ILLESHEIM, Germany – The 101st Combat Aviation Brigade “Wings of Destiny”, 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault), took authority over Operation Atlantic Resolve from 3rd Combat Aviation Brigade, 3rd Infantry Division on July 17, at Illesheim, Germany.
FORT CAMPBELL, Ky. – Springfield native and U.S. Army Colonel Tyler B. Partridge assumed command of the 101st Combat Aviation Brigade on June 28, 2024, in a ceremony hosted by the 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault) at Fort Campbell.
“I have never taken command of a unit better trained, better tested, and ready,” Partridge said during the ceremony. “To the Wings of Destiny Brigade: your legacy, your storied history and your most recent accomplishments are impressive and truly without peer. It is with sincere dedication and commitment that we join together to continue advancing the capability and capacity of the Destiny Brigade.”
Partridge’s new position marks the most recent assignment in a military career spanning...
06.28.2024 | FORT CAMPBELL, KENTUCKY, US |
Story by Capt. Hayley Haka
Col. Tyler Partridge receives the brigade colors from Maj. Gen. Brett Sylvia during his change of command ceremony on June 28, 2024 at Fort Campbell, Ky. to signify the transfer of authority of the 101st Combat Aviation Brigade.
The 101st Combat Aviation Brigade participates in Combined Resolve XV, a joint, multinational exercise designed to hone the interoperability between NATO ally and partner nations at the Joint Multinational Readiness Center in Hohenfels, Germany. The 101st provides aerial assets including logistic support, offensive capabilities and medical evacuation with their fleet of AH-64E Apache, UH-60 Black Hawk and CH-47F Chinook helicopters to ensure that they and their partner forces fight and win against any enemy threat. (U.S. Army National Guard video by Staff Sgt. Garrett L. Dipuma)
