Soldiers assigned to the 12th Combat Aviation Brigade conduct aviation operations during Aviation Maneuver Training Exercise Center (AMTEC) 26-01 at Celle, Germany, Feb. 13, 2026. 2th CAB’s participation in AMTEC 26-01 demonstrates the brigade’s commitment to training alongside NATO allies to ensure a ready force capable of maintaining stability throughout the European theater. 12th CAB provides V Corps with a lethal combat aviation force capable of rapidly projecting power across the European and African areas of responsibility to deter aggression and defeat near-peer adversaries.
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.
ANSBACH, Germany ā€“ The Forward Arming and Refueling Point (FARP) is a critical lifeline on the modern battlefield for aviation assets. While long recognized for their vital role, the FARP also presents inherent challenges for todayā€™s warfighters in Large Scale Combat Operations (LSCO). The 12th Combat Aviation Brigade recently invited the Army Applications Laboratory (AAL) to observe operations at the Joint Multinational Readiness Center...
