2nd Aviation Battalion

• Origins: The 2nd Aviation Battalion was originally constituted on 1 February 1963 in the Regular Army as the Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 2nd Aviation Battalion, and assigned to the 2nd Infantry Division. • Vietnam War: The battalion saw significant action during the Vietnam War, providing crucial air mobility, reconnaissance, and support missions for ground forces. • Korean Peninsula: After Vietnam, the 2nd Aviation Battalion was stationed in South Korea, supporting the 2nd Infantry Division near the Demilitarized Zone (DMZ), playing a vital deterrence role during the Cold War. • Operation Desert Storm: Elements of the battalion were deployed in support of Operation Desert Storm in 1991, participating in coalition operations to liberate Kuwait. • Aircraft Operated: Throughout its history, the battalion has operated several types of helicopters, including the UH-1 Huey, AH-1 Cobra, OH-58 Kiowa, and UH-60 Black Hawk. • Modernization: The battalion has continually upgraded its equipment and training, integrating advanced aviation technologies and night-vision capabilities. • Unit Insignia: The battalion’s distinctive unit insignia features a red and blue shield with a winged sword, symbolizing both its aviation mission and combat readiness. • Humanitarian Missions: The 2nd Aviation Battalion has provided disaster relief and humanitarian assistance in areas affected by natural disasters in South Korea and the Asia-Pacific region. • Training with Allies: The battalion regularly conducts joint training exercises with Republic of Korea Army aviation units, strengthening interoperability and alliance capabilities. • Current Role: Today, the 2nd Aviation Battalion remains an essential component of U.S. Army aviation forces in Korea, supporting the 2nd Infantry Division/ROK-U.S. Combined Division with air assault, reconnaissance, and medical evacuation missions.