25th Combat Aviation Brigade Public Affairs
Hometown: Wheeler Army Airfiel, HI, US
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Featured Video
AAAA Crew Chief of the Year
Sergeant Zachary Rice was selected as the 2012 Army Aviation Association of America's Henry Q. Dunn 2012 Crew Chief of the Year. SGT Rice was presented with the award by Command Sgt. Maj. James Thomson, CSM of the Army Aviation Center of Excellence, on Wheeler Army Airfield, Hawaii, March 25. Maj. Gen. Kevin Mangum, Commander of the Army Aviation Center of Excellence, also attended the award ceremony to congratulate Rice on his achievement. Available in High Definition.
Video by Capt. Richard Barker | 25CAB | 03.25.2013
Recent News Stories
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Soldiers from 2nd Squadron, 6th Cavalry Regiment, 25th Combat Aviation Brigade conducted static load training with loadmasters of 535th Airlift Squadron, 15th Air...
Story by Sgt. Daniel Schroeder | 25CAB | 06.07.2013
Thirty-five noncommissioned officers of the 25th Combat Aviation Brigade graduated from a Common Aircraft Maintenance course here, May 22.
Story by Sgt. Daniel Schroeder | 25CAB | 05.22.2013
Students in high school and college often ask themselves, “What job do I want to have for a career?” While some have it figured out, others seek advice from...
Story by Sgt. Daniel Schroeder | 25CAB | 05.10.2013
The 25th Combat Aviation Brigade “Wings of Lightning” soldiers welcomed a new commander during the 25th CAB change of command ceremony here Tuesday.
Story by Sgt. Daniel Schroeder | 25CAB | 04.30.2013
As the morning sunlight washes over Wheeler Army Airfield, soldiers of Company C, 2nd Battalion, 25th Aviation Regiment, 25th Combat Aviation Brigade, welcome some...
Story by Sgt. Daniel Schroeder | 25CAB | 04.22.2013
The 25th Combat Aviation Brigade was awarded the Army Aviation Association of American Outstanding Aviation Unit of the Year Award at the 2013 AAAA Annual...
Story by Sgt. Daniel Schroeder | 25CAB | 04.12.2013
Recent Photos
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Soldiers from 2nd Squadron, 6th Cavalry Regiment, 25th Combat Aviation Brigade, load an OH-58D Kiowa Warrior in the back of an Air Force C-17 Globemaster III during a...
Photo by Sgt. Daniel Schroeder | 25CAB | 06.07.2013
Chief Warrant Officer 2 Devin Ullrich with Troop A, 2nd Squadron, 6th Cavalry Regiment, 25th Combat Aviation Brigade, was promoted from warrant officer to chief...
Courtesy Photo | 25CAB | 06.05.2013
Thirty-five Noncommissioned officers with the 25th Combat Aviation Brigade pose for a group photo after graduating from the Common Aircraft Maintenance Mobile...
Photo by Sgt. Daniel Schroeder | 25CAB | 05.22.2013
Lt. Col. Hunter Marshall, Commander of 3rd Battalion, 25th Aviation Regiment, 25th Combat Aviation Brigade, welcomes Hawaiian educators during a visit to witness...
Photo by Sgt. Daniel Schroeder | 25CAB | 05.06.2013
U.S. Army Col. Frank Tate, outgoing commander of the 25th Combat Aviation Brigade, transfers his command to Col. Kenneth Hawley, during a change of command ceremony...
Photo by Capt. Richard Barker | 25CAB | 04.30.2013
Dr. Ishmael Stagner II, Hawaiian scholar, author, and lecturer, finishes putting an Army Physical Training T-shirt on his grandson before conducting PT with soldiers...
Photo by Sgt. Daniel Schroeder | 25CAB | 04.02.2013
Featured Story
2-6 CAV loads OH-58Ds on Air Force C-17
06.07.2013 | WHEELER ARMY AIRFIELD, HI, USStory by Sgt. Daniel Schroeder
Soldiers and aviators practiced loading an OH-58D Kiowa Warrior rotary wing aircraft in a C-17 Globemaster III fixed wing aircraft in preparation for contingency operations in the U.S. Pacific Command area of responsibility if needed.
“The training educated soldiers on vital tasks they will use down the road,” said Staff Sgt. Aaron Nefe, platoon sergeant with Troop A, 2-6 CAV, 25th CAB, who is originally from Spring, Texas.
Soldiers from each troop attended academic classes on Wheeler Army Airfield to familiarize themselves with the proper procedures for transporting an aircraft. The next phase of training allowed soldiers to rehearse preparing the aircraft for transport.
Phase three brought the soldiers here to conduct hands on training with Air Force C-17 loadmasters.
“Integrating the training with the Air Force allowed the soldiers to see first hand how the Kiowa [Warrior] is prepped and loaded,” Nefe said. “It also provided the opportunity for both branches to learn about the other’s aircraft. They also got to experience what it is like to work with the other branches.”
Each group of soldiers learned to load the OH-58D nose first and tail first to allow for flexibility when loading multiple helicopters in a fixed wing aircraft.
“This training was realistic by working with the Air Force,” said Pfc. Nathan Verden, an OH-58D crew chief assigned to Troop C, 2-6 CAV, 25th CAB, originally from Fort Worth, Texas. “It was great to see how the C-17 operates and how the Kiowa [Warrior] fits in the C-17.”
The soldiers gained a better understanding of the loading process by observing their peers.
“When I was loading the aircraft, I was focused on doing my job and staying safe,” said Verden. “I did not fully understand why the commands were given when they were until I saw it from a far. Now I understand why everyone was where they were during the process.”
The training allows the unit to rapidly deploy to any location. The next step for the soldiers is learning to load multiple aircraft. The C-17 Globemaster III is capable of carrying six OH-58D Kiowa Warriors.
Featured Photo
2-6 CAV loads OH-58Ds on Air Force C-17
Warrant Officer Justin Garner, a pilot assigned to Troop B, 2nd Squadron, 6th Cavalry Regiment, 25th Combat Aviation Brigade, jacks up the left wheel in preparation for loading an OH-58D Kiowa Warrior tail first in the back of an Air Force C-17 Globemaster III during a static load training session on Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii, June 7.
Courtesy Photo | 25CAB | 06.07.2013
Recent Video
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Sergeant Zachary Rice was selected as the 2012 Army Aviation Association of America's Henry Q. Dunn 2012 Crew Chief of the Year. SGT Rice was presented with the...
Video by Capt. Richard Barker | 25CAB | 03.25.2013
For the families and friends of the 25th Combat Aviation Brigade, here is a video of your Soldier and the great things they are doing.
Video by Sgt. Daniel Schroeder | 25CAB | 12.26.2012
Here is the November installment of the 25th Combat Aviation Brigade Faces of Strenght FRG video for the 25th CAB Ohana. Also available in High Definition.
Video by Sgt. Daniel Schroeder | 25CAB | 11.29.2012
COL Tate sends a shout out to family and friends and the University of Hawaii Warriors. Also available in high definition.
Video by Sgt. Daniel Schroeder | 25CAB | 10.30.2012
SFC Tupea sends a shout out to family and friends and the University of Hawaii Warriors. Also available in high definition.
Video by Sgt. Daniel Schroeder | 25CAB | 10.30.2012
1SG Day sends a shout out to family and friends and the University of Hawaii Warriors. Also available in high definition.
Video by Sgt. Daniel Schroeder | 25CAB | 10.30.2012
