HHT 2:17th CAV

Headquarters and Headquarters Troop, 2nd Squadron, 17th Cavalry Regiment (HHT 2/17th CAV) traces its lineage to the 17th Cavalry, originally constituted in the Regular Army in July 1916. Reactivated and reorganized multiple times throughout the 20th century, the 2nd Squadron has served with distinction in major conflicts, including Vietnam, where it provided vital reconnaissance and air cavalry support. In more recent decades, HHT 2/17th CAV has supported operations in Iraq and Afghanistan as part of the 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault), delivering critical command, control, and logistical support to the squadron. The unit remains an integral element of Army aviation, embodying the cavalry’s tradition of adaptability and courage.