CSM Kirk Coley

Official account of the U.S. Army Aviation Branch Command Sergeant Major.

[U.S. Military Academy at West Point @WestPoint_USMA]

82 Days until the @USArmy's 250th Birthday!🪂

From the classroom to the landing zone, our Cadets regularly train alongside the paratroopers of the @82ndABNDiv. Together, they're learning from the best as they prepare to lead America’s finest. #Army250

@GoArmy @18airbornecorps

[U.S. Army Fort Rucker & AVCOE @FortRucker_]

The Fort Novosel Commanding General will host the Army Aviation 42nd Anniversary post run on Monday, April 7, beginning at 6 a.m. at Bld 101, Novosel St and proceeding down Ruf Ave. The event will include a small UAS drone and ceremonial cannon fire throughout the run.

[U.S. Army Fort Rucker & AVCOE @FortRucker_]

U.S. Army Aviation Center of Excellence Best Squad/Best Warrior competitors focus on weapons proficiency, familiarization/zero/qualification at the Engagement Skills Trainer at Fort Novosel as they prepare to go to the range!

📷 by 1LT Valentina Montano & WO1 Noah Bender

[U.S. Army Fort Rucker & AVCOE @FortRucker_]

The U.S. Army Aviation Center of Excellence Best Squad Competition kicks off with the Army Combat Fitness Test! We can't wait to see who will rise to the top this week! Best of luck to everyone!

📷 by 1LT Valentina Montano

[CSM Kirk Coley @FlyArmyCSM]

While Hurricane Helene altered "Week of the NCO" plans, it also reinforced the week's core message - NCOs are the #BackboneOfTheArmy!

@FlyArmyCG @USAACE @ftnovosel https://t.co/5r8TB9skGe

[CSM Kirk Coley @FlyArmyCSM]

It’s a great week @USAACE and @ftnovosel as we commemorate the Week of the NCO - the #BackboneOfTheArmy!

[US Army Aviation Center of Excellence @USAACE]

This week USAACE and Fort Novosel commemorates the #WeekOfTheNCO - the #BackboneOfTheArmy. Join us for daily events, and watch for stories from our NCOs about their Army Journey across the socials, with all the videos ending up on our YouTube channel at https://t.co/AyeVwHt22h

[CSM Kirk Coley @FlyArmyCSM]

Join us for the U.S. Army Aviation Center of Excellence and Fort Novosel post-wide NCO Induction Ceremony held at 0900 on September 26, 2024 at the U.S. Army Aviation Museum, and livestreamed on YouTube at the link below.

#BackboneOfTheArmy https://t.co/i65lG8ujt4

[CSM Kirk Coley @FlyArmyCSM]

Congrats CSM Brett Babin and family as you help lead the 1-14th Aviation Regiment, and well done to CSM Luis Bultron #SoldierForLife and family for your service to the nation! #ArmyAviation #AboveTheBest

[CSM Kirk Coley @FlyArmyCSM]

Proud of the 1AB #GoldenHawks for their effort during the @TRADOC Best Squad Competition, a great event. Our Soldiers represented USAACE and Fort Novosel and #ArmyAviation well!

[Milford H. Beagle, Jr. @Beags_Beagle]

It was awesome, impactful and hot 🥵 Congratulations MG McCurry and Gill. Aviation in our Army is in good hands. @FlyArmyCG

[U.S. Army Fort Rucker & AVCOE @FortRucker_]

The Fort Novosel and #ArmyAviation community welcomed Maj. Gen. Clair A. Gill as U.S. Army Aviation Center of Excellence and Fort Novosel commander, and bid farewell to Maj. Gen. Michael C. McCurry during a Change of Command ceremony today. https://t.co/NFAo4AlIj8

[Milford H. Beagle, Jr. @Beags_Beagle]

🏋🏽‍♀️ OK, our team has seen almost every gym across 12 Centers of Excellence…Aviation just jumped to the top 3️⃣! One word…WOW. 😳Get it in Army Aviators. @FlyArmyCG

[CSM Kirk Coley @FlyArmyCSM]

Congrats to SFC Christopher Hudson at 1-212th Aviation on his promotion and indefinite reenlistment in the Army! Also appreciate @FlyArmyCG for administering the Oath of Office. A great day for the @USArmy.

#BackboneOfTheArmy #AboveTheBest

[CSM Kirk Coley @FlyArmyCSM]

Congrats to SSG Forrest Minahen, a drill sergeant at 1-222d Aviation, for winning the USAACE Drill Sergeant of the Year competition for the second year in a row! #BackboneOfTheArmy #ArmyAviation

@FlyArmyCG @TRADOC https://t.co/jj6t4i3IvO

[U.S. Army Fort Rucker & AVCOE @FortRucker_]

Happy Birthday to the U.S Army – a storied symbol of honor, strength and the limitless possibilities that come with service to our country.

[CSM Kirk Coley @FlyArmyCSM]

"Whatever you put in, you will get back. If you work really hard, you will get the rewards from your hard work" - wise words from SFC Cody Randall, USAACE 2024 NCO of the Year.

Read his story below: https://t.co/jqrpQiWF3k

[CSM Kirk Coley @FlyArmyCSM]

Congrats to 1SG William Branham and 1SG Donnie Taylor for earning the Sergeant Audie Murphy Award. They have demonstrated qualities and abilities characterized by one of the most decorated American Soldiers of World War II - Sgt. Audie Murphy.

#AboveTheBest #BackboneOfTheArmy

[CSM Kirk Coley @FlyArmyCSM]

Our gratitude and best wishes go out to CSM Joey Dotson and family for their service as they depart Fort Novosel for their next assignment, and a warm welcome to CSM Julian Adams and his family to 1-145th Aviation Regiment! #BackboneOfTheArmy

#FlyArmy #AboveTheBest #ArmyAviation

[Army Aviation @Army_Aviation]

The U.S. Army Aviation Center of Excellence honors the USAACE Best Squad winner, 1st Aviation Brigade, during a Best Squad Competition ceremony at Fort Novosel, Ala., May 9, 2024. (U.S. Army photo by Kelly Morris)

[CSM Kirk Coley @FlyArmyCSM]

The USAACE #BestWarrior Competition is underway at Fort Novosel. Congrats to PFC Jeffrey Ryan, 128th Aviation Brigade religious affairs specialist, for finishing the 6-mile ruck in approximately 1:22:15! #AboveTheBest

@FlyArmyCG @TRADOC