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The 1st Battalion, 7th Cavalry Regiment (Airmobile) is a storied unit of the United States Army, most famously serving as part of the 1st Cavalry Division (Airmobile) during the Vietnam War. Activated as an airmobile infantry battalion in the 1960s, 1/7th Cav pioneered helicopter-borne assault tactics, revolutionizing modern warfare. The unit gained lasting fame for its heroic actions in the 1965 Battle of Ia Drang, the first major engagement between U.S. and North Vietnamese forces. Throughout the Vietnam War and subsequent conflicts, the 1/7th Cavalry has maintained its reputation for bravery, adaptability, and excellence in combat operations.
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