UPDATE: Burial will be June 7, 2023 in Arlington National Cemetery, 3:00 pm service
Warrant Officer with the US Army, Aaron Healy died this week when two Black Hawk helicopters crashed, during training exercises. Officer Healy was with the 101st Airborne Division based at Fort Campbell, Kentucky.
The crash is being investigated by an Army aviation safety team from Fort Rucker, Alabama. The remains of all the soldiers killed in the crash have been transferred to Dover Air Force Base (AFB), Delaware.
Aaron Healy was from Cape Coral, Florida, where his parents and wife and two daughters live. "Military has lost a good soldier. A wife has lost a good husband. His children lost a good father. I've lost a good son… Excellent son," said Michael Healy, Aaron's father.
Aaron Healy enlisted in the Army 13 years ago, serving multiple tours overseas in Afghanistan. It wasn't until his last tour that he discovered his passion.
"He went to Kabul the second time, and he was a door gunner… In a helicopter. And that's, I think, when he decided he wanted to be a pilot," said Vicki Healy, Aaron's mother.
Healy was accepted into pilot school, graduating last October. He was a Blackhawk pilot in the 101st Airborne Division. Aaron Healy grew up in Cape Coral and attended Ida Baker High School. After graduation, he wanted to join the Army and they drove him to catch the bus to begin his career.
His parents say the last time they saw him was when he came here after Hurricane Ian to help tear drywall from their heavily damaged home. Aaron arranged to help his parents with the tearing out of walls, and set up an Go Fund account to help with costs.
His parents never thought that would be the last time they'd see their son.
An Army aviation safety team is at the site of the helicopter crash investigating what happened.
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Wednesday, April 5, 2023-
FORT CAMPBELL, Ky. (WZTV) — After nine soldiers died in an Army helicopter crash in southern Kentucky, three of the deceased soldiers have been posthumously promoted.
The following soldiers have been promoted to the next higher grade, and will receive an honorary promotion ceremony:
Corporal Emilie Marie Eve Bolanos promoted to Sergeant
Chief Warrant Officer 2 Zachary Esparza promoted to Chief Warrant Officer 3
Warrant Officer 1 Aaron Healy promoted to Chief Warrant Officer 2
An honorary promotion ceremony will take place with the families at a later time.
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From local news, compiled sources:
According to the 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault) Office of Public Affairs, Healy enlisted in the Army from Cape Coral in 2010. Healy attended basic training at Fort Jackson, South Carolina then Army Ordnance School at Aberdeen Proving Ground in Maryland. Upon graduation, he was assigned to the 563rd Aviation Support Battalion at Fort Campbell, Kentucky. In 2016 Healy was assigned to the 725th Support Battalion at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska. He was then assigned in 2019 to the Wheel Maintenance Training Department in Fort Lee, Virginia. In 2021 Healy attended Warrant Officer Candidate School and Aviation Training at Fort Rucker, Alabama and was subsequently assigned to the 101st Airborne Division. Healy served as an Aeromedical Evacuation Pilot for the 101st Combat Aviation Brigade, 101st Airborne Division since of 2022. He had been promoted to Chief Warrant Officer 2 the day the accident occurred.
Healy deployed to Afghanistan in 2011 to 2012 and in 2014 in support of the International Security Assistance Force.
He graduated from the Combat Lifesavers Course; Wheel Vehicle Recovery Course; Basic and Advanced Leader Courses; Air Assault Course; Technical Transportation of HAZMAT Course; Cadre Training; Common Faculty Development-Instructor Course; Warrant Officer Basic Course; UH-72A Aviator Qualification; Survival, Evasion, Resistance, and Escape School (High Risk); Initial Entry Rotary Wing School UH-60M Track.
Healy's awards and decorations include the Air Medal, Army Commendation Medal; Army Achievement Medal; Army Good Conduct Medal; National Defense Service Medal; Afghanistan Campaign Medal with Campaign Star; Global War on Terrorism Service Medal; Noncommissioned Officer Professional Development Ribbon; Army Service Ribbon; Overseas Service Ribbon; NATO Medal; Combat Action Badge; Army Aviator Badge; Air Assault Badge; Driver and Mechanic Badge.
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From the Fort Campbell, KY news line-
The 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault) is the only air assault division of the United States Army. Nicknamed the "Screaming Eagles," the 101st has consistently distinguished itself by demonstrating the highest standards of military professionalism since its activation at one minute after midnight, Aug. 16, 1942.
On Aug. 19 of that year, the first commander, Maj. Gen.William C. Lee, promised his new recruits that although the new division had no history, it would soon have a "rendezvous with destiny." As a division, the 101st has never failed that prophecy.
The 101st is recognized for its unmatched Air Assault capability, its ability to execute any combat or contingency mission anywhere in the world, and is still proving its mettle as "tomorrow's division in today's Army."
Read more of the history of 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault) on our Unit History page.
Warrant Officer with the US Army, Aaron Healy died this week when two Black Hawk helicopters crashed, during training exercises. Officer Healy was with the 101st Airborne Division based at Fort Campbell, Kentucky.
The crash is being investigated by an Army aviation safety team from Fort Rucker, Alabama. The remains of all the soldiers killed in the crash have been transferred to Dover Air Force Base (AFB), Delaware.
Aaron Healy was from Cape Coral, Florida, where his parents and wife and two daughters live. "Military has lost a good soldier. A wife has lost a good husband. His children lost a good father. I've lost a good son… Excellent son," said Michael Healy, Aaron's father.
Aaron Healy enlisted in the Army 13 years ago, serving multiple tours overseas in Afghanistan. It wasn't until his last tour that he discovered his passion.
"He went to Kabul the second time, and he was a door gunner… In a helicopter. And that's, I think, when he decided he wanted to be a pilot," said Vicki Healy, Aaron's mother.
Healy was accepted into pilot school, graduating last October. He was a Blackhawk pilot in the 101st Airborne Division. Aaron Healy grew up in Cape Coral and attended Ida Baker High School. After graduation, he wanted to join the Army and they drove him to catch the bus to begin his career.
His parents say the last time they saw him was when he came here after Hurricane Ian to help tear drywall from their heavily damaged home. Aaron arranged to help his parents with the tearing out of walls, and set up an Go Fund account to help with costs.
His parents never thought that would be the last time they'd see their son.
An Army aviation safety team is at the site of the helicopter crash investigating what happened.
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Wednesday, April 5, 2023-
FORT CAMPBELL, Ky. (WZTV) — After nine soldiers died in an Army helicopter crash in southern Kentucky, three of the deceased soldiers have been posthumously promoted.
The following soldiers have been promoted to the next higher grade, and will receive an honorary promotion ceremony:
Corporal Emilie Marie Eve Bolanos promoted to Sergeant
Chief Warrant Officer 2 Zachary Esparza promoted to Chief Warrant Officer 3
Warrant Officer 1 Aaron Healy promoted to Chief Warrant Officer 2
An honorary promotion ceremony will take place with the families at a later time.
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From local news, compiled sources:
According to the 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault) Office of Public Affairs, Healy enlisted in the Army from Cape Coral in 2010. Healy attended basic training at Fort Jackson, South Carolina then Army Ordnance School at Aberdeen Proving Ground in Maryland. Upon graduation, he was assigned to the 563rd Aviation Support Battalion at Fort Campbell, Kentucky. In 2016 Healy was assigned to the 725th Support Battalion at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska. He was then assigned in 2019 to the Wheel Maintenance Training Department in Fort Lee, Virginia. In 2021 Healy attended Warrant Officer Candidate School and Aviation Training at Fort Rucker, Alabama and was subsequently assigned to the 101st Airborne Division. Healy served as an Aeromedical Evacuation Pilot for the 101st Combat Aviation Brigade, 101st Airborne Division since of 2022. He had been promoted to Chief Warrant Officer 2 the day the accident occurred.
Healy deployed to Afghanistan in 2011 to 2012 and in 2014 in support of the International Security Assistance Force.
He graduated from the Combat Lifesavers Course; Wheel Vehicle Recovery Course; Basic and Advanced Leader Courses; Air Assault Course; Technical Transportation of HAZMAT Course; Cadre Training; Common Faculty Development-Instructor Course; Warrant Officer Basic Course; UH-72A Aviator Qualification; Survival, Evasion, Resistance, and Escape School (High Risk); Initial Entry Rotary Wing School UH-60M Track.
Healy's awards and decorations include the Air Medal, Army Commendation Medal; Army Achievement Medal; Army Good Conduct Medal; National Defense Service Medal; Afghanistan Campaign Medal with Campaign Star; Global War on Terrorism Service Medal; Noncommissioned Officer Professional Development Ribbon; Army Service Ribbon; Overseas Service Ribbon; NATO Medal; Combat Action Badge; Army Aviator Badge; Air Assault Badge; Driver and Mechanic Badge.
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From the Fort Campbell, KY news line-
The 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault) is the only air assault division of the United States Army. Nicknamed the "Screaming Eagles," the 101st has consistently distinguished itself by demonstrating the highest standards of military professionalism since its activation at one minute after midnight, Aug. 16, 1942.
On Aug. 19 of that year, the first commander, Maj. Gen.William C. Lee, promised his new recruits that although the new division had no history, it would soon have a "rendezvous with destiny." As a division, the 101st has never failed that prophecy.
The 101st is recognized for its unmatched Air Assault capability, its ability to execute any combat or contingency mission anywhere in the world, and is still proving its mettle as "tomorrow's division in today's Army."
Read more of the history of 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault) on our Unit History page.
UPDATE: Burial will be June 7, 2023 in Arlington National Cemetery, 3:00 pm service
Warrant Officer with the US Army, Aaron Healy died this week when two Black Hawk helicopters crashed, during training exercises. Officer Healy was with the 101st Airborne Division based at Fort Campbell, Kentucky.
The crash is being investigated by an Army aviation safety team from Fort Rucker, Alabama. The remains of all the soldiers killed in the crash have been transferred to Dover Air Force Base (AFB), Delaware.
Aaron Healy was from Cape Coral, Florida, where his parents and wife and two daughters live. "Military has lost a good soldier. A wife has lost a good husband. His children lost a good father. I've lost a good son… Excellent son," said Michael Healy, Aaron's father.
Aaron Healy enlisted in the Army 13 years ago, serving multiple tours overseas in Afghanistan. It wasn't until his last tour that he discovered his passion.
"He went to Kabul the second time, and he was a door gunner… In a helicopter. And that's, I think, when he decided he wanted to be a pilot," said Vicki Healy, Aaron's mother.
Healy was accepted into pilot school, graduating last October. He was a Blackhawk pilot in the 101st Airborne Division. Aaron Healy grew up in Cape Coral and attended Ida Baker High School. After graduation, he wanted to join the Army and they drove him to catch the bus to begin his career.
His parents say the last time they saw him was when he came here after Hurricane Ian to help tear drywall from their heavily damaged home. Aaron arranged to help his parents with the tearing out of walls, and set up an Go Fund account to help with costs.
His parents never thought that would be the last time they'd see their son.
An Army aviation safety team is at the site of the helicopter crash investigating what happened.
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https://thenationaldesk.com/news/americas-news-now/nashville-tennessee-middle-tn-fort-campbell-promotion-ceremony-to-be-held-for-three-soldiers-killed-in-kentucky-helicopter-crash-davidson-county-local-news
Wednesday, April 5, 2023-
FORT CAMPBELL, Ky. (WZTV) — After nine soldiers died in an Army helicopter crash in southern Kentucky, three of the deceased soldiers have been posthumously promoted.
The following soldiers have been promoted to the next higher grade, and will receive an honorary promotion ceremony:
Corporal Emilie Marie Eve Bolanos promoted to Sergeant
Chief Warrant Officer 2 Zachary Esparza promoted to Chief Warrant Officer 3
Warrant Officer 1 Aaron Healy promoted to Chief Warrant Officer 2
An honorary promotion ceremony will take place with the families at a later time.
--
From local news, compiled sources:
According to the 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault) Office of Public Affairs, Healy enlisted in the Army from Cape Coral in 2010. Healy attended basic training at Fort Jackson, South Carolina then Army Ordnance School at Aberdeen Proving Ground in Maryland. Upon graduation, he was assigned to the 563rd Aviation Support Battalion at Fort Campbell, Kentucky. In 2016 Healy was assigned to the 725th Support Battalion at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska. He was then assigned in 2019 to the Wheel Maintenance Training Department in Fort Lee, Virginia. In 2021 Healy attended Warrant Officer Candidate School and Aviation Training at Fort Rucker, Alabama and was subsequently assigned to the 101st Airborne Division. Healy served as an Aeromedical Evacuation Pilot for the 101st Combat Aviation Brigade, 101st Airborne Division since of 2022. He had been promoted to Chief Warrant Officer 2 the day the accident occurred.
Healy deployed to Afghanistan in 2011 to 2012 and in 2014 in support of the International Security Assistance Force.
He graduated from the Combat Lifesavers Course; Wheel Vehicle Recovery Course; Basic and Advanced Leader Courses; Air Assault Course; Technical Transportation of HAZMAT Course; Cadre Training; Common Faculty Development-Instructor Course; Warrant Officer Basic Course; UH-72A Aviator Qualification; Survival, Evasion, Resistance, and Escape School (High Risk); Initial Entry Rotary Wing School UH-60M Track.
Healy's awards and decorations include the Air Medal, Army Commendation Medal; Army Achievement Medal; Army Good Conduct Medal; National Defense Service Medal; Afghanistan Campaign Medal with Campaign Star; Global War on Terrorism Service Medal; Noncommissioned Officer Professional Development Ribbon; Army Service Ribbon; Overseas Service Ribbon; NATO Medal; Combat Action Badge; Army Aviator Badge; Air Assault Badge; Driver and Mechanic Badge.
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From the Fort Campbell, KY news line-
The 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault) is the only air assault division of the United States Army. Nicknamed the "Screaming Eagles," the 101st has consistently distinguished itself by demonstrating the highest standards of military professionalism since its activation at one minute after midnight, Aug. 16, 1942.
On Aug. 19 of that year, the first commander, Maj. Gen.William C. Lee, promised his new recruits that although the new division had no history, it would soon have a "rendezvous with destiny." As a division, the 101st has never failed that prophecy.
The 101st is recognized for its unmatched Air Assault capability, its ability to execute any combat or contingency mission anywhere in the world, and is still proving its mettle as "tomorrow's division in today's Army."
Read more of the history of 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault) on our Unit History page.
Warrant Officer with the US Army, Aaron Healy died this week when two Black Hawk helicopters crashed, during training exercises. Officer Healy was with the 101st Airborne Division based at Fort Campbell, Kentucky.
The crash is being investigated by an Army aviation safety team from Fort Rucker, Alabama. The remains of all the soldiers killed in the crash have been transferred to Dover Air Force Base (AFB), Delaware.
Aaron Healy was from Cape Coral, Florida, where his parents and wife and two daughters live. "Military has lost a good soldier. A wife has lost a good husband. His children lost a good father. I've lost a good son… Excellent son," said Michael Healy, Aaron's father.
Aaron Healy enlisted in the Army 13 years ago, serving multiple tours overseas in Afghanistan. It wasn't until his last tour that he discovered his passion.
"He went to Kabul the second time, and he was a door gunner… In a helicopter. And that's, I think, when he decided he wanted to be a pilot," said Vicki Healy, Aaron's mother.
Healy was accepted into pilot school, graduating last October. He was a Blackhawk pilot in the 101st Airborne Division. Aaron Healy grew up in Cape Coral and attended Ida Baker High School. After graduation, he wanted to join the Army and they drove him to catch the bus to begin his career.
His parents say the last time they saw him was when he came here after Hurricane Ian to help tear drywall from their heavily damaged home. Aaron arranged to help his parents with the tearing out of walls, and set up an Go Fund account to help with costs.
His parents never thought that would be the last time they'd see their son.
An Army aviation safety team is at the site of the helicopter crash investigating what happened.
--
https://thenationaldesk.com/news/americas-news-now/nashville-tennessee-middle-tn-fort-campbell-promotion-ceremony-to-be-held-for-three-soldiers-killed-in-kentucky-helicopter-crash-davidson-county-local-news
Wednesday, April 5, 2023-
FORT CAMPBELL, Ky. (WZTV) — After nine soldiers died in an Army helicopter crash in southern Kentucky, three of the deceased soldiers have been posthumously promoted.
The following soldiers have been promoted to the next higher grade, and will receive an honorary promotion ceremony:
Corporal Emilie Marie Eve Bolanos promoted to Sergeant
Chief Warrant Officer 2 Zachary Esparza promoted to Chief Warrant Officer 3
Warrant Officer 1 Aaron Healy promoted to Chief Warrant Officer 2
An honorary promotion ceremony will take place with the families at a later time.
--
From local news, compiled sources:
According to the 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault) Office of Public Affairs, Healy enlisted in the Army from Cape Coral in 2010. Healy attended basic training at Fort Jackson, South Carolina then Army Ordnance School at Aberdeen Proving Ground in Maryland. Upon graduation, he was assigned to the 563rd Aviation Support Battalion at Fort Campbell, Kentucky. In 2016 Healy was assigned to the 725th Support Battalion at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska. He was then assigned in 2019 to the Wheel Maintenance Training Department in Fort Lee, Virginia. In 2021 Healy attended Warrant Officer Candidate School and Aviation Training at Fort Rucker, Alabama and was subsequently assigned to the 101st Airborne Division. Healy served as an Aeromedical Evacuation Pilot for the 101st Combat Aviation Brigade, 101st Airborne Division since of 2022. He had been promoted to Chief Warrant Officer 2 the day the accident occurred.
Healy deployed to Afghanistan in 2011 to 2012 and in 2014 in support of the International Security Assistance Force.
He graduated from the Combat Lifesavers Course; Wheel Vehicle Recovery Course; Basic and Advanced Leader Courses; Air Assault Course; Technical Transportation of HAZMAT Course; Cadre Training; Common Faculty Development-Instructor Course; Warrant Officer Basic Course; UH-72A Aviator Qualification; Survival, Evasion, Resistance, and Escape School (High Risk); Initial Entry Rotary Wing School UH-60M Track.
Healy's awards and decorations include the Air Medal, Army Commendation Medal; Army Achievement Medal; Army Good Conduct Medal; National Defense Service Medal; Afghanistan Campaign Medal with Campaign Star; Global War on Terrorism Service Medal; Noncommissioned Officer Professional Development Ribbon; Army Service Ribbon; Overseas Service Ribbon; NATO Medal; Combat Action Badge; Army Aviator Badge; Air Assault Badge; Driver and Mechanic Badge.
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From the Fort Campbell, KY news line-
The 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault) is the only air assault division of the United States Army. Nicknamed the "Screaming Eagles," the 101st has consistently distinguished itself by demonstrating the highest standards of military professionalism since its activation at one minute after midnight, Aug. 16, 1942.
On Aug. 19 of that year, the first commander, Maj. Gen.William C. Lee, promised his new recruits that although the new division had no history, it would soon have a "rendezvous with destiny." As a division, the 101st has never failed that prophecy.
The 101st is recognized for its unmatched Air Assault capability, its ability to execute any combat or contingency mission anywhere in the world, and is still proving its mettle as "tomorrow's division in today's Army."
Read more of the history of 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault) on our Unit History page.
