Alpha Company 2916th AVN BN

05/12/2025

On Friday, we said goodbye to SFC Boyle as he heads off to his next chapter at Fort Belvoir. We truly appreciated your company, leadership, and the wealth of maintenance experience you shared with both junior and senior NCOs in the company.

We always knew if Boyle was onboard, regardless of what it was, there were pictures of it!

Best of luck with the upcoming arrival of the baby, and enjoy your time at Ft. Belvoir. You’ll definitely be missed around here.

05/12/2025

On 2 May, we said goodbye to SPC Nebres as he heads off to his next adventure in Korea. Flight Ops definitely won’t be the same without you!

Thank you for all the hard work, long hours, and hustle you brought to the team. Wishing you nothing but success and great experiences ahead!

05/12/2025

Big congratulations to CW2 Backlund and CW2 Claassen on their well earned promotions!
It was great getting to watch their spouses “pin” them with their new rank. Keep crushing it you two!

04/26/2025

Alpha Company said goodbye to one of their IPs, CW2 Brandon Elliott, this week. Blue skies & fair winds!

03/24/2025

Today we said “farewell” to CW2 Adam Butenschoen. We are thankful for his contributions to the company and wish nothing but good things ahead for him!

02/06/2025

Celebrations are in order! On Monday, CW2 Barajas and SPC Shomo received their well-deserved promotions 🎉 Congratulations!

11/01/2024

It is with heavy hearts that we share the passing of our former teammate, John Meczywor. John’s Funeral Service will be held on November 21, 2024, at Pierce Funeral Home in Manassas, VA, from 12:00-1:00 pm, followed by a Burial Service at Arlington National Cemetery at 3:00 pm.

A Memorial Service will be organized by his unit either the day before or on the day of the funeral. This service will be private, reserved for immediate family and military service members.

John was a dedicated individual and will be deeply missed by all who knew him. Please join us in remembering him and honoring his life and service.

10/20/2024

On Friday, we said farewell to one of the “oldest” members of the company. SGT David Malone has made a lasting impression on the company as well as big achievements in his career. We wish him the best in his future endeavors.

10/07/2024

🎃 FAP October 2024 Classes 🎃

Spooky season is here, and so are new classes for October! Check out the Fort Irwin Army Community Service - ACS calendar for this month to help strengthen relationships and bring your community closer together. 🕸️🖤

All classes are free and open to all community members, but spaces are limited—don’t ghost your chance to sign up early! 👻 🧡 Come join us for a month of learning, growth, and connection. We’re looking forward to seeing you there!

📞 For more information and to register, contact Fort Irwin Army Community Service (ACS) at (760)-380-3776.

10/07/2024

Unfortunately due to a stubborn marine layer, the Desert Hawks were stuck on the ground for the 3rd and final day of the show. Stay tuned to see what our next event will be.

10/03/2024

Tomorrow is the Pacific Airshow! 🚁🎉Check out this throwback photo of Alpha Company from last year's show!

10/01/2024

The Desert Hawks are flying in the Pacific Airshow! Be sure to check them out this weekend in Huntington Beach. More info on the airshow can be found here:

Taking place over three days, Pacific Airshow delivers an action-packed lineup of events, from live music festivals on the beach and VIP offerings, to over-the-water aerobatic demonstrations from the world’s best display teams – all backed by Southern California’s most iconic beachfront destin...