US Army Aviation Center of Excellence

The Directorate of Evaluation and Standardization (DES) team has SPs, MEs, SIs that are available to help your unit get ahead on training requirements. Read the latest STANDSGRAM at home.army.mil/rucker/8217/72…

The U.S. Army Best Drone Warfighter Competitors have been hard at work this week at the inaugural event in Huntsville, Ala. Who is going to take home the WIN? #AboveTheBest #FlyArmy

U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Clair Gill speaks during the U.S. Army Best Drone Warfighter Competition opening ceremony in Huntsville, AL., Feb. 16, 2026. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Aaron Troutman)

In OPERATION FLYSWATTER, U.S. Army, Marine, and Navy aviators put the AH-64E Apache to the test. Dive into the full article to see how the Apache is evolving to dominate the future battlefield! home.army.mil/rucker/4117/70…

✈️ Fixed-wing aviators, is your simulator time actually making you a better pilot? If your sim doesn't match your cockpit, you could be losing proficiency. 🔗homeadmin.army.mil/rucker/4317/70… #ArmyAviation #FixedWing #FlightTraining #SFTS #PilotLife #Readiness #FlyArmy #AboveTheBest

Constantly evolving autonomy and artificial intelligence is creating dynamic operating environments, requiring warfighters to quickly adapt. Read the full article here: home.army.mil/rucker/4917/69…

Read the latest Standsgram from DES! Only the most competent and deserving 15U can obtain the title Flight Instructor/Standardization Instructor with N1 Additional Skill Identifier (ASI). Read more at home.army.mil/rucker/4017/67… #ArmyAviation #standsgram #ch47chinook

MG Toshihiko Hirose, Commandant, Aviation School, JGSDF and his staff met with BG Kenneth Cole, DCG AVCOE and the AVCOE staff to exchange ideas on airspace management for UAVs. We are honored to share this time with our Japanese allies, strengthening our bonds!

MG Gill Urges Aviation Branch to Embrace Change at AAAA Summit army.mil/article/285557

SPC Ronald Roberts, 96th ASB, 101st CAB was awarded the AAAA Gary G. Wetzel Aviation Soldier of the Year and then moments later received a surprise promotion to Sergeant E-5 from MG Clair Gill, AVCOE CG and VCSA GEN James Mingus. Congrats SGT Roberts! Air Assault! Fly Army!

Read MG Clair A. Gill’s “Crafting an Aviation Warfighting Culture for the Future Fight” at lineofdeparture.army.mil/Journals/Aviat…

We appreciate the visit from CW5 LaShon White, command chief warrant officer for the U.S. Army Reserve, to the home of #ArmyAviation at Fort Novosel to see the scope and scale of our mission and activity here. 📷 by Kelly Morris

Aviation leaders across all Army components gathered at the home of #ArmyAviation at Fort Novosel to focus on current and future operations, training and leader development in January. army.mil/article/283011

Because of projected inclement weather Fort Novosel will be in a mission essential posture beginning tomorrow, January 21, at noon, and remain so throughout Wednesday, January 22. Please visit home.army.mil/novosel/ or our Facebook for details.

MG Clair Gill, Aviation branch chief, visited the Aviation Captain's Career Course here at Fort Novosel to provide an #ArmyAviation update and dialogue with students about our branch priorities & issues impacting the future of the branch. 📷 by Kelly Morris

Congrats to SSG Daron Ashcraft, a drill sergeant at 1-13th Aviation, on his reenlistment! He chose to raise his right hand before a formation of AIT Soldiers who were about to depart Fort Novosel for holiday leave, to set the example. #BeAllYouCanBe #HBL24

AIT Soldiers have packed their bags, received words of wisdom from senior leaders at the home of #ArmyAviation about being a valued member of the Army Profession, boarded buses and planes, and are on their way home for the holidays to reconnect with their families!! #HBL2024

Chief of Staff of the Army Gen. Randy A. George visited the home of #ArmyAviation to have a look at ongoing training and meet with Aviation leaders and subject matter experts to discuss key Aviation topics at Fort Novosel, Ala. army.mil/article/282203

The 1-14th Aviation Regiment held a dedication ceremony for Air Control Point “Checkpoint Munger” in memory of the late retired Chief Warrant Officer 3 Daniel L. Munger at Hanchey Army Airfield. #ArmyAviation army.mil/article/281954

Please help us congratulate the top USAACE instructors for Fiscal Year 2024 from 110th Aviation Brigade, 128th Aviation Brigade, and the U.S. Army Combat Readiness Center! They set the standard in #ArmyAviation! army.mil/article/281905