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VP Biden hitches ride on Chinook to son's dedication

By Capt. Jaymon Bell, 12th Combat Aviation BrigadeAugust 18, 2016

12th CAB Chinooks fly Vice President Joe Biden in Kosovo
1 / 2 Show Caption + Hide Caption – Chief Warrant Officer 4 Michael Maggio, left, and Chief Warrant Officer 3 Gabe Whetsel, far right, assigned to the 12th Combat Aviation Brigade, pose for a picture with Vice President Joe Biden during his recent trip to Kosovo, Aug. 17, 2016. Vice P... (Photo Credit: U.S. Army) VIEW ORIGINAL
12th CAB Chinooks fly Vice President Joe Biden in Kosovo
2 / 2 Show Caption + Hide Caption – (Stock Photo) Two CH-47F Chinook Helicopters from, Hotel Company, 1st Battalion, 214th Aviation Regiment, 12th Combat Aviation Brigade, transported Vice President Joe Biden and a delegation of U.S. and Kosovar officials from Pristina International Ai... (Photo Credit: U.S. Army) VIEW ORIGINAL

PRISTINA, Kosovo -- Two CH-47F Chinook helicopters from the 12th Combat Aviation Brigade transported Vice President Joe Biden and a delegation of U.S. and Kosovar officials from Pristina International Airport to Camp Bondsteel on Wednesday, Aug. 17.

The vice president was in Kosovo to deliver remarks at the dedication ceremony of a road that is being named by the Government of Kosovo in honor of his son, Joseph R. "Beau" Biden, III. The road is being dedicated as a sign of respect and gratitude for Beau's contributions to Kosovo.

The delegation consisted of Kosovo President Hashim Thaci, Kosovo Prime Minister Isa Mustafa, Ambassador Greg Delawie and Dr. Jill Biden.

Hotel Company, 1st Battalion, 214th Aviation Regiment, 12th CAB "Big Windy" is the premier heavy lift helicopter company in Europe. The CH-47 Chinook Helicopter is capable of lifting more than 25,000 pounds and carrying 33 passengers.

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