How the Army's helicopter 'Freight Train' trains to get soldiers and their gear where they need to be
"We support local units and work with Special Forces at nearby bases," said Capt. Cory Moylan, 159th GSAB, 244th Bravo Company commander. "We work with personnel from almost every organization along the east coast."
"Our crew is really close. We are like a big family and have a great time working together," Bander said. "We pride ourselves on being professionals, getting the mission done, and taking care of our members."
The 159th GSAB 244th Bravo Company works with Delta Company to perform maintenance so the helicopters can remain combat-ready. The history of this unit goes back almost 60 years to when it first earned a special call-sign.
The 244th Bravo Company was dubbed "Freight Train" in honor of the first 244th Bravo Company that served in Vietnam.
Current members have conducted flyovers for the return of service members' remains found in Vietnam, making connections with original unit members along the way.
"After the flyover some of our members got to talk to individuals who were in the first 159th GSAB 244th Bravo Company unit and they wanted us to take the call-sign 'Freight Train' again," said Moylan. "We have kept the name and we still stay in contact with some of the original members."
In the future, the 244th Bravo Company will remain mission ready, continue to carry on the legacy set by Freight Train's first members, provide support to troops and countless other mission requirements.
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