Flint Hills Quad-A

10/20/2025

This is an awareness post and share!

With over 100 Order of Saint Michael (OSM) inductions slated, please remember that AAAA By Laws mandate that an officer of the local chapter or National AAAA official present the medallion.

This is a AAAA induction, not a DoD award.

As such, commanders should defer to the Air Assault Chapter President or his representative whenever possible to present the medallion (drape over the inductee's neck).

Commanders are always welcome and encouraged to take part in the ceremony, particularly with their comments.

Our next Air Assault Chapter meeting will be on Tuesday, Nov. 25th. We will conduct several inductions at the meeting. Please coordinate with CW5(R) George Arzente, Chapter Secretary.

Also, whenever possible, the Air Assault Chapter will provide a photographer to capture the event for the Army Aviation Magazine. Flash photography will be used for this photograph.

01/11/2025

It's cold out, be safe

❄️ Due to difficult road conditions and for the safety of our students and staff, Geary County Schools USD 475 will remain closed on Wednesday, Jan. 8. All athletic and after-school activities have been canceled.

📌 We can’t wait to see our students and staff back in our schools on Thursday, Jan. 9. USD 475 will continue to monitor the weather throughout the upcoming days and will notify parents of any school closings or changes.

Don’t forget to opt-in to our SchoolMessenger text message service to receive up-to-date information straight to your mobile phone about any weather information. You can participate in this free service by sending a text message of “Y” or “Yes” to 67587. Please make sure that your Skyward information is up to date with your correct cell phone number and email address.

01/17/2024

Anyone ever use this group?

11/09/2018

06/06/2018

On June 6th in 1942, while in the middle of WWII, the United States War Department sent a memorandum to the commanding general of Army Ground Forces authorizing organic air observation for the Field Artillery. Thus began modern organic "Army Aviation" as a key part of ground maneuver, separate and distinct from the Army Air Forces which later became the U.S. Air Force after the war.

From this humble beginning, flying Piper Cub L-4 "Liaison" aircraft to the present day, Army Aviation continues to be indispensable. Commanders at every level depend on it to ensure mission success. From light/heavy attack to observation to intelligence, reconnaissance surveillance and targeting (ISRT); from aerial resupply to air movement to air assault; from medical evacuation to homeland security; from disaster relief to humanitarian rescue, Army Aviation is a vital element in the equation for success.

This didn't happen by chance. Seventy-six years of dedicated, innovative, steadfast development of capabilities and honing of crew skills have met increasingly complex challenges on a world-wide scale. The aviation professionals of the total Army Aviation force (Active, National Guard and U.S. Army Reserve) have proven time and again that they are more than up to the tasks set before them.

We stand on the shoulders of men like former AAAA President, LTG Bob Williams, and others in the famous 1942 "Class Before One" and those in the "Cub Club" who followed as those early Liaison pilots as well as our heroes in Korea and Vietnam taking Army Aviation to new dimensions, and building on their successes to today fighting the Global War on Terrorism. Army Aviation has always been there to ensure the success of our ground component brothers and sisters.

Let us also remember the Industry partners who have invested and stood with us as we prepare to meet the call of the Nation.
Today, we salute the men and women throughout the Army Aviation Enterprise, past, present and future, for their contributions to our nation and look with confidence to the future as they continue to serve "Above the Best!"

Happy Birthday Army Aviation as we celebrate both Army Aviation’s Birthday today and that of the Army’s Birthday on 14 June when we will be 243 years old!

05/22/2018

The aviation family at the 1st Combat Aviation Brigade, 1st Infantry Division and its 3-1 Assault Helicopter Battalion for the last military flight of Chief Warrant Officer Four Larry Kylman. Congrats on the 28 year career Mr. Kylman.

The Retirement Rocking Chair was a little touch of appreciation after the nice turnout for the last UH60M flight of CW4 Larry Keith, Aviation Safety Officer, 3-1 Assault Helicopter Battalion and 1st Combat Aviation Brigade, 1st Infantry Division. Larry and his family culminated their 28 year career in the 1st Infantry Division and Fort Riley community. Thanks to his family for supporting Soldiers and being so resilient over the depth of his career. Congrats and a blessed future.

05/19/2018

Thank you to the men and women who serve in uniform, enjoy Armed Forces day 2018.

Today we honor those that are serving in uniform. Thank you for your dedication and sacrifice.

05/12/2018

The CAB was recognized on the front page yet again!

Flight of the Black Hawk; Garrison employees recognized during monthly ceremony; Fort Riley volunteers recognized, valued; Cadets hold Spring training exercise at Fort Riley; Five Big Red One Soldiers college bound with Green to Gold scholarship program; 2018 tax season ends, center closes, saves cu...

05/12/2018

Congratulations to the newest 20 LT's in the Army.

05/11/2018

Please recognize and say thank you to those who've supported you in your aviation service!

Today is Military Spouse Appreciation Day. Our Fighting Sixth spouses truly represent selfless service and without their dedication and constant sacrifice we would not be the Best Damn Attack Reconnaissance Squadron in the Army. Thank you for what you do for our Squadron, our Army and our Nation.

Air Cav!

~Saber 6

05/04/2018

Everyone loves a good video