101ABN159CAB

159th CAB "Eagle Thunder"

The mission of the 159th Aviation Brigade is to deploy worldwide within 36 hours notification and conduct air assault and air movement operations in support of the 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault) and the XVIII Airborne Corps contingency missions. As of 2008 the Brigade was composed of 3 battalions of the 101st Aviation Regiment, 3rd Battalion ("Attack!"), 4th Battalion ("Wings of the Eagle"), and 7th Battalion ("Eagle Lift"), as well as 1st Squadron 17th Cavalry ("Palehorse"), the 563rd Aviation Support Battalion ("Keep Them Fighting"), and the 50th Medical Company (Air Ambulance) ("Eagle Dust Off").

101ABN159CAB Subordinates Support Sites

	Headquarter and Headquarters Coy		3rd Attack/Recon Battalion - 101st Aviation Regiment
	4th Assault Battalion - 101st Aviation Regiment		7th Squadron - 17th Cavalry Regiment
	7th General Support Battalion - 101st Aviation Regiment		563rd Aviation Support Battalion - Keep Them Fighting

101ABN159CAB Headlines/News

XVIII Airborne Corps RSS Feed Thu, 21 Nov 2024 14:00:02 ESTXVIII Corps

Lt. Gen. James M. Gavin Joint Innovation Outpost: A legacy of progress and innovation Fri, 15 Nov 2024 14:12:17 ESTFORT LIBERTY, N.C.â€”The U.S. Army marked a defining moment on November 14, 2024, with the dedication of the Lt. Gen. James M. Gavin Joint Innovation Outp...
Small town, deep roots Wed, 23 Oct 2024 14:44:42 EDTSince Oct. 4, 2024, more than 1,500 active-duty Soldiers from the XVIII Airborne Corps have mobilized to assist with the Hurricane Helene response effor...
XVIII Airborne Corps Helene Hurricane Relief Update: More Supplies Delivered to Isolated Areas Thu, 10 Oct 2024 14:00:00 EDTFORT LIBERTY, N.C. â€“ XVIII Airborne Corps continues to provide much-needed relief to communities impacted by Hurricane Helene in in Western North Caroli...
XVIII Airborne Corps Expands Hurricane Relief Support in Western North Carolina Wed, 09 Oct 2024 07:30:29 EDTFORT LIBERTY, N.C. â€“ XVIII Airborne Corps has expanded its efforts to providing critical humanitarian aid, clearing routes, and delivering lifesaving as...
Soldiers Deliver Lifesaving Aid to Isolated Communities in Hurricane Heleneâ€™s Wake Mon, 07 Oct 2024 17:30:03 EDTFORT LIBERTY, N.C. â€“ Soldiers and equipment from XVIII Airborne Corps are continuing support efforts in Western North Carolina, led by the Federal Emerg...
1000 Soldiers in Western North Carolina continue aid delivery and route clearance Sun, 06 Oct 2024 18:31:54 EDTFORT LIBERTY, N.C. â€“Soldiers and equipment from XVIII Airborne Corps are continuing support efforts in Western North Carolina, led by the Federal Emerge...
Imagery of Hurricane Helene Response Sun, 06 Oct 2024 14:22:35 EDTFORT LIBERTY, N.C. â€“ Additional photos and videos from the Hurricane Helene response in Western North Carolina are available on the DVIDS 24DODHurricane...
XVIII Airborne Corps activates additional forces to Western North Carolina Sat, 05 Oct 2024 09:50:28 EDTFORT LIBERTY, N.C. â€“Soldiers and equipment from XVIII Airborne Corps are continuing support efforts in Western North Carolina, led by the Federal Emerge...
Elements of XVIII Airborne Corps and Fort Liberty support Hurricane Helene relief efforts Fri, 04 Oct 2024 09:32:20 EDTFORT LIBERTY, N.C. â€“ At the request of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and the North Carolina National Guard, Soldiers and equipment from...
US Army and NATO allies achieve first-ever A400M HIRAIN mission Mon, 15 Jul 2024 12:40:09 EDTGRAFENWOEHR, Germany â€“ In the relentless arena of modern warfare, where the thunder of battle can define nations, the U.S. Army orchestrates a symphony...
XVIII Airborne Corps barber to be inducted into the hall of fame Thu, 20 Jun 2024 11:20:21 EDTFORT LIBERTY, N.C. â€“ In recognition for providing a lifetime of consistent, quality haircuts for Soldiers at Fort Liberty, Travis Bell, XVIII Airborne C...
Fort Liberty Deactivates 83rd Civil Affairs Battalion Fri, 17 May 2024 15:27:25 EDTFORT LIBERTY, N.C. â€“ In accordance with a January 2022 Army Structure Memorandum, Fort Liberty hosted an inactivation ceremony for the 83rd Civil Affair...
Sisters in arms Thu, 28 Mar 2024 23:00:50 EDTWomen who have broken barriers and have succeeded in their field areas can inspire other women to follow in their footsteps. Their presence also promote...
Remembering Pearl Harbor Wed, 06 Dec 2023 13:38:28 ESTOn Dec. 7, 1941, Japan conducted a surprise attack against the U.S. Pacific fleet anchored at Pearl Harbor. In total, 19 U.S. ships were crippled or des...
An Ounce of Prevention; Fort Liberty's PAR Program Takes the Lead in Protecting Our Own Mon, 20 Nov 2023 16:20:42 ESTEvery sunrise brings another routine day, seemingly uneventful, in the life of a Soldier. From the morning rituals at their duty stations, the day unfol...

101st Airborne Division RSS Feed Thu, 21 Nov 2024 15:00:02 EST101st Airborne Division

Aviation Soldier gives back to unit with innovative equipment Wed, 13 Nov 2024 16:14:53 ESTFORT CAMPBELL, Ky. â€“ It all starts with an idea. Innovation begins with a brief creative spark when a Soldier identifies a problem and knows there must...
101st Airborne Division test Next Generation Squad Weapons Mon, 21 Oct 2024 16:45:29 EDTFORT CAMPBELL, Ky. â€“ The 1st Battalion, 506th Infantry Regiment, (Red Currahee) of the 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault) participated in one of the...
Gold Star Mother and Family Day Ceremony Fri, 27 Sep 2024 16:07:28 EDTFORT CAMPBELL, Ky.â€“ Command teams, friends and Families came together to commemorate the Gold Star Motherâ€™s and Familyâ€™s Day Memory Share Ceremony at Fo...
TSAAS Hosts Combatives Team Assessment Fri, 27 Sep 2024 13:35:49 EDTFORT CAMPBELL, Ky. â€” Soldiers throughout the 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault) competed in the Combatives Team Assessment hosted by The Sabalauski A...
A brotherly exchange Thu, 26 Sep 2024 16:58:09 EDTFORT CAMPBELL, Ky. â€” For many new Army lieutenants, finding out their first assignment can be nerve-wracking. However, when 2nd Lt. Kenny Corsetti recei...
101st Airborne Division Chaplains take Combat Lifesaver Course Thu, 26 Sep 2024 16:31:14 EDTFORT CAMPBELL, Ky. â€“ Unit Ministry Teams (UMT), assigned to 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault), took part in a Tactical Combat Casualty Care Combat L...
Eagles and Commodores: Shared Sacrifices Tue, 10 Sep 2024 16:12:15 EDTFORT CAMPBELL, Ky. â€“ When six female officers from the 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault) spoke with Division I athletes from the Vanderbilt Womenâ€™s...
101st Airborne Division conducts historic air assault mission Thu, 29 Aug 2024 13:40:26 EDTFORT CAMPBELL, Ky. â€“On Aug. 28, 2024, more than 3000 Soldiers assigned to the 2nd Mobile Brigade Combat Team â€œSTRIKEâ€,101st Airborne Division (Air Assau...
Fort Campbell opens doors to new barracks Wed, 28 Aug 2024 13:46:55 EDTFORT CAMPBELL, Ky. â€” Not long after the upcoming Labor Day weekend Soldiers from the 1st Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault) will...
Evolving Body Composition Standards in the U.S. Army: A Science-Informed Approach Fri, 23 Feb 2024 14:18:38 ESTThe Army Body Composition standards have been a controversial topic for many decades; embraced by some, hated by others. While some Soldiers attribute t...
101st Airborne Division (Air Assault) conducts long-range, large-scale air assault Thu, 25 Jan 2024 14:03:45 ESTFORT CAMPBELL, Ky. â€” The 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault) conducted a unique exercise Jan. 13 â€“ 16, a long-range, large-scale air assault. The exer...
Service is a Family Business Wed, 03 Jan 2024 01:51:20 ESTCAMP ARIFJAN, Kuwait â€“ During deployment, Soldiers are introduced to new environments and challenges. Soldiers have different ways of combating the dail...
101st 2023 Memorial Day Ceremony Sun, 28 May 2023 12:45:28 EDTFORT CAMPBELL, Ky --- Maj. Gen. JP McGee and Command Sgt. Maj. Charles Walker, the commander and command sergeant major for the 101st Airborne Division...
U.S. Army's Bastogne Brigade cases colors in preparation for Europe Tue, 07 Mar 2023 09:50:27 ESTNASHVILLE, Tn â€” On February 3, 2023, the 101st Airborne Divisionâ€™s 1st â€œBastogneâ€ Brigade Combat Team cased their colors in a ceremony marking their up...
101st Airborne Division Conducts Counter-UAS Training in Preparation for Future Fight Tue, 07 Mar 2023 07:54:58 EST101st Airborne Division soldiers conduct counter-UAS live fire exercise in preparation for Future Fight