502 Aviation Regiment (U.S. Army) Accent Coffee Mug

The 502nd Aviation Regiment is a unit of the United States Army aviation branch, falling under the umbrella of the Army National Guard. Originally established as a helicopter regiment during the Vietnam War era, it has since evolved and adapted to changing military requirements. The regiment's primary mission involves aviation support for ground forces, including transportation, reconnaissance, medical evacuation, and air defense. The 502nd Aviation Regiment is organized into numerous subordinate units, each specializing in a specific aspect of aviation operations. Throughout its history, the 502nd has been activated and deployed multiple times to support various military operations, both domestically and abroad.