Big windy

"Big Windy" is the nickname for the U.S. Army's CH-47 Chinook helicopter units, most notably the 159th General Support Aviation Battalion (GSAB), part of the 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault). Established during the Vietnam War, "Big Windy" became renowned for its heavy-lift and resupply missions, troop insertions, and medevac operations under fire. Over the decades, the unit has served in numerous conflicts, including Operations Desert Storm, Iraqi Freedom, and Enduring Freedom in Afghanistan, providing vital aviation support. "Big Windy" is known for its distinctive call sign and its high operational tempo, earning respect for its reliability and effectiveness in combat and humanitarian missions alike.