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132nd ASHC Americal Division
U.S. Army
The 132nd Assault Support Helicopter Company (ASHC), known as the "Hercules," served with distinction under the Americal Division (23rd Infantry Division) during the Vietnam War. Activated in 1967, the unit operated CH-47 Chinook helicopters, providing vital heavy-lift and logistical support across I Corps in South Vietnam. The 132nd ASHC was instrumental in resupplying remote outposts, conducting troop insertions and extractions, and supporting large-scale operations such as Lam Son 719. Their efforts contributed significantly to the mobility and effectiveness of U.S. and allied forces throughout their deployment until the unit’s deactivation in the early 1970s.
