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, 25 Apr 2024 08:00:01 EDTXVIII Corps

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...
Battle at Liberty, Collegiate Wrestling Thu, 02 Nov 2023 16:37:17 EDTFORT LIBERTY, NC - Collegiate athletes from across the country participated in â€˜Battle at Libertyâ€™, a wrestling competition held on Fort Liberty, N.C.,...
The Crucible of Excellence: Unpacking the Significance of Army's Best Squad Competitions Thu, 02 Nov 2023 16:17:51 EDTFORT LIBERTY, N.C. â€” The air was thick with anticipation and determination as Soldiers from various units geared up to showcase their capabilities in th...
Decades-Old Alliance: Fayetteville and Saint Avold Mark 30 Years of Partnership Fri, 29 Sep 2023 15:20:52 EDTIn the annals of history, the recent visit of the Saint Avold delegation to Fayetteville, North Carolina, carried profound symbolism â€“ echoing the endur...
618th â€˜Nastyâ€™ Engineers celebrates 80 years of history Tue, 19 Sep 2023 09:34:45 EDTFORT LIBERTY, N.C. â€“ In a grand and heartfelt celebration, the 618th Engineer Support Company, nicknamed the Nasty, one of the most decorated engineer c...
One Soldier's Heroic Intervention Saves Another During a Fateful Airborne Operation Mon, 11 Sep 2023 16:46:19 EDTOne Soldiers Heroic Intervention Saves Another During a Fateful Airborne Operation Fort Liberty, N.C â€“ Capt. David Lui was no stranger to the adrenaline...
82nd Finance Battalion Strengthens Financial Readiness Under 3rd ESC Mon, 28 Aug 2023 15:09:42 EDTFORT LIBERTY, N.C. â€“ The 82nd Sustainment Brigade reactivated the 82nd Finance Battalion during a ceremony at Fort Liberty, North Carolina, in the sprin...
18th Airborne Corps Bids Farewell to CSM Holland, Welcomes CSM Barker Fri, 11 Aug 2023 14:14:57 EDTFORT LIBERTY, N.C. â€” Soldiers and family members across the XVIII Airborne Corps welcomed their new command sergeant major at the Eternal Flame on Fort...
SMA Grinstonâ€™s Last Formation Run on Fort Liberty Thu, 27 Jul 2023 18:25:03 EDTFORT LIBERTY, N.C. -- The 16th Sergeant Major of the Army, Michael A. Grinston, conducted a four-mile esprit de corps run on July 27, 2023, with dedica...
16th Military Police changes command as Col. Lyght retires, welcoming Col. Schaefer Fri, 21 Jul 2023 17:58:00 EDTFORT LIBERTY, N.C. -- 16th Military Police Brigade held its change of command ceremony, where friends, family, and community partners gathered to say fa...
She Does It All: Achieving a work-life balance and ignoring those who tell her she canâ€™t Tue, 04 Apr 2023 13:03:13 EDTFORT BRAGG, N.C. â€“ After being discouraged time and time again, she has shown it is possible to do it all: Soldier, paralegal, mother, wife â€“ this 18th...
Iron Soldier, bone marrow advocate helps spread awareness to save lives Sun, 19 Mar 2023 12:08:05 EDTFORT BLISS, Texas - Bone marrow donations can save lives! This is why U.S. Army Spc. Christian Sutton has made it his personal mission to inspire soldie...
Soldiers, Local Leaders learn the values of forgiveness during seminar Tue, 07 Feb 2023 11:31:11 ESTFort Bragg, N.C. --Several service members spanning all ranks, along with Fayetteville community leaders, took part in the Forgiveness Counseling Traini...
Data-centric exercise showcases joint capabilities, lethality Mon, 06 Feb 2023 12:20:43 ESTFORT BRAGG, N.C. â€” In the midst of a modernization effort that is focused on meeting strategic demands, organizations from across the military services...

101st Airborne Division RSS Feed Thu, 25 Apr 2024 07:00:04 EDT101st Airborne Division

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
Fort Campbell mounts swift response to help Soldiers, Families impacted by freezing temperatures Fri, 06 Jan 2023 07:09:06 ESTFORT CAMPBELL, Ky. â€“ The installationâ€™s rapid response ensured Soldiers and Families received the care and support they needed after a wave of freezing...
101st Airborne Division (Air Assault) Honors Service of WWII Veteran Fri, 09 Dec 2022 13:12:04 ESTCORONADO, Ca. â€“ Members of the 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault) traveled to California on December 3, 2022, to celebrate the legacy of former â€œScre...
Holiday spending plans can reduce gift shopping stress Tue, 22 Nov 2022 17:25:47 ESTFORT CAMPBELL, Ky. â€“ The holidays are right around the corner, and Soldiers looking to provide the perfect Christmas for their Families may be strugglin...
Governor Beshear Presents the Purple Star School Award to Eight Christian County Schools Mon, 21 Nov 2022 17:25:24 ESTGovernor Andy Beshear presented eight Christian County Public Schools with the prestigious Purple Star School Award Nov. 21, 2022; recognizing their eff...
218 youth harvest 81 deer during Fort Campbellâ€™s annual hunt Fri, 18 Nov 2022 17:50:22 ESTFORT CAMPBELL, Ky. â€“ The young sharpshooters harvested 70 bucks and 11 does during the weekend of hunting. The heaviest buck harvested weighed 179 pound...
Enjoy holiday meals by taking food safety precautions Fri, 18 Nov 2022 17:32:03 ESTFor many young Soldiers, joining the Army is a way to travel the world and gain independence, and as they start their own Families, they may find themse...
Stay alert, attentive in kitchen to prevent fires Fri, 18 Nov 2022 17:22:18 ESTFORT CAMPBELL, Ky. â€“ With Thanksgiving just around the corner, Fort Campbell Fire and Emergency Services is asking Soldiers and Families to keep cooking...
U.S. Army Garrison-Fort Campbell bids farewell to CSM Harbour Fri, 18 Nov 2022 17:11:17 ESTFORT CAMPBELL, Ky. â€“ Command Sergeant Major Joseph G. Harbour, U.S. Army Garrison-Fort Campbell garrison, bade farewell to the installation Nov. 10 at W...
101st Airborne Division (Air Assault) Inspires Community at STEAM Festival Tue, 25 Oct 2022 14:07:25 EDTMURFREESBORO, Tn. â€“ Soldiers from the 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault) supported the local community at the â€œMurfreesboro Municipal Airport World o...