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. – Throughout last year, aircrew members from the 6th General Support Aviation Battalion (GSAB), 101st Combat Aviation Brigade, 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault) flew the new CH-47F Block II Chinook.
The CH-47F Block II, currently in development with United States Army Program Executive Office Aviation at Redstone Arsenal, Ala., is the latest advancement to the Army’s rotary wing heavy lift capability.
In April 2024, the 101st Combat Aviation Brigade conducted Special User Evaluation (SUE) #1, the first Soldier-led assessment of the Block II helicopter. The Soldiers provided extensive feedback, and Project Manager (PM) Cargo quickly responded, implementing changes and preparing for SUE #2.
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03.20.2025 | FORT CAMPBELL, KENTUCKY, US |
Story by Capt. Hayley Haka
U.S. Army Soldiers attached to Task Force Sandpiper, 101st Combat Aviation Brigade, 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault) conduct operations at a Forward Arming and Refueling Point (FARP) on Mar. 26, 2025. FARPs are critical in providing the necessary ordinance and fuel for helicopter operations. (U.S. Army Photo by Capt. Andrew Lightsey IV)
Soldiers assigned to the 101st Combat Aviation Brigade, 101st Airborne Division Downed Aircraft Recovery Team (DART) conduct an infiltration for a simulated downed UH-60 Blackhawk on April 2, 2025. DART teams are responsible for recovering aircraft after they crash or become disabled and can no longer fly. (U.S. Army video by Staff Sgt. Vincent Levelev)
