2:501st Aviation Regiment

The 2nd Battalion, 501st Aviation Regiment (2-501st AVN), traces its lineage to the establishment of the 501st Aviation Battalion, activated in 1978 as part of the Combat Aviation Brigade, 1st Armored Division. Over the decades, 2-501st AVN has provided vital aviation support, including air assault, reconnaissance, and logistical operations, in numerous exercises and deployments. The battalion has served in key operations such as Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom, offering critical rotary-wing support to ground forces. Renowned for its adaptability and professionalism, 2-501st Aviation Regiment continues to play an essential role in Army aviation operations worldwide.