244th Expeditionary Combat Aviation Brigade

The 244th Expeditionary Combat Aviation Brigade is a Combat Aviation Brigade in the United States Army Reserve. It is one of two aviation brigades in the Army Reserve Aviation Command.[1]

244th Expeditionary Combat Aviation Brigade
244th Aviation Brigade shoulder sleeve insignia
Active16 September 1988 – present
CountryUnited States
AllegianceArmy Reserve
BranchArmy Aviation
TypeComposite Brigade
RoleDaily missions;search and rescue operations; assisting in wildfire suppression; providing support at the Army National Training Center at Fort Irwin, California;, and flying dignitaries around the country.
Part ofArmy Reserve Aviation Command
Garrison/HQFort Knox, kentucky
Motto(s)"Wings of The Hawk"
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The brigade moved from Fort Sheridan, IL to Aurora, IL in 1994.[2]

The brigade consists of a Headquarters and Headquarters company, two general support aviation battalions, one fixed wing battalion, and an aviation maintenance battalion, as follows:[1]

The brigade consists of approximately 2,700 soldiers and 130 aircraft in 13 states.[1]

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Citations

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  1. ^ a b c "About Us: 244th Expeditionary Combat Aviation Brigade". USAR Official Website. Retrieved 21 October 2019.
  2. ^ Donald 1997, p. 133.

Bibliography

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  • Donald, D (1997). World Air Power Journal - Volume 28 Spring. UK: Aerospace Publishing Ltd. ISBN 1-874023-859.