108th Aviation Regiment (United States)
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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.
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108th Aviation Regiment | |
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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 Kevin Kennedy |
Command Sergeant Major | CSM Jared Worley |
Battalion Executive Officer | MAJ Casey Atkins |
Aircraft flown | |
Utility helicopter | UH-60M Black Hawk |
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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.[citation needed]
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.[citation needed]