GIFT SHOP HOURS WEBSITE POST ACCESS FOR NON- ID CARD HOLDERS MUSEUM HOURS MONDAY - FRIDAY 9 - 4 SATURDAY 9 - 3 WWW.ARMYAVIATIONMUSEUM.ORG GIFT SHOP - CLICK ‘SHOP’ VISITOR CONTROL CENTER OZARK GATE: M - F / 8 - 4 DALEVILLE GATE: M-SUN / 8 - 4 FOR MORE INFORMATION: WWW.RUCKER.ARMY.MIL OPEN ‘MISCELLANEOUS’ TAB CLICK ‘GATE PROCEDURES’ ADDITIONAL INFORMATION CALL 334-255-0607 MONDAY - FRIDAY 9 - 4 SATURDAY 9 - 3 CLOSED FEDERAL HOLIDAYS OPEN MEMORIAL DAY, INDEPENDENCE DAY AND VETERANS DAY The Prop & Rotor Issue 02 Spring / Summer 2020 Army Aviation Museum Foundation, Inc. P.O. Box 620610 Fort Rucker, AL 36362 334-598-2508 Issue Spring /Summer 2020 by Robert Mitchell Museum Director Hello again from the Army Aviation Museum! Like much of the country, we are currently closed to the public due to the pandemic, but the staff is still hard at work. The ground has finally been broken on the Training Support Facility (TSF) and it’s full speed ahead! As you can see in the photos to the right, good pro- gress is being made in regards to the many restora- tions currently underway. The YUH-61 (top) just got its first coat of paint and she will soon be ready for the roll-out. The YAH-63 (center) will be right behind her and as an added bonus the three barrel 30mm can- non is off being rebuilt. The YOH-4 (bottom) is in the final stages of restoration and will be returning to the museum soon. Our Foundation has also received authorization to spend funds on the restoration of the Cessna YH-41A Seneca and the UH-1 TOW Huey helicopters. Although much of what we cover here is aircraft res- torations, it is important to mention that all of Army Aviation history and its technological evolution will be on exhibit in the TSF. It will host everything from uniforms, air traffic control equipment, weapons, ra- dios, and much more. Initially, access will only be for Soldiers in training, but recent authorization has been granted to open the facility to the general public on a limited basis. (Continued page 2) Director’s Corner TSF Progress Update Spring Cleaning Membership Recognition New Flowers AAAA Cribbins 2020 Gift Shop News Charity Climb Donors AAMF Climb Fundraiser Spotlight on OQ-2 Drone Pg. 1 & 2 Pg. 2 Pg. 3 Pg. 3 Pg. 4 Pg. 4 Pg. 5 Pg. 5 Pg. 6 Pg. 7
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GIFT SHOP HOURS WEBSITE POST ACCESS FOR NON- ID
CARD HOLDERS
MUSEUM HOURS
MONDAY - FRIDAY
9 - 4
SATURDAY
9 - 3
WWW.ARMYAVIATIONMUSEUM.ORG
GIFT SHOP - CLICK ‘SHOP’ VISITOR CONTROL CENTER
OZARK GATE: M - F / 8 - 4
DALEVILLE GATE: M-SUN / 8 - 4
FOR MORE INFORMATION:
WWW.RUCKER.ARMY.MIL
OPEN ‘MISCELLANEOUS’ TAB
CLICK ‘GATE PROCEDURES’
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
CALL
334-255-0607
MONDAY - FRIDAY 9 - 4
SATURDAY 9 - 3
CLOSED FEDERAL HOLIDAYS
OPEN MEMORIAL DAY,
INDEPENDENCE DAY AND
VETERANS DAY
The Prop & Rotor Issue 02 Spring / Summer 2020
Army Aviation Museum Foundation, Inc.
P.O. Box 620610
Fort Rucker, AL 36362
334-598-2508
Issue
Spring /Summer 2020
by Robert Mitchell Museum Director
Hello again from the Army Aviation Museum! Like
much of the country, we are currently closed to the
public due to the pandemic, but the staff is still hard
at work. The ground has finally been broken on the
Training Support Facility (TSF) and it’s full speed
ahead!
As you can see in the photos to the right, good pro-
gress is being made in regards to the many restora-
tions currently underway. The YUH-61 (top) just got its
first coat of paint and she will soon be ready for the
roll-out. The YAH-63 (center) will be right behind her
and as an added bonus the three barrel 30mm can-
non is off being rebuilt. The YOH-4 (bottom) is in the
final stages of restoration and will be returning to
the museum soon.
Our Foundation has also received authorization to
spend funds on the restoration of the Cessna YH-41A
Seneca and the UH-1 TOW Huey helicopters.
Although much of what we cover here is aircraft res-
torations, it is important to mention that all of Army
Aviation history and its technological evolution will
be on exhibit in the TSF. It will host everything from
uniforms, air traffic control equipment, weapons, ra-
dios, and much more. Initially, access will only be for
Soldiers in training, but recent authorization has
been granted to open the facility to the general
public on a limited basis. (Continued page 2)
Director’s Corner
TSF Progress Update
Spring Cleaning
Membership Recognition
New Flowers
AAAA Cribbins 2020
Gift Shop News
Charity Climb Donors
AAMF Climb Fundraiser
Spotlight on OQ-2 Drone
Pg. 1 & 2
Pg. 2
Pg. 3
Pg. 3
Pg. 4
Pg. 4
Pg. 5
Pg. 5
Pg. 6
Pg. 7
Pg. 2 Pg. 3
If you’ve been on the installation recently, you
may have probably noticed the ongoing con-
struction of the new Training Support Facility
(TSF) adjacent to the museum (pictured
above). Crews have erected barriers and
cleared the ground for the foundation. Things
are moving right along and the TSF is expected to be ready to open in late 2021. At right is
an artist rendering of how the TSF will appear when complete. The TSF will house approxi-
mately 100 aircraft and feature the evolution of Army Aviation, along with modern class-
rooms for training Soldiers.
WELCOME AND THANK YOU TO OUR NEW AND RENEWING MEMBERS
LIFETIME MEMBERSHIP
1SG Raymond B. Young
BG (R) Paul Bontrager
CW5 (R) Michael Nowicki
MS. Dianne Nowicki
MS. Tommie Harding
MR. Greg Barnes
LTC Donald Willoughby
SFC Peter Sorenson
THREE YEAR MEMBERSHIP
MR. Cary Rhodomoyer
COL (R) Rich Johnson
MR. John Mitchell
MAJ Michael Humphreys
MR. Arthur Mowad
MR. Edward Levi-DeRosa
ONE YEAR MEMBERSHIP
SGM (R) Richard Frye
COL (R) Michael Simmons
MR. Hunter C. Murray
(Continued from page 1)
In closing, I would like to mention that we’ve finally re-
ceived furnishings and cases to fill our much awaited
“Army Values and Heritage Gallery.” Although work has
been temporarily interrupted, we hope the gallery will
open soon for Soldiers and the public. It’s important to
see these artifacts and read the fascinating stories of
sacrifice and accomplishment by U.S. Army Aviation Sol-
diers.
We certainly hope that by the time we publish our next
newsletter things have gotten back to a normal basis
and we are once again open for public visitations and
resume Soldier training. Until next time, stay safe and fol-
low us on Facebook and our website for more photos
and stories of the Aviation Branch.
Above the Best!
SPRING CLEANING
Although the museum has been closed since
mid-March, the AAMF staff has been hard at
work outside. We took on several spring clean-
ing projects to include the installation of 50
new Legacy Pavers! After installation, the pav-
ers, which lead to the entrance of the muse-
um, were washed and re-sanded giving them
a fresh, new look.
PARDON OUR PROGRESS
Pg. 5
APRIL SHOWERS BRING MAY FLOWERS
Pg. 4
THE GIFT SHOP
Linda Gentzyel, Gift Shop Manager
Greetings! Although the shop is closed to the
public, we’ve had lots of time for spring clean-
ing and adding new inventory. You’ll love our
updates! Our online store is OPEN so be sure to
check out all the new stuff. We will do our best
to keep you updated on any changes so be
sure to check our website often for the latest
information.
We are excited to announce the Gift Shop was
invited to the Cribbins Symposium in Huntsville
in November. We hope you will visit us there!
Stay safe and well. We hope to see you soon!
Synchronizing Across the Army Aviation Enterprise
November 16-18, Von Braun Center, Huntsville, AL
The 2020 Joseph P. Cribbins Training, Equipping and
Sustainment Symposium is a two and a half day event
that supports the entire Army Aviation Enterprise. The