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.
ERBIL AIR BASE, Iraq– Embracing its motto as the ‘Wings of Destiny’ brigade the 101st Combat Aviation Brigade (CAB), 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault) expertly provided air support for one of the most successful air assaults in recent history in Iraq, February 28, 2025.
During an affront against the Daesh, the brigade and partner nations flew over 20 aircraft to support the coalition for over 200 ground forces from Combined Joint Task Force - Operation Inherent Resolve (CJTF-OIR).
“Planning for the mission was conducted over a 96-hour period allowing aviation and partnered ground force personnel to refine details, rehearse, and execute a simultaneous time on target air assault to three distinct objective areas within...
Apache's from Task Force Nighthawk, 101st Combat Aviation Brigade, 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault) return from a mission on the Erbil Air Base, Iraq, March 4, 2025. Pilot and command attack and scout helicopters under combat and non-combat conditions, in all types of weather conditions during the day and night, and under night-vision systems. (U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Vincent Levelev)
Soldiers assigned to Task Force Nighthawk, 101st Combat Aviation Brigade, 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault) conduct maintenance on an AH-64 on the Erbil Airbase, Iraq, March 5, 2025. These Soldiers ensure every helicopter is safe and ready to fly by preparing aircraft maintenance forms and records, supervising inspections, and ensuring standards are met. (U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Vincent Levelev)
