1st Battalion, 210th Aviation Regiment develops and delivers advanced individual training, MOS reclassification, and aviation warrant officer training in order to produce disciplined and competent aviation maintenance Soldiers and leaders that immediately contribute to Army readiness.
Leadership
Commander, 1-210th Aviation Regiment
Lt. Col. Michael D. Bales grew up an Army brat, but calls Northfield, Vermont home. He was commissioned as an Aviation officer from the United States Military Academy in 2005. Lt. Col. Bales has served in multiple leadership and staff positions to include Flight Company Executive Officer and Maintenance Platoon Leader in the 3rd Combat Aviation Brigade; Assistant S-3 and AVUM Company Commander in the 10th Combat Aviation Brigade; Battalion Operations Officer and Executive Officer (OC/T) in 1-351st Aviation Regiment; AVIM... READ MORE
Command Sgt. Major, 1-210th Aviation Regiment
Command Sgt. Maj. Kristin D. Hughes
Command Sgt. Maj. Kristin D. Hughes was born in Phenix City, Alabama. She joined the Army on July 17, 1996, attending basic combat training at Fort Jackson, South Carolina, and Military Occupational Specialist training at Fort Rucker, Alabama, becoming a certified 15P, Aviation Operations Specialist. Hughes has held several leadership positions and served in a multitude of leadership roles and organizations. She served as squad leader in 45th Medical Company (Air Ambulance) Ansbach, Germany; drill sergeant, A Co., 1/13th Aviation... READ MORE