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About this Unit

1st Aviation Brigade

U.S. Army

The 1st Aviation Brigade is a combat aviation unit of the United States Army. It is primarily responsible for providing aviation support to ground troops during combat operations. The brigade is equipped with a variety of aircraft, including helicopters and unmanned aerial systems. It plays a crucial role in reconnaissance, troop transport, and resupply missions for Army units.

About 1st Aviation Brigade

About this Unit

The 1st Aviation Brigade is a combat aviation unit of the United States Army. It is primarily responsible for providing aviation support to ground troops during combat operations. The brigade is equipped with a variety of aircraft, including helicopters and unmanned aerial systems. It plays a crucial role in reconnaissance, troop transport, and resupply missions for Army units.

Historical Facts

The 1st Aviation Brigade was the first aviation unit of the United States Army, established in 1965.
During the Vietnam War, the 1st Aviation Brigade was responsible for providing helicopter support for ground troops.
The 1st Aviation Brigade flew over 1.5 million combat missions during the Vietnam War.
The brigade played a key role in the Battle of Khe Sanh, providing air support for the besieged Marines.
After the Vietnam War, the 1st Aviation Brigade was deactivated in 1974, but reactivated in 1983 as part of the 1st Cavalry Division.
The brigade saw action in Operation Desert Storm in 1991, providing air support for ground operations in Kuwait and Iraq.
In 2006, the 1st Aviation Brigade deployed to Iraq as part of Operation Iraqi Freedom, providing helicopter support for ground troops.
The brigade has also supported humanitarian missions, including disaster relief efforts in Haiti and Puerto Rico.
The 1st Aviation Brigade has received numerous awards and decorations for its service, including the Presidential Unit Citation and the Valorous Unit Award.
Today, the 1st Aviation Brigade is based at Fort Hood, Texas, and continues to support Army operations around the world.