U.S. Army Maj. Jordan Terry, operations officer for the 1st Battalion, 214th Aviation Regiment, 12th Combat Aviation Brigade, discusses conducting UH-60V Blackhawk and CH-47F Chinook gunnery tables at the Grafenwoehr Training Area during exercise Lethal Cougar on March 4, 2025. This training maximized readiness by incorporating crew-served and small arms weapons qualifications as well as flight training. As Europe’s critical aviation support, 1-214th GSAB ensures they remain a ready and capable force, prepared to respond to any contingency in support of ground forces, allies, and partners across the theater.
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 NATO’s attack aviation capabilities and fostering collaboration among key allies.
ANSBACH, Germany – 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 today’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...
