Latest "160th SOAR" stories

A soldier’s death leaves his family rooted in the town he chose

Two Army helicopter pilots chose Kentucky to put down roots, gathering family around them. Now one is gone, killed in an accident over the Mediterranean.

By Jennifer P. Brown, Hoptown Chronicle

10 days ago

Special ops aviation unit presents dozens of valor, combat awards

The awards were for four operations that took place in recent years, officials said.

By Davis Winkie

10 months ago

Special ops soldiers evade late-night ninja attack at California airport

“We’re pleased with the way they responded to the threat,” said the 160th SOAR's spokesperson.

By Rachel Nostrant

2 years ago

Exclusive: Legendary special operations aviator reveals bin Laden mission details for the first time

Doug Englen talked about the bin Laden raid, and his life, for the first time in an exclusive interview with Military Times.

By Alex Quade

4 years ago

Data showing 160th SOAR’s pilot shortage is a ‘snapshot in time,’ command cautions

Special operations aviation must draw from the conventional pool, which is short by hundreds of pilots.

By Kyle Rempfer

4 years ago

Special operations aviator killed in Iraq helicopter crash identified

The Defense Department has released the identity of the soldier killed in an overseas helicopter crash.

By Kyle Rempfer

5 years ago