108th Aviation Regiment (United States)

The 108th Aviation Regiment is an aviation regiment of the United States Army. It is part of the Kansas Army National Guard and has served with distinction in World War II, Iraq and Afghanistan.

108th Aviation Regiment
coat of arms
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 Patrik Goss
Command Sergeant MajorCSM Mark Seats
Battalion Executive OfficerMAJ Casey Atkins
Aircraft flown
Utility helicopterUH-60M Black Hawk

The 1-108th Assault Helicopter Battalion (1-108th AHB) not only has their assault helicopter and MEDEVAC duties around the world, they assist throughout the United States with wildfires and hurricane relief.

The 1-108th AHB wears the 35th Infantry Division patch, because they are part of the 35th Combat Aviation Brigade, and are 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
    • A Company (Assault), Topeka, KS
    • B Company (Assault), Salina, KS
    • Det 1, B Co. (Assault), Austin, TX
    • C Company (Assault) (TX ARNG), Austin, TX
    • D Company (Aviation Maintenance), Topeka, KS
    • Det 1, D Co. (AVN MAINT), Austin, TX
    • E Company (Forward Support), Topeka, KS
    • Det 1, E Co. (FSC), Austin, TX
    • G Company (MEDEVAC) 1-111 GSAB, Topeka, KS
    • Det 5 D Co. (AVN MAINT), 1-111 GSAB, Topeka, KS
    • Det 6 E Co. (FSC), 1-111 GSAB, Topeka, KS
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References

  1. "1st Battalion, 108th Aviation Regiment Mission". Kansas Adjutant General's Department. December 18, 2016.
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