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The 3rd Combat Aviation Brigade, 3rd Infantry Division command team uncases the unit colors during the 3rd CAB color uncasing ceremony at Hunter Army Airfield, Georgia, December 14, 2023. The uncasing ceremony is an Army tradition that represents the end of the mission and the resumption of responsibilities at home. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Caitlin Wilkins, 3rd Combat Aviation Brigade)
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The 3rd Combat Aviation Brigade, 3rd Infantry Division command team uncases the unit colors during the 3rd CAB color uncasing ceremony at Hunter Army Airfield, Georgia, December 14, 2023. After the brigade colors were uncased, the battalion and squadron commanders repeated the process for their units. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Caitlin Wilkins, 3rd Combat Aviation Brigade)
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HUNTER ARMY AIRFIELD, Georgia – The 3rd Combat Aviation Brigade, 3rd Infantry Division, uncased their unit colors during a ceremony here December 14, 2023.
The ceremony signified the completion of their European rotation where they trained and increased interoperability with NATO allies and partners, and the resumption of their responsibilities at Hunter Army Airfield.
The 3rd Infantry Division Band plays the National Anthem during the 3rd Combat Aviation Brigade, 3rd Infantry Division color uncasing ceremony at Hunter Army Airfield, Georgia, December 14, 2023. The uncasing ceremony is an Army tradition that represents the end of the mission and the resumption of responsibilities at home. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Caitlin Wilkins, 3rd Combat Aviation Brigade)
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Col. Ryan Sullivan, 3rd CAB commander, shared his thoughts on the rotation after completing the uncasing of the colors.
“The 3rd Combat Aviation Brigade deployed with a sense of purpose going directly from port into the Defender Series and Griffen Shock with an unprecedented display of readiness,” said Sullivan. “Long before I took command, this unit set the conditions for assurance, deterrence, and more importantly, instilled confidence in our ability to simultaneously deliver on Aviation core competencies.”
Col. Ryan Sullivan, 3rd Combat Aviation Brigade, 3rd Infantry Division commander, gives his remarks during the brigade’s color uncasing ceremony at Hunter Army Airfield, Georgia, December 14, 2023. The ceremony marked the end of their nine-month European rotation where they trained and increased interoperability with NATO allies and partners. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Caitlin Wilkins, 3rd Combat Aviation Brigade)
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The brigade started their rotation in March at ports in Greece, Denmark and the Netherlands, quickly unloading equipment and preparing for the first of many multinational training exercises.
“With exceptional leaders across this formation, we built off the momentum of the Defender series and generated readiness through a deliberate approach that enabled our talented young aviators to build confidence and proficiency as we increased the complexity of training alongside our partners,” said Sullivan.
Soldiers assigned to the 1st Battalion, 41st Field Artillery Regiment, 1st Armored Combat Aviation Brigade, 3rd Infantry Division, fire blank artillery rounds during the 3rd Combat Aviation Brigade, 3rd Infantry Division, color uncasing ceremony at Hunter Army Airfield, Georgia, December 14, 2023. The uncasing ceremony is an Army tradition that represents the end of the mission and the resumption of responsibilities at home. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Caitlin Wilkins, 3rd Combat Aviation Brigade)
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Soldiers spent the next eight months participating in various multinational training exercises alongside our NATO allies and partners. The brigade also supported a VIP mission of U.S. President Joe Biden in London, fighting wildfires in Greece and even participating in mixed flights with our Polish, Italian, Greek and Romanian partners.
Maj. Gen. Christopher Norrie, 3rd ID commanding general, also attended the ceremony and spoke highly of the unit’s accomplishments.
Maj. Gen. Christopher Norrie, 3rd Infantry Division commanding general, gives his remarks during the 3rd Combat Aviation Brigade, 3rd ID color uncasing ceremony at Hunter Army Airfield, Georgia, December 14, 2023. The ceremony marked the end of their nine-month European rotation where they trained and increased interoperability with NATO allies and partners. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Caitlin Wilkins, 3rd Combat Aviation Brigade)
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“I can assert with authority that no unit has impacted European operations as profoundly as our Falcon Brigade,” said Norrie. “They were instrumental in training our NATO allies on the use of the Apache helicopter to bolster our allies and also supported various humanitarian efforts. Their commitment and achievements are a testament to their exceptional capabilities and tireless work ethic.”
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