11TH COMBAT AVIATION BATTALION

The 11th Combat Aviation Battalion was first constituted in the United States Army during the Vietnam War era, becoming operational in 1965. Deployed to Vietnam, the battalion provided vital helicopter support, including air assault, resupply, medevac, and reconnaissance missions, primarily under the 1st Cavalry Division and later supporting the Americal Division in I Corps. The 11th CAB played a pivotal role during major operations such as the Tet Offensive and the Cambodian Incursion, earning several unit commendations for its performance. After the Vietnam conflict, the battalion continued to support various Army aviation missions before its eventual deactivation.