Going Downrange

Combat Hookers

For the first time in our recent history, the Hookers were activated for Desert Storm.

Mission

Packing up to go to war. The Hookes shrink-wrap the aircraft and load everything on Naval Sealift Command ships.

Mobilization

Combat aviation supporting War on Terror in Iraq and Afghanistan

The Persian Excursion Gets Underway

Putting blades on at port.

The first two Hooker Chinooks arrive at Sadam International Airport

JC celebrated his 60th birthday while deployed.

A big "Thank You' to Tully's Coffee for responding to an order for coffee for the Hookers. Not only did they send the coffee, but a nice banner to remind everyone of home. And all done at no charge!

Art Stark takes a dip to cool off