271st Combat Aviation Company

The 271st Combat Aviation Company was activated in 1965 to provide helicopter support during the Vietnam War. Assigned primarily to the 1st Aviation Battalion, the unit operated UH-1 Huey helicopters for troop transport, resupply missions, and medevac operations across South Vietnam. The 271st played a critical role in major campaigns, including the Tet Offensive, often flying under hostile fire to support ground forces. After distinguished service, the company was inactivated following the drawdown of U.S. forces in Southeast Asia.