1st Aviation Brigade

• The 1st Aviation Brigade was the first aviation unit of the United States Army, established in 1965. • During the Vietnam War, the 1st Aviation Brigade was responsible for providing helicopter support for ground troops. • The 1st Aviation Brigade flew over 1.5 million combat missions during the Vietnam War. • The brigade played a key role in the Battle of Khe Sanh, providing air support for the besieged Marines. • After the Vietnam War, the 1st Aviation Brigade was deactivated in 1974, but reactivated in 1983 as part of the 1st Cavalry Division. • The brigade saw action in Operation Desert Storm in 1991, providing air support for ground operations in Kuwait and Iraq. • In 2006, the 1st Aviation Brigade deployed to Iraq as part of Operation Iraqi Freedom, providing helicopter support for ground troops. • The brigade has also supported humanitarian missions, including disaster relief efforts in Haiti and Puerto Rico. • The 1st Aviation Brigade has received numerous awards and decorations for its service, including the Presidential Unit Citation and the Valorous Unit Award. • Today, the 1st Aviation Brigade is based at Fort Hood, Texas, and continues to support Army operations around the world.