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About HHC 11th Aviation Group

The Headquarters and Headquarters Company (HHC), 11th Aviation Group was constituted on 1 February 1963 and activated on 19 February 1963 at Fort Benning, Georgia. The unit played a significant role during the Vietnam War, providing command, control, and administrative support for the 11th Aviation Group’s helicopter operations, including air assault, reconnaissance, and logistical missions. Throughout its deployment in Vietnam, the unit supported major campaigns such as the Tet Offensive and contributed to the mobility and effectiveness of U.S. Army forces. After Vietnam, the 11th Aviation Group continued to serve in various capacities until its inactivation in the post-Cold War era.

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Frederick Hammond

U.S. Army

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Richard Bagwell

U.S. Army

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Photos

Murphy's Last Yellow Alert

6595 • U.S. Air Force

Anniversary of Shepard's Flight From Cape Canaveral

6555th ASTG • U.S. Air Force

USAF Recruiting Photo

6595 • U.S. Air Force • 1981

U.S. Air Force • 1981

About HHC 11th Aviation Group

About this Unit

Historical Facts

• Origins in Vietnam: The Headquarters and Headquarters Company (HHC), 11th Aviation Group was activated in 1965 and played a crucial role during the Vietnam War as part of the 1st Cavalry Division (Airmobile). • “The First Airmobile Group”: The 11th Aviation Group was among the first aviation groups in the US Army specifically organized and trained for airmobile operations, revolutionizing battlefield mobility. • Battle of Ia Drang: The unit supported the famous Battle of Ia Drang in 1965, providing vital helicopter transport and aerial support to embattled infantry forces. • Callsign “Red Dog”: The HHC 11th Aviation Group used the distinctive callsign “Red Dog” during radio communications in Vietnam. • Massive Helicopter Fleet: At its Vietnam War peak, the 11th Aviation Group operated over 400 helicopters, including UH-1 Hueys and AH-1 Cobras. • Distinguished Unit Citations: The group earned multiple unit citations and campaign streamers for its heroic actions and service in Vietnam. • Innovations in Air Assault Tactics: HHC 11th Aviation Group helped develop and refine air assault tactics that are still used by modern military units worldwide. • Post-Vietnam Deployments: After Vietnam, the 11th Aviation Group was stationed in Germany as part of US Army Europe, playing a key role in Cold War defense planning. • Disbandment and Legacy: The HHC 11th Aviation Group was inactivated in 2005 as part of Army transformation, but its traditions and lineage are carried on by successor aviation units. • Veteran Community: Veterans of HHC 11th Aviation Group have a strong association network, reunions, and actively preserve the unit’s history through memoirs, books, and dedicated websites.