108th Aviation Regiment (United States)
The 108th Aviation Regiment is a unit of the United States Army. It is part of the Kansas Army National Guard and has served with distinction in World War II (under a different designation and configuration), Iraq and Afghanistan.
| 108th Aviation Regiment | |
|---|---|
 coat of arms | |
| Country | United States of America |
| Allegiance | Kansas, United States of America |
| Branch | Kansas Army National Guard |
| Type | United States Army Aviation |
| Motto(s) | “Strength and Courage” |
| Colors | Ultramarine Blue & Golden Orange Piping |
| Anniversaries | 8 March 1922 |
| Decorations | Army Meritorious Unit Commendation, Army Superior Unit Award |
| Commanders | |
| Battalion Commander | LTC Josh Urban |
| Command Sergeant Major | CSM Gerald Gibson |
| Battalion Executive Officer | MAJ Casey Atkins |
| Aircraft flown | |
| Utility helicopter | UH-60M Black Hawk |
The 1st Battalion (Assault), 108th Aviation Regiment not only has its assault helicopter and MEDEVAC duties around the world, it assists throughout the United States with wildfires and hurricane relief.
The 1st Battalion, 108th Aviation Regiment wears the 35th Infantry Division patch as a subordinate unit of the Combat Aviation Brigade, 35th Infantry Division and it is assigned to the 635th Regional Support Group.
History
Structure
- 1st Battalion (Assault) at Topeka (UH-60M) (KS ARNG):[1]
- Headquarters and Headquarters Company, Topeka, KS
- Det 1, HHC (TX ARNG), Austin, TX
- Company A (Assault), Topeka, KS
- Company B (Assault), Salina, KS
- Det 1, Co. B (Assault), Austin, TX
- Company C (Assault) (TX ARNG), Austin, TX
- Company D (Aviation Maintenance), Topeka, KS
- Det 1, Co. D (AVIM), Austin, TX
- Company E (Forward Support), Topeka, KS
- Det 1, Co. E (FS), Austin, TX
- Company G (MEDEVAC), 1st Battalion (General Support), 111th Aviation Regiment, Topeka, KS
- Det 5, Co. D (AVIM), 1st Battalion (General Support), 111th Aviation Regiment, Topeka, KS
- Det 6, Co. E (FS), 1st Battalion (General Support), 111th Aviation Regiment, Topeka, KS
- Headquarters and Headquarters Company, Topeka, KS
References
- "1st Battalion, 108th Aviation Regiment Mission". Kansas Adjutant General's Department. December 18, 2016.
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