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South Carolina National Guard Upgrades to AH-64E

South Carolina Army National Guard 1-151st Attack Reconnaissance Battalion (1-151 ARB) receives first 5 of 24 AH-64E Version 6 Apache new helicopters at McEntire Joint National Guard Base to replace current AH-64D model





South Carolina National Guard Upgrades to AH-64E
US Army, April 03, 2022 - COLUMBIA, SC by Master Sgt Adam Raynor - The South Carolina National Guard received the first five AH-64E model Apache attack helicopters, delivered to McEntire Joint National Guard Base, March 24, 2022.

The South Carolina National Guard is updating a 34-year-old fleet of 24 aircraft with the new E-model, which will be assigned to and flown by the 1-151st Attack Reconnaissance Battalion, 59th Aviation Troop Command.

“With its unparalleled performance, sensors, and connectivity, the V6 AH-64E will allow the 1-151st Attack Reconnaissance Battalion to provide unmatched attack helicopter support in any conflict anywhere on the globe,” said U.S. Army Lt. Col. Matt Woolsey, Apache Production and Fielding Product Manager.

The AH-64E provides significant war fighting advantages and multiplies the combat effectiveness of the entire fleet. This system includes a new integrated infrared laser that allows for easier target designation and enhanced infrared imagery which blends both infrared and night vision capabilities.

The aircraft is the Army's network-centric, multi-role weapon supporting the Multi-Domain Battlefield. It provides the capability to simultaneously conduct (or quickly transition between) movement to contact, security, and or attack missions to provide reach, lethality, protection, and mission command as part of the Joint/Combined Arms Team.

“The arrival of the AH-64E model Apache Guardian to the South Carolina Army National Guard is a vast technological step forward for South Carolina. The AH-64E comes with improved navigation, communication, and weapon systems that will afford the aircrews that fly them a tactical and technical advantage on the battlefield for decades to come. It is the most advanced attack helicopter today, and it now rests in South Carolina as part of the Army’s commitment to a total force approach to defending our nation.” said U.S. Army Col. Jay McElveen, 59th Aviation Troop Command commander, South Carolina National Guard.

South Carolina National Guard Upgrades to AH-64E
South Carolina National Guard AH-64E Apache





Location : US McEntire JNGB

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1-151st ARB US 1st Battalion, 151st Aviation Regiment US Army Aviation
US South Carolina National Guard US Army Aviation
AH-64E Apache in US US Army Aviation




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