Apache Warrior Foundation

Today we remember CW3 William T. Flanigan, who died when his aircraft crashed near Kandahar Airfield shortly after takeoff while responding to a rocket attack, on this day in 2006. You are not forgotten!

It is with sadness and disbelief that we have to announce that CW4 ret Jack Berry passed away on Tuesday June 25th at 1139 pm here is his arrangements.

Internment at Alabama National Cemetety, Montevallo, AL
July 3, 2024, 12 noon arrival time. 12:30 service starts.
Life Celebration July 4, 5PM, 26918 Pepper Road, Athens, AL 35613 Memory Day July 6, 4pm, 26918 Pepper Road, Athens, AL 35613. Memory Day is set aside for those that may not be able to attend due to the holiday.

CW4 Berry was one of the original 8 Apache pilots. He also delivered the first production a model to the army.

His last Cobra in Vietnam is now on the pedestal at Yuma.
Rated in four aircraft: AH-64, CH-47, AH-1G, and the OH-6 Little Bird

Today we remember CW4 Brent S. Cole, who was killed when his aircraft crashed in Tarin Kowt, Afghanistan on this day in 2009. You are not forgotten!

Today we remember CW2 Nicholas P. DiMona II and WO1 William L. Loffer, who were killed when their aircraft crashed during a night training mission in Georgia, on 22Jun in 2004. You are not forgotten!

Hey Apache Warriors and Apache Warrior Gold Star family, who would like to attend
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An evening with JELLYROLL at Billy Bob's Texas
May 14th 2024????
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Names will be drawn Thursday May 2nd!
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Today we honor Chief Warrant Officer 3 Ryan Connolly and Chief Warrant Officer 2 James Casadona

CW3 Ryan Connolly, 37, was an instructor pilot in the 101st Combat Aviation Brigade. He joined the Army in 2001 and arrived at Fort Campbell in 2016. Decorations include; two Air Medals, three Army Commendation Medals, Army Achievement Medal, Meritorious Unit Commendation, Army Superior Unit Award, two Army Good Conduct Medals, National Defense Service Medal, Afghanistan Campaign Medal, Iraq Campaign Medal, Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, two Non-Commissioned Officer Professional Development Ribbons, Army Service Ribbon and an Overseas Service Ribbon. Ryan left behind his wife and two sons.

CW2 James Casadona, 28, was a pilot in the 101st Combat Aviation Brigade. He joined the Army in 2012 and arrived at Fort Campbell in 2018. Decorations include; National Defense Service Medal, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal and an Army Service Ribbon. “Jimmy as he was known in the United States Marine Corp enlisted in the Corps February 2012, and served five years as a signals intelligence analyst and radio reconnaissance operator, finishing his enlistment as a sergeant before joining the U.S. Army.

At approximately 9:50 p.m. Friday, two Soldiers of the 101st Combat Aviation “Destiny” Brigade, 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault) were killed in an AH-64E Apache helicopter crash in the local training area on Fort Campbell. Aircraft 17-03125 was in terrain flight.

You are not forgotten!

Attack!

1-130th Attack Battalion - ABB, North Carolina National Guard conducts Aerial Gunnery with the unit’s new AH-64E models.

First photo credit (frosty): CPT Kevin Marko
Second photo credit (FARP): MAJ Eric Juarez



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Today we remember CPT Rene Zeetsen and 1LT Ernst Mollinger of the Royal Netherlands Air Force who died when their aircraft crashed while they were serving with a United Nations peacekeeping mission in the country of Mali. You are not forgotten!

On 24February, 2024, a Mississippi National Guard AH-64 Apache helicopter crashed during a routine training flight in a wooded area near Booneville in Prentiss County, resulting in the loss of two Mississippi National Guard soldiers.
Both Service Members served at the Mississippi National Guard Army Aviation Support Facility 2 located in Tupelo.

One Soldier, Chief Warrant Officer (CWO) 4, Bryan Andrew Zemek, age 36, was in Alpha Company 1st Battalion, 149th Aviation Regiment serving as an AH-64 Delta Apache Standardization Instructor Pilot in Tupelo and CWO4 Derek Joshua Abbott, age 42, assigned to Delta Company of the 2nd Battalion, 151st Lakota Medical Evacuation unit serving as an Maintenance Test Pilot in the Mississippi National Guard.

The aircraft crashed in a wooded area off HWY 30 near Mt. Olive Baptist Church at approximately 1400hrs (2pm).

Today we remember CW3 Aaron W. Cowan and CPT Dion J. Burmaz, who perished when their aircraft crashed during a training mission in Korea, on this day in 2005. You are not forgotten! Photo of Dion and Aaron provided by their parents.

Today we remember DAC Don L. Rollins and DAC Kenneth P. Shriver, who were killed when their aircraft suffered a major mechanical failure related to the main rotor while returning home from a demonstration flight, on this day in 1994. You are not forgotten!

Today we remember WO1 Justin Swofford, who was lost when his aircraft suffered a mechanical problem during a training mission and crashed, on this day in 2002. You are not forgotten!

Today we remember CW3 Cornell C. Chao and CPT Mark T. Resh, who were lost when their aircraft was shot down outside of Najaf, Iraq while conducting security operations, on this day in 2007. You are not forgotten!

Today we remember CW2 David M. Hilemon, who was on a DMZ familiarization flight in an OH-58C when it was shot down by North Korea after crossing a "no-fly" zone, on this day 27 years ago. You are not forgotten!

Today we remember DAC Don L. Brown (CW3-Ret) and
CPT Stephen J. Valent, who were lost during a night-time gunnery when they encountered IMC on this day in 2002. You are not forgotten!

Today we remember CW2 Bowers and CPT Lee who died today in the Western Training area of Ft Hood. Gentleman you are not forgotten, nor your families.

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Today, most will gather with their friends and families to enjoy Thanksgiving. It is the same here at AWF. However, do not forget what today is. For us we are thankful for the men and women who arm, maintain and fly the world’s greatest attack helicopters that keep us safe. We are thankful to those in service to this country, those who have served and those who have sacrificed much to including their lives. We are thankful to our friends and families and our supporters who make our events and Attack Adventures possible to help our community to Heal. Thank you for allowing us to Honor our fallen with you, Heal those that have been left behind and Educate those both within and outside of our Attack Community!

Happy Thanksgiving from the Apache Warrior Foundation!

Today we remember CW4 Jason McCormack and CW3 Brandon Smith who died when their aircraft crashed while conducting a training flight in the Republic of Korea on this day in 2015. You are not forgotten!

From our beginnings, photographer Lawrence Freeman in a T-28 was killed while photographing YAH-64 #79-23257 when a midair collision occurred. The incident occurred just offshore of Seacliff Park in Encinitas during test flight of YAH-64. The pilot of the T-28 parachuted to safety. Gentlemen, you are not forgotten.

Today we remember CW2 David Knadle and CW2 Kirk Fuchigami whose aircraft crashed while on a combat mission supporting ground troops in Logar Province, Afghanistan on this day in 2019. You are not forgotten!

Photos courtesy of 1st Air Cavalry Brigade "Air Cav".

Veterans Day is upon us. You have bravely worn our nation’s uniform with pride when most Americans never will. You have defended this country against tyranny and hate during your service. All Americans have reaped the benefits of your sacrifice and service. Veterans Day is your day. Thank you for answering the call of duty to protect our nation. Your selfless service to the greatest nation on this planet is unmatched anywhere. - Allen Hahn, President AWF

Today we remember CW2 Ed Hall and CW3 John Wilkinson who were killed when their aircraft crashed during a multi-ship night aided, low-level company deep attack training mission near Baiersdorf, Germany on this day in 1990. You are not forgotten!

***We are looking for stories and photos of these two gentlemen, so please share.***

Today we honor CW3 Lester Bagget, Jr and 1LT John Murphy. You are not forgotten. Approx 15 min after leaving Illsheim, aircraft84-24259 crashed at 1847 hrs (6:47pm) after a wire strike near the village of Neustadt an der Aisch, about 25 miles NW of Nuremberg.

Today we remember CW3 Michael E. Reece, who was killed when his aircraft crashed during the "Victory Strike II" exercise in Poland, on this day in 2001. You are not forgotten! Our thoughts and prayers are also with our Apache family in Poland conducting exercises all of these years years later.

Today we remember CW3 Timothy R. Breneman and CW2 Terry M. Thomas whose aircraft crashed on a training mission in Germany on this day in 2006. You are not forgotten!

It’s with a heavy heart we announce the passing of Scott Sweat. He will be missed. We would like to hear your stories about Scott so we can celebrate his life!

UPDATE!! Service details are below. For those attending, the family respectfully requests you wear blue.

Date
Thursday, September 21, 2023

Locations
St. Joseph Catholic Church
3100 26th St. W
Bradenton, FL 34205

Sarasota National Cemetery
9810 State Rd. 72
Sarasota, FL 34241

Schedule
10 a.m. (St. Joseph): Family will receive guests
11 a.m. (St. Joseph): Mass
1:30 p.m. (Sarasota): Graveside service

An Apache helicopter crashed near the Ramon Air Force base in the south of Israel on Monday with two crew members inside. One of the two was killed in the incident and the other was seriously injured.

The Israel Defense Forces identified the deceased pilot on Tuesday morning as Maj. David Zohar, a 43-year-old veteran pilot serving in reserve duty.

The pilots were on their way back to the base after a training flight when a technical malfunction was reported around 9 P.M. According to the Israeli army's spokesman, the helicopter crashed near the landing pad at the base.

David Zohar, a husband and a loving father of four.�He was also a leading and dedicated VP at Elbit Systems. �Major (in reserve duty) David Zohar served as a skilled Apache combat helicopter pilot in the Israeli Air Force.
As part of his service he took part in mentoring young pilots, as well as attending many combat activities, defending Israeli troops and citizens.

A routine training sortie in a “Peten” (AH-64 "Apache") attack helicopter from the “Magic Touch” Squadron ended tragically last night (Monday) when the helicopter crashed near the landing strip in Ramon AFB. The crash was the apparent result of a technical malfunction that had been reported by the crew minutes before returning to base.
Major (Res.) David Zohar, a pilot in reserve service, was killed in the crash. The co-pilot was critically injured and evacuated to a hospital.

An Apache helicopter crashed near the Ramon Air Force base in the south of Israel on Monday with two crew members inside. One of the two was killed in the incident and the other was seriously injured.

The Israel Defense Forces identified the deceased pilot on Tuesday morning as Maj. David Zohar, a 43-year-old veteran pilot serving in reserve duty.

The pilots were on their way back to the base after a training flight when a technical malfunction was reported around 9 P.M. According to the Israeli army's spokesman, the helicopter crashed near the landing pad at the base.

David Zohar, a husband and a loving father of four.�He was also a leading and dedicated VP at Elbit Systems. �Major (in reserve duty) David Zohar served as a skilled Apache combat helicopter pilot in the Israeli Air Force.
As part of his service he took part in mentoring young pilots, as well as attending many combat activities, defending Israeli troops and citizens.

A routine training sortie in a “Peten” (AH-64 "Apache") attack helicopter from the “Magic Touch” Squadron ended tragically last night (Monday) when the helicopter crashed near the landing strip in Ramon AFB. The crash was the apparent result of a technical malfunction that had been reported by the crew minutes before returning to base.
Major (Res.) David Zohar, a pilot in reserve service, was killed in the crash. The co-pilot was critically injured and evacuated to a hospital.