HHC, 25TH AVIATION BRIGADE,

• Establishment: The Headquarters and Headquarters Company (HHC), 25th Aviation Brigade was officially activated on 16 January 1986 at Schofield Barracks, Hawaii, as part of the 25th Infantry Division. • Origins: The formation of the Brigade consolidated various aviation assets from the division, bringing together attack, lift, and support aviation units under one command structure. • Hawaii Operations: HHC provided command and control for aviation units tasked with rapid response to emergencies in Hawaii and the Pacific region, including disaster relief and humanitarian assistance. • Operation Desert Storm: Elements of the Brigade were deployed to Southwest Asia during the Gulf War, showcasing their ability to mobilize and operate in distant theaters. • Modernization: The Brigade was among the early Army aviation units to field the UH-60 Black Hawk and AH-1 Cobra helicopters, reflecting the Army's modernization efforts in the 1980s and 1990s. • Training Missions: HHC coordinated numerous joint and combined training exercises with allied nations throughout the Pacific, enhancing interoperability and readiness. • Humanitarian Missions: The Brigade played critical roles in disaster relief efforts, such as after Typhoon Iniki in 1992, providing airlift and reconnaissance capabilities. • Transformation: In 2005, as part of the Army’s modular transformation, the 25th Aviation Brigade was redesignated as the 25th Combat Aviation Brigade, with HHC continuing to serve as its headquarters element. • Distinctive Unit Insignia: The Brigade’s insignia features a winged torch, symbolizing aviation’s speed and guidance, and the tropical background reflects its Hawaiian home. • Legacy: HHC, 25th Aviation Brigade and its successor have supported numerous operations from the jungles of Vietnam (through predecessor units) to modern deployments in Iraq and Afghanistan, earning multiple unit commendations.