12th Aviation Battalion

09/22/2023

Gate changes 👇

Attention Belvoir!

Effective Wednesday, September 27, 2023, Access Control Point (ACP) operating hours on Fort Belvoir will change. Please take note of the new Gate hours, which applies to ALL DoD ID Card Holders and Approved Installation Pass Holders within the specified hours:

1. Pence Gate will be closed until further notice.
2. Kingman Gate:
Ingress/Entrance/Egress Exit from 0600-0900
Egress Exit ONLY from 1500-1800 Monday thru Friday.
Note: Closed on Holidays and Training Holidays.

3. Lieber Gate will remain open 24/7.

4. Tulley Gate will be open Mon. – Sun. 0600-1800.

- All Visitors (NON-ID Card Holders) and Commercial traffic will be processed through the Tully Gate Visitor Control Center (VCC) Monday thru Friday from 0600-1800.

Please note: After hours and on weekends/holidays, Visitor (NON-ID Card Holders) and Commercial traffic will be processed through Lieber Gate ACP.

If you have any questions or require additional information, please feel free to contact the Fort Belvoir Directorate of Emergency Services Non-Emergency line at (703) 806-4277.

To stay informed about Installation Gate Access and receive timely updates, you are encouraged to download the Digital Garrison App.

You can find the DG app on the Apple Store https://apps.apple.com/us/app/digital-garrison/id1484777325 or Google Play https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.aafes.digitalgarrison&hl=en_US&gl=US&fbclid=IwAR0elGxMtov_8U_dkXusFiiWlIVY0tBzKoTi7Gr1xmJSOF3M2TQaPOmhuOg

Thank you for your attention to this matter and please ensure that you are aware of these changes to avoid any inconvenience. Please disseminate this information to your entire workforce.

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09/22/2023

Three more reasons why we have the best maintenance company in Army Aviation!

Well deserved! Thank you for your continuous commitment to providing safe and well maintained aircraft for our aircrews.

Wings of Freedom!

09/19/2023

Grateful to 1SG Hennings for your leadership and service to the Freedom Battalion. From Bravo Company Platoon Sergeant to Battalion Operations NCOIC with HHC "Black Knights", 12th Aviation Battalion to senior enlisted advisor of Delta Company 12th Aviation Battalion, a heartfelt thank you. Best of luck on your next assignment!

Wings of Freedom!

09/19/2023

Congrats Captain Donahue on your recent promotion!

Freedom!

09/11/2023

Always Remember, Never Forget
9/11/01

08/29/2023

Outstanding quick thinking by two of our own! Well done!

Freedom!

08/25/2023

Great job 911th Technical Rescue Engineer Company hosting the CG and CSM for JTF-NCR/MDW!

Freedom!

08/19/2023

Proud to serve with a “top notch” team!
Freedom!

12/14/2022

Freedom Battalion is proud to welcome you and your family to our annual Winter Celebration, 1600-1800 TOMORROW!

Here’s what you need to know:

Food: Please bring your favorite dish to share! All extra food will be donated to Lorton Community Action Center. (If you’d like to make a donation please bring prepared food in disposable containers! Non-perishable items will be accepted too.)

Highlights:
- Santa visit and pictures!
- Chili Cook-off
- Co****le Tournament
- 4-day passes awarded to winners of the Cook-off and Co****le Tournament!

Fine-print:
- Address and ample party at: 6959 Britten Rd, BLDG 3141, Ft. Belvoir, VA 22060
- for more info contact us on FB or at: [email protected]

11/24/2022

Happy Thanksgiving Freedom Family! Enjoy your day and long weekend. Thankful for the amazing team and their families here at 12th Aviation Battalion.

Freedom!

Happy Thanksgiving! I’m so thankful for our amazing Soldiers, Civilians, their supportive families, and our Soldiers for Life. Take this weekend to celebrate what you’re thankful for. U.S. Army

11/11/2022

Thank you to all in the Freedom Battalion that serve or have served. Thank you for all you do.

Freedom!

Today, we honor all those who have served our country and defended the American way of life. Please take the time to recognize them for their service and sacrifice.

11/05/2022

Enjoy that extra hour of ”crew rest” tonight Freedom Family.

⏰ Fall Back

Daylight Savings Time comes to an end tomorrow, Nov. 6 at 2 a.m. Don't forget to turn your clocks back one hour!

Fort Belvoir

11/04/2022

Great training opportunity between C Co 12th Aviation Battalion and 947th Military Working Dog Detachment!

Freedom!

10/17/2022

Join the Soldiers and Families of 12th Aviation Battalion next Friday, 28 October for Trunk or Treat!

All are welcome—costumes encouraged!

10/05/2022

On post Trick or Treat hours.

TRICK-OR-TREAT HOURS!

This year, Fort Belvoir's Trick-or-Treating hours for The Villages at Belvoir will take place on Monday, Oct. 31 from 6 - 8 p.m.

During that time, keep in mind :
- Warn your children to never go inside a home during trick-or-treating
- Reinforce traffic safety rules
- For children under 10 years, it's recommended they be accompanied by an adult
- Ensure costumes are easy to see in the dark.



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09/16/2022

Today is National POW/MIA Day. Take a moment today to honor and remember.

On the third Friday of September each year we observe National POW/MIA Recognition Day. It is a day to honor and remember those who were prisoners of war and those who are missing in action.

To read about the Defense POW / MIA Accounting Agency’s continuous efforts to locate, recover and identify those who are still missing visit https://www.defense.gov/Multimedia/Experience/POW-MIA/.

09/13/2022

Way to go Vipers! And congrats on your promotion CW4 Johnson! Well earned.

Freedom!

09/11/2022

9/11/01….Never Forget

Today we honor and pay tribute to all those who lost their lives and to those who lost a loved one on September 11, 2001. Please take time to remember our fallen. We will never forget.

09/10/2022

Thank you COL Adkins for your steadfast leadership and dedication as Responder 6! The Freedom Battalion wishes you all the best as you start the next chapter of your Army career.

Welcome back COL Cullinan! We look forward to this next journey with you as Responder 6!

Freedom!

08/25/2022

Great job Con Air!

08/19/2022

Happy National Aviation Day Freedom Family!

07/26/2022

The final Twilight Tattoo of the season is tomorrow night. Details ⬇️

Don’t miss this week’s Twilight Tattoo as we pay special tribute to Korean War Veterans, personnel, and families on National Korean War Veterans Armistice Day.

The Honorable Christine Wormuth, Secretary of the Army, will host this final Twilight Tattoo of the summer at Joint Base Myer - Henderson Hall Wednesday at 6:30pm.

Join us in-person or via livestream on the US Army Military District of Washington Facebook or YouTube. The show features Soldiers from the 3d U.S. Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard), The United States Army Band, The United States Army Drill Team, and The United States Army Old Guard Fife and Drum Corps.

Visit https://go.usa.gov/xSReS for more information.

07/26/2022

Great job by 911th Technical Rescue Engineer Company for showing Chef Robert Irvine today what it means to be a Rescuer during the skills demonstration!

Wings of Freedom!

07/26/2022

Freedom team! Don’t forget to purchase your tickets to the TAAB Dining Out on August 6. Grab them before Friday! Details 👇

TAAB is excited to announce that we are having our first Dining Out since getting out of COVID restrictions. This will be a fun evening for all TAAB personnel who are able to participate. Tickets are limited, so R.S.V.P. yours today at:

https://einvitations.afit.edu/inv/anim.cfm?i=685391&k=0469470A7256

To pay via venmo use: -TAAB

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07/10/2022

Happy Birthday to the U.S. Army Warrant Officer Cohort! 104 years strong! We happen to have the finest Warrant Officers here in the Freedom Battalion and could not perform our mission without their technical and tactical expertise.

Wings of Freedom!

07/04/2022

Happy 4th of July to all of our Freedom family, past and present! Wishing everyone a wonderful and safe Independence Day!

Wings of Freedom!

To all our Soldiers serving stateside and abroad – thank you for everything you do for our U.S. Army and our Nation! Happy Independence Day!

07/01/2022

Happy birthday 911th Technical Rescue Engineer Company! 33 years young!

Rescue! Wings of Freedom!

06/30/2022

911th Technical Rescue Engineer Company

06/30/2022

Last Friday on 24 June 2022, 911th Technical Rescue Engineer Company conducted a change of command ceremony. CPT Joe Thomson handed over command to CPT Todd Lowell after two years of command. Thank you CPT Thomson for your steadfast leadership and lasting impact on 911th TREC. We welcome CPT Lowell to the Freedom Family!

Rescue! Wings of Freedom!

06/16/2022

Wishing all of the Engineers of the 911th Technical Rescue Engineer Company a Happy Birthday today as the U.S. Army Engineer Regiment celebrates 247 years!

Thanks for all you do!

Rescue! Wings of Freedom!

06/15/2022

Happy 247th birthday to the U.S. Army! Proud to serve with the best in this unit.

Wings of Freedom!

06/09/2022

Well done Rescue!

The 911th Technical Rescue Engineer Company conducted physical training in Washington D.C. this morning, executing a company run to the National 9/11 Pentagon Memorial.

Rescue!

05/30/2022

Take time today to honor and remember those who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to the nation.

For those who made the ultimate sacrifice -- we honor you and will never forget.

05/25/2022

Great turnout this morning by 911th Technical Rescue Engineer Company!

Great Army morning running the Fort Belvoir MWR Memorial Day 5K. Run to honor!

Rescue!

05/25/2022

Thank you 1SG Hoffman for your unwavering commitment to 911th Technical Rescue Engineer Company during your tenure as the First Sergeant. Welcome to the Freedom Family team 1SG Williams!

Wings of Freedom!

05/21/2022

Today is Armed Forces Day. Armed Forces Day is an annual observance dedicated to the brave individuals currently serving in the United States Armed Forces.

It is celebrated on the third Saturday in May and is one of the several holidays that are part of National Military Appreciation Month. 🇺🇸

Thank you to all currently serving. Wings of Freedom!

America’s U.S. Army remains prepared to fight and win our Nation’s wars as a member of the Joint Force, and we continue to serve as the Nation’s premier response force to protect Americans, our Allies, and our interests. Today we honor and pay tribute to all of the members of America’s military.

05/19/2022

Gate closures for Memorial Day 👇

closures:

In observance of Memorial Day, the following will be closed May 30:

-The Visitor Center
-Walker Gate
-Kingman Gate

Tulley, Pence and Farrar Gates will remain open under normal operating hours.

*Visitors without a pass needing installation access should process through the security canopy at Tulley Gate.

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05/19/2022

Throwback Thursday! On Friday, 13 May 2022 Delta Company Dragons conducted a change of command ceremony between CPT Nathan Cu***ng and CPT Steve Bilodeau. We thank CPT Cu***ng for his incredible leadership over the past two years and welcome CPT Bilodeau to the Freedom Family!

Wings of Freedom!

05/17/2022

North Post CDC families, see below message.

ATTENTION CYS PATRONS,

Due to the loss of power we are unable to accept children into care at North Post CDC. We will post updates as received. We apologize for the inconvenience.
Fort Belvoir / Fort Belvoir MWR

05/06/2022

Phenomenal training conducted by 911th Technical Rescue Engineer Company this week! Reps and sets allow the Rescuers to hone their skills and make them experts in their craft. Well done!

Freedom!