121st Assault Helicopter Co.

The 121st Assault Helicopter Company was a distinguished U.S. Army aviation unit that served during the Vietnam War. Activated in 1962, the company was based at Soc Trang Airfield in the Mekong Delta, supporting the 13th Combat Aviation Battalion. Equipped primarily with UH-1 Huey helicopters, the 121st conducted air assaults, troop transport, medical evacuations, and resupply missions in challenging combat environments. The unit earned recognition for its bravery and effectiveness, playing a crucial role in numerous operations throughout southern Vietnam until its deactivation in 1972.