Media invitation to Atlantic Resolve helicopter demonstration

Aug. 15, 2018

ILLESHEIM, Germany —

Elements of the 4th Combat Aviation Brigade “Ivy Eagles,” 4th Infantry Division, will demonstrate some of their capabilities during a training exercise scheduled for Aug. 29 in Grafenwoehr, Germany.

During the demonstration, AH-64 Apache pilots of the 6th Heavy Attack Reconnaissance Squadron, 17th Cavalry Regiment, will fire rockets and their 30 mm chain guns from planned battle positions. 

The 4th CAB is deployed to Europe in support of U.S. Army Europe’s Atlantic Resolve mission, where they train alongside NATO allies and other partners to increase interoperability and deter aggression in the region.

Media representatives are invited to attend and watch the gunnery. There will also be an Apache pilot available for interview. 

Media interested in attending should send an email to:

usarmy.wiesbaden.usareur.list.pao-atlantic-resolve@mail.mil
 

by 1 p.m., Aug. 22, with the following information:


First name
Last name
Nationality
Date of birth
ID number
Vehicle type 
Vehicle plate number

Please note installation access requires you provide two forms of government-issued photo ID at the gate. Further details will be provided once RSVP is confirmed.