To: President Donald Trump, The United States House of Representatives, and The United States Senate
Protect the Guard - Protect the Nation!
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Active Duty Army, under their proposed Aviation Restructure Initiative (ARI), plans to commandeer all AH-64 Apache and all OH-58 Kiowa Warrior Helicopters from the Guard! Besides the fact that this will cost tax payers MORE money, it goes against our constitution (as well as a possible violation of Section 104 USC, Title 32).
Why is this important?
Compared to the Active Component (AC), the Reserve Component (RC – National Guard & Reserves) are:
1) One-third the cost with the same operational performance.
2) On average older, more experienced senior and master aviators and mechanics.
3) Have a significantly better accident record.
Here's an analogy... it's like the U.S. Olympic Team taking one third of their team, the third that are not full-time Olympians, but those that may have other jobs in addition to training for the Olympics, and just letting them go. And in that one third are some of the most committed, most passionate, and oftentimes most diverse and experienced. The ARI threatens to do just that to Guard Apache and Kiowa Warrior pilots and maintainers. These are the Guardsmen and women in your State, in your community, in your neighborhood. Are you, as a tax paying citizen, OK with that?
Apache and Kiowa Warrior units in the Guard do more than just train for combat. They provide ready and immediate Domestic Operations (DOMOPs) to their respective States. They can provide an Air Base of Operations (AOB) for air and ground ops, and integrate with other services such as firefighting. Support companies within the Battalion can provide ground equipment (vehicles, generators) and mechanics; a robust medical section that can provide a variety of medical care; mobile kitchens as well as several tents that can provide heat and housing in the event of a natural disaster. Apache helicopters can provide airborne command and control, escort vehicles around destroyed bridges and other infrastructure, and use FLIR (infrared) to locate isolated persons and even find hot spots during firefighting to assist with water bucket drops. As you can see, the Guard provides a valuable role whether serving at home or overseas.
This is a grassroots effort to raise awareness - please speak out to your representatives and let them know why you disagree with this! Make sure you bring to their attention the proposed House Resolution 3930, which if approved will halt the ARI for at least 2 years and allow an independent study to be conducted. To learn more, and to contact your representatives, go to: http://savetheguard.weebly.com/speak-out.html
We need your help now... President Obama's budget drops on or around March 4th!
http://beta.congress.gov/bill/113th/house-bill/3930/cosponsors
1) One-third the cost with the same operational performance.
2) On average older, more experienced senior and master aviators and mechanics.
3) Have a significantly better accident record.
Here's an analogy... it's like the U.S. Olympic Team taking one third of their team, the third that are not full-time Olympians, but those that may have other jobs in addition to training for the Olympics, and just letting them go. And in that one third are some of the most committed, most passionate, and oftentimes most diverse and experienced. The ARI threatens to do just that to Guard Apache and Kiowa Warrior pilots and maintainers. These are the Guardsmen and women in your State, in your community, in your neighborhood. Are you, as a tax paying citizen, OK with that?
Apache and Kiowa Warrior units in the Guard do more than just train for combat. They provide ready and immediate Domestic Operations (DOMOPs) to their respective States. They can provide an Air Base of Operations (AOB) for air and ground ops, and integrate with other services such as firefighting. Support companies within the Battalion can provide ground equipment (vehicles, generators) and mechanics; a robust medical section that can provide a variety of medical care; mobile kitchens as well as several tents that can provide heat and housing in the event of a natural disaster. Apache helicopters can provide airborne command and control, escort vehicles around destroyed bridges and other infrastructure, and use FLIR (infrared) to locate isolated persons and even find hot spots during firefighting to assist with water bucket drops. As you can see, the Guard provides a valuable role whether serving at home or overseas.
This is a grassroots effort to raise awareness - please speak out to your representatives and let them know why you disagree with this! Make sure you bring to their attention the proposed House Resolution 3930, which if approved will halt the ARI for at least 2 years and allow an independent study to be conducted. To learn more, and to contact your representatives, go to: http://savetheguard.weebly.com/speak-out.html
We need your help now... President Obama's budget drops on or around March 4th!
http://beta.congress.gov/bill/113th/house-bill/3930/cosponsors