Army Resumes AH-64 Apache Flight Training After Two Pilots Died in Crash Last Week

Published Aug 20, 2026, 9:32 AM EDT

Two soldiers died last week after a horrific crash in Salado, Texas, near the base.

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Published Aug 20, 2026, 9:32 AM EDT

A U.S. Army AH-64 Apache helicopter assigned to 25th Combat Aviation Brigade, 25th Infantry Division, takes off during deck landing qualifications from the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2), as part of Exercise Rim of the Pacific 2026 in the Pacific Ocean, July 19, 2026. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Olivia Cowart)