{"id":231941,"date":"2024-07-22T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2024-07-22T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/adn.monetizemail.com\/?p=231941"},"modified":"2024-07-22T16:21:17","modified_gmt":"2024-07-22T16:21:17","slug":"the-12th-combat-aviation-brigade-takes-part-in-the-farnborough-international-airshow","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/adn.monetizemail.com\/?p=231941","title":{"rendered":"The 12th Combat Aviation Brigade Takes Part in the Farnborough International Airshow"},"content":{"rendered":"
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\n U.S. Army Chief Warrant Officer 2, an Apache pilot with 12th Combat Aviation Brigade, goes over the capabilities of his helicopter with Senator John N. Kennedy and Senator John Boozman during the Farnborough International Airshow in Farnborough, England, July 22, 2024.The FIA is an opportunity for military subject matter experts to share their knowledge with a variety of civilian and military delegations.
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\n U.S. Army Warrant Officer 1 Steven Salinas, an Apache pilot with the 12th Combat Aviation Brigade, poses with his helicopter at the Farnborough International Airshow in Farnborough, England, July 22, 2024. The FIA is a global platform for the aerospace, aviation and defense industries and this year\u2019s show focuses on space, defense, sustainability, innovation, future flight, and workforce development.
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The U.S. Army\u2019s 12th Combat Aviation Brigade is participating in the Farnborough International Airshow July 22-26, 2024, in Farnborough, England, with three helicopter displays and an assortment of aircrew members. The FIA is one of the largest trade shows in Europe and focuses on space, defense, sustainability, innovation, future flight, and workforce development. It plays a crucial role in increasing interoperability between NATO members by showcasing shared platforms and providing subject matter experts to answer questions and lead discussions.<\/p>\n

\u201cThese airshows are a chance for our NATO Allies and our partner forces to see the capabilities that 12th CAB provides to the theater,\u201d said Chief Warrant Officer 2 Robert Riedel, a Chinook pilot. \u201cThis is chance to show that 12th CAB is forward and is in the position to support them at any point. We have done multiple missions on short notice, and they can trust that we are going to be able to provide those capabilities; it\u2019s not an empty promise.\u201d<\/p>\n

The 12th CAB is based in Germany but operates across the European theater. The unit regularly supports various exercises and real-world missions and routinely participates in trade shows to showcase the cutting-edge technology in Army aircraft.<\/p>\n

The 12th CAB brought a CH-47 Chinook, an AH-64 Apache, and a UH-60 Black Hawk for this event, along with the aircrews from each helicopter. The FIA provides a venue for V Corps\u2019 aircrews to share their expertise with military and civilian leaders from a variety of nations across the world. V Corps\u2019 presence at the FIA demonstrates the commitment and support of the 12th CAB to its NATO allies and partners in Europe.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe are here to show that we are Ready Forward, trusted and lethal,\u201d said Warrant Officer 1 Steven Salinas, an Apache pilot. \u201cThat is one of the reasons we brought the Apache, to emphasis the lethal part.\u201d<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

This year, the FIA consists of more than 1,200 exhibitors from more than 40 countries worldwide. Attendance is expected to exceed 70,000 from more than 100 countries, including an expected 250 civil, military, and space delegations, along with more than 1,000 accredited media outlets.<\/p>\n

\u201cI got really lucky,\u201d said Cpl. Joseph Hunsecker, an Apache crew chief, about being selected to attend the FIA. “It\u2019s a good opportunity to be out here. It\u2019s my first time coming to London as well.\u201d<\/p>\n

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\n U.S. Army Chief Warrant Officer 2 Robert Riedel, a Chinook pilot with the 12th Combat Aviation Brigade, speaks with aircrews from the U.S. Navy during the Farnborough International Airshow in Farnborough, England, July 22, 2024. The 12th CAB brought a variety of aviation assets to display at the FIA including a CH-47 Chinook, an AH-64 Apache, and a UH-60 Black Hawk, and will work closely with aircrews from a variety of military branches during the FIA.
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The FIA airshow began in 1948 and has evolved into a premiere trade exhibition for the aerospace and defense industries. The U.S. military\u2019s participation in FIA supports the U.S. European Command\u2019s theater strategy by demonstrating U.S. commitment to European Allies and partners, while highlighting U.S. capabilities to a diverse audience.<\/p>\n

Other equipment from the U.S. at this event includes an F-35 Lighting II, two F-16 Fighting Falcons, a P-8 Poseidon, and an MQ-9A Reaper. Displaying U.S. military equipment promotes the active use of specific products as part of the U.S. defense structure, and physically represents the outputs of hundreds of small, medium, and large businesses that contribute to the creation of each platform. Civilian leaders from the U.S. including senators, state governors, and representatives from a variety of U.S. governmental agencies were present at the event, along with numerous senior military officials.<\/p>\n

\u201cYou get to see a lot of different aircraft, and talk to other crews, and just learn so much new information,\u201d said Spc. Tydal Sugar, a Black Hawk crew chief. \u201cWe are here to show off our aircraft, but we are also telling our stories and building relationships.\u201d<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Throughout the remainder of the FIA, the 12th CAB aircrews will be available to answer questions and provide information to attendees while sharing their stories and experiences with military members from other nations in attendance. These Soldiers represent the highest caliber of aircrew members across the Army and provide a tangible representation of the quality of V Corps\u2019 Soldiers currently operating in the European theater.<\/p>\n

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\n U.S. Army Warrant Officer 1 Jeremy Shadron, a Chinook pilot with the 12th Combat Aviation Brigade, poses for a photo in front of his helicopter at the Farnborough International Airshow in Farnborough, England, July 22, 2024. For more than 75 years, the FIA has served as a world-class platform for the aerospace, aviation and defense industries.
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\n U.S. Army Spc. Tydal Sugar, a Black Hawk crew chief with the 12th Combat Aviation Brigade, poses for a photo in front of his helicopter at the Farnborough International Airshow in Farnborough, England, July 22, 2024. The 12th CAB\u2019s presence alongside allies and partners at the FIA demonstrates the strong U.S. commitment to Europe and reinforces NATO strength and unity.
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