CAMP BUEHRING, Kuwait – Soldiers from the 449th Aviation
CAMP BUEHRING, Kuwait – Soldiers from the 449th Aviation Support Battalion, evacuate a simulated casualty during the 449th ASB’s brigade support area defense exercise at Camp Buehring, Kuwait, Oct. 22, 2017. Th... More
Two AH-64E Apache helicopters sit parked at a forward
Two AH-64E Apache helicopters sit parked at a forward arming and refueling point (FARP) in Southwest Asia on July 28, 2017. FARPs operated by the 449th Aviation Support Battalion expand the reach and capabiliti... More
The sun sets on a forward arming and refueling point
The sun sets on a forward arming and refueling point under construction on July 21, 2017 in Southwest Asia. FARPs operated by the 449th Aviation Support Battalion expand the reach and capabilities of aviation a... More
In this image released by the Texas Military Forces,
In this image released by the Texas Military Forces, Sgt. Chris Cortez (left) and Staff Sgt. Brian Stilley, both of Headquarters Support Company 449th Aviation Support Battalion, complete their weapons qualific... More
Capt. Guillermo Cardona, chaplain for the 449th Aviation
Capt. Guillermo Cardona, chaplain for the 449th Aviation Support Battalion, gives the invocation at an non-commissioned officer induction ceremony at Camp Swift in Bastrop, Texas, June 17. The ceremony official... More
CAMP BUEHRING, Kuwait – Maj. Nathaniel Dibling, 449th
CAMP BUEHRING, Kuwait – Maj. Nathaniel Dibling, 449th Aviation Support Battalion executive officer, performs a radio check with the ASB’s subordinate units during the brigade support area defense exercise at Ca... More
A communications specialist with C Company, 449th Aviation
A communications specialist with C Company, 449th Aviation Support Battalion, prepares Ethernet cable for installation during the summer annual training at Camp Swift in Bastrop, Texas, held June 15. C Company ... More
Soldiers of the 449th Aviation Support Battalion join
Soldiers of the 449th Aviation Support Battalion join the corps of non-commissioned officers with an induction ceremony at Camp Swift in Bastrop, Texas, June 17. The ceremony officially welcomes soldiers recent... More
Sgt. Dustin E. Turner of the 449th Aviation Support
Sgt. Dustin E. Turner of the 449th Aviation Support Battalion joins the corps of non-commissioned officers with an induction ceremony at Camp Swift in Bastrop, Texas, June 17. The ceremony officially welcomes s... More
CAMP BUEHRING, Kuwait – a UH-60L aeromedical evacuation
CAMP BUEHRING, Kuwait – a UH-60L aeromedical evacuation helicopter, from the 1-147th Assault Helicopter Battalion’s Task Force Wraith lands to evacuate a simulated casualty during the 449th ASB’s brigade suppor... More
In this image released by the Texas Military Forces,
In this image released by the Texas Military Forces, Sgt. Walter Oduk and Sgt. Dustin E. Turner, both of B Company, 449th ASB, join the corps of non-commissioned officers with an induction ceremony at Camp Swif... More
In this image released by the Texas Military Forces,
In this image released by the Texas Military Forces, soldiers of the 449th Aviation Support Battalion join the corps of non-commissioned officers with an induction ceremony at Camp Swift in Bastrop, Texas, June... More
Soldiers of the 449th Aviation Support Battalion join
Soldiers of the 449th Aviation Support Battalion join the corps of non-commissioned officers with an induction ceremony at Camp Swift in Bastrop, Texas, June 17. The ceremony officially welcomes soldiers recent... More
CAMP BUEHRING, Kuwait – A UH-60L aeromedical evacuation
CAMP BUEHRING, Kuwait – A UH-60L aeromedical evacuation helicopter crew chief, from the 1-147th Assault Helicopter Battalion’s Task Force Wraith, escorts a Four Litter Ambulance to a UH-60L MEDEVAC helicopter t... More
Sgt. Walter Oduk of the 449th Aviation Support Battalion
Sgt. Walter Oduk of the 449th Aviation Support Battalion joins the corps of non-commissioned officers with an induction ceremony at Camp Swift in Bastrop, Texas, June 17. The ceremony officially welcomes soldie... More
In this image released by the Texas Military Forces,
In this image released by the Texas Military Forces, Soldiers of the 449th Aviation Support Battalion join the corps of non-commissioned officers with an induction ceremony at Camp Swift in Bastrop, Texas, June... More
Soldiers from 449th Aviation Support Battalion, 29th
Soldiers from 449th Aviation Support Battalion, 29th Combat Aviation Brigade work with materials donated by Navy Seabees to erect a warehouse structure to serve as the Supply Support Activity . The SSA will ser... More
Senior enlisted leadership of the 449th Aviation Support
Senior enlisted leadership of the 449th Aviation Support Battalion attend an non-commissioned officer induction ceremony at Camp Swift in Bastrop, Texas, June 17. The ceremony officially welcomes soldiers recen... More
In this image released by the Texas Military Forces,
In this image released by the Texas Military Forces, soldiers of the 449th Aviation Support Battalion engage the MRAP Egress Trainer during their annual training at Campt Swift in Bastrop, Texas June 15, 2011. ... More
In this image released by the Texas Military Forces,
In this image released by the Texas Military Forces, Army Pfc. Steven Cardenas, a mechanic with HSC, 449th Aviation Support Battalion engages the M16 rifle qualification range at Camp Swift in Bastrop, Texas, J... More
In this image released by the Texas Military Forces,
In this image released by the Texas Military Forces, Army Spc. Juan A. Martinez, a maintenance welder with HSC, 449th Aviation Support Battalion, engages the M203 qualification range at Camp Swift in Bastrop, T... More
Sgt. Maj. Robert W. Hartzog of the 449th Aviation Support
Sgt. Maj. Robert W. Hartzog of the 449th Aviation Support Battalion speaks during an non-commissioned officer induction ceremony at Camp Swift in Bastrop, Texas, June 17. The ceremony officially welcomes soldie... More
Soldiers from the 449th Aviation Support Battalion
Soldiers from the 449th Aviation Support Battalion (Texas Army National Guard) loaded military vehicles onto a U.S. Army cargo transport vessel for a trip into the Arabian Gulf and the reconnaissance of an airc... More
Soldiers from the 449th Aviation Support Battalion
Soldiers from the 449th Aviation Support Battalion (Texas Army National Guard) conduct a Loading Exercise (LOADEX) and a convoy mission during a training event in Kuwait. The battalion is currently deployed wi... More
In this image released by the Texas Military Forces,
In this image released by the Texas Military Forces, soldiers of the 449th Aviation Support Battalion practice their primary marksmanship skills at Camp Swift during their 2011 annual training, conducted June 1... More
Sgt. Walter Oduk of the 449th Aviation Support Battalion
Sgt. Walter Oduk of the 449th Aviation Support Battalion joins the corps of non-commissioned officers with an induction ceremony at Camp Swift in Bastrop, Texas, June 17. The ceremony officially welcomes soldie... More
A communications specialist with C Company, 449th Aviation
A communications specialist with C Company, 449th Aviation Support Battalion, prepares Ethernet cable for installation during the summer annual training at Camp Swift in Bastrop, Texas, held June 15. C Company ... More
CAMP BUEHRING, Kuwait – Spc. Jordyn Pagan (left), a
CAMP BUEHRING, Kuwait – Spc. Jordyn Pagan (left), a wheeled vehicle mechanic, and Spc. Conneischa Lee (right), and aviation operations specialist, both from the 449th Aviation Support Battalion’s Headquarters S... More
Army National Guard Spc. Jessenia Cano, an automated
Army National Guard Spc. Jessenia Cano, an automated logistical specialist, and Spc. Tesely Cooley, a petroleum supply specialist, both with the 449th Aviation Support Battalion and assigned to Joint Task Force... More
In this image released by the Texas Military Forces,
In this image released by the Texas Military Forces, soldiers of the 449th Aviation Support Battalion prepare for entry onto the weapons qualification range at Camp Swift in Bastrop, Texas, June 14, 2011. The r... More
In this image released by the Texas Military Forces,
In this image released by the Texas Military Forces, Army Spc. Juan A. Martinez, a maintenance welder with HSC, 449th Aviation Support Battalion, engages the 203 qualification range at Camp Swift in Bastrop, Te... More
In this image released by the Texas Military Forces,
In this image released by the Texas Military Forces, Army Spc. Juan A. Martinez, a maintenance welder with HSC, 449th Aviation Support Battalion, engages the 203 qualification range at Camp Swift in Bastrop, Te... More
In this image released by the Texas Military Forces,
In this image released by the Texas Military Forces, soldiers of the 449th Aviation Support Battalion engage the MRAP Egress Trainer during their annual training at Campt Swift in Bastrop, Texas June 15, 2011. ... More
Army National Guard Spc. Jessenia Cano, an automated
Army National Guard Spc. Jessenia Cano, an automated logistical specialist with the 449th Aviation Support Battalion, assigned to Joint Task Force 176, loads personal protective equipment into the vehicle of a ... More
Soldiers from the 449th Aviation Support Battalion
Soldiers from the 449th Aviation Support Battalion (Texas Army National Guard) loaded military vehicles onto a U.S. Army cargo transport vessel for a trip into the Arabian Gulf and the reconnaissance of an airc... More
In this image released by the Texas Military Forces,
In this image released by the Texas Military Forces, soldiers of the 449th Aviation Support Battalion join the corps of non-commissioned officers with an induction ceremony at Camp Swift in Bastrop, Texas, June... More
In this image released by the Texas Military Forces,
In this image released by the Texas Military Forces, Staff Sgt. Brian Stilley (left) and Sgt. Chris Cortez, both of Headquarters Support Company 449th Aviation Support Battalion, complete their weapons qualific... More
In this image released by the Texas Military Forces,
In this image released by the Texas Military Forces, soldiers of the 449th Aviation Support Battalion engage the MRAP Egress Trainer during their annual training at Campt Swift in Bastrop, Texas June 15, 2011. ... More
In this image released by the Texas Military Forces,
In this image released by the Texas Military Forces, Sgt. Walter Oduk, B Company, join the corps of non-commissioned officers with an induction ceremony at Camp Swift in Bastrop, Texas, June 17, 2011. The cerem... More
In this image released by the Texas Military Forces,
In this image released by the Texas Military Forces, soldiers of the 449th Aviation Support Battalion join the corps of non-commissioned officers with an induction ceremony at Camp Swift in Bastrop, Texas, June... More
In this image released by the Texas Military Forces,
In this image released by the Texas Military Forces, Staff Sgt. Brian Stilley of Headquarters Support Company, 449th Aviation Support Battalion completes his weapons qualification at Camp Swift during his 2011 ... More
In this image released by the Texas Military Forces,
In this image released by the Texas Military Forces, soldiers of the 449th Aviation Support Battalion engage the MRAP Egress Trainer during their annual training at Campt Swift in Bastrop, Texas June 15, 2011. ... More
In this image released by the Texas Military Forces,
In this image released by the Texas Military Forces, soldiers of the 449th Aviation Support Battalion engage the MRAP Egress Trainer during their annual training at Campt Swift in Bastrop, Texas June 15, 2011. ... More
Soldiers of the 449th Aviation Support Battalion join
Soldiers of the 449th Aviation Support Battalion join the corps of non-commissioned officers with an induction ceremony at Camp Swift in Bastrop, Texas, June 17. The ceremony officially welcomes soldiers recent... More
A UH-60 "Black Hawk" helicopter from the 36th Combat
A UH-60 "Black Hawk" helicopter from the 36th Combat Aviation Brigade departs the Kuwait coastline bound for the USS Ponce in the Arabian Gulf. The 449th Aviation Support Battalion has been conducting training... More
In this image released by the Texas Military Forces,
In this image released by the Texas Military Forces, Sgt. Dustin Erik Turner B 449 ASB Avionics join the corps of non-commissioned officers with an induction ceremony at Camp Swift in Bastrop, Texas, June 17, 2... More
In this image released by the Texas Military Forces,
In this image released by the Texas Military Forces, Army Pfc. Steven Cardenas, a mechanic with HSC, 449th Aviation Support Battalion engages the M16 rifle qualification range at Camp Swift in Bastrop, Texas, J... More
In this image released by the Texas Military Forces,
In this image released by the Texas Military Forces, soldiers of the 449th Aviation Support Battalion join the corps of non-commissioned officers with an induction ceremony at Camp Swift in Bastrop, Texas, June... More
Texas Army National Guard Soldier Sgt. Jason Smith
Texas Army National Guard Soldier Sgt. Jason Smith of Friendswood, Texas conducts a routing inspection of an AH-64D "Apache" helicopter while aboard the USS Ponce in the Arabian Gulf. Sgt. Smith is with the 44... More
In this image released by the Texas Military Forces,
In this image released by the Texas Military Forces, Sgt. Walter Oduk of the 449th Aviation Support Battalion joins the corps of non-commissioned officers with an induction ceremony at Camp Swift in Bastrop, Te... More
In this image released by the Texas Military Forces,
In this image released by the Texas Military Forces, soldiers of the 449th Aviation Support Battalion practice their primary marksmanship skills at Camp Swift during their 2011 annual training, conducted, June ... More
In this image released by the Texas Military Forces,
In this image released by the Texas Military Forces, Sgt. Dustin E. Turner of the 449th Aviation Support Battalion joins the corps of non-commissioned officers with an induction ceremony at Camp Swift in Bastro... More
In this image released by the Texas Military Forces,
In this image released by the Texas Military Forces, soldiers of the 449th Aviation Support Battalion prepare ammunition magazines at the weapons qualification range at Camp Swift in Bastrop, Texas, June 14, 20... More
Soldiers from the 449th Aviation Support Battalion
Soldiers from the 449th Aviation Support Battalion (Texas Army National Guard) conduct a Loading Exercise (LOADEX) and a convoy during a training event in Kuwait while a UH-60 "Black Hawk" helicopter provides c... More
In this image released by the Texas Military Forces,
In this image released by the Texas Military Forces, soldiers of the 449th Aviation Support Battalion prepare ammunition magazines at the weapons qualification range at Camp Swift in Bastrop, Texas, June 14, 20... More
Soldiers from 449th Aviation Support Battalion, 29th
Soldiers from 449th Aviation Support Battalion, 29th Combat Aviation Brigade work with materials donated by Navy Seabees to erect a warehouse structure to serve as the Supply Support Activity . The SSA will ser... More
In this image released by the Texas Military Forces,
In this image released by the Texas Military Forces, Army Pfc. Steven Cardenas, a mechanic with HSC, 449th Aviation Support Battalion engages the M16 rifle qualification range at Camp Swift in Bastrop, Texas, J... More
Soldiers of the 449th Aviation Support Battalion join
Soldiers of the 449th Aviation Support Battalion join the corps of non-commissioned officers with an induction ceremony at Camp Swift in Bastrop, Texas, June 17. The ceremony officially welcomes soldiers recent... More
In this image released by the Texas Military Forces,
In this image released by the Texas Military Forces, Staff Sgt. Brian Stilley of Headquarters Support Company, 449th Aviation Support Battalion completes his weapons qualification at Camp Swift during his 2011 ... More
Sgt. Dustin E. Turner of the 449th Aviation Support
Sgt. Dustin E. Turner of the 449th Aviation Support Battalion joins the corps of non-commissioned officers with an induction ceremony at Camp Swift in Bastrop, Texas, June 17. The ceremony officially welcomes s... More