A 1:7air cab. 1968-69. C:229 aviation.

• Unit Designation: "A 1/7 Air Cav" refers to Alpha Company, 1st Battalion, 7th Cavalry Regiment, part of the 1st Cavalry Division (Airmobile), and "C:229 Aviation" references Charlie Company, 229th Assault Helicopter Battalion, both of which operated in Vietnam during 1968-69. • Famed Lineage: The 7th Cavalry Regiment, to which A 1/7 belonged, is the same historic unit commanded by Lt. Col. George Armstrong Custer at the Battle of the Little Bighorn in 1876. • Airmobile Innovation: The 1st Cavalry Division (Airmobile) pioneered the large-scale use of helicopters for rapid troop deployment, supply, and medical evacuation during the Vietnam War. • Tet Offensive Actions: In 1968, A 1/7 played a significant role in countering the Tet Offensive, engaging North Vietnamese forces in fierce battles around Hue and Quang Tri. • C:229 Aviation’s Role: Charlie Company, 229th Aviation Battalion, flew UH-1 "Huey" helicopters, providing critical troop transport, resupply, and medevac missions for ground units like A 1/7. • Battle of Hamburger Hill: Elements of A 1/7 and C:229 participated in the infamous May 1969 assault on Hill 937 (Hamburger Hill), enduring intense combat and high casualties. • Heroic Rescues: Pilots and crews of C:229 Aviation frequently braved heavy enemy fire to extract wounded soldiers and deliver supplies, earning numerous decorations for valor. • Combat Air Assaults: A 1/7 conducted hundreds of air assault operations, often landing in "hot LZs" (landing zones under fire), an approach that became a hallmark of the Vietnam War. • Brotherhood and Morale: Soldiers of A 1/7 and C:229 formed close-knit bonds, relying on each other for survival, and often commemorated their service through reunions and veterans’ organizations. • Legacy and Honors: Both A 1/7 and C:229 earned Presidential Unit Citations and other awards for their actions in Vietnam, and their experiences have been depicted in books and films such as "We Were Soldiers Once... and Young."