Samuel DeBono

The 75th Artillery was constituted in the Regular Army of the United States on 24 March 1918 and organized at Camp McClellan, Alabama, during World War I. The unit served as part of the Coast Artillery Corps, providing critical fire support for American Expeditionary Forces in France. After the war, the 75th Artillery underwent several re-designations and inactivations, eventually transitioning into an anti-aircraft role during World War II. Over its history, the unit demonstrated versatility and dedication, adapting to the evolving needs of the U.S. Army until its eventual deactivation.

The 2nd Battalion, 135th Aviation Regiment (2-135th AVN) is a distinguished aviation unit within the United States Army, primarily part of the Army National Guard. Activated in the late 1980s, the battalion has provided critical rotary-wing support, specializing in air assault, air movement, and aeromedical evacuation missions. Over the years, 2-135th AVN has deployed to multiple theaters, including service in Iraq and Afghanistan in support of Operations Iraqi Freedom and Enduring Freedom. The unit has earned recognition for its professionalism, adaptability, and dedication to supporting both combat operations and humanitarian missions, reflecting its vital role in Army aviation.