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The former Biggs AFB remained under DoD control in a caretaker status until 1973 when it was transferred to the U.S. Army as a sub-post of nearby Fort Bliss. Renamed Biggs Army Airfield, the installation was reactivated in 1973 as a permanent airfield for the U.S. Army, which turned into the world’s largest Army Airfield at that time. [10]
Fort Bliss is a United States Army post in New Mexico and Texas, with its headquarters in El Paso, Texas.Established in 1848, the fort was renamed in 1854 to honor Bvt.Lieut.Colonel William W.S. Bliss (1815–1853), U.S. Army officer, Private Secretary and son-in-law of President Zachary Taylor [6] [7].
The Amigo Airsho returned this weekend at Biggs Army Airfield in Fort Bliss for the first time in 12 years, but opening day was met with challenges.. Attendees faced frustration as they were ...
Biggs Army Airfield, Fort Bliss: Nickname(s) Iron Eagles: Motto(s) Iron Eagles Iron Soldiers: Commanders; Commanding Officer: COL Margaret Stick: Command Chief Warrant Officer: CW5 Scott Bean: Command Sergeant Major: CSM Bryston Manintin
Amigo Airsho, once a premier El Paso event, returns to Fort Bliss with Canadian Forces Snowbirds as headline act. Amigo Airsho returns in 2024 to El Paso's Biggs Army Airfield after decade hiatus ...
The Amigo Airsho will return on Oct. 12-13 after a 12-year hiatus. For 30 years, it was one of El Paso's largest and most popular events, held at Biggs Army Airfield inside the Fort Bliss Army ...
JTF-North is headquartered at Biggs Army Airfield, Fort Bliss, Texas. United States Northern Command is the controlling Unified Combatant Command. Major General Henry S. Dixon assumed command on 9 December 2024, and is the 12th Commander of JTF-N. [1]
Biggs Army Airfield, Ft. Bliss Texas: Motto(s) "The Warding Eye" Decorations: Presidential Unit Citation (1st), Valorous Unit Citation (1st, 2nd), Battle honours: Vietnam, Desert Storm, War on Terrorism: Insignia; Distinctive Unit Insignia: Aircraft flown; Attack helicopter: AH-64D Apache: Cargo helicopter: CH-47F Chinook: Utility helicopter ...