The Army helicopter movements are part of the brigade’s summer deployment to the U.S. Central Command’s area of operations in support of combatant commander mission requirements.
Multiple agencies from Wright-Patt’s 88th Air Base Wing supported the Army movement, providing fuel, meals, weather reports, air traffic control, overnight billeting for crew rest, aircraft parking and other support.
The Army announced the brigade’s deployment in April as part of the regular rotation of forces, to support the United States’ commitment to Operation Freedom Sentinel.
The 4th CAB will replace the 10th Combat Aviation Brigade, 10th Mountain Division from Fort Drum.
“The 4th Combat Aviation Brigade of the 4th Infantry Division is a highly trained force comprised of aviation warfighters who are well-supported by our families and by our local communities,” said Col. Scott Myers, commander of the 4th Combat Aviation Brigade.
The brigade last deployed to Europe in the summer of 2018 in support of U.S. European Command’s Atlantic Resolve mission.
“This professional unit remains ready to answer our nation’s call. In the upcoming deployment to CENTCOM, 4th CAB, which will be known as ‘Task Force Ivy Eagle,’ will be augmented by members of the National Guard, sourced primarily from Utah’s 1st Battalion, 211th Aviation Regiment. The members of Task Force Ivy Eagle are proud and honored to serve our great nation and to represent the 4th Infantry Division in combat,” Myers said.
The 4th CAB airframes transiting through Wright-Patt this week include UH-60 Blackhawks, CH-47 Chinooks, and AH-64 Apache helicopters.
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