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usa 3rd Combat Aviation Brigade

US Army Aviation

3rd CAB




3rd Combat Aviation Brigade US Army Aviation

Established 1985 in Hunter Army Airfield, Georgia. In 1996 was reactivated at Fort Stewart, part of 3rd Infantry Division.

1-3 AVN Vipers - AH-64D
2-3 AVN Knighthawks - UH-60L/M & CH-47
3-17 Cav Lighthorse - AH-64D
4-3 AVN Brawlers - UH-60M


On December 28, 2015 more than 20 helicopters returned to the U.S. from Europe via cargo ship. They were unload at Charleston and flew home to Hunter Army Airfield, GA

On October 2017, 3rd CAB deployed to Afghanistan as Task Force Falcon replacing the 16th Combat Aviation Brigade of the 7th Infantry Division
In mid Oct 2019, 3rd CAB began a nine month rotation to Europe as part of Atlantic Resolve, relieving 1st CAB. The brigade deployed 75 helicopters by ship to Zeebrugge (37) and Volos (38).



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Structure


1st Battalion, 3rd Aviation Regiment
2nd Battalion, 3rd Aviation Regiment
3rd Squadron, 17th Cavalry Regiment
4th Battalion, 3rd Aviation Regiment






  News about 3rd CAB


AH-64E Mechanics Training

AH-64E Mechanics Training

06-Aug-21 - US Army 3rd Squadron, 17th Cavalry Regiment (3-17th CAV), 3rd Combat Aviation Brigade (3 CAB), 3rd Infantry Division mechanics are at Hunter Army Airfield, Georgia learning maintenance of their new helicopter the Boeing AH-64E Apache #Technicians
Dustoff: MedEvac Combat in Afghanistan

Dustoff: MedEvac Combat in Afghanistan

15-Mar-18 - Since April 1962 when the 57th Medical Detachment Huey helicopters arrived in Vietnam, the term “Dustoff” become synonymous with medical evacuation missions. 3rd CAB continues tradition in Afghanistan
Task Force Marauder in Afghanistan

Task Force Marauder in Afghanistan

23-Nov-17 - US Army’s TF Marauder provides medevac and general air support for the Train, Advise, and Assist Command - West (TAAC-W) in Afghanistan
Sling Load Inspector Certification Course

Sling Load Inspector Certification Course

03-May-16 - US Army 3rd Infantry Division Sustainment Brigade completed a new Sling Load Inspector Certification Course (SLICC) at Fort Stewart, Georgia
3rd CAB Salutes Kiowa Helicopter During Final Flight

3rd CAB Salutes Kiowa Helicopter During Final Flight

19-May-15 - Pilots of 3rd Squadron, 17th Cavalry Regiment, 3rd Combat Aviation Brigade bid an emotional farewell to the OH-58D Kiowa Warrior scout helicopter during the final flight at Hunter Army Airfield May 13
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  Locations


YearsLocationICAO/FAA
1996-    Wright AAF Fort Stewart / Midcoast RegionalKLHW
1985-    Hunter Army AirfieldKSVN



helicopter   Models


Years Models







3rd CAB List of helicopters


C/N VersionBuiltIn this Org In other Org
70-3809 uh-60m 11-20358 : 4-3rd AVN arrived Vlissingen for shipment CONUS
uh-60m 11-20386 : 4-3rd AVN arrived Vlissingen for shipment CONUS
uh-60m 11-20387 : 4-3rd AVN arrived Vlissingen for shipment CONUS
uh-60m 11-20395 : 4-3rd AVN arrived Vlissingen for shipment CONUS
uh-60m 11-20422 : 4-3rd AVN arrived Vlissingen for shipment CONUS
uh-60m 11-20431 : 4-3rd AVN arrived Vlissingen for shipment CONUS
ah-64e 20-03327 : 3-17th CAV arrived Vlissingen for shipment CONUS
NM331 ah-64e 20-03331 : 3-17th CAV arrived Vlissingen for shipment CONUS
NM337 ah-64e 20-03337 : 3-17th CAV arrived Vlissingen for shipment CONUS
ah-64e 20-03338 : 3-17th CAV arrived Vlissingen for shipment CONUS
NM342 ah-64e 20-03342 : 3-17th CAV arrived Vlissingen for shipment CONUS
NM343 ah-64e 20-03343 : 3-17th CAV arrived Vlissingen for shipment CONUS
NM344 ah-64e 20-03344 : 3-17th CAV arrived Vlissingen for shipment CONUS
NM349 ah-64e 20-03349 : 3-17th CAV arrived Vlissingen for shipment CONUS
NM352 ah-64e 20-03352 : 3-17th CAV arrived Vlissingen for shipment CONUS
40469 oh-58a 69-16248 : 1976-1979 asg A Co 503rd CAB
40512 oh-58a 69-16291 : 1976-1979 asg A Co 503rd CAB
40608 oh-58a 70-15057 : 1976-1979 She was with A Co 503rd CAB; 1978 conv to OH-58C type
13661 uh-1h 74-22337 : 1980-1981, Crewed this aircraft at Giessen Army Depot, Giessen, West Germa+
70-185 uh-60a 80-23427 : UH-60A




  3rd Combat Aviation Brigade Operations


Dates Operation
2023-may2023-nov Operation Atlantic Resolve
2019-oct2020-jul Operation Atlantic Resolve






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