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"Lifting the Wings of the Airborne" |
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82nd Aviation Association Projects Memorials: Relocate the 82nd Aviation Brigade Memorial The 82nd Aviation Memorial was relocated when 82nd CAB moved from its previous Ardennes Street unit areas to the new Brigade complex on Longstreet Road. The 82nd AA raised funds to pay for the relocation and update of the Memorial. The Memorial now occupies a place of honor in front of the new Brigade Dining Facility.   Dedicate the Captain Kimberly Hampton Memorial Building The 1-17th Cavalry Headquarters building was dedicated in honor of Captain Kimberly Hampton. Captain Hampton was the Troop D Commander in January 2004 when she perished from wounds sustained when her OH-58D Kiowa Warrior was shot down while conducting combat operations near Fallujah, Iraq. The Association provided support to the dedication including funds for the memorial plaques mounted on the building.  Dedicate Additional Memorial Buildings to our Fallen The 82nd AA will provide support for 82nd CAB dedications of additional facilities in honor of our fallen. Currently, five additionally dedications have been authorized and our goal is to be able to dedicate these buildings during All American Week in May, 2008. Update the 82nd Aviation Brigade Memorial The Association will annually update the Brigade Memorial to memorialize those who have made the ultimate sacrifice. Tragically, the 82nd CAB has suffered the loss of nine Soldiers since the memorial was last updated. We planned to also complete this update prior to All American Week in May, 2008 Simmons Army Airfield Aviation Memorial With the deactivation of 18th AVN BDE, the 82nd CAB assumed responsibility to maintain the XVIIIth ABN Corps Aviation Memorial on Simmons Army Airfield. The 82nd AA intends to support efforts to renovate and update the site so that it serves as a fitting memorial for all Aviation Soldiers who made the ultimate sacrifice while assigned to XVIIIth ABN Corps units. Recognition of Aviation NCOs and Soldiers of the Year The 82nd AA will annually recognize the Aviation NCOs and Soldiers of the Year selected by the 82nd CAB and subordinate units. 82nd AA Pilot-in-Command Recognition Program The Association is proposing a program to recognize the Brigade's Aviators designated as Pilot-in-Command. September 11th Memorial Run The 82nd Aviation Association is sponsoring a September 11 Memorial Run. The 10K and 5K events will take place in all of the locations in Afghanistan, Iraq, and Fort Bragg where 82nd CAB Soldiers are stationed. This event is a unique opportunity to both honor all those who persished on 9/11 and to show support from our Aviation Soldiers in combat. If you are interested in particpating in the run look for advertizements in the Fort Bragg area or contact the Association for further information. 82nd AA OIF/OEF Photo Contest The association is sponsoring a contest of digital photographs that document the 82nd CAB's combat experience in OIF/OEF. First place prize is $100, second place is $50, and third place is $25. All prizes will be awarded as AAFES gift certificates. Active Duty Soldiers of the CAB can submit original digital photos to joel.milbern@us.army.mil. Please include your name, unit, when and where the photograph was taken, and an e-mail address. Deadline for submission is August 30, 2007. Search Terms, 82 AA, 82 Aviation, AH-64, CH-47, OH-58, UH-60, Apache, Blackhawk, Chinook, Kiowa Warrior, 1-17, 1-17th, Cavalry, 1-82, 1-82nd Attack, 2-82, 2-82nd Assault, D AMC, Wolfpack, Horseman, Corsair, Army Aviation Helicopter, Airborne Disclaimer - DOD images, symbols, and insignia on this site are used only in reference to their official military unit; they are not logos or otherwise associated with the 82nd Aviation Association. Additionally, the appearance of external hyperlinks on this or any 82nd AA web pages does not constitute endorsement by the 82nd AA of the linked web sites, or the information, products or services contained therein. |
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