1 Helicopter Squadron (U.S. Air Force) Frosted Pint Glass 16oz

The 1 Helicopter Squadron (USAF) is a military aviation unit within the United States Air Force (USAFAF). This squadron specializes in helicopter operations, primarily for transport and combat support missions. The squadron's main role involves providing rapid, flexible air mobility, as well as performing search and rescue (SAR) operations when required. The 1 Helicopter Squadron operates under the Air Combat Command (ACC), a major command of the USAF, and is stationed at Fort Rucker, Alabama, where it trains other helicopter units alongside the Army Aviation Center. It falls under the operational control of the 16th Aviation Brigade, with its parent wing being the 1st Aviation Regiment. The squadron's history can be traced back to World War II when it was initially formed as the 2nd Air Rescue Squadron on December 8, 1943, and has since seen service in conflicts such as the Korean War, Vietnam War, Gulf War, and Operation Enduring Freedom. The 1 Helicopter Squadron's primary helicopter platform is the UH-60 Black Hawk.