Story by Scott Sturkol | Fort McCoy Public Affairs Office | 10.26.2020
A hawk is shown on North Post on July 16, 2020, at Fort McCoy, Wis.
Story by Airman Anneliese Kaiser | 92nd Air Refueling Wing | 12.17.2019
The trap was set by a team of United States Department of Agriculture wildlife biologists, who work at Fairchild under the Bird Aircraft Strike Hazard program. Their goal is to trap and relocate birds and other wildlife, mitigating risk and ensuring the safety of the base’s aircrews and assets. Aircraft hitting birds is a major concern for any aviation company, including the Air......
Story by Pfc. Matthew Marcellus | 24th Theater Public Affairs Support Element | 08.21.2018
The continuous dramatic thumping of the HH-60M Blackhawk helicopter announced the arrival of aid and assistance as the 2nd General Support Aviation Battalion, 4th Aviation Regiment, 4th Combat Aviation Brigade, 4th Infantry Division conducted a series of aviation and medical evacuation training exercises in support of the Georgian military, as part of Operation Atlantic Resolve in Hohenfels......
Story by Pfc. Matthew Marcellus | 24th Theater Public Affairs Support Element | 08.20.2018
An ominous roar steadily grew as a group of UH-60M Blackhawk utility helicopters appeared in the distance and engaged static targets, kicking up columns of dirt and destruction as the 3rd Assault Helicopter Battalion, 4th Aviation Regiment, 4th Combat Aviation Brigade, 4th Infantry Division completed an aerial gunnery live-fire exercise in Grafenwoehr, Germany, August 18, 2018....
Story by Spc. Avery Cunningham | 172nd Public Affairs Detachment | 05.14.2016
The Recruit Sustainment Program is the first step into military life for most National Guardsmen. The program is designed to teach Soldiers basic level tasks to make them successful in Basic Combat Training and Advanced Individual Training. To further that effort, the cadre and commanders of the Recruit Sustainment Company attempt to involve other units in their training....
Story by Spc. Avery Cunningham | 172nd Public Affairs Detachment | 04.02.2016
Hurricane Irene affected many states on the East Coast including Vermont in 2011. The storm caused flooding and was responsible for an estimated $6.5 billion in total losses in the United States according to the National Weather Service. The National Guard was prepared for the disaster, and in response thousands of National Guard Soldiers and Airmen swiftly mobilized to support civilian......
Story by Staff Sgt. Heather Denby | 35th Air Defense Artillery Brigade | 07.09.2015
Air defenders of Alpha Battery, 2nd Battalion, 1st Air Defense Artillery Regiment “Guardians” were provided a unique opportunity in Gunsan July 9....
Story by Cpl. Kaitlyn Klein | II Marine Expeditionary Force | 02.19.2015
Marines with 1st Battalion, 10th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, hooked an M777-A2 howitzer to a CH-53E Super Stallion during a training exercise aboard Training Landing Zone Hawk before making a movement to TLZ Dodo and conducting a live-fire exercise, Feb. 19, 2015....
