Newsletter for 1-1 ARB, 1st CAB 1 ID for DEC 2011

1. 1-1 ATTACK RECONNAISSANCE BATTALION
29 December 2011
Volume 1, Issue 2
THE APACHE POST
Happy Holidays Gunfighters! We hope that the holiday season finds all of you
happy and healthy, and that the New Year is filled with hope and opportu-
nity. Whether you have set healthy goals to improve yourself and your Family, to
increase health and fitness, to become more financially stable, to learn a new skill,
or even save for a vacation that you always wanted to take; the future is yours to
make!
Thanks to all who made it to the 1-1 Command Team Holiday Reception on 22
Dec. LTC Vedder, CSM O’Donnell, and CW4 Porter got an opportunity to meet
with leaders from all of the companies in a social setting and put out some guid-
ance for the New Year. It was not the best date to get maximum participation in
the battalion with people traveling for the holidays, but a combination of LTC Ved-
der and CW4 Porter’s training in Arizona, and the bad weather forecasted, made it
the only reasonable time to get it done before the busy New Year. There was great
fellowship and opportunities to connect as a team. Plenty of food, dessert, and
drinks to go around and a whole bunch of it ended up at the barracks by about 1230
Above, from left to right: CW4 Ron Porter, LTC Ed Vedder and that day. It was great to see the leadership of the larger Brigade Team come by
CSM Michael O‟Donnell too as we had a surprise, but welcome visit by COL Morgan and CSM Thomson and
his wife Jen Thomson (CAB FRG Advisor). We will get more social opportunities to
get together over the next month as we will have a BN Hail and Farewell, on January 10 th at 1800 at Kites in Junction City, and then the Gun-
fighter Winter Formal at the Marriott in Junction City on January 27 th .
The New Year brings the Gunfighters even closer to fielding the Apache Block III helicopter and all of the training and testing that this huge
program requires. Charlie Company 1-1 will be the company that goes through the Test and Evaluation that will begin sometime between late
February and March, after they complete their initial Block III training at the Boeing Plant in Mesa, Arizona. As of right now, the tactics devel-
opment and training and the test and evaluation of the new aircraft will take about a month out in the National Training Center in Califor-
nia. Delta Company, Echo Company, Headquarters Company, and F Co UAS will also be sending personnel out to support the training. The
supporting companies will not have to send too many, and they should already know
who they are. We look forward to showing the Army what these new aircraft can
do. We need everyone’s help in keeping the unit focused and safe during this busy and
important time.
We are proud of the entire team and everything that has been accomplished to get
where we are today. Being the 1st Aviation Battalion, of the 1st Combat Aviation Bri-
gade, of the 1st Infantry Division, and now the 1st Unit Equipped with the Apache Block
III; is way too many “Firsts” to handle without the total Gunfighter Team effort! From
the dedicated Soldiers, to the supporting Families, to the hard working civilians…you
are all the reason why we are the First, and will remain the First.
Happy New Year to all of you and thank you for your selfless service to the Nation.
LTC Ed Vedder Above: Members of the initial Apache Block III Training Class
CSM Michael O’Donnell pose with the new helicopter in Mesa, AZ earlier in December.
CW4 Ron Porter

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Season’s Greetings to all from the Bounty Hunter Command an event
Group! It’s the time of year that we as Soldiers often return to worth
our families to celebrate time-honored traditions, reflect on the having next year!
past, and look forward to the upcoming year. It is also a time for Top and I would like to
some well deserved rest and relaxation – we all know that HHC congratulate the follow-
has earned it. The Bounty Hunters have been asked to provide ing Soldiers: CPT John
support to a number of different taskings and have been spread King, the Battalion’s
thin over the last month and deserve a break during the most Aeromedical Physician
wonderful time of the year. 2012 will prove to be a challenging Assistant, who recently
year as we face Field Training Exercises, Combined Training Cen- made the promotion list
ter rotations, and the fielding of the Army’s First Block-3 AH-64D to Major. SSG Elijah
Helicopters which will involve the first-class support, command Muhammad, a Strength
and control that HHC provides to the Battalion. Management NCO, re-
December has proven to be no less memorable and challenging enlisted indefinitely and
than expected, even though we did not work a full month. Sol- reaffirmed his commit-
diers all across the company improved the administrative disci- ment to continue serv-
plines necessary to thrive at Fort Riley and received favorable ing with the Gunfighters
marks during the Battal- team and an Army at
ion’s RESET Assistance Above: „Bounty Hunter 6‟ sits and chills with his war. CPT Billy Rose
Visit from Division In- wife, Sandy during the Christmas party. received an Army
spector General’s Office. Achievement Award for
Officers from the Opera- his superior performance as a Liaison Officer to Task Force Night-
tions Section also had the mare during their recent JRTC rotation. BN FRSA Mrs. Julie
opportunity to plan and Petruccelli-Treen also earned her Associate’s Degree in Science
train alongside of Airmen from Barton College!
from the 5th Air Support The Bounty Hunters wished a fond farewell to SPC Cherisma
Operations Squadron Aragon and CPT Patrick Taylor as they change duty stations and
during a weeklong exer- continue to serve in higher positions of responsibility. SPC
cise involving OH-58 Aragon will continue providing first-class service as a Unit Supply
Kiowa Warrior Helicop- Specialist in a Basic Training Unit at Fort Sill, OK. CPT Taylor was
ters, F-16 Fighter Jets, selected to be the Attack Branch Chief for the Department of
and B-1 Bombers. Evaluation and Standardization at Fort Rucker, AL. We’d also like
To celebrate the spirit of to welcome Mrs. Michelle Clay to the FRG Volunteer Team.
Christmas, HHC Soldiers The following people celebrated birthdays during the month of
participated in a Christ- December: SGT Cymetra Tims (1st), SPC Pamela Frank (3rd),
Soldiers and children enjoy games, crafts and
mas Potluck and “Dirty CW4 Philip Tharp (8th), SPC Kevin Vanderworken (17th), SSG
fun at the Bounty Hunter Christmas Party on
10 DEC.
Santa” Gift Exchange. Chris McClanahan, PFC Joshua Cook (18th), Brett Brown (26th),
For those who came, SPC Keith Dahle (27th), SGT Billy Morgan (28th), PFC Kendra
both Soldiers and civilians, young and old, it was an awesome Fuller (31st). Special birthday wishes go out to Hudson Berryhill,
experience filled with fun and fellowship. Most everyone born on 05DEC to MAJ Joshua and Valerie Berryhill, and to Ryan
brought a dish to share and over a dozen brought presents for a Timms, born on 15DEC to SFC Matthew and SSG Kathy Timms.
comical session of Dirty Santa. The children (and those young at Welcome to the Bounty Hunter and Gunfighter Families!
heart) had the opportunity to color their favorite holiday scene,
As always, thanks again from the Bounty Hunters for all your
decorate ornaments, or watch a variety of Christmas-themed
continued support to our Soldiers and our Families. See you next
movies. Santa Claus even made an appearance for all the chil-
year!
dren to share their Christmas wishes and take pictures alongside
of! Its success was a direct reflection of the efforts of volunteers
– CPT William Hale II, Bounty Hunter 6
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Christmas is coming, the goose is getting fat; Please put a feather in the old man’s
hat…
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year from the Devil’s! December has been a busy
month so far. We started the month finishing up the last details of our Reset Assis-
tance Visit inspection from September. We also had a great combined convoy train-
ing event with our Crew Chiefs and our own pilots where we put into practice all of
those classes we’ve been doing for the last few months. We even had our famed
“Attack” pilots double as pseudo-Medevac for some great training. Everything we’ve
done is a culmination of individual tasks into a combined team effort in preparation
for this spring’s excursion to the National Training Center where we’ll put everything
to the test.
With the Holidays upon us, a large majority of the company is taking the time to go
visit friends and family. It’s important that we take that time to reset and come back
fresh. In this lifestyle we live, our Families and friends are vastly important in keeping
us strong, fit and vibrant in the pursuit of our duties. Even the snow-storm we had
recently didn’t take away the holiday spirit around the company. Cookies, fudge, cup-
cakes and goodies of all kinds have been showing up to the company area in record Above: SGT Fertig and PFC Weston are shown resetting
numbers and have been disappearing just as fast! That just might mean some extra our “Victim” to the start point after simulating loading
on our nicely armed Medevac aircraft. Great training
PT for everyone once we get back, but at this time of year it is a welcomed treat. for the Devils! (Photo courtesy of A CO 1-1 ARB)
Reflecting back on the past six months that I’ve been with the Devils, and the last nine months since we’ve redeployed, it’s amazing
how fast 2011 has passed and how much we’ve done. As we move into 2012, everyone is excited to take on the new challenges that
it brings with even more vigor and motivation. We’ve grown from an already great company to an incredible team with exceptional
people. Thank you to all of you, your Families, and your loved ones and may you have the best year ever.
-1SG Maynard Hinkle
Devil 7
Announcements:
The Devils welcome our newest member: PFC Augustyn and his wife Samantha
SGT Fertig’s wife Brittany gave birth to their first child – 9lb, 14 oz Madison “Maggie” Fertig
We bid a fond farewell to our long-time Platoon Sergeant, SSG Rojas and his wife Stacey. The Rojas’s will be heading on to greener
pastures at Fort Eustis.
Finally, we welcome back CW2 Spahn from successful completion of the Maintenance Test Pilot Course.

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Happy Holidays!
We are back from JRTC and have been busy recovering our equipment and personnel from the field. The
holiday season will afford us all a little well deserved time off to spend time with our loved ones. Bravo
Company doesn’t have a lot of exciting training planned. Our largest training event in the next month will
include eight of our pilots attending school during January and February.
Regretfully, the Wolfpack will say goodbye to our long-time Platoon Leader CPT DiFrancesco and wel-
come 1LT Webb. Good luck CPT DiFrancesco in your future endeavors!
We will be hosting a Hail and Farewell on the 6th of January at Kites in Junction City for all those who
have been part of the Wolfpack family. Speaking of families, the Wolfpack has grown!!! We have two
new additions. PFC Infinger and his wife Stephanie had a little girl, Hayden, on Thanksgiving Day and
SPC Thrailkill and his wife Jennifer also had a little girl, Riley Grace on the 19th. SPC Payne and his wife,
Hilary are expecting their baby any day now!
I do want to take a minute to thank all of you for your support, we appreciate you patients while we com-
pleted the JRTC rotation with great success! Enjoy this well deserved time with your loved ones, Have a
Merry Holiday and a Happy New Year!
CPT Leslie R Shafer, Wolf 6
Post offers options for New Year's Eve
Story by: Melony Gabbert,1ST INF. DIV. POST
Two New Year's Eve celebration choices will be available on post Dec. 31. Bowl the night away at Custer Hill Bowling Center or play "Call of
Duty" in a tournament with the possibility of earning a Visa gift card at the Warrior Zone.
Tickets are needed for the bowling center event. Tickets purchased before Dec. 30 celebration are $15 per person. On Dec. 31, tickets are
$17.50 per person. Tickets may be purchased at the bowling alley. The cost includes a live DJ, bowling and shoes, party favors, two bottles of
sparkling juice, door-prize drawings, $10 one-topping pizzas and a breakfast buffet at 12:30 a.m. The bar will be open for the event.
This event has taken place for several years and sells out, said Jill Singleton, senior business manager. Lanes can accommodate eight bowlers.
Groups of less than eight will be kept separate as long as possible, Singleton said. However, groups will be combined if attendance is high
enough.
The Warrior Zone, with a minimum admittance age of 18, will host a no-entry-fee Call of Duty tournament at 8 p.m.
The winner of the tournament earns bragging rights and a Visa gift card, said Mark Desmet, program manager. The tournament may end be-
fore midnight, Desmet said, but there will be a free DJ until 1 a.m. and a free champagne toast at midnight

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New Year Fresh Start ity. And like all good things, none of this could be accomplished
Welcome 2012 without the love and support from our Families. Yes, a new year
By CPT Adam Marr indeed! What do you know, where are you going, what drives you,
what’s in you?
2011 is out and 2012 is in. With the holidays behind us and a multi-
tude of New Year’s resolutions on the ole to do list, we are ready Announcements
to look forward and take on 2012. Let’s just hope the Mayans -Congratulations to 1SG James Bagg and his wife Hope on the birth
were wrong! I love this time of year because it’s a time for new of their son Olyver Marc Bagg! Born on Dec 18th, 2011, he weighed
7lb, 15oz and 20.25’ long.
beginnings, time for a fresh start. No, nothing physically has
changed, but the mental outlook associated with a new year, that -Ladies Bunco Night!! Spouses, friends, and Family of Charlie co are
is something I can get on board with. invited to join us for a fun game of Bunco! Bunco night is set for
January 5th at CW2 Josh and Michelle Cordova’s house (1935 Katie
"It's not where you're from; it's where you're going. It's not what Rose Trail, Junction City KS). Starts at 6:30pm!
you drive; it's what drives you. It's not what's on you; it's what's in -Charlie Co Pre Movement Briefing, 18 JAN 2012, 1800, Riley’s Con-
you. It's not what you think; it's what you know." ---Gatorade com- ference Center: We will have a pre movement briefing/ informa-
mercial tional session similar to a pre-deployment brief at Battalion Head-
quarters. We are requesting agencies such as ACS, MFLC, Ameri-
can Red Cross, and Picerne to come and go over information that
Gatorade definitely has some motivational appeal in their ad cam-
will benefit families during the upcoming extended training.
paigns. Charlie Company is no different. Physically, we are pretty
much the same as we were right before the nice holiday break. -Congratulations to the Harms family on Kevin’s recent promotion
But mentally, we must be able to springboard off the momentum to CW2.
of 2011 working to be more positive and optimistic; we must con-
-Congratulations to the Vanmeter family on Brandon’s recent pro-
tinue to put in the quality time to ensure we are putting out a qual- motion to CW2.
ity product, whatever that product may be.
January is going to be a busy time at the office and in the sky.
With Apache Block III training on the horizon we still have several
questions that need to be answered before we can come up with
an adequate plan of attack. While some of this information has
been coming a little slow, the good news is we will know very soon
what the dates, location, and size of the company that will partici-
pate in the training will be. So a lot of things will have to happen
at the last minute and things will get very busy. But in the six
months I have been in the company, I know that if ever a team was
up for the challenge, we are it.
The Ghostrider team continues to impress me, other companies,
and the battalion with its can do attitude, resiliency, and ingenu- Above: CW2 Vanmeter and his Family on the day of his promotion.
Congratulations!!

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Far Left: Desperado Soldiers hard
at work in the hangar while Fort
Riley receives its first snow fall of
the season.
Near Left: SPC Rice working hard
at organizing bench stock.
(Photos courtesy of D CO 1-1 ARB)
Family and Friends of the Desperados, SPC Orsini will move on to the civilian workforce.
Thank you for your hard work in the Desperados. Spe-
First of all, I’d like to thank all the Soldiers and Families cial recognition goes to the family of PFC Stephanie
that made it to our last Family Readiness Group meet- Infinger who had a baby girl over Thanksgiving week-
ing on November 30th. We were able to present a lot of end.
information on how training over the next few months As we enter the holidays, thank you again to our
will be conducted. The upcoming months will be filled friends and Families who support us. The Desperados
with training and preparing for the brand new Apache are a true team with each member looking out for one
Block 3. At the meeting, we also discussed the upcom- another. If there is anything you or your Soldier needs
ing Battalion Formal on January 27th at the Junction please do not hesitate to give us an email or a phone
City Marriott. I hope to see all the Soldiers and their call. I hope that everyone has a wonderful holiday sea-
dates there! son and a well earned vacation.
November and December have been filled with a lot of
great training headed into the holiday season. Every DESPERADOS!
Soldier has truly been giving their all as we support
everything from Division level exercises to courses for
professional development. CPT Dan O’Donnell
daniel.odonnell@us.army.mil
In the last month we have said farewell to numerous 785-307-9368
Soldiers who have spent a long time in the Gunfighter
family. SFC Pimentel, SGT Foye, SGT Friel and SGT
Koones have PCSed to other posts while SGT Petty and

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Greetings to the Outlaw Family, proud to say that every member of our Your time to reset with your Families
Outlaw 6 here wishing everyone Happy amazing team deserves these next few will help us prepare the Company and
Holidays during this wonderful time of weeks to reset and relax. We will need ultimately the Battalion for all upcoming
the year. The Outlaw team is taking the both the Soldiers and Families to be missions and ensure that our team is
month of December revitalized upon returning to full day ready for whatever obstacles come our
to reset our opera- schedules in way. Please take full advantage of these
tions from the Field January in next few weeks with your loved ones in
Training Exercise order to pre- order to make up for the time sacrificed
(FTX), wrapping up pare for our while they were away. I am extremely
our Reset Assistance National proud and privileged to lead these men
Visit (RAV) deficien- Training Cen- and women and I look forward to seeing
cies, and begin focus- ter rotation everyone back in 2012 safe, healthy, and
ing on the upcoming and support mission ready! May everyone have a
tasks for the New requirements safe and joyous holiday season.
Year. for the new
Apache Block Sincerely,
We are all excited to Above: The Motor Pool performs squad movement drills III fielding in CPT Robert J. Pugh III
during the Force on Force exercise during Echo Company‟s ‘Outlaw 6’
begin the half day early 2012.
four day field Training Exercise. (Photo Courtesy of E CO 1-
schedule and I am 1 ARB)
Outlaws,
Happy Holidays from Outlaw 7! The month of December has finally arrived which
means the clock is quickly winding down to get those last minute errands com-
plete before Christmas and New Years arrive. With that in mind, I would like to
take a moment in order to encourage both our Warriors and their Families to be
prepared for worst case scenarios. In regards to the weather, please watch the
news and listen to the radio to see if Fort Riley is on a delayed schedule and/or is
closed for the day.
Also, ensure that you have adequate food and supplies at home in case a winter
storm does come through our area. Kansas has always been unpredictable and
we must all be prepared. It would also be wise to have an emergency kit inside of Above: 1SG Clifford Bell proudly displays the Gunfighter Gals
your car in case your vehicle breaks down on the side of the road during extreme Guidon outside of his office door after Echo Company won the
Big Red 1 “Spirit” Song
weather. Finally, during this holiday season make the most of the time you have
together. This time of the year is hard on some of our Warriors, so please keep an eye out on those who might not be as fortunate and
reach out to them so we might all have a joyous holiday experience. Please remember that life is sometimes about choices and the
decisions we make now may have an impact on ourselves or those around us. May you all have a wonderful holiday!
Very Respectfully,
1SG Clifford M. Bell
‘Outlaw 7’

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Greetings! ensure the unit is ready for Gray
On 9 December, F Company cele- Eagle testing and the deployment
brated its first Christmas party and cycle. We are excited to be at the I cannot thank him enough for
the FRG planned and delivered a forefront of new technology, and teaching and guiding me on a daily
wonderful event. Held at the Bat- the introduction of a new UAS into basis. He is a great mentor and sol-
talion conference room, the night the Army inventory. dier and I hope I have the opportu-
was highlighted by a visit from nity to work with him again some-
Santa. I would like to thank the First Sergeant Tony Farinosi will where down the road.
entire FRG team for their tireless also enter a new evolution in life.
planning and work to make the He will soon retire and move onto I want to thank F Company for
event a great success. new adventures. First Sergeant making the past three months a
Farinosi is F Company. His influ- great experience for me and my
F Company is about to enter a new ence, vision, and work ethic gave F family. As we look forward to the
evolution after the first of the New Company its identity. He was given New Year, I believe F Company will
Year. We will move most of our the task to start and build a com- do great things for our Army and
training to Edwards Air Force Base, pany and not only did he build a our Country. Happy New Year and
in California, and over a nine company, he built a great relation- be safe, healthy and happy.
month process, F Company will put ship with the UAS community, the
into place the Tactics, Techniques, CAB and Division. First Sergeant CW3 Jeff Stokes
and Procedures (TTPs) needed to Farinosi will be greatly missed, and
From Left to Right: Pictures from F
CO‟s Christmas party that was held
on 9 DEC at the Battalion HQ. They
had a great turnout and all seemed to
have a great time!!

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It’s Time for Your Annual Financial Checkup!
By Tom Gray, Achieve Solutions Financial Planner
through www.militaryonesource.com Review (and rebalance) your investments
If you’ve done your homework and defined your investment goals, such
You’re another year older, but do you really know if you’re getting
as retirement and college, you should check regularly to see if you’re still
richer or poorer? Should you make any changes in the way you save,
on track to reach them. The start of a new year is a good time to take
spend and invest your money? To answer such questions as these, it’s
stock of your stocks and bonds—to see which investments have done
a good idea to regularly review your financial health.
well or poorly in the past year, and to make adjustments. If you have a
401(k) or other employer-based retirement plan that gives you several
This doesn’t have to be done just after the stroke of midnight on New
investment options, you may want to change the mix at this point.
Year’s Day. And sometimes you shouldn’t wait for the new year to
review certain aspects of your finances that
Deciding exactly what to adjust is something
can change because of life events. For exam-
of a judgment call. Generally, experts say you
ple, it’s important to review your life insur-
should try to maintain a mix of stocks and
ance coverage when you have a child on the
bonds (or stock and bond mutual funds) that
way, whatever the date or season. And
fits your long-term strategy. If at this point
when you’re measuring your progress to-
you’ve planned to have 70 percent in stocks
ward retirement goals, your birthday may be
and 30 percent in bonds (or money-market
a more fitting time to take stock.
funds), you should “rebalance” your portfolio
if it has strayed from those proportions in the
But there's a certain logic to reviewing your
past year. If the stock (or “equity”) part of
finances at the start of the calendar year. For
your portfolio has shrunk, you should shift
one thing, you pay your income taxes on a
money to stocks. In effect, this means doing
calendar-year basis, so going over income
what does not come naturally to most inves-
and expenses at this time is a good way to
tors: selling winners and buying last year’s
get a head start on the tax-filing process.
losers.
Also, the end-of-year pay stubs give you a quick snapshot not only of
the past year's income but also the taxes you paid. Finally, you may be
“Holding on to winners may be very tempting,” says Ernie Ankrim, direc-
more in the mood for personal reassessment and the making of reso-
tor of portfolio strategy for the investment research firm Frank Russell
lutions. Financial checkups are in the spirit of the season. “The begin-
Co., “but it can chip away at your portfolio’s diversification over time.”
ning of the year is a good time to look back to ‘where I’ve been and
where I’m going’," says Clark Randall, a Dallas, Texas-based financial
For investments in taxable accounts, remember that any sales can create
planner.
capital gains that may result in a tax bill next year. But you also can sell
securities that have lost money and use the loss to cancel out the taxable
Here are some areas that planners suggest you include in your yearly
gains. Most investors carry out such tax strategies later in the year, but it
review.
never hurts to plan ahead.
Review your cash flow
Make sure you’re prepared for the worst
Look at your checkbook balance for January 1 and compare it to where
The bittersweet passage of another year brings up issues that you usually
it was at this time last year. Is it higher or lower? Do you know where
keep on a mental back-burner—like the question of what happens after
all the money has gone? It’s never a bad time to start addressing these
you’re gone. Randall suggests reading your will regularly—“maybe on a
questions, and the start of the year is as good as any.
cursory basis every year,” and more carefully every few years—to make
If you’re already tracking and categorizing your expenses, good for sure it still reflects your wishes. Regardless of the calendar, he says you
you. You should now be able to add things up and get a picture of your should review your will whenever you’ve been through a major life-
spending habits. If you’ve already made a budget, better still. You can changing event or a significant change has been made in the tax laws.
see if you’ve stayed within your budgeted amounts.
Using your latest pay stubs, you should be able to tell how much You also should review your insurance, making sure that you have ade-
money you took home after taxes in the past year, and if this is more quate life and disability coverage. If you haven’t done so already, check
or less than what you spend. If it’s more, you’re saving. If it’s less, you with your employer’s human resource department to see what coverage
need to find out why. Unless you had an extraordinary expense you already have.
(something that doesn’t happen every year, like a down payment on a
house or car), then you need to take another look at your spending
This article is reprinted from Military One Source Financial articles.
and figure out what to cut.

12. 1-1 ARB traces its roots to the formation of the 1st Aviation Company, 1st
1-1 ATTACK RECONNAISSANCE BATTALION ID, constituted on 15 February 1957 at Fort Riley, KS. Later redesignated
Battalion Headquarters as 1st Aviation Battalion, one of the first aviation units to employ helicop-
BLDG 802 Marshall Avenue
Fort Riley, Kansas 66442 ter gunships and reconnaissance helicopters in unison to conduct search
and destroy teams, commonly referred to as "hunter/killer" teams. Cur-
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The Gunfighters are commanded by LTC Edward M. Vedder. CSM Michael
P. O’Donnell is the senior enlisted advisor.
This is the informational newsletter of 1-1 Attack Reconnaissance Battal-
ion, 1st Combat Aviation Brigade, 1st Infantry Division that contains both
official and unofficial information. The inclusion of non-official informa-
tion in this newsletter has not increased the cost to the United States Gov-
ernment in accordance with DoD 425.8-M.