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2013 RHC News


28 Jan 13 - The first RHC newsletter of 2013 has been published.  If you haven't seen it, you can check it out here.

18 Feb 13 - A 421st QM, Det. 4 Soldier,  W01 Philip Hamill, connects anti-oscillation ties inside the aircraft minutes before takeoff for an airdrop mission over Afghanistan.  Note the low cost containers and parachutes.
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21 Mar 13 - SPC Courtney Williams, 647th QM Rigger, makes pre-flight checks on Joint Precision Air Drop Systems (JPADS) attached to CDS bundles prior to take-off at Bagram Air Field, Afghanistan.

6 Jul 13 - the 647th QM (from Ft. Campbell) at Bagram Air Field, Afghanistan, put their rigging skills to the test and answered the call.  Check out the details here.
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Jul 13 - Delma Weitman recently experienced a medical issue and is currently at the Haymount Rehabilitation Center, Rm 601, 2346 Barrington Circle, Fayetteville, NC 28303.  Del doesn't have a phone in his room.  Visiting hours are from 0800 to 2000hrs or call Helga to arrange a visit.  Update: Del and Helga were at the 21 Sep 13 breakfast and seemed to be doing well!

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29 Jul 13 - Riggers and other members from the 421st QM recently trained in Puerto Rico.  

28 Oct 13 - I snagged a picture of a couple Ft. Campbell Riggers during a re-enlistment ceremony in a CH-47!  How cool is that?
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9 Dec 13 - The Army and other services have decided to start fielding the first new Military Free Fall (MFF) parachute in decades.  More information on the RA-1(Ram Air 1) and its capabilities located here.
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