HHC, 1 Bn : 2 Avn Regt (ATK)

• Unit Designation: HHC, 1st Battalion, 2nd Aviation Regiment (Attack) is the Headquarters and Headquarters Company for a battalion specializing in attack aviation, typically operating AH-64 Apache helicopters. • Regimental Lineage: The 2nd Aviation Regiment traces its roots back to June 1963, originally constituted as Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 2nd Aviation Battalion. • Korean Peninsula Deployment: The 1st Battalion, 2nd Aviation Regiment (Attack) is currently stationed at Camp Humphreys, Republic of Korea, providing a rapid response attack aviation capability in the Korean Theater of Operations. • Nickname: The 1-2 Attack Battalion is often referred to as “The Gunfighters,” reflecting their attack helicopter mission and aggressive esprit de corps. • Operation Iraqi Freedom: Elements of the 1-2 AVN Regiment deployed in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom, conducting combat aviation operations in support of ground forces. • Modernization: The battalion operates the AH-64E Apache Guardian, the most advanced version of the Apache attack helicopter, providing cutting-edge targeting, survivability, and lethality. • Night Operations: The unit specializes in night and adverse weather attack missions, leveraging advanced night vision and targeting systems. • Combined Arms Training: HHC, 1-2 Attack frequently trains alongside Republic of Korea Army aviation and ground forces, enhancing U.S.-ROK interoperability and deterrence. • Unit Crest Symbolism: The 2nd Aviation Regiment’s distinctive unit insignia features a winged sword, symbolizing speed, airborne capability, and offensive power. • Heritage and Honors: The battalion and its parent regiment have earned campaign participation credits in Vietnam, Southwest Asia (Desert Storm), and the Global War on Terrorism, reflecting decades of operational service.