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On 7 August 2006, the units of Aviation Brigade, 1st Infantry Division combined with units of both the 12th Aviation Brigade and the former 11th Aviation Group (inactivated 9 June 2005) and reflagged as the 12th Aviation Brigade (Combat), attached to the 1st Armored Division. On 20 March 2007 the 12th became a separate brigade under V Corps.
145th Aviation Regiment is an aviation regiment of the United States Army. It was previously the 145th Combat Aviation Battalion which was operational during the Vietnam War under the control of the 12th Combat Aviation Group.
It fought in the Vietnam War from 1967 to 1972, receiving the Meritorious Unit Commendation for its actions in 1967 and the Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm five times, in addition to the Republic of Vietnam Civil Action Honor Medal. As part of the 12th Aviation Group (Combat) between 1 February 1967 and 30 April 1967: [1]: 45
II Field Force, Vietnam was a United States Army Corps-level command during the Vietnam War. ... 12th Combat Aviation Group; 23rd Artillery Group; 27th Artillery Group;
At 24:00 helicopters from the 12th Combat Aviation Group engaged an enemy force 14 miles (23 km) south-southeast of An Lộc, killing six. [3]: 52–3 On 28 December at 00:45, a unit of the 2nd Brigade, 25th Infantry Division, in a night defensive position 12 miles (19 km) west-southwest of Lai Khê was attacked by fire.
While at the 12th Aviation Group Bahnsen created a "Top Gun" competition to improve helicopter weapons marksmanship by offering prizes and bragging rights for the best scores. During this combat tour, Bahnsen had a relationship with Thach Thi Hung, "the Dragon Lady of Bien Hoa." On his departure from Vietnam, she was pregnant.
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List of aviation companies of the United States Army