This is the unit patch for the 16th combat aviation brigade, fort wainwright, alaska which gets its lineage from the 16th combat aviation group. Our unit 152 aviation, fort wainwright, ak is mission essential right now but currently doing a phase on a blackhawk. Hi all, i enjoy collecting patches from units that are or were based in alaska,and here is an unusual find. Wainwright, alaska where i would become an uh1 crew chief. Fort bliss, tx units fort bliss is home to over 20,000 military personnel as well as 7,200 civilians. Its purpose is to provide military personnel the information necessary for their move to the area. The 152d aviation regiment combat was constituted 1 june 1940 in the regular army as headquarters detachment, 204th quartermaster battalion gas supply, and.
Newcomers at fort wainwright article the united states. In june 2011, 152 deployed team denali, a ch47based unit, to operation enduring freedom to support operations in southern afghanistan. Units stationed at wainwright include the 1st stryker brigade combat team, 25th infantry division, also known as the 125th sbct. Page 1 of 8 some post vietnam war army aviation patches posted in army and usaaf. We provide professional quickresponse support to ground commanders for. His unit conducted fire training to qualify new pilots and crew members, while recertifying existing pilots and crew for emergency wildfire missions. Happy friday all, ive been picking up some postwar army aviation patches here and there so i thought i would start a thread and post them here from time to time. Army alaska, bassett army community hospital and the bureau of land managements alaska fire service which later transformed to become a part of 16th combat aviation brigade with headquarters at joint base lewismcchord. While we respect and fight to defend the individuals right to free speech and expression, all comments and submissions are. Chinook from bravo company 152nd avn bn has just refilled a bambi bucket at a local dip sit, the unit is supporting the alaska fire services fight against the stuart creek 2 fire, each bucket is filled with 1400 gallons of water. This information is for both onpost and offpost at fort wainwright, ak. The 152d general support aviation battalion is home of the uh60 blackhawks, ch47 chinooks, and uh60 medevac support. Discipline is the hallmark of all great military units. The 52nd aviation regiment is an aviation regiment of the u.
In 2001, fort wainwright was selected as the third stryker brigade combat team and, in 2006, the post was selected as the home of task force 49 aviation brigade. In 1997, 152nd aviation received the theater aaaa outstanding aviation unit of the year award. Comments, videos, photos and fans are welcome but well delete posts that include profanity, sexual. On this page is a little history of one chinook unit that has served its country with pride and distinction. However, that is not the picture one gets if they were to imagine alpha company, 152 aviation regiment, an active duty unit out of fort wainwright, alaska. Later in june 2005 the remainder of the battalion relocated to fort wainwright, alaska to begin the. Im starting off with this c company 2158 aviation regiment piece. Fort wainwright s mission is to deploy combat ready forces to support joint military operations worldwide and serve as the joint force land component command to support. Here is a link to the fort wainwright map, showing the welcome center location. It was also announced that the 4th squadron, 6th cavalry regiment would join the brigade and that 1st battalion, 229th aviation would move from fort hood to jblm. Some post vietnam war army aviation patches army and. This medevac uh60l arctic dustoff artwork is dedicated to c co 152.
The 242nd ashc muleskinners evolved into b company. Find 1st battalion, 52nd aviation regiment 152 av members on rallypoint. Fort wainwrightbased choppers to again help with civilian. Fairbanks is known as a small town city and offers those stationed at wainwright many cultural and recreational experiences. Fort wainwright, alaska assist the national park mountianeering rangers stage survival equipment on the base camp on the. The unit returned from deployment to afghanistan late last year, and a.
On june 15, 2011, the 16th cab cased the brigades colors at fort wainwright and moved the headquarters and headquarters company to joint base lewismcchord, wash. Fort wainwright c co 152 medevac, uh60l poster art. On 15 apr 1986, the 222d aviation battalion combat was inactivated at fort wainwright, alaska. About us business 1st battalion, 52nd aviation regiment, 16th combat aviation brigade. General information the 1st battalion, 52nd aviation regiment facebookblog is the official siteblog of 152 avn and is maintained by the 152 avn unit public affairs representitive. In military operations, order and discipline lead to victory.
The division, which was activated on 1 october 1941 in hawaii, conducts military operations primarily in the asiapacific region. Major units assigned to fort bliss include the 6th brigade, the 31st brigade, the 11th brigade, and the 32nd army air and missile defense command. Fort wainwright based choppers to again help with civilian medevacs. Brigade combat team and, in 2006, the post was selected as the home of task force 49 aviation brigade. Aviation was bunking 4 to a room using bunk beds when i left, and 51 barracks also sucked.
Since then fort wainwright has been home to several units, including the 171st infantry brigade mechanized. About half the phase team caught some symptoms but the command team is just pushing right on through it. The 152d aviation regiment combat was constituted 1 june 1940 in the. For the uh60 crash on 19 sep 09 in balad, iraq, the pilots were from the ohio guard, but the rest of the crew and pax are from a co, 152 aviation tomahawks from fort wainwright, ak.
The 242nd was deployed to the republic of south viet nam arriving at bien hoa afb on 11 august 1967 and was assigned to 1st aviation brigades 12th combat aviation group, 269th combat aviation battalion. Fort wainwright, alaska soldiers of b company, 1st battalion, 52nd aviation regiment, 16th combat aviation brigade were. As of june 2005, the history of the 242nd aviation company assault support helicopter company as a ch47 chinook aviation unit, and the unit it evolved into b company, 4th battalion, 123rd aviation regiment spanned 39 years. This fort wainwright directory features the critical info youll need to navigate through the many facilities and recreational opportunities available on base. Fairbanksmore than 400 soldiers from the 1st battalion, 52nd aviation regiment at fort wainwright held their deployment ceremony wednesday for a ninemonth tour of duty in western and southern. This is a website dedicated to our men and women serving at fort wainwright, ak. Ft wainwright map soldiers with family members must complete exceptional family member screening and obtain. On 31 march 2011, it was announced that the 16th combat aviation brigade would be based at joint base lewis mcchord but still keep a substantial presence 152d aviation at fort wainwright. Later in june 2005 the remainder of the battalion relocated to fort wainwright, alaska to begin. Usag alaskafort wainwright facility and service tracker. The 152d aviation regiment was deactivated 16 october 1988 in korea and redesignated as 1st battalion, 501st aviation battalion, a parent battalion under the united states army regimental system. Fort wainwright c co 152 medevac, uh60l squadron posters.
The 25th infantry division nicknamed tropic lightning is a united states army division based at schofield barracks in hawaii. The us army says mitigation efforts to blunt the spread of. Chinook from bravo company 152nd avn bn has just refilled. Decorate your laptops, water bottles, notebooks and windows. The base occupies over a million acres and is used to train soldiers for arctic climate operations. A us army alaska usaralpatch posted in army and usaaf. The host unit at fort wainwright is the 25th infantry division. Its present deployment is composed of stryker, light infantry, airborne, and aviation units tropic lightning soldiers serve as the. The 152d aviation regiment combat was constituted 1 june 1940 in the regular army as headquarters detachment, 204th quartermaster battalion gas supply, and activated on 10 june 1942 at. Find people you served with from 808th engineer battalion.
The major unit at fort wainwright today is the 1st brigade, 6th infantry division light. The 16th combat aviation brigade is a combat aviation brigade of the united states army. Meddac barracks are meh except for the old wtu building, like living in an apartment 539th building is also like living in an apartment. National guard stickers featuring millions of original designs created by independent artists. The 152d general support aviation battalion is home of the uh60 blackhawks. When i have your wounded no compromise no rationalization no hesitation fly the mission now. Fort wainwright was also the home of task force 49, an aviation brigade that provides logistical air support for u. Us army 222d aviation battalion combat skymasters patch. Dvids news 152 aviation receives national award for. On 1 august 2011, the 16th combat aviation brigade completed its move to joint base lewismcchord from fort wainwright, alaska. Fort wainwright was the former historic ladd field of world war two era fame.
After completing the basic aviation mechanics training course and the uh1 training school. Army 808th engineer battalion army veteran locator. It is a large piece,im guessing to be worn on a jacket. Alpha company, 152 aviation regiment continues mission. Fort wainwright is located in alaskas interior region adjacent to fairbanks. This discipline is visibly measured by the way a unit appears both in garrison and in the field, how it conducts itself in combat and in peacetime, and. Fort wainwright is located adjacent to fairbanks, alaska in the tanana river valley. Welcome to the official facebook page of 1st battalion 52nd aviation regiment.
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