The units nickname is first attack because 1st cavalry division was first into manila in february 1945. In the next two years, through intensive training, its operational capability was enhanced, along with the modernization of. During this deployment, the brigade was also recognized as the 2004 aaaa aviation unit of the year and 1227 atk was recognized as the best aviation and attack battalion and 2227 avn was recognized as the best combat support battalion in the army. A 214,968acre installation, fort hood is the only post in the united states capable of stationing and training two armored divisions. Apache helicopters group, looking for long lost friends from 1227 avn. Upon their return from vietnam, the 227th aviation battalion was inactivated on 19 november 1974 at ft. Welcome to the 1227th arb official unit page on facebook, where you will find the most recent news stories, videos and photos that are distributed by. Hhc,1227th attack reconnaissance battalion, nightriders. Alpha company, 1214th aviation regiment home facebook. On 1 february 1963, the 31st transportation company was redesignated as the 227th assault helicopter battalion and assigned to the 11th air assault division.
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