HHT 2:17th Air Cavalry

Headquarters and Headquarters Troop (HHT), 2nd Squadron, 17th Air Cavalry (2/17th Air Cavalry) traces its lineage to the storied 17th Cavalry Regiment, which was first constituted in 1916. Reactivated and reorganized as an air cavalry squadron during the Vietnam War, the 2/17th played a vital role in aerial reconnaissance, security, and support missions, earning numerous commendations for valor and effectiveness in combat. Following Vietnam, the unit continued to evolve with advancements in rotary-wing aviation, serving within the 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault) as a key aviation reconnaissance element. Today, HHT 2/17th Air Cavalry remains an essential component, providing command, control, and logistical support for the squadron's modern air cavalry operations.