U.S. Army Chief Warrant Officer 5 Michael Weisskopf, the brigade's standardization officer, prepares for flight in an AH-64E Apache helicopter at Katterbach Army Airfield, Germany. 12th Combat Aviation Brigade provides V Corps with a ready and lethal combat aviation force capable of rapidly projecting combat power across the European and African areas of responsibility in support of designated plans to assure Allies and Partners, deter aggression, and, if necessary, defeat near-peer adversaries.
ANSBACH, Germany -- Soldiers of the 2-159th Attack Battalion, 12th Combat Aviation Brigade, demonstrated adaptability to the modern battlefield during Operation Skyfall at Grafenwoehr Training Area this week. For the first time in the European theater, the AH-64E Apache proved itself as a viable counter-unmanned aerial system (C-UAS) platform, using its existing weapon systems to engage and destroy drones in air-to-air combat.
ANSBACH, Germany ā€“ For the 12th Combat Aviation Brigade, training is about more than logging flight hours. The brigadeā€™s strategic advantage lies in its location within the landscape of European security: 12th CAB trains where it is expected to fight.
CELLE, Germany -- Amidst freezing temperatures and a snowy backdrop, 12th Combat Aviation Brigade is converging from Katterbach and Wiesbaden Army Airfields to the Aviation Maneuver Training Exercise Center (AMTEC) in Celle, Germany, to participate in AMTEC 26-01.
The 12th Combat Aviation Brigade held a change of command ceremony July 2 at Katterbach Army Airfield, Germany. The brigadeā€™s outgoing commander, Col. Ryan C. Kendall, relinquished command to Col. Adam R. Bock.
The 12th Combat Aviation Brigade is gearing up to host the second Polish Apache Initiative Summit at Katterbach Army Airfield this week. This summit marks a crucial step in strengthening NATOā€™s attack aviation capabilities and fostering collaboration among key allies.
