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18th Aviation Brigade (United States)
Inactive US Army unit / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The 18th Aviation Brigade ("Black Barons"[1]) is an inactive aviation brigade of the United States Army. Its initial formation in 1987 drew upon the resources of the 269th Aviation Battalion, originally formed in 1966.
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Active | 1987–2006 |
Country | United States |
Branch | U.S. Army |
Part of | XVIII Airborne Corps |
Garrison/HQ | Simmons Army Airfield, Fort Liberty |
Nickname(s) | Black Barons (Special Designation)[1] |
Equipment | AH-64 UH-60 CH-47 |
Engagements | Vietnam War Operation Urgent Fury Operation Just Cause Operation Desert Storm Operation Iraqi Freedom |
Decorations | Meritorious Unit Commendation Vietnam Cross of Gallantry Vietnam Civil Action Medal |
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