17th Aviation Group

The 17th Aviation Group was activated on 15 November 1965 at Fort Benning, Georgia, to provide command and control of aviation units during the Vietnam War. Deployed to Vietnam in 1966, the group played a critical role in supporting airmobile operations, troop transport, and aerial reconnaissance for U.S. Army forces. Throughout its service, the 17th Aviation Group participated in major campaigns, including the Tet Offensive and various counterinsurgency operations. After distinguished service, the group was inactivated on 15 January 1973 following the drawdown of U.S. forces in Southeast Asia.