C Company 2nd of the 5th First Air Calvary

C Company, 2nd Battalion, 5th Cavalry Regiment, 1st Air Cavalry Division—often referred to as "C/2-5 Cav, 1st Air Cav"—has a distinguished history dating back to the Vietnam War. As part of the pioneering airmobile operations of the 1st Cavalry Division (Airmobile), the unit participated in major campaigns such as the Battle of Ia Drang in 1965, marking one of the first large-scale helicopter assaults in military history. Throughout Vietnam, C Company executed air assaults, search-and-destroy missions, and defensive operations, earning commendations for valor and effectiveness in combat. The legacy of C/2-5 Cav continues in the modern era, with the unit taking part in peacekeeping and combat operations in the Middle East and maintaining readiness as an integral part of the U.S. Army’s rapid deployment forces.