179th Assault Helicopter Co

The 179th Assault Helicopter Company, known as the "Shrimp Boats," was activated in 1966 and deployed to Vietnam as part of the 52nd Aviation Battalion. The unit provided critical air mobility, troop transport, and close air support throughout the Central Highlands, notably supporting operations around Pleiku and Kontum. Flying UH-1 "Huey" helicopters, the 179th earned distinction for its courage under fire during intense combat missions and resupply efforts. After several years of dedicated service, the company was inactivated following the drawdown of U.S. forces in Vietnam.