Press Release 03-20030603
June 3, 2003
Longbow arrival media advisory
YONGSAN GARRISON, Republic of Korea – A squadron of Apache Longbow
helicopters from the 6th Cavalry Brigade is returning to the Korean peninsula after
completing a portion of the Army’s transformation and modernization program. This is
part of the ongoing Army Aviation Transformation Plan.
The upgraded Apache helicopters bring enhanced capabilities to the peninsula as
well as contribute to the overall deterrence that U.S. Forces bring to the Alliance. The
return of the unit further enhances the ROK-U.S. relationship and the Future of the
Alliance.
The modernization of the 6th Cavalry Brigade is part of the AH-64D, Apache
Longbow Fielding Program. It incorporates modernization and aviation sustainment
initiatives and improves the unit warfighting capabilities bringing them in line with the
Army’s transformation initiatives.
The arrival of the upgraded helicopters of the 3/6 Cavalry Squadron significantly
enhances the three attack Aviation units stationed on the peninsula.
Media availability will be announced once all aircraft have arrived at Camp
Humphreys. Eighth Army PAO will publish an additional advisory to inform the media
of the specific date and time.