Uploaded August 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Flight operations for the U.S. Army's AH-64 Apache attack helicopters at Joint Base Lewis-McChord (JBLM), Washington, are primarily carried out by the 16th Combat Aviation Brigade (16th CAB) under the 7th Infantry Division.
The Boeing AH-64 Apache is the U.S. Army's primary multi-mission, twin-engine attack helicopter. First fielded in 1984, it is engineered for close air support, anti-armor strikes, and reconnaissance in day, night, and all-weather operations.
AH-64E Guardian: Current production standard, featuring upgraded composite rotor blades, faster cruise speeds, digital networking (Link 16), and Manned-Unmanned Teaming (MUM-T) to control accompanying drones.
Flight operations for the U.S. Army's AH-64 Apache attack helicopters at Joint Base Lewis-McChord (JBLM), Washington, are primarily carried out by the 16th Combat Aviation Brigade (16th CAB) under the 7th Infantry Division.
The Boeing AH-64 Apache is the U.S. Army's primary multi-mission, twin-engine attack helicopter. First fielded in 1984, it is engineered for close air support, anti-armor strikes, and reconnaissance in day, night, and all-weather operations.
AH-64E Guardian: Current production standard, featuring upgraded composite rotor blades, faster cruise speeds, digital networking (Link 16), and Manned-Unmanned Teaming (MUM-T) to control accompanying drones.
