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11/08/2023
Over the last week the Iron Dragons conducted MDMP, conducted rehearsals, and executed Company Exit Evaluations.
CO EXEVALs is a culminating exercise that validates the Battalion’s readiness to conduct “ready to launch” maintenance, FARP operations, and Attack missions. Continue to attack!
📸: 1SG Gus Brambila
11/04/2023
On 03NOV23, SFC Jason Pham was promoted to 1SG.
1SG Raul Baez Jr. relinquished responsibility of HHC “Quickdraw” to 1SG Jason Pham.
Thank you 1SG Baez for your service, dedication, and leadership to the Deathdealer, Desparado, and Quickdraw family. You have left your mark on the Battalion and we wish you the best of luck at 127ASB!
1SG Pham has done an amazing job as the S4 NCOIC for the last 18 months. We are excited to see your accomplishments as Quickdraw 7.
10/30/2023
Trunk or treat on Friday was a success! Thank you to all those that participated and made it a great Halloween celebration for all the Iron Dragon and Iron Eagle Families. Attack!
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10/27/2023
Earlier this month the Iron Dragons completed Gunnery Tables VI-IX to qualify crews and increase lethality for future operations. Attack!
📸: SPC David Poleski
10/12/2023
Gunnery nights 🌙
📸: SPC Tyler Moore
10/05/2023
Yesterday, 1-501AB held an awards ceremony to recognize the Soldiers who put in exceptional work during Fall FTX. Great job Iron Dragons!
10/02/2023
On Friday, 1st Armored Division and FBTX welcomed the Texas Women’s Leadership Class of 2023.
1LT Morgan Chewning-Kulick and CW2 Michael McKechnie educated the group on the functions of the AH-64D.
The day ended with a luncheon where CPT Gracie Breslin and SFC Leandra Holmes were able to network with the Texas Women’s Leadership Class.
Thank you to 1LT Chewning-Kulick, CPT Breslin, and SFC Holmes for representing some of the female leadership within the Iron Dragon Battalion.
09/30/2023
Fysa
Due to the potential government shutdown, Torch Week is officially postponed until further notice. We understand that everyone's time is valuable, and we want to ensure that we respect it. We anticipate rescheduling Torch Week in the spring given the division’s demanding training calendar and will keep you updated with any developments. We appreciate your understanding, and we apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.
09/29/2023
Iron Dragons, please see photos for Fort Bliss and 1st Armored Division’s official statement on the FY24 government shut down.
09/26/2023
Our FTX is complete but the Iron Dragons continue to support the Ready First Brigade with their CALFEXs. The Gray Eagle “Executioners” are supporting 2-3 FA with Call for Fire Missions.
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09/21/2023
On Wednesday, SPC Merel, SGT Eller, SGT Ortega, and SPC Nava were coined heros of RSOI for loading and pack out for the Battalion FTX. These Soldiers go the extra mile and ensure no task falls short, and in turn increases our mission capability for movement to the field. Well deserved!
09/19/2023
Our flight surgeon CPT Lis, and 68Ws SGT Thomas and SPC Montgomery led tactical combat care training and CLS qualified 12 Soldiers in the Battalion.
Additionally, S6’s SGT Smith refreshed HHC Soldiers with a radio etiquette class. Combat ready!
09/18/2023
Monday is for CALFEX, RL Progressions, and night EXEVALS. Attack!
📸: SPC Vance Hoeksema
09/17/2023
SSG Aguiar enforcing ground movement safety and preparing our Soldiers for the Tactical Assembly Area jump. Dismounted ground guides in confined areas are critical to the safety of personnel, and to promote safe vehicle operations within the training and operating areas.
📸: SPC Vance Hoeksema
09/16/2023
Happy Friday from our Fuelers and Maintainers. Without you, we couldn’t be America’s Attack Battalion. 🚁
📸: SPC Vince Hoeksema
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