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1ST AIR CAVALRY

U.S. Army

The 1st Air Cavalry is a unit of the United States Army that specializes in air assault operations. It was formed in 1965 during the Vietnam War and played a significant role in a number of major battles, including the Battle of Ia Drang. The unit is known for its use of helicopters to rapidly deploy troops and supplies in combat zones. The 1st Air Cavalry continues to be an important part of the Army's aviation capabilities.

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The 1st Air Cavalry Division was officially activated on July 1, 1965 at Fort Benning, Georgia.
During the Vietnam War, the 1st Air Cavalry Division played a crucial role in various operations, including the Battle of Ia Drang in 1965.
It was the first fully air-mobile division in the U.S. Army, utilizing helicopters for transport, reconnaissance, and combat support.
The 1st Air Cavalry Division earned the nickname "First Team" during the Korean War, and it has carried that moniker ever since.
The division's iconic patch features a yellow shield with a black horse head, symbolizing the speed and agility of the cavalry.
In 1968, the 1st Air Cavalry Division was awarded the Presidential Unit Citation for its heroic actions in the Vietnam War.
After Vietnam, the 1st Air Cavalry Division served in various conflicts, including Operation Desert Storm in 1991 and Operation Iraqi Freedom in 2003.
The division was reorganized in 2005 as the 1st Cavalry Division, with the 1st Air Cavalry Brigade as its aviation component.
The 1st Air Cavalry Division has a long and storied history, dating back to its origins as a horse cavalry unit in the late 19th century.
Today, the 1st Air Cavalry Division remains one of the most elite and highly-trained units in the U.S. Army, still carrying on the legacy of its brave predecessors.

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U.S. Army Veteran · 1968 - 1968

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About this Unit

Historical Facts

The 1st Air Cavalry Division was officially activated on July 1, 1965 at Fort Benning, Georgia.
During the Vietnam War, the 1st Air Cavalry Division played a crucial role in various operations, including the Battle of Ia Drang in 1965.
It was the first fully air-mobile division in the U.S. Army, utilizing helicopters for transport, reconnaissance, and combat support.
The 1st Air Cavalry Division earned the nickname "First Team" during the Korean War, and it has carried that moniker ever since.
The division's iconic patch features a yellow shield with a black horse head, symbolizing the speed and agility of the cavalry.
In 1968, the 1st Air Cavalry Division was awarded the Presidential Unit Citation for its heroic actions in the Vietnam War.
After Vietnam, the 1st Air Cavalry Division served in various conflicts, including Operation Desert Storm in 1991 and Operation Iraqi Freedom in 2003.
The division was reorganized in 2005 as the 1st Cavalry Division, with the 1st Air Cavalry Brigade as its aviation component.
The 1st Air Cavalry Division has a long and storied history, dating back to its origins as a horse cavalry unit in the late 19th century.
Today, the 1st Air Cavalry Division remains one of the most elite and highly-trained units in the U.S. Army, still carrying on the legacy of its brave predecessors.