Photo By Sgt. Jonathan Thibault | A paramotorist, left, conducts tricks as it passes by a static display of a CH-47...... read more read more
PENROSE, Colo. — Even though the Fremont County Airport Airshow had classic sports cars and flying acrobatic aircraft, 4th Combat Aviation Brigade’s static displays stole the attention of attendees in Penrose Sept. 19, 2015.
Multiple aircrews from 4th CAB, 4th Infantry Division, gave tours of a UH-60 Black Hawk (MedEvac), AH-64 Apache, CH-47 Chinook and unmanned aerial system (UAS) static displays.
“The airport management requested our support for the air show as part of community outreach, and we gladly jumped in to show our support with an airport that we use routinely for certain training missions,” said Chief Warrant Officer 5 William Ham, brigade standardization officer and AH-64 Apache pilot. “It was a fantastic opportunity and, more importantly, a chance to put a face to the Fort Carson aviation community rather than just aircraft that people see flying overhead on occasions.”
Sgt. Andrew Findlay, UH-60 Black Hawk (MedEvac) flight medic, Company C, 2nd General Support Aviation Battalion, 4th Aviation Regiment, 4th CAB, said the event served as a reminder to the community that Soldiers are here to support them.
“It was nice to hear things about how we’ve supported the communities over the past two years,” said Findlay. “When we support these types of events it shows the communities that we don’t just train to fight for wars overseas, but we are also here to support them whether it’s for emergencies or just great community outreach.”
Sgt. Rawald Jarsagaray, CH-47 Chinook crew chief, Company B, 2nd GSAB, 4th Avn. Reg., said he enjoyed the support of the community and was reminded of the help the CAB gave during the 2013 Black Forest wildfires and Colorado floods.
“We kept getting thanked for our service,” said Jarsagaray. “We had canvas photos of the fires and floods operations [on display]. People told me of their firsthand experiences seeing our aircraft dump water on the fires and rescuing people during the floods. It’s a great feeling to be a part of a very reputable aviation unit that receives a tremendous amount (of) support from the surrounding communities.”
Spc. Samuel Amore, unmanned aerial system operator, Company A, 1st Attack Reconnaissance Battalion, 4th Aviation Regiment, 4th CAB, said that this was the first time he and his fellow UAS operators have been able to show off their aircraft at a community event.
“We are training in Fort Carson’s ranges a lot, so it is real hard for us to attend community events,” said Amore. “It was great to finally show what we do and give information on our UAS systems.”
| Date Taken: | 09.19.2015 |
| Date Posted: | 10.04.2015 20:35 |
| Story ID: | 178058 |
| Location: | PENROSE, CO, US |
| Web Views: | 51 |
| Downloads: | 0 |
This work, 4th CAB showcases equipment, by SGT Jonathan Thibault, identified by DVIDS, must comply with the restrictions shown on https://www.dvidshub.net/about/copyright.
No keywords found.
LEAVE A COMMENT