1997, Navigator has delivered a best-in-class client Alexandria, VA 22315 [email protected] experience supporting DoD and other federal agencies. (703) 836-7990 [email protected] Keith Gay Logos Technologies LLC Owner / CEO PeopleTec www.logos-technologies.com 116 S. Main Street www.peopletec.com Enterprise, AL 36330 (334) 347-7612 [email protected] James Moentmann Logos Technologies specializes in advanced sensors, wide- President area motion imagery (WAMI), advanced analytics, and 6767 Old Madison Pike, Bld 2, Ste 200 PeopleTec specializes in systems engineering & integration, processing of large, multisource datasets. Our miniaturized Huntsville, AL 35806 hardware & software development, cybersecurity, data WAMI and multi-INT systems are configured for manned (256) 489-3372 analysis and innovative business intelligence (Rubix), deliv- and unmanned platforms. [email protected] ering high-value engineering services to our DoD customers. John Marion Robert Hutson Doug Barclay President Executive Vice President Sr. Vice President 2701 Prosperity Avenue, Suite 400 116 S. Main Street 4901-I Corporate Drive Fairfax, VA 22031 Enterprise, AL 36330 Huntsville, AL 35805 (703) 584-2725 (334) 347-7612 (256) 319-3804 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected]

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Dennis Dunaway Science Applications International Group Vice President Corporation (SAIC) 4901-I Corporate Drive www.saic.com Huntsville, AL 35805 (256) 319-3857 The University of Tennessee’s Haslam College of Business [email protected] Aerospace & Defense Division features an Aerospace & Defense Masters of Business Administration, and a catalog Radiance Technologies, Inc. SAIC® is a premier technology integrator offering high- of customized short courses tailored to your needs. The www.radiancetech.com end solutions in engineering, IT, and mission solutions. Haslam College of Business has been ranked in the Top 5 Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, SAIC has approximately nationally for customized executive education. 23,000 employees. Dr. Ben Skipper Curtis D. Potts Executive Director Radiance Technologies develops customer-focused solutions Vice President, Business Development 1000 Volunteer Blvd in the areas of cyber solutions, systems engineering, proto- 6725 Odyssey Drive Knoxville, TN 37996 typing and integration as well as operational and strategic Huntsville, AL 35806 (865)974-1921 intelligence including scientific and technical intelligence. (256) 319-8419 [email protected] [email protected] Pete Weiland Yulista Holding LLC Executive Vice President - Chief Technology Officer www.yulista.com 350 Wynn Dr. Michael N. Thome Huntsville, AL 35805 Senior Director, Aviation Programs (256) 704-3401 6725 Odyssey Drive [email protected] Huntsville, AL 35806 (256) 971-6474 Eric Briggs [email protected] Yulista is an ANC 8(a) regional corporation providing aviation Senior Vice President - Engineering Services modernization, maintenance and training solutions to our 350 Wynn Dr. Stevens Aerospace and Defense customers world-wide.....Anytime and Anywhere! Huntsville, AL 35805 Systems Joseph Parsley (256) 704-3401 www.stevensaerospace.com [email protected] Director, Business Development 631 Discovery Drive Tim Tinsley Huntsville, AL 35806 Senior Vice President – Integration and Prototyping (256) 763-2933 350 Wynn Dr. [email protected] Huntsville, AL 35805 (256) 704-3401 Stevens Aerospace Government Group delivers dedicated [email protected] solutions in modification, repair & overhaul for govern- Education Laura Bequette ment and special operations aircraft. The Government AVP, Aviation Programs Group focuses on crucial issues for aircraft obsolescence, Air Rescue Systems 350 Wynn Dr. intelligence, surveillance, reconnaissance solutions. Con- www.airrescuesystems.com Huntsville, AL 35805 tact: Jim Williams at (866) 800-6164. (256) 704-3401 [email protected] J.B. Brown Deputy Government Operations 600 Delaware Street Recoil Logistic Systems, LLC Greenville, SC 29605 Air Rescue Systems (ARS) manufactures cutting edge www.recoil-usa.com (864) 525-9357 helicopter rescue extraction equipment (AWR 980, AWR 9) [email protected] and provides advanced helicopter hoist operations training. Jim Williams Bob Cockell Lightweight, ballistically tolerant extended range fuel Vice President Government Operations President tanks. Tanks range in size from 35.5 gallons (134.4 litre) to 600 Delaware Street 4454 Dead Indian Memorial Rd 850 gallons (3,217.6 litre). Custom tanks and special appli- Greenville, SC 29605 Ashland, OR 97520 cation tanks fabricated. Special Mission solution consulting. (864) 304-1736 (541) 690-6178 [email protected] [email protected] Joseph Rice Managing Director Gene Gunnin FlightSafety International Post Office Box 1365 Vice President Government Programs http://www.flightsafety.com Grants Pass, OR 97527-0113 600 Delaware Street (541) 326-1911 Greenville, SC 29605 [email protected] (864) 361-7579 [email protected] Tanya Wilson FlightSafety International is the world’s premier profes- Administrative Director David Crowder sional aviation training company and supplier of flight Post Office Box 1365 General Manager Donaldson Facility simulators, visual systems and displays to commercial, Grants Pass, OR 97528-0113 600 Delaware Street government, and military organizations. (423) 404-5007 Greenville, SC 29605 [email protected] (864) 444-6585 Afshan Baharmast [email protected] FlightSafety Services Corporation Jere Bragado Vice President New Business & Program Proposals Director - Aircraft Intergration The University of Tennessee Haslam 10770 E. Briarwood Ave.,Suite 100 Post Office Box 1365 College of Business Aerospace & Centennial, CO 80112 Grants Pass, OR 97528-0113 Defense Division (303) 783-1023 (541) 326-2105 [email protected] [email protected] aerospace-defense.utk.edu

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Science and Engineering Services, LLC Yulista is an ANC 8(a) regional corporation providing avia- Blackhawk Aerospace Solutions www.ses-i.com tion modernization, maintenance and training solutions www.blackhawk.aero to our customers world-wide.....Anytime and Anywhere! Joseph Parsley Director, Business Development An industry leader in the modification and integration of 631 Discovery Drive Headquartered in Huntsville, Alabama, near the heart of manned and unmanned platforms, aviation training and Huntsville, AL 35806 U.S. Army Aviation, Blackhawk Aerospace Solutions brings total fielding solutions. SES offers a turnkey solution with (256) 763-2933 together a powerful mix of capabilities and experience a full spectrum approach that delivers the highest quality [email protected] to serve as a single-source provider of comprehensive product to our customers. PT6 engine performance solutions for government and military customers. Blackhawk Aerospace Solutions, LLC is E.J. Sinclair Maintenance & Product Overhaul Chief Executive Officer AS-9100 Rev D certified. 248 Dunlop Boulevard Huntsville, AL 35824 Pete Franks Arista Aviation Services, LLC President (256) 258-5000 www.aristaas.com [email protected] 150 W Park Loop, Suite 106 Huntsville, AL, 35806 Skip Sherrell (256) 217-1620 Vice President, Business Development [email protected] 248 Dunlop Boulevard Huntsville, AL 35824 FAA certified provider of maintenance, repair & overhaul Columbia Helicopters, Inc. (256) 258-3992 of rotary wing platforms, specializing in Bell medium www.colheli.com [email protected] hull and Sikorsky UH-60 to include airframe, electrical & avionics. Arista can offer individual customizable solutions while also possessing the facilities, knowledge The University of Tennessee Haslam & certifications to support large fleets. College of Business Aerospace & Columbia Helicopters operates the largest fleet of civilian Defense Division Richard Enderle variants of CH-47 and CH-46 helicopters in the world and www.aerospace-defense.utk.edu President & CEO operates an FAA approved repair station. Choose Columbia 690 Aviation Blvd for complete life cycle support for your CH-47 platforms. Enterprise, AL 36330 (334) 347-1240 ext 2203 Santiago Crespo [email protected] Vice President of Business Development and Marketing The University of Tennessee’s Haslam College of Business 14452 Arndt Road NE Aerospace & Defense Division features an Aerospace & Bill Parsons Aurora, OR 97002 Defense Masters of Business Administration, and a catalog Cheif Operations Officer (503) 678-1222 of customized short courses tailored to your needs. The 690 Aviation Blvd [email protected] Haslam College of Business has been ranked in the Top 5 Enterprise, AL 36330 nationally for customized executive education. (334) 347-1240 ext 2202 Jim King [email protected] Dr. Ben Skipper Vice President of Business Management Executive Director 14452 Arndt Road NE Rob Dodson Aurora, OR 97002 1000 Volunteer Blvd VP Business Support Knoxville, TN 37996 (503) 678-1222 690 Aviation Blvd [email protected] (865) 974-1921 Enterprise, AL 36330 [email protected] (334) 347-1240 ext 2225 [email protected] DynCorp International U.S. Naval Sea Cadet Corps www.dyn-intl.com www.seacadets.org Daryle Pilkinton Business Development 690 Aviation Blvd Enterprise, AL 36330 (334) 347-1240 ext 2272 The U.S. Naval Sea Cadet Corps (USNSCC) is a federally-char- [email protected] tered non-profit military based youth organization for young DynCorp International provides a complete range of people, ages 10 through the completion of high school. The Astronics Test Systems aviation maintenance, sustainment, logistics, flight USNSCC is sponsored by the Navy League of the United States www.astronicstestsystems.com operations and training to government clients worldwide. and supported by the U.S. Navy and U.S. Coast Guard. Our highly experienced, quality focused team provides innovative solutions delivering readiness. Paul Zambernardi Executive Director James P. Cassella 2300 Wilson Blvd, Suite 200 SVP, Chief Growth Officer Arlington, VA 22201 We ensure optimal performance of mission critical systems through innovative test solutions. With nearly 60 1700 Old Meadow Road (703) 312-1544 McLean, VA 22102 [email protected] years of experience, we offer test expertise for aerospace, military, and other high reliability industries. (571) 722-0224 [email protected] Yulista Holding LLC www.yulista.com Randy Schnell Manager, Sales & Business Bill “Sweet” Tart Development, Communication Test SVP, Business Development Systems DynAviation 12889 Ingenuity Drive 13500 Heritage Parkway Orlando, FL 32826 Fort Worth, TX 76177 (407) 619-7163 (571) 722-0216 [email protected] [email protected]

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Doug Eller Jeremiah (J.J.) Arnold Nolund Kowalski Sr. Dir., Business Development VP Business Development, Military Sales DynAviation Sustainment & Support 1206 E. MacArthur Street 310 Bridge Street, Suite 400 10823 NE Entrance Road Sonoma, CA 95476 Huntsville, AL 35806 San Antonio, TX 78216 (405) 371-6336 (256) 924-3305 (210) 804-7743 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] William (Buck) Butler General Atomics Aeronautical East/West Industries, Inc. Program Manager II, Sustainment & Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) www.eastwestindustries.com Support Solutions www.ga-asi.com/ 5030 Bradford Drive, Bldg. 2, Suite 115 Huntsville, AL 35805 (256) 480-2469 [email protected] General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) is Since 1968, East/West has designed and manufactured Erickson Incorporated the leading designer/manufacturer of Remotely Piloted innovative, economical, high quality aircraft seats, life www.ericksoninc.com Aircraft (RPA) systems, radars, and electro-optic and support and ground support equipment – such as our related mission systems, including Predator® series and Crash-Attenuating Seats and our Master Crane®. East/ Lynx® Multi-mode Radar. West is a woman owned small business and a registered AS 9100 Company. Donald Cattell Erickson Defense and National Security provides world Vice President, MQ-1C Business Unit Joseph Spinosa class support offering two lines of business. Erickson Aer- [email protected] Vice President, Business Development ial Operations is a global leader in providing commercial (858) 312-3687 2002 Orville Drive North air support specializing in passenger, cargo, and CASEVAC Ronkonkoma, NY 11779 operations. Erickson Mission Support Solutions provides Christopher MacFarland (631) 981-5900 full spectrum engineering, modification, and overhaul Director, Business Development [email protected] services for DoD legacy aircraft. [email protected] Kevin Cochie (256) 428-8604 Elbit Systems of America Vice President Defense & National www.elbitsystems-us.com Security Jordan Ramrus 5550 SW Macadam Avenue, Suite 200 Senior Technical Director Portland, OR 97239 [email protected] (503) 505-5800 (858) 312-2681 [email protected] John Steen Elbit America is the leading source of innovative, Scott Zurschmit Manager, Business Development technology based systems and sustainment support for Sr. Director, Capture Management, [email protected] diverse defense and commercial air and ground vehicles. Defense & National Security (256) 428-8609 5550 SW Macadam Avenue, Suite 200 Layne Merritt Portland, OR 97239 Clifford Stone Vice President, Technology (971) 255-5035 VP of Product Life Cycle Sustainment 4700 Marine Creek Parkway [email protected] [email protected] Ft. Worth, Texas 76179 (858) 924-7324 (682) 286-2000 Mark Cooper [email protected] Sr. Director Business Operations & Kellstrom Defense Integration www.kellstromdefense.com Mark Stiner 5550 SW Macadam Avenue Senior Director, Customer Relations Portland, OR 97239 5030 Bradford Drive, Bldg. 2, Suite 115 (321) 544-2606 Huntsville, AL 35805 [email protected] (256) 480-2470 Stu Hartwell Kellstrom Defense is a global provider for the sustainment [email protected] Director of Defense & National Security of legacy defense aircraft through OEM strategic Sales distribution, repair services, and engineered products for Paul Cooke 5550 SW Macadam Avenue military transporter, fighter, and rotary wing platforms. Senior Director, Business Development Portland, OR 97239 Vertical Lift (256) 690-3736 Ruth Garcia 4700 Marine Creek Parkway [email protected] Director of Marketing Ft. Worth, Texas 76179 100 N. Pacific Coast Highway Suite 1950 (817) 234-6786 Fastening Systems International, Inc El Segundo, CA 90245 [email protected] www.fsirivet.com (424) 217-1368 [email protected] Harry Hewson Senior Director, Vertical Lift King Aerospace 4700 Marine Creek Parkway https://kingaerospace.com/ Ft. Worth, Texas 76179 Specializing in Sheet Metal & Composite Tool kits. Cordless (682) 286-2252 Riveter Kits, Air Hydraulic & Hand Hydraulic Riveters. [email protected] Cherry & Huck Aerospace products. Jeff Hager Photo Mark Herand Director, Business Development VP of Sales & Marketing King Aerospace, Inc. (KAI), an FAA-authorized repair 4700 Marine Creek Parkway 1206 E. MacArthur Street station, delivers aircraft MX and logistics support Ft. Worth, Texas 76136 Sonoma, CA 95476 worldwide. It operates facilities in TX; NM; Camp [email protected] (707) 935-1170 Humphreys, Korea; and 24/7 global logistics outposts. [email protected]

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Greg Mitchell The Marvin Group An industry leader in the modification and integration of VP of Government Services www.marvingroup.com manned and unmanned platforms, aviation training and 4500 Westgrove Drive, Suite 250 total fielding solutions. SES offers a turnkey solution with Addison, TX 75001 a full spectrum approach that delivers the highest quality (972) 248.4886 product to our customers. [email protected] The Marvin Group (Marvin Engineering, Marvin Test E.J. Sinclair Kipper Tool Company Solutions, and Marvin Land Systems) proudly supports Chief Executive Officer www.kippertool.com the warfighter with integrated weapon systems and 248 Dunlop Boulevard electronic test equipment to ensure mission readiness. Huntsville, AL 35824 (256) 258-5000 Stephen T. Sargeant [email protected] Major General, USAF (Ret.) Kipper Tool creates custom kits, ranging in size from portable Chief Executive Officer Skip Sherrell tool boxes to 40-foot containers. We also offer individual Marvin Test Solutions, Inc. Vice President, Business Development tools for sale, or can organize your existing tool load. 248 Dunlop Boulevard Vice President, Strategic Development Huntsville, AL 35824 Phillip Gaines The Marvin Group (256) 258-3992 Sales Representative Tel: +1 (949) 263-2222 [email protected] 2375 Murphy Blvd Cell: +1 (310) 912-0112 Gainesville, GA 30504 (770) 534-8701 Moog Inc., Aircraft Sector South-Tek Systems LLC [email protected] www.moog.com/aircraft www.southteksystems.com Allison Strickland Sales Operations Specialist 2375 Murphy Blvd Moog offers a variety of engineered support solutions to Gainesville, GA 30504 complement the highly responsive repair and overhaul (678) 989-1354 services provided for our existing products, including Manufacturer of low and high pressure Nitrogen [email protected] obsolescence management, supply chain partnerships, Generators for NVDs and aircraft maintenance and and logistics support. support. Safe, durable, deployable technology eliminates reliance on high pressure N2 bottles from a gas supplier. L3Harris Technologies - Huntsville Jeff Markel Operations Director, Sustaining Engineering and Modernization Marya Breznay www.L3Harris.com Military Global Sustainment Military/Industrial Sales Market 160 Jamison Road Manager East Aurora, NY 14052 3700 U.S. Highway 421 N. (716) 725-4874 Wilmington, North Carolina 28401 L3Harris is a world leader in Communication, Electronic [email protected] (910) 408-4857 [email protected] Warfare, & ISR. The diverse portfolio includes leading Pinnacle Solutions, Inc. technology in Training & Simulation, Systems Integration, www.Pinnacle-SI.com Aviation Products, ISR, Sensors, Coms, and Moderinzation and Sustainment. StandardAero www.standardaero.com Rick Rife VP Army/SOF Accounts & HSV OPS 555 Discovery Drive NW, Suite 201 Pinnacle Solutions is an employee-owned aerospace Huntsville, AL 35806 company offering manned and unmanned aviation (256) 759-9595 products and services including Flight and Maintenance [email protected] Training Systems, Engineering/Training Services; Aviation StandardAero is one of the world’s largest independent Maintenance/Operations; and Logistics Support/Analysis. M1 Support Services providers of MRO services including engine and airframe www.m1services.com maintenance, repair and overhaul, engine component Mike Durant repair, and design/engineering services. President & CEO 5030 Bradford Dr. NW, Bldg 1, Suite Pat Lemons 130 Program Manager, US Army Huntsville, AL, 35805 M1 Support Services provides high quality, cost effective PO Box 22178 (256) 327-4181 Huntsville, AL 35814 aircraft maintenance and modifications, flight operations, [email protected] engineering support, depot level field teams, training (334) 538-3702 development and delivery and contractor logistics Duke Tucker [email protected] support worldwide. Vice President – Business Development Scott Schisser William Shelt 5030 Bradford Dr. NW, Bldg 1, Suite VP, Strategy & Business Development President 130 1050 30th Street NW 300 N. Elm Street, Suite 101 Huntsville, AL, 35805 Washington, DC 20007 Denton, TX 76201 (256) 489-4691 (202) 465-8157 (940) 323-1119 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] Lou Vogler Kathy Hildreth Science and Engineering Services, LLC Director of Strategy Managing Director www.ses-i.com 3523 General Hudnell Drive 300 N. Elm Street, Suite 101 San Antonio, TX 78226 Denton, TX 76201 (210) 334-6124 (940) 323-1119 [email protected] [email protected]

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Stevens Aerospace and Defense Scott Harvey Vertex Aerospace Systems Executive Director, Business vtxaero.com www.stevensaerospace.com Development 2901 Wall Triana Highway, Suite 200 Huntsville, AL 35824 (256) 535-3060 [email protected] Vertex Aerospace is a global defense company, headquartered in Madison, Mississippi, that offers a one-stop- Summit Aviation, Inc. shop solution for aftermarket aerospace services for fixed Stevens Aerospace Government Group delivers dedicated www.summit-aviation.com and rotary wing aircraft. solutions in modification, repair & overhaul for government and special operations aircraft. The Government Brock Gaston Group focuses on crucial issues for aircraft obsolescence, Sr. Capture Manager intelligence, surveillance, reconnaissance solutions. Con- 555 Industrial Drive S. tact: Jim Williams at (866) 800-6164. Madison, MS 39110 Summit Aviation offers a broad spectrum of military (601) 607-6385 J.B. Brown aircraft maintenance services (MRO, Integration & Flight [email protected] Sustainment). Our highly trained technicians provide ex- Deputy Government Operations Vertical Aviation Group 600 Delaware Street ceptional service and customer support for fixed/rotary wing aircraft. www.vertical.global / www.cmr.global / www.tmr. Greenville, SC 29605 global (864) 525-9357 Lou Karnes [email protected] Vice President of GDAS 4200 Summit Bridge Road Jim Williams Middletown, DE 19709 Vice President Government Operations (302) 449.1079 Mi-8 Helicopter Operations, Maintenance and Training 600 Delaware Street [email protected] Vertical is the industry leading Mi-8 series helicopter Greenville, SC 29605 company serving the US DoD, DOS and Foreign Militaries (864) 304-1736 Joseph Moore with full spectrum, CAA/CARB certified aviation solutions. 10 [email protected] Business Development Manager years experience providing exceptional airlift and a perfect 4200 Summit Bridge Road safety record to the US Army and DOS in Afghanistan and Gene Gunnin Middletown, DE 19709 Colombia. Depot level MX, complete engine overhaul Vice President Government Programs (256) 975-6708 and full motion simulator training facilities in the US and 600 Delaware Street [email protected] Colombia provide highly cost-effective capabilities. Greenville, SC 29605 (864) 361-7579 David J. Burachio [email protected] Turbo Pure Water COO/Business Development Director www.TurboPureWater.com 2020 Ponce de Leon Blvd, Suite 906 David Crowder Coral Gables, FL 33134 General Manager Donaldson Facility (305) 606-6433 600 Delaware Street [email protected] Greenville, SC 29605 (864) 444-6585 Vinnell Arabia, LLC. [email protected] Turbo Pure Water customizes enhanced distillation www.vinnellarabia.com systems for turbine rinse and airframe wash, mitigating corrosion & increasing flight readiness. Strata-G Solutions, LLC www.stratag-llc.com Courtney Lawyer Vice President 4511 NW 42nd St. Lincoln, NE 68524 Vinnell Arabia is a military knowledge transfer company, (402) 467-9300 which delivers a full range of products and services for air and [email protected] land forces, as well as customized doctrine-based ground and aviation training, full-scope maintenance, logistics support STRATA-G is a wholly owned subsidiary of The Aleut Cor- Tyonek Native Corporation services and military translation solutions. We have a respect- poration (TAC), an Alaska Native Corporation (ANC) and www.tyonek.com ed history in supporting the Ministry of National Guard and Small Disadvantaged Business (SDB). Strata-G’s primary op- the US Army Office of the Program Manager, Saudi Arabian erations are located in Huntsville, Alabama offering Design, National Guard (OPM-SANG) - a relationship that spans over Engineering, Prototyping, Hardware Manufacturing, and 42 years. We have been the leader in providing US military Platform Modernization delivering high quality, rapid re- subject matter expert labor, customized doctrine-based sponse Aviation, Ground, and Unmanned platform systems Tyonek is a high quality manufacturing and services ground and aviation training, and full-scope maintenance prodcuts and services. company engaged at every step of the lifecycle of aerospace and logistics support services in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. and defense systems, subsystems and components. Devin Whitaker Ross E. Ridge President & Founder Steve Adlich General Manager 2901 Wall Triana Highway, Suite 200 President Vinnell Arabia Unit 61322 Box A-01 Huntsville, AL 35824 229 Palmer Road APO AE 09803-1322 (256) 713-0482 Madison, AL 35758 Riyadh [email protected] (256) 258-6200 Kingdom of Saudi Arabia [email protected] [email protected] Beth Whitaker +966 50 775 3254 Director, Customer Relations & Doug Baker James Upright Marketing Vice President, Business Development 2901 Wall Triana Highway, Suite 200 Senior Aviation Recruiter 229 Palmer Road 2340 Dulles Corner Blvd. Huntsville, AL 35824 Madison, AL 35758 (256) 713-0482 Herndon, VA 20171 (256) 258-6200 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected]

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Yulista Holding LLC Airbus Helicopters Inc. production, and manufacturing capabilities of two indus- www.yulista.com https://www.airbus.com/us/en/helicopters/military- try-leading companies. ATEC is fully committed to per- helicopters/uh-72a.html forming on current and future Army programs to provide critical capabilities to the Army’s aviators. Jerry Wheeler Yulista is an ANC 8(a) regional corporation providing aviation President modernization, maintenance and training solutions to our Airbus Helicopters in North America provides rotary-wing 620 Discovery Drive, Suite 130 customers world-wide.....Anytime and Anywhere! aircraft to military and DOD customers around the globe. Huntsville, AL 35806 Airbus contributes $15 billion annually, supporting over (860) 371-0157 Joseph Parsley 275,000 jobs in more than 40 states. [email protected] Director, Business Development 631 Discovery Drive Scott Tumpak Bryan May Huntsville, AL 35806 Vice President Military Programs Vice President (256) 763-2933 2701 N. Forum Drive 620 Discovery Drive, Suite 130 [email protected] Grand Prairie, Texas 75052 Huntsville, AL 35806 (972) 522-5361 (480) 205-5574 [email protected] [email protected] Manuafacturing Mike Arrington Sam Torrey Senior Director, Lakota Programs Business Development 2701 N. Forum Drive 620 Discovery Drive, Suite 130 A.A.I. (Aviation Artifacts, Inc.) Grand Prairie, Texas 75052 www.ALSET.us Huntsville, AL 36806 (972) 641-3725 (256) 682-3950 [email protected] [email protected] Brian Diaz Site Director, Fort Rucker Axnes, Inc. Manufacturer and Distributor of the ALSET Tester 2701 N. Forum Drive www.axnes.com supporting Aviation Life Support Equipment. (ALSE) Grand Prairie, Texas 75052 (334) 312-1738 Robert Chad Le Beau [email protected] President/CEO 19572 Lost Creek Drive Charlie Weaver Estero, FL 33967 Senior Manager, National Guard/FMS Axnes produces PNG wireless intercom solutions for United States Business Development aircraft and other mission platforms. Axnes is a supplier (800) 845-1994 2701 N. Forum Drive to Airbus, Bell, Leonardo, and Sikorsky. Worldwide, 1500+ [email protected] Grand Prairie, Texas 75052 aircraft are equipped with Axnes products. (703) 447-0320 Aero Dynamix Inc. [email protected] Cecilie Dybo www.aerodynamix.com Director Military and Government Arnold Defense Operations www.arnolddefense.com 102 S. Tejon Street, Suite 1147 Colorado Springs, CO 80903 (571) 651-0246 [email protected] Aero Dynamix, Inc. (ADI) is an industry leader and principle innovator with 25+ years of experience on “INTEGRATED” BAE Night Vision Goggle (NVG) compatible solutions. Arnold Defense is the world’s largest manufacturer of rocket www.baesystems.com launchers and have delivered over 1.25 million 2.75/70mm Stu Parker launchers to both the US and worldwide forces since 1961. Sales & Marketing Manager We offer the next generation of lightweight, multi-mission, 3227 W. Euless Blvd smart launchers for all platforms. Arnold Defense has re- Euless, TX 76040 vealed the newest member of their rocket launcher family, BAE Systems’ Electronic Systems sector has operations (817) 571-0729 the laser-guided Multiple Launch Hydra System (MLHS). Of- spanning commercial and defense electronics markets, [email protected] fering the same capability as the LAND-LGR4 “FLETCHER” sys- and offers a broad portfolio of mission critical electronic tem but with dramatically greater capacity, the MLHS holds systems, products and capabilities. Air Rescue Systems 23 rockets, over FLETCHER’s 4. MLHS represents a significant product development of Arnold Defense’s FLETCHER system. Bob Claypool www.airrescuesystems.com VP, Customer Requirements, Electronic Michael Brown Systems Vice President & COO BAE Systems Arnold Defense 2000 North 15th Street (636) 575-9190 Arlington, VA 22201 [email protected] (703) 247-4765 [email protected] Air Rescue Systems (ARS) manufactures cutting edge Advanced Turbine Engine Company helicopter rescue extraction equipment (AWR 980, AWR 9) www.atecadvantage.com Cheryl Paradis and provides advanced helicopter hoist operations training. Optical Electronic Warfare Systems, Electronic Systems Bob Cockell BAE Systems President 95 Canal Street 4454 Dead Indian Memorial Rd Nashua, NH 03064-2813 Ashland, OR 97520 (603) 885-8238 (541) 690-6178 ATEC, a Joint venture between Honeywell and Pratt & cheryl.labombard-paradis@ [email protected] Whitney, brings together the world-class engineering, baesystems.com

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Marc Casseres Vince Tobin The Boeing Company Precision Guidance Solutions, Executive Vice President, Military www.boeing.com Survivability & Targeting Solutions Business BAE Systems 3255 Bell Helicopter Boulevard 65 River Road Fort Worth, TX 76118 Hudson, NH 03051-9601 Office: (817) 280-7502 Boeing’s Vertical Lift organization delivers proven, flexible (603) 885-9601 [email protected] [email protected] and affordable attack and mobility capabilities and products to global customers while working to innovate Joe Jellison Keith Flail and develop the next generation of rotorcraft. Director for Army Aviation Programs, VP Adv Vertical Lift Systems Electronic Systems 3255 Bell Helicopter Boulevard Stephen Parker BAE Systems Fort Worth, TX 76118 Vice President & General Manager 620 Discovery Drive, Suite 205 Office: (817) 280-8068 Boeing Vertical Lift Huntsville, AL 35806-3200 [email protected] 2 Industrial Highway, Ridley Park, PA (256) 890-8187 19078 [email protected] O: (610) 591-2575 Steve Mathias [email protected] Ron Lukow VP Global Sales & Strategy Director For Army Aviation Programs, 3255 Bell Helicopter Boulevard Andrew Builta Electronic Systems Fort Worth, TX 76118 Vice President, Cargo & Utility BAE Systems Office: (817) 280-1359 Helicopter Programs, H-47 Program 2000 North 15th Street Cell: (817) 771-1962 Manager Arlington, VA 22201 [email protected] 2 Industrial Highway, Ridley Park, PA (703) 247-4606 19078 [email protected] O: (610) 591-2117 Bell AVLC Crystal City [email protected] Michael Olmstead Director for Intelligence Systems & Mitch Snyder Kathleen Jolivette Capabilities, Electronic Systems President & CEO Vice President Attack Helicopter BAE Systems 3255 Bell Helicopter Boulevard Programs & Senior Mesa Site Executive 46210 Guardian Way, Suite 155 Fort Worth, TX 76118 5000 East McDowell Road, Mesa, AZ Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD 21005 Office: (817) 280-4100 85215 (410) 610-9828 [email protected] O: (480) 891-9001 [email protected] [email protected] Perry Bowden Jeff Schloesser Ken Eland Director, Strategy & Planning, Optical Executive Vice President, Strategic Director & Program Manager Future Electronic Warfare Systems Pursuits Vertical Lift BAE Systems Bell Advanced Vertical Lift Center 2 Industrial Highway, Ridley Park, PA 620 Discovery Drive, Suite 205 2231 Crystal Drive, Suite 1010 19078 Huntsville, AL 35806-3200 Arlington, VA 22202 O: (610) 591-6519 (256) 890-8166 Office: (703) 271-4950 [email protected] [email protected] (202) 714-4950 David Palm Chris Hamann [email protected] Director Vertical Lift Sales & Marketing Director for Programs, Optical 5000 East McDowell Road, Mesa, AZ Electronic Warfare Systems Kraig Siracuse 85215 2000 N 15th St., Suite 800 Senior Vice President, Washington O: (480) 891-1312 Arlington, VA 22201 Operations [email protected] (703) 247-4644 Bell Advanced Vertical Lift Center Jessie Farrington [email protected] 2231 Crystal Drive Director Attack Helicopters Sales & Tony Nieto Arlington, VA 22202 Marketing Senior Manager, Intelligence Systems Office: (703) 271-4900 5000 East McDowell Road, Mesa, AZ & Capabilities, Electronic Systems (202) 320-4993 85215 BAE Systems [email protected] O: (480) 891-9171 4116 Avenida Cochise Ste S [email protected] Sierra Vista, AZ 85635-5871 BIRD Aerosystems Randy Rotte (520) 508-3762 www.birdaero.com Director Cargo Helicopters & Future [email protected] Vertical Lift Sales & Marketing Jeff Oakley 2 Industrial Highway, Ridley Park, PA Senior Manager, Controls and Avionics 19078 Systems, Electronic Systems O: (610) 591-2983 BAE Systems [email protected] 1098 Clark Street BIRD Aerosystems is a leading provider of innovative Endicott, NY 13760 Airborne Missile Protection Systems (AMPS) that Boeing Global Services (607) 240-9185 protect aircraft against MANPADS and other Surface- Boeing Global Services combines services capabilities of [email protected] to-Air Missiles while leveraging BIRD’s patented Threat Boeing Defense, Space & Security and Boeing Commercial Confirmation and Jamming solutions - MACS/SPREOS Airplanes to provide customers with uncompromising Bell (DIRCM). services worldwide with emphasis on delivering superior bellflight.com readiness solutions while reducing costs. Mr. Shaul Mazor Chris Colavita VP Marketing & BD (Acting) Director BGS United States 10 Hasadnaot st Army Services, Herzliya 4614001 499 Boeing Boulevard SW, Huntsville, Bell is on a mission to change the way the world flies with su- ISRAEL AL 35824 perior vertical lift that saves lives, preserves freedom and pro- +972 543055828 O: (256) 937-5196 vides customers innovative solutions with exceptional value. [email protected] [email protected]

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Mike Spencer Coastal Seat Cushions Inc Scott Kratzer Director BGS Sales & Marketing-US www.CoastalSeatCushions.com Vice President of Business Army Services COASTAL SEAT CUSHIONS INC Development 499 Boeing Boulevard SW, Huntsville, 143 Thunder Road, Suite B “Exclusive Worldwide Distributor for Oregon Aero AL 35824 For Seat Cushions for Military Aircraft” Mooresville, NC 28115 O: (256) 937-5543 (704) 696-1084 [email protected] Coastal Seat Cushions is the Worldwide Exclusive [email protected] Distributor for Oregon Aero for Seat Cushions for Military

Boeing Defense, Space & Security Aircraft including H-60, AH-64, CH-47, OH-6. Joe Hofmann Within Boeing’s Defense, Space & Security business we know Bill Irvine Chief Operations Officer our customers’ mission is our mission. We are making the President 143 Thunder Road, Suite B technologies that will define the future and our BDS products Mooresville, NC 28115 help connect, protect, explore and inspire the world. 183 NE Royce Ave Port St Lucie, FL 34983 (704) 696- 1084 Tony Crutchfield (954) 980-6929 [email protected] Vice President Army Systems for [email protected] Boeing Government Operations DAYTON-GRANGER, INC. 929 Long Bridge Drive, Arlington, VA Cobham Aerospace Connectivity http://daytongranger.com/ 22202 www.cobham.com/aerospaceconnectivity O: (703) 465-3884 [email protected] Bill Phillips Vice President Army/SOF & Huntsville Design & manufacture of avionics for special mission & Established in 1943, DAYTON-GRANGER produces over 700 Customer Engagement military aircraft, including: Flexcomm™ tactical multi-band high-end Aerospace proprietary products for commercial radios, FliteLine™ com/nav radios, audio management sys- 499 Boeing Boulevard SW, Huntsville, 183 NE Royce Ave and military aircraft. Core products: ANTENNAS (Conformal, tems, anti-jam GPS systems,Port St Lucie, andFL 34983 military antenna solutions. AL 35824 Tel: (954) 980-6929 Blades), ELECTROSTATIC protection (Static Dischargers, Elec- O: (256) 461-1184 Fax: (772) 673-0200 Email: [email protected] trostatic Test Sets) and LIGHTING Protection (Transtrike and [email protected] Jorge Torres-Cartagena Business Development Manager - Strikeguard). CAE USA Radio/Audio Christopher Maholm www.caeusa.com 6400 Wilkinson Drive Director of Business Development and Engineering Prescott, AZ 86301 P.O. Box 350550 (928) 583-4462 Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33335 [email protected] (954) 463-3451 [email protected] Matt Cadwell CAE is a global leader in training and simulation for the Antennas Sales Director - US/Marlow defense, civil aviation, and healthcare markets. Donaldson Company 6400 Wilkinson Drive www.donaldsonaerospace-defense.com Bruce Tuftie Prescott, AZ 86301 Vice President, Strategy & Business (214) 762-5861 Development [email protected] 4908 Tampa West Blvd Tampa, FL 33634 Collins Aerospace Donaldson’s Aerospace & Defense business unit is a leading (813) 887-1320 www.collinsaerospace.com worldwide provider of filtration systems for the defense [email protected] industry. Its filtration solutions protect fixed-wing aircraft, Michael Weigart rotorcraft, military ground vehicles, electronic equipment, Director, Army Business Development space vehicles, missiles, military shipboard systems and am- 4908 Tampa West Blvd phibious vehicles. Donaldson, committed to advancing filtra- Collins Aerospace – created in 2018 by combining UTC tion technology and providing quality products and prompt Tampa, FL 33634 Aerospace Systems and Rockwell Collins – is a leader in (813) 887-1374 customer service assists customers from its many sales, technologically advanced, intelligent solutions for the engineering and manufacturing locations around the world. [email protected] aerospace and defense industry. Rob Barr Fred Manzo Aftermarket Sales Manager Chemring Countermeasures USA Director, Army Programs 17891 Chesterfield Airport Road www.chemring.co.uk 1300 Wilson Boulevard, Suite 200 Chesterfield, MO 63005 Arlington VA 22209-2307 (636) 300-5260 (571) 982-2632 [email protected] [email protected] Vince Testa CCM USA is a world leader in the design, development and Ed McKee Account Manager manufacturing of advanced expendable countermeasures Director, Redstone Arsenal Programs 17891 Chesterfield Airport Road from MTV to Special Material pyrophoric decoys, Naval 5025 Bradford Drive, Building 1, Suite 135 Chesterfield, MO 63005 countermeasures and Marine Location Markers. Huntsville, AL 35805-1973 (636) 300-5288 [email protected] Dana Dreeke (256) 476-6296 Director of Sales and Marketing [email protected] East/West Industries, Inc. 121 N. Commerce Drive www.eastwestindustries.com Chester Township Composite Factory LLC (610) 497-7979 www.compositefactory.com [email protected]

Ken Tuten Since 1968, East/West has designed and manufactured in- VP of BD COMPOSITE FACTORY designs and manufactures products novative, economical, high quality aircraft seats, life support 155 Kilgore Drive and ground support equipment – such as our Crash-Atten- Toone, TN 38381 utilizing advanced composite materials to enhance the performance of the US warfighter and his/her equipment. We uating Seats and our Master Crane®. East/West is a woman (731) 228-5200 owned small business and a registered AS 9100 Company. [email protected] offer Engineering, Tooling, and Production under one roof

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Joseph Spinosa William (Buck) Butler Stu Hartwell Vice President, Business Development Program Manager II, Sustainment & Director of Defense & National Security 2002 Orville Drive North Support Solutions Sales Ronkonkoma, NY 11779 5030 Bradford Drive, Bldg. 2, Suite 115 5550 SW Macadam Avenue (631) 981-5900 Huntsville, AL 35805 Portland, OR 97239 [email protected] (256) 480-2469 (256) 690-3736 [email protected] [email protected] Eaton www.eaton.com/aerospace EnerSys FLIR Systems, Inc. www.enersys.com https://www.flir.com/

Eaton is a leading innovator of aerospace products and services that optimize safety, reliability and power manage- EnerSys is the global leader in stored energy solutions FLIR is the global leader in thermal imaging infrared ment. Our logistics network reaches all corners of the globe for industrial applications. We provide reserve power and cameras. FLIR offers a diversified portfolio that serves to ensure the highest levels of operational readiness. motive power batteries, chargers, power equipment, and a number of applications in government & defense, outdoor equipment enclosures to customers worldwide. industrial, and commercial markets. Charlie King Military Account Manager - U.S. Army Daniel A. Soltan LTG(R) Jim Barclay (931) 494-1083 Aviation Sales Manager VP of Business Development & [email protected] 2366 Bernville Rd Partnerships Reading, PA 19605 200 Clinton Avenue W, Suite 402 (509) 879-1597 Huntsville, AL 35801 Elbit Systems of America [email protected] (256) 520-7508 www.elbitsystems-us.com [email protected] Steve Benulis Director of Marketing Scott Crizer 2366 Bernville Road Director, Army Programs Reading, PA 19605 2800 Crystal Drive, Suite 330 (610) 208-1778 Arlington, VA 22202 Elbit America is the leading source of innovative, [email protected] technology based systems and sustainment support for (703) 416-1041 diverse defense and commercial air and ground vehicles. Scott Lichte [email protected] Sr. Service and Applications Engineering Manager Layne Merritt 617 North Ridgeview Dr GE Aviation Vice President, Technology Warrensburg, MO 64093 www.geaviation.com 4700 Marine Creek Parkway (660) 429-7556 Ft. Worth, Texas 76179 [email protected] (682) 286-2000 [email protected] Erickson Incorporated www.ericksoninc.com GE is the world’s leading producer of large and small jet Mark Stiner engines for military and commercial aircraft. Senior Director, Customer Relations 5030 Bradford Drive, Bldg. 2, Suite 115 Harry Nahatis Huntsville, AL 35805 Vice President and General Manager, (256) 480-2470 Erickson Defense and National Security provides world Turboshaft/Turboprop Engines [email protected] class support offering two lines of business. Erickson Aerial 1000 Western Avenue Lynn, MA 01910 Paul Cooke Operations is a global leader in providing commercial air support specializing in passenger, cargo, and CASEVAC (781) 594-9079 Senior Director, Business Development [email protected] Vertical Lift operations. Erickson Mission Support Solutions provides 4700 Marine Creek Parkway full spectrum engineering, modification, and overhaul Bill Morris Ft. Worth, Texas 76179 services for DoD legacy aircraft. Executive Director, U.S. Army Programs (817) 234-6786 1299 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW - [email protected] Kevin Cochie Suite 900 Vice President Defense & National Washington, DC 20004 Harry Hewson Security (202) 637-4085 Senior Director, Vertical Lift 5550 SW Macadam Avenue, Suite 200 [email protected] 4700 Marine Creek Parkway Portland, OR 97239 Ft. Worth, Texas 76179 (503) 505-5800 Vance Sales (682) 286-2252 [email protected] Director, Army Programs - Huntsville [email protected] Operations Scott Zurschmit 655 Discovery Drive - Suite 301 Jeff Hager Photo Sr. Director, Capture Management, Huntsville, AL 35806 Director, Business Development Defense & National Security (256) 217-9107 4700 Marine Creek Parkway 5550 SW Macadam Avenue, Suite 200 [email protected] Ft. Worth, Texas 76136 Portland, OR 97239 [email protected] (971) 255-5035 General Atomics Aeronautical [email protected] Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) Jeremiah (J.J.) Arnold Mark Cooper www.ga-asi.com/ VP Business Development, Sr. Director Business Operations & Sustainment & Support Integration 10823 NE Entrance Road 5550 SW Macadam Avenue San Antonio, TX 78216 Portland, OR 97239 (210) 804-7743 (321) 544-2606 General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) is [email protected] [email protected] the leading designer/manufacturer of Remotely Piloted

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Aircraft (RPA) systems, radars, and electro-optic and re- Lisa Gordon Brian Zarchin lated mission systems, including Predator® series and Lynx® Director, Marketing Communications U.S. Army Programs Lead Multi-mode Radar. 601 New Jersey Ave., Suite 230 Washington D.C. Area Office Donald Cattell Washington, DC 20001 (509) 637-5254 Vice President, MQ-1C Business Unit (202) 715-0952 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] (858) 312-3687 Scott Thompson Director, Army Business Development Scott Miles Christopher MacFarland 13873 Park Center Rd., Suite 400N U.S. Army and USMC Programs Director, Business Development Herndon, VA 20171 Huntsville Office [email protected] (703) 243-2227 (509) 637-0691 (256) 428-8604 [email protected] [email protected] Jordan Ramrus Senior Technical Director Industrial Smoke & Mirrors [email protected] www.industrialsmokeandmirrors.com Intercomp Company (858) 312-2681 www.intercompcompany.com John Steen Manager, Business Development [email protected] (256) 428-8609 ISM is an Engineering company that bends metal in- Intercomp designs and manufactures platform scales, jack house. ISM designs and manufactures simulated cockpits weigh kits, and calibration solutions at our facilities in the Getac Inc. United States to assist our customers in aircraft weighing www.getac.com and cabs with control loading systems, motion seats, with mounted and dismounted weapons systems. operations. Eric Larson Don Peterson Military Accounts Manager COTS rugged manufacturer of end-user devices that are Sales and Business Development 3839 County Road 116 MIL-STD 810G and available on various contracts such as Manager Medina, MN 55340 CHESS, CHS, and AIT. Our specialty is ability to customize 3861 Shader Road (763) 476-2531 our devices to meet unique Army mission requirements. Oralndo, FL 32808 [email protected] (407) 299-9400 ext: 242 John Aller don.petersen@ Kellstrom Defense Getac Army Sales Manager industrialsmokeandmirrors.com www.kellstromdefense.com 15495 Sand Canyon Avenue Irvine, CA 92618 Inter-Coastal Electronics Inc. (ICE) (703) 439-4636 https://inter-coastal.com [email protected] Kellstrom Defense is a global provider for the sustainment Honeywell Aerospace of legacy defense aircraft through OEM strategic aerospace.honeywell.com distribution, repair services, and engineered products for military transporter, fighter, and rotary wing platforms. ICE designs and manufactures state-of-the-art embedded test, telemetry and training instrumentation for Aviation Ruth Garcia Warfighters, enabling seamless Force-on-Force and Aerial Director of Marketing Gunnery weapon engagements with comprehensive AARs 100 N. Pacific Coast Highway Suite 1950 Honeywell products are found on virtually every defense at CTCs and Home Stations. El Segundo, CA 90245 platform. The Aerospace business unit builds engines, (424) 217-1368 cockpit and cabin electronics, connectivity systems, Shawn Kirkpatrick [email protected] mechanical components and more. President 5750 E. McKellips Road Kennon Products Tory Burgess https://kennonproducts.com/ Director of Business Development, Mesa, AZ 85215 Army Aviation (480) 981-6898 (256) 631-9019 [email protected] [email protected] Jim Barker Vice President of Business Kennon is ISO 9001:2015 certified with 35 years’ experience manufacturing custom, protective products for air- Roderick Hynes Development 5750 E. McKellips Road craft. We currently hold several SBIR awards for innovative Sr. Director, US Army Programs solutions in inflatables and anti-ballistic aircraft products. (256) 224-8287 Mesa, AZ 85215 [email protected] (480) 981-6898 Joe Wright [email protected] CEO Greg Kraak 2071 N. Main St. Vice President of Programs Sheridan, WY 82801 5750 E. McKellips Road (307) 674-6498 IAI North America Mesa, AZ 85215 [email protected] www.iainorthamerica.com (480) 981-6898 [email protected] Todd Pierson Director of Military Sales 2071 N. Main St. Insitu, Inc. Sheridan, WY 82801 IAI North America is the US subsidiary of IAI Ltd. a glob- www.insitu.com (702) 290-7575 ally recognized technology and innovation leader specializing [email protected] in developing and manufacturing advanced, state-of-the-art systems for air, space, sea, land, cyber and homeland security. Stu McRae Peter Costello, CMO Army Business Development 13873 Park Center Road., Suite 400N Insitu serves our Warfighters by providing timely and 2071 N. Main St. Herndon, VA 20171 actionable information through our trusted family of Sheridan WY 82801 (703) 243-2227 Tactical Unmanned Aircraft and Software Solutions. Insitu (307) 674-6498 [email protected] is a wholly-owned subsidiary of The Boeing Company. [email protected]

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Liquid Measurement Systems design, development, manufacture, integration, and sus- Kyle Pattermann www.liquidmeasurement.com tainment of advanced sensor systems, products, and services. Director, Tactical Systems 9801 Muirlands Blvd. Donald T. Bolling Irvine, CA 92618 Director, Business Development - (949) 465-9560 Advanced Targeting Systems [email protected] 5600 Sand Lake Road MP-416 Orlando, FL 32819 LMS offers comprehensive engineering expertise in aircraft (407) 356-5395 MILCOTS LLC fuel quantity gauging. Designing and manufacturing [email protected] www.milcots.com reliable and value-driven solutions increase life cycles of existing platforms and allow rapid implementation in Mason W. Thornal experimental aircraft. Senior Manager, Strategy & Business Development, Advanced Programs Jonathan Farnham 5600 Sand Lake Road MP-416 MILCOTS designs and manufactures rugged flat panel 141 Morse Drive Orlando, FL 32819 Georgia, VT 05478 displays and rugged panel PC for military and demanding (407)356-9990 applications where a harsh environment is standard and (802) 528-8150 [email protected] jonathan.farnham@ long life cycle a requirement. liquidmeasurement.com Jeff White John Aldon Senior Manager, Strategy & Business President Adam Truso Development, Apache Fire Control / 211 Island Road 141 Morse Drive Mahwah, NJ 07430 Georgia, VT 05478 Future Vertical Lift (802) 528-8145 5600 Sand Lake Road MP-416 (845) 357-6700 [email protected] Orlando, FL 32819 [email protected] (407) 356-8727 [email protected] Clare Archer National Sales Manager Lockheed Martin Timothy R. Cornett 211 Island Road http://www.lockheedmartin.com/us/html Senior Manager, International Mahwah, NJ 07430 Business Development, Rotary Wing (845) 357-6700 Sensors & Missile Systems [email protected] 5600 Sand Lake Road MP-416 Orlando, FL 32819 Moog Inc., Aircraft Sector Lockheed Martin is a global security and aerospace com- (407) 356-6086 www.moog.com/aircraft pany and is principally engaged in the research, design, [email protected] development, manufacture, integration and sustainment of advanced technology systems, products and services. The Marvin Group Moog offers a variety of engineered support solutions to Dan Curry www.marvingroup.com complement the highly responsive repair and overhaul Director, Army Aviation Programs 2121 Crystal Dr services provided for our existing products, including Arlington, VA 22015 obsolescence management, supply chain partnerships, (703) 413-5769 and logistics support. [email protected] The Marvin Group (Marvin Engineering, Marvin Test Jeff Markel Solutions, and Marvin Land Systems) proudly supports Julius (JR) Rigole Director, Sustaining Engineering and Modernization the warfighter with integrated weapon systems and Military Global Sustainment Senior Manager, Army Aviation electronic test equipment to ensure mission readiness. Programs 160 Jamison Road 2121 Crystal Dr East Aurora, NY 14052 Arlington, VA 22015 Stephen T. Sargeant (716) 725-4874 (703) 413-6992 Major General, USAF (Ret.) [email protected] [email protected] Chief Executive Officer Marvin Test Solutions, Inc. Moog Inc., Power & Data Sector Grady King www.moog.com Senior Manager, Army Aviation Vice President, Strategic Development Programs The Marvin Group 4800 Bradford Dr. NW / Bldg 406 Tel: +1 (949) 263-2222 Huntsville, AL 35805 Cell: +1 (310) 912-011 (256) 217-6704 Moog Power and Data Sector provides motion and power [email protected] & data products; slip rings, motors, position sensors, Meggitt Defense Systems solenoids, fiber optic devices and other products used Dave Cooper www.meggittdefense.com in EO/IR pedestals, satellite communications, cockpit Business Development PO Box 31598 controls and blade de-ice. Clarksville, TN 37040 Janet Byrne-Safier (972) 467-7411 Meggitt Defense Systems specializes in the design, manu- Director [email protected] facture, integration and operation of scoring systems, am- Power & Data Sector munition handling systems, thermal management systems 1213 North Main Street Lockheed Martin Sensors & Global and components, airborne pods and countermeasures used Blacksburg, VA 24060 Sustainment (S&GS) to support armed forces and defense agencies worldwide. (716) 687-4059 www.lockheedmartin.com/en-us/index.html [email protected] Derek Foster Joe Dascano Director, Electronic Systems Sales Manager 9801 Muirlands Blvd 1213 North Main Street Irvine, CA 92618 Lockheed Martin Sensors and Global Sustainment is a global Blacksburg, VA 24060 security and aerospace company engaged in the research, (714) 875-8441 (540) 443-4303 [email protected] [email protected]

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Moog Inc., Defense Sector Christopher Phlegar Pratt & Whitney www.moog.com/defense Manager EW & Situational Awareness https://www.pw.utc.com 301 Voyager Way Huntsville, AL 35806 (224) 200-7778 [email protected] Moog Defense Sector provides solutions for air, land and sea platforms. Our capabilities include modular, rugged, Bobby Seben Pratt & Whitney is a world leader in the design, and affordable weapon stores management systems Army Aviation Account Manager manufacture and service of aircraft engines and auxiliary (SMS) and lightweight HELLFIRE launchers. 1510 Spinfisher Drive power units with advanced technology supporting both Jason Reichard Apopka, FL 32712 domestic and international partners, including more than Director – Integrated Defense Systems (334) 655-7415 over 30 armed forces around the world. 500 Jamison Road [email protected] East Aurora, NY 14052 Mitch Hadad (407) 451-9534 PCX Aerostructures Associate Director, Diverse Military [email protected] www.pcxaero.com Engines Business Development 400 Main Street Tony Avillion Hartford, CT 06118 Program Manager – Integrated Defense Systems (860) 557-1275 500 Jamison Road [email protected] East Aurora, NY 14052 PCX Aerostructures is a leading supplier of highly (407) 242-0679 engineered, precision, flight critical aerospace Pete Calcasola [email protected] components and complex assemblies for rotorcraft and Associate Director, Military Engines fixed wing aerospace platforms. Visit pcxaero.com. Business Development Northrop Grumman 400 Main Street www.northropgrumman.com Jeffry Frisby Hartford, CT 06118 President & CEO (860) 557-3674 300 Fenn Road [email protected] Newington, CT 06111 Projects Unlimited, Inc. Northrop Grumman is a leading global security company Trevor Hartman www.pui.com/ providing innovative systems, products and solutions Vice President - Sales & Marketing in autonomous systems, cyber, C4ISR, space, strike, and 300 Fenn Road logistics and modernization to customers worldwide. Newington, CT 06111 (860) 594-4388 Darryl Reed [email protected] Director, Army & Special Operations Small Business Electronics & Wiring Contract Manufacturer Account Management PHANTOM PRODUCTS, INC. of circuit card assemblies, box build integration & cable/ 301 Voyager Way WWW.PHANTOMLIGHTS.COM wiring solutions serving aerospace & defense worldwide. Huntsville, AL 35806 AS9100D, ISO 9001:2015, NADCAP, ITAR & JCP certified. (256) 374-3017 [email protected] Jill Alexander Marketing Manager Brendan Kelly 6300 Sand Lake Rd Director, Future Vertical Lift You know Phantom. We build your Phantom Warrior® Dayton, OH 45414 301 Voyager Way flashlight and DZ/LZ/PZ lights, among others. Everything (937) 918-2200 Huntsville, AL 35806 is Florida made/designed. We have Molding/CNC [email protected] (334) 790-1837 machines and a laser engraver–we do it all. [email protected] QinetiQ North America Dave “Atlas” Dowling Victoria Mcdermott www.qinetiq-na.com Director, Vertical Lift Owner Rolling Meadows, IL 60008 474 Barnes Blvd (224) 625-4087 Rockledge, FL 32955 [email protected] (888) 533-4968 [email protected] QinetiQ North America provides a full range of aircraft armor survivability products for both fixed wing and Joel Aoki PIC Wire & Cable - A Division of The rotary wing aircraft. SOCOM Account Manager Angelus Corporation 911 Capriccio Lane www.picwire.com/ George L. Adamakos Apollo Beach, FL 33572 Sr. Business Development Manager (931) 320-8730 130 Constitution Blvd [email protected] Franklin, MA 02038 Joe Franiak (781) 790-3575 Navigation Technologist [email protected] 21240 Burbank Blvd PIC Wire & Cable offers premium interconnect products Woodland Hills, CA 91367 for advanced electronic defense applications that are Recoil Logistic Systems, LLC (818) 519-1701 engineered to improve electrical performance, reduce loss www.recoil-usa.com [email protected] and weight, increase flexibility and simplify installation. Kathy Kage John Lytle Army Futures Command Account Global Sales & Marketing Director Manager N53 W24747 S Corporate Circle Lightweight, ballistically tolerant extended range fuel Fort Hood, TX 76544 Sussex, WI 53089 tanks. Tanks range in size from 35.5 gallons (134.4 litre) to (512) 585-9463 (262) 372-5027 850 gallons (3,217.6 litre). Custom tanks and special appli- [email protected] [email protected] cation tanks fabricated. Special Mission solution consulting.

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Joseph Rice engines power civil, parapublic and defense helicopters Managing Director for leading helicopter manufacturers. Carl Mattaliano Post Office Box 1365 VP of Sales Grants Pass, OR 97527-0113 Norma Lantz 211 Island Road (541) 326-1911 Executive VP, Airframer Sales and Mahwah, NJ 07430 [email protected] Marketing (201) 808-9321 2709 N. Forum Drive [email protected] Tanya Wilson Grand Prairie, TX 75052 Administrative Director (972) 606-8231 Sierra Nevada Corporation Post Office Box 1365 [email protected] www.sncorp.com Grants Pass, OR 97528-0113 (423) 404-5007 Chris Speer [email protected] Vice President, Military Support 2709 N. Forum Drive Jere Bragado Grand Prairie, TX 75052 Sierra Nevada Corporation delivers customer-focused Director - Aircraft Intergration (972) 606-8288 technologies and best-of-breed systems integrations in Post Office Box 1365 [email protected] the aerospace and defense sectors. Applications span Grants Pass, OR 97528-0113 navigation/guidance, communications, electronic warfare (541) 326-2105 and threat detection, cybersecurity, infrastructure [email protected] Science and Engineering Services, LLC protection and commercial space. www.ses-i.com Robertson Fuel Systems Mr. Gregory Cox https://robertsonfuelsystems.com/ Executive Vice President 444 Salomon Circle Sparks, NV 89434 An industry leader in the modification and integration of (775) 331-0222 manned and unmanned platforms, aviation training and [email protected] For over 42 years Robertson Fuel Systems continues total fielding solutions. SES offers a turnkey solution with to be the world leader in the design, development, a full spectrum approach that delivers the highest quality Rich Carter and manufacturing of crashworthy, self-sealing, and product to our customers. Vice President of Business ballistically tolerant auxiliary and primary fuel systems. Development and Technology E.J. Sinclair 18632 Jarkey Drive Newman Shufflebarger Chief Executive Officer Hagerstown, MD 21742 President 248 Dunlop Boulevard (301) 790-6877 800 W Carver Rd, Suite 101 Huntsville, AL 35824 [email protected] Tempe, AZ 85284 (256) 258-5000 (480) 337-7050 [email protected] Tim Owings [email protected] Executive Vice President Skip Sherrell 4000 Market Street Chip Lunn Vice President, Business Development Huntsville, AL 35808 VP, Programs and Marketing 248 Dunlop Boulevard (301) 790-6857 800 W Carver Rd, Suite 101 Huntsville, AL 35824 [email protected] Tempe, AZ 85284 (256) 258-3992 Scott Hasken (480) 337-8801 [email protected] Sr. Director, Government Relations [email protected] 2231 Crystal Drive, Suite 1113 ScioTeq Arlington, VA 22202 Rolls-Royce https://www.scioteq.com/en (703) 414-5712 http://www.rolls-royce.com/defence [email protected] Paul Bontrager Vice President, Government Relations – Army ScioTeq has a 35 year heritage of designing and 2231 Crystal Drive, Suite 1113 manufacturing the most innovative display solutions for Arlington, VA 22202 With more than 16,000 military engines in service with 160 the Aviation, ATC and Defense & Security markets. customers in 103 countries, Rolls-Royce is a powerful player (703) 414-5702 [email protected] in the defence aero engine market. From combat to transport, Bill Brown from trainers to helicopters, our engines and pioneering ser- North American Military Business vice solutions ensure that our customers have world-leading Development and Sales Sikorsky engine technology available, whatever the mission demands. 6650 Sugarloaf Parkway https://insidelm.external.lmco.com/home/rms Jason Propes Duluth, GA 30097 SVP Business Development, Vertical (678) 654-6508 Lift Markets [email protected] 450 S. Meridian Street Indianapolis, IN 46225 Shock Tech, Inc Pioneers flight solutions that bring people home everywhere (317) 373-8290 www.shocktech.com … every time. Sikorsky helicopters are used by all five [email protected] branches of the United States Armed Forces, international partners, and commercial operations worldwide. Safran Helicopter Engines USA www.safran-helicopter-engines.com David “Rum” Morgan Director, Army and Air Force Strategy & ShockTech designs, manufactures and tests shock attenua- Business Development tion and vibration isolation systems for the most demand- 300 M Street SE Suite 6900 ing environments. ShockTech provides solutions for your Washington, DC 20003 Safran is the leading helicopter engine manufacturer equipment’s dynamic protection problems and are experts (202) 863-3291 offering the widest range of engines in the world. Safran at quick-turn, affordable results. [email protected]

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Jay Macklin Star Aviation, Inc. is an industry expert in Electronic Wire Beth Whitaker Director, Future Vertical Lift (FVL) Interconnect systems (EWIS). We reduce “No Fault Found” Director, Customer Relations & Business Development (NFF) by addressing intermittence, rehabilitate systems Marketing 5025 Bradford Drive, Building 2, Suite 200 reliability and increase Mission Readiness. 2901 Wall Triana Highway, Suite 200 Huntsville, AL 35805 Greig Dean Huntsville, AL 35824 (256) 327-5311 (256) 713-0482 [email protected] 9001 W Highway 42 Goshen, KY 40026 [email protected] Erskine “Ramsey” Bentley II (502) 241-3072 Scott Harvey Director, Customer Analytics and [email protected] Executive Director, Business Business Development Development 5025 Bradford Drive, Building 2, Suite 200 Stevens Aerospace and Defense 2901 Wall Triana Highway, Suite 200 Huntsville, AL 35805 (256) 541-9573 Systems Huntsville, AL 35824 [email protected] www.stevensaerospace.com (256) 535-3060 [email protected] Mark Riddle Senior Manager, Army Strategy & Streamlight, Inc. Business Development streamlight.com 300 M Street SE, Suite 6900 Washington, DC 20003 (202) 863-3309 Stevens Aerospace Government Group delivers dedicated [email protected] solutions in modification, repair & overhaul for govern- Bobby Adkins ment and special operations aircraft. The Government Streamlight provided DoD aviation with certified Senior Manager, Aftermarket Strategy Group focuses on crucial issues for aircraft obsolescence, tactical, hands free and rescue lighting products using and Business Development intelligence, surveillance, reconnaissance solutions. Con- LEDs, commercial batteries and rechargeable platforms; 5025 Bradford Drive, Bldg 2, Suite 200 tact: Jim Williams at (866) 800-6164. Sidewinder Rescue has Air Warrior approval. Huntsville, AL 35805 J.B. Brown Matt Baker (256) 327 5311 Deputy Government Operations [email protected] Director, Federal/Military 600 Delaware Street 30 Eagleville Road Ray Gentzyel Greenville, SC 29605 Eagleville, PA 19403 Manager, Army Strategy and Business (864) 525-9357 (610) 631-0600 Development [email protected] [email protected] 807 Donnell Blvd, Suite A Daleville, AL 36322 Jim Williams Sherry Lyons (334) 503 9664 Vice President Government Operations Regional Sales Manager, Federal/Military [email protected] 600 Delaware Street 30 Eagleville Road Greenville, SC 29605 Mike Mudd Eagleville, PA 19403 (864) 304-1736 (610) 631-0600 Manager, Army Strategy and Business [email protected] Development [email protected] 12423 Windmill Cove Drive Gene Gunnin Riverview FL 33569 Vice President Government Programs Summit Aviation (813) 503-1926 600 Delaware Street https://summitaviationmfg.com [email protected] Greenville, SC 29605 Tom Nicolett (864) 361-7579 Manager, National Guard Strategy and [email protected] Business Development David Crowder 6900 Main St., PO Box 9729 Located in Middletown, Del., Somerset, Ky. and Kernersville, General Manager Donaldson Facility N.C., Summit is an award-winning manufacturer recognized Stratford, CT 06615-9129 600 Delaware Street (203) 386-7222 for its outstanding quality, commitment to meeting [email protected] Greenville, SC 29605 delivery schedules, sustained high performance, customer (864) 444-6585 satisfaction and robust lean processes. Southeast Aerospace [email protected] www.seaerospace.com Justin Cevette Strata-G Solutions, LLC 4200 Summit Bridge Road stratag-llc.com Middletown, DE 19709 (302) 468-0224 [email protected] Southeast Aerospace provides A&B Kits with in-house electrical and structural manufacturing, complete aircraft modifications, component repairs and parts sales. Sweeney: An Enerpac Brand Servicing heavy Turbo Props, light to heavy Jets, and STRATA-G is a wholly owned subsidiary of The Aleut https://www.enerpac.com/en-us/USProducts Rotorcraft platforms. Corporation (TAC), an Alaska Native Corporation (ANC) and Small Disadvantaged Business (SDB). Strata-G’s primary Dave Alderman operations are located in Huntsville, Alabama offering 1399 General Aviation Rd Design, Engineering, Prototyping, Hardware Manufacturing, Melbourne, FL 32935 and Platform Modernization delivering high quality, rapid Sweeney is a recognized leader in aerospace tooling; (321) 255-9877 response Aviation, Ground, and Unmanned platform providing GSE & torque multiplier products to the Army for [email protected] systems prodcuts and services. decades. Enerpac provides customizable hydraulic tooling; adaptable for any application. Star Aviation, Inc. Devin Whitaker www.staraviationky.com Chris Corcoran President & Founder Sweeney Account Manager - Aerospace & Industrial 2901 Wall Triana Highway, Suite 200 2010 Clermont St. Huntsville, AL 35824 Antigo, WI, 54409 (256) 713-0482 (317) 727-3413 [email protected] [email protected]

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Darin Jerde John Daley Yulista Holding LLC Aerospace Vertical Market Sales Leader - Sweeney Director, Business Development www.yulista.com 2010 Clermont St. 1444 N. Farnsworth Avenue, Suite Antigo, WI, 54409 #604 (303) 520-8156 Aurora, IL 60505 [email protected] (630) 499-9029 [email protected] Yulista is an ANC 8(a) regional corporation providing aviation Telephonics Corporation modernization, maintenance and training solutions to our www.telephonics.com Karen Starr customers world-wide.....Anytime and Anywhere! Sr. Marketing & Sales Manager Campus Thales Bordeaux Joseph Parsley 75-77 Avenue Marcel Dassault Director, Business Development France 631 Discovery Drive Telephonics is a leader in highly sophisticated surveillance, +33 5 24 44 65 45 Huntsville, AL 35806 communications, analysis and integration solutions. [email protected] (256) 763-2933 Our systems are deployed across a range of landscape [email protected] applications, providing our aerospace, defense and commercial customers with a tactical advantage in the Tyonek Native Corporation www.tyonek.com most predictable environments. Other Steve Piro Sr. Director Airborne Intercommunications Air Evac Lifeteam 815 Borad Hollow Road www.lifeteam.net Farmingdale, NY 11735 (631) 703-7450 Tyonek is a high quality manufacturing and services [email protected] company engaged at every step of the lifecycle of aerospace and defense systems, subsystems and components. Textron, Inc. Steve Adlich www.textron.com President Part of Global Medical Response, the world’s largest 229 Palmer Road provider of air and ground ambulance services, AEL offers Madison, AL 35758 excellent career options for veterans; pilot, flight nurse, (256) 258-6200 paramedic, mechanic, training, and management. [email protected] Textron is one of the best known multi-industry companies, recognized for its powerful brands such as Janie Foster Doug Baker Aviation Recruitment Manager Bell, Cessna, Beechcraft, Lycoming and many more. The Vice President, Business Development company leverages its global network of aircraft, defense, 1001 Boardwalk Springs Place, 229 Palmer Road Suite 250 industrial and finance businesses to provide customers Madison, AL 35758 with innovative products and services. O’Fallon, MO 63368 (256) 258-6200 (636) 695-5369 [email protected] John Lindsay [email protected] Director, Washington Operations - Army Programs United Rotorcraft, An Air Methods Jerry Mitchell 1101 Pennsylvania Ave, NW Director of Maintenance Division 1001 Boardwalk Springs Place, Washington, DC 20004 www.unitedrotorcraft.com (202) 637-3833 Suite 250 [email protected] O’Fallon, MO 63368 (636) 695-5351 Thales [email protected] https://www.thalesgroup.com/en United Rotorcraft provides innovative aircraft completions, refurbishments, paint, and accessories to meet our ALKAN customer’s unique mission requirements. www.alkan.fr Bob Brodin Thales is a global technology leader for the Aerospace, Director of Government Programs Transport, Defense, and Security markets. Thanks to its 7301 S Peoria St 65,000 employees in 56 countries, Thales recorded sales of Englewood, CO 80112 Excellence in Airborne Carriage Systems for helicopters, over $14 Billion in 2018. With over 23,000 engineers and (303) 256-4187 combat aircraft, light combat aircraft, maritime patrol researchers, Thales has a unique capability to design and [email protected] aircraft and UCAV. deploy equipment, systems and services to meet the most complex mission and security requirements. Art Torwirt ABEGG Cyril Senior Manager of Government CEO Laurent Ducruet Business Development Rue du 8 Mai 1945 V.P. Business Development 7301 S Peoria St 94460 2733 South Crystal Drive, Suite 1200 Englewood, CO 80112 France Arlington, VA 22202 (303) 749-2806 +331 45 10 86 89 (202) 341-9111 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] Kurt Mueller GANASCIA Jean-Michel James Sleigh Senior Program Manager Sales & Marketing Director Program Manager Avionics Solutions 7301 S Peoria St Rue du 8 Mai 1945 5411 sw Turtle Shell Ln Englewood, CO 80112 94460 Palm City, FL 34990 (303) 749-2807 France (772) 812-9730 [email protected] +331 45 10 86 17 [email protected] [email protected]

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Aviation Search Group Rolf Beutler Stanford Oliver http://www.aviationsearchgroup.com/ Vice President of Engineering President/CEO 208 Heritage Way 8825 Stanford Ave Suite 100 Ozark, AL 36360 Columbia, MD 21045 (334) 598-1319 (443) 832-1801 [email protected] [email protected] Aviation Search Group is a direct-hire recruiting firm that has been placing professionals exclusively within the Peter Obear Yevette Bratten aviation industry for 20 years. Manager Software Engineering Executive Vice President/Chief Strategy Gary Miner 208 Heritage Way Officer/Facility Security Officer Executive Director Ozark, AL 36360 8825 Stanford Ave Suite 100 607 West Main Street (334) 598-1319 Columbia, MD 21045 Mount Pleasant, Pennsylvania 15666 [email protected] (443) 832-1808 (724) 547-7015 [email protected] [email protected] CTG Michael Flowers www.ctgnow.com Chief Operating Officer AVT Simulation 5206 Point Harbor Lane https://avtsim.com Apollo Beach, FL 33572 (813) 453-4161 CTG’s supply chain solutions increase your readiness. We [email protected] offer parts sourcing, obsolescence management, counterfeit avoidance and risk mitigation. We are recognized in both Larry Jess Senior Vice President, Aerospace Group AVT Simulation is an Orlando-based, end-to-end systems Commercial Aviation and Defense industries for award- winning quality and customer service. 7047 Old Madison Pike, Suite 350 integration and full-service modeling and simulation Huntsville, AL 35806 small business. We provide engineering, modeling, Col. Rick Bowyer, USA, Ret. (256) 694-9695 support, and database services within the training and [email protected] simulation industries. Executive Vice President, Strategic Business Development Allan H. Lanceta Robert Abascal One Odell Plaza, Suite 139 Vice President, Aviation and Special Founder and CEO Yonkers, NY 10701 Operations 2603 Challenger Tech Ct. (580) 284-8524 7047 Old Madison Pike, Suite 350 Orlando, FL 32826 [email protected] Huntsville, AL 35806 (407) 381-5311 x102 Col. Matt Mingus, USA, Ret. cell: (256) 388-9307 [email protected] VP, Strategic Business Development office: (256) 801-0727 [email protected] LtCol (Ret) Kyle Crooks One Odell Plaza, Suite 139 President Yonkers, NY 10701 John Haeme 2603 Challenger Tech Ct. (334) 717-0706 Project Manager, PM Apache NETT Orlando, FL 32826 [email protected] 7047 Old Madison Pike, Suite 350 (407) 381-5311 x106 Huntsville, AL 35806 [email protected] Dallas Avionics (256) 313-4013 www.dallasavionics.com [email protected] COL (Ret) Kevin Vizzarri VP of Business Development Scott Chapman 2603 Challenger Tech Ct. Aviation System Safety Orlando, FL 32826 7047 Old Madison Pike, Suite 350 (407) 381-5311 x102 Dallas Avionics — founded in 1973, a Wholesale Huntsville, AL 35806 [email protected] Distributor of Avionics, Test Equipment, Installation & Pilot (256) 801-0722 Supplies has over 60 years of combined experience in the [email protected] CATI Training Systems industry & highest commitment to customer service. www.catinet.com W. Scott Davis Eclypse International V.P. Sales and Marketing www.eclypse.org 2525 Santa Anna Ave. Dallas, TX 75228 (214) 320-9770 / (800) 527-2581 CATI Training Systems, a leader in innovative Image [email protected] Generator and Simulation Solutions providing superior Dan Robinett Eclypse International designs and manufactures circuit training, system hardware integration, software design Field Applications Specialist, Government Programs analysis test equipment, and also offers services related to and development, research support and visual systems 5555 County Road 260 circuit testing. Our products are used to verify the integrity of solutions since 1997. Auxvasse, MI 65231 wire interconnect systems, electronic enclosures, and more (573) 826-0076 to the DoD/Military, Aerospace, and commercial industries. Richard Stumpf [email protected] President Christopher Teal 208 Heritage Way Marketing Director Ozark, AL 36360 DigiFlight Inc 265 N. Joy Street, Suite 150 (344) 598-1319 www.digiflight.com Corona, CA 92879 [email protected] (951) 371-8008 Ext: 110 [email protected] Vincent C. Hill Vice President of Business Hilton Software Development DigiFlight helps customers accelerate mission success www.hiltonsoftware.com 208 Heritage Way with technology solutions that protect our national Ozark, AL 36360 security. Aerospace Technical & Acquisition, Cybersecurity, (850) 461-9642 Technology Management, Systems and Software [email protected] Development, Systems Engineering and Test & Evaluation.

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Hilton Software is the market-leader in development Derek Foster Stevens Aerospace and Defense of multi-platform mobile solutions for Commercial and Director, Electronic Systems Systems Military operations and is the prime contractor for the 9801 Muirlands Blvd www.stevensaerospace.com Department of Defense Aeronautical Mobile Application. Irvine, CA 92618 (714) 875-8441 Hilton Goldstein [email protected] CEO and Founder 2730 N University Drive Kyle Pattermann Coral Springs, FL 33065 Director, Tactical Systems Stevens Aerospace Government Group delivers dedicated (954) 323-2244 Ex 405 9801 Muirlands Blvd. [email protected] solutions in modification, repair & overhaul for govern- Irvine, CA 92618 ment and special operations aircraft. The Government (949) 465-9560 Group focuses on crucial issues for aircraft obsolescence, Tracy Ellison [email protected] Director of Human Resources intelligence, surveillance, reconnaissance solutions. Con- 2730 N University Drive QuantiTech, Inc tact: Jim Williams at (866) 800-6164. Coral Springs, FL 33065 www.quantitech.com J.B. Brown (954) 323-2244 Ex 402 Deputy Government Operations [email protected] 600 Delaware Street Greenville, SC 29605 Karla Rivera (864) 525-9357 Executive Assistant to CEO Provides technical and management support to Government [email protected] 2730 N University Drive and commercial customers in systems engineering and Coral Springs, FL 33065 integration; program and project management; test Jim Williams (954) 323-2244 Ex 405 and evaluation; logistics engineering; safety; business Vice President Government Operations [email protected] management; and information technology. 600 Delaware Street Greenville, SC 29605 JSfirm.com Reese Hauenstein (864) 304-1736 https://www.jsfirm.com/ Vice President Army Aviation Systems [email protected] 360A Quality Circle, Suite 100 Huntsville, AL 35806 Gene Gunnin (256) 808-4073 Vice President Government Programs [email protected] 600 Delaware Street Greenville, SC 29605 JSfirm.com, an aviation job board exclusively serving the Dean Hutson (864) 361-7579 aviation industry for decades, is free to jobseekers and a Vice President Logistics Engineering & Support [email protected] fantastic place for aviation companies to advertise jobs 360A Quality Circle, Suite 100 and search resumes. Huntsville, AL 35806 David Crowder (256) 425-1286 General Manager Donaldson Facility Jeff Richards [email protected] 600 Delaware Street Operations Manager Greenville, SC 29605 11350 Cleveland Gibbs Road, Suite 104 Radiance Technologies, Inc. (864) 444-6585 Roanoke, Texas 76262 www.radiancetech.com [email protected] (724) 547-6203 [email protected] Universal Avionics, an Elbit Systems Company Kellstrom Defense www.uasc.com www.kellstromdefense.com Radiance Technologies develops customer-focused solutions in the areas of cyber solutions, systems engineering, prototyping and integration as well as operational and strategic intelligence including scientific and technical intelligence. Pete Weiland Universal Avionics offers Commercial Off-The-Shelf (COTS) Kellstrom Defense is a global provider for the sustainment Executive Vice President - Chief Technology Officer upgrades for legacy systems allowing government aircraft to of legacy defense aircraft through OEM strategic 350 Wynn Dr. meet critical safety mandates while enhancing mission effec- distribution, repair services, and engineered products for Huntsville, AL 35805 tiveness in a very cost effective manner. As the inventor of the military transporter, fighter, and rotary wing platforms. (256) 704-3401 first Flight Management System (FMS) and a leader in display [email protected] technology, Universal Avionics enhances military aircraft ca- Ruth Garcia pabilities while retaining key legacy mission systems. Director of Marketing Eric Briggs 100 N. Pacific Coast Highway Suite 1950 Senior Vice President - Engineering Services Bob Sanchez El Segundo, CA 90245 350 Wynn Dr. Director, Military Programs (424) 217-1368 Huntsville, AL 35805 3260 E Universal Way [email protected] (256) 704-3401 Tucson, AZ 85756 [email protected] (520) 295-2300 [email protected] Meggitt Defense Systems Tim Tinsley www.meggittdefense.com Senior Vice President – Integration and Prototyping 350 Wynn Dr. 2019 Industry Partners Directory ARMY AVIATION

Huntsville, AL 35805 December 31, 2019 (256) 704-3401 NETWORK l RECOGNITION l VOICE l SUPPORT Magazine’s [email protected] Meggitt Defense Systems specializes in the design, Industry manufacture, integration and operation of scoring Laura Bequette Partners systems, ammunition handling systems, thermal AVP, Aviation Programs Directory 350 Wynn Dr. management systems and components, airborne pods H-72A Lakota U Referenced Versatile and Proven Capabilities. Huntsville, AL 35805 Mission Ready. and countermeasures used to support armed forces and All Year Long! 1 December 31, 2019 defense agencies worldwide. (256) 704-3401 ARMY AVIATION Magazine [email protected]

ARMY AVIATION Magazine 63 December 31, 2019 Special Focus u Science & Technology/ R&D An Inflection Point for Army Aviation Science & Technology By Carvil E. T. Chalk

Sikorsky-Boeing SB-1 Defiant Bell V-280 Valor BELL PHOTO

SIKORSKY-BOEING PHOTO SIKORSKY-BOEING he conclusion of each calendar ary transformation of Army Aviation – solution are flight controls, sensors, and year brings opportunities for re- Advanced Teaming and Air Launched cueing. Success will be achieved this T flection on the past and anticipa- Effects – all while supporting the Future year as our team integrates and demon- tion for the future, and this is particularly Attack Reconnaissance Aircraft Com- strates an optimized solution compris- notable for Army Aviation Science and petitive Prototype (FARA-CP) program. ing fused sensor data, comprehensive Technology at the end of 2019 and the As a result of the JMR-TD vehicle cueing, and advanced flight controls beginning of 2020, which forms an in- development efforts, new air vehicle with autonomous, sensor-driven guid- flection point for our efforts. In fiscal year configurations have demonstrated fea- ance. We are preparing for flights in 2013, the Army Aviation community sible and affordable capabilities of higher 2020 throughout the range of degraded embarked on what has become a remark- speed, better lift efficiency, and lower environments – rain, fog, and dust. The ably successful S&T endeavor called the drag. The Bell V-280 focused on afford- overall goal of the 2020 flight dem- Joint Multi-Role Technology Demonstra- able tilt rotor components and manu- onstrations is to demonstrate a fully- tor ( JMR-TD), a program that began facturing processes, flight characteristics integrated rotorcraft pilotage capability with a vision to demonstrate transforma- indicative of Level 1 handling qualities, at level 1 handling qualities for mission tional vertical lift capabilities intended to and high-speed flight up to 300 kt. The tasks, multi-modal fused sensor-driven inform DoD decisions regarding the fu- Sikorsky-Boeing Defiant, currently un- guidance, and fully-coupled flight and ture of the vertical lift fleet. Across 2018 dergoing envelope expansion, focused landing while operating DVE. and 2019, our industry partners have on a lift-offset, co-axial helicopter with What then are the next efforts that demonstrated flight of the Bell Valor and a pusher prop designed to achieve high S&T will execute to continue the revo- the Sikorsky-Boeing Defiant, and dur- speed without sacrificing low-speed lution of Army Aviation? Surprisingly ing 2020 we are on track to conclude a maneuverability. MSAD has developed they are not aviation platforms but rath- successful capstone event for the Mission standards, architectures, and tools that er aviation systems and ecosystems. Systems Architecture Demonstration increase software reuse and reduce soft- Advanced Teaming is the premier ef- (MSAD), which will showcase the po- ware costs, with results suggesting that fort supporting the development of the tential for truly open systems using the upfront modeling and analysis can pro- FARA Ecosystem. While former activi- standards, processes, and tools developed vide a 10x reduction in downstream test ties have often focused on individual ve- within JMR. Similarly, our Degraded and integration resources. Our follow- hicles and subsystems, advanced teaming Visual Environment-Mitigation (DVE- on Integrated Mission Equipment pro- is designed to develop the interconnected M) program will also conclude in 2020 gram that began in FY19 will deliver the relationship among a variety of vehicles with a series of flight trials to exercise framework for a digital backbone struc- and payloads that will enable autono- true sensor fusion within a variety of en- tured to meet common architectural mous aviation teams with the lethality vironments – rain, fog, dust – along with standards for aviation systems in Future and survivability to find, fix, and finish Mission Adaptive Autonomy, which Long Range Assault Aircraft (FLRAA) threats throughout an MDO campaign. will demonstrate hands-off flight using and FARA to enable timely and low- Agile, resilient networks will enable in- the same set of sensor data, not only ac- cost updates to hardware and software tra-team communications in anti-access/ counting for degraded visual conditions that invalidate our adversaries’ invest- anti-denial (A2AD) environments, while but also assessing local terrain and select- ments, allowing us to beat them on the autonomous agents will lead these same ing safe landing areas. Why then is 2020 battlefield and at the bank. teams to perform necessary detection, the inflection point…the time period in TheDegraded Visual Environment- identification, location, and reporting which a shift occurs, and what does the Mitigation multi-year demonstration (DILR) to support long range precision future hold? As JMR-TD and DVE-M program is evaluating key technolo- fires (LRPF) or local lethal attacks to end, the CCDC AvMC Aviation De- gies to enable full spectrum Aviation neutralize threats using a combination of velopment Directorate is now engaged operations in degraded environments. vehicles and payloads, all with minimal in two efforts to further the revolution- The three main components of a DVE human intervention and while operat- ARMY AVIATION Magazine 64 December 31, 2019 Advanced Teaming and Air Launched Effects Degraded Visual Environment Mitigation (DVE-M) program U.S. ARMY CCDCAVMC-ADD GRAPHIC ARMY CCDCAVMC-ADD U.S.

ing as part of a combined arms team in contested multi-domain battle space. The technical approach is structured to reach tactical readiness level (TRL)-6 on a par- allel timeline with FARA-CP and the

eventual FARA program of record. GRAPHIC ARMY CCDCAVMC-ADD U.S. While Advanced Teaming empha- sizes autonomy and behaviors, the com- plementary effort, Air Launched Effects, systems (IADS) domain. Each team manned and unmanned platforms that brings the air vehicles and payloads to member will apply its unique payloads engage the enemy more quickly and execute these missions. Our S&T effort in a coordinated and collaborative fash- exhibit timely adaptability to neutralize is focused on tactical-altitude launch ion for mission success. AI engines will threats and waste the investments of our of on-demand ALE to provide a range enable individual and team reconfigura- adversaries bringing us victory on the of effects. The air vehicles that support tion. And when manned systems move battlefield while conserving our resourc- these autonomous engagements com- into the fight, ALE can provide lay- es and protecting our greatest treasures prise ALE that operate as a morphing ered survivability to ensure the lethality – liberty and those who defend it. team to enhance lethality and surviv- of our force and the protection of our ability and enable dominance in the greatest asset, the U.S. Army Soldier. Mr. Carvil E.T. Chalk is the acting direc- lower-tier aviation domain. ALE will This burgeoning synthesis of air ve- tor of the Aviation Development Directorate, be deployed from FARA and maneuver hicle technologies, open systems, auton- CCDC Aviation & Missile Center, located into the enemy integrated air defense omy, and sensor fusion gives us teams of at Redstone Arsenal, AL.

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ARMY AVIATION Magazine 65 December 31, 2019 Special Focus u Science & Technology/ R&D Airworthiness Readiness for Future Vertical Lift by Mr. Keith R. Darrow

s you have likely observed many airworthiness readiness for FVL. For aircraft, we anticipate the recurring times, our Army strives to pro- example, in our last special focus ar- need for evolutionary improvements A vide us with the best possible ticle for Army Aviation magazine (see and expansions to the baseline version combat equipment available at the time the January 31, 2019 issue), we invited of AMACC. Toward that end, AED of initial fielding, and then continues to industry partners to increase the fre- leveraged the FirePoint Innovations improve upon each product’s technical quency and technical depth of their Center at Wichita State University to capabilities and materiel safety attri- advanced technology-related airwor- solicit and assess industry suggestions butes throughout the system life cycle. thiness collaborations with AED. That for future AMACC revisions. So far, For example: Although I am not quite invitation has already led to many pro- we have received over 1,600 technical old enough to have flown with full-face ductive engagements, including over comments from vertical lift aircraft 5-series night vision goggles, I am con- two dozen airworthiness discussions manufacturers, suppliers, and research fident that the cutaway -5s I first used during the AAAA Missions Solutions institutions. In September 2019, a key in the aeroscout course were better for Summit in April 2019. So far, last Janu- partner in this effort – the National Aviation use. A few years later, as a Cobra ary’s forecast for “an upturn in airwor- Institute for Aviation Research – instructor pilot at Hanchey, I recall that thiness-related, government-industry completed their review of the aggregated I preferred the Night Two shift because interactions” has proven correct. How- comments and delivered insightful the even better 6-series goggles were ever, we still have ample capacity for recommendations for a forthcoming more likely to be available after midnight additional engagements in this critical AMACC “Rev 1.” The target for Rev in the flight equipment issue shop. collaborative endeavor. 1’s publication is April 2020. Attesting Now, 30+ years later, having long ago Also new since we drafted the to AMACC’s utility across the Army exchanged the attack pilot’s air condi- previous focus article, the Rotorcraft Aviation enterprise, Rev 1 will also tioned mesh seats for the decidedly less Structural Integrity Program (RSIP) populate airworthiness requirements tactical director’s chair at the Combat has now been published as MIL- into the Model Based Systems Capabilities Development Command STD-3063. The RSIP defines the Engineering Framework developed by Aviation and Missile Center’s Aviation requirements necessary to substantiate the Program Executive Office, Aviation. Engineering Directorate (AED), I find and maintain structural integrity in myself leading our Army’s airworthiness the FVL aircraft throughout their Future Attack Reconnaissance assurance organization into the Future life cycle. Furthermore, the RSIP also Aircraft Vertical Lift (FVL) era. Here, in a very includes provisions for new aircraft Within the ongoing FARA competi- aggressive “schedule is king” environ- configurations unlike the conventional tive prototyping process, the baseline ment, an ongoing mission analysis topic helicopters we have fielded in the past. AMACC was utilized to update the is: What foundations must we build or Additionally, last March we pub- airworthiness qualification require- reinforce now to facilitate the best pos- lished the baseline version of the new ments originally outlined in the 2018 sible airworthiness attributes for the “A” Army Military Airworthiness Certifi- program solicitation. In turn, the five variants of the FVL platforms? And, af- cation Criteria (AMACC) document. FARA Performers used the govern- ter that, how might we enable ever bet- AMACC now serves as the consolidat- ment’s airworthiness qualification plan ter materiel safety attributes for the “B” ed source of airworthiness requirements – which addresses airworthiness criteria, series, and beyond? for the FVL aircraft as well as future standards, and methods of compliance upgrades to legacy aircraft. across sixteen technical domains – to Initiatives However, as advanced technologies develop their airworthiness qualifica- In response, we have initiated sev- continue to quickly mature toward their tion specifications. eral new activities to strengthen AED’s readiness for integration into Army During the last quarter of calendar

ARMY AVIATION Magazine 66 December 31, 2019 year 2019, AED’s five FARA airwor- sential to our ability to support FVL cross-functional team, acquisition proj- thiness teams were engaged in intensive program schedules with expeditious ect office system safety managers, and discussions with the five Performers generation and technical reviews of aircraft manufacturers to identify po- to ensure the government fully under- system-tailored airworthiness quali- tential materiel risks as early as possible stands each manufacturer’s plans to fication plans, airworthiness impact and begin developing well-informed substantiate flight safety/airworthiness statements, airworthiness releases, air- plans to mitigate, and ultimately retire, within the constraints of the aggressive worthiness qualification substantiation any associated hazards. program schedule. In addition to the records, and statements of airworthi- In the interim, we will leverage analytical predictions for aircraft flight ness qualification. In addition to pro- AED’s considerable technical expertise performance, and many other attributes, viding the increased administrative to provide Army Aviation decision au- the upcoming decision on which two agility required to meet demanding thorities with an accurate understand- FARA Performers will move beyond schedule expectations, this initiative ing of any unresolved potential flight the preliminary design phase to build also establishes a solid foundation for safety issues. The AED initiatives de- their aircraft will also depend upon the the potential future implementation of scribed above are key enablers for our quality of the manufacturers’ planning military aircraft type certificates. work to assure the airworthiness of to build appropriately safe prototypes As you know, leaders of Army Avia- the FVL aircraft, beginning with the for first flights in November 2022 and, tion combat units are highly adept at competitive prototypes and continu- ultimately, to deliver fully qualified pro- managing operational risks. Likewise, ing through the future variant alphabet duction aircraft. The FARA agreements our acquisition program and project from the “A” to the “Z.” stipulate that the Army will be the air- leaders are experts at managing pro- Above the Best! worthiness authority. grammatic risks in the areas of cost, schedule, and system performance. Automation & AI However, in the airworthiness arena, Another ongoing activity is AED’s our mission is oriented toward advising Mr. Keith R. Darrow, a member of the Se- initiative to incorporate greater levels senior Army leaders regarding materiel nior Executive Service, Master Army Avi- of automation and, perhaps, artificial risks that may affect the flight safety ator, and former experimental test pilot, is intelligence into the engineering task of our current and future aircraft. Par- the director of the Aviation Engineering management system that undergirds ticularly within a “schedule is king” en- Directorate, Combat Capabilities Devel- our implementation of the Army’s vironment, it is imperative that AED opment Command Aviation and Missile airworthiness process. This effort is es- continues to work closely with the FVL Center, located at Redstone Arsenal, AL.

ARMY AVIATION Magazine 67 December 31, 2019 Special Focus u Future Vertical Lift Future Vertical Lift Cross Functional Team Update

By LTC Matthew Kukla U.S. ARMY FVL CFT GRAPHIC U.S.

Operational View of Future Vertical Lift on the battlefield.

small cross-functional team Aircraft (FARA), Future Long Range tional context to FVL capabilities by (CFT) of Soldiers and civilians Assault Aircraft (FLRAA), Future discussing our additional efforts. These A that number fewer than 30 people Unmanned Aerial Systems ((FUAS) supporting tenets are – reach, lethality, in total are working and collaborating which includes Air Launched Ef- survivability, and affordability. with the team-of-teams throughout the fects (ALE) and Future Tactical UAS Army and joint forces to address the (FTUAS)), and the Modular Open Reach and Lethality next generation of Future Vertical Lift Systems Approach (MOSA). MOSA Reach and lethality are both comple- (FVL) systems and platforms. The FVL cross cuts all the LOEs and will in- mentary and mutually supportive in the CFT is pursuing leap ahead technology crease affordability by enabling high FARA ecosystem. Although these are and increased capabilities and posture systematic reuse of components and two distinct tenets, they are discussed FVL to move at the speed of relevance permits rapid adaptability of our sys- in the same section to illustrate their by iterating novel solutions into new tems. The primary LOEs have been importance and contribution within designs. The FVL CFT is committed to discussed in previous publications. the context of the Multi-Domain Op- ensuring Army Aviation maintains U.S. However, there are additional tenets erations (MDO) battlefield. vertical lift dominance on the battlefield within the CFT that are not as well- The Operational View (OV) and is decisive in the lower tier of the known but serve as the connective tis- illustrates FVL on the battlefield. In air domain. sue to the FVL systems and platforms. this scenario, FVL platforms deliver By now most people are aware of This article is not meant to rehash effects tailored to meet the ground the FVL’s four primary lines-of-effort the merits of the primary LOEs, but commander’s needs in order to produce (LOE): Future Attack Reconnaissance instead is intended to provide addi- specific results at a specific time to

ARMY AVIATION Magazine 68 December 31, 2019 penetrate and dis-integrate the enemy is why the increased speeds, high at an affordable and efficient operation as well as rapidly exploit opportunities maneuverability, and agility for FARA and support cost. created. In conjunction with the and FLRAA platforms are so critical. increased speed, range and endurance High speeds coupled with low altitude How are we doing all this? of the FVL platforms (FARA, FLRAA, tactics to hide in the clutter and use the The FVL CFT and PMOs are taking FUAS), the Long Range Precision terrain to our advantage are tantamount advantage of Middle Tier Acquisition Munitions (LRPM) and Air Launched to survivability. This is not conjecture. (MTA) and Other Transaction Effects (ALE) further extend FVL’s High fidelity physics-based modeling Authorities (OTAs) to find innovative reach into the enemy’s battle space and against our pacing threat has proven ways to move faster. Army Futures thereby lengthen the enemy’s decision that FVL is highly survivable on the Command (AFC) leverages the MTA/ cycle and reduce the effect of enemy current and future battle fields. OTA approach when appropriate to counteractions. What about when the enemy does accelerate development, production, FARA delivers ALE that detect, take the shot? Based on the speed of and delivery of materiel capabilities. identify, locate, and report (DILR) technology it is hard to imagine what OTAs are used to foster innovation and enemy high value targets and then systems will exist beyond 2028. For encourage American small and medium share this information across the that reason, the CFT is capturing enterprises to help meet current and Army’s network. Through this meshed required capabilities that are informed future needs. To date, FARA is the network, reports from ALE flow back by industry, academia, and government major benefactor of OTAs as it has to FARA, Long Range Precision Fires (USG) labs as well as deliberate science been used in the FARA Competitive (LRPF), or other kinetic capabilities to and technology (S&T) efforts for early Prototype (CP) Program, resulting engage the enemy in depth and at great prototyping. This flow of information is in five competitive prototype designs. distances. Multiple ALE continue to used to best inform the next generation FARA has also leveraged the DoD produce kinetic and non-kinetic effects of systems capable of detecting and Ordinance Technology Consortium and give the enemy multiple problem defeating enemy threats in order to (DOTC) for supporting capabilities. sets simultaneously when and where increase survivability. PM FLRAA is utilizing the Aviation we choose. When required, Long Missile Technology Consortium Affordability

U.S. ARMY FVL CFT GRAPHIC U.S. Range Precision Munitions (LRPM) (AMTC) OTA for its Competitive are deployed from FVL platforms to At the forefront of all of this is Demo and Risk Reduction (CDRR) engage high value targets that are either resourcing. There is a misconception effort and a handful of other line-of-sight or non-line-of-sight and that “new” is synonymous with supporting capabilities. FUAS has at ranges greater than 32 kilometers. “unaffordable.” As we near the end of also leveraged the OTA process to Enabled through a meshed network the 2020s, the current fleet will require inform requirements about the ALE – and used in concert with ALE and recapitalization as the FVL systems effort. Currently, there are at least LRPM – FVL platforms continue to begin production and fielding. The May ten FVL modernization efforts that hit the enemy’s integrated air defense 2019 Congressional Budget Office are leveraging a consortium OTA in system (IADS) across a de-aggregated (CBO) report stated that fielding new addition to the FARA CP Program. battle space in order to dis-integrate platforms will negate the requirement enemy command and control (C2) as and cost of recapping the current fleet. Schedule is King for FVL CFT well as dis-integrate enemy control of Additionally, the Army cannot afford The CFT is driven by time and tasks key terrain. Increased ranges in FARA to delay another decade to consider – and the team has become well versed and FLRAA, in concert with ALE and reconsider – the merits of FVL in judiciously reviewing processes, and LRPM, extends the operational platforms that fly further, faster, and identifying the crucial steps, and reach and increases both survivability have greater capacity and endurance understanding what steps must be done and lethality of Army Aviation. FVL, than the current fleet. vice what steps can be done later. Reach, quite simply, allows the ground force The CFT is working closely with lethality, survivability and affordability commander to expand the battlefield in the program management offices are the tenets that must be baked in space and time and at echelon in order (PMOs) to ensure affordability goals to the primary LOEs at inception in to defeat the enemy. are met. The intent is to establish a order to maximize the effects of FVL competitive program strategy that will systems and platforms ensuring Army Survivability afford favorable negotiated intellectual Aviation remains decisive in the lower In the context of this article, property (IP) license rights to tier of the air domain. survivability will be in reference to contracted technical data deliveries. avoiding, mitigating, and/or defeating The technical data package supports LTC Matthew Kukla is the operations the enemy’s kinetic threats on the the implementation of a Digital deputy and MOSA lead integrator for battlefield. Enterprise, development of a weapons the U.S. Army Futures Command Future One aspect of survivability is to system Digital Clone, and support Vertical Lift Cross Functional Team break the kill chain early. Giving the an optimized organic industrial base located at Redstone Arsenal, AL. enemy few opportunities to acquire, sustainment approach. This optimized track and engage our forces is principle organic life cycle support will use to increasing our survivability. Simply reliability centered maintenance put – if the enemy munition never bolstered by Reliability, Availability, leaves the weapon system – we increase and Maintainability (RAM) analysis the probability of survivability. This to ensure the best system is available

ARMY AVIATION Magazine 69 December 31, 2019 AAAA Symposia in Huntsville

By CW4 Joe Pisano, U.S. Army Retired

he Army Aviation Association of America sponsored the Air- T craft Survivability Equipment Symposium (ASES) and the 47th Annual Joseph P. Cribbins Aviation Product Support Symposium during the week of November 18 at the Von Braun Center in Huntsville, AL. These back to back events provided the opportunity for government and industry to discuss the ever-changing environment in Army Aviation, the current status of Army Aviation’s programs, and future requirements nec- Aviation, with a wrap up by the avia- More than 1,000 attended the 2019 AAAA Aircraft Survivability Equipment and Joseph P. essary to support the Aviation war- tion branch survivability branch chief, fighter and combatant commander as Cribbins Aviation Product Support Symposia in CW5 James VanMeter. Huntsville, AL, Nov. 18-21. the Army remains ready to fight and The numerous aviation mission sur- win today while preparing to do so in vivability officers (AMSOs) from all AWARDS future multi-domain operations. compos and locations around the world The National AAAA Functional Awards The first two days were focused on the also participated in two additional days that were presented during each symposium ASES theme of “Enhancing Aviation of government classified sessions. to recognize outstanding achievement in Survivability in Multi-Domain Opera- On Wednesday and Thursday, several areas of Army Aviation are on the tions.” MG David Francis, command- the focus shifted to the Cribbins following three pages. ing general of the U.S. Army Aviation Symposium, where this year’s theme Additionally, the local AAAA Tennessee Center of Excellence and Army was “Army Aviation Systems in Multi- Valley Chapter also presented eight Mission Aviation Branch Chief provided the Domain Operations – from Cradle Area awards. The following were recognized for keynote and addressed transitioning to Grave.” The two days included key their accomplishments in the area indicated: from training for counterinsurgen- leadership discussing the requirements cy (COIN) to training for large scale needed to remain on the cutting edge Test & Evaluation–Mr. Craig Lanphere, PM combat operations (LSCO). BG Brian for the current fight while preparing for Joint Air-to-Ground Missile Collins, the Program Executive Officer future multi-domain operations. Technical–Mr. Matthew Lawrence, PM Utility for Intelligence, Electronic Warfare MG Thomas H. Todd, III, PEO Rising Professional – Mr. Brian Sullivan, and Sensors also provided his perspec- Aviation, provided the keynote the first PdM Future Tactical Unmanned Aircraft tive on the move to MDO and, once day and MG K. Todd Royar, command- Systems again this year, provided funding for ing general of the U.S. Army Aviation Programmatics–MAJ Brian Ehrenheim, aviation mission survivability officers and Missile Command (AMCOM), APdD Scout Attack (AMSO) from around the world to at- keynoting the second day. The remain- Logistics/Sustainment–Mr. Oswald Ingra- tend the event, including two days of der of the Cribbins symposium in- ham, Jr., PM Apache follow-on government sponsored clas- cluded three combat systems panels Business–Ms. April East, PM Aviation sified sessions. that included various project managers Mission Systems & Architecture The ASES was filled with panels that (PMs) and industry leaders associated Administrative – Ms. Aimee Ghee, PEO AVN HQ focused on warfighter leaders, industry/ with them, three AMCOM panels, as Acquisition/Contracting–Mr. Vince Dickens, operational support, future work, and well as several speakers including, BG PM Aviation Turbine Engines. foreign military sales. Other speakers Rugen from the FVL CFT, and COL The week’s events included an exhibit included BG Allan Pepin, command- Paul Weizer, the SOCOM Acquisition hall with more than 70 vendors and a mix ing general of the U.S. Army Special Executive Military Deputy. There was of over 1,000 military, civilian and industry Operations Aviation Command, also a Long-term Affordability for attendees. BG Walter Rugen, Director of the Army Aviation panel, chaired by for- Future Vertical Lift Cross-Functional mer Aviation Branch Chief and 8th ______Team, and Mr. Patrick Mason, the Army commanding general, LTG CW4 (Ret.) Joe Pisano is the editor of Deputy Program Executive Officer for (Ret.) Dan Petrosky. ARMY AVIATION Magazine.

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Aircraft Survivability Aviation Mission Equipment Award Survivability Officer Award Avionics Award Sponsored by BAE Systems Sponsored by VT Miltope Sponsored by Cubic Defense Systems, Inc.

SPC Gary K. Acton CW4 William S. Roth SSG Jacob E. Hurley Company D, 4th Battalion, Headquarters and Company D, 1st Battalion, 160th Special Operations Headquarters Company, 52nd Aviation Regiment Aviation Regiment (Airborne) 1st Battalion, 160th Special Task Force Apocalypse Joint Base Lewis-McChord, WA Operations Aviation Regiment Operation Freedom’s Sentinel, Deployed (Airborne) Fort Campbell, KY Afghanistan Denise Roth (l) and daughters accept Deployed SPC Gary Acton serves 4th Battalion, on behalf of deployed CW4 Roth 160th Special Operations Aviation Regi- SSG Hurley has been an indispensable ment (Airborne) as a Fully Mission Quali- CW4 Roth is an unequivocally strong subject matter expert during his time as an Avionics Supervisor for TF Apocalypse fied Aircraft Survivability Equipment Tech- example of an Aviation professional who in support of Operations Freedom’s nician. His technical knowledge of Army performed exceptionally as the 1st Battal- ion Aviation Mission Survivability Officer Sentinel and Resolute Support. A “go-to” and Special Operations Aviation specific resource for military and civilian avionics ASE coupled with his determination to (AMSO), a Regimental Flight Lead, In- structor Pilot, and Fully Mission Qualified professionals, he encountered several succeed have been pivotal to the success battle damage repairs consistently lead- of himself and his unit. Over the past year, Pilot. As the Battalion AMSO he diligently equipped the largest and most rapidly ing the theater in repair time and quality. he has assisted in all maintenance tasks, After a CH-47F received enemy fire that training programs, and maintenance deployable Task Force to remain competitive with newly emerging threats and sur- destroyed almost 100 wires, his expertise operations required to support the Bat- vivability problem sets. He implemented and leadership ensured that all wires talion’s 17 MH-47G and 9 MH-60M SOA a robust training plan to solidify aviator were spliced resulting in no subsequent helicopters. He was instrumental in de- preparedness, integrated new equipment, faults or issues with the aircraft. His veloping 4 other 94Rs into BMQ and FMQ and spearheaded the largest survivability actions directly affected the outcome ASE technicians. His training has directly training exercise to date. As a Regimental of multiple mission sets across south- enabled the ASE support of simultaneous Flight Lead, he served as a combat mul- east Afghanistan and his maintenance battalion missions and exercises across tiplier and role model for junior aviators. expertise contributed to an average Task the PACOM, AFRICOM and CENTCOM He deployed twice in support of Operation Force operational readiness rate of over Unified Combatant Commands. He led 16 Inherent Resolve, participating in some of 90%. His technical prowess proved to be Suite of Integrated RF Countermeasures the most critical targeting missions of the invaluable to his section during the repair (SIRFC) tests dedicating more than 400 year. His impacts were prevalent in both of four battle-damaged aircraft which re- hours to the testing and troubleshooting the operational achievements and train- quired over 480 maintenance man hours of this incredibly complex, SOA specific, ing advances experienced by the 160th dedicated to testing avionic systems and ASE system valued at $129 million across Special Operations Aviation Regiment splicing or replacing hundreds of electrical wires, ensuring minimal downtime, the unit’s fleet of aircraft. He has also (Airborne) over what was an extremely and positively affecting the operational worked to cross-train with the 15Fs and multi-dimensional year of growth and the Aviation branch. He answered the readiness of the fleet by 18%. He man- 15Ns of Avionics, performing over 1,400 aged in excess of 9,450 maintenance hours of on-aircraft ASE and Avionics call numerous times throughout the year, on several fronts, tirelessly and without man hours of avionic work, which enabled maintenance enabling the deployment the unit to fly over 16,000 combat hours. of 12 aircraft to support missions across hesitation regardless of the task. CW4 Roth’s selfless nature, positive attitude, SSG Hurley's actions clearly identify him multiple AORs. SPC Acton’s accomplish- as the winner of the 2019 AAAA Avionics ments clearly identify him as the winner and unmatched competency will have lasting impacts for years to come and Award. of the 2019 AAAA Aircraft Survivability clearly earned him the AAAA's Mission Equipment Award. Survivability Officer Award for 2019.

ARMY AVIATION MagazineMagazine 71 71 DecemberDecember 31, 20192019 2019 AAAA national functional awards

Outstanding Aviation Materiel Readiness Award Materiel Readiness Award Logistics Support For Contribution By An For Contribution By A Unit of the Year Individual Member of Industry Major Contractor Sponsored by AAAA Sponsored by AAAA Sponsored by AAAA

Company E, 2nd Battalion Kenneth Questiaux DynCorp International 25th Combat Aviation Brigade Bolt Byte Tools/KenJer Huntsville, Wheeler Army Airfield, Industries Alabama Hawaii Butler, Pennsylvania Accepted by Mr. Joe Ford Commander: CPT J. Alex Williamson The Army Aviation maintenance Senior NCO: 1SG Gilbert Solano Ken Questiaux of KenJer Industries is recognized for a product his company professionals of DynCorp International Over the last year, the Echo Forward has designed and manufactured, one of (DI) are uniquely focused on one task – Support Company, 2-25 Aviation Regi- the most unique products for completing ensuring the readiness of Army Aviation. ment excelled through a gamut of chal- helicopter maintenance requirements. This commitment, combined with a vet- lenging operations from JRTC 19-02 to The family owned company’s product is eran-based workforce, who are willing to Pacific Pathways 19-01 and its support to called “Bolt Byte.” Their patented main- deploy globally alongside Army Aviation Task Force Diamond Head was excep- tenance boards are hard-core plastic, units, is what sets DI apart. DI supports tional. Whether serving 50,000 meals reusable and bio-degradable (green), Army Aviation rotary wing and fixed wing and pumping over 70,000 gallons of fuel which complies with Army standards. fleets worldwide. Working together with in Thailand and the Philippines during The key task required of maintainers soldiers, often in remote, austere and/or Pacific Pathways, or conducting home during a phase maintenance inspection hostile environments, more than 1,500 station individual and collective training, to 1 or 2, is to put the bolt in the correct dedicated DI professionals – 62% of include unit movement operations for 11 patented laser cut hole on the board as whom are veterans – have effectively battalion-level movements via sea and air, it is removed from the helicopter. Each and efficiently supported approximately the “Road Runners” set the bar high for board contains a picture and bolt pattern 70% of the Army’s operational helicopter other Aviation logistics units. In addition of the object to be removed. Use of these fleet, and 100% of the Army’s Fixed Wing to hot refueling on Wheeler Army Airfield, boards improves both team and individual Transport fleet during the past year. Over the Road Runners successfully executed efficiency. A work order form is included the past year, this contracted logistical deliberate training exercises, even though on each board for personal accountability a third of the unit was deployed to Pacific support activity for the U.S. Army Aviation and is signed off upon removal and re- and Missile Command (AMCOM), and Pathways. They developed the ability to installation. Bolt Byte secures hardware Program Executive Office Aviation (PEO conduct organic sling-load operations by on boards in Pelican boxes, eliminating Avn), has produced readiness contribu- training and certifying their own personnel plastic bags and cardboard and enhanc- and subsequently slinging a jump Forward ing a solid FOD reduction program for the tions which include RESET of 16 aircraft, Arming and Refueling Point with 25 Hellfire unit. New maintainers can accomplish 185 aircraft phase maintenance inspec- Missiles and 2,000 gallons of fuel over their task faster with the Bolt Byte main- tions, 280 maintenance work orders, and 35km to enable an AH-64D deliberate tenance boards without sacrificing quality a 90% mission capable rate for the Army attack during JRTC 19-02. At home, they or standards. This impactful achievement Transport fleet. DI’s unique and singular planned and executed a battalion-level was a direct result of the hard work and achievements have directly and posi- service program that achieved above a determination of Ken Questiaux and iden- tively contributed to the Army’s number 90% on the safety portion of the FORSCOM tifies him as the winner of the 2019 AAAA 1 priority – Readiness; and identify them ARMS inspection. The outstanding perfor- Materiel Readiness Award for a Contribu- as the 2019 AAAA Materiel Readiness mance by Soldiers of E/2-25 clearly identi- tion by an Individual. Award for a Contribution by a Major fies them as the 2019 AAAA Outstanding Contractor. Logistics Support Unit of the Year.

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Unmanned Aircraft Systems Unmanned Aircraft Systems Fixed Wing Soldier of the Year Award Unit of the Year Award Unit of the Year Award Sponsored by General Atomics Sponsored by Textron Systems Sponsored by CAE USA Defense & Aeronautical Systems, Inc. Security Systems

SFC Brandon B. Vilt Company B, 101st Aviation Task Force ODIN Company D, 326th Brigade Regiment Bagram Airfield, Engineer Battalion, 101st Combat Aviation Brigade Afghanistan 1st Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division Commander: LTC Joseph Swindle (Air Assault) Fort Campbell, KY 101st Airborne Division Senior NCO: CSM Charles Walden (Air Assault) Fort Campbell, KY Commander: CPT Mark Hull Sponsor Rep: Michael Weigart Sponsor Rep: Don Cattell Senior NCO: 1SG Guy Weaver Sponsor Rep: Dave Phillips Task Force Observe, Detect, Iden- tify, and Neutralize (ODIN) leads at the SFC Brandon Vilt is a true example of Over the past year Bravo Company, forefront of the Global War on Terrorism, consummate, selfless professionalism. 101st Aviation Regiment assembled an conducting operations in support of Amer- He was entitled to medical retirement in undisputable record of achievement in ica’s Warfighters daily. Task Force ODIN, both garrison and combat while support- 2007 after he lost his left leg in the line of the Army’s largest aerial intelligence, ing Operations Freedom’s Sentinel and duty but fought to continue serving. Again, surveillance, and reconnaissance (A-ISR) Resolute Support. The Soldiers of Bravo in October 2018, eight months after his organization is continuously forward de- Company flew 1,112 combat sorties over third combat deployment, SFC Vilt was ployed in the Combined Joint Operations an astonishing 16,577 flight hours in di- entitled to remain in garrison with 2-17 Area–Afghanistan (CJOA-A). Accomplish- rect support of both conventional and Spe- CAV. Instead, when he learned that D Co., ments for last year included: operational cial Operations Forces. The unit’s 12,583 326 BEB needed a Senior Maintenance control and government oversight of more maintenance hours supported this projec- Chief for deployment to Iraq, he immedi- than 1,200 Soldiers, Department of the tion of combat power that resulted in the ately volunteered. He found the compa- Army Civilians, and defense industry part- most hours flown by any single MQ-1C ny’s UAS platoon had an incredibly young ners; 55 manned and unmanned aircraft unit during the previous year. During their maintenance section that had recently platforms spanning 12 programs of record deployment Bravo Company conducted failed an ARMS inspection. He enforced and Quick Reaction Capabilities from both intelligence, surveillance, reconnaissance, U.S. Army Forces Command and the U.S his “by the book” standard and turned and close air support missions. Operating Army Intelligence and Security Command that section into the best in the 101st Air- out of two locations, they conducted 111 geographically dispersed across five loca- borne Division achieving more than 3,000 engagements and were directly respon- tions; the conduct of more than 10,000 incident-free combat flight hours and sible for 153 enemy killed in action, 20 combat missions and safe execution of over a 95% Operational Readiness rate in enemy wounded in action, and over 30 over 77,000 combat flight hours support- seven months of operations targeting the pieces of tactical equipment destroyed. ing over 50 named operations with no Islamic State of Iraq and Syria. He was The unit achieved these superior results loss of life. Task Force ODIN enabled the instrumental to the platoon’s fully mission with zero incidents or accidents. They identification and neutralization of over capable communications relay system, continually developed and implemented 313 enemy combatants; detection and which provided extended communica- multiple initiatives to improve combat removal of over 5,700 homemade explo- operations and increase battlefield effects tions for ground forces in Kirkuk, Iraq. sives and 36 improvised explosive devices for the ground force commander, enabling Every Soldier in his section is a certified (IEDs) – all accomplished while enduring the strategic aims of both American and crew chief, he mentored multiple soldiers regular enemy indirect fire attacks at all partner forces in Afghanistan. For their as technical inspectors, and he sets the locations including Bagram, Kandahar, superior results and continual advance- standard for fitness. SFC Vilt’s profession- and Jalalabad airfields. The extraordinary ment of the Army UAS enterprise, Bravo alism and achievements clearly iden- accomplishments of the Soldiers, Civilians Company, 101st Aviation Regiment proved tify him as the AAAA’s 2019 Unmanned and Defense Industry partners of Task that they are truly deserving of the 2019 Aircraft Systems Soldier of the Year. Force ODIN clearly identify them as the AAAA Outstanding Unmanned Aircraft 2019 AAAA's Fixed Wing Unit of the Year. Systems Unit of the Year Award.

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Reprinted from the August, 1954 Issue of ARMY AVIATION Magazine

ARMY AVIATION Magazine 74 December 31, 2019 NETWORK I RECOGNITION I VOICE I SUPPORT uAAAA Thank You to Our Scholarship Fund Donors AAAA recognizes the generosity of the following individuals, chapters and organizations that have donated to the Scholarship Foundation, Inc. from January through November 2019. The list includes donations received for all scholarships, as well as the General Fund which provides funding to enable the chapter, corporate, heritage and individual matching fund programs as well as national grants. Every penny donated to the Scholarship Foundation goes directly to a grant as a result of the Army Aviation Association of America subsidizing all administrative costs (minus investment brokerage fees). 114th Aviation Company Association Davis Aircraft Products Co., Inc. Jerry P. Mellick Nancy Shaffer AAAA- 2019 Summit Speaker AAAA Delaware Chapter AAAA Mid-Atlantic Chapter Shashy Family Charitable Fund Donation Donaldson Aerospace & Defense Emily M Miller John Sheard Sidney W Achee Dustoff Association Raymond Milora Matthew J. Sheedy AAAA Air Assault Chapter Jon C Eidem AAAA Minuteman Chapter EJ. Sinclair & Susan Sinclair Airbus Group, Inc James Emerson AAAA Mount Rainier Chapter Joy Skantz Airbus Helicopters, Inc. AAAA Flint Hills Chapter S D Mundt & B J Mundt AAAA Southern California Chapter Khalifa Almeghairi Jeffrey & Vanessa Fowler Donald Munsch, Munsch & Co. Evelyn A. Soucek Trust AAAA Aloha Chapter Judy French Aeromechanics Steven M Soucek & Chandra L N. L. Amato Leslie H Gilbert Gary N. & Christine A. Nesta Soucek American Airlines AAAA Gold Standard Chapter William Newby CPT (Ret.) Barry Speare Ameripack D.R. Haag & D.E. Haag AAAA North Star Chapter Laura Steele Amy Anderson James Hamill AAAA North Texas Chapter David John Stock II & Jennifer MG (Ret.) Andy & Artie Andreson Constance Hansen AAAA Northern Lights Chapter Lynn Stock Laura Arena Debra Harlow-Aldecoa Northrop Grumman Strata-G Solutions, Inc. AAAA Arizona Chapter BG (Ret.) James M. & Joyce L. LTC (Ret.) Jerry O. & Vivian A. Obert System Studies & Simulation, Inc. Mike & Daphnie Arthur Hesson Rudolph & Pamela N. Ostovich III Masaki Sudo AAAA Aviation Center Chapter John Hickman The OV-1 Mohawk Association Roy Sullivan Army Aviation Center Federal William Hipple Patriot Taxiway Industries, Inc Tactical & Survival Specialties, Inc. Credit Union Larry D. & Julianne S. Holcomb Lawrence P. Peduzzi, Peduzzi AAAA Tarheel Chapter Army Aviation Publications, Inc. Raquel E. & Terry R. Horner Associates LTD Team Apache Army Otter Caribou Association AAAA Idaho Snake River Chapter Alyssa Perry Tee It Up for the Troops, Inc. AAAA Badger Chapter Ironmountain Solutions, Inc AAAA Phantom Corps Chapter AAAA Tennessee Valley Chapter BAE System AAAA Jack H. Dibrell Alamo Chapter Phantom Products Inc. AAAA Thunder Mountain Chapter Charles David Bayless JACS Aircraft Certification Specialist LTG (Ret.) William & Marilyn Phillips AAAA Thunderbird Chapter Jeff Becker Jack A. James William Phillips Tier 4 LLC Becker’s Air Powered Sweeping, Inc. Judith H. Janowiak Piasecki Foundation COL (RET) Harry Townsend & Diana Bell Cheryl Jensen Karissa Poe L Townsend BG Harry H. Bendorf William S. & Sara S. Johnson Potomac Knight Chapter, 114th John Vannoy Victoria Bendure Johnson & Johnson Aviation Vantage West Credit Union Jason Benedict K-Con, Inc. Project Manager Apache Gail Vergez David Blackburn Charleen Kennedy QuantiTech, Inc. Vertex Aerospace Sofia Bledsoe AAAA Keystone Chapter Marlene Raczkowski Veteran Guardian Boeing Sharon Kleiber Ellen Luz Ramil & Manuel B Ramil Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association John S. & Linda S. Bolton T Konitzer, TJK Konsulting Inc. Marc Rassler AAAA Voodoo Chapter Booz Allen Hamilton Carl Kreisel Christie Reyenga AAAA Washington Potomac Chapter Mimi F. Boulden Scott Kubica Roberson Giving Fund, Keith Timothy Wooldridge Bradley S Boyer & Alexandria H Ronald V. & Carol J. Kurowsky Roberson Wreaths Across America Boyer John D. & Kathleen B. LaMotta Robertson Fuel Systems Charles E. Wright & Jessica L. Terry Branham Edward Lewis Landry & Kimberly James E. Rogers & Reba A.Rogers Wright Billy & Glenna Brashear A Jamison Safran El. & Def., Avionics USA AAAA Wright Bros. Chapter Michele Lynn Broshear AAAA Lindbergh Chapter Safran Helicopter Engines Shelley Yarborough Dan Brown AAAA Luther Jones Speakers Safran USA Virginia Michael Younce Pamet W. Brown The Luminescence Foundation, Inc. Malinda & Edward Schmidt YPO Fairchester Gold Ingrid K Bruce Timothy Lunger Robert Seigle Cynthia S. Campbell Jodi Lynch Canebrake Club, LLC AAAA MacArthur Chapter New Scholarship Awardee Announced Kelly F Carberry Daniel T Madish & Elisabeth Madish The AAAA Scholarship Foundation announced a new AAAA Colonial Virginia Chapter John Maez scholarship recipient for 2019. Brittany Wall, daughter Concept Components Jolanda Masters of MAJ Michael Wall, Maryville, TN, has been selected AAAA Connecticut Chapter Paul McCarthy to receive the Bluegrass Chapter Matching Scholarship AAAA Corpus Christi Chapter Lewis McConnell in the amount of $2,000 for 1 year. Brittany is attending AAAA Cowboy Chapter Thomas F. McNamara Pellissippi State Community College. 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AAAA Chapter Affairs By LTC (Ret.) Jan Drabczuk I greatly appreciate the support from COL (Ret) Anthony “Antman” Bolante, the Mount Rainier Chapter President for authoring and sharing this information with our membership. HAPTER COURTESY PHOTO HAPTER COURTESY C Medal of Honor recipient COL (Ret.) Bruce Crandall addresses the Mount Rainier Chapter. ray Army G Airfield is heritage spanning to the days of pre- My Captivity in Vietnam”) and POW/ WWII where Camp Murray was the MIA survivor. In August 2018, Medal a thriving and home to the 41st Infantry Division that of Honor recipient COL (Ret) Bruce busy airfield with comprised ARNG units from Oregon, “Snake-6” Crandall of “We were Sol- Washington and Idaho. As the Vietnam diers once, and young” fame and then a multi-COMPO, conflict ramped up in the 1960s, so did recently in August 2019 when former “One Army” Aviation Fort Lewis as “the” power projection Army Captain/MTP and current Se- platform to that conflict in Southeast nior Vice President of the fifth largest community feel with Asia. It was during that period that air carrier in the U.S. , Alaska Airlines, two of the chapter’s esteemed members Constance von Muehlen spoke to in- historic presence from . . . made their history in the pioneering spire current members of the Mount days of the Army’s golden age of rotary Rainier Chapter. wing aviation. While the Mount Rain- . . . the Washington Army National ier Chapter may be a smaller chapter On the Horizon for the Guard’s current 96th Aviation Troop compared to Air Assault/Fort Campbell Pacific Northwest Command (formerly the 66th Theater or Fort Rucker, they have members like The Mount Rainier Chapter won the Aviation Command and 66th Aviation Medal of Honor recipient COL (Ret) AAAA’s 2018 Master Chapter Award Brigade – Corps), the 16th Combat Bruce “Snake-6” Crandall and COL for growth and the Chapter’s Board and Aviation Brigade (CAB), 4-160th Special (Ret) Bill Reeder whose active member- membership see no slowing in their com- Operations Aviation Regiment (SOAR) ship only reminds their current chapter munity’s depth. With ongoing contin- and B-1-214th Heavy Helicopter members of their gritty and proud roots gency operations in Southeast Asia along (USAR) along with Aviation Elements and heritage in combat aviation. with pivoting focus on the shift of world like UAS detachments from I Corps and power influence in actors such as China the 81st Stryker Brigade (WAARNG). Mount Rainier Chapter and Russia, the U.S. Army’s Aviation Annual “Summer Special presence and strength in the PACOM Storied History and Guest Speaker” Series Esteemed Chapter AOR are more critical than ever. The Members For the past three summers, the chap- members of the Mount Rainier Chap- ter has maintained an active “Chapter ter, including assets from the 16th CAB Greetings from your Pacific Northwest Member Professional Development” who are practicing strong partnership- Army Aviation Community! The Mount focus that included quarterly events for-peace operations in countries such as Rainier Chapter (MRC) is an AAAA like “Aviation Trivia Night” and their Australia (Op Talisman Sabre), and the Master Chapter of 350 plus AAAA annual summer Army Aviation Special Washington Army National Guard who members, and they serve the strong and Guest Speaker event to both inspire and is preparing to deploy again to SE Asia, rapidly growing Aviation Community in- solidify their chapter members’ oath to continue to serve, deploy, battle and reset around Gray Army Airfield on Joint Base the profession. In September 2017, the for future operations to ensure peace and Lewis-McChord ( JBLM), WA. chapter had COL (Ret) Bill Reeder, an stability in our U.S. Army Aviation Area The MRC has been a chapter rich in acclaimed author (“Through the Valley: of Responsibility (AOR).

ARMY AVIATION Magazine 76 December 31, 2019 u NETWORK I RECOGNITION I VOICE I SUPPORT NETWORK I RECOGNITION I VOICE I SUPPORT uAAAA half-page_ad Summary For the past two years since retiring as MAGAZINE Chief of Staff of the 66th TAC, it’s been an honor and pleasure serving as the president of the Mount Rainier Chapter (MRC). PHOTO CONTEST Special thanks to COL (Ret) Anthony “Antman” Bolante, the chapter president Horizontal Photo Submissions Due 1/10/20 and the chapter’s board members including CW5 (Ret) Teresa Burgess, LTC John King, COL (Ret) Michael Fleetwood, SSG (Ret) David Goodhue, CPT Alex Vinchinsky and SGM Dana Trakel for be- 12 CASH ing the back bone of the Mount Rainier Awards Chapter membership. Contact me if you need help for your chapter, Executive Board support, would like your chapter featured in the AAAA magazine or to obtain clarification of

National procedures. CLEPPE STEVEN R. 1LT LTC (Ret.) Jan S. Drabczuk Open to all AAAA Members AAAA VP for Chapter Affairs Contest Rules: ARMYAVIATIONmagazine.com [email protected] AAAA Chapter News closer to the pin. There was a special award to Steve Snow from Donaldson Aerospace Bavarian Chapter who scored a Hole-In-One. A raffle was held Oktoberfest Trip in conjunction with a buffet dinner where the prizes were awarded. The tournament raised $11,000.00 for the AAAA Scholarship Fund.

So. Cal. Chapter Supports

CHAPTER COURTESY PHOTO CHAPTER COURTESY Archangels nated to the chapter which allowed them to more than double the proceeds from previous years. Special thanks to everyone who participated in this event.

Lindbergh Chapter CHAPTER COURTESY PHOTO CHAPTER COURTESY Scholarship Fundraiser Golf The AAAA Bavarian Chapter sponsored a The Lindbergh Chapter held its 2019 day at the Munich Oktoberfest for the Falcon Scholarship Fund Raiser Golf Tournament Team, the aviation observer/controller/train- at the Falls Golf Club in O’Fallon, MO on er (OC/T) element at the Joint Multinational THE LENS CHAPTER PHOTO BY LOUIE Readiness Center (JMRC), at Hohenfels, COL David Hall, 40th Combat Aviation Germany. They used the event as a mem- Brigade commander and president of bership drive and gained a total of eight new the Northern (Golden Bear) California AAAA members. Chapter, confers with LTC Tom Lasser (Ret.), Senior VP of the Southern California Idaho Snake River Chapter Chapter, regarding possible joint chapter undertakings to support the Army Aviation

Golf Tourney PHOTO CHAPTER COURTESY On September 23rd, 2019, the Idaho soldier state wide during the change of Snake River Chapter held its Annual AAAA Sept. 15, partially subsidized by AAAA command ceremony for the 1-140 Assault Golf Tournament. The event was held at National. 36 players had a good time, and Helicopter Battalion, CANG, held on the Los The Club at Spurwing in Meridian, ID. 30 were kept supplied with water, Gatorade, Alamitos Army Airfield, Los Alamitos, CA on teams (120 players) participated in the adult beverages from Anheuser-Busch, and October 20, 2019. The Southern California event to include sponsors and it was a plenty of healthy snacks. The day ended Chapter supported with a BBQ, held on the tremendous success for the chapter. The with an awards ceremony where prizes were tarmac of the airfield. LTC Thomas L. Potter course provided amazing support for the awarded for first, second, and third place, as relinquished command to MAJ Daniel M. event while the sponsors unselfishly do- well as longest putt, longest drive, and three Goldsmith.

ARMY AVIATION Magazine 77 December 31, 2019 AAAAu NETWORK I RECOGNITION I VOICE I SUPPORT AAAA Membership Update By CW4 Becki Chambers

here are many T reasons why people join the Army under the Warrant Officer Flight Training Program. One common reason is that we are told the Army will teach us how to fly a helicopter and will pay us at the same time! PHOTO BY MICHAEL ARDOIN, LAARNG ARDOIN, PHOTO BY MICHAEL Left to right: Madeline Heath, Elizabeth Kruchek, Tarrissa Vincent

This reason is what motivated CW2 fill out a questionnaire. Upon a quick The Lear 35 was prone to maintenance Elizabeth Kruchek to join. review, he told her she was “too short to problems, so she learned quickly to react Elizabeth grew up in Laingsburg, be a pilot” and said he was not going to calmly and analyze malfunctions. After MI, a small town just northwest of submit her application. Elizabeth was the air ambulance job, she decided to Lansing. During her sophomore year appalled because #1, she was already a give the airlines a try. She was hired on of high school, Elizabeth had the op- pilot, and #2, she had never been told with PSA and has been flying the CRJ portunity to participate in a German she was too short to do anything! 200/700/900 throughout the eastern exchange program. She says the expe- About a year after that happened, U.S. It has been a dream come true for rience changed her life and opened her a friend called her from Fort Rucker her inner travel addict! eyes to the world that existed outside of who was in flight school and shared Elizabeth would like to give a special her tiny hometown. She became hooked how much she loved it. Elizabeth re- shout out to her husband Shaun. She on travel, and has since lived in many plied that she couldn’t afford to learn says he has shown her that through states, and not all because of the Army. how to fly a helicopter and that she her work ethic, paired with unwavering When Elizabeth was a teenager, her had barely scraped by paying for her love and support, she really can have it mother started skydiving as a hobby. fixed wing license. Her friend laughed all – an Army Aviation career, a civilian Her mother soon met Joni Dimond, a and told her that the Army will teach aviation career, and an amazing partner Certified Flight Instructor, who took her and pay her at the same time. Eliz- and family. He even supports her wild her up for a flight. Elizabeth’s mother abeth was so impressed she basically travel ideas! knew right away Elizabeth would love signed up within the next month. As is When asked why she believes it’s flying, so she bought her an introduc- too often the case, her recruiter refused important to join a professional organi- tory flight as a gift upon graduation to do the “high school to flight school” zation, Elizabeth replied: “In our many from college. Elizabeth was immedi- packet so she spent 2 years enlisted as a realms of life, it’s hard to find those ately hooked! She spent the next year 68W. Elizabeth is currently in the Re- that understand our struggles and set- waitressing and using all her spare cash serves as an H60M MEDEVAC pilot backs. Organizations like AAAA bring on flying lessons. Because she only deployed to Iraq. together people of similar interests to paid with cash, it took her a year to After completing military flight provide guidance, support, and even complete her private pilot’s license. school, Elizabeth spent a summer work- new opportunities we may not have Other than Joni, Elizabeth had never ing her way through the rest of her ci- known existed.” known anyone that flew for a living. vilian flight ratings. She applied for and Joni has a daughter in the Navy, and flew Lear 35s for an Air Ambulance she suggested to Elizabeth that she look company. Elizabeth had the opportuni- into it. One day, Elizabeth finally went ty to fly internationally as well as across CW4 Becki Chambers to talk to a Navy recruiter who had her oceanic territory (with horrible radios!) AAAA Vice President for Membership

ARMY AVIATION Magazine 78 December 31, 2019 u NETWORK I RECOGNITION I VOICE I SUPPORT NETWORK I RECOGNITION I VOICE I SUPPORT uAAAA New AAAA WO1 Joseph Krol IV CW2 Michael Goebel Prairie Soldier Chapter LTC Richard G. Cercone Jr. WO1 Daniel N. Lasal SGT Taylor Hagerty PV2 Mario Luis Olvermays LTC Tzu-Shan Chang Life Members 1LT Michael B. Leinen SGT Dalton Hamilton Rio Grande Chapter COL James A. Coar, Ret. Aloha Chapter 2LT Andrew D. Lekowski CW2 Geoffrey Horvath WO1 Raymon E. Gragg SPC Derrell L. Coats CPT Joshua G. Wilcox 2LT Mikayla L. Leroy SPC Matthew Milbourne Southern California MAJ Harry L. Connors Jr. Ret. Colonial Virginia Chapter 2LT Gabrielle Lovell CW2 Jordan Murdock Chapter Mr. Bruno Cussigh LTC Trey Williams WO1 Benjamin R. Magee CPT George Olszewski PV2 Ryan M. Wang SGT Travis Bonham Darnell Iron Mike Chapter WO1 Anthony F. Manzi SGT Greg Paggeot Tennessee Valley Chapter CW3 Matthew John Decker CW4 George W. Williams, WO1 Sarah Miller CW2 Matthew Paulian Pamela Lane MSG Brady S. Fowler, Ret. Sr. Ret. WO1 Stephen Morgan CPT Dustin Pawloski WO1 Daniel M. Neglia 2LT Arthur W. Galloway Keystone Chapter WO1 Travis A. Negron SPC Kameron Peel Washington-Potomac Michael F. Glass MAJ Jacob Orndorff WO1 Rachyl Nelson SGT David Rathbun Chapter MAJ Gregory W. Glover Mount Rainier Chapter 2LT Sutton B. Norris CPT Stephen Ronan SPC Matthew R. Ashbrook LTC William T. Goforth CW4 Bradley E. Palm WO1 Cameron E. Olson SSG Erick Shaw WO1 Amanda Cahill Mary H. Gorman Pikes Peak Chapter 2LT Kenji R. Onaka SGT Joseph Suchowolec CSM Michael R. Dudley, Ret. COL Gerhard Granz, Ret. CPT Matthew DiBasilio WO1 Jason Payne CPL John Tiefenbach Matthew Laws Trevor Harker Tennessee Valley Chapter 2LT Mason Poythress CW2 Kyle Zimmerman Wright Brothers Chapter COL Jose L. Hinojosa, Ret. Leigh Moore Jr. WO1 Reed M. Pringle CW3 Jason Zylstra WO1 Alexander C. Taipale SFC Carroll Elmo Hinson V Volunteer Chapter WO1 John Puchalsky Greater Atlanta Chapter Zia Chapter COL Eldon H. Ideus, Ret. William Lewis 2LT Guilherme R.dos Santos PV2 Caitlin D. Cushenberry PV2 Zackary Rio Cordova CW4 Delbert Jackson, Ret. Washington-Potomac WO1 Adam Roszkowski Tom Pagano No Chapter Affiliation MAJ Gregory R. Jenkins Chapter Ronald Wayne Skinner Grizzly Chapter Margit Burnett MAJ David A. Jobe MAJ Morris Lewis WO1 Ryan Smedile SSG Vergia M. Farrow Jim Carothers LTC Peter D. Kowal Yellowhammer Chapter WO1 Zacory Spivey SPC Jesse Gomez Kelley M. Cox Beth N. Kramer 2LT Patrick Hammond 2LT Jeremy T. Stanley Iron Mike Chapter CW2 Brandon W. DeArmond CW3 Vladimir Kultschizky 2LT Andy Wang WO1 Philip Nixon WO1 Paula B. Fonseca Rojas CW3 Timothy J. Larz New AAAA Members WO1 Aaron Weier Mid-Atlantic Chapter 2LT Dawnnie Fuentes MSG David W. Little, Ret. Air Assault Chapter 2LT Abigail M. Wingfield 1LT Andrew Krevetski LT Barry L. Ruchty SPC Poblo C. Lopez CW3 Michael Brown WO1 Olin Wise Marcus Reddy Bob Savitsky CSM Vernie Nance, Ret. 1SG Alvarran Edwardo Battle Born Chapter Jerico Sabas WO1 Zachary T. Scott Fred A. Newcomb SSG Timothy Hecker II SGT Corey A. Cheatham Mount Rainier Chapter CPT Deborah Sherrick Lopez SFC Henry R. Rathbone, Ret. WO1 Ian B. Owings Big Sky Chapter Lance John Demeter Jr. Kevin Sprouse Brendon A. Roan WO1 Patrick A. Rickard Arizona Chapter CW3 Flore Flux CW3 Byron A. Todman SPC Cameron B. Rumbo Lou Amadee Central Florida Chapter PV2 John E. Henricks LTC Martin Scheld SGT Elijah A. Cabrera LtCol Thomas Anderson CW4 Roby Jorstad Thomas R. Schiltz TJ Anderson Lost Members SSG Thomas J. Callahan North Texas Chapter Help AAAA locate a lost LTC Jerry D. Scott Jon C. Sutter Cole A. Jackson William H. Bowman member on this list and SPC Jeremy L. Sharkey Connecticut Chapter David Laureanti CPT Jessie Guajardo receive a FREE one month SPC Shelton T. Shia CW4 Robert L. Dotolo, Ret. Christina C. Luna James C. Herron extension to your AAAA Jeremy Smith Abbey Letts Aviation Center Chapter David Rogers membership. MAJ James F. Speelman CPT Jacob Allen Delaware Valley Chapter Jerry M. Schneider LTC Friedrich Stern CW2 Bryan Barabas PFC Anthony Aleman 2LT Edwardo S. Alviso COL Chris C. Seymour CPT Robert S. Boham WO1 Armando B. Torres 2LT Andrew Ashley Chris Ericksen Pete Shultz Kevin L. Tucker Jennifer Gruce Mr. Harold V. Bowie Jr. WO1 Timothy Ashworth David M. Vella Rose Weast Jerome Lokken MAJ James E. Bruckart 2LT Kenneth C. Balding Oregon Trail Chapter Nadia O. Whatley Tim McMullen SPC Brett Christopher Butler 2LT Caleb Baldwin 2LT Julia Bush E. W. Cavanaugh SSG Johan G. Zarae WO1 Danielle Benedict Tom Sharp Brian B. Tallman WO1 Corey m. Bigelow Paul Warren WO1 Christian Blackman Jeff K. Woods 2LT Thomas Brennan Frontier Army Chapter WO1 Joshua S. Britten Lee Johnson AAAA Member Discounts WO1 Logan C. Brown Gold Standard Chapter 2LT Sarah G. Chamberlin SFC Katheryn Beauchamp WO1 Matthew G. 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ARMY AVIATION Magazine 79 December 31, 2019 AAAAu NETWORK I RECOGNITION I VOICE I SUPPORT AAAA Family Forum An Update from AUSA’s Senior Leaders Town Hall By Judy Konitzer U.S. ARMY PHOTO BY SGT DANA CLARKE U.S.

USA’s 2019 Annual Meeting and Exposition was Army Secretary Ryan McCarthy, Army Chief of Staff Gen. James McConville, and Sgt. Maj. of A held in Washington D.C. from October 14-16, the Army Michael Grinston participate in a family forum during the Association of the U.S. Army and thanks to technology I was able to view many of Annual Meeting and Exposition in Washington, the live forums and events as can you at ausa.org/ D.C., Oct. 15, 2019. events/2019-annual-meeting/live-stream.

During “The Family Forum spousal support is a good predictor Staff had candid conversations with Army Senior Leaders Town Hall,” of a Soldiers intention to stay in the CEO’s of privatized companies to dis- The Honorable Ryan D. McCarthy, military. So, five top priorities this year cuss what they needed to do to honor Secretary of the Army; GEN James are housing, health care, childcare & their contracts and fix the problems. C. McConville, Chief of Staff of the youth services, spouse employment, He thanked families for bringing Army; and SMA Michael A. Grinston, and PCS moves. much needed attention to the housing Sergeant Major of the Army, shared GEN McConville acknowledged problems and to continue feeling their philosophy and responded to having challenges with Housing and empowered to do so beginning at the questions from the audience, as well made a determined promise to fix it. local level. If there is no satisfaction as from other venues. They collectively Although privatizing housing by out- there, then they should feel free to agreed that “our Army is people!” sourcing to contractors seemed like a elevate their concerns up thru the and “providing a quality of life that great idea at its inception, what fol- complete chain of command until is commensurate with the quality lowed was some lessening of oversight there is resolution. “You have a voice!” of services our soldiers, families, and inspections from commanders at Continuous feedback thru Army civilians, retired, and veterans provide some installations. As an increasing Family Action Plans (AFAP), surveys, is what allows us to ensure readiness, number of families brought attention and chain of command is what brings modernization, and reform.” 60 % of to problems with mold, lead, etc. in about policy changes, and even then, Active Duty Soldiers have families, their military housing with no resolu- exceptions can be made. and based on surveys, it was noted that tion at the local level, the Army Senior Military Treatment Facilities (MTF)

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are undergoing the transition to the De- cutting through bureaucracy and red request reassignment. Other initiatives fense Health Agency (DHA) and treat- tape to properly address resumes for being considered are allowing Soldiers ment for Soldiers and their families federal and NAF jobs can be achieved to make career choices based on stabi- should not degrade during this process. at any ACS Employment Readiness lizing in one location and simplifying It is envisioned that better care with less Section. Additionally, there is also reimbursements for DITY moves. cost will be the outcome and Electronic more flexibility in recognizing and SGM Grinston ended with the Health Records can be shared during validating home based businesses on fact that many junior spouses remain transfers. The military system will not post especially for childcare providers. uninformed even with having social change and senior Commanders at each Summer is the peak season for PCS media. He recommended “be the facility will be responsible for oversight moves, but many contractors have sponsor we wish you had, and it doesn’t and working closely to remedy concerns not been doing the job they are being have to be a GO (General Officer) to if there are problems. The diagnosis of paid for. More trained inspectors us- make things happen.” Autism has been a challenge for por- ing standardized checklists have been tability, but a new policy is being re- hired to validate carrier services and Judy Konitzer is the family forum editor searched to make it easier for continuing rank order them based on surveys. If a for ARMY AVIATION; questions and treatment at new duty stations. servicemember is assigned a company suggestions can be directed to her at judy@ Childcare facilities are increasing from a lower tier they can refuse and quad-a.org. their capacity and reducing the wait lists brought about by an increased demand and need for immediate availability, UPCOMING EVENTS especially during transitions. JANUARY 2020 Spousal employment issues have 1 Submission Deadline – National Awards gained increased attention with many 10 ARMY AVIATION Magazine 2019 Photo Contest Deadline spouses needing to supplement their 27-30 HAI Heli-Expo 2020, Anaheim, CA family’s income as well as professional spouses seeking the ability to use their MARCH 2020 skills. Currently there are more programs 5-7 31st Annual International Women in Aviation Conference, in place for portability of licenses and Lake Buena Vista, FL reimbursement for fees required. And

ARMY AVIATION Magazine 81 December 31, 2019 AAAAu NETWORK I RECOGNITION I VOICE I SUPPORT Order of St, Michael examiner, standardization pilot, and Aviation Idaho Snake River Chapter and Our Lady of Loreto JMRC OC/T. He deployed twice to Iraq, once Inductees to Afghanistan, and flew as a MEDEVAC pilot-in-command out of Camp Humphreys Bavarian Chapter in Korea. Chapter president, LTC Phillip Lamb, inducted two observer, controller, trainers (OC/Ts) from the Joint Multinational Readiness Center (JMRC) Falcon Team into the Honorable Order of St. Michael on Thursday, Nov. 14, in Hohenfels, Germany. CHAPTER COURTESY PHOTO CHAPTER COURTESY On October 5, 2019, MG Michael Garshak, The Adjutant General Idaho National Guard, was inducted as a Knight of the Honorable CHAPTER COURTESY PHOTO CHAPTER COURTESY Order of Saint Michael by COL Christopher CPT Alex Bayer, commissioned from Burt, president of the Idaho Snake River the University of New York at Brockport in Chapter. MG Garshak is the first recipient December 2010 as an Army Signal Officer, of this award from the chapter. In addition was inducted as a Knight of the HOSM in to his many years of service within the recognition of his service for the past year aviation group, MG Garshak had the vision CHAPTER COURTESY PHOTO CHAPTER COURTESY and a half as the Aviation Signal OC/T and fortitude to establish and develop the CW4 Brian Gaston was inducted into the where he has significantly contributed to Idaho Snake River Chapter of AAAA. While Bronze HOSM in recognition of 16 years of the success of the Falcon Team and the he no longer flies, he continues to be a service to Army Aviation as a UH-60 pilot- readiness of Army Aviation units across the member of AAAA and is a champion for the in-command, instructor pilot, instrument European theater. Association.

Award Nominations Are Open NOW! Recognize Our Soldiers !!! Recognize your outstanding Soldiers through our AAAA Awards program! Check out the Awards section on quad-a.org AAAA National Awards Presented at the Annual Army Aviation Mission Solutions Summit Suspense: January 1 • Joseph P. Cribbins Department of the Army Civilian of the Year • James H. McClellan Aviation Safety • Henry Q. Dunn Crew Chief of the Year • Army Aviation Soldier of the Year • Rodney J.T. Yano NCO of the Year • Michael J. Novosel Army Aviator of the Year • Robert M. Leich Award • Army Reserve Aviation Unit of the Year • John J. Stanko Army National Guard Aviation Unit of the Year • Active Army Aviation Unit of the Year • Outstanding Army Aviation Unit of the Year AAAA Hall of Fame Inductions Presented at the Annual Army Aviation Mission Solutions Summit Suspense: June 1 All AAAA Nomination forms are available on the AAAA Website: quad-a.org Questions? Call the AAAA National Office: 203 268-2450

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AAAA is saddened to announce the recent loss of the following Aviation Soldiers. OCONUS The Department of Defense announced the deaths of two soldiers who were supporting Operation Freedom’s Sentinel. Both soldiers died Nov. 20, 2019, in Logar Province, Afghanistan, when their helicopter crashed while providing security for troops on the ground.

CW2 Knadle CW2 Fuchigami

Killed were: Chief Warrant Officer 2 David Charles Knadle, 33, from Tarrant, Texas; and, Chief Warrant Officer 2 Kirk Takeshi Fuchigami, Jr., 25, from Keaau, Hawaii.

Both soldiers were assigned to 1st Battalion, 227th Aviation Regiment, 1st Air Cavalry Brigade, 1st Cavalry Division, Fort Hood, Texas.

The accident is presently under investigation. May they rest in peace.

(Information from Defense Department news releases and other media sources.)

AAAA Awards

Bronze MAJ Christian M. O’Leary CPT Brian Alliston CW3 Clifford R. Owens CPT Scott Betancourt CW2 Nicholas P. Peterson SFC Brandon Burns MAJ Stephanie M. Price SFC Erik Burns CW4 Chad J. Queen Our Lady of Loreto CW3 Janoi Cabrera SFC Ronaldo A. Racoma Inductees 1SG Ronney E. Copes Jr. CW3 Joel Ramos Carmen M. Eicher CW3 Daniel P. Dahl CPT Douglas Raymond Sarah Frost CW5 Michael C. Eger CW5 (R) Timothy W. Stephanie Gannon 1SG Justin J. Fajardo Roberts Janice Miller SFC Palm L. Forward CW3 Joshua R. Robinson Kathi Walrath CW3 Christopher K. Fyffe 1SG William D. Romanoff Lisa Wess 1SG Joshua D. Gary CPT Christopher Rosel Order of St. Michael CW5 Jon V. Corey NCO of the Month CPT Jared Grubbs MAJ Joseph A. Sinkiewicz Inductees CW5 Ryan W. Dechent Grizzly Chapter CSM Archie S. Deese CPT Travis A. Haigler CPT Matthew Taylor October 2019 - Gold CW5 Steve A. Donahue Jr. CW2 Rebecca C. Harrison CPT Merritt W. Thomas SSG Vergia M Farrow COL Ellis W. Golson, Ret. CSM Geraldo Gonzalez CW4 (R) James D. Knight CPT Brent Vann Silver COL John Wilhelm Jones Walter A. Lopez CW5 Michael D. Walsh Solder of the Month Grizzly Chapter LTC Daniel S. Artino LTC Michael Lanzafama SFC Trent Lyles SFC Cameron Warren October 2019 - LTC George W. Benter, Ret. CW5 Stephaine Ostrowski SSG Roberto Manzanares 1LT Thomas J. Westall SPC Jesse Gomez LTC Christopher M. Chung CSM Reginald Thomas- COL (R) Ralph R. Myers Jr. CPT Kenneth Willard

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USAACE NETWORK l RECOGNITION l VOICE l SUPPORT February 28, 2019 January 2020 Contracts – (From various sources. Aviation Maintenance An “*” by a company name indicates a small Aviation & Missile business contract) Command Command Group AMCOM Logistics Center Aviation Center Logistics Lockheed Martin Corp., Orlando, FL, This is SES. Proudly Delivering Command Defense Solutions to the Warfighter at home and abroad. was awarded a $7,563,160 modification to 128th Avn. Bde., Warrant/ Enlisted Avn. Maint. Tng. contract W52P1J-19-F-0533 for Modernized Target Acquisition Designation Sight Pilot February 2020 Night Vision Sensor Systems, subcomponent NETWORK l RECOGNITION l VOICE l SUPPORT February 28, 2019 PEO Aviation production and technical services for the Rotary Wing Project Managers Apache Attack Helicopter; work locations AVT Simulation was awarded a contract in PHOTO COURTESY AVT TRADOC Capability and funding will be determined with each Managers order, with an estimated completion date of October to provide three Apache Gunnery Futures Command This is SES. Proudly Delivering Jan. 1, 2023. Defense Solutions to the Trainers (AGT) to the U.S. Army Aviation Center Warfighter at home and abroad. FARA, FLRAA, future UAS, of Excellence at Rucker, AL for validation. and MOSA Developed from previous AH-64 collective The Boeing Co., Mesa, AZ, was awarded trainers sold internationally, refined to support Contact: a $62,294,566 modification to contract the Air Cav Leader’s course and prototyped Bob Lachowski or W58RGZ-19-C-0024 for performance- Erika Burgess based logistics support for the AH-64D/E for the Synthetic Training Environment’s [email protected] (STE’s) point of need requirement, the AGT is Apache Attack helicopter; work will be 203. 268.2450 performed in Mesa, with an estimated a front seat AH-64 desktop trainer that fits in ARMYAVIATIONmagazine.com an airline friendly case that is no more than completion date of April 30, 2024.

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AAAA Legislative Report

By LTC Kevin Cochie, Retired AAAA Representative to the Military Coalition (TMC) [email protected]

‘Twas the Night before Services Committee and one from the Sen- the DoD to fund portions of the border wall. Christmas with apologies to ate Armed Services Committee stated off the Because there are highly contentious issues Clement Clarke Moore record that they are feeling more optimistic like this in the pending legislation, the Sen- ‘Twas the night before Christmas, when that they will get this legislation done by the ate (SASC) is proposing a skinny’d down ver- throughout the U.S. House, not a Member end of the year. Additional signals from the sion of the NDAA that strips all contentious of Congress was working the National De- press indicate the same thing, but the risk issues from the legislation so that lawmakers fense Authorization Act (NDAA), the bill not we face is the day to day political impasses from both the House and Senate can agree espoused. Impeachment concerns consumed on Capitol Hill that plague our enterprise. to pass the legislation. Senator Inhofe (R- all the Members’ chatter, but we continued to OK), Chairman of the SASC is proposing they hope lawmakers would get back to the matter. What’s the Hang Up? prepare for this if they run out of time. HASC The visions of spare parts, munitions, Why is this year’s defense legislation in Chairman Smith opposes this measure and and technology danced in our Army Aviation jeopardy? The short answer is the Border Wall. contends they should negotiate and come to aircrew and maintainers’ heads. As BG The Chairman of the House Armed Services a bi-partisan solution that includes policies McCurry toiled for hours in the Pentagon, Committee, Adam Smith (WA) has made pub- that have been in work for this law for over a awaiting the 2020 budget confirmation; our lic statements regarding this “hold up,” and year. It’s hard to say what will happen in the nation we must defend. moreover, he says that passing a “skinny’d” month of December, but the end of the year When out in the Pentagon courtyard there down version of the NDAA is a non-starter too. is quickly approaching, and Congress has arose such a clatter; BG McCurry sprang The “skinny’d” NDAA is the Republican held passed an NDAA for 58 straight years. It’s from his chair to see what was the matter. SASC’s proposal due to concerns lawmak- a high stakes game of chicken and no one Away to the window he flew like a flash; tore ers will not reach a more robust compromise. really cares if the Democratic held House or open the shutters and threw up the sash. Congressman Smith believes the border wall the Republican held Senate wins the game. The moon over the Capitol illuminated the issue should be addressed within the Appro- The loser already in the perpetual cycle of new-fallen snow, giving rise to hope for the priations process, whereby Congress actually stop gap funding measures and Continuing Politicians below. When, what to his wonder- cuts the checks to DoD. Some in Smith’s party Resolutions is our Army Aviation enterprise. ing eyes should appear, but BG Rugan, a want restrictive language in the NDAA to pre- memo, and six tasty beers. vent use of defense funding for border wall With his aide-de-camp, so lively and capa- projects while Republicans want the NDAA to AAAA National Executive ble, BG McCurry knew good news shouldn’t provide the flexibility to utilize defense spend- Board Nominations be escapable. “Wally,” he asked, “have you ing. As discussed in past articles, the NDAA is come from the Hill to report a solution?” To the legislation that gives Congress the author- In accordance with the AAAA ity to spend the money whereas the Appro- which BG Rugan sighed and replied, “No, I’m By-Laws, notice is given that in sad to say it’s another Continuing Resolution!” priations legislation allocates the funds. Smith wants authorization language out of the NDAA, addition to the nominations rec- Coal or NDAA? but the Republicans want it in there which will ommended by the Nominations Last month we optimistically wrote about make it easier for the Administration to move Committee for those NEB of- a stop gap funding measure signed by the money from programs such as MILCON to fices in which vacancies occur at President to give Congress more time to get fund border wall segments. the time of the annual election, their ducks in a row and pass a legislation floor nominations may be made to fully fund the government. The time ran Skinny NDAA? at the Annual Convention, pro- out shortly before the time of this writing and What is meant by a “skinny’d” down ver- vided that the name of the floor thus, another stop gap funding measure was sion of the NDAA? It’s hard to look at any nominees appear on nomination passed to provide more time. The detriment legislation that authorizes $738B as “skin- petitions signed by 25 AAAA ny”. That’s where we remind our reader of a Continuing Resolution to our Army Avia- members and said petitions are tion enterprise has been discussed at length base that the big difference between the provided to the Chairman of the and Congress has once again prolonged our NDAA and the Defense Appropriations leg- uncertainty in funding and policy. When you islation is the fact that the NDAA contains a Nominations Committee at the read this at Christmas, we can only hope that tremendous amount of policy provisions that AAAA National Office at least 30 Congress’s heart grew two sizes bigger and “authorize” the DoD to do certain things. As days prior to the conduct of the our Christmas stockings are full of funding. said, one of the major hang ups is the ap- AAAA Annual Meeting. Two staffers, one from the House Armed petite to have policy provisions that authorize

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Demon Brigade Transfers Authority to Marne Air Nov. 1, 2019, Illesheim, Germany. 3rd CAB, from Hunter Army Air- COL Michael S. McFadden, Commander of the 3rd Combat Avia- field, GA will be working with NATO allies and partners such as Po- tion Brigade (3rd CAB), greets a Polish Armed Forces Officer at the land, during their nine-month rotation in support of Atlantic Resolve. Combat Aviation Brigade, 1st Infantry Division (1st CAB) to 3rd Com- The ceremony also marked the end of a nine-month rotation for 1st bat Aviation Brigade (3rd CAB) Transfer of Authority (TOA) ceremony, CAB Soldiers out of Fort Riley, KS.

FY 2019 Major Army 0491 Dotson, Brandon N 0347 Muneramolina, Juan Advanced Individual Competitive Categories *** Durham, Dallas T 0704 Murphy, Arthur J II Training (AIT) Graduations Selection Board *** Eadie, Alexander J 0295 Murphy, Derek P 0234 Escalera, John A 0866 Nguyen, Roddy S AAAA congratulates the following Army 0697 Fischer, Alan S 0724 Nulk, Matthew P The fiscal year 2019 Major Army graduates of the indicated Advanced Indi- 0782 Flett, Kevin G *** Pearsall, Robert C vidual Training (AIT) courses at the 128th competitive category selection 0971 Fox, Richard R 0592 Pruitt, Kimber L Aviation Brigade, Joint Base Langley-Eus- board results were released Oct. *** Freyou, Robert K *** Purser, Justin R tis, VA and the U.S. Army Aviation Center of 29, 2019. This is the first officer 0743 Gill, Andrew J 0740 Rangitsch, Phillip Excellence, Ft. Rucker, AL. promotion board that looked at 0701 Griffith, Gregory S *** Raymond, James D merit-based considerations. Officers *** Hedgecock, Nathan C 0410 Risner, Joshua J AH-64 Attack Helicopter Repairer with the highest order of merit 0581 Heiner, Joshua S *** Roynon, Taylor J (15R) scores, denoted with 3 asterisks in *** Holcombe, Christen 0458 Schreckenbach, Mike Class 032-19 place of a sequence number, will be 0487 Hollowell, Michael 0797 Simpkins, Christopher PV2 Walley Howard King, III - DG promoted at the very beginning of *** Hoyt, Evan D 0460 Skilling, Ross M PVT Barkley Symone list execution. AAAA congratulations 0725 Hudson, Lewis C 0769 Small, William R PV2 Caraway Nathan the following 88 Aviation captains on 0606 Hurst, Michael A 0689 Smith, Porter N PVT Dickson Camaryn PV2 Evans Logan their selection. 0873 Hutchinson, Samuel 0349 Snyder, Charles D PV2 Harrison Parry *** Irwin, Jay P 0285 Talarico, David L Seq # PV2 House Bobby Jr. 0354 Klobucar, Jeffrey T 0929 Tauzer, Bryan J PV2 Jimenez Angel 0613 Adams, Jeremy M 0383 Knef, Bryant P 0753 Thayer, Chad A *** Anderson, Brian C PFC Omalin Jesus *** Lanclos, Jacen P 0351 Thompson, Cody R PV2 Roginski Travis 0783 Bell, Elizabeth M *** Liesenfelt, Megan J 0855 Tippens, Kevin J 0527 Blair, Matthew L PFC Uher Kimberly *** Lilja, David J *** Trussell, Shahn R Class 519-19 0884 Brady, James R *** Lock, Marisa C 0614 Turns, Robert E PVT Jake Six - DG 0340 Bramel, Michael C *** Mackenzie, Andrew M 0631 Ulses, Ryan J PVT Jordan Leckie 0369 Bremer, Charles C 0944 Macwillie, Donald M 0309 Unrath, Austin PV2 Allen Manley 0343 Bryan, Luke A 0733 Maddy, Craig A 0314 Vann, Brent Lesley PV2 Antonio Mosqueda 0702 Bujewski, Kurt M 0490 Mainwaring, Jeffrey 0715 Vichinsky, Alexander PFC Jeffrey Rodriguez 0721 Caffery, William J 0185 Marsh, Frank G 0236 Wellman, Gregory T PV2 Christopher Segura 0709 Carlson, Steven J 0732 Mason, Michael C 0494 Wheeler, Corey M PV2 Christian Ward 0741 Cavallo, Mark E 0764 Maughan, Braden D 0483 Wiley, Joseph Brent SPC Cory Williams 0712 Cheben, Landon K 0749 McDermott, Kyle C 0538 Winter, Justin Gust SGT Caimen Willson 0211 Considine, Matthew *** Mize, Loren T 0700 Zapcic, Andrew M SPC Rojas Zafra 0457 Cormier, Stefan J 0720 Mobley, Edwin D *** Daker, Zachary D 0251 Moncrief, Scott D 0703 Derosa, Alexander 0430 Munera, Kathryn J *** Merit selection Continued next page

ARMY AVIATION Magazine 86 December 31, 2019 u NETWORK I RECOGNITION I VOICE I SUPPORT NETWORK I RECOGNITION I VOICE I SUPPORT uAAAA People On The Move Flight School Graduates AAAA provides standard aviator wings to all graduates and sterling silver aviator wings to the distiguished graduates of each flight class ... another example of AAAA’s SUPPORT for the U.S. Army Aviation Soldier and Family. AAAA congratulates the following 2LT Voronovich, Alexander G. - HG officers graduating from Flight 2LT Anderson-Kaapa, Drevan K. School XXI at the U.S. Army 2LT Barrett, Taylor R. * Aviation Center of Excellence, Fort 2LT D’Alencon, Nicholas E. Rucker, AL. 2LT Frizzell, Karen J. 2LT Hall, Kevin N. 33 Officers, 2LT Hansen, Blake A. October 24, 2019 2LT Hesse, Matthew D. Commissioned Officers 2LT Johnson, Ellis H. 2LT Barth, Cameron J. - DG 2LT Kaiser, Seth T. 2LT Hudson, Colton D. - HG 2LT Longacre, Austin H. 2LT Little, Trevor R. - HG 2LT Maltz, Jake R. 2LT Cosby, Cooper J. 2LT McClure, Christian A. 2LT Desjardins, Brandon M. 2LT McGuire, Patrick F. 2LT Fang, Xijun 2LT Millham, Brian S. 2LT Matusz, Phylicia 2LT Morrow, James R. * 2LT McAlister, Sean P. 2LT Prasad, Dipak R. FSXXI-OCT 24 2LT Mortensen, Jeremy J. 2LT Reist, Nicholas J. 2LT Parker, Mitchell C. 2LT Rodriguez Candelario, Ian A. 2LT Scott, Jonathan A. 2LT Shepard, Mollie M. * Warrant Officers WO1 Cruz, Devend Michael P. - DG WO1 Allen, Gavin R. - HG WO1 Pezze, Philip A. - HG WO1 Velin, Nathan C. - HG WO1 Bomhard, Kevin S. WO1 Carnley, Forrest C. WO1 Cesmat, David J. WO1 Daughtry, William J. WO1 Gordon, Scott R. WO1 Gragg, Raymon E. * WO1 Hilton, James W. WO1 Meadows, Zulu V. * WO1 Mendoza, Julio FSXXI-NOV 7 WO1 Meyer, Austin O. WO1 Morris, Keith E. WO1 Brunson, Dwayne D. WO1 Potts, Alexander J. WO1 Perry, Cyril C. 2LT Sullivan, Colin D. 2LT Tavano, Tyler S. WO1 Capitanelli, Nicholas M. WO1 Pronto, Brian J. WO1 Powell, Christopher D. 2LT Valentine, Christian J. WO1 Crocker, John R. WO1 Quintana, Everett M. WO1 Taipale, Alexander C. * 2LT Winski, Kathryn A. WO1 Desy, Bryce B. * WO1 Rebecca, Jacob M. WO1 Wood, Randall L. Warrant Officers WO1 Durand, Josh D. WO1 Riddick, Spencer D. WO1 Zemer, Brian P. WO1 Aumen, Luke M. - DG WO1 Gudroe, Devan C. WO1 Rodriguez, Alberto L. 58 Officers, WO1 Dehn, Jeremy J. - HG WO1 Ho, Ryan T. * WO1 Shattuck, David M. WO1 Gazdayka, Robert M. - HG WO1 Hunter, Dean R. * WO1 Tremblay, Tanner A. November 7, 2019 WO1 Humphrey, Scott J. Jr - HG WO1 Wagoner, Brittany M. Commissioned Officers WO1 Johlfs, Brock J. WO1 Lloyd, James L. - HG WO1 Karabatsos, Jeremy M. 2LT Lara, Jonathan M. -DG WO1 Atha, Jordan L. DG: Distinguished Graduate 2LT Benagh, William E. - HG WO1 Lockert, John B. HG: Honor Graduate WO1 Barnard, Jung M. WO1 Morehart, Joshua J. 2LT Cochran, Jacob A. - HG WO1 Bartolo, Jonathan E. * = AAAA Member 2LT Orgeron, Michael J. - HG WO1 Petker, Nathanael P. + = Life Member

AIT Graduations PV2 Justin Hall PFC Cha Sepulveda PV2 Cory Carpenter Class 520-19 Contiued PV2 Lemmerick Hooker PV2 Joshuafa Serrano PV2 Cassidy Foley PV2 Jared Joseph Price - DG PV2 Mitchell Hurd PV2 Jermiah Snel PV2 Javier Galindoy SPC Masami Masami Class 033-19 PV2 Matthew Mixon PV2 Owen Stones PV2 Jonpaul Harden PV2 Tyler Newton PV2 Sean Hulsen- DG Class 034-19 PV2 Israel Velazco PFC Colin Hayes PV2 Dominic Rodriguez PV2 Muhammad Abdulqabid PFC Cesar Nievesperez - DG PV2 Adrian Vidaurri PV2 Adam Keener PV2 Damian Sanyustic PV2 Ujwal Basnet SGT Jacob Agosto PV2 Carlos Walsh PV2 Christopher Manzano PV2 Branden Seigl PV2 Justin Dimaano SPC Chance Gaudin Class 035-19 PFC Sonatane Mau PV2 Absalom Smith PV2 Justice Fowler PV2 Drake Newcomb PV2 Rylan Merchen - DG PV2 Mashaud Mcclarin PV2 Bryce Graves PV2 Sean Norfleet PV2 Calvin Avedi PV2 Jonas Santaella Continued next page

ARMY AVIATION Magazine 87 December 31, 2019 AAAAu NETWORK I RECOGNITION I VOICE I SUPPORT People On The Move AIT Graduations SGT Omarie Bashar Burton PFC Christian Mark Lewis SPC Kameron Alan Kalivoda SPC Jason M. Espana Contiued SPC Austin Kai Craig PV2 Rene Salvador Torres SPC Joel-David Hufstetter PV2 Dashawn Antwone June PV2 Casandra Lee Nardo Aircraft Electrician (15F) PV2 Michael Calvin Neill PV2 Dahlton Stack SPC Christopher J. Kurtz PV2 Carrie Michelle Reid Class 015-19 PV2 Junior Evan Renkert PV2 Austin Stone PV2 Joseph K. Nwithukia PV2 Kylie Jean Riley PV2 Geoffrey C. Karr – DG PV2 Kenneth Mark Sjoberg PV2 Kendell Stpeter SPC Gregory Oversby PV2 Dylan Michael Smeltzer SPC Oluwasegun N. Fasuyi PV2 Joseph Stroup PV2 Miguel Romerofranco Class 074-19 PFC Shelby Montana Fitzer AH-64D Armament/ PV2 Paul White SPC Michael Douglas Sparks PFC Levi Grant Scott - DG PV2 Jordan Jagino Foster Electrical/Avionics Class 036-19 SPC Travis Paul Bartels PV2 Alexis Guerrero Systems Repairer (15Y) PFC Jae Young Kim - DG UH-60 Helicopter Repairer SPC Keith Allen Bradley Class 016-19 Class 013-19 SGT Khalifa Al Ajmi (15T) SPC Ethan Jon Clarke PFC Richard Kweku Adibefu SPC Kristiana Kenny - DG PV2 Richard Carranza Class 069-19 SPC Douglas Jacob Gaham PV2 Zachary R. Kennedy Dg PV1 Arndt Nicholas PV2 Alec Coopman SPC Kelly Susan Funk - DG * PV2 Richard Hernandez, Jr PV2 Raekwon J. Maldonado PV2 Champaco Brian PV2 Joel Copeland CPL Nicholas David Bernier SPC Tanner Thomas Kimball PV2 Carter Bradley Mckinney PFC Corea Raul PV2 Steven Dalton PV2 Cassandra Elaine Berner PFC Andrew David Maresca PV2 Verne Guilliano Mullings PV2 Donnelly Aaron PFC William Epps SPC Keziaanne Downing PV2 Brian Nyaberi Nyabuto PV2 Drake Robert Noel PV2 Eugene Daniel PV2 Jonathan Irizarry PFC Alexander Fleet SGT Isaac Marsalis Ortega SPC Afzal Ataur Rahman PV2 Leveque Wayne PV2 Hunter Johnson PFC Franky Marie Montijo PV2 Kyle James Phillips Class 017-19 PFC Trigo, Jr Antonio PV2 Kristopher Krumbiegel PV1 Joel Villa SPC Thomas A. Porcaro PV2 Bradley Edward Rathbun Class 014-19 Class 037-19 PV1 Richard Allen Wait Class 075-19 PV2 Nicholas Earl Roy PFC Cody Mccullars -DG PV2 Elijah Rangel-DG PV1 Donte Williams, Jr AMN Benjamin Brown SPC Philip Paul Schlabach PV2 Martinez, Ii Rosendo PV2 Gallage Lerronpeiris SPC Tylor Woodard AMN Brendon Connor Azandrea Kevin Swaby SPC Johnson Jared PV2 Melvin Mendezcruz PV2 Terry Austin Wunker AMN Hunter Ford PV1 Klunk Austin PV2 Adrian Nieves Class 070-19 AMN Sean Healy Aircraft Pnedraulics PV1 Mcfarland Matthew PV2 Le Schneider PV2 Mathew Scott Young – DG A1C Devon Phillips Repairer (15H) PV2 Merkel Ryan PV2 Nicolas Swank PFC Blake Lee W. Arnold A1C Sean Purnell Class 012-19 PV2 Ortega Michael PVT Odane Terrylonge SPC Joshua M. Bannister A1C Derek Roth PV2 Jacob Schwendeman - DG PV1 Rayamajhi Abhinav PV2 Jordan Transou SPC Conner Cheyn Cook A1C Nichles Slinker PV2 Eduardo Aceves SPC Reveron Avila PV2 Nicholas Yip PV2 Dakota Glenn Fulton AMN Christopher Tiller PFC Estevez P. Alvarez PV1 Richardson Hunter PV2 Christopher E. Humphreys AMN Dominic Vargas PV2 Logan Scott Caskey SPC Richel Jason CH-47 Medium Helicopter SPC Rory Logan Kennedy A1C Henry Wade PV2 Jesse M. Castellanos Class 015-19 Repairer (15U) SPC Eduardo G. Martinez Class 076-19 PV2 David Wayne Henderson PVT Richard Aaron Shell-DG Class 028-19 SPC Cole Dyllon Mays PFC Jace Ailor PV2 John Alejandro Hurtado PVT George Angel PV2 Garrett R. Tester - DG PV2 Laquavious D. Robinson PV2 Kevin Bannister - DG PV2 Christopher M. Kearse PFC Earljosef Babauta SPC Alex Emanue C. Gonzalez SPC Charles Andrew Wojcik PV2 Tyne Branum PV2 Dustin Michael Schafer PVT Julia Byrne SPC Shannon Kate Drzyzga Class 071-19 PV2 Kaleb Brown PVT Juan Calvillo PV2 Sebastian N. Gonzalez PFC Ethan T. Carter - DG PV2 Johnathan Davis Aircraft Structural PV2 Jorge Carmona PV2 Jacob Thomas Gorman SPC James Oluwatosin Ajala PFC Ryan Keech Repairer (15G) PV2 Nichlas Crowley SPC Lane Garrett Hanna PV2 Garret Michael Blanton PV2 Aaron Lawson Class 010-19 PVT Paige Gries PV2 Alec Lee Henderson PV2 Arthur Raphael Ferreira PV2 Deronta Moore PFC Kyle E. Mitchell - DG PVT Justin Smith PV2 Cody Herbert PV2 Angel Frias-Chavez SPC Readar Seoighe PV2 Thor Adam Castro PV2 Silas Webb PV2 Graham Stribling PV2 Jade-Lynn Marie Geedy PV2 Christian Williams SPC Tyler Joseph Fortier SPC Caile Wells Class 029-19 PV2 Aaron Todd Holliday SSG Alvin Dalit Francisco Class 016-19 SPC Sky Borne Okimoto - DG PV2 Timothy P. Hurley Jr Aircraft Powerplant PV2 Wesley Matthew Harkey PVT Christian Mysak-DG PFC Christopher Alan Cook PFC Ryan James Newlands Repairer (15B) PV2 Ruben MirAMNontes PFC Charles Edwards PFC Michael R. Escobosa PFC Stephen J. Rutherford Class 012-19 PFC Omar M. M. 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ARMY AVIATION Magazine 88 December 31, 2019 u NETWORK I RECOGNITION I VOICE I SUPPORT Art’s Attic By Mark Albertson

Art’s Attic is a look back each month 25 years ago and 50 years ago to see what was going on in ARMY AVIATION Magazine. Art Kesten was our founder and first publisher from 1953 to 1987. He was also the founder of the AAAA in 1957 and served as its Executive Vice President. Each month contributing editor Mark Albertson selects a few key items from each historic issue. The cartoon, right, was done back in 1953 by LT Joe Gayhart, a friend of Art’s and an Army Aviator, showing the chaos of his apartment-office in New York City where it all began.

25 Years Ago 50 Years Ago December 31, 1994 December 31, 1969

Minuteman Chapter Resolution On August 27, 1994, members of Whereas, Warrant Officers and the Minuteman Chapter gathered Commissioned Officers in aviation at an airshow held at Westover, units fly side by side and experience MA. Left to right are: CW3 John the same risks and face the same C. Healey, LTC William H. Smith, flight responsibilities, and Whereas, CW2 Tim L. Tompkins, Chapter an area of flight pay inequity ex- President, CW2 Tom J. Nye, CW2 ists between Warrant Officers and Terry R. Knight, Terry Coakley, AAAA Executive Director, Commissioned Officers of corresponding grade, and the equal- Shannon Coakley and ization of flight pay would correct the inequity and im- Lauren Coakley. prove the morale and the selective retention of Warrant Officers, BE IT RESOLVED that the Army Aviation Sustaining the CH-47D Association of America, Inc. (AAAA) encourages and Fleet. supports those actions undertaken by the Department of “. . . Boeing is modern- the Army to correct the current pay disparity between izing seven CH-47Cs the Aviation Warrant Officer and the Commissioned Officer by for the equating the flight pay for a Warrant Officer to the correspond- National Guard which were purchased from ing Commissioned Officer for the grades W1/O1 through W4/ Australia. “Delivery of these CH-47Ds will begin O4. (This Resolution was approved by the national Executive Board in May 1995. “The last unit has been fielded with of the AAAA on 18 December 1969. A copy of the Resolution was the delivery of CH-47Ds to C Company, 193rd forwarded to the Office of the Secretary of Defense in late December.) Aviation, Regiment Hawaii National Guard. This results in aircraft being fielded to 14 active and Customer Support three reserve and eight National Guard units. FY 69, according to COL Benjamin S. Silver, Dep- Source: Sustaining the CH-47D Fleet,” by LTC uty Support Commander, AVSCOM’s Logistics Paul A. Dvorsky, page 14, Army Aviation, December Support Activity, processed upwards of 1,000,000 31, 1994 issue. requisitions to move supplies. Such resulted in a monetary total of $2,400,000,000, in service of such supply Transitioning to the 21st Century requests for overseas requirements, as well as CONUS posts, “Modernizing the ARNG aviation fleet is essential to provid- camps, stations and the training bases at Fort Rucker and Fort ing a capabilities-based force in the 21st century. The current Wolters. Source: See page 12, “Supporting the Army’s Aircraft Fleet,” fleet of approximately 2,800 aircraft is 15.4% modernized. Army Aviation, December 31, 1969, by Colonel Benjamin S. Silver. Upon completion, the modernized aviation force structure will result in approximately 1,400 air- Fort Rucker, Alabama craft with 45% modernized aircraft. September 16, 1969, members of the AAAA National Execu- Modernizing ARNG AH-64 attack tive Board met with 12 members of the Junior Officer/Warrant battalions and ARNG medium lift Officer Member Councils CH-47D companies has been very from Fort Rucker and Hunter- successful. The ARNG has seven Stewart. Pictured left to right fully trained and validated AH-64 are COL Richard J, Long, Art attack helicopter battalions.” Source: Kesten and CW4 Donald R. Page 12, “ARNG Aviation: Transi- Joyce. Discussions focused on tioning the Force into the 21st century,” reexamining AAAA objectives, Army Aviation, by Colonel Gregory D. programs and benefits for the Parrish, December 31, 1994. member councils.

ARMY AVIATION Magazine 89 December 31, 2019 Army Aviation Hall of Fame

Colonel Nelson A. Mahone Jr.

The Army Aviation Hall Army Aviation Hall of Fame 1992 Induction - of Fame, sponsored by Atlanta, GA the Army Aviation Association of America, Inc., recognizes those ne of the first Army-trained aeronautical Oengineers, Colonel Nelson A. Mahone Jr., individuals who have made completed his graduate study in Aeronautical an outstanding contribution Engineering at Princeton in 1950-1952 and then reported to the Army Aviation-Airborne to Army Aviation. R&D Office at Army Field Forces at Ft. Monroe in summer of 1952. A Master Army Aviator with 5,800 flying hours (819 in combat) in a variety of aircraft types, Colonel Mahone held Rotary Wing and Fixed Wing The actual Hall of Fame instrument ratings and was jet-qualified. The 28-year Army Aviator was one of the first multi-engine instrument rated aviators in 1954 and one of the is located in the earliest Master Army Aviators in 1961. Army Aviation Museum, While with the Air Mobility Division, OCRD, DA, during 1961 to 1964, he was responsible for coordinating and planning all aviation-related R&D, Fort Rucker, Ala. including aircraft, weapons, avionics, surveillance, and related systems. He was the DoD project officer on the tri-service, tripartite development and evaluation of the P.1127 aircraft (USMC Harrier) where the Army was executive agent for DoD in the British, German, and U.S. development/ The deadline for evaluation. nominations for the During 1964-1965, he organized and trained the Army’s first Aerial 2021 induction is Rocket Artillery Battalion and developed the unit’s tactics and techniques of employment as a brand new and vital part of the 11th Air Assault Division. June 1, 2020 This unit was composed of UH-1B helicopters modified to take various developmental weapons systems. When this division became the 1st Cavalry Division in 1965, he took the 20th Aerial Rocket Artillery Battalion to Vietnam where its success was proven in combat. During this period, he Contact the AAAA commanded the 20th for seven months in combat (1965-1966). National Office for details Returning to CONUS, he became the LOH Project Manager during and nomination forms at 1966-1969 during which time he had complete responsibility for the development, testing, procurement, and deployment to operational units of (203) 268-2450 or visit the OH-6 Cayuse helicopter and related programs. In 1969, he returned to www.quad-a.org Vietnam where he commanded the 17th Combat Aviation Group, consisting of seven Aviation Battalions with over 600 RW and FW aircraft. His decorations include the Silver Star, four LOMs, two DFCs, the Bronze Star with “V”, and 18 Air Medals.

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