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12th CAB Image Gallery

A U.S. Army UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter from 1st Battalion, 214th Aviation Regiment (General Support Aviation Battalion), 12th Combat Aviation Brigade, prepares for flight during exercise Falcon Autumn 22 at Vredepeel, Netherlands, Nov. 4, 2022. 12 CAB is among other units assigned to V Corps, America's Forward Deployed Corps in Europe. They work alongside NATO Allies and regional security partners to provide combat-ready forces, execute joint and multinational training exercises, and retain command and control for all rotational and assigned units in the European Theater. (U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Thomas Mort)

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U.S. Army AH-64D Apache Longbow helicopters assigned to the 1st Battalion, 3rd Aviation Regiment (Attack Battalion), 12th Combat Aviation Brigade fired 15 Air-to-Ground Missile (AGM) 114R Hellfire II's at Karavia Range Complex, Greece, on May 12, 2023. Five AH-64D and AH-64A Apache helicopters from the Hellenic Armed Forces participated in the live fire exercise, demonstrating the ability to mass precision fires as part of a multinational team. The live fire exercise was an opportunity to enhance readiness across the force and further build interoperability with host nation partners. 12 CAB is among other units assigned to V Corps, America's Forward Deployed Corps in Europe. They work alongside NATO Allies and regional security partners to provide combat-ready forces, execute joint and multinational training exercises, and retain command and control for all rotational and assigned units in the European Theater.

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Soldiers from the 12th Combat Aviation Brigade prepare to swim towards a life raft as part of dunker training (helicopter over-water survival training) from October 18-19, Bremerhaven, Germany. The training was conducted at the RelyOn Nutec training center and is designed to teach anyone traveling on or over water, how to react before, during, and after a helicopter becomes submerged in water. 12CAB is a team of disciplined warfighting professionals trusted to execute precision aviation operations. Ensuring Soldiers successfully complete dunker training is one of the many ways the Griffin Brigade constantly improves their readiness to support missions across the European Command area of operations. (U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Thomas Mort)

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U.S. Army Sgt. Miguel Fonseca, an AH-64 attack helicopter repairer, assigned to the 12th Combat Aviation Brigade, helps a military child explore the inside of an AH-64D Apache longbow helicopter during an event for the Month of the Military Child hosted by the Child Youth Services at USAG Ansbach, Germany, April 27, 2023. April is the Month of the Military Child, which recognizes and honors military children's role in the armed forces community. (U.S. Army Photo by Staff. Sgt. Preston B. Malizia)

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U.S. Army Soldiers assigned to Charlie Company, 1st Battalion, 214th Aviation Regiment (General Support Aviation Battalion), 12th Combat Aviation Brigade, pose for a photo with Ghanian airport staff in Accra, Ghana, March 26, 2023. 12 CAB Soldiers were deployed to Ghana as part of U.S. Africa Command’s support for Vice President Kamala Harris’ recent trip to Africa. (U.S. Army photo by Chief Warrant Officer 3 Ryan Becker)

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U.S. Army CH-47F Chinook helicopter assigned to 1st Battalion, 214th Aviation Regiment (General Support Aviation Battalion, 12th Combat Aviation Brigade, lands for fuel at a forward arming and refueling point (FARP) established by 12CAB Soldiers in support of Exercise Swift Response 23 on Stefanovikeio Airbase, Greece, May 13, 2023. DEFENDER 23 is a U.S. Army Europe and Africa led exercise focused on the strategic deployment of continental United States-based forces, employment of Army Prepositioned Stocks, and interoperability with Allies and partners. Taking place from 22 April to 23 June, DEFENDER 23 demonstrates USAREUR-AF’s ability to aggregate U.S.-based combat power quickly in Eastern Europe, increase lethality of the NATO Alliance through long-distance fires, build unit readiness in a complex joint, multi-national environment, and leverage host nation capabilities to increase USAREUR-AF’s operational reach. DEFENDER 23 includes more than 7,800 U.S. and 15,000 multi-national service members from more than 20 nations who will participate including, but not limited to: Estonia, France, Germany, Greece, Italy, Latvia, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Spain, United Kingdom and the United States. (U.S. Army photo by Capt. Gabrielle Hildebrand)

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U.S. Army AH-64D Apache Longbow helicopter pilots assigned to Bravo Company, 1st Battalion, 3rd Aviation Regiment (Attack Reconnaissance), conduct a low altitude flight during man-portable air defense systems threat lane training at the Hohenfels Training Area, Germany, Sep.3, 2022. MANPADS prove to be a prolific threat for all peer and near-peer adversaries. The Hohenfels Training Area provides a unique terrain that allows the aircraft to conduct realistic nap of the earth flying. Saber Junction 22 provides a combat training center rotation for the U.S. Army's 173rd Airborne Brigade to assess the brigade's readiness to execute unified land operations in a joint, combined environment and to promote interoperability with participating Allied and partner nations. 12 CAB is among other units assigned to V Corps, America's Forward Deployed Corps in Europe. They work alongside NATO Allies and regional security partners to provide combat-ready forces, execute joint and multinational training exercises, and retain command and control for all rotational and assigned units in the European Theater. (U.S. Army photo by Capt. Gabrielle Hildebrand)

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An AH-64D Apache Longbow Helicopter assigned to the 1st Battalion, 3rd Aviation Regiment (Attack Reconnaissance), 12th Combat Aviation Brigade, displays the aircraft's weapons capabilities during the Viper Battalion family day event at Grafenwoehr Training Area, Germany, August 6, 2022. (U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Preston Malizia)

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A U.S. Army UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter from 1-214th General Support Aviation Battalion,12th Combat Aviation Brigade, taxis along the flight line after refueling during exercise Falcon Autumn 22 at Vredepeel, Netherlands, Nov. 5, 2022. 12 CAB is among other units assigned to V Corps, America's Forward Deployed Corps in Europe. They work alongside NATO Allies and regional security partners to provide combat-ready forces, execute joint and multinational training exercises, and retain command and control for all rotational and assigned units in the European Theater. (U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Thomas Mort)

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Four U.S. Army CH-47F Chinook helicopters from 1st Battalion, 214th Aviation Regiment (General Support Aviation Battalion), 12th Combat Aviation Brigade, prepare to land during exercise Falcon Autumn 22 at Vredepeel, Netherlands, Nov. 5, 2022. 12 CAB is among other units assigned to V Corps, America's Forward Deployed Corps in Europe. They work alongside NATO Allies and regional security partners to provide combat-ready forces, execute joint and multinational training exercises, and retain command and control for all rotational and assigned units in the European Theater. (U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Thomas Mort)

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A young boy watches as an AH-64D Apache Longbow Helicopter assigned to the 1st Battalion, 3rd Aviation Regiment (Attack Reconnaissance), 12th Combat Aviation Brigade, flies overhead during the Viper Battalion family day event at Grafenwoehr Training Area, Germany, August 6, 2022. (U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Preston Malizia)

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U.S. Army Capt. Bryan Westervelt (left), Apache pilot, Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 12th Combat Aviation Brigade, smiles for a photo with a young boy sitting inside an AH-64D Apache Longbow helicopter in hangar two on Katterbach Kaserne, Germany, April 21, 2022. The static display was in conjunction with a speaker series event discussing the importance of collective security and the success of the transatlantic partnership and friendship. 12 CAB is among other units assigned to V Corps, America's Forward Deployed Corps in Europe. V Corps works alongside NATO Allies and regional security partners to provide combat-ready forces, execute joint and multinational training exercises, and retain command and control for all rotational and assigned units in the European Theater. (U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Thomas Mort)

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U.S. Army Soldiers assigned to the 12th Combat Aviation Brigade load training ammunition onto an AH-64D Apache Longbow helicopter in preparation for a live-fire demonstration, at the Vaziani training area in the country of Georgia, Sept. 8, 2022. Exercises like Noble Partner enable 12 CAB Soldiers to learn and grow. Noble Partner 22 builds multinational interoperability between allied and partner nations, increasing readiness and improving multinational command and control capabilities.

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A Soldier assigned to the 1st Battalion, 3rd Aviation Regiment "Viper Battalion," 12th Combat Aviation Brigade embraces his family at the Katterbach Army Airfield, Germany, May 13, 2022. The Soldiers initially deployed to the Baltic region for a training exercise and remained forward to support Operation Assure, Deter, and Reinforce. 12 CAB is among other units assigned to V Corps, America's Forward Deployed Corps in Europe. They work alongside NATO Allies and regional security partners to provide combat-ready forces, execute joint and multinational training exercises, and retain command and control for all rotational and assigned units in the European Theater. (U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Thomas Mort)

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Members of British Army aviation conducted mission command alongside the 12th Combat Aviation Brigade staff during Dragoon Ready at Hohenfels Training Area.

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Maj. Adam Keller directs the setup of mission command systems during Dragoon Ready 20 at Hohenfels Training Area on Oct. 23, 2019.

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An AH-64 from Charlie Company, 1-3rd Attack Reconnaissance Battalion fires a rocket during live fire training at Grafenwoehr training area.

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Two CH-47 Chinooks from 1-214th Aviation Regiment land at battalion headquarters on the evening of Nov. 6 at Hohenfels Training Area during Dragoon Ready 20.

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Pvt. 1st Class Stahlberg of 7th Army Training Command captures a photo of a U.S., French, and British Soldier at a tank live fire exercise during Dragoon Ready on Grafenwoehr Training Area.

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1-3rd Attack Reconnaissance Battalion supports French and U.S. ground forces during live fire training as part of Dragoon Ready on Grafenwoehr Training Area. Pictured: an AH-64 fires its rockets

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