United States Aviation Branch (U.S. Army) Color Changing Mug

The United States Aviation Branch, part of the U.S. Army, is a military aviation service responsible for providing air support to ground troops and conducting various operations within the U.S. Army. Established in 1907 as a division of the Signal Corps, it was redesignated as an independent branch in 1942. The Aviation Branch operates a diverse fleet of aircraft, including helicopters, fixed-wing planes, and unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), for tasks such as transportation, reconnaissance, combat support, and search and rescue missions. The branch is overseen by the Army Aviation Center of Excellence at Fort Rucker, Alabama, which provides training to new pilots and crew members. Throughout its history, the United States Aviation Branch has played a significant role in numerous military conflicts, including World War I, World War II, the Korean War, the Vietnam War, the Gulf War, and more recent conflicts in Iraq and Afghanistan. Today, it continues to serve as an essential component of the U.S. military.