101 Cavalry Regiment (U.S. Army) Color Changing Coffee Mug

The 101st Cavalry Regiment is a unit of the United States Army that operates under the Combat Aviation Brigade of the 101st Airborne Division, known as "Air Assault." It was activated on June 1, 1957, in Fort Campbell, Kentucky. The regiment's main role is to provide air mobility and aviation support for ground forces during both peacetime and combat operations. The regiment comprises several types of helicopters, including UH-60 Black Hawks for troop transport and medevac missions, AH-64 Apache attack helicopters, and OH-58 Kiowa Warrior scout helicopters. The 101st Cavalry Regiment has seen service in various conflicts throughout its history, including the Vietnam War, Gulf War, Iraq War, and the War in Afghanistan. In peacetime, the soldiers of the 101st Cavalry Regiment train to maintain readiness for deployment at a moment's notice, as well as providing humanitarian aid and disaster response support both domestically and internationally. The unit places great emphasis on teamwork, professionalism, and adapting to rapidly changing operational environments.