Women in the Army: Today's Soldiers a long way from the WAC Nov 14, 2008
Scott's 20-year career in the Army included a personnel exchange program with the British Army and operational testing of the AH-64 Apache attack helicopter. As a leader of integrated units, Scott said she demanded more of her women Soldiers. (Leavenworth Lamp, KS)
Confident Obama: 'I think we're winning right now so maybe I'm doing something right'... Nov 1, 2008
He refused to allow M1A1 Abrams Main Battle Tanks (MBT's), M2 Bradley Infantry Fighting Vehicles (IFV's), AH-64 Apache Helicopters, 6 AC-130 H/U Gunships, American Command and Control, 2 Brigades of Heavy Infantry, because he did not want to appear that, "he was pushing for a Vietnam like mission". The after action report and analysis clearly showed that a) the roads that were blocked with wrecked cars that prevented re-enforcements from getting to the crash site, could not be cleared because... (The Drudge Report)
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He later entered flight school and was one of the first warrant officers to fly the AH-64 Apache helicopter. Feathers flew the lead aircraft for the 101st Airborne Division in the invasion of Iraq. (Leavenworth Lamp, KS)
Top pilots are flying fans, too Jun 29, 2008
UPDATED: 2:56 a.m. CT, June 29, 2008. by 06/28/2008 11:23 p.m. CT. (AL.com)
The Pentagon's merchants of war Jun 26, 2008
Incorporated during the Vietnam War, DRS Technologies has long been "a leading supplier of integrated products, services and support to military forces, intelligence agencies and prime contractors worldwide"; that is, they have been in the business of fielding products that enhance some of the DoD's deadliest weaponry, including "DDG-51 Aegis destroyers, M1A2 Abrams main battle tanks, M2A3 Bradley fighting vehicles, OH-58D Kiowa Warrior helicopters, AH-64 Apache helicopters, F/A-18E/F Super... (Asia Times Online)
MWR employee works with pilots to remember missing Soldiers Jun 24, 2008
On May 12, 2008, one year after the two were captured, AH-64 Apache pilots, Col. Timothy Edens, and Lt. Col. Scott Williams, the commander and deputy commander of Multi-National Division Baghdads Task Force XII, flew the flags at the same time and in the same place that Jimenez and Fouty went missing. Ive flown a lot of flags, but those were the most special, said Williams. (KWTX.com, TX)
MND-B Soldier fights battles from above May 25, 2008
Part of the success of Multi-National Division Baghdads efforts throughout the greater Baghdad area has been attributed to the precision attacks on our enemies from thousands of feet above ground in Task Force XIIs AH-64 Apache helicopters ... who serves as the brigade master gunner for all aircraft and the standardization pilot for AH-64 Apache helicopters with Task Force XII, brings a vast supply of knowledge and skill to the battlefield in support of ground operations in and around... (KWTX.com, TX)
What's cool for kids to do? We offer a list of some the best places to take kids of all ages May 23, 2008
Between that, the A-10 Thunderbolt II, T-38 Talon and AH-64 Apache, the child's jaw is sure to drop. Contact this reporter at. (Camdenton Lake Sun Leader, MO)
Flying UAVs not a game for Soldiers of Task Force XII May 17, 2008
The most attentive UAV operators have proven especially useful in the current fight in Sadr City, said Lt. Col. Scott Williams, the deputy commander of Task Force XII. Williams, also an AH-64 Apache pilot, said the extra eyes are crucial on a very cluttered battlefield. The Soldiers on the ground cant see whats around the next corner, he said. (KWTX.com, TX)
Candidates for Madison County Commissioner District 2 May 17, 2008
Most recently I managed all the upper level maintenance responsibilities for entire AH-64 Apache attack helicopter fleet in Afghanistan. I was awarded a bronze star for these efforts and recognized for my fiscal responsibilities by managing the fleet more cost effectively per flight hour flown than any other unit before or since. (Rexburg Standard Journal, ID)
New orders build Northstar Aerospace Inc. backlog to $426 million May 8, 2008
The company also received orders valued at $14 million from the U.S. Army Aviation and Missile Command (AMCOM) to manufacture transmissions for the AH-64 Apache attack helicopter. AMCOM had awarded Northstar a $14 million contract to manufacture transmissions for the Apache helicopter in 2006 with an option to purchase additional transmissions within two years. (Canada Newswire)
Diggers farewell fallen commando May 2, 2008
AH-64 Apache helicopters piloted by Dutch soldiers, who serve alongside Australians in Afghanistan, hovered in the background in tribute. Chaplain Maumau Monu spoke during the service on behalf of the 300-strong Australian task force. (The Age)
Mates farewell fallen Australian May 2, 2008
"Dutch AH-64 Apache helicopters hovered in the background in tribute to the fallen.". Lance Corporal Marks was killed when Australian soldiers came under fire from Taliban forces about 25 kilometres from Tarin Kowt, the capital of Oruzgan province in Afghanistan's south. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Oops, our bad Apr 15, 2008
Six US-allied Sunni fighters from the "Awakening" movement were reportedly killed in strikes by an AH-64 Apache helicopter on two checkpoints in the city of Samarra on March 22. ("The US military denied the checkpoint it attacked ... was manned by friendly members of the so-called awakening councils and said those killed were behaving suspiciously in an area recently struck by a roadside bomb ... It ... said the incident was under investigation ... Associated Press Television News footage of the... (Asia Times Online)
Lockheed Martin receives $76.6M contract Apr 11, 2008
6 million follow-on contract extension to support the Target Acquisition Designation Sight/Pilot Night Vision Sensor for the AH-64 Apache helicopter. The contract is a follow-on to one awarded last year that had a value of $117. (Orlando Business Journal)
Scores killed, wounded in Afghanistan, Iraq violence Mar 24, 2008
The U.S. military said an AH-64 Apache helicopter fired on the positions after five people were "spotted conducting suspicious terrorist activity" in an area notorious for roadside bombs. "Initial reports suggested the attack may have been a Sons of Iraq checkpoint," the military said, using a term for the armed U.S.-backed groups. (Guardian News, Nigeria)
Green Zone hit by barrage of artillery Mar 23, 2008
The US military said an AH-64 Apache helicopter fired on the positions after five people were "spotted conducting suspicious terrorist activity" in an area notorious for roadside bombs. Material from Reuters was included in this report. (Boston Globe)
PETER KING: Notes for Osama and NFL trivia from Kandahar Mar 8, 2008
Mike Rucker shakes a soldier's hand after viewing the cockpit of an AH-64 Apache helicopter at Bagram Airbase. Michael A. Clifton. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Boeing to Highlight Broad Range of Commercial, Defense Products and Services at Singapore Airshow 2008 Feb 13, 2008
There will be additional briefings about Boeing's commercial airplane family, the P-8A maritime patrol aircraft, and the company's rotorcraft programs, which include the AH-64 Apache Longbow, the CH-47 Chinook and the V-22 Osprey. Boeing products on display during the show will include the F-15C and F/A-18 E/F Super Hornet fighter jets and the Harpoon, SLAM-ER and JDAM weapons systems. (PR Newswire)
Military Day Nov 17, 2007
Boerne High School students and members of the Air Force JROTC got a break from books and tests Wednesday when a U.S. Army AH-64 Apache attack helicopter landed on campus. The helicopter, similar to the ones flown today in Iraq and Afghanistan, was from the 7th Squadron, 6th Cavalry Regiment U.S. Army Reserve unit in Conroe. (Boerne Star, TX)
Montgomery man gets Legion of Merit award Nov 13, 2007
Blice served as both a combat helicopter pilot and an AH-64 Apache instructor pilot for the Army - 16 years of those as a member of the U.S. Army Reserves, 7th Squadron, 6th Cavalry Regiment, based in Conroe. "Being away from your home and family is the hardest part of military service," said Blice, a native of Pittsburgh who moved to the Houston area in 1990. (Conroe Courier, TX)
Vets, families gather for museum kickoff Nov 9, 2007
Chief Warrant Officer 4 Joe Weeks and CW4 Mel DeJesus flew an AH-64 Apache helicopter over the museum site. CW2 Nick Goddard added to the excitement by flying the Tupelo Police Department helicopter over Ballard Park. (Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal)
All eyes on Ellington skies Sep 28, 2007
There will be the F-18F Super Hornet, F-15E Strike Eagle, AH-64 Apache Attack Helicopter, C-17, the Ethanol powered MX-2, the B-52 and lots more. There will be lots of food and beverages for sale at the air show, and enough demos and other things to keep kids busy. (The Citizen - online, TX)
Reorganizing the Reserves Sep 17, 2007
The 11th Aviation command employs such aircraft as the AH-64 Apache, UH-60 Black Hawk, Ch-47 Chinook and fixed-wing craft. Those aircraft are scattered across the globe as part of eight aviation battalions. (News Enterprise Online)
Sky Man On The Reality Of The Iraq Surge Sep 13, 2007
The AH-64 Apache helicopter banks steeply to the right, firing chaff into the blue skies over Baghdad - the phosphorescent glow of the decoy flares burn brightly as they crash onto the rooftops below. Woman sees soldier do his "day" job. (Sky News)
Nine American Soldiers Killed in Iraq Sep 11, 2007
The ground forces returned fire, while AH-64 Apache helicopters provided support from the air. Three Al Qaeda suspects were also detained, while a fourth person at the scene was identified as a hostage being held for ransom. (Fox News)
McKinney offers belated Fourth of July wishes to troops Aug 13, 2007
U.S. Army Lt. William Wiesman enjoys chatting Saturday with the children climbing in and out of his AH-64 Apache attack helicopter. Wiesman is attached to the 7th Squadron, 6th Cavalry Regimen, based in Conroe. (McKinney Courier-Gazette, TX)
Shiite pilgrimage ends peacefully Aug 11, 2007
On July 31, an AH-64 Apache helicopter went down after coming under fire in eastern Baghdad but the two crew members were safely evacuated. The Shiite pilgrims headed home Friday a day after massing in the streets outside a golden-domed shrine in northern Baghdad to commemorate an 8th-century saint. (MSNBC -- International)
U.S. Helicopter Forced Down in Iraq Aug 11, 2007
On July 31, an AH-64 Apache helicopter went down after coming under fire in eastern Baghdad. The two crew members were safely evacuated, the military said. (Newsmax)
2 US troops killed, 13 wounded in fight in eastern Afghanistan Jul 28, 2007
An American AH-64 Apache attack helicopter supporting the evacuation of wounded troops Friday in the east made what NATO's International Security Assistance force labeled a "controlled landing" after possible engine failure. Insurgent activity was reported nearby, and the Taliban claimed they had brought the helicopter down. (International Herald Tribune)
Operation Arrowhead Ripper Makes Headway in Baqubah Jun 30, 2007
Two AH-64 Apache helicopters assigned to the 3rd Combat Aviation Brigade were fired on by insurgents inside a building. The helicopters returned fire with 30 mm rounds. (DOD DefenseLINK)
WP: U.S. security contractors open fire in Baghdad May 27, 2007
On Wednesday, a Blackwater-protected convoy was ambushed in downtown Baghdad, triggering a furious battle in which the security contractors, U.S. and Iraqi troops and AH-64 Apache attack helicopters were firing in a congested area. . (MSNBC -- International)
Private U.S. security firm involved in 2 Iraq shootings May 27, 2007
On Wednesday, a Blackwater-protected convoy was ambushed in downtown Baghdad, triggering a furious battle in which the security contractors, U.S. and Iraqi troops and AH-64 Apache attack helicopters were firing in a congested area. Blackwater confirmed that its employees were involved in two shootings but could neither confirm nor deny that there had been any casualties. (AZCentral -- News)
Lockheed Martin to support helicopter systems in $380M contract May 12, 2007
has received a contract worth up to $380 million from the U.S. Army to support systems on the AH-64 Apache Helicopter, the Army's primary attack helicopter. The Bethesda-based aerospace and defense company will provide inventory management, maintenance, repairs, spares and other support services for two systems aboard the helicopter, one being a night-vision system and the other a targeting and detection system. (Washington Business Journal, DC)
A Utah Army National Guard soldier is hoisted up to an HH-60 Pave Hawk helicopter. May 8, 2007
The exercise helps expand the expertise and integration with Utah's 211th Aviation Group AH-64 Apache Joint Rotary Wing, 4th Fighter Squadron F-16 Fighting Falcon Striker assets, and Special Operations Forces in conducting extensive joint combat search and rescue operations. DoD photo by Master Sgt. Kevin J. Gruenwald, U.S. Air Force. (DOD DefenseLINK -- News)
U.S. brigade heading to Baghdad May 6, 2007
The helicopter fleet also includes the UH-1 Huey and the AH-64 Apache. Despite the heavier reliance of the U.S. military on choppers, there has been no increase in the fleet since the war began in March 2003, Simmons said. (Los Angeles Times)
More of this story Apr 26, 2007
Helicopters coming to Laurel are the CH-53 Super Stallion (one of the largest military helicopters in existence), the CH-47 Chinook, the Montana Army National Guard H-60 Blackhawk, the H-58 Kiowa, the AH-64 Apache, the CH-46 Sea Knight, the U.S. Coast Guard H-65 Dolphin, a USDA helicopter, medical helicopters from St. Vincent Healthcare and the Billings Clinic, H-1 Huey from Malmstrom AFB, experimental helicopters and fire fighting helicopters. Fixed wing aircraft included in Aviation and... (Laurel Outlook, MT)
Soldiers being welcomed home from war tour Apr 13, 2007
"A year being away from loved ones is hard, but I miss being there because we were always busy and now some of us have to find a job." When AH-64 Apache pilot Dan Flores arrived home in February from Afghanistan, residents of the Carriage Hills subdivision, where he lives, lined the streets and tied yellow ribbons to trees to welcome him. "I was extremely blessed and fortunate because I got to see a beautiful country and I got to support the American troops directly," Flores said. (Conroe Courier, TX)
Memorial fund for fallen soldier set up in Pasadena Apr 10, 2007
While he was a member of the 1st Infantry Division, he served as an AH-64 Apache Attack Helicopter repairman. McDowell was later assigned to Fort Drum, NY in March 2006 after he completed military police reclassification training at Fort Leonard Wood, MO.. (Pasadena Citizen, TX)
Desert Storm vet to direct operations at Boeing plant Apr 5, 2007
Rotorcraft Systems programs include the V-22 Osprey, the CH-47 Chinook and the AH-64 Apache. Its operations here include the twin-rotor CH-47 Chinook helicopter and partnership with Bell Helicopter, a unit of Textron Inc., on the V-22 Osprey aircraft which has the ability to take off like a helicopter and fly like an airplane. (The Delaware County Times, PA)
Aerobatics, history take off at Luke Days Mar 23, 2007
The free show, with a $5 charge for parking, will have about 15 aerial acts, more than 15 static displays, including such aircraft as the AH-64 Apache helicopter and the AV-8 Harrier, and about 36 vendor booths. LUKE DAYS PERFORMANCE LINEUP. (AZCentral -- News)
Army copter pilot takes to the sky for show Mar 17, 2007
The Cobra was developed for the Vietnam War as the first attack helicopter and retired after the first Gulf War when the AH-64 Apache became the Army's attack helicopter of choice. The Marines and other nations still use Cobras. (Herald-Tribune)
RIM earnings to be restated $250M lower Mar 7, 2007
The U.S. Army order, the fourth production award since 2003, funds the purchase of 158 Arrowhead kits used to upgrade the infrared sensors and associated electronics onboard AH-64 Apache helicopters, Bethesda, Md. -based Lockheed said Monday. (Orlando Sentinel -- Business)
Lockheed Martin lands Army chopper contract Mar 6, 2007
has expanded its work on a new electro-optical system for AH-64 Apache helicopter pilots in a contract valued at $311 million ... Bethesda-based Lockheed Martin (NYSE: LMT) has been working on the upgrade of infrared sensors and associated electronics onboard AH-64 Apache helicopters. (Washington Business Journal, DC)
Lockheed Martin wins $311M Arrowhead contract Mar 6, 2007
The U.S. Army has awarded a $311 million addition to a previous production contract for the company's Arrowhead product, which is a new electro-optical system for AH-64 Apache combat helicopter pilots that helps flight safety and targeting capabilities. The agreement authorizes the production of 158 Arrowhead kits, which will be produced at the company's Orlando and Ocala facilities. (Orlando Business Journal)
Iraqi forces hunting killer gang Mar 4, 2007
A US AH-64 Apache helicopter drops flares as it flies over Baghdad yesterday. PHOTO: AFP. (Taipei Times)
More Idaho soldiers return from service in Afghanistan Feb 25, 2007
The 1-183 Aviation Battalion deals with AH-64 Apache attack helicopters and UH-60 Blackhawk utility aircraft. According to GlobalSecurity. (Nampa Idaho Press-Tribune, ID)
Boeing To Pay $13.5M To Settle Soldiers' Lawsuit Feb 22, 2007
The product liability lawsuit claimed that a gearbox on an AH-64 Apache Longbow failed during a maintenance flight in Tikrit, causing the chopper to plunge 800 feet. Former Chief Warrant Officer Juan Beltran of Los Angeles was left a quadriplegic, lost a finger and had severe head injuries. (CBS2.com, CA)
Insurgents catching up to helicopters Feb 8, 2007
Four helicopters have been shot down in Iraq since Jan. 20, including two AH-64 Apache attack helicopters, a UH-60 Black Hawk and a commercial MD530F helicopter operated by the private security firm, Blackwater USA. Twenty-eight passengers and crew members were killed. According to the Iraq Index, assembled by the Brookings Institution in Washington, 53 helicopters have gone down in Iraq since May 2003, not counting yesterday's loss. (SunSpot.net)
U.S. helicopter crashes in flames, killing 7 Feb 8, 2007
Jan. 28: An AH-64 Apache helicopter went down during heavy fighting near Najaf, south of Baghdad, killing the two crew members. Jan. 23: An OH-6A observation helicopter owned by the private security company Blackwater USA crashed in Baghdad in heavy gunfire, killing four civilian contractors. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
'1,000 killed in one week' Feb 6, 2007
The most recent crash occurred Friday when an AH-64 Apache flying northwest of Baghdad near Taji was shot down. Two U.S. soldiers were killed. (CNN -- World)
Military: U.S. Apache Helicopter Shot Down in Iraq Feb 3, 2007
Three other helicopters two military and one civilian had already been lost in Iraq in the past two weeks, including an AH-64 Apache helicopter that went down on Sunday during heavy fighting near Najaf, south of Baghdad, killing the two crew members, and a helicopter that crashed in Diyala province northeast of Baghdad, killing 12 soldiers aboard. All three were believed to have been shot down, but the military has not confirmed that. (Fox News -- Politics)
Helicopter 'crashes near Baghdad' Feb 3, 2007
Officially the Pentagon did not say what sort of helicopter had crashed or how, but a US defence official anonymously told the AFP news agency that it was a US Army AH-64 Apache and that "the initial report is that it was a shoot-down". Iraqi police and witnesses told the Associated Press that the crash occurred about 0730 (0430 GMT) as two Apaches were flying near Taji, a major US base about 20km (12 miles) north of Baghdad. (Yahoo News -- Iraq)
