The 2nd Battalion, 285th Aviation Regiment (2/285th AVN BN) is a unit of the Arizona Army National Guard, headquartered at Papago Park Military Reservation in Phoenix, Arizona. Established in the late 1980s, the battalion operates UH-60 Black Hawk helicopters and specializes in air assault, air movement, and aeromedical evacuation missions. The 2/285th has supported numerous state and federal missions, including disaster response operations, border security, and overseas deployments to Iraq and Afghanistan. The unit is recognized for its professionalism, adaptability, and dedication to both state and national defense objectives.
