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In combat
RAF's Bravo November returns from Afghanistan (new)
Almost thirty years since it entered service, veteran of the Falklands campaign, the RAF's ZA718 Chinook helicopter, or 'Bravo November' as it is better known, has just returned from service in Afghanistan.
Chinooks Assault Taliban Strongholds in Afghanistan
Reports continue to show the new CH-47Fs deployed in Afghanistan were widely used in assaults on hostile forces of the Taliban. U.S. Aviation helicopters from the 82nd Combat Aviation Brigade participated in the air assualt of more than 350 Scottish soldiers from the British Army.
A tough old bird — surviving an ambush in Helmand
A Royal Air Force pilot who foiled an assassination attempt on Britain's most important political ally in Afghanistan's Helmand Province has been officially recognised for his valour with the award of the Distinguished Flying Cross.
TF Pegasus Inserts Marines into Helmand Province
Through the left-door gunner window of a CH-47F Chinook helicopter, Marines establish a security perimeter after dismounting the helicopter during an air assault into Helmand Province, Afghanistan, July 2.
Iraqis Lead Air Assault
FORWARD OPERATING BASE HAMMER, Iraq – Paratroopers assigned to K Troop, 5th Squadron, 73rd Cavalry, 82nd Airborne Division, Multi-National Division – Baghdad and National Police officers assigned to the 3rd NP Brigade, 1st NP Division rehearse the proper way to exit a CH-47 Chinook helicopter prior to conducting an air assault clearance operation, June 26, on Forward Operating Base Hammer, Iraq.
82nd Combat Aviation Brigade provides aviation support in southern Afghanistan
A CH-47F Chinook helicopter from Company C, 3rd Battalion, 82nd Aviation Regiment, 82nd Combat Aviation Brigade sling-loading a M777 lightweight towed howitzer to the forward operating base in Spin Buldak, southeastern Afghanistan.
Air Cav Chinooks play large role in mission support
BAGHDAD, Iraq — Since the Vietnam War, Army aviation has increased the efficiency of logistics — keeping supplies and Soldiers off the dangerous roads below.
Air Assault with the Big Guns
The 2nd Bn., 11th FA Regt. was the first field artillery regiment in the Army to field and firethe M777 in combat, Jan. 2, 2008, in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. The unique training event validated both the CAB's air assault versatility and the FA battalion's ability to work with aviation assets to accomplish a wide array of their fire missions in Iraq.
Aviation assists Scots' return from Helmand Province
Helmand Province, Afghanistan—After nearly a week of counter-insurgency and counter-narcotics operations in areas North of Lashkar Gah, Soldiers from The Black Watch, 3rd Battalion, The Royal Regiment of Scotland were exfiltrated by Chinook helicopters from Helmand Province June 24.
in the field
Next Unit Equipped Ceremony (NEW)
In a ceremony held Friday, July 30, the 3rd General Support Aviation Battalion, 10th Combat Aviation Brigade, 10th Mountain Division, Fort Drum, N.Y. became the sixth U.S. Army unit equipped with the CH-47F Chinook.
Wherever the 1st Team is Deployed, Call it Cav. Country (NEW)
Many say the war in Iraq is coming to a close with a withdrawal date of December 2011. August 31, will likely mark the end of U.S. combat operations in a war that has dominated world affairs and American living rooms for over six years. Nonetheless, while the combat environment has shifted from a focus on kinetic operations towards Iraqi empowerment, the Blackcats of B/2-227 Aviation Regiment, 1st Air Cavalry have still found ways to push the CH-47F to its absolute limit in Operation Iraqi Freedom 09-10.
CH-47F Crews Talk Aircraft Performance
I've been flying Chinooks for five years with multiple deployments, and I've been flying the Fox for just over a year. One of the great benefits from the Common Avionics Architecture System cockpit in the Fox is the ability it provides to do a mission change on the fly. This capability enables pilots to make changes quickly and accurately.
The Latest Addition to the U.S. Army Modernized fleet: the CH-47F Chinook Fielded by US Army's 82nd Airborne Division
"Fielding the new CH-47F Chinook continues the proud heritage of the unit's aviation history, "said CPT John Gunter, Commander
1st Air Cavalry Brigade Takes Birds to Port
Departing from Fort Hood, Texas, March 19, 2009, a series of CH-47 Chinook helicopters from Company B, 2nd General Support Aviation, 227th Aviation Regiment, 1st Air Cavalry Division, 1st Cavalry Division, make their final flight to the Port of Beaumont, Texas, before the 1st ACB deploys to Iraq.
Training on the "Flying Crane" — 4th Combat Aviation Brigade Soldiers Perfect the Art of Chinook Sling Loads
CAMP TAJI, Iraq – With combat operations conducted in some of the most remote areas of the world, aviation Soldiers are commonly tasked with getting heavy equipment into secluded areas for combat sustainment and resupply missions.
Soldiers conduct "Fat Cow" operations for continued sustainment of MND-B forces
CAMP TAJI, Iraq – Soldiers from the Combat Aviation Brigade, 4th Infantry Division, Multi-National Division – Baghdad, executed a training exercise at Camp Taji, Nov. 10, aimed to provide added versatility to refueling operations for both aviation and ground units operating in and around the Iraqi capital.
International
Aussie Chinooks flying in Afghanistan (new)
The two Australian CH-47 "Chooks" have resumed operations at Kandahar airfield in southern Afghanistan and will operate for eight months over the Afghan summer to provide airlift support to the International Security Assistance Force (ISAF).
WINTER TRAINING IN NORWAY (new)
In winter of 2010, Royal Air Force Chinooks along with other RAF helicopters, from the UK’s JOINT HELICOPTER COMMAND (JHC) self-deployed from their UK bases to RNoAF Bardufoss in arctic Norway to undertake their demanding arctic winter flying training programme known as ‘CLOCKWORK’ training.
ROTARY WING TEST & EVALUATION SQUADRON (new)
The Rotary Wing Test & Evaluation Squadron (RWTES) based at MoD Boscombe Down, in Wiltshire has never been so busy. Over the past few years, the United Kingdom Government and Ministry of Defence (MoD) have spent over £6 billion pounds to improve the UK’s helicopter capability.
ITALIAN ARMY AVIATION CH-47C AND ABRUZZO
In early April 2009, a 6.3-magnitude earthquake struck the region of Italy approximately 95 km (60 miles) northeast of Rome. The tremors were felt as far away as Rome. Italy lies on two fault lines and has been hit by powerful earthquakes in the past, mainly in the south of the country. Reports estimated hundreds of dead and thousands of injured; more than 26 cities and towns were damaged.
Canadian Air Wing Takes to the Skies Over Kandahar
KANDAHAR AIRFIELD, Afghanistan — The parade marking the standup of the Joint Task Force Afghanistan Air Wing attracted senior officers and dignitaries from the Afghan national security forces and the International Security Assistance Force as well as the "whole of government" team conducting Canadian operations in Afghanistan.
Chinooks on the Helmand
URUZGAN, Afghanistan -- The Royal Netherlands Air Force (RNLAF) ICH-47D Chinooks, operating in Air Task Force 6, were tasked to conduct multiple assaults to take in the West banks of the Helmand River in Uruzgan.
RAF Chinooks continue operations In Afghanistan
RAF Chinooks continue to provide essential air mobility, moving personnel and equipment and undertaking medical evacuations in Afghanistan. Supported by the Expeditionary Chinook Engineering Squadron, the Chinook Force has revolutionised maintenance to deliver significantly more flying hours for each aircraft.
Typhoon Morakot Aftermath
Republic of China Army (ROCA) CH-47 Chinooks were called into action in August 2009 to participate in massive rescue operations in Taiwan following the devastating effects of Typhoon Morakot.
at home
National Guard from neighboring states aid Louisiana (new)
National Guardsmen from Louisiana's neighboring states and beyond have joined with the bayou state's National Guard to help protect its shores from the massive Deepwater Horizon oil spill through the Emergency Management Assistance Compact.
Guard Completes Sandbag, Barrier Missions on Gulf (new)
BATON ROUGE, La., June 8, 2010 – The Louisiana National Guard has completed two missions as part of its response to mitigate the effects of the Gulf of Mexico oil spill, officials said today.
10th Mountain Division Fields CH-47Fs (new)
The fifth U.S. Army unit has fielded the CH-47F Chinook helicopter. The 6th Battalion, 101st Combat Aviation Brigade, based at Fort Campbell, Ky., completed all required training and officially assumed operation of 12 CH-47F Chinooks December 8, 2009.
Guard Responds to Winter Storms
n South Dakota -- where National Guard officials said about 6,000 people were without power during strong winter storms with high wind, snow and freezing rain -- Guard members set up generators at the Cheyenne River Indian Reservation, worked to reopen roads and prepared for search and rescue operations.
Army National Guard Aviation Unit of the Year
The accomplishments of the "Kong" Soldiers of Co. B, 3rd Bn., 126th Avn. Regt., during their deployment in support of Operation Enduring Freedom can best be described by their successes in mission execution, adaptability and maintenance. With their 12 CH-47 Chinook aircraft, Co. B conducted operations throughout Afghanistan from three locations at Forward Operating Bases Bagram, Salerno and Kandahar, ranging over 400 miles apart.
Colorado National Guard Assists in Crash Recovery
MONARCH PASS, Colo. – Members of the Colorado National Guard's Army Aviation Support Facility assisted with the recovery of a crashed UH-60 Black Hawk April 2.
N.Y. Guard Provides Helicopter Training to Canadian Aircrews
ROCHESTER, N.Y -- New York Army National Guard members offered hands-on CH-47 Chinook helicopter training to Canadian air force aircrews readying for deployment at a flight facility here in January 2009.
National Guard Battles Winter Storms in Five States
Rain and melting snow continue to increase flooding in five states across the northern United States today.
Boeing Chinook Pilot reaches 10K flight hours
"That's a lot of helicopter time," said Jack Jordan, Boeing's CH-47 Test Pilot, on reaching the 10,000 hour flight milestone. " It's better than spending an entire year of your life in the sky." In fact, it is the equivalent of spending 24 hours per day, every day in the air, for more than a year.