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
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CountryUnited States of America
AllegianceKansas, United States of America
BranchKansas Army National Guard
TypeUnited States Army Aviation
Motto(s)“Strength and Courage”
ColorsUltramarine Blue & Golden Orange Piping
Anniversaries8 March 1922
DecorationsArmy Meritorious Unit Commendation, Army Superior Unit Award
Commanders
Battalion CommanderLTC Josh Urban
Command Sergeant MajorCSM Gerald Gibson
Battalion Executive OfficerMAJ Casey Atkins
Aircraft flown
Utility helicopterUH-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

Originally a part of several reconnaissance units, the 108th Aviation Regiment first became an aviation unit in 1965, and after several changes of designation, the 108th Aviation Regiment, known then as 135th Aviation Battalion, permanently became an aviation unit in 1986.

In 1987, the unit was reorganized as the 108th Aviation Regiment under the National Guards of Oregon, Kansas and Arizona. Eventually, the Texas Army National Guard took command of some elements of the 108th Aviation Regiment, and currently commands sections of the regiment along with the Kansas Army National Guard.[1]

Structure
  • 1st Battalion (Assault) at Topeka (UH-60M) (KS ARNG):[2]
    • Headquarters and Headquarters Company, Topeka, KS
    • 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

References
  1. https://tmd.texas.gov/1st-battalion-108th-aviation-regiment
  2. "1st Battalion, 108th Aviation Regiment Mission". Kansas Adjutant General's Department. December 18, 2016.
  3. https://tmd.texas.gov/1st-battalion-108th-aviation-regiment
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