NETWORK L RECOGNITION L VOICE L SUPPORT January 31, 2020 ARMY AVIATION Magazine 2 January 31, 2020 16 Contents January 31, 2020 Vol

NETWORK l RECOGNITION l VOICE l SUPPORT January 31, 2020 ARMY AVIATION Magazine 2 January 31, 2020 16 Contents January 31, 2020 Vol. 69, No. 1 TO THE FIELD 10 Army Aviation Branch Chief’s Corner 8 By MG David J. Francis

12 This is Your Army! By GEN Gustave F. Perna 14 AMCOM Commander Update By MG K. Todd Royar 16 Aviation Branch Maintenance Office Update By CW5 Michael D. Cavaco

18 AMCOM Command Sergeant Major Update By CSM G. Mike Dove

10 20 Combat Readiness Center Update By SPC Laura Bauer 22 Reserve Component Avation Update By COL Andrew Cecil and Robert Singler

24 128th Aviation Brigade Update By CPT James C. King III, CW5 Patrick A. Black and SGM Nicholas D. Burney

26 Tech Talk By Mr. David B. Cripps

28 Ask the Flight Surgeon 22 By CPT Frank C. Stafford, D.O.

SPECIAL FOCUS — Aviation Maintenance/Sustainment 30 Building Aviation Readiness through Repair Cycle Floats By COL John Parchem 32 Changing the Maintenance Paradigm-A Time for Innovation and Opportunities By COL David K. Almquist and Mr. Thomas J. Barthel

36 Getting Left of Readiness Drivers – Pushing Predictive Analysis 37 in the Supply Chain By Ms. Debbie Daniel and Mr. Fred W. Pieper, Jr.

ARMY AVIATION Magazine 3 January 31, 2020 40 Contents January 31, 2020 Vol. 69, No. 1

38 Next Generation Power: The Aviation Turbine Engines Project Office Update 42 By COL Roger D. Kuykendall FROM THE FIELD 40 The Significance of Multi-Component Solutions for Combatant Command (CCMD) Aviation Requirements By MAJ Marvin L. “Lee” Chase and MAJ Thomas F. Pratt 42 1st Armored Division Combat Aviation Brigade Utilizes New Refueling Operations to Ensure Readiness By CPT Matthew Giersdorf 47 2018 National Functional Award Winners 58 DEPARTMENTS AAAA NEWS AAAA President’s Cockpit...... 8 AAAA VP Chapter Affairs...... 52 Chapter News...... 53 AAAA VP Membership...... 56 New Members...... 57 AAAA Family Forum...... 58 AAAA Legislative Report...... 65 AAAA Scholarship Foundation...... 60 AAAA Scholarship Foundation Donors...... 62 54 ARMY AVIATION COMMUNITY NEWS Advertisers Index...... 64 Art’s Attic...... 70 Briefings...... 6 Calendar...... 64 Enlisted Aviation Soldier Spotlight...... 19 Fallen Heroes...... 61 Hall of Fame...... 71 Historical Perspective...... 50 Industry News...... 64 In Memoriam...... 55 News Spotlight...... 25 55 People on the Move...... 66

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e start off 2020 with a deep dive into the Attendees at the opening professional session of the 2019 Army Aviation Mission Solutions W fundamentals of our Army Aviation profession: Summit on April 16 in Nashville, TN. maintenance, sustainment, and logistics.

As a deputy division commander in talks to AMCOM initiatives to drive Your AAAA team is deep into final Iraq and a division commander in readiness, as well as an in-depth look at preparations for our AAAA Army Afghanistan, it was clear to me that no changes at the PEO for PM Aviation Aviation Mission Solutions Summit in matter how well planned and led our Turbine Engine. Finally, Kevin Cochie Nashville April 22-24. We have been operations were, our ultimate success gives us insight into the Congressional working closely with our Branch Chief, was equally dependent on logistics, and budget process. As I am writing this MG Francis, and his staff to make this everything and everyone that support at the end of 2019, we now have both the best Summit so far. Our Army Chief our combat formations’ sustainment. an authorization bill as well as the of Staff and Master Army Aviator, In this issue, our Branch Chief, MG appropriations to support it, but we were GEN Jim McConville, will present our Dave Francis, introduces our theme: all on pins and needles for much of the keynote address. Mark your calendars! sustainment and maintenance that last quarter of 2019. It’s an exciting time for our Army enables Army Aviation independent The bills themselves show strong and Army Aviation, and I predict 2020 maneuver and expeditionary aviation support for the current Army Aviation will be a critical year. We at AAAA operations. Army Material Command fleet and Future Vertical Lift programs, are dedicated to helping make it so (AMC) CG General Gustave “Gus” and provide a significant pay raise to our through building effective networks at Perna discusses Army precision logistics well deserving military members. As you all levels, recognizing excellence in our for responsive and what I would call read this in January, the next budget, PB ranks, supporting our aviators, crew and “anticipatory” sustainment in support 21, will almost be complete and ready for maintainers as well as their loved ones, of Large-Scale Combat Operations release. All of us hope to see continued and perhaps most importantly, speaking (LSCO). General Perna sets the bar strong support for Army Aviation as our out for Army Aviation to elected officials higher for our aviation fleet readiness, military continues to operate around as well as providing forums for Army seeking to move beyond the 75% fully the world in difficult and dangerous senior leaders to voice their priorities. mission-capable goal. AMCOM CG locations, and as we begin to execute Let’s all work together to make 2020 MG Todd Royar pinpoints a critical Army modernization. To support our a great year for Army Aviation! readiness enhancer – the unit Logistics Branch Chief and his fellow “Six Pack” Assistance Representative, or LAR – of Aviation senior leaders, we will be and gives recommendations on how to hosting another Army Aviation Caucus enhance their contributions to unit level on Capitol Hill, this time in March, to MG Jeff Schloesser, U.S. Army Retired sustainment and readiness. continue the critical dialogue with our 34th President, AAAA Much of the remainder of the issue elected representatives. [email protected]

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Mastering the Fundamentals By MG David J. Francis U.S. ARMY PHOTO BY PIERRE-ETIENNE COURTEJOIE, VISUAL INFO SPECIALIST ARMY PHOTO BY PIERRE-ETIENNE COURTEJOIE, U.S.

he adversaries we face in Large Scale Combat U.S. Army SGT Darrel Rueger, mechanic assigned to the 1st Combat Aviation Brigade, T Operations (LSCO) will employ multiple layers 1st Infantry Division, checks an engine while performing 40-hour maintenance on a UH-60 of standoff across all domains in an attempt to disrupt Black Hawk helicopter staged on Chièvres Air Base, Belgium, Jan. 31, 2019. Chièvres Air our operations in competition as well as in conflict. Base served as an intermediate staging area before the 1st Combat Aviation Brigade deploys to Germany, Poland, Latvia and Romania for nine months to train with NATO partners in support of Atlantic Resolve.

This change of strategy requires a coun- and place of our choosing to present Over the last decade plus, the nature ter stratagem on our part, which is what multiple dilemmas to our adversaries. of the fight and the OPTEMPO the concept of Multi-Domain Opera- One of the significant factors of drove us to rely heavily upon contract tions (MDO) provides. Central to Army independent maneuver for Army maintenance, which was feasible for Aviation within MDO is the concept Aviation is the manner in which we counterinsurgency operations. That of independent maneuver. This entails maintain and sustain our aircraft same approach is not compatible with continuing operations in a contested during the execution of this operational independent maneuver at the battalion environment for an extended period construct. The solution to maintaining and brigade level. Our doctrinal without continuous support from high- our aircraft is not simple, but it is definition of Expeditionary Aviation er echelons while retaining the ability to relatively straight forward and achievable Operations, however, is well-suited for converge capabilities rapidly at the time – by mastering the fundamentals. that mission. Within our definition

ARMY AVIATION Magazine 10 January 31, 2020 are two vital departure points for leaders and Soldiers to grasp regarding maintenance and sustainment. First is that we must be prepared to operate with limited external resupply and sustainment for up to a few weeks at a flight hour rate per month per airframe double that of normal training rates. Second, we must be prepared to move our formations at a minimum of every few days, and at worst case multiple times a day – depending on the nature of the threat. In this scenario it is incumbent upon leaders and Soldiers that they know, and are capable of must help shape that capability. 2028 is right around the corner. The upholding, maintenance standards With the intent of providing time is now to ensure we build those in this austere and expeditionary clarity on a common way forward for invaluable foundational maintenance environment. these Soldiers, and all Soldiers across skills for leaders and Soldiers across the The Soldiers that are graduating today Aviation, the branch is producing an Aviation branch so that in 2028 and from the 128th Aviation Brigade at Ft. SOP that will streamline maintenance 2035 we continue to provide the Army Eustis, VA will be the platoon sergeants standards across the force. Additionally, an asymmetric advantage in Large and experienced aviation maintenance our requirements for future vertical Scale Combat Operations. techs across our formations in 2028 lift must ensure that maintainability Above the Best! when we are MDO capable and they and sustainability are incorporated will be the sergeants major and brigade/ to increase time between major division maintenance officers in 2035 maintenance actions. Based on how we MG David J. Francis is the Army when we are MDO ready. These are expect to conduct operations in LSCO, Aviation branch chief and commander the Soldiers that must understand the this will be an essential operational of the U.S. Army Aviation Center of ramifications of fighting in LSCO, and requirement. Excellence and Fort Rucker, AL.

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ARMY AVIATION Magazine 11 January 31, 2020 u This is Your Army!

Enabling Aviation Readiness to Decisively Support Large-Scale Combat Operations By GEN Gustave F. Perna

s the U.S. Army’s A sustainment enterprise, we must execute precision logistics and provide a reliable, agile and responsive sustainment capability to support Army aviation capabilities across contingencies and operations. U.S. ARMY PHOTO BY CHARLES ROSEMOND U.S.

U.S. Soldiers assigned to Company D, 1st Battalion, 3rd Aviation Regiment (Attack Reconnaissance) conduct 500-hour phase maintenance on an AH-64 Apache helicopter at Katterbach Army Airfield, Germany, Nov. 14, 2019.

Supply availability and equipment read- promise to reduce not mission capable to our new standard, delivering Army iness are the foundation of materiel and supply (NMCS) rates across the Total and Joint Force leaders with aviation aviation readiness, ensuring Soldiers Army, holding ourselves accountable capabilities ready for the challenges we and units have the right equipment, to maintaining rates consistently at face today and tomorrow. parts and materiel to achieve their mis- or below 5% across all three Mission AMCOM, in conjunction with sion – anytime, anyplace. Army aviation Design Series (MDS) fleets. We have Army Materiel Command’s other has long held and delivered on its com- achieved this through disciplined, risk- Major Subordinate Commands, is mitment to a 75% fully mission-capable focused management of the supply leading several parallel lines of efforts metric, as defined in Army Regulation chain and key readiness drivers, effective to achieve further reductions in 700-138, “Army Logistics Readiness industry engagement and increasingly NMCS time. For example, AMCOM and Sustainability.” While this is our close integration and partnership is developing a responsive, agile supply current standard, Army Materiel Com- with operating units. Collaboration chain automated tool to more accurately mand, through Army Aviation and across the Department of the Army, forecast supply chain disruptions before Missile Command (AMCOM), is com- Defense Logistics Agency, U.S. Army they result in supply chain challenges mitted to both leading and influencing Aviation Center of Excellence and peer that threaten our readiness posture sustainment practices and initiatives commands has allowed our Army’s and operations across our force. We that consistently generate improved aviation enterprise to see itself and are streamlining our technology and readiness well above this mark. drive the necessary transformation to business practices, and continuously deliver fully mission capable (FMC) learning from our operations so that Reducing NMCS Rates fleet rates at 80%. This collective we are predictively alerted to supply Over the past two years, AMC enterprise achievement will drive the disruptions. Across our MSCs, we and AMCOM have delivered on our Army to codify NMCS and FMC rates are intensively studying the effects

ARMY AVIATION Magazine 12 January 31, 2020 Influencing to Achieve of demand increases, contract delays, to reductions in phased maintenance More Gains organic repair reductions, fielding requirements, further unencumbering schedules and other related factors to While the aviation enterprise’s work operational units, reducing maintenance develop effective automated forecasting is achieving meaningful outcomes times and increasing FMC rates. that allow us to leverage time to fix for Army and Joint Force readiness, Across the Army Materiel Com- problems before they surface. AMCOM will push beyond what it can mand enterprise, we will continue to Across our Army Materiel Com- lead, and focus on what it can influence view established standards as a chal- mand footprint, we have fully embraced across our formations to achieve even lenge, and their achievement as a way- Advanced Manufacturing technologies more gains. AMCOM will develop point, not an end-state. We will con- and processes to enable both commer- and harness artificial intelligence and tinue to leverage our role as the Army’s cial industry supply evolution and a sup- machine learning, applying it to supply sustainment leader to harness our reporting organic surge supply capability chain data to develop an accurate and sources and expertise and apply them for our Army. For our industry partners, actionable risk picture, mitigating to the challenges we will face in large Advanced Manufacturing represents challenges before they translate to scale combat operations. While we are the next and natural evolution of pro- combat aviation unit problems. This proud of the work we have achieved in duction. Advanced Manufacturing can is a consistent theme across Army Army aviation, we have more work to reduce supply chain disruptions and Materiel Command, where the current do, and it is indicative of the changes quality escapes as cutting-edge systems and historical data exists on record, but we are driving across the command fabricate parts to exacting standards, on we have lacked the tools to effectively – changes that will provide our Army demand. Organically, we are investing harness the meaningful data that we with the supply availability and equip- in Advanced Manufacturing technolo- can act on in the moment. ment readiness required to defeat our gies within our Army’s Organic In- Army Materiel Command and its adversaries. dustrial Base to surge when required, MSCs are applying resources to reduce and to mitigate supply chain risk for maintenance times for operational diminishing manufacturing resources, units. AMCOM, in partnership with obsolescence and related events. These the Combat Capabilities Development GEN Gustave F. Perna is critical investments, supporting Army Command – Aviation and Missile the commanding general readiness, allow us to further press re- Center, is intensively studying phased of U.S. Army Materiel ductions in NMCS rates in our future maintenance across our supported Command headquartered operating environment. aviation fleets. This work will likely lead at Redstone Arsenal, AL.

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ARMY AVIATION Magazine 13 January 31, 2020 u AMCOM Commander Update

Editor’s Note: For this AMCOM – Aviation Maintenance special focus issue, the branch chief, MG David J. Francis, has coordinated having the Army Aviation Enterprise maintenance / sustainment leader, MG K. Todd Royar, his command sergeant major, and the Branch Aviation Maintenance Officer, provide the lead, “To the Field,” command group articles.

Leveraging Your LAR By MG K. Todd Royar U.S. ARMY AMCOM U.S. PHOTO

very commander has the responsibility to maintain Senior Technical Representative Mike Straub discussing engine replacement procedures E the readiness of both their equipment and with Soldiers. personnel. Ultimately it’s about being able to generate combat power at the time and place needed.

Being able to effectively achieve to data to enable your readiness. Bottom place to work on the flight line will and sustain readiness in Large Scale line is that they are an asset to you. dramatically increase their touch Combat Operations is a daunting Consequently, I urge you to consider time with the unit. My expectation challenge but it can be done. One asset the following recommendations that is that they know your Soldiers by that commanders can and should utilize will help you get the most out of them: name and the specifics of your aircraft. to enable their readiness is the effective Include them in every maintenance Relationships matter and the closer use of their Logistics Assistance process. Their attendance at your PC they are to your maintainers and Representative(s) (LAR). meetings, Phase Briefings, etc., will aircraft, the more they can enable you. While certainly not the only tool allow them to hear and help resolve Train as you fight. If you deploy to in the kitbag, the data is clear in that problems immediately. For example, combat, your LAR will go with you. effective use of LARs result in roughly none of us want an aircraft to remain Consequently, I hope you will take an average increase of 3% in a unit’s Not Mission Capable Supply (NMCS) your LAR with you whether you are fully mission capable (FMC) rate per for a part not on hand – your LAR has training in the back 40 or attending month. That may not seem like a lot, but direct access to the item managers that a Combat Training Center (CTC) it may mean the difference in combat. can most likely expedite delivery if the rotation. To provide you better support As the AMCOM Commander, I’m part is not on hand. while on training exercises, we have committed to provide the best trained Provide them a place to work on instituted several changes. Effective and most effective AMC Aviation LARs the flight line. AMC Aviation LARs 1 January 2019, the AMC Aviation to the field. We have deliberately in- have clear guidance to be on the flight LAR that covers down on your unit creased their level of training and access line every day. However, providing a will go into the box and live with

ARMY AVIATION Magazine 14 January 31, 2020 you at a CTC (just as they would in NCOs or warrant officers and they want combat) if you as the commander to see your unit succeed. Use them. want them to. They will need a place Demand Excellence. AMC Aviation to sleep, Class I, transportation, and LARs are assigned to AMCOM connectivity through your VSAT, but in and under the operational control my opinion, these are issues that need (OPCON) of the applicable Army to be worked out in training and not for Field Support Battalion (AFSBn). the first time in combat. Additionally, They work as a team with the other we are methodically adjusting the LAR LARs and the rest of the AMC rotation schedules to ensure that the sustainment enterprise. They should be LAR that covers down on you at home a one stop shop for support – if you station will be the same one that deploys ask them for help, my expectation is with you to Operation Freedom’s for them to coordinate the required Sentinel, Operation Atlantic Resolve, assistance even if it may not be their or Operation Inherent Resolve. particular area of expertise. Leverage their expertise to help train In summary, I am extremely your Soldiers. The primary trainer confident in our AMC Aviation of Soldiers should always remain LARs and their ability to support you noncommissioned officers. However, and your mission. You deserve the best there may be tasks that due to no fault our Army has to offer because of the of anyone your NCOs are either not as mission you have. AMCOM is here to proficient as desired or are not available enable your success and integration of for whatever reason. The LAR can be a your LAR(s) is one way we can help critical enabler to help train tasks. My you remain Above the Best! guidance to them is to never do the work on their own but work with the MG K. Todd Royar is the commanding unit to train Soldiers so they become general of the U.S. Army Aviation and proficient in their profession. Almost Missile Command at Redstone Arsenal, ov-1mohawkassociation.org all AMC Aviation LARs are former AL.

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ARMY AVIATION Magazine 15 January 31, 2020 u Aviation Branch Maintenance Office Update

“1.0 or I Don’t Go!”–The Stubby Pencil Maintenance Burden By CW5 Michael D. Cavaco U.S. ARMY PHOTO BY SPC ELLIOTT PAGE, 21ST THEATER SUSTAINMENT CMD SUSTAINMENT THEATER 21ST ARMY PHOTO BY SPC ELLIOTT PAGE, U.S.

e’ve all been there… Showtime three hours prior AH-64 Apache helicopters from 3rd Combat Aviation Brigade, 3rd Infantry Division, await to W to takeoff, crank to meet commo check, takeoff be reassembled October 27, 2019, in Volos, Greece. 3-CAB is arriving in Europe in support at noon for a five-hour mission, hit the FARP, and back of Atlantic Resolve to conduct bilateral, joint, and to the house – mission complete. Or is it? multinational training.

The chances are pretty high in that tenths of an hour really matter? AMCOM studied actual ULLS-A scenario that a 1200 takeoff and The short answer is yes. The tendency aircrew flight logs (DA Form 2408- engine shutdown at 1722 got logged might be to think that rounding 12) and compared them to UH-60 as 5.5 flight hours. We’ve all heard occurs in both directions and cancels Health and Usage Monitoring the excuses – “The FAA starts the each other out, but that is decidedly Systems (HUMS) over the course clock when the engine starts, so not the case. of a year in 2006. HUMS flight I’m getting credit where it’s due” In an effort to capture the data was tracked using rotor speed or “Close enough for government difference between actual flight (>95%), Weight-on-wheels switch work.” But they’re just that… time recorded by onboard systems (in flight), combined torque (>40%) excuses. But does that extra two- and flight time logged by aircrews, and radar altitude (>5 feet).

ARMY AVIATION Magazine 16 January 31, 2020 Recorded vs. Logged ways we can tackle this issue, most no- staffing that will direct automated flight Right out of the gate, there were some tably by completely re-addressing the time reporting via aircraft systems. So, very interesting findings – remarkably, scheduled maintenance program of all re-imagine the scenario from the begin- 45% of all flights ended on the hour our airframes to make sure we are ac- ning of this article. This time, end the or the half hour. More importantly, the complishing the right task at the right scenario with “back to the house, MDR study determined that HUMS recorded time. This will take time and effort, but download, fill out the book, and then 15,945.6 flight hours across four units, part and parcel to all of it is accurately mission complete.” It’s not far-fetched, two deployed and two in garrison. How- capturing the operating hours on all the and there’s no good reason NOT to ever, the 2408-12s for the same flights dynamic components and subsystems. do it. There are still some details to be totaled 18,541.4 flight hours. That’s In order to do that, we need to take the worked out regarding the daily execu- a difference of 2,595.8 flight hours – “stubby pencil” out of the equation. tion of this task, particularly for those hours that were logged, but not flown aircraft yet to be fielded with HUMS – or six extra (unnecessary) phases per Removing the Stubby Pencil systems, but the savings in unnecessary year. Put another way, eliminating that So, how do we do that? Our mod- maintenance leads to increased aircraft difference also eliminates the following ernized fleet all have some sort of health availability, and, ultimately, more flight for a CAB: 88 inspections, 116 unavail- monitoring system that records the op- time available for everybody. able days, over 2,000 maintenance man- eration of the aircraft and its systems. Automated flight recording is just hours, and saves approximately $2.9M And the data captured by these sys- one small piece of Conditions-Based- in flying hour funding. tems is the absolute most accurate way Maintenance (CBM), but it’s the foun- The obvious result is that aircrews are to compute flight time. Whether via dation for getting our scheduled main- logging approximately 16% more flight the Black Hawk IVHMS, the Apache tenance right. We MUST continue to time than the aircraft is recording. By MDR, or the Chinook CPHE, we can press forward to make sure all our air- and large, this is done without malice, capture this data post-flight to popu- craft and logistics information systems but the result is the same – increased late the flight pack (specifically, the DA can capture each flight hour to the sec- maintenance burden. At a time when Form 2408-13). Bottom line, the air- ond. We simply can’t afford not to. the demand for Army aviation support craft knows exactly what it flew, so why remains as high as ever, we can ill afford don’t we let the aircraft tell us when to accommodate recreational mainte- we need to perform scheduled main- CW5 Michael D. Cavaco is the Aviation nance. It is imperative that we decrease tenance? It makes sense, and it’s com- Branch Maintenance Officer, U.S. Army this maintenance burden – consider it a ing… and sooner rather than later. Aviation and Missile Command at “War on –M time.” There are multiple There is currently an EXORD in Redstone Arsenal, AL.

ARMY AVIATION Magazine 17 January 31, 2020 u AMCOM Command Sergeant Major Update

Combat Aviation Brigade Authorized Stockage List (C-ASL) By CSM G. Mike Dove

n my previous article (October 2019) I I discussed NCOs on the flight line in order to reduce Non Mission Capable– Maintenance (NMCM) time. This month I would like to discuss what the Aviation Enterprise and the U.S. Army Material Command are doing to assist with Non Mission Capable–Supply (NMCS) time. U.S. ARMY MATERIAL COMMAND PHOTO ARMY MATERIAL U.S.

According to Army Regulation 700-130 Army Logistics The Expeditionary Common Authorized Stockage List (ECASL) container can be used in garrison or in field environments and transported by the HEMTT Readiness and Sustainability, NMCS is defined as NMC time LHS or PLS. caused by a lack of supplies, such as repair parts, needed to restore the aviation system to a fully mission capable condition. NMCS time will start when the supply demand is made, Each CAB will receive 18 specially designed shipping and the requested materiel or part is not available. NMCS containers to store the CASL. The containers are modular with time halts further maintenance and causes a work stoppage. internal storage devices configured for each individual Supply NMCS time will stop, and NMCM time will resume, when Support Activity (SSA). Each container includes modular the maintenance personnel receive the required items. storage and bulk devices that utilize an adjustable rack storage The U.S. Army Material Command initially provided the system, hazardous material spill containment devices and Expeditionary Common Authorized Stockage List (ECASL) multiple level flooring. The containers can be used in garrison to Armored brigade combat teams (BCTs), Stryker BCTs, and or in field environments with the HEMTT LHS or PLS for Infantry BCTs in order to increase readiness by ensuring high- transportation. A key advantage of the CASL containers is demand repair parts are available to Soldiers. This year, FY20, the ability to easily move an entire CASL from location to the combat aviation brigades (CABs) will receive the Common location while providing readily accessible parts 24 hours a CAB ASL or CASL. The fielding started in October 2019 day. The CASL and its containers essentially provide a CAB with the 1st Armored Division CAB followed by the 101st with an expeditionary warehouse. The containers are a standard CAB in November 2019. The majority of the CABs will be 20 feet long and are authorized for multi-modal use; sea, land fielded throughout FY20 with the final CABs fielded in the or air. Further, the design configuration drastically reduces first quarter of FY21. the blocking and bracing requirements during transportation The CASL is standardized across all CABs and eliminates movements thereby making movements more user friendly. the individual understanding of items to stock. The Com- The CASL at the brigade level SSA is designed to enhance bined Arms Support Command along with the U.S. Army readiness and support the aircraft and Aviation units during Material Command and the Aviation enterprise used histori- LSCO and expeditionary operations. The 1st Infantry Division cal consumption analysis to identify the necessary quantities CAB deployed their SSA to the European Theater for to build the CASL. The CASL greatly reduces the current Operation Atlantic Resolve in 2019. They had not converted discrepancies noted between CABs. For example, one CAB to the common ASL; however, they attributed their success stocks 2,200 lines while another CAB stocks over 4,600 lines to having their SSA deployed in a Non-Counter-Insurgency even though both CABs are within 800 miles of each other Mission. Future rotations to Europe and other locations around and they are both very similar in composition. The CASL the world will be greatly enhanced with the CASL. places the parts where they are needed most which increases Tradition of Excellence! readiness and the reach needed to support Large Scale Com- bat Operations (LSCO) and Expeditionary Operations in support of Multi Domain Operations. Each CAB will be CSM G. Mike Dove is the command sergeant major of the Aviation standardized with 2,600 lines of stockage. and Missile Command at Redstone Arsenal, AL.

ARMY AVIATION Magazine 18 January 31, 2020 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 2019 National winners will be featured in the April/May AAAA Annual Summit issue.

Henry Q. Dunn Crew Chief of the Year, 2014 Sponsored by Robertson Fuel Systems SPC Benjamin J. Rosa Company A, 1st Battalion, 229th Aviation Regiment Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington

SPC Benjamin Rosa displayed exceptionally meritorious service in aviation maintenance while deployed in support of Operation Enduring Freedom XIV. His accomplishments, though simple in nature, distinguished him from his peers on a daily basis and, as a result of his professionalism and attention to detail he was selected to be the senior crew chief for his aircraft, despite being a PFC at the time. He had one of the highest operational readiness rates in his task force, maintained the AAPI FILE PHOTO highest physical training score in the company, and was promoted well ahead of his peers as one of only three Soldiers in the task force to receive a battlefield promotion. SPC Rosa volunteered to stay in theater after his company redeployed and spent nearly two more months in combat through the transition to Operation Resolute Support. He has proven himself as a trusted maintainer, a positive team player and excellent Soldier dedicated to supporting his fellow Soldiers and his unit and his abilities directly contributed to the success of the task force. SPC Rosa’s extraordinary hard work and dedication to excellence in aviation maintenance have earned him recognition as the 2014 Army Aviation Association of America Henry Q. Dunn Crew Chief of the Year. 650 - 375 Thank You to our Sponsors! ASE CRIBBINS Aircraft Survivability Joseph P. Cribbins Aviation Equipment Symposium Product Sustainment Symposium

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ARMY AVIATION Magazine 19 January 31, 2020 u Combat Readiness Center Update

Aviation Safety and Standardization Conference

By SPC Laura Bauer

ore than 380 Army National Guard and Active Army aviators and civilians M gathered in Tucson, AZ on December 10 for the Fiscal-Year 2020 Aviation Safety and Standardization Conference.

Soldiers and civilians from across the nation’s aviation community gathered in Tucson, AZ, for the Fiscal-Year 2020 Aviation Safety and Standardization Conference on Dec. 10, 2019. The conference started with a memorial service for the Minnesota Army National Guard Soldiers who were killed in a UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter crash Dec. 5 just outside St. Cloud, MN. ARIZONA ARMY NATIONAL GUARD PHOTO BY SPC LAURA BAUER ARMY NATIONAL ARIZONA

Aviators from across the 54 U.S. states build safety into everything that we do.” Army National Guard Assistant and territories came together to focus The theme for this year’s conference Director for Aviation. “Even when on aviation safety trends, presenting focused on the route to readiness: you are doing the right thing – the the latest information and incident learning from the past, and training for safe thing – accidents can still happen. mitigation techniques. the future. Learning from and using It’s our intent to give these people the This pre-scheduled annual event the accidents and mishaps that have tools and information they need to came one week after the Minnesota happened in years past as teaching help lessen those chances.” Army National Guard lost three of points is key to unit success, safety and Arizona Army National Guard their members in a fatal UH-60 Black readiness, according to COL Jason Chaplain LTC Jonathan Harrop Hawk helicopter crash. CW2 James A. Miller, deputy commanding officer opened the conference with a memorial Rogers Jr., CW2 Charles P. Nord and of the U.S. Army Combat Readiness service for those who died in the crash. SGT Kort M. Plantenberg died on Dec. Center at Fort Rucker, AL. “We “We lost good pilots and a crew 5 when their Black Hawk went down have to do something different. The chief; men who were passionate about outside St. Cloud, MN. While the cause environment is changing, and we have the DUSTOFF mission,” said LTC of the crash is still under investigation, to change with it,” said COL Miller. Harrop. “As a result, we also lost future the incident was at the forefront of In FY19, the Army suffered 142 safety officers, and a sergeant major, or everyone’s mind during the conference. mishaps, and 116 fatalities, according to whatever other roles they would have “Our organization feels the loss operational risk management statistics. played in their careers. Their loss is felt of these men deeply,” said BG Joseph The leading cause of incident was a and will continue to be felt.” R. Baldwin, Arizona Army National failure to adhere to safety standards such Guard Land Component Commander. as seatbelt securement requirements. SPC Laura Bauer is a public affairs “Sometimes it takes something like “The accident in Minnesota really specialist with the Arizona National what happened in Minnesota to remind drives home how inherently dangerous Guard’s 123rd Mobile Public Affairs us that it is important to continuously our business is,” said BG J. Ray Davis, Detachment.

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CIA120158m_PMOO_SOO_SkyhookAd_ArmyAviation_8.125x10.875.indd 1 11/15/19 12:07 PM u Reserve Component Aviation Update 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 Maintenance Mission Command in the spaces and at high altitudes, the MD 530F Cayuse Warrior is adaptable to support both training and combat missions. Army Reserve By COL Andrew Cecil and Robert Singler Delivering increased operational capabilities, greater mission versatility, and superior performance in the execution of a broad range of mission profiles, the MD 530F Cayuse Warrior offers a safe and efficient crew environment as well as mission training skills that will positively transfer to all other platforms. U.S. ARMY RESERVE PHOTO U.S.

he Army Reserve’s (AR) CH-47F Aviation Support Facility Eustis and 5-159 General Support Aviation Battalion (GSAB) Soldiers conduct maintenance on a CH-47F at Fort Eustis, VA. T fleet consistently meets or exceeds Department of the Army (DA) standards in Operational Readiness (OR) rates. between ASFs which is critical to success. The ARAC is com- manded by a brigadier general who provides the vision and resources for a unified organization. There is no “secret” formula to success. The Army’s prin- The average AR CH-47F fleet OR rate for 2018 was 79% ciples of Mission Command clearly lay out the ARAC’s path and for 2019 it was 82% Making 2019’s OR rate even more to success. The ASFs and units build cohesive teams through impressive is the fact that the AR Aviation Support Facilities mutual trust. The CG provides clear commander’s intent (ASF) are operating at 60% of their authorized personnel which fosters a shared understanding. She then empowers strength but still maintaining 100% of their CH-47 fleet. her Commanders to exercise disciplined initiative while ac- The key to this success is effective Mission Command which cepting prudent risk. The ASFs are part of this. They are not enables and promotes engaged leadership, unity of effort, separate entities but a part of the whole team. The ARAC is a pride in ownership, and collaboration. single entity striving for success and empowered by effective The Army Reserve Aviation Command (ARAC) is a unique mission command to enable decisions at the lowest level. organization in relation to the U.S. Army Active Component Success in maintenance utilizes the same formula as success (AC) Combat Aviation Brigades (CAB) or Army National in combat – power down authority, resources, decision mak- Guard (ARNG) Expeditionary Aviation Brigades (ECAB). It ing and flexibility to the lowest level commensurate with risk is the only multi Aviation Brigade organization in the Army accountability. Effective Mission Command enables unity of outside of the Corps. The Command has units geographically effort, cooperation, and collaboration through effective leader- dispersed across the nation in 12 states and in 14 different lo- ship. Effective Mission Command empowers fourteen separate cations, covering all four CONUS time zones. Each of these facilities to manage their own CL IX accounts, budgets, and locations has an ASF with the dual responsibilities of main- phase plans based on Commander’s Intent. Every DA Civilian, taining the fleet of aircraft and providing individual rated and MILTEC, and Soldier in the ARAC understands that there is non-rated crew member training. Army Reserve ASFs con- only one measure of success – mission accomplishment. Mis- sist of a civilian workforce under the direction of an ASF Su- sion Command makes it possible. pervisor. This workforce is comprised of military technicians (MILTEC) and Department of the Army Civilians (DAC). COL Andrew D. Cecil is the deputy commanding officer and Mr. An Aviation Program Manager (APM) at the ARAC head- Robert F. Singler is the Aviation Program Manager for the Army M ADE IN A M ERI C A quarters enables much of the collaboration and coordination Reserve Aviation Command at Fort Knox, KY. | MDHELICOPTERS.COM ARMY AVIATION Magazine 22 January 31, 2020 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.

Delivering increased operational capabilities, greater mission versatility, and superior performance in the execution of a broad range of mission profiles, the MD 530F Cayuse Warrior offers a safe and efficient crew environment as well as mission training skills that will positively transfer to all other platforms.

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| MDHELICOPTERS.COM ARMY AVIATION Magazine 23 January 31, 2020 u 128th Aviation Brigade Update

Warrant Officer and Enlisted Maintenance Training By CPT James C. King III, CW5 Patrick A. Black and SGM Nicholas D. Burney

he 128th Aviation T Brigade has been working hard this past year to ensure the future success of Army Aviation as it continues to provide world-class operational support on the modern battlefield.

The brigade’s mission here at Joint Base Langley-Eustis is to “generate disci- BDE PHOTO AVN 128th Students from the Warrant Officer Basic Course take part in a mock PC meeting. plined, physically fit, technically proficient Aviation maintenance Soldiers and leaders” while maintaining relevan- and austere environment for approxi- trainees through a host of mentally and cy to the operational force. The follow- mately nine months. Once complete, physically challenging situational training are some of the 128th Aviation Bri- each PC Officer then briefs their plans ing exercises (STX) that require all partic- gade’s maintenance training highlights to the members of a Combat Aviation ipants to successfully train and conduct from the past 12 months. Brigade Maintenance Meeting, repre- 9-line medical evacuation (MEDEVAC) sented by Cadre, where they are put to reports, Spot Reports (SPOTREP), SA- Warrant Officer Basic and the test to prepare them for what is to LUTE reports, Call for Fire/Adjust Fire Advanced Training come in their first unit of assignment. reports, radio calls, and visual commu- The Warrant Officer Training Divi- The Warrant Officer Advanced Course nication techniques to standard. Once sion (WOTD), developed and imple- (WOAC) will have a similar exercise, complete, the Trainees then execute a mented more realistic, rigorous training currently under development, focused 16-event obstacle course with scenario- for the Warrant Officer Basic Course on the pre-deployment and deployment based events throughout in a more re- (WOBC). With the addition of a new sustainment plans for an entire CAB. alistic combat environment. This culmi- field training exercise consisting of a tac- nating event increases stress while also Enlisted Training tical foot march and Forward Arming building confidence in the future Soldiers and Refueling Point (FARP) operation The 128th AB has hosted multiple so that they develop themselves into fully to the course, a 151A Aviation Mainte- Critical Task and Site Selection Boards mission capable Aviation Warfighters. nance Technician is better equipped to (CTSSB) to ensure the development Summary provide immediate support after arrival of quality and relevant training for the to a combat aviation brigade (CAB). 11 Career Management Field (CMF) The Phoenix Brigade has made great The WOTD developed a scenario 15 courses. The board is conducted by strides in its warrant officer and enlisted that causes them to think about how subject matter experts (SME) within Soldier maintenance training programs Army Aviation fits into large scale com- the given CMF and relies heavily on in 2019 and will continue to do so, en- bat operations (LSCO) against a near- input from various CABs. Throughout suring it remains relevant to Army Avi- peer adversary in a multi-domain envi- 2019, four CTSSBs were conducted for ation and the operational force of the ronment (MDO). Specifically, WOTD the 15D, Aircraft Powertrain Repairer, United States military. implemented a capstone training exer- 15B, Aircraft Powerplant Repairer, 15R, cise, where every WOBC student plays AH-64 Attack Helicopter Repairer, and CPT James C. King III is the commander of the role of a Production Control (PC) 15H, Aircraft Pneudraulics Repairer Bravo Company, 1-210th Aviation Regi- Officer for an aviation battalion task courses. In 2020, the brigade is sched- ment, CW5 Patrick A. Black is the Com- force. That student is now responsible for uled to conduct CTSSBs for the follow- mand Chief Warrant Officer and SGM developing a pre-deployment and de- ing MOSs: 15N, Avionic Mechanic and Nicholas D. Burney, Senior Enlisted Ad- ployment sustainment plan that enables 15F, Aircraft Electrician. visor, 128th Aviation Brigade, Joint Base their task force to operate in a contested The 128th AB has been leading AIT Langley-Eustis, VA. ARMY AVIATION Magazine 24 January 31, 2020 NEWS SPOTLIGHT ® OV-1 Mohawk and the Oregon ARNG By MG (Ret) Charles Rosenfel SAVING LIVES SINCE 1981 STILL OUR BEST SELLING PRODUCT ® SKED CONTINUES TO SAVE LIVES

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October 1972, a lone Mohawk departed Fort Rucker, Alabama en route to the Army Aviation Support Facility (AASF) in Salem, Oregon. This was the In beginning of the 1042 Military Intelligence Co. (Aerial Surveillance) of the Oregon Army National Guard. The 1042nd would become one of only six aerial intelligence units focused on detecting the strength, disposition and activity of enemy forces day or night, regardless of weather. UNIVERSAL LITTER While optimized for battlefield surveillance, the ‘weekend warriors’ recognized TIE-DOWN STRAPS™ that the capabilities of the OV-1 had numerous applications in public safety, disaster reduction, transportation planning, and environmental monitoring… NSN: 6530-01-530-3860 it’s utility was greatly expanded. The Oregon Department of Forestry credited the infrared mapping capability of the 1042nd with greatly improving forest fire PATIENT LITTER STRAPS fighting, saving thousands of man hours at major fires, potentially saving many residences in 1973 alone. Agriculture and Water Resources used infrared imagery NSN: 6530-01-536-4145 and detected leakage areas in irrigation canals, the Department of Energy mapped heat loss from campuses and government buildings, and DEQ detected sources of industrial pollution in rivers and streams. This expertise attracted global attention as Mt. St. Helens progressed toward a major eruption on May 18, 1980. Two Mohawks were airborne as the eruption started, followed by over a dozen missions that covered the volcanic activity and its effects that day. Due to this surveillance, St. Helens became the best documented eruption in history…. photos and radar imagery from the Mohawks were shown on national news, and unit members briefed President Carter and the affected State Governors. When the Army retired the OV-1 Mohawk in October 1992, the 20-year history The only Litter Tie-Down Strap of the Oregon Mohawks ended, but the legacy of these units lives on. Mohawk 926, with Airworthiness Release one of the original aircraft, was found in 2016, and with the help of many, including the AAAA Oregon Trail Chapter, restored and returned home. It stands as a tribute (AWR 1330), 3000lb MBS. to the men and women whose innovation and dedication carried Patient Litter Strap, 5000lb. forth the tradition of excellence of Oregon Army Aviation.

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ARMY AVIATION Magazine 25 January 31, 2020 u Tech Talk

In Pursuit of Innovation in Airworthiness By Mr. David B. Cripps

n last January’s edition of I ARMYAVIATION magazine, Mr. Keith Darrow, the Director, Aviation Engineering Directorate (AED) and I reached out to industry members who were potential offerors for the Future Attack Reconnaissance Aircraft (FARA) competitive prototype (CP) contract. WIKIPEDIA COMMONS

We encouraged industry to propose their preferred methods for outcome of extremely safe aircraft systems but on a more ac- assuring appropriate flight safety/airworthiness during the CP celerated schedule and without increased cost of certification. phase, and to collaborate with AED to jointly develop plans Toward that end, AED has established a new senior posi- to achieve a safe CP flight test and demonstration program. I tion of Chief Airworthiness Engineer, which I am fortunate am pleased to report that the five FARA CP performers have to initially hold. My charter is to seek innovation and shape done just that. AED’s Future Vertical Lift (FVL) Division has AED’s future capability to meet the airworthiness demands of assigned dedicated teams to each FARA CP performer, and tomorrow and beyond. Adapting a taxonomy from John Garst- together we have reviewed airworthiness requirements and ka (A Conceptual Framework for Innovation in Capability De- crafted strategies for assuring airworthiness to be formally pre- velopment, see https://apps.dtic.mil/dtic/tr/fulltext/u2/a512355. sented during the upcoming Initial Design and Risk Review pdf#page=34 ), my approach to this will focus on five areas. (IDRR) for each performer. Two performers will soon be se- Concept innovation – examining new approaches to achieve lected to convert their plans into flying prototypes on a very ag- necessary reliability levels of flight- and safety-critical func- gressive schedule. AED will continue to collaborate with each tions, particularly focused on new and emerging technologies. to enable the successful and safe flight tests and demonstra- People innovation – encouraging individual government airwor- tions prior to a subsequent down-select to a single company thiness engineers to adopt new approaches for their roles. for engineering and manufacturing development in the FARA Organization innovation – addressing organizational structur- program of record. al change to address the highest priorities with the constrained AED is intent on introducing innovation into the Army’s workforce. airworthiness assurance processes, not just for FARA, but Process innovation – redefined processes to achieve greater ef- also for the Future Long-Range Assault Aircraft (FLRAA) ficiency and effectiveness. and all other future aircraft developments. Our conventional Technology innovation – making better use of supporting tech- methods for assuring flight safety were simply not designed for nologies to perform the airworthiness engineering functions. the highly complex and often non-deterministic behaviors of In this endeavor, I will be reaching out to academia, industry, emerging technologies. As a result, applying conventional air- and governmental organizations to explore how other domains worthiness approaches to emerging technology systems might with requirements for extremely high reliabilities of critical well result in excessively lengthy and costly qualification and functions are approaching similar challenges and then synthe- certification programs. We need to develop new approaches. sizing how their approaches can be adapted to the airworthi- This realization is in no way a condemnation of the airworthiness mission. If you have recommendations for how AED can ness process as it has evolved to date. To the contrary, the ro- approach airworthiness of the future, please forward them to bustness and effectiveness of the Army’s current airworthiness [email protected] to the system remain significant contributors to the consistently low attention of the AED Chief Airworthiness Engineer, and I’ll class A-C accident rates Army Aviation has experienced over follow up with you. recent years. But our nation’s current strategic situation neces- sitates transition of new technologies into fielded capabilities Mr. David B. Cripps is the chief airworthiness engineer for the in timelines that are much more constrained than we have seen Aviation Engineering Directorate, CCDC Aviation and Missile in generations. Our challenge is to continue achieving the same Center, Redstone Arsenal AL.

ARMY AVIATION Magazine 26 January 31, 2020 ARMY AVIATION Magazine 27 January 31, 2020 u Ask the Flight Surgeon

Platelet-Rich Plasma: Is it for me? By CPT Frank C. Stafford, D.O.

I have had shoulder pain for years and I’ve been are limited to typical daily activities such Q:told I have problems with the muscles and as getting dressed, fixing meals, etc. You should not do any strenuous activity for tendons around the shoulder. I read on the internet that about a week after the procedure. It will Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) can help with this kind of be six to eight weeks before a full assessment of the treatment’s effectiveness can problem. Is that true? Will PRP treatments down me? be determined. Covered or out of pocket? FS: Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) is one no change in healing outcomes. One These injections are usually given by of the newer treatments in the category consistent result from all clinical trials is family physicians, physical medicine of regenerative medicine. It has been that PRP rarely has significant, harmful physicians, and sports-certified physi- used to treat both acute and chronic side effects. The most common was cians who have the appropriate train- tendon and ligament concerns. Tendons pain at the injection site comparable to ing. Of note is that civilian insurance and ligaments are both tough bands of pain from other injections. However, will not pay for these services as it is fibrous connective tissues with tendons occasional severe pain and swelling has not a widely accepted treatment regi- connecting muscles to bones and liga- occurred. Interestingly, PRP has been men. Due to this, out of pocket costs ments connecting bone to bone. Injured shown to be more successful treating range from $500 to $2,000. In the tendons and ligaments heal very slowly certain areas of the body such as the military, it is best to seek out a military and often never return to their pre-injury elbow versus others such as the Achilles provider certified to provide PRP treat- strength. This is mainly due to their poor tendon of the back of the lower leg. Keep ment to ensure Tricare coverage. blood supply that has difficulty deliver- in mind that with PRP treatments there Is this grounding? ing enough cells and repair signaling will be a downing period for observation. chemicals necessary for repair. PRP is Provided that your pain is not distracting, The Aeromedical Policy Letters do created by using the injured individual’s and you have adequate function of the not directly address PRP. The local an- own blood. Once the patient’s blood is injured body part, the PRP local injection esthesia requires a minimum of 12 hours drawn, a centrifuge separates the plate- has little body-wide effects and you will of down time. Pain is potentially limit- lets from the other components of blood. generally be back flying in a few days. ing. If the pain limits egress ability, re- Platelets are round cell fragments that quired range of motion, or distracts you have a central role in blood clotting and How is the treatment from focusing on flying, then you should the immune system. These platelets con- applied? not fly. Pain can be controlled with acet- tain multiple proteins known as growth The treatment can be done in office aminophen without necessarily ground- factors that stimulate cellular growth, where the sample of your blood is prepped ing you. As always, a frank discussion proliferation and healing. Some of these for injection. The provider then uses ul- with your local aeromedical provider is factors encourage the growth of blood trasound to visualize the site for injection necessary to not only learn about how vessels that can increase the blood flow and the area is cleaned and numbed. The PRP may affect your safety in flight but to the area. While other factors activate injection will be placed into the tendon to discuss all your treatment options. cells called fibroblasts that become the or ligament using ultrasound to guide Question for the Flight basic building blocks for tendons and the placement. Once finished, you will be Surgeon? ligaments and take an active role in these observed for a short period of time in of- tissues’ repair. fice to monitor for any concerns. On the If you have a question you would like day of the procedure, you should bring addressed, email it to [email protected]; Benefits or side effects? someone along to drive you home after we’ll try to address it in the future. See Medical researchers believe that the treatment. You can anticipate pain your unit flight surgeon for your personal injecting PRP into the damaged areas at the injection site for at least 1-2 days health issues.The views and opinions of the tendon or ligament delivers after the injection. You may use Tylenol/ offered are those of the author and growth factors and associated chemicals Acetaminophen to control the pain. You researchers and should not be construed to increase healing. Laboratory studies should not use ibuprofen, naproxen, Mo- as an official Department of the Army on tissue samples have demonstrated bic, or other anti-inflammatory drugs for position unless otherwise stated. healing changes. However, clinical trials 7 days prior to and after the procedure. on actual patients have had mixed results Their anti-inflammatory activity could CPT (Dr.) Frank C. Stafford is a flight with some studies indicating significant block the inflammation at the site and surgeon at the School of Army Aviation positive changes and others showing render the shot ineffective. Your activities Medicine, Fort Rucker, AL

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G10215_Army Aviation_8.125x10.875_Solving Today's_PICK.indd 1 12/17/19 9:29 AM Special Focus u Aviation Maintenance/Sustainment Building Aviation Readiness through Repair Cycle Floats By COL John Parchem

rmy leadership recognizes that the current Operational fully equipped and ready. Conceptually, assets turned in for Readiness Float (ORF) program strategy does not depot maintenance and/or repair become the systems used to Aeffectively enable the Army to sustain readiness. replenish the RCF pool to support future requirements. This Therefore, the Army is transitioning to a single maintenance concept is designed to bring increased readiness to the field float concept, the Repair Cycle Float (RCF). The purpose while providing some workload stability as well as maintain of the RCF program is to immediately replace equipment weapon system proficiency for the depots. being inducted for depot-level maintenance so readiness is not adversely affected by system unavailability during repair. Determining RCF Candidates Headquarters, Department of the Army (HQDA) G-4 and Army Regulation 750-1, U.S. Army Material Maintenance the U.S. Army Materiel Command aim to achieve the Army’s Policy, is the governing regulation for the RCF program and priority of sustaining readiness for the total force through this Chapter 8-7, Army maintenance floats, is being updated revised national-level maintenance process. based on this recent policy and process revision. The following factors are considered when determining which assets should What It Is be RCF candidates: The RCF program is a senior leader directed program n Significant repair cycle / long lead supply time comprised of HQDA authorized quantity of select Class VII n Depot level maintenance requirements and Class VIII assets with a standard Line Item Number n High demand for the asset based on historical data and National Stock Number supported by a depot level n Valid requirements through the Five-Year Development or HQDA approved field level maintenance program. The Plan RCF program is a pull and push concept in which assets are n Available inventory to support the RCF quantity maintained at the strategic level to affect equipment readiness n Modern enough to accommodate the latest upgrades rates at the corps/theater level using a one-for-one exchange As depicted in Figure 1, the Army RCF concept is centered of equipment requiring depot level repair. RCF assets are on establishing float assets that are initialized through issued to units to replace systems and equipment turned in for reparable assets being pulled from storage at depots, which are a depot repair program (a supply transaction versus a repair inducted for sustainment level maintenance, and are then kept and return maintenance transaction), ensuring units remain ready for issue from the depot to the field. U.S. ARMY AMCOM GRAPHIC U.S. Figure 1.

ARMY AVIATION Magazine 30 January 31, 2020 Special Focus u Aviation Maintenance/Sustainment force structure decisions. In addition to aircraft A-RCF assets, AMCOM is working with Aviation Ground Support Equipment (AGSE) Product Offices to determine if there are viable float assets available for systems like the Auxiliary Ground Power Unit, Standard Aircraft Towing Systems and the Generic Aircraft Nitrogen Generators. The A-RCF program would be executed similarly for all available AGSE float assets. The A-RCF program applies to all components; the FY20 implementation is delineated in the pending RCF EXORD with Aviation Annex. The request transaction requirements are as follows: Units will request A-RCF to meet operational requirements through their chain of command; corps/theater will manage fleet/system operational readiness rates and approve A-RCF transaction requests; Army Commands/Army Service Component Commands/Direct Reporting Units will approve all A-RCF transactions via command appointed A-RCF coordinators/managers and subordinate corps level managers; DAMO-AV will review, validate, approve and centrally manage A-RCF requirements; and AMCOM will maintain A-RCF assets and issue or exchange the floats based on DAMO-AV priorities and published transfer directives. When multiple requests are received for limited A-RCF assets, Figure 2. HQDA 3/5/7 (DAMO-AV) will adjudicate the prioritization of units based on mission requirements. As previously mentioned, a secondary effect of the RCF In the near term, the RCF concept will be approached dif- program will be the improved stabilization of the Army’s ferently for Aviation units where Acquisition Project Offices Organic Industrial Base (OIB) which impacts depot readiness. manage Aviation assets that are not yet fully fielded and are The OIB is a critical component of the strategic support area further centrally managed by DA G3/5/7, DA Management in support of multi-domain operations. Ideally, the A-RCF Office – Aviation (DAMO-AV). As compared with ground strategy for both enduring and future fleets would be to have systems, Army Aviation does not have unserviceable aircraft sufficient quantities of all MDS aircraft available for issue assets being stored at a depot awaiting repair and have not pre- and in a sustainment maintenance program at the depot. viously had allocated RCF assets. Aircraft availability is cur- This ensures that replenishment assets are on-hand and in rently a limiting factor in resourcing Aviation RCF (A-RCF) the pipeline should they be needed in support of Large-Scale assets for most Mission/Design/Series (MDS) aircraft. Combat Operations (LSCO). This also ensures the depot is In execution, A-RCF will replace Class VII equipment better postured for surge capabilities and capacities that will being inducted for depot-level maintenance or be issued to fill be needed to sustain the increased replenishment rates LSCO higher Army requirements so that Aviation readiness will not will demand. be adversely affected by the unavailability of aircraft during As the Aviation enterprise matures the A-RCF program sustainment or extended field level maintenance or repairs. for both the current fleet of manned and unmanned aircraft A-RCF assets may be issued to fill higher Army requirements, as well as the Future Vertical Lift (FVL) fleet, adequate float such as: calculations and system procurement will inform required n Attrition replacement (crash / battle damage) annual depot sustainment program types and quantities. n Unscheduled sustainment level repair replacement Accuracy in this process not only enables a better program (estimated completion is greater than 180 days) objective memorandum cycle estimates for sustainment n Planned sustainment repair replacement (estimated programs and parts forecasting, it also allows depots the lead completion date is greater than 180 days) time to prepare and adapt for future workloads as well as establish n Test bed aircraft surge requirement capital investment program requirements for equipment and n Training base aircraft surge requirement facility modernization and ensures the workforce is trained and Based on the Army’s plan to have RCF programs initially postured to execute the necessary programs. operationally capable in the 4th Quarter of FY20, the Aviation DA, AMCOM, the Aviation Program Executive Office, enterprise will establish the first two UH-60L assets as A-RCF and the Army Futures Command FVL Cross Functional next June with aircraft fresh off the L-to-L Rebuild line at Team must consider, and be nested together on, a cohesive Corpus Christi Army Depot. These aircraft will be maintained long-term A-RCF strategy. Industry does not have the as flyable by a regionally appropriate U.S. Aviation and Missile capability to surge to meet the rapid replenishment demands Command (AMCOM) Logistic Readiness Center–Aviation of LSCO. If the Aviation enterprise does not get the strategy until they are allocated. right, unit readiness will be impacted and the OIB will not be capable, modernized and postured to surge to enable the Resourcing the Future achievement of multi-domain dominance by 2035. DAMO-AV, with input from the Acquisition Project Offices, will determine how to resource future enduring fleet A-RCF assets with additional quantities and other COL John Parchem is the Operations and Plans OIC for the MDS aircraft based on fielding plans and pending Aviation AMCOM Logistics Center at Redstone Arsenal, AL.

ARMY AVIATION Magazine 31 January 31, 2020 Special Focus u Aviation Maintenance/Sustainment

Changing the Maintenance Paradigm- A Time for Innovation and Opportunities By COL David K. Almquist and Mr. Thomas J. Barthel

e have all heard, read and Army organizations and their respec- zation Meeting held at Fort Rucker, discussed the multiple ef- tive chains of command. The Army AL. Within the AESM construct, the W forts within Army Aviation Aviation Enterprise Synchronization U.S. Army Aviation and Missile Com- to increase our current fleet aviation Model (AESM) working groups and mand’s (AMCOM) Commander has system readiness rates; transition to- the Army Aviation Enterprise Sustain- been identified as the Army Aviation wards peer-threat, Large Scale Com- ment Strategy (AAESS) are the solu- Enterprise Sustainment (AAES) inte- bat Operations (LSCO) across multiple tions to this complex integration. grator to oversee the integration of the domains and modernize our aviation AAES sustainment efforts across vari- material solutions into a Future Ver- AESM ous AESM working groups. Addition- tical Lift (FVL) maneuver capability. The AESM consists of 12 inter- ally, the AMCOM G-3/5 is assigned This is a very complex undertaking re- connected working groups, a Coun- to lead the Army Aviation Enterprise quiring an organization that supports cil of Colonels and culminates with Sustainment - Working Group (AAES- the Aviation Branch and the Army decision-making through the AESM WG). The AESM Sustainment working Aviation Enterprise by integrating the General Officer Steering Committee, group follows the current Army Avia- necessary materiel development efforts also known as the Six-Pack of Aviation tion Enterprise Sustainment Strategy with a modern aviation sustainment General Officers. The AESM work- that aligns with the Army Modern- force and capability. The integration ing groups report actions and issues ization, Aviation Branch Training, and required spans multiple institutional at a Quarterly Aviation Synchroni- Aviation Modernization Strategies.

ARMY AVIATION Magazine 32 January 31, 2020 AAESS ogy. However, their effectiveness in the The AAESS focuses on aviation sus- multi-domain battlespace will be signif- tainment readiness, specifically within icantly limited if we have the same lo- its logistics elements, the achievement gistics burdens, outdated land disparate of five main objectives: Expedition- logistics information systems and other ary Aviation Force, Reduced Logistics known sustainment capability gaps that Footprint, Increased Organic Capabil- exist today. No matter how robust, le- ity, Improved Operational Availability thal, far-reaching, agile and rapid our and Decreased Life Cycle Costs. The aviation system solutions become, that combined power of the AESM con- capability is null and void if our avia- struct, and the AMCOM led AAES- tion sustainment forces cannot reach WG efforts guided by the AAESS and recover a downed-aircraft or main- further focuses the institutional Army tain, fuel and supply aircraft throughout Aviation Enterprise on improving avia- the battlefield. We must have the abil- tion maneuver sustainment, and its lo- ity to maintain Army Aviation on the gistics support elements that enable battlefield with our current sustainment projecting aviation combat power with forces (manned, equipped and trained) the same speed, agility and reach as using Army tactical supply/distribution our maneuver force systems. That said, channels while repositioning multiple it is essential to note that the Army times within hours to avoid peer enemy Aviation Enterprise must recognize the threats and negate the enemy’s ability to need for change to facilitate a reduction compromise our logistics capability. This in current fleet sustainment efforts and should be sobering and requires an in- those that will be required to sustain fu- tegrated call to action to address known ture army aviation materiel solutions. sustainment and logistics capability gaps with intensive Doctrine Organization Critical Need Training Materiel Leadership Person- Why is the AESM and identifying nel Facilities – Policy analysis and solu- a lead Aviation Enterprise Sustainment tions executed with cross-organization- Integration organization so crucial for al integration. These sustainment gaps Army Aviation to defeat a peer adver- have also been noted areas of concern sary (or combined peer adversaries) dur- during recent Aviation Strategic Port- ing LSCOs? It is critical that Army Avi- folio Analysis and Review discussions U.S. ARMY PHOTO BY CHARLES ROSEMOND U.S. ation sustainment and logistics systems regarding the requirement to also mod- U.S. Soldiers with 1st Battalion, 3rd Aviation receive the same modernization scrutiny, ernize our sustainment solutions - on Regiment (Attack Reconnaissance), 12th fidelity and technology leaps that are be- pace with our new weapon systems. Combat Aviation Brigade, conduct routine ing realized during the technology and Furthermore, both current Army maintenance on an AH-64 Apache helicopter prototyping phases of our next-genera- Aviation and FVL fleets must co-exist June 28, 2019, at Katterbach Army Airfield in tion of Army aircraft. Future fleets will both in garrisons and on the battlefield Ansbach, Germany. go further and faster across the LSCO for at least the next 20 years unless we battlefield and wield incredible technol- reduce current fleets and increase FVL

ARMY AVIATION Magazine 33 January 31, 2020 system production. Thus, an integrated must be developed that are truly expedi- future sustainment approach and robust tionary, highly mobile and designed for sustainment force modernization is worst-case tactical situations with con- Warriors critical to allow us to afford both fleet’s sideration to analog capability back-ups. capabilities. So, what do we do now? Based on current, known threats, the To The One effort within the current fleet is cyber and space domains will be highly to afford our Senior Army Aviation contested on future battlefields. Army Workforce leadership with additional sustainment aviation sustainment solutions must ad- maintenance options. The systems dress our current over-reliance on multi- developed many years ago require a ple, stand-alone, web-based-commercial simple yes or no answer regarding diagnostic tools and logistics informa- NASHVILLE sustaining current fleet airframe life as tion systems; overly complex digital it ages. The recapitalization (RECAP) computing infrastructure and systems; decision at a certain point in the proprietary materiel technology and current fleet lifecycle was previously time requirements to repair very com- Army Aviation’s only option to manage plex systems. These technologies also fleet age and overall airframe health. require huge digital networks, inter- AMCOM through coordination across connectivity and infrastructure power the Aviation Enterprise has developed requirements both on and off the bat- several fleet airframe management tlefield. Furthermore, we must address options that enable more effective fleet proprietary, non-open source technolo- health management while supporting gies on our weapon systems that require Transitioning from aviation modernization efforts. distant technical support (Contract Figure 1 depicts one Army Aviation Field Service Representative/Contrac- military to civilian life? sustainment maintenance option that tor/Original Equipment Manufacturer includes all components and can be reach back, etc.). These current sustain- Resume reviewers on site applied to current and future fleets: ment gaps exacerbate the degradation of Reset/Stir, Aircraft Inspection and organic, field level Soldier effectiveness to advise job seekers! Maintenance Schedule, Overhaul/ including sustainment maintenance and Rebuild and RECAP (or REMAN). We depot-forward capabilities. must make difficult decisions in order to The Army Aviation Sustainment En- REGISTER TODAY! sustain the current fleet and provide the terprise is undergoing multiple transfor- warriorstotheworkforcebna.net developers of the new aviation systems mations. The only way to ensure we will the same options and include them in place modernized, effective aviation sus- Hiring Event requirement document builds. tainment capacity and capability on an The array of sustainment options LSCO battlefield is to integrate our avi- Booth #3211 will ensure effective management of ation sustainment force modernization resources and improve fleet health efforts with the same fidelity afforded to Thursday 4/23/20 while meeting the AAESS objectives our Aviation maneuver force modern- of improved operational availability and ization. The Army Aviation Enterprise Friday 4/24/20 decreasing life-cycle costs. The options has a unique opportunity to effectively also allow appropriate sustainment of the integrate all the incredible current and Presented in association with current fleet increasing viability without future aviation materiel systems within HH impeding the modernized fleet(s) modernized and effective sustainment H as they come online. This is just one systems. The AESM construct allows operaTion effort that Army Aviation is pursuing for comprehensive integration within sTand doWn to close aviation sustainment gaps and the Army Aviation Enterprise. The Avi- continually seek modern solutions to ation Sustainment Enterprise partners Tenneessee known sustainment challenges. using the Army Aviation Enterprise H SERVING VETERANS H Sustainment Strategy will allow proper, Future Systems Challenges cost-effective modernized alignment of American Thus, incorporating the Army Avia- aviation sustainment forces that enable Freedom tion Enterprise Sustainment Strategy our maneuver forces and allow for the Foundation into modern sustainment systems en- transition from our current fleet to FVL. gineering and development and providing materiel solutions that meet the AAESS five strategic objectives also COL David Almquist is the G-3/5, provides solutions and options to close (Operations, Plans and Strategy) and Mr. multiple aviation sustainment gaps. Thomas Barthel is the Aviation Enterprise Some of the challenges that future sys- Sustainment Integration Lead for the U.S. quad-a.org/20Summit tems must overcome are in the realm of Army Aviation and Missile Life Cycle #20SUMMIT aviation sustainment capability and ca- Management Command (AMCOM) pacity modernization. Future solutions G-3/5 at Redstone Arsenal, AL.

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ARMY AVIATION Magazine 35 January 31, 2020 Special Focus u Aviation Maintenance/Sustainment Getting Left of Readiness Drivers – Pushing Predictive Analysis in the Supply Chain

By Ms. Debbie Daniel and Mr. Fred W. Pieper, Jr.

he U.S. Army Aviation and Mis- of these metrics prove useful, but only to materials and/or shortfalls in available sile Command (AMCOM) is a certain extent, and they all have one industrial capacity, the Army sometimes T driving forward and challenging thing in common – they are rearward needs to forecast supply demand three to the status quo; and that is readily pres- looking. These metrics all measure, or five years out. By identifying the correct ent in optimizing the supply chain. The compare, events in the past and histori- data in the appropriate business area and following article describes the Army’s cally have not been good predictors of connecting the data from multiple busi- efforts to develop a predictive analysis future performance. The right applica- ness areas, the Army can develop predic- capability integral to the supply chain tion and utilization of artificial intelli- tive analytics that will drive insight and management. The effort to develop gence (AI) can help the Army better an- actions throughout the supply chain. the predictive analysis capability in the alyze the available data, identify patterns Through the selective implementation of supply chain will span and engage all and trends and assist the Army to make AI, the Army will develop real-time vis- sustainment logistics business areas in- decisions based on desired outcomes. ibility into inventory at rest and in mo- cluding, Business and Finance; Supply tion, and improve the precision of supply Chain Execution; Supply Chain Plan- Early ID is Paramount availability and drive continual improve- ning; Product Logistics Management; Early identification of readiness driv- ment throughout the supply chain. and Maintenance and Remanufacture. ers (items that could potentially go into A few of the factors that can negatively The Army has metrics across all its a negative supply position adversely im- affect supply availability include protract- business areas of operation to include, pacting unit readiness) is of paramount ed ALTs, lengthy PLTs, repair lead-times, but not limited to, Supply Availability importance to maintaining the sup- delinquent deliveries, reductions in repair (SA); Performance to Promise; Admin- ply availability necessary to keep our programs, contracts, safety messages and istrative/Production Lead-Times (ALT weapon systems in the fight. Due to the fluctuations in fielding or modification and PLT); and On-Time Delivery. Each long lead times associated with certain schedules. Developing the ability to immediately identify and analyze the possible impact of these factors on SA would enable immediate action to mitigate the impact of such events occurring. The AMCOM Logistics Center (ALC) strives to refine the logic for predicting future readiness drivers. It is this effort that drives the ALC to look at AI applications for the supply chain, to include Machine Learning (ML). AI makes it possible for machines to learn from experience, adjust to new inputs and perform human-like tasks. ML can analyze complex data and establish current patterns and future trends. AI augments the ALC’s abilities and makes us better at what we do. AI algorithms learn differently than humans, they look at things differently. AI algorithms can see relationships and patterns that escape humans. In turn, a human/AI partnership offers the following opportunities: n Brings analytics to industries and domains where it’s currently underutilized. n Improves the performance of existing analytic technologies, such as computer

AMCOM GRAPHIC vision and time series analysis.

ARMY AVIATION Magazine 36 January 31, 2020 U.S. Army PFC Tess Sandoval assigned to 2nd Squadron, 6th Calvary Regiment, 25th Combat Aviation Brigade work on an AH- 64 at Wheeler Army Airfield, Hawaii, Aug. 25, 2019. U.S. ARMY PHOTO BY 1ST. LT. RYAN DEBOOY) RYAN LT. ARMY PHOTO BY 1ST. U.S. n Breaks down economic barriers, in- ALC team has developed a Data Quali- opportunity to connect data across mul- cluding language and translation barriers. ty Assessment Tool (DQAT). The better tiple business areas we also connect with n Augments existing abilities and the provisioning of accurate data deter- business systems throughout the indus- makes us better at what we do. mines the success of the supply chain’s trial base, specifically, OEMs. We are n Gives us better vision, better under- ability to support the Warfighters working to connect data from various standing, better memory and much more. maintaining our weapon systems. The business areas in order to source, process DQAT increases the speed at which the and understand that data. Ultimately, Supply Chain Optimization Efforts ALC can review provisioning data, sig- the ALC strives to more accurately fore- The ALC’s supply chain optimiza- nificantly reduces the number of human cast future supply demands. tion efforts are multi-faceted. First, the errors and measures the quality of Orig- Early identification of readiness driv- ALC is currently developing the basic inal Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) ers is of paramount importance to main- logic for identifying the correct data to data deliveries over time, increasing our taining the supply availability necessary analyze. Second, the ALC has partnered confidence in the data and improving to keep our weapon systems in the fight. with Gartner Incorporated, a leading the provisioning process overall. The Getting left of those readiness drivers is research and advisory company, Gartner data accuracy improvements are foun- our primary mission, and a formidable is connecting the ALC with companies dational in optimizing the supply chain one at that. Bringing predictive analysis that are already utilizing AI as well as and directly supports the efforts to de- to the Army’s supply chain management companies just beginning the AI jour- velop predictive analysis tools for the is what we need to do in order to pre- ney. Third, the ALC is pursuing a proof supply chain. Once we have developed pare our sustainment logistics business of concept with a local company in the effective predictive analysis tools, we can area to support large-scale combat op- Huntsville, Alabama area. This local more rapidly get left of readiness drivers. erations in the future, against a peer or company will work with the ALC to in- As the Army implements the En- near-peer threat. Getting left of readi- tegrate AI into a supply chain forward- terprise Resource Planning System and ness drivers means staying a step ahead looking tool, thus providing a predictive improves the Logistics Modernization of the threat. analytical tool. The ALC is deliberately Program, the ALC is well postured to embracing AI. take advantage of AI applications to op- A fundamental tenet of a successful timize the supply chain. AI has several Mr. Fred W. Pieper, Jr. is the deputy executive supply chain is the accuracy of the data applications in the supply chain, such director and Ms. Debbie Daniel is with upon which the supply chain is depen- as collecting information/data, supply the Materiel Management Directorate of dent. Provisioning for parts, compo- and demand planning, data analysis, the AMCOM Logistics Center of the U.S. nents and assemblies is heavily reliant materiel distribution and warehouse Army Aviation and Missile Command on clean, accurate data; to that end, the management. As the ALC takes every (AMCOM) at Redstone Arsenal, AL.

ARMY AVIATION Magazine 37 January 31, 2020 Next Generation Power: The Aviation Turbine Engines Project Office Update By COL Roger D. Kuykendall erations in regions with high-hot flight conditions. The Improved Turbine Engine Pro- gram (ITEP), one of Army Aviation’s top modernization priorities, will regain lost capability and provide affordable, reliable power to the Army’s enduring platforms and power FARA, one of the Army’s top six modernization efforts. ITEP is currently in the Engineering and Manu- facturing Development (EMD) Phase of acquisition after achieving a success-

ALL GRAPHICS – THE AVIATION TURBINE ENGINES PROJECT OFFICE AVIATION THE ALL GRAPHICS – ful Milestone B decision and selecting General Electric to design, develop, and deliver the T901 engine. ITEP com- The GE T901 engine will regain capabilities lost pleted Milestone B in record time, two due to weight gain and provide enhanced power months ahead of schedule, when the to Army Aviation’s enduring and future aircraft. Army Contracting Command (ACC), Redstone awarded the EMD contract viation is entering an unrivalled working together holistically, along with to GE Aviation on 1 February 2019 for modernization period with the common power technologies that can be their T901 turbine engine. The contract, A emergence of rapidly maturing employed across the platforms. valued at $517,357,800 was awarded in power technologies. Recent advance- support of the ATE Project Office to ments in battery, generator, and engine The Improved Turbine Engine (ITE) design, test, and qualify Army Aviation’s technology offer real near-term capabil- The current powerhouse for the next generation turboshaft engine as part ity increases. On the horizon, hybrid, Apache and Black Hawk helicopters is of the Army’s aggressive modernization More Electric Aircraft (MEA), and all the General Electric (GE) T700 turbine efforts. GE has been incentivized to ac- electric technologies will conceivably engine which was designed and built in celerate the schedule of development to change the way we think about and the early 1970s. Over the last 40 years, ensure this capability reaches the hands build helicopters. The potential op- the Black Hawk and Apache helicopters of Soldiers as quickly as possible. portunity, presented by these ground- have been upgraded numerous times to The GE T901 is a 3,000 SHP class breaking technologies, to increase reach enhance lethality to defeat ever-chang- engine designated for the H-60 Black and lethality in our enduring fleets is ing adversaries. However, with each new Hawk, AH-64E Apache, and the significant. Equally, if not more im- system came increased weight. This un- FARA. The T901 will provide signifi- portant, is the capability increase they addressed weight gain directly impacted cant fuel savings and power enhance- will provide the Army’s Future Vertical the lift, range, and maneuverability of ment over the – 701D, world-wide Lift (FVL) platforms and the resound- each platform, especially during op- performance @6K/950, modular design ing dominance that it will afford Army Aviation in Multi-Domain Operations. Army Aviation is carefully evaluating how many can be efficiently integrated to provide power solutions needed today and certainly in the future. To address the increasing margin between power available and power required, the ATE Project Office is developing the GE T901 Improved Turbine Engine for the Apache and Black Hawk helicopters. The GE T901 will also be the engine for the Future Attack Reconnais- sance Aircraft (FARA). Additionally, the ATE Project Office is also moving towards overseeing comprehensive power management for Army Aviation. Instead of focusing only on the turbine engine, the ATE Project Office is restructuring to provide power solutions that incorpo- rate the various aircraft power systems The demand for electrical power capability will drastically increase over the next 30 years. ARMY AVIATION Magazine 38 January 31, 2020 Holistic power management of integrated electrical power systems will provide enduring and future Army aircraft with the reach, lethality, protection, and sustainment needed for MDO. that enables field level repair, and lower systems offline. A holistic power man- density, and improved capability for fu- operation and sustainment costs. agement system would efficiently pool ture power demands. Research is also The next milestone for ITEP will available electrical power and automati- being conducted to find and analyze an be the Critical Design Review (CDR) cally prioritize power demands eliminat- airworthy APU for inflight use that can scheduled for 3QTR FY2020, followed ing the need for power shedding and sig- be integrated onto current platforms. by First Engine to Test (FETT) sched- nificantly reducing pilot workload. uled for 3QTR 2021. Currently, the ATE Project Office is The Future closely tracking the performance and The development of the GE T901 ITE Electrical Power Systems readiness of electrical power systems to will significantly reduce the gap between Our current rotary wing platforms, identify significant advances in power power required and power available for depending on the circumstances, lack ad- electronics, energy storage, power gen- the enduring Black Hawk and Apache equate power margins today. With future eration, and power management systems fleets while the integration of ITE into power demands increasing, it will only that could be leveraged in the near term. the Army’s FARA will ensure Army exacerbate the situation. At present, ro- Quickly leveraging technology includes Aviation’s next generation rotary wing tary wing aircraft depend on turbine en- consideration of rapid fielding through platform is a Multi-Domain Operation gine capability as their main propulsion off-the-shelf commercially available ready asset available to the Warfighter. At source. Batteries, generators, and Auxil- technology and utilizing rapid contract- the same time, as industry and commer- iary Power Units (APUs) provide limited ing vehicles, such as Other Transactional cial Aviation continue to mature more electrical support for specific tasks with Authorities (OTAs). efficient power generation and storage little to no interface. For example, current Battery technology is a central focus systems while developing groundbreak- battery storage capability is insufficient since electrical power systems are heavi- ing hybrid and all electric systems, the to meet the aircraft’s electrical require- ly reliant on energy storage systems. The ATE Project Office will posture itself, as ments for emergency situations. Also, ATE Project Office is currently pursu- the PEO Aviation lead, to leverage new while APUs provide abundant electrical ing a Common Aviation Battery for en- power system technologies that will en- power during ground operations they during platforms, FVL, Unmanned Air- hance Army Aviation’s ability to support provide minimal benefit once airborne craft Systems, and Fixed Wing aircraft. the Warfighter. The paradigm shift to and impose a significant weight burden. A recent call for white papers was issued holistic power management will present The growing power margin deficiency, by Aviation and Missile Technology greater opportunities to increase reach in part, results from how aircraft utilize Consortium (AMTC) based on a bat- and lethality in the current Aviation force their various power systems. tery specification written by the ATE structure while realistically exploring the Holistic power management provides Project Office as part of a competitive possibility of developing next generation numerous advantages that can benefit prototyping effort for a common battery weapons systems, to include directed en- platforms now and, in the future,. At solution; a contract award is expected ergy weapons. present, if aircraft power demands exceed in January 2020. The ATE Project Of- the power being generated, the pilot is fice has also drafted specifications for COL Roger Kuykendall is the Aviation forced to make power shedding deci- a ~60KVA oil-cooled Common Gen- Turbine Engines Project Manager sions. The pilot must prioritize and then erator offering advanced technology to within the Program Executive Office for manually begin taking less important achieve better reliability, better power Aviation, Redstone Arsenal, AL. ARMY AVIATION Magazine 39 January 31, 2020 From the Field u The Significance of Multi-Component Solutions for Combatant Command (CCMD) Aviation Requirements By MAJ Marvin L. “Lee” Chase and MAJ Thomas F. Pratt

s we operate in an era of “sister” Theater Fixed Wing Company Aviation, October 2016), and the pillar reduced forces, funding, and at Wiesbaden Army Airfield, Germany. of Lieutenant General Frederick B. A equipment, we must utilize Taking the initiative, I reached out and Hodges III, former Commanding Multi-Component Solutions for CCMD called Major Thomas F. Pratt, then General, United States Army Europe, Aviation Requirements, in order to commander of E/1-214th Aviation of “integrating Army Reserve/National efficiently execute full-spectrum Regiment, introduced myself, and asked Guard,” Tom and I began collaborating. PERSONAL PHOTO BY MAJ LEE CHASE, U.S. ARMY U.S. PERSONAL PHOTO BY MAJ LEE CHASE,

2-228th (Reserve Component) and 1-214th (Active Component) Aviation Regiments integrated at Wiesbaden Army Airfield, Germany for Exercise SABRE GUARDIAN 2017.

operations across the Homeland and for his assistance. Without hesitation, SABRE GUARDIAN abroad. Per Army Directive 2012-08, Tom launched a C-12 and his team Following several e-mails and “the Army will ensure that the total recovered our aircraft, flew it back to telephone discussions about this force is organized, trained, sustained, Germany, and repaired it for us. This concept, I travelled to Germany in equipped, and employed to support event commenced a relationship that September 2016 to meet in person combatant commander requirements.” led to our developing and executing with Tom Pratt for the first time. Our In July 2016, while commanding Multi-Component Solutions for CCMD initial meet and greet quickly evolved C/2-228th Aviation Regiment Aviation Requirements. into us creating courses of action (United States Army Reserve), one Based upon Army Directive 2012- suitable to send through our respective of our C-12 aircraft experienced a 08, the Army Total Force Policy, commands, accelerating a battalion maintenance issue in Scotland during the command model of Brigadier level commander to commander a transoceanic crossing from Europe General Scott R. Morcomb, former follow up discussion, and preempting to the United States. After exploring Commanding General, Army Reserve preparations for our companies to multiple options, we determined that Aviation Command, of “encouraging mutually support Exercise SABRE the most feasible means of recovering joint missions and joint training GUARDIAN in the summer of 2017. and repairing the aircraft was through exercises with sister services and This company level engagement support from our Active Component multi-component brethren” (Army soon grew to the general officer level.

ARMY AVIATION Magazine 40 January 31, 2020 The outcome was that 2-228th Avia- tion Regiment (Reserve Component) executed three rotations of Overseas Deployment Training in the Euro- Army Aviation Hall of Fame pean Command (EUCOM) Area of INDUCTION BANQUET Responsibility. I led the first rotation, consisting of a 14 troop/4 C-12 trans- Thursday, April 23, 6-9 PM atlantic crossing and complete integration into 1-214th Aviation Regiment (Active Component) operations, providing Multi-Component Solutions for EUCOM Aviation Requirements ISO Exercise SABRE GUARDIAN 2017. SABRE GUARDIAN is the premier training event for USAREUR and partner nations throughout Europe that builds readiness and improves interoperability under a unified command, executing a full range of military missions to support the security and stability of the Black Sea region. Tak- ing place in Hungary, Romania, and Bulgaria, SABRE GUARDIAN in- 2020 INDUCTEES volves more than 25,000 troops from LTC Ace Alan Cozzalio (Deceased) over 20 Allied/Partner nations.. The results were impressive. In less CW5 Douglas M. Englen than one year, our respective theater SGM Gregory M. Chambers PERSONAL PHOTO BY MAJ LEE CHASE, U.S. ARMY U.S. PERSONAL PHOTO BY MAJ LEE CHASE, fixed wing companies from separate components and continents built an enduring, long term relationship. It 2020 Army Aviation Mission Solutions Summit met the intent of Army Total Force Policy and two commanding generals plus it achieved robust support for ground force commanders in exercise SABRE GUARDIAN 2017. Of note, the relationship between these units continues to this day. In the summer of 2019, they again supported SABRE GUARDIAN, executing integrated operations for the third year. With decreased personnel and budgets, the Army will certainly rely ever more on its Reserve Components. By integrating the Active and Reserve Components at home and overseas, we operate in accordance with Army Total Force Policy. Additionally, this continued interaction and integration can certainly lead to the next level of warfighting effectiveness both at home and abroad. The significance of Multi-Component Solutions for CCMD Aviation Requirements is to capably execute full-spectrum operations around the globe.

MAJ Lee Chase is currently an Army attaché to the Defense Intelligence Agency, Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling, Washington, DC and MAJ Thomas Pratt is currently assigned to Army Test Evaluation Command, Future Vertical Lift Division, Aberdeen Proving Ground, Maryland.

ARMY AVIATION Magazine 41 January 31, 2020 From the Field u 1st Armored Division Combat Aviation Brigade Utilizes New Refueling Operations to Ensure Readiness By CPT Matthew Giersdorf

he Army mission remains While Task Force Iron Eagles added increases the capacity and flexibility to to deploy, fight and win our these vehicles for utilization that em- provide Class III (B) at outlining areas T nation’s wars by providing ploys refueling and bulk storage opera- with efficiency. With four R11 trucks, ready, prompt, and sustained land tions in austere environments through- the task force commander can support dominance by Army forces across the out Afghanistan, there is another aspect. and employ four FARPs with a total of full spectrum of conflicts as part of the The R11, with its mobility, cuts down 12 personnel, instead of the previous Joint Force. The 1st Armored Division on wet wing refueling operations. This 20-24 personnel that would be needed Combat Aviation Brigade from Fort allows up to 6,000 gallons of fuel to be to sustain 2-4 FARPs. dispersed at one time. The R11 allows the task force to deploy in an austere environment for lasting land power that is required by current mission aviation assets that are organic to the CAB. Training Task Force Iron Eagles has conducted training and combat operations in order to utilize the R11. The training was conducted by Iron Eagles’ 92F (Petroleum Supply Specialists) levels 10-30 and 88M (Motor Transport Op- erator) levels 10-20. This enabled our U.S. ARMY 1AD CAB PHOTO U.S.

Soldiers to understand the capabilities ARMY 1AD CAB PHOTO U.S. An A/S 32-R11 fuel truck is being loaded onto a of the vehicle, as well as the necessary An Airman briefs instructions to task force Desert C-130 aircraft during a training exercise. maintenance and employment of the Knights petroleum specialists during a training fuel system. The 92Fs were required to exercise. conduct a five-day intense training program where Soldiers performed opera- Bliss, Texas, Forward Task Force Iron tions and readiness training, to include Results Eagles, is doing just that. By utilizing loading and unloading, with the R11 As the Army looks past the Army operations with CL III (B) fuel assets, during day and night. Soldiers trained 2020 vision, the use of the R11 for harbored by the mobilization of the with Bulk transfer, wet wing transfer combat aviation brigades cannot be United States Air Force type A/S and truck to truck transfers as well as overlooked. The R11 needs to be or- 32-R11 Fuel Trucks, Task Force Iron cold and hot refueling of Army Aircraft ganic to the CAB for expeditionary Eagles can support the battlefield organic to the CAB. operations because it provides the commander. combat power of warfighting func- Where We Are Now tions. It enables CABs to accomplish Equipment The maintenance plan with the 91J unified actions, as defined by ADP 3-0 The USAF type A/S 32-R11 is a (Quartermaster and chemical equip- and JP 3-0. In conclusion, the utiliza- fuel servicing tank truck that the Avia- ment repairer) and 91B (wheeled vehicle tion of the R11 and enabling our Sol- tion community is now using and allows mechanic) was done in accordance with diers to effectively use it, give the CAB commanders to anticipate storage and the current footprint of maintainers. The the ability to conduct expeditionary Forward Arming and Refueling Point maintenance and repair of the R11 is still operations to known and unknown (FARP) flexibility. The R11 enables currently in the validation process. An- battlefields, enhancing the lethality of forces to have a mobile FARP that has a other identified issue is that the Global the Joint Operations and warfighting larger storage capacity as well as a larger Combat Support System does not have functions. pumping system for faster refueling, repair parts. Iron Eagles, instead, utilized which makes the mission far simpler. the All Things are Possible program by The R11 requires less equipment and GPC to acquire the parts in order to CPT Matthew Giersdorf is a graduate of personnel compared to Bags and 350 maintain and repair the R11s. Ordnance Corp BOLC and the Logistics GPMs with fuel separators. The R11 Despite the challenges, the R11 in- Captain Career course, currently serving has provided a way to improve how the creases the ability of the battlefield and as the deputy support operations officer for CAB will refuel rotary and fixed wing the task force commander to extend the 1st Armored Division Combat Avia- aircraft in theater. the operational reach of the unit. It also tion Brigade at Fort Bliss, TX.

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CW2 Andrew J. Sines MAJ Benjamin F. Stork SSG Steven C. Gillis A Troop, 3rd Squadron, 6th Battalion, 4th Battalion, 6th Cavalry Regiment 101st Aviation Regiment 160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment Task Force Heavy CAV 101st Combat Aviation Brigade (Airborne) 1st Armored Division Fort Campbell, KY Joint Base Lewis-McChord, WA FOB Fenty, Afghanistan MAJ Benjamin F. Stork, DO, MPH, distin- SSG Steven Gillis exemplifies the qualities CW2 Andrew J. Sines represents the guished himself as the Task Force (TF) possessed by the best of Army Flight epitome of a professional whose technical Surgeon, Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan in Medics; intellect, unwavering dedication and tactical intellect formulate the essence support of Operations RESOLUTE SUPPORT to patient care, and tenacity for results. As of what is demanded from an aviator and a and FREEDOM’S SENTINEL and through his a Fully Mission Qualified medic with the leader within the Warrant Officer Corps. CW2 initiative and dedication at home station. As 160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment Sines served as the only AH-64D Instructor officer-in-charge of the Aviation Consolidated (Airborne), he exceeds the expectations of Pilot forward deployed with Task Force Heavy Aid Station, he was responsible for over 700 a flight medic by continuing to save lives Cav and was charged to fulfill the role of Soldiers serving under TF Shadow as well during combat operations, improving his Troop Standardization Pilot where he was as over 500 Soldiers of TF Lethal. While and his teammate’s skillsets, and working directly responsible for the management deployed he submitted for and was accepted seamlessly with other medical assets of an Aircrew Training Program consisting to present original research and policy on for planning and coordinating care for of 30 rated AH-64D crewmembers. At a Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) at the Eu- operations. In 2019, SSG Gillis completed pace never equaled, Andy reinvigorated the ropean Congress of Aerospace Medicine in more than 27 combat missions, over 250 AH-64D Pilot-in-Command (PC) program Prague, Czech Republic. His research will flight hours (primarily in combat), and was in concert with the Air Mission Commander be incorporated into new OSA Aeromedical awarded the Silver Star and is currently (AMC) program which concurrently procured Policy Letters. CPT Stork flew over 40 hours pending a second Silver Star for his heroic 12 PCs and 5 AMCs over the course of supporting infiltration, battlefield circulation, actions while deployed to Afghanistan. seven months, and thus marked the most medevac, and hoist training. After a surge He distinguished himself through an formidable example of force multiplication in injuries among TF Soldiers, CPT Stork unprecedented act and directly saved the when compared to any other AH-64 combat applied osteopathic training to stand up a lives of over 16 casualties, both American element in theater. While progressing three bi-weekly manipulation clinic. As a newly and Partner Forces, during multiple combat junior aviators, he simultaneously flew 150 promoted MAJ, he procured new satellite missions during Operation Freedom’s combat missions and over 690 flight hours training opportunities for flight medics with Sentinel in support of the Resolute Support which stood above all other AH-64D pilots Vanderbilt and Grady Medical Centers, has Mission. SSG Gillis’s dedication to aircrew, of the 1st Armored Division Combat Aviation been sought after for teaching and recruit- Soldiers and partner forces, implacable Brigade. His accomplishments present an ing events, promotes readiness, and has focus on realistic training, and his relentless unparalleled professionalism, a dedication to maintained a record of zero aero-medically dedication to the Army Aviation Community his crews and a willingness to unselfishly put avoidable mishaps during his tenure. This are the epitome of the ongoing Dedicated unit, peers and the mission above himself. dedication to Aviation Medicine and his care Unhesitating Service To Our Fighting Forces These qualities identify him as the 2019 for the soldiers in his charge make him the (DUSTOFF) legacy and identify him as the Army Aviation Association of America Army obvious choice for the 2019 AAAA Army 2019 Army Aviation Association of America Aviation Trainer of the Year. Aviation Medicine Award. DUSTOFF Flight Medic of the Year.

ARMY AVIATION Magazine 47 January 31, 2020 2019 National Functional Award Winners Army Aviation Association of America Army Aviation Air/Sea Rescue Air Traffic Control Maintenance Air Traffic Controller of the Year Award Technician of the Year Sponsored by Raytheon Company Sponsored by UTC Aerospace Systems Sponsored by Raytheon Company

4th Battalion, 160th Special SSG Marvin Morales-Soto SSG Jalen E. Rhodus Operations Aviation Regiment Company F, 2nd Battalion, 227th Aviation Company F, 6th Battalion, 101st Aviation (Airborne) Regiment Regiment Joint Base Lewis-McChord, WA 1st Air Cavalry Brigade Fort Campbell, KY CPT Jeffrey M. Frantz SSG Steven T. Tabor Fort Hood, TX CW4 Ryan M. Brincat SGT Richard Drennan SSG Jalen Rhodus’ performance as Foxtrot CW4 James Spiri, Jr. SGT Steven C. Gillis SSG Marvin Morales-Soto became the Air Company’s Phoenix Tower Facility Chief was CW3 Jacob Uber SGT Tyler E. Leseman Traffic Control Maintenance Supervisor for marked by a relentless pursuit for excel- CW2 Trevor Bessner SGT Jonathan E. Lucas Foxtrot Company, 2-227th General Aviation lence and superb knowledge of tower control SSG Timothy R. Brosnihan SGT Edward Schultz Support Battalion, almost immediately which directly influenced Phoenix Tower’s SSG Anthony M. Curtis SPC Boris V. Rivera after the battalion’s return from Europe ability to conduct operations without accident and took control of a shop in disarray. The or incident in support of Operation Resolute During the period of darkness from 3 to Communications & Navigation (COMNAV) Support Headquarters, Operation Freedom’s 4 April 2019 a 4-160 SOAR(A) helicopter section was severely understaffed, with Sentinel, and Task Force Destiny. During his assault force (HAF) conducted numerous only 1 of 5 required Soldiers spread deployment, he was a key participant in the casualty evacuations (CASEVAC) utilizing the across multiple duty stations within Europe creation of the Green Zone Aerodrome within rescue hoists on two MH-47G Chinook heli- and was staffed with Soldiers that were the Kabul Base Cluster (KBC). Effectively, copters. The HAF was called in to conduct a fresh out of the schoolhouse with no this allowed for all six current and future CASEVAC of two urgent surgical casualties on-the-job training. SSG Morales-Soto’s U.S. Army air traffic controllers to receive which required a vertical hoist extraction due determination, tenacity, and attention to rating credentials, while enhancing the to the terrain restrictions that prevented a detail was just what was needed to bring combat effectiveness of Task Force Destiny. landing. Upon arrival, the HAF hovered and Foxtrot Company’s COMNAV section up SSG Rhodus ensured the safe, orderly, and the flight medic descended approximately 30 to standards and well beyond. During his expeditious movement of aircraft in support feet to retrieve the casualties. Shortly before time as the company’s ATC Maintenance of various aviation missions including MEDE- the first hoist iterations the ground force Supervisor he established working and VAC, reconnaissance, sling-load operations, encountered an IED resulting in 13 additional efficient standard operating procedures, a and Distinguished Visitor operations in the casualties. Due to the severity of the first detailed training program that resulted in KBC with his controllers completing over two casualties and the complex situation the certifications of three Soldiers earning 73,000 aircraft movements, controlling on the ground, the HAF departed for patient them eight total certifications, the roll-out 18,205 aircraft, and supporting over 92,000 trans-load and aircraft refuel after the first and integration of two new ATC systems passengers without accident or incident. two hoist extractions were complete. The together with the new equipment training, He is a dedicated, passionate leader, and HAF immediately returned and conducted an and a 90% score on the Aviation Resource subject matter expert, whose innovative additional four hoists with chalk two, while Management Survey within the applicable and strategic approach to solving complex the ground force was still in contact with an ATC maintenance sections. SSG Morales- problems for Air Traffic Control operations enemy force. The flight medic remained on Soto’s professionalism, determination, procedures is held in high regard within the the ground to triage casualties as chalk two attention to detail and passion for ATC ATC community. SSG Rhodus’ accomplish- moved the casualties on board. Chalk one maintenance has been directly imprinted ments have earned him recognition as the then returned, and the flight medic conduct- onto the next generation of technicians in 2019 Army Aviation Association of America ed the final nine required hoists. The actions his care and identify him as the 2019 Army Air Traffic Controller of the Year. of the 4-160th SOAR HAF crews are deserv- Aviation Association of America Air Traffic ing of the 2019 Army Aviation Association of Control Maintenance Technician of the Year. America Air/Sea Rescue Award.

ARMY AVIATION Magazine 48 January 31, 2020 2019 National Functional Award Winners Army Aviation Association of America

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CW2 Nicholas J. Hirth Commander: Senior NCO: Commander: Senior NCO: CPT Philip J. Knoetgen SFC Adam Thornton CPT Tyler Carson 1SG Anthony Knights Company F, 6th Battalion, 101st Aviation Regiment Phoenix Tower Company F, 2nd Battalion, 101st Combat Aviation Brigade Company F, 6th Battalion, 101st Aviation 501st Aviation Regiment Fort Campbell, Kentucky Regiment Task Force Desert Knights Kabul, Afghanistan & Task Force Apocalypse CW2 Nicholas J. Hirth performed outstand- Afghanistan ingly as the helicopter landing zone (HLZ) Phoenix Tower, manned by Foxtrot Company, and Aerodrome Manager at Resolute The Skymasters, 6-101st General Support Foxtrot Company, 2-501 Knight Watchers Support Headquarters (RS HQ), in support Aviation Battalion, provided exceptional have effectively and safely controlled over of Task Force Destiny, and Operation Free- execution as a forward deployed air traffic 69,000 movements combined and 73 dom’s Sentinel. He led a team in managing control facility in support of Operation Precision Approach Radar (PAR) approaches the complex and congested airspace in Resolute Support Headquarters (RS since they arrived in Afghanistan in mid- the Combined Joint Area of Operations - HQ). Phoenix Information started as an January. They controlled all of those Afghanistan (CJOA) amid a kinetic combat Aerodrome Flight Information Service movements while also coordinating with environment within the Kabul Base Cluster (AFIS) providing VFR advisory services and numerous different task forces for restricted (KBC). His initiative, drive, and tireless work pertinent weather information to U.S. Army, operating zones, two different fire teams, a Air Force, State Department, and multiple ethic ensured and expanded the safety, HIMARS team, CRAM team, three separate allied rotary wing and unmanned aerial UAS organizations and even providing efficiency, and operational capabilities systems in the most congested airspace ATC services while receiving indirect fire of the KBC while expertly integrating five in the Combined Joint Operations Area to ensure the safety of all aircraft that separate HLZ containing 14 touchdown (CJOA). By forging new relationships and operate within their area of responsibility. points, two unmanned aerial system plat- the development of new tactics, techniques, The Soldiers of Foxtrot Company have forms, civilian, contract, coalition military and procedures, Fox Company developed tirelessly worked towards the betterment rotary wing aircraft, and U.S Embassy the Green Zone Aerodrome allowing current of Shank Tower and enhanced the MOTS aircraft. He also oversaw the building of a and future U.S. Army controllers to receive and ATNAVICS system to improve efficiency new air traffic control tower and passenger an air traffic control tower (ATCT) rating, and meet mission requirements. The Knight terminal. He developed and coordinated the capable of providing VFR and IFR air traffic Watcher team have become the single pre-accident plan, asset relocation plan, services to all airspace users in coordination sling load point of contact for several task aircraft accident investigations, operational with Kabul International Airport Tower and forces within Afghanistan having rigged, hazard reports, and flight procedures in Approach Control facilities. Fox Company certified and hooked up over 100 sling loads the Airspace Information Publication (AIP) controllers conducted combat operations on allowing for rapid transport of equipment in to create Phoenix Tower as an ATCT within a daily basis while simultaneously operating support of missions across the theater. With its own aerodrome. His impact as the sole the RS HQ passenger terminal. The team the Knight Watcher team supporting two Airspace Management entity proved to be also upgraded several facilities that allowed different aviation task forces along with five a force multiplier, and directly enhanced Fox Company personnel to safely control five different missions, Foxtrot Company 2-501’s the daily lives of the supported personnel in separate helicopter landing zones within the ability to run multiple operations with limited Train Advise Assist Command-Capital. CW2 Kabul Base Cluster (KBC). The Skymasters manpower and achieve mission success Hirth’s outstanding accomplishments iden- Soldiers’ outstanding accomplishments has proven why they are most deserving tify him as the 2019 Army Aviation Associa- earned for them recognition as the 2019 of recognition as the 2019 Army Aviation tion of America Air Traffic Control Manager Army Aviation Association of America Air Association of America Air Traffic Control Traffic Control Facility of the Year. of the Year. Unit of the Year.

ARMY AVIATION Magazine 49 January 31, 2020 Historical Perspective u Reprinted from the July, 1955 Issue of ARMY AVIATION Magazine

ARMY AVIATION Magazine 50 50 January 31, 2020 Award Nominations Are Open NOW!

AAAA Hall of Fame Inductions Suspense: June 1 AAAA Functional Awards Suspense: July 1 n AMSO Award n ASE Award n Avionics Award n Donald F. Luce Depot Maintenance Artisan Award Suspense: August 1 n Logistics Unit of the Year Award n Materiel Readiness Award for a Contribution by a Small Business or Organization n Materiel Readiness Award for a Contribution by an Individual Member of Industry n Materiel Readiness Award for a Contribution by a Major Contractor n Materiel Readiness Award for a Contribution by an Industry Team, Group, or Special Unit n UAS Soldier of the Year n UAS Unit of the Year n Fixed Wing Unit of the Year Suspense: September 1 n Air/Sea Rescue n ATC Facility of the Year n ATC Unit of the Year n ATC Technician of the Year n ATC Controller of the Year n ATC Manager of the Year n DUSTOFF Medic of the Year n Medicine Award n Trainer of the Year AAAA Scholarship Foundation Awards Applications Due: May 1 Scholarships Awarded to Aviation Soldiers, AAAA Members and their families. Send in Your Nominations Today! Nomination forms for all of the AAAA Awards are available on our website: quad-a.org. Any questions? Call (203) 268-2450.

ARMY AVIATION Magazine 51 January 31, 2020 AAAAu NETWORK I RECOGNITION I VOICE I SUPPORT AAAA Chapter Affairs By LTC (Ret.) Jan Drabczuk

I greatly appreciate the support from COL Gregg Clark, Keystone Chapter President, and CPT(P) James Kistler, the Chapter Treasurer for authoring and sharing this information with our membership. The Keystone Chapter PHOTO BY LTC(R) FRANK BLOUCH PHOTO BY LTC(R)

he Keystone Chapter is affiliated The Keystone Chapter’s annual professional dinner, Dec. 6, at Lebanon Valley College, Annville, PA. T with the 28th Infantry Division, also known as “America’s Oldest Division”, and is comprised of the 28th Expeditionary Combat Aviation Brigade and the Eastern Army Aviation National Guard Training Site (EAATS).

Over the past three years, the Keystone Chapter has and gatherings. The chapter holds meetings and recruiting grown in members, currently comprised of over 200 active campaigns in conjunction with Aviation unit dinner dances, and retired Pennsylvania Guardsman and other AAAA safety meetings, and social events. In conjunction with these members. Since 1981, the Keystone Chapter has played events, the chapter routinely supports and aids in unit cohe- an active and vital role throughout the Commonwealth sion by hosting hospitality rooms open to all unit members of Pennsylvania and neighboring states supporting to enjoy networking and social time among peers and Avia- and working with Soldiers, families, industry, and the tion leaders. community to ensure AAAA’s motto is met: Voice, The Keystone Chapter takes great pride in the continued Network, Recognition and Support. success of key events such as the annual golf outing, which continues to grow in sponsorships every year. The success Active Professional and Community of the Chapter’s golf outing has provided donations to Programs the AAAA Scholarship initiative, which supports both The Keystone Chapter focuses on three primary efforts Guardsmen and community member’s financial support encompassing social, professional, and community events for college education. Over the past three years, the

ARMY AVIATION Magazine 52 January 31, 2020 u NETWORK I RECOGNITION I VOICE I SUPPORT NETWORK I RECOGNITION I VOICE I SUPPORT uAAAA Keystone Chapter has awarded $8000 annually AAAA Chapter News to their Soldiers and families through AAAA scholarships. The chapter also hosts an annual Air Assault Chapter Meeting river cruise on the Susquehanna River. The cruise is a great networking and social opportunity for Guardsmen, spouses, family and other AAAA members. The event has been well attended and a great time for all involved. Lastly, the Keystone Chapter holds an annual professional dinner that provides Guardsmen and spouses the opportunity to network and listen to a variety of leaders within the Aviation community. Last year, the keynote speaker was former Army aviator, Brigadier

General (Ret.) Wilbur Wolf; and this year, they PHOTOS CHAPTER COURTESY are proud to host COL Joseph Bishop, Deputy MG Brian Winski (center left of AAAA logo), 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault) Assistant Director Aviation and Information commanding general, and BG Walter Rugen (center right of the logo), director Warfare, ARNG. of the Future Vertical Lift Cross-Functional Team (FVL CFT) addressed a chapter The Chapter’s community involvement con- meeting at Fort Campbell, KY, November 21, 2019. tinues to thrive. Annually they support activities like Habitat for Humanity, the CW2 Jarret Yoder Lindbergh Chapter Winter Social Memorial 6K Run, and financial scholarship assistance. These community events have significantly contributed to the visibility of the Keystone Chapter, AAAA, Fort Indiantown Gap, and, most importantly, supported the communities where our Soldiers continue to serve. Leadership Makes the Difference The Keystone Chapter’s continued growth

PHOTO BY LTC(R) FRANK BLOUCH PHOTO BY LTC(R) over the past five years is a direct reflection of the dedication and commitment by chapter CHAPTER COURTESY PHOTOS CHAPTER COURTESY leaders. Their efforts, along with the enduring The Lindbergh AAAA Chapter held its 2019 Holiday luncheon at the Granite support and dedication to the AAAA mission and City Food & Brewery. Before the luncheon the Chapter held a meeting to Pennsylvania’s Soldiers, have provided a framework discuss upcoming elections. In addition, the Scholarship program results were for the Keystone Chapter to expand in membership, announced and plans for the chapter’s 2020 events. In 2020 the chapter will community events, and supporting military service. celebrate its 60th birthday and planning has already started for the event. With the increased focus on community events and continued dedication to supporting unit events, North Texas Chapter Holiday the Chapter has established a committed support Reception/Dinner network, providing opportunities for members and their families, and strengthening the entire Aviation community in the Pennsylvania Guard. The Keystone Chapter continues to work closely with the national office for continued networking within the Aviation community and to build a larger, locally based, community network for their Soldiers and aviators. With the support of local chapter officers and AAAA National, the Keystone Chapter will continue to grow, strive, and support the initiatives that shape the future of Army Aviation. Feel free to contact me if you need help for your chapter, Executive Board support, would like your chapter featured in ARMYAVIATION magazine, or to obtain clarification of National procedures. CHAPTER COURTESY PHOTOS CHAPTER COURTESY I look forward to working with you and supporting AAAA National President, MG (Ret.) Jeff Schloesser (center right) joins chapter AAAA. president COL (Ret.) Steve Mathias (left center) and leadership from the 2nd Battalion, 149th Aviation Regiment (General Support Aviation) at a chapter LTC (Ret.) Jan S. Drabczuk Holiday Reception and Dinner on Dec. 5, 2019. AAAA VP for Chapter Affairs Chapter News Coninued on next page [email protected]

ARMY AVIATION Magazine 53 January 31, 2020 AAAAu NETWORK I RECOGNITION I VOICE I SUPPORT AAAA Chapter News Continued Thunder Mountain Chapter Fun Run Ragin Cajun Chapter Winter Social CHAPTER COURTESY PHOTO CHAPTER COURTESY 65 runners line up at the starting line to participate in a 5k cross

CHAPTER COURTESY PHOTO CHAPTER COURTESY country fun run and 2 mile fun walk on April 27, 2019 sponsored The chapter held its winter social on Dec. 10 at Fort Polk, LA. Open to by the 2nd Battalion, 13th Aviation Regiment and supported by the all Soldiers and family members, 145 attended the event which was chapter and AAAA National. supported by AAAA National. Raffle tickets were handed out to all adult attendees and Santa and Mrs. Claus made a visit. Washington Potomac Chapter Dining Out Southern California Chapter Meeting CHAPTER COURTESY PHOTO CHAPTER COURTESY The Washington-Potomac Chapter, AAAA hosted their annual black-tie CHAPTER COURTESY PHOTO CHAPTER COURTESY “Scholarship Dining Out” at the Army Navy Country Club on the evening The Southern California Chapter held its 4th Qtr. 2019 meeting on of November 23, 2019. The event highlighted this year’s AAAA Schol- Saturday, November 2, 2019 at the JFTB Fiddlers Green, Los Alamitos arship award winners (shown on either side of chapter president, MG Army Airfield, Los Alamitos, CA. Invited guests for the late afternoon (Ret.) Rudy Ostovich) through pictures and descriptions of the awardees social included all Army Aviation personnel stationed at Los Alamitos on two large screens and the recognition of five award winners in at- Army Airfield from both California National Guard and Army Reserve tendance. BG Michael C. “Mac” McCurry, Director, Army Aviation (Office units with chapter president, LTC (Ret.) John Hendrickson (4th from of the Deputy Chief of Staff, HQDA G-3/5/7), served as the keynote left), LTC (Ret.) Tom Lasser, Chapter Sr. VP (6th from left), and far right, speaker for 170 attendees. This was an AAAA National subsidized fund- SGM Ron Cabrera, Chapter VP for Awards and Enlisted Affairs. raiser event for the chapter’s 2020 Scholarship participation.

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ARMY AVIATION Magazine 54 January 31, 2020 u NETWORK I RECOGNITION I VOICE I SUPPORT NETWORK I RECOGNITION I VOICE I SUPPORT uAAAA Order of St. Michael and In Memoriam Our Lady of Loreto Inductees It is with great sadness that AAAA announces the passing of a member of the Army Aviation Association of Tennessee Valley Chapter America’s “The Originals,” otherwise known as the Cub Club. LTC Thomas F. McNamara LTC Thomas F. (Mac) McNamara, passed away early Monday morning, December 9, 2019 – he was 91. Born on March 7, 1928 in Watertown, Massachusetts, he grew up in Lexington, MA. Following his graduation from AAPI FILE PHOTO BY MIKE ULLERY Kemper Military School in Boonville, MO, he enlisted in the United States Army and sub- sequently graduated Officer Candidate Training School in Oklahoma as a Signal Corps lieutenant. He attended flight school, and in November 1951 married Ann York. Following a brief wedding trip, he was deployed to Korea where he served as an army aviator and later served in the Vietnam War as a helicopter pilot. He was a proud member of the “Originals,” the corps of WWII veteran Army pilots who chose to remain in the Army as aviators after the Air Force was established in 1947.

CHAPTER COURTESY PHOTO CHAPTER COURTESY He retired from the Army in October 1966 after 20 On Oct. 30, 2019, Michael “Ski” A. Horrocks was inducted into years of service and settled in Tinton Falls, NJ with Ann and their five children. As a civilian, Tom served as a the Bronze Honorable Order of St. Michael by chapter president, test pilot at Lakehurst, NJ and at Ft. Monmouth in the Gary Nenninger and COL Tal Sheppard, Project Manager Apache Communications-Electronics Research, Development & Attack Helicopter at Redstone Arsenal, AL. Horrocks was Engineering Center. He retired from his civilian career in recognized for his accomplishments while serving as the deputy 2011 when Fort Monmouth was closed. product manager for Production and Fielding in the PMO. He is A funeral mass was celebrated on December 16th at changing duty and assuming the position of Product Lead for the Church of Saint Anselm in Tinton Falls followed by a private interment with full military honors at Brigadier Integration for the Future Attack Reconnaissance Aircraft (FARA) General William C. Doyle Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Project Office . Wrightstown, NJ. May he rest in peace.

NASA CHAPTER PHOTO BY CARRIE DUCHARME John K. Jolly, logistics chief for Product Manager Air Warrior, was inducted into the Bronze Honorable Order of St. Michael by chapter presi- PHOTO NASA COURTESY dent, Gary Nenninger on Dec. 5, 2019 at Redstone Arsenal, AL. Jolly was LTC Anne McClain was inducted into the Silver Honorable Order of St. recognized for successfully fielding over 35,000 pieces of equipment to Michael on July 29, 2019 at NASA’s Johnson Space Center, Houston, TX by include – Primary Survival Gear Carrier, Microclimate Cooling Garment, COL (Ret.) Patrick Forrester, Chief of the Astronaut Office. LTC McClain re- Overwater Gear Carrier and Electronic Data Manager. cently returned from a 6-month mission to the International Space Station.

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AAAA Membership Update By CW4 Becki Chambers AAAA’s Chapter Sponsored Soldier Program

ave you heard of AAAA’s Chapter H Sponsored Soldier Program? Don’t worry if you haven’t. I had not until I started in this position of VP of Membership. SANCHEZ PERSONAL PHOTO Ashley Sanchez and husband, Derek Loury.

AAAA started the Professional Forum Soldier Sponsorship changes, it is essential to be able to adapt and join a professional program to help underwrite the cost of sending one junior community like AAAA that provides benefits on many levels. Soldier (LT, WO1, E1-4) from each chapter to the AAAA She has had the opportunity to connect and grow with great Annual Professional Forum. AAAA provides one room, leaders past and present. AAAA allows its members to bridge registration and tickets to all events for a Soldier and their the gap between the military and civilian profession. spouse from each chapter. All the chapters have to do is select After meeting her and being impressed by her the recipient and underwrite the travel and cost of getting accomplishments, Ashley was charged by our President, MG them to the Forum site. At this past Summit/Forum, Leon (Ret.) Jeff Schloesser, to sit on the National Executive Board Hite and I had the pleasure of meeting and working with all as a member-at-large, participating in her first meeting this the sponsored Soldiers. past October. She believes that AAAA does need, and seeks One of the sponsored Soldiers was SGT Ashley Sanchez. out, the support for the enlisted and Junior Leaders. She wants Ashley grew up in Brooklyn, New York, but wanted to be a to help AAAA to reach all its potential and help get out the part of something bigger than herself and to travel, so she message that AAAA is not just an organization for pilots or joined the Army in 2014. She served as a UH-60 mechanic senior officers. Her honest feeling is that without maintainers for 3 years, then deployed as a crew chief in 2017 with the there are no aircraft, and without the aircraft there are no pilots. 16th CAB and has been in a flight company ever since. Ashley Ashley looks forward to helping establish some new is currently assigned to The Army Aviation Brigade where recognition prizes for the enlisted Soldiers that key into she served on contingency and in support of the key senior what they really do. Additionally, she plans on using the new leadership in the Military District of Washington. She says Airframe and Powerplant Scholarship Program to show more the most unique part of her current duty assignment is being enlisted Soldiers what AAAA can do for them. able to crew and maintain the VH-60s that are specific to A In November, we held a membership contest to help us Co 12th AVN BN, the only 4 in the Army’s inventory. reach our 20K by 20 Summit goal. Everyone that referred a Ashley and Derek Loury have been married for 4 years new member was entered for a drawing for a $100 Visa gift having met in high school. Derek was also able to attend the card, with 7 cards being given away. I would like to congratulate Professional Forum and he was able to see how much of a the following winners: CPT Deborah Sherrick Lopez, CPT tight knit community Army Aviation is and to see the pride in Alexander Vichinsky, CW5(Ret) George C. Arzente, Ms. what we do. She said it was a great opportunity for them both. Ingrid E. Strange, COL(Ret) James Barker, MAJ Marco She said that being a Sponsored Soldier for the Washington- Acevedo, CW3 Ronald Ziehmer. We are so close to achieving Potomac Chapter, and being able to enjoy all that is AAAA, our goal. Keep signing up those new members!! opened her eyes to how much is offered via Network and Recognition, the two pillars that are important to her. CW4 Becki Chambers Ashley believes that as the Army profession grows and AAAA Vice President for Membership

ARMY AVIATION Magazine 56 January 31, 2020 u NETWORK I RECOGNITION I VOICE I SUPPORT NETWORK I RECOGNITION I VOICE I SUPPORT uAAAA New AAAA Life Members PFC Daniel E. Riveraromero Aviation Center Chapter PVT Joseph Gale Rogers Top Recruiter Program CW4 Miguel A. Serrano-Gonzalez Greater Atlanta Chapter AAAA awards $100 to the member who recruits the most new Gold Standard Chapter 2LT Christopher Bisset members in a given month (minimum of 10 members to qualify). Skip Budny Griffin Chapter Great Lakes Chapter SFC Adam J. Heins AAAA congratulates the following Mr. Christopher Turner Idaho Snake River Chapter Top Recruiter: Iron Mike Chapter PV2 Geoffrey Calvin Karr COL Olin E. Saunders, Jr. Iron Mike Chapter CW3 Ronald F. Ziehmer Mount Rainier Chapter SGT Michiel D. Randles Great Lakes Chapter SGT Samir Elsadig Hag Elaagib Jack H. Dibrell/Alamo Chapter Kent Paxton PFC Sydney A. Davila Recruited 32 new members in Savannah Chapter Lonestar Chapter November 2019! MAJ Luis Carreras, Ret. PV2 Zachary Ryan Kennedy MacArthur Chapter For more information on this and other programs, Tennessee Valley Chapter contact your Chapter officers or go to quad-a.org. 1SG David E. Cole, Ret. PFC Abhishek Kumar Volunteer Chapter SPC Julian Camilo Penadelgado PVT Renardo West William D. Lewis SPC Kristiana Kenny Washington-Potomac Chapter Magnolia Chapter Lost Members MAJ Brent Pafford PFC Davis A. Gibson Washington-Potomac Chapter Help AAAA locate a lost member from this PFC Austin Michael Gill PFC Kyu Min Lee list and receive a free one month exten- COL Yolonda R. Summons sion to your AAAA membership! New AAAA Members CW2 Brian Sanders PFC Anthony Aleman Air Assault Chapter Mid-Atlantic Chapter Winged Warriors Chapter CPT Robert S. Boham SGT Jonathan R. Mangosing PVT Seth Heard CW2 Lloyd S. Mills Harold V. Bowie, Jr. Aloha Chapter PV2 Quinn David Jenkins SGT Julie C. Sargent MAJ James E. Bruckart PV2 Devin Lanakila Ieriko SPC Daniyel Kim Wright Brothers Chapter SPC Brett Christopher Butler SPC Sky Borne Okimoto PFC Chang Y. Ohn PV2 Caleb M. Carter E. W. Cavanaugh CPT Katelyn N. Radack LTC Richard G. Cercone, Jr. Aviation Center Chapter Minuteman Chapter LTC Tzu-Shan Chang 2LT Anne Allen SPC Douglas A. Maguire PFC Zachary J. Russell COL James A. Coar, Ret. 2LT Hunter Coppinger Mount Rainier Chapter SPC Julie Nicole Schlosser SPC Derrell L. Coats 2LT Blake Davis Dennis John Hill PFC Luke J. Shephard MAJ Harry L. Connors, Jr. Ret. 2LT Chelsee Dellinger SGT Billy Lor PV2 Garrett Robert Tester Bruno Cussigh 2LT Logan Fox PVT Christian Mysak No Chapter Affiliation SGT Travis Bonham Darnell SPC Dmytro Aleksandrenko CW3 Matthew John Decker 2LT James Garza PV2 Sengarthit Billy Xamonty MSG Brady Scott Fowler, Ret. 2LT Ray Gaspardo Narragansett Bay Chapter PV2 Kevin Bannister 2LT Arthur W. Galloway 2LT Mark General SPC Adam Robert Johnson SPC Luke Austin Burleson Michael F. Glass 2LT John Gephart North Country Chapter PFC Ethan Thomas Carter MAJ Gregory W. Glover CPT Bridger Scott Opp PFC Kish E. Charles LTC William T. Goforth 2LT Caleb Guillory Mary H. Gorman 2LT Christian T. Mason SFC Michael Patrick SFC Casey G. Clevenger 2LT Ross Curran COL Gerhard Granz, Ret. 2LT Robert Niehof North Star Chapter Trevor Harker SGT Russell Scott Powell PFC Lucas J. Fleischhacker PV2 Michael Anthony Chris Flores COL Jose L. Hinojosa, Ret. 2LT Tanner D. Reed North Texas Chapter PFC Harley McCain Gordon SFC Carroll Elmo Hinson, V PV2 Kolen Zane Sims SPC Suman Pallekonda PFC David A. Hayles COL Eldon H. Ideus, Ret. 2LT Shannon Sperry Northern Lights Chapter MSG Yovanka Hilbert CW4 Delbert Jackson, Ret. PV2 Zacariah Douglas Hodgkiss MAJ Gregory R. Jenkins 2LT Ryan Warneke MAJ Titus J. Rund, O.D. MAJ David A. Jobe 2LT Cameron Wasser Prairie Soldier Chapter PV2 Uraia VB Mocelolo Jikoiono LTC Peter D. Kowal Battle Born Chapter PV2 Gabriel Herman Haney PV2 Andrew Stephen Lanier Beth N. Kramer PFC Garrett E. Janisch Rio Grande Chapter PFC Cody McCullars CW3 Vladimir Kultschizky Central Florida Chapter PV2 Joseph H. Elkins PV2 Rylan Merchen CW3 Timothy J. Larz 1LT Zachary Kossiver PVT David Gomez, Jr. PV2 Glacius K. Misajon MSG David W. Little, Ret. PV2 Sierra Rose Monhollen SPC Poblo C. Lopez Colonial Virginia Chapter Savannah Chapter CSM Vernie Nance, Ret. PFC Levi Grant Scott PFC Vladimir Monroy WO1 Eric E. Oliver Fred A. Newcomb WO1 Chase A. Shedor Southern California Chapter PV2 Nicholas Osbourne SFC Henry R. Rathbone, Ret. Cowboy Chapter SPC Isaac John E. Gayo PFC Francis-Scott Phee Paras Brendon A. Roan SPC Yoosung Park PVT Cesar Nieves Perez SPC Cameron B. Rumbo PV2 Katlynne Ann Hytrek LTC Martin Scheld COL Terry Jenkins Stonewall Jackson Chapter PV2 Tucker L. Pickett PV2 Jared Joseph Price Thomas R. Schiltz Delaware Valley Chapter PV2 Tyler Winston Kirby LTC Jerry D. Scott SPC Fahad Kazi Tarheel Chapter PV2 Elijah Alexandar Rangel SPC Jeremy L. Sharkey Flying Gator Chapter PV2 Jacob Michael Schwendeman A1C Derek Michael Roth SPC Shelton T. Shia PV2 Jeffrey Jordan Harris PV2 Jonluke A. Wilson PV2 Russell L. Sanchez Jeremy Smith Frontier Army Chapter Utah Chapter PVT Richard Aaron Shell MAJ James F. Speelman PVT Jake Alexander Six LTC Friedrich Stern PFC Kyle Eugene Mitchell CW4 Joshua Nutter WO1 Armando B. Torres Great Lakes Chapter Volunteer Chapter PFC Timothy J. Sula Kevin L. Tucker Cole Boysen CPT Alexander Jacob Buchanan PFC James Cameron Whitaker Rose Weast PV2 Mark Andrew Eaton Jr. Voodoo Chapter PVT Zayveon K. Williams Nadia O. Whatley PFC Michael William Piechocki Jr. PV2 Tyrone C. Bennett PV2 Mathew Scott Young SSG Johan G. Zarae

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t is that time for making New Year’s resolutions, and Above left: Since 1994 COL (Ret.) Buzz Lasch has met with members of the Old American I here is one that is truly worth considering. Become a Boat Club to volunteer ringing the bell for the Salvation Army during the first week of VOLUNTEER! December in Alexandria, Virginia’s Old Town.

Above right: On 8 Dec. Charlie Company, The word derived from the French 2916th Avn Bn, 916th Support Brigade, NTC, reduce the stress of an extra obligation Fort Irwin, CA organized “Black Hawk Photos “Voluntaire” dates back to around 1600 to an already full plate. Many Ameri- with Santa.” Soldier and Family members as “one who offered himself for military cans today equate their worth or time in volunteered to fulfill the roles as photographer, service.” By the mid-19th century, terms of dollars or cents, but volunteers photo op assistant and greeter, flyer creator and the word “volunteering” expanded to in any capacity are those who have no distributor, festive Black Hawk display set-up a non-military sense which included explainable cost. They bring compas- team, food and drink prep, and assistance with community service. sion, unselfishness, caring, patience, the fundraiser table. The annual event has been On December 17, 1985 the General need, and just plain loving one another. a big hit for Soldiers and their families. Assembly of the United Nations Their very presence transcends politics, declared December 5 “International religion, ethnic background, marital Volunteer Day” and an opportunity status, sexism, and oh, by the way, there to celebrate the power and potential are health benefits for volunteering. (full time or for a one- time event) can of volunteerism. This year’s theme is Research shows that any type of give one a sense of purpose and increase “Volunteer for an Inclusive Future,” volunteering reduces stress and boosts valuable skills. However, people with Secretary-General Antonio self-confidence. It increases what is sometimes feel they need to commit full Gutteras thanking volunteers from called “helper’s high,” increases trust in time to something, which is not always around the world. others, and increases social interaction. the case as any kind of helpful act can Statistics are disappointing because Building a support system based on create benefits. For example, “Virtual many are “too busy” and have expecta- common interests can also decrease volunteering” done on a computer and tions that someone else will step up and depression. Volunteering in any capacity on your own time frame evaluating

ARMY AVIATION Magazine 58 January 31, 2020 u NETWORK I RECOGNITION I VOICE I SUPPORT NETWORK I RECOGNITION I VOICE I SUPPORT uAAAA AAAA scholarship applications next July. It’s been a valuable experience AAAA Awards for everyone involved in the past, and CPT Alex Bayer I have personally learned so much CPT Andrew Fant CW4 Samuel D. Banks about our youth and their aspirations. MSG David Godoy I highly recommend you consider it by CW5 Donna M. Blackey contacting sue@quad-org. COL John M. Rodolico For those having gone through life LTC Richard A. Frear transitions like retirement, bereavement, LTC John J. Giordano Dr. Morris R. Lattimore or no longer having children at home, CW5 (R ) Edwin J. Carter finding the opportunity to volunteer somewhere could be a way to replenish some social ties. It is also a way to Our Lady of Loreto focus on something or someone else Inductees and can provide a useful perspective Order of St. Michael CW3 Thomas T. Wiggins so your problems might not seem as CW3 Andrew Smith Inductees SFC Roger D. Frazier bad. A Mayo Clinic study showed CW3 Robert C. Stewart that volunteers with chronic or serious Silver LTC John S. Hellums illness experienced a decline in their CW5 Brian Bentley CW4 Phillip Lee Cantrell CW5 Scott A. Bean pain intensity and depression when CW4 Clifford J. Westerman Kimberly F. Clyde CW4 Michael A. Spalsbury Danielle A. Doss serving as peer volunteers for others CW4 Robert J. Vanoever CW5 Christopher Eicher CW4 Paul D. Jennings Colleen Turner suffering from chronic pain. Jack A. Holmes CW4 Richard Kirk Angelika Christopherson Our family always believed that we CW4 Mark Ellis Jay Charles F. Dabundo Elizabeth Davis John P. Graham David M. Koopersmith needed to support the units and families LTC Brian E. Supko Tracy Todd we have had the privilege of serving, SFC Matthew K. Beaupre Dina Boley Wayne Ferguson CW3 Landon S. Yearsley as well as our church and community CW5 Paul C. Bretey Stephanie Whitman CW2 Jeff Woodside Joann Chicoski wherever we lived. Over the years it CSM William E. Haddon CW4 Jason D. Warren Bronze Cathy Buss would have been a lot easier to depend Jerry L. Stahl Tanesha Holland Deborah H. Book 1SG Thomas R. Zawisza on someone else to coach the teams, be SGM Jason D. Guenther Jennifer Alexander scout leaders, teach religious education, CW4 John Crownhart Julie Maynard CW3 Brian Gilmour Francine Greathouse hug Special Olympians, etc., but we SSG Steven A. Spellman CPT Michael I. McAlister OShemiqua Carridice would have missed the joy and valuable SFC Arthur J. Pruitt MSG Aaron S. Rosenblum Dana Baylie SFC Menard Y. Sanchez CW2 Charles P. Nord* Jennifer Smith lessons learned from being involved SFC Matthew K. Krehbiel and doing “our part”. As a result, we are CW2 James A. Rogers, Jr.* SFC Jeremy M. McNichol SGT Kort M. Plantenberg* NCO of the Quarter very blessed as our “Magnificent Seven” SFC Roger A. Mann CW3 Robert J. Smith Iron Mike Chapter continue this tradition of volunteering MAJ Stephan J. Arnold CW5 (R) Robert J. Frazier, Jr. SGT Michiel D Randles, in their communities today. SSG Johnny J. Huff SFC Major J. Wilburn 4th Quarter CW2 TsuYoshi Konno SFC Franklyn R. Vegas The opportunities for volunteering CPT Ernest Greenford are too numerous to mention, but SFC James A. Young NCO of the Month CW3 Robert Gannon SFC Zbigniew Kopciuch Mount Rainier Chapter if you are interested in volunteering SFC Jonathan Friend CW4 Lewis W. Blase SGT Billy Lor, 12/19 with any Veterans or Military Service SFC Brock S. Rogers CW3 Robert Campbell Elder Grizzly Chapter Gregory A. Davis CW3 Michael Patrick McHugh SGT Michael A Loft, 12/19 Organizations or State Veterans affairs, CW3 James C. Smith the Department of Veterans Affairs in 1SG Brice A. Jackson SGT William R. Stepp, 10/19 CPT Todd J. Winkelbauer CW4 Brandon L. Leggett Washington D.C. supplies information 1SG Julian B. Adams, Jr. 1SG Tiera N. Sprauve Soldier of the Month, concerning organizations that provide CW2 James W. Phipps MAJ Sean C. Dansberger CW3 Erik J. Mikkelborg Mount Rainier Chapter these services. Their inclusion does not CW4 Roby D. Jorstad SPC Michael Gormley, 12/19 CW3 Matthew L. Colon LTC (R) Shiloh P. Briggs endorse or constitute approval of the MAJ Cameron P. Turner SSG Rory C. Cavanaugh, 11/19 organizations, but is helpful www. CW4 Lucas A. Eggers SPC Harvey T. Schinkal, , 11/19 SFC Benjamin J. Peralta CW4 (R) Brendon J. Despres va.gov/VSO-Directory.pdf. SFC Christopher L. Svitak PFC Timothy D Dawson, 12/19 As you begin this New Year, why SFC Travis P. Harden Gold Standard Chapter Order of St. Michael SSG Brandon W. Blassingame, don’t you make a resolution to become CW4 Brian L. Gaston SFC David R. Van Metre Knight Inductees 10/19 a VOLUNTEER! “Be the change you LTC Kevin P. O’Brien wish to see in the world.” -Gandhi. You CPT Amanda Waldusky Distinguished will be a better person for it. CW4 James H. Funk 1SG Ryan C. Wagner Instructor of the CW3 William C. Durfey Month, CW2 (R) Jaclyn D. Ciffra Mount Rainier Chapter Judy Konitzer is the family forum editor CW4 Jon C. Eidem SGT Sherman L. Burkhead, for ARMY AVIATION; questions and SFC Bradley A. Kempner 12/19 suggestions can be directed to her at judy@ SFC Jose R. Ramirez William P. Marriott quad-a.org. CW4 Steven E. Campbell Marie I. Salinas

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he Army Aviation Association of n Individual Giving n America Scholarship Foundation, Corporate Giving T n Heritage Giving Incorporated (AAAASFI), is a non-profit, n Wreaths Across America Program n Amazon SMILE Program tax-exempt corporation established n Grants to render financial assistance for the Please join in donating generously to support the AAAA college-level education of AAAA’s SFI fundraising efforts. Thank you for all your past support including corporate and individual donors. Your support members. and generosity have enabled us to continue our program sustainment. In 2019 AAAASFI awarded $515,500.00 to three hundred three (303) awardees. Spouses, children, grandchildren and unmarried siblings of Presently, the AAAA membership is more than 19,000. Just current and deceased AAAA members are also eligible for imagine, a donation of at least $20 from each member would scholarships as Freshmen, Upperclassmen, and Graduate significantly increase our annual scholarship program to even students. 100% of every dollar donated to the Scholarship more members and their families. Corporate members who Foundation goes toward scholarships based on AAAA’s are either supporting our aviation platforms or become friends National Executive Board paying all overhead expenses for of our profession, are also invited to become donors. We are the Scholarship Foundation minus the investment brokerage counting on you to make our program even better as we enter fees. The scholarships are merit-based and range from $1,000 a new decade! to $12,000. Applicants submit applications annually and are Make your tax deductible gift today at www.quad-a.org/ judged on academic achievement, leadership, volunteer service, Scholarship and join AAAASFI’s Team of Supporters! work experience and essay responses. The first scholarship was awarded in 1963 and the program has grown to over 5,000 in 2019. In AAAASFI’s 56-year history, 5,021 scholarships with a combined value Tommy Marks of $8,064,375 have been awarded. Our 2020 priorities are to Chairman, increase funding and scholarships through AAAASFI Marketing & Publicity Committee

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FALLEN HEROES

AAAA is saddened to announce the recent loss of the following Aviation Soldiers. CONUS The Minnesota National Guard announced the deaths of three soldiers who died when their helicopter crashed during a routine maintenance test flight shortly after takeoff from the Army Aviation Support Facility in St. Cloud on December 5, 2019.

CW2 Rogers CW2 Nord WOC Plantenberg Killed were: Chief Warrant Officer 2 James Arnold Rogers, Jr., 28, from Winsted; Chief Warrant Officer 2 Charles Paul Nord, 30, from Perham; and, Warrant Officer Candidate Kort Miller Plantenberg, 28, from Avon. All three soldiers were assigned to Company C, 2nd Battalion (General Support Aviation), 211th Aviation Regiment based in St. Cloud and had recently returned from a nine-month deployment to the Middle East in May 2019, where they conducted medical evacuations in support of Operations Spartan Shield and Inherent Resolve. The accident is presently under investigation. May they rest in peace. (Information from Defense Department news releases and other media sources.)

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ARMY AVIATION Magazine 61 January 31, 2020 AAAAu NETWORK I RECOGNITION I VOICE I SUPPORT Thank You to Our Scholarship Fund Donors AAAAA recognizes the generosity of the following individuals, chapters and organizations that have donated to the Scholarship Foundation, Inc. from January through December 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 Donald Fetzer, Van Note-Harvey Paul McCarthy Shashy Family Charitable Fund AAAA 2019 Summit Speaker Donation Associates Lewis McConnell John Sheard Sidney W Achee AAAA Flint Hills Chapter Thomas F. McNamara Matthew J. Sheedy AAAA Air Assault Chapter Jeffrey & Vanessa Fowler Jerry P. Mellick Kenneth Shields Airbus Group, Inc Judy French AAAA Mid-Atlantic Chapter EJ Sinclair & Susan Sinclair Airbus Helicopters, Inc. Brian Gary Emily M Miller Joy Skantz Khalifa Almeghairi Leslie H Gilbert Raymond Milora AAAA Southern California Chapter AAAA Aloha Chapter Lucy Goeke AAAA Minuteman Chapter Evelyn A. Soucek Trust N. L. Amato AAAA Gold Standard Chapter AAAA Mount Rainier Chapter Steven M Soucek & Chandra L Soucek American Airlines Jen Gordon S D Mundt & B J Mundt CPT (Ret.) Barry Speare Ameripack D.R. Haag & D.E. Haag Donald Munsch, Munsch & Co. Laura Steele Amy Anderson James Hamill Aeromechanics David John Stock II & Jennifer Lynn Stock MG (Ret.) Andy & Artie Andreson Constance Hansen Bonnie & Gary Nenninger Strata-G Solutions, Inc. Laura Arena Debra Harlow-Aldecoa Gary N. & Christine A. Nesta System Studies & Simulation, Inc. AAAA Arizona Chapter Thomas M. Harrison William Newby Masaki Sudo Mike & Daphnie Arthur Bobby Hart AAAA North Star Chapter Roy Sullivan AAAA Aviation Center Chapter BG (Ret.) James M. & Joyce L. Hesson AAAA North Texas Chapter Tactical & Survival Specialties, Inc. Army Aviation Center Federal Credit John Hickman AAAA Northern Lights Chapter AAAA Tarheel Chapter Union William Hipple Northrop Grumman Team Apache Army Aviation Publications, Inc. Larry D. & Julianne S. Holcomb LTC (Ret.) Jerry O. & Vivian A. Obert Tee It Up for the Troops, Inc. Army Otter Caribou Association Raquel E. & Terry R. Horner Rudolph & Pamela N. Ostovich III AAAA Tennessee Valley Chapter AAAA Badger Chapter AAAA Idaho Snake River Chapter The OV-1 Mohawk Association AAAA Thunder Mountain Chapter BAE System Ironmountain Solutions, Inc Patriot Taxiway Industries, Inc AAAA Thunderbird Chapter Charles David Bayless AAAA Jack H. Dibrell Alamo Chapter Lawrence P. Peduzzi, Peduzzi Tier 4 LLC Jeff Becker JACS Aircraft Certification Specialist Associates LTD COL (RET) Harry Townsend & Diana Becker’s Air Powered Sweeping, Inc. Jack A. James Alyssa Perry L Townsend Bell Judith H. Janowiak AAAA Phantom Corps Chapter John Vannoy BG Harry H. Bendorf Arlo Janssen Phantom Products Inc. Vantage West Credit Union Victoria Bendure Cheryl Jensen LTG (Ret.) William & Marilyn Phillips Gail Vergez Jason Benedict William S. & Sara S. Johnson William Phillips Vertex Aerospace David Blackburn Johnson & Johnson Piasecki Foundation Veteran Guardian Sofia Bledsoe K-Con, Inc. Karissa Poe Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association Boeing Charleen Kennedy Potomac Knight Chapter, 114th Aviation Vietnam Veterans of the 227th John S. & Linda S. Bolton Diane M. Kennedy Project Manager Apache Assault Helicopter Battalion Booz Allen Hamilton AAAA Keystone Chapter QuantiTech, Inc. AAAA Voodoo Chapter Mimi F. Boulden Sharon Kleiber Marlene Raczkowski AAAA Washington Potomac Chapter Bradley S Boyer & Alexandria H Boyer CW3 Nick Koeppen Ellen Luz Ramil & Manuel B Ramil Timothy Wooldridge Terry Branham Walter J. Kohls Marc Rassler Wreaths Across America Sponsors Billy & Glenna Brashear T Konitzer, TJK Konsulting Inc. Christie Reyenga Charles E. Wright & Jessica L. Wright Michele Lynn Brashear Carl Kreisel Marilyn Rickmeyer AAAA Wright Bros. Chapter Jacob Adam Brewster James Krueger Roberson Giving Fund, Keith Roberson Michelle Yarborough Dan Brown Scott Kubica Robertson Fuel Systems Michael Younce Pamet W. Brown Ronald V. & Carol J. Kurowsky James E. Rogers & Reba A. Rogers YPO Fairchester Gold Ingrid K Bruce John D. & Kathleen B. LaMotta Safran El. & Def., Avionics USA Cynthia S. Campbell Edward Lewis Landry & Kimberly A For more information about the Safran Helicopter Engines Foundation or to make a contribution, Jamison Canebrake Club, LLC Safran USA Virginia go online to www.quad-a.org/ Kelly F Carberry Joe Lawver Malinda & Edward Schmidt scholarship; contributions can also AAAA Colonial Virginia Chapter Alyssa Lemanski Edwin W. Schmierer III be mailed to AAAA Scholarship Concept Components AAAA Lindbergh Chapter Robert Seigle Foundation, Inc., 593 Main Street, AAAA Connecticut Chapter Lockheed Martin Nancy Shaffer Monroe, CT 06468-2806. AAAA Corpus Christie Chapter The Luminescence Foundation, Inc. Reyes Cortes Timothy Lunger New AAAA Scholarship Awardee Announced AAAA Cowboy Chapter Robert H (Chip) and Angela Lunn The AAAA Scholarship Foundation announced a new Davis Aircraft Products Co., Inc. AAAA Luther Jones Speakers scholarship recipient for 2019. Jessica Akins, daughter AAAA Delaware Chapter Jodi Lynch of SSG Michael Akins, Paoli, OK, has been selected to Donaldson Aerospace & Defense AAAA MacArthur Chapter Dustoff Association Daniel T Madish & Elisabeth Madish receive the Thunderbird Chapter Matching Scholarship Jon C Eidem John Maez in the amount of $1,000 for 1 year. Jessica is attending James Emerson Jolanda Masters the University of Science & Arts of Oklahoma.

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Editor’s note: Companies can send their Army Aviation related news a $64,736,518 modification to contract W58RGZ-16-C-0008 for the releases and information to [email protected]. Modernized Target Acquisition Designation Sight Pilot Night Vision Sensor Performance Based Logistics program sustainment, support Arsenault to CEO at BAE Systems elements, system components, test equipment and the supply retrograde infrastructure; work will be performed in Orlando, with an estimated completion date of Dec. 31, 2020. Current chief operating officer Tom Montana State University, Bozeman, MN, was awarded Arseneault will move to CEO of an $8,600,000 modification to contract W911W6-18-C-0050 for the U.S. subsidiary of U.K.-based primary aircraft structure, to understand and overcome challenges BAE Systems in April 2020 the to production of primary aircraft structure using stretch-broken

BAE SYSTEMS PHOTOS company announced on Dec. 17. carbon fiber; work will be performed in Bozeman, with an estimated Arseneault DeMuro He will replace Jerry DeMuro who completion date of Sept. 30, 2021. will take on a newly created role of executive vice president of strategic initiatives; DeMuro will also continue to serve on the board of directors. Sikorsky Aircraft Corp., Stratford, CT, was awarded a $556,184,343 modification to contract W58RGZ-17-C-0009 for Black Leidos Acquires Dynetics Hawk production, associated services for program system management, < engineering, technical data and publications; work will be performed in Stratford, with an estimated completion date of June 30, 2021.

Leidos announced on Dec. 17 it will procure defense technology The Boeing Co., St. Louis, MO, has been awarded a maximum firm Dynetics for $1.65 billion giving Leidos a boost in a few future $835,737,596 modification exercising the five-year option period of technologies for the Pentagon. Leidos plans to keep Dynetics as a a five-year base contract (SPRPA1-14-D-002U) with one five-year wholly owned subsidiary, which should both smooth the transition and option period for performance-based support of consumable items for make sure current programs and partnerships are not interrupted. various aviation platforms; work will be performed in Missouri, with a Ranked as the 21st largest defense contractor in the world according Sept. 16, 2024 completion date. to the Defense News Top 100 list, Leidos grew its business in recent years by focusing on core competencies in government services; by Advertisers Index contrast, Dynetics is a product-focused company. Chief Commercial Claims Branch...... 21 Columbia Helicopters, Inc...... 15 Army Testing Grenade-Firing Drone The Army is testing an ex- DynCorp International...... 5 perimental drone armed with Fastening Systems International. Inc...... 17 a multi-shot, 40mm grenade FlightSafety International...... 9 launcher. The man-packable Macrovision Inc...... 29 Cerberus GL unmanned aerial MD Helicopter...... 23 system – made by Skyborne Technologies Pty. Ltd. – is be- Phantom Products, Inc...... 27 ing evaluated in the Army Expe- RMCI...... 13 ditionary Warfare Experiments Science and Engineering Services, SES, Inc...... 72 SKYBORNE TECHNOLOGIES PHOTO 2020 at Fort Benning, GA. It Skedco, Inc...... 25 weighs 14 pounds, has a range of two miles and can fire three 40mm Testek Solutions...... 7 high-explosive grenades at defiladed targets well beyond the 400-meter Vertex Aerospace LLC...... 2 maximum effective range of the M320 grenade launcher. Vinnell Arabia...... 35 Contracts – (From various sources. An “*” by a company name VT Miltope Corporation...... 1 indicates a small business contract) Yulista Holdings LLC...... AeroVironment Inc., Simi Valley, CA, was awarded an $8,584,734 firm-fixed-priced Foreign Military Sales (Tunisia) contract UPCOMING EVENTS for procurement of eight unmanned aircraft systems and initial spares package with operating software; work will be performed in Tunisia MARCH 2020 with an estimated completion date of May 31, 2020. 5-7 31st Annual International Women in Aviation Conference, Lockheed Martin Corp., Orlando, FL, was awarded two Lake Buena Vista, FL contract modifications: a $15,547,894 modification to contract W31P4Q-15-C-0102 for the Joint Air-to-Ground Missile (JAGM) pro- APRIL 2020 duction line for a rate ramp increase of 50 to 100 missiles per month; 22-24 AAAA Army Aviation Mission Solutions Summit, work will be performed in Orlando, with an estimated completion date Nashville, TN of March 30, 2022; and,

ARMY AVIATION Magazine 64 January 31, 2020 u NETWORK I RECOGNITION I VOICE I SUPPORT NETWORK I RECOGNITION I VOICE I SUPPORT uAAAA AAAA Legislative Report

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

Happy New Year; A understand the historical context of Defense meetings, and defense committee markups Budget We Have! funding. In 2017, DoD faced severe readiness will commence. Defense industry enterprises As this edition hits your mailbox in late issues to include Army Aviation readiness will employ platoons of lobbyists to promote January, 2019 will be in our rear view challenges. When this current administration their interests and our Aviation leaders will mirror as will those awful words, “Continuing took over, our fleet was beginning to atrophy, testify and meet with lawmakers to justify Resolution,” which generated so much and research and development dollars had their budget requests. Over the course of uncertainty for our Army Aviation enterprise. been cut for years. Our crew readiness months, based on the recommendations The week before Christmas, Washington rates were suffering, and our modernization of DoD and the persuasions from Industry, D.C. was filled with high drama with the plans were stalling. The administration staffers and Members of Congress will put House of Representatives impeaching our took bold action to repair the state of our together next year’s Defense budget. For the President. The impeachment hearings, readiness with a huge focus on Operations last four years, Army Aviation has fared well stern debate, and the ultimate vote marked and Maintenance (O&M) funding. Both FY17 so hopefully FY21 will continue that trend. a somber historical moment that will play and FY18’s generous appropriations quickly We are fortunate to have several folks in our out in the coming months in the U.S. reversed the detrimental trend. FY19 also saw enterprise that have decades of combined Senate. Fortunately, and despite a week of generous funding along with “procurement experience working in the Pentagon and impeachment gloom and doom, Members of dollars” to buy new aircraft and to modernize with our lawmakers. BG McCurry, BG Rugen, Congress were working behind the scenes our existing fleets. Now, with the approval of and MG Todd have built a foundation of on mini-bus appropriations bills for various the FY20 budget, there is more funding for trust with Capitol Hill that will serve us well government agencies. What once looked like modernization and a big uptick in research in the year to come. Not to mention that our an all-year Continuing Resolution situation and development dollars to fund FVL. Chief of Staff of the Army, General James came to an end the Friday before Christmas But what will this mean for FY21? Es- McConville, is an Aviator with a decade of as Congress passed the appropriation bills sentially only our Army Aviation leaders know Pentagon experience to include leading Army that included a Defense budget totaling what’s in the upcoming budget that will go to Congressional Affairs. We certainly cannot $738B. Happy Holidays DoD; no government Capitol Hill in February. For industry, Febru- call victory for FY21 yet, but we can embrace shutdown and appropriations bill. What does ary is like Christmas time and they have to optimism that the upcoming budget cycle this mean? It means full funding for the DoD, wait to until then to unwrap this document to will continue to support and foster Army to include our Army Aviation enterprise, thus see what is in it. It then drives the strategies Aviation’s endeavors. new start programs can commence and our they employ to influence Capitol Hill staffers leaders in the Pentagon can focus exclusively and lawmakers to make adjustments for the on the FY21 defense budget that will go to benefit of their companies. We should expect Congress in February. more robust research and development funding to support the FVL efforts, but we should Upcoming Special Focus also expect modest funding increases for the

What’s in the Funding Bill NETWORK l RECOGNITION l VOICE l SUPPORT February 28, 2019 FEBRUARY 2020 for Us? continued modernization of our current fleets and for our training and combat operations. PEO Aviation Once again, Congress has looked Rotary Wing Project favorably on Army Aviation. Notable funding The budget that will go to Capitol Hill will com- Managers lines include money for 74 new Black mence the FY21 Congressional markup pro- TRADOC Capability This is SES. Managers cess that we’ve discussed in the past. Proudly Delivering Defense Solutions to the Hawks, 49 remanufactured Apaches, and Warfighter at home and abroad. Futures Command long lead funding for the Chinook Block II FARA, FLRAA, future UAS, and MOSA upgrade program. We also saw generous The Early Process

funding for our future capabilities. $505M Late January when you read this, our NETWORK l RECOGNITION l VOICE l SUPPORT March 31, 2019

leaders will be preparing for a busy month UH -72A Lakota was appropriated for Future Vertical Lift (FVL) Versatile and Proven Capabilities. MARCH 2020 Mission Ready. and an additional $75.6M to accelerate the ahead when the budget moves over to Guard/Reserve Aviation Future Long Range Assault Aircraft (FLRAA). Capitol Hill. This assumes of course, the MEDEVAC Proponency Safety Not too shabby for the health of our current budget moves from the White House to fleet and the future fleet our children will the Office of Management and Budget employ. More good news is that the funding (OMB) and then over to Capitol Hill per the includes a 3.1% military pay raise. annual timeline of early February. Of course, Bob Lachowski or action within the beltway rarely happens Erika Burgess Onto the FY21 Cycle on time, so we should not be surprised if [email protected] Finally, a new cycle to write about! For there are delays. Once the FY21 budget 203. 268.2450 ARMYAVIATIONmagazine.com our junior reader base, it’s important to reaches Capitol Hill, the hearings processes,

ARMY AVIATION Magazine 65 January 31, 2020 AAAAu NETWORK I RECOGNITION I VOICE I SUPPORT People On The Move Aviation General Officer Promotions/ MG Douglas M. Gabram was confirmed by the Senate Assignments on Dec. 18, 2019 for appointment to the rank of lieutenant general and assignment as Commanding General, Installation Management Command, Joint Base San An- tonio, Texas; he is currently serving as Director for Test,

U.S. ARMY U.S. PHOTO Missile Defense Agency, Redstone Arsenal, AL. MISSOURI ARMY NATIONAL GUARD PHOTO BY SPC CHRISTOPHER SAUNDERS ARMY NATIONAL MISSOURI PHOTO BY TISHA SWART-ENTWISTLE, CAC PUBLIC AFFAIRS OFFICE AFFAIRS CAC PUBLIC TISHA SWART-ENTWISTLE, PHOTO BY Charles “Charlie” Hausman of the Missouri Army National Guard LTG Michael Lundy (second from right), prepares to relinquish was promoted to brigadier general in a ceremony at the Ike Skelton command of the Combined Arms Center and Fort Leavenworth, Kansas Training Site in Jefferson City, MO. A native of St. Joseph, MO, he was to LTG James Rainey (second from left) during a change of command joined by his wife Julie and daughter Libby and was promoted by the ceremony hosted by U.S. Army Training and Doctrine Command Missouri ARNG Adjutant General, BG Levon Cumpton. He recently com- commanding general, GEN Paul Funk (right), Dec. 16, 2019 in the manded the 35th Combat Aviation Brigade and was deployed in support Lewis and Clark Center’s Eisenhower Auditorium. CAC Command of Operations Spartan Shield/Inherent Resolve in 2018-19. He currently Sergeant Major Eric Dostie (left) provided the colors. serves as the Director of the Joint Staff, Missouri National Guard.

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. 66 Officers November 21, 1LT Stefan Schmidt 2019 (Germany) Commissioned Officers 2LT Siebman, Derrick T. 2LT Highum, Cole A. - DG 2LT Spaulding, Michael D. 2LT Dombrowski, Jonathan 2LT Spencer, Kiersten E. M. - HG 2LT Sullivan, Kevin D. 2LT Greer, Ian A. - HG 2LT Tarpey, Tristan G. 2LT Klehn, Spencer W. - HG 2LT Taylor, Wesley M. 2LT Wilsford, Daniel K. - HG 2LT Thurston, Lyndsey R. 2LT Ausen, Brenton S. 2LT Walas, Avery J. 2LT Belin, Tyler J. Warrant Officers 2LT Ernst, Megan L. WO1 Keena, John Robert 2LT Farina, Ryan O. G.-DG 2LT Gautreaux, Alexandria R. WO1 Goyne, Donovan T. - HG Cadet Moritz Gmeiner WO1 Patton, Isaac H. - HG (Germany) WO1 Terry, Parker O. - HG 2LT Hellmers, Ryan W. WO1 Williams, Brannan S. - HG 1LT Yannik Leibauer WO1 Adawag, Travis A. (Germany) WO1 Bohrmann, Zachary A. 2LT Meyers, Peter C. WO1 Burgess, Anna M. WO1 LaMondy, Dustin S. WO1 Perez, Julian A. WO1 Swanson, Daniel J. 2LT Moore, Alexander B. WO1 Burgess, Christopher A. WO1 Lohr, Jared M. WO1 Person, Erik F. WO1 Taylor, Kadesh E. 2LT Murphy, Patrick W. WO1 Douglass, Kristopher L. WO1 Schirber, Jacob A. 2LT Naylor, Dakota L. WO1 Gadney, Dane B. WO1 Looby, Joseph M. WO1 Torrent, Fernando 2LT Hagen Odenthal WO1 Green, Cameron P. WO1 McDaniel, Dustin R. WO1 Schmidt, Colton S. WO1 Turner, Christian T. (Germany) WO1 Guthrie, Evan R. WO1 Orlando, Anthony L. WO1 Scott, Isaac J. WO1 Wojasinski, Jacob L. 2LT Perley, Matthew D. WO1 Jenkins, Brandi E. WO1 Oscarson, Joel E. WO1 Smith, Trent A. WO1 Woolbright, Boyce L. 2LT Petriuc, Alexander S. WO1 Kemper, Collin J. WO1 Otstot, Joshua R. WO1 Su, Ryan C. (CL)

ARMY AVIATION Magazine 66 January 31, 2020 u NETWORK I RECOGNITION I VOICE I SUPPORT NETWORK I RECOGNITION I VOICE I SUPPORT uAAAA People On The Move Flight School Graduates 41 Officers, Warrant Officers November 5, 2019 WO1 Higgins, William C. - DG Commissioned Officers WO1 Clark, Bennett J. - HG 2LT O’Neill, Jacob R. - DG CW2 Pronzati, Evan - HG 2LT DeWees, Sydney D. - HG WO1 Sherwood, David M. - HG 2LT Furlong, Patrick M. - HG WO1 Adams, Brett D. 2LT Mills, Timothy J. - HG WO1 Blair, John P. 2LT Buelow, Andrew F. WO1 Blume, James W. 2LT Drum, Conner H. WO1 Branham, Tommie J. 2LT Ford, Hayden J. WO1 Grim, Kyle J. 2LT Griffin, Austin G. WO1 Harkness, James R. 2LT Hartman, Samantha P. WO1 James, Hudena L. 2LT Jackson, Bradley M. WO1 Lahue, Zachary V. 2LT Johnson, Dean T. WO1 Middaugh, Andrew R. 2LT Kane, Thierno M. 2LT Maguire, Madison A. WO1 Mistor, Andrew E. 2LT Moeller, Brandon M. WO1 Piper, Ty R. 2LT Oh, Theodore J. WO1 Torres, Matias F. 2LT Olmstead, Christopher M. WO1 Totten, Simon P. 2LT Oncay, Grant J. WO1 Wilcox, Adam M. 2LT Parkinson, Alexander C. WO1 Xayasanh, Billy P. 2LT Paxton, Sumerr R. 2LT Payne, Taylor M. -DG: Distinguished Graduate 2LT Sheetz, Kraig E. -HG: Honor Graduate 2LT Weisser, Alexandra G.

ADVANCED INDIVIDUAL TRAINING (AIT) GRADUATIONS

AAAA congratulates the following PVT Braden McDow PV2 Tyler Winston Kirby-DG PV2 Damion Hoke Hadaway Army graduates of the indicated PVT Robert Mendez PFC Jordan Malik Brooks PV2 Ian Jeffery Holmes Advanced Individual Training (AIT) PVT Michael Middleton PV2 Sage Grayson Gager PV2 Desmond Andrell courses at the 128th Aviation PV2 Eric Miller PV2 Colton Lee Hill PV2 Aaron Paul Jones Brigade, Joint Base Langley-Eustis, PV2 Angel Schacht PFC Anthony Austin Mayo VA and the U.S. Army Aviation Center PVT Cory Stokes PV2 Hunter Scott Nix UH-60 Helicopter Repairer (15T) of Excellence, Ft. Rucker, AL. SPC Thomas Ursetti PV2 Kevin James Roberts Class 077-19 SGT Christopher Willcox PV2 Alex Hunter Youngblood SPC Julie Nicole Schlosser-DG AH-64 Attack Helicopter Repairer Class 041-19 Class 034-19 PV2 Dejai Moses Isaiah Felix (15R) PVT Renardo West-DG PV2 Uraia Vb M. Jikoiono-DG SPC Juan Lopez Class 038-19 PVT James Frye PV2 Joshua Adrian Camacho PV2 Jamal Dante Madison SPC Fahad Kazi-DG PFC Travis Hudson PV2 Austin Wayne Flora PFC Samedy Muth PV2 Matthew Callahan PVT Tommy Key PV2 Yeisser Gamez Reyes SPC Justin David Lim Pascual PV2 John Connolly, III PV2 Yegor Kondratov SFC Vasileios Karagiannis PV2 Daniel Arcesio Rivas PV2 Toni Dukes PVT Abel Lopez PV2 Cole Allen Kirby PFC Shaneria Alees Robinson PV2 Santiago Figueromarte PFC Mica Mosteller SPC Aristeidis Savvpoulos PV2 Carlos Enrique Torres SGT Christopher Grant PFC William Pitcher PV2 Jacob Ryan Smith PV2 Christopher Vasquez PV2 Roman Haas PVT Colby Russell MSG Nickolaos Sotiropoulos PV2 Logan Alexander Wilson PV2 Justin Hooper PV2 Alexis Soriano-Paulino MSG Panagiotis Tziliras SPC Eric Joseph Wollermann PV2 Uriah Nevin PVT Rawle Stapleton PV2 Sharon Jo Ragnas Class 078-19 PV2 Ilio Sanchez, Jr. PVT Nciholas Villegas Class 035-19 PFC Luke Timothy Smith-DG Class 039-19 CH-47 Medium Helicopter PV2 Kolen Zane Sims-DG PV2 Braxton Lee Bragg PVT Seth Heard-DG Repairer (15U) PV2 Jacob Matthew Barton PFC Jacob Coffey PV2 Anthony Anglin Class 032-19 SGT Christopher Daniel Kellner SPC Adriel Espinoza Dominguez PVT Luis Cano PV2 Michael A. Chris Flores-DG SPC Cody James Makowski SPC Ronald Edward Gibson, III PV2 Nathaniel Carmichael PV2 Austin Lee Anthony SPC Luis Alfredo Manautou PV2 David Preston Gren, Jr PFC Rodwealth Espana PV2 Andrew Arias SPC Shannon Parnitudom SGT Christopher Charles Hoskins PV2 Ryan Fahy PV2 Nathan Patrick Hartin PFC Lucas Manuel Perez SPC Adam Robert Johnson PFC Orlando Figueroa PV2 Bryce Allyn Hill PV2 Eugene Matthew Sanchez PV2 Abiodun Jomilaye PV2 Gregory Fitzsimmons PV2 Bryson Travis Hooper PV2 Sean Austin Staley PV2 Austin Tate Kilgo SPC Dongwan Kim PV2 Terry Michael Kramer, Jr Class 201-19 PV2 Hunter William Lane SSG Hamad Rashaid Al Henaitem PV2 Pizano Victor Mendoza PV2 Gabriel Herman Haney-DG PV2 Nelson Lee Williams CW3 Eisa Abdulla Al Arqubi PV2 Dylan William Mutter PV2 Konner Andretti Case Class 079-19 Class 040-19 PFC Galvan Rafael Nunez PFC Romero Cornell Coote PFC Austin Michael Gill-DG SPC Suman Pallekonda-DG PV2 Kendrick Cornell Vereen PV2 Marcus Gabriel Dalmas PFC Philip Everitt Basinger SPC Hyunuk Kim PV2 Taylor William Watson PFC Nathan David Floysand PFC Joseph Michael Conway, III PVT Christian Mariano Class 033-19 PFC Juan Raman Garcia Santana PV2 Justin Allen Cotton

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SPC Luke Arthur Dahm PFC James C.Whitaker-DG PV2 Cameron David Orsburn PVT Kayla Caldwell PFC Rhett Douglas Farrell PV2 Joshua Mikel Hoohnstreiter PV2 Nicholas Deshon Releford PVT Demarrion Fobbs PV2 Christian Neil Foshee SPC Nikolai Viktorovic Kochegin SPC Dimas Alberto Zuniga Cuellar Class 19-045 PV2 Rene Roberto Gonzalez, Jr. PV2 Steven Gene Parks PFC Patrick Odom SPC Matthew Edward Hickins SPC Andrew James Rodgers Aircraft Structural Repairer (15G) PV2 Michal Jeffers PV2 Zachary Thomas Hintze PFC Branson Lee Austin Steed Class 011-19 PV2 Brandon Juarez-Vazquez PV2 Ante Josip Vanjak PV2 Joseph Peter Taylor, III PV2 Jeffrey Jordan Harris-DG PV2 Loran Whitaker PV2 Gabriel Alexander Weston PV2 Mark Taylor Treadway SPC Demario Rashad Bell PVT Jovan Botello Class 080-19 PV2 Zecharie Brandon Watkins PV2 Quinn Xavier Brenneck PVT Stephanie Harney PFC Michael W. Piechocki-DG SPC Nicholas Michael White PFC Luis Alberto Garcia Jr. PVT Alexander Hernandez SGT Colton Riley Jones SPC Cody Rick Willard SPC Gavin Creed Harrison PVT Edwin Lopez PV2 Hunter Jordan Kline PFC Karsten Randall Willis PV2 Rosalio Thomas Herrera III PVT John Payne PFC Michael Alfred Leone SPC Jaysen John Marton PVT Mateo Ruiz PV2 Raymond Alexander Morin Aircraft Powerplant Repairer PV2 Mathaniel John McNulty Class 19-046 SPC Nicholas Alan Nelson (15B) SPC Reed Alexander Ralston SPC D’Andre Johnson PV2 Tyler Rios Class 014-19 PV2 Shane Wyatt Stecker PFC Ian Murphy SPC Grant Thomas Rudolph SPC Luke Austin Burleson-DG PV2 David Jerome Sykes PV2 Keshawn Burns PV2 Konrad Peter Schuessler PFC Thanh Lam Nguyenchau PV2 Jeneux Culpepper PV2 Jacob Thomas Sharp PFC Danni Adona Osorio Avionic Repairer (15N) PV2 Victor Frias-Gasca PV2 Joshua Adrian Camacho PV2 Derrionta Jamel Powell Class 016-19 PV2 Julia Hyde PV2 Austin Wayne Flora PV2 Chris Joel Santiago PV2 Mark Andrew Eaton Jr.-DG PV2 Perrion Neal PV2 Yeisser Gamez Reyes PFC Matthew Vega PV2 Shedrick Brockington III PV2 Aaron Riley PV2 Uraia Vb Mocelolo Jikoiono PV2 Bilford Andrew Young PFC Christian Dale Directo PVT Damond Baltimore SFC Vasileios Karagiannis PFC Jacinda Ann Drayton PVT Alexis Casias PV2 Cole Allen Kirby Aircraft Powertrain Repairer PV2 Adrian Loren Harbin PVT Mahamadou Galledou SPC Aristeidis Savvpoulos (15D) PV2 Valerie Theodore PVT McKinley Price PV2 Jacob Ryan Smith Class 009-19 Class 017-19 Class 19-047 MSG Nickolaos Sotiropoulos PFC Vladimir Monroy-DG SGT Edwin Gabriel Vadell-Aponte SPC Victor Leon MSG Panagiotis Tziliras PV2 Austin Reed Blythe PV2 Phuc Ngo Huynh PFC Gina Lucciono PV2 Sharon Jo Ragnas SPC Carlos Eduardo Cortes PV2 William Lee Jones PV2 Gabriel Bernal PV2 Joshua Parker Wellman PV2 James Carl Driver PV2 Daniel Jesaias Martinez PV2 Trey Devos Class 081-19 PV2 Clinton Jayms Faltus PV2 Luis Fernando Martinez PV2 Shamari Leverett SPC Dmytro Aleksandrenko-DG SPC Matthew Lee Farrias PV2 Christopher Carter Nelon PV2 Luis Rodriguez SPC Thomas John Abraham PV2 Earl Gerard Giese Class 018-19 PVT Carlos Cook SPC Jorge Luis Bellomacias PV2 Jerry Allen Goodwin PV2 John Leroy Santos Guzman PVT Damondzea Holloway PV2 Anna Danielle Cantwell PV2 Kristopher Lucas Munoz PV2 Skye Donggun Seo PVT Ignacio Rangel SGT Jaimie Davenport PV2 Caleb James Phillips PV2 Javier Arturo Vasquez Class 19-048 SPC Stephen Dewen Foote, Jr. PV2 Ivan Rodriguez PV2 Alexander Jacob Willits PFC Anthony Innella - DG SPC Austin Tyler Griffis PFC Lavar Lashawn Solomon PFC Makenzie Fetch SPC Thwait Roxroy Hanson PV2 Kobe Jerwon Tate Aviation Operations Specialist PFC Andrew Hill PV2 Huntere Matthew Hudgins PV2 Zesru Imhotep Mojet Leonard (15P) PV2 Louis Auguilera SPC Spencer McKinney Moyers Class 19-041 PV2 Amber Cocolan SPC Augustine Nsiah Aircraft Electrician (15F) PVT Trevor Cox - DG PV2 Harrison Demyers SPC Rikianne Maya Obyrne Class 018-19 PVT Francisco Castillo - HG PV2 Willie Murphy Class 082-19 PV2 Devin Lanakila Ieriko-DG SPC Marcus Johnson PV2 Kymarii Nora PV2 Quinn David Jenkins-DG SPC Andrew Logan Alexander PFC Bryce Dlouhylass PVT Rodney Bodine PV2 Gideon Jerome Ellison PV2 Aldo Renee Alvarez PV2 Jevauni Jones PVT Edward Emery PV2 Tyler Daniel Gates SPC Orraymiosiris H. Guevara PVT Tristin Harry PVT Brandon Jones PV2 Leonardo Daniel Gaytan PV2 Jon Edmund Johnston Jr. PVT Christian Tafoya PVT Marco Sosa PV2 Logan Floyd Hall PV2 Austin Wade Kerbow Class 20-004 PV2 Renzo Robert Arevalo Javier Class 019-19 Class 19-042 PFC Diana Castellano PV2 Joseph R. W. Jennings SPC Julian Camilo Pena-DG PFC Haley Berghager - DG PFC Lauren Gray PV2 Jeffrey James Lawless PV2 Alex Michael Casper Riehl PFC Nestor Corea PV2 Michael Hernandez PV2 Kyle Blaine Pace PV2 Andrew Thomas Shields PFC Arona Kinge PV2 Victoria Sims PV2 Zachary Richard Parham PV2 Dakota Kelsy Stuart PV2 Jaycee Call PVT Destinee Chavez PV2 Connar Gene Westfall PV2 Rashun Lavelle Williams PV2 Jordan Matthews PVT Diana Cuellar Class 083-19 PV2 John Lance Roque Torres PV2 Monica Moreno-Torres PVT Analeah Hernandez PV2 Katlynne Ann Hytrek-DG SPC Julian Zuluagajarmillo PV2 Joseph Womack PVT Leilany Melendez SPC Shane Otto Anuszewski SSG Casey Dennis Tyler PVT Jared Ablao PVT Caleb Owens PV2 William Owen Blakeney PVT Jaylen Bonds PVT Chadwick Phipps PV2 Anuj Borsada Aircraft Pnedraulics Repairer PVT Kentrell Lomax PVT Logan Schroth SPC David Josiah Breeden (15H) Class 19-043 PVT Ariana Stewart PV2 Henry Troy Buckelew Class 013-19 PFC Dylan McConkey PVT Coltin Waibel PV2 Kenneth Allen Cline PV2 Sierra Rose Monhollen-DG PFC Dawson Miller PFC Jeremy Overton Dalton PV2 Michael Edward Anderton PV2 John Atwell Air Traffic Control Operator (15Q) PV2 Jacob Bernard Debruyne PV2 Omar Deleon PV2 Kelvin Brown Class 19-025 PFC Randy Todd Ebdrup PV2 Elijah Keivon Eford PV2 Celine Craft SPC Jason Friedlander PV2 Nathan C. Greenhagen PV2 Brenan Ronald Hudson PV2 Ethan Fitzgerald SPC Kyle Martin PV2 Adrianna Ellen Schroeder PV2 Jonathan Ryan Adam Larson PV2 Arturo Melendez SPC Jesse Pavel Class 084-19 PV2 Joseph Lee Mateo PVT Deija Banion PFC Luis Hernandez

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PV2 Robert Ordaz UNMANNED UAS OPERATOR Gray Eagle UAS Operator PVT Samuel Cross AIRCRAFT SYSTEMS AAAA congratulates the following Course PVT Joseph Kallay (UAS) GRADUATION Army graduates of the Unmanned 15 Graduates, 15 Nov 2019 Class 19-026 Aircraft Systems Operator Course, PFC Dathan J. Elensky - DHG PV2 Tristian Niehans - DG UAS REPAIRER MOS 15W, at Fort Huachuca, AZ. PFC Adrian A. Warrick - HG SPC Michael Adams AAAA congratulates the following SPC Troy M. Askew SPC Angel Castro Army graduates of the Unmanned Shadow UAS Operator Course SPC Dmitry A. Lipsky SPC Tyler Deane Aircraft Systems Repairer Course, 29 Graduates, 07 Nov 2019 PFC Russel C. Adams SPC Bryan Forrestal MOS 15E, at Fort Huachuca, AZ. SPC Amir E. Cooper - DHG PFC Christopher E. Bednarz PFC Manuel Reyes SGT Yurisnel Hernandez - HG PFC Addison Crews PFC Mary Wood Shadow UAS Repairer Course SGT Trent A. Gouveia PFC Nathan D. Fuller PV2 Mayzha Holmes 6 Graduates, 05 Nov 2019 SGT Brian S. Imaca PFC Brett M. Hermann PV2 Cole Joosten SPC Daniel Cuccapota - HG PFC William J. Peralta PV2 Jim Lee CPL Francisco C. Rascoe PFC Dominick J. Dunn SPC David S. Jimenez PFC Jawaan M. Provencial Class 19-027 SSG Vincent A. Edwards SPC Rahsaan Johnson SPC Laure K. Olson PFC David Santiago SPC Kyle Naylor SPC Jacob W. M. Adams SPC Chance L. Piccolo PFC Morgan A. Turner PV2 Calvin Ruhnau SPC Timothy A. Lindsay JR SPC Brandon D. Popplewell PV2 Nicholas E. Adkins PV2 Lucas Turner PV2 Gonzalo J. Vivas SPC Darrel L. Wheat PV2 Shanell K. Barretto PVT Isaiah Saldivar PFC Charles E. Hall PV2 Shawn M. Brack Class 19-030 Gray Eagle UAS Repairer PFC Benjamin H. Lindsey PV2 Tushawn D. Davis PFC David Skapyak Course PFC Cody J. Morin PV2 Tommy J. Escobia PV2 Brennan Doherty 16 Graduates, 01 Nov 2019 PFC Joshua A. Shreve PV2 Matthew L. Garcia PV2 Nathan Kurkowski PV2 Tyler M. Vincent - DHG PFC Troy A. Todd PV2 Steven A. Garcia PVT Zachery Fisher PFC Richard W. Stepp - HG PV2 Jordan M. Bell PV2 Jordan A. Gentile PVT Cameron McGowan SPC Michael J. Ayalasanchez PV2 Jeffery B. Gunn PV2 Quintin J. Holbert PVT Matthew Prichard SPC Shae T. Perdue PV2 Joseph B. Hoffman PV2 Daniel Jusino PVT Jacob Rein SPC John V. Shrock PV2 Kevin G. Isham PV2 Isaiah C. Lopez Class 19-031 SPC Charles E. Sweeten PV2 Nicholas C. Knight PV2 Jacob R. Salo * SPC Nickolis Allan PFC Jacob A. Coffey PV2 Nicole M. Sinnott PV2 Brandon L. Skilton SPC Ebony Welch PFC Dustin J. Fulford PV2 Cody D. Sivils PV2 Jackson A. Wisner PFC William Fox PFC Johnathan W. Maness PV2 Jacob D. Suiter PVT Daniel W. Turnbull PV2 Hassiel Ruiz PFC Colin S. Minerick PV2 Kyle B. Vanpay PV2 Woodrow Weaver PFC Zachary M. Wittig PV2 Josiah L. Yazzie PVT Chuman Nam PV2 Carlos Bernal PVT Ashtin L. Brewer DHG = Distinguished Honor PVT Andrew Shelley PV2 Kenneth J. Duncan PVT Matthew J Chrisley Graduate PVT Dakota Willis PV2 Isreal E. Gutierrez PVT Benjamin F. Dorn HG = Honor Graduate PV2 Cody D. Hazel PVT Gage S. Oldham * = AAAA Member AH-64D Armament/Electrical/ PV2 Tyler M. Presley Avionics Systems Repairer (15Y) Class 017-19 SPC Matthew Aggrey PV2 Corey Campbell PFC Rj Kennward Clemente PVT Daniel Corzine SPC Joshua Culbreath PV2 John Fight PV2 Alexander Haussman PVT Keith Malmgren PVT Izaul Martinez PVT Michael Morris PFC Duy Tran Class 018-19 PVT Joseph Rogers-DG SPC Robert Angell PFC Thomas Easley PV2 Joseph Green PVT Tristen Noack PV2 Keonidonavan Ogo PVT Michael Rose PVT Anthony Soto SPC Elijah Theirse PV2 Howard Thorpe PVT Corey Walker PVT Zachary Sharp -DG: Distinguished Graduate HG: Honor Graduate

ARMY AVIATION Magazine 69 January 31, 2020 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 January 31,1995 January 27, 1970

Briefings Air Controller December 17, 1994, an OH-58A PFC Pierre Hughes, Kiowa strayed into North Korean 25th Infantry’s Gold- airspace. The aircraft was lost en Dragons, 2nd in Kumgang County, People’s Battalion, 14th In- Democratic Republic of Korea fantry, directs a Co- (DPRK).Whether the Kiowa bra gunship. Target was shot down or was a victim was a booby-trap, in of mechanical failure is unclear. CW2 Davis Hilemon from the form of a 105 mm round lying in wait in a Clarksville, Tennessee was killed; his body was returned, and tree. The Cobra took out the hazard. later laid to rest, December 28, 1994. CW2 Bobby Hall from Brookville, Florida, was repatriated, December 30, 1994, at Learning the Ropes the Panmunjom, Republic of Korea. Both aviators served with USAAVNS students lift Company A, 4th Battalion, 501st Aviation Regiment, Camp their Hueys in a simulated Page, Republic of Korea. assault. They are training at the Ranger Jungle Warfare Change of Command School at Eglin AFB, Flori- October 17, 1994. da. Training is supervised by The 160th Special Tac X personnel from Fort Operations Aviation Rucker. The trainees are being prepared for what they are going Regiment (Airborne), to encounter in Vietnam. made Army history by conducting its change Cu Chi Vietnam of command ceremo- No, it is not one of Claire ny aboard the aircraft Chennault’s Flying Tigers. The carrier, USS America (CV-66), during Operation: UPHOLD aircraft is a Cobra, not a P-40. DEMOCRACY. The Regimental Colors were handed from Three ground crewmen work on the outgoing commander, BG Bryan D. Brown, to incoming the transmission of the pictured commander, Colonel Dell L. Daily. This was Colonel Daily’s Cobra. These men belong to Echo fourth and final posting with the 160th, following previous Company, 725th Maintenance company and battalion commands. Presiding over the ceremo- Battalion, 25th Infantry Division. ny was LTG James T. Scott, Commanding General, U.S. Army Special Operations Command (USASOC), Fort Bragg, N.C. Celebrity Ad Army Aviation as a socially-conscious medium. Well-known Korean War actor, Tony Curtis, is pictured proclaiming, “You can quit ciga- Army Aviators, 25th rettes.” Tony Curtis appeared in some 100 films, such as Houdi- Infantry Division, who ni with Janet Leigh, Trapeze with Burt flew helicopter support Lancaster, The Vikings with Kirk Doug- missions during the las, Some Like it Hot with Jack Lemmon, Korean War, October Operation Petticoat with one of his acting 1952: Left to right: idols, Cary Grant, and Spartacus, again 1LT F.E. Raymond, with Kirk Douglas as well as Sir Laurence CPT Leland H. Olivier, Jean Simmons, Charles Laughton Willard, CPT Michael and Peter Ustinov. Tony Curtis died on R. Cullen and LTC September 29, 2010 at age 85. His daugh- Charles W. Matheny. ter is the actress Jamie Lee Curtis.

ARMY AVIATION Magazine 70 January 31, 2020 Army Aviation Hall of Fame

Command Sergeant Major Donnie Calvery Jr.

The Army Aviation Hall Army Aviation Hall of Fame of Fame, sponsored by 2013 Induction - Ft. Worth, TX the Army Aviation Association of America, SM Donnie Calvery entered the Army Inc., recognizes those on July 31, 1973 becoming an aircraft individuals who have made Carmament repairman and volunteered for an outstanding contribution service in Task Force 160 10 years later. His to Army Aviation. exceptional leadership skills and dedication to the special operations aviation mission allowed him to rise through the ranks serving 19 of his 30 year career in the 160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment (Airborne), culminating The actual Hall of Fame as the regimental command sergeant major. is located in the He was there for the unit’s baptism of fire in Operation Urgent Fury, Army Aviation Museum, the first of many combat operations as a Night Stalker and was the Fort Rucker, Ala. epitome of the unit’s motto “Night Stalkers Don’t Quit.” Of significance was his participation in the first combat airborne operation since Vietnam; the first jumper out the door, during Operation Just Cause.

The deadline for He was instrumental in the development of programs for the selection nominations for the and training of enlisted members volunteering to serve in the 160th 2021 induction is SOAR (A). His personal attention to the needs of families led to formation of family readiness groups to support the needs of Night Stalker June 1, 2020 families separated by the constant deployment of service members.

He is an exceptional Soldier whose outstanding accomplishments and selfless service contributed significantly to the success of the 160th Contact the AAAA SOAR (A) and the Army Aviation Branch. His career embodies what National Office for details Aviation Branch envisioned as the model for young enlisted aviator and nomination forms at maintainers to emulate. (203) 268-2450 or visit CSM Calvery retired in 2003 and continues serving as a force www.quad-a.org modernization analyst providing his experience, technical expertise and special operations forces knowledge to the future transformation of SOF aviation.

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