5 Aviation Regiment (U.S. Army) White Coffee Mug

The 5 Aviation Regiment is an integral unit within the United States Army Aviation Branch, renowned for its significant role in providing aviation support to various military operations. Established under the U.S. Army Aviation Center of Excellence at Fort Rucker, Alabama, this regiment operates a diverse fleet of aircraft, including Apache attack helicopters and Chinook transport helicopters, among others. The primary mission of the 5th Aviation Regiment is to ensure rotary-wing aviation readiness for the U.S. Army, providing critical air mobility, assault support, close air support, and reconnaissance capabilities to joint and combined forces across a wide range of missions. Throughout its history, the 5th Aviation Regiment has seen action in numerous major conflicts, such as the Vietnam War, Operation Desert Storm, and Operations Enduring Freedom and Iraqi Freedom in Afghanistan and Iraq. The regiment's motto is "First to the Fight," embodying their commitment to rapid response and readiness for deployment.