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82nd Combat Aviation Brigade pilots killed in eastern Afghanistan

Story by Sgt. 1st Class Eric Pahon | 82nd Combat Aviation Brigade | Date: 09.05.2012

Two pilots from the 82nd Combat Aviation Brigade, 82nd Airborne Division, died Sept. 5 when their OH-58D Kiowa Warrior went down in Logar province, Afghanistan. Read More

Helicopter makes forced landing in eastern Afghanistan

Courtesy Story | ISAF Joint Command | Date: 08.27.2012

An International Security Assistance Force helicopter made a forced landing in eastern Afghanistan today. Read More

10th Sustainment Brigade makes history, conducts aerial delivery operations at Salang Pass

Story by Sgt. 1st Class Luis Saavedra | 10th Sustainment Brigade Public Affairs Office | Date: 08.26.2012

The 10th Sustainment Brigade conducted the first aerial delivery mission near the Salang tunnel Aug. 26 proving aerial resupply is possible almost anywhere in Afghanistan. Read More

Jump-FARP fuels monumental outcome

Story by Sgt. Shanika Futrell | 159th Combat Aviation Brigade Public Affairs | Date: 08.24.2012

The Forward Support Company, 4th Battalion, 101st Aviation Regiment, for the newly formed Task Force Wings element provides responsive, manifold logistic support to the task force. The support does not stop at... Read More

SWO: Forecasts factor in mission execution

Story by Sgt. Shanika Futrell | 159th Combat Aviation Brigade Public Affairs | Date: 08.23.2012

Three staff weather officers provide Task Force Wings with weather predictions during a Joint Operations Aviation Exercise Aug. 20-29. The SWO team monitors the weather in the task force’s tactical operations... Read More