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| 140th Aviation Regiment | |
|---|---|
| Unit name | 140th Aviation Regiment |
| Dates | 1990s–present |
| Country | United States |
| Allegiance | United States Army |
| Branch | Army National Guard |
| Type | Aviation |
140th Aviation Regiment is an aviation unit of the United States Army National Guard that provides rotary‑wing and possibly fixed‑wing aviation capabilities for state and federal missions. It has been involved in domestic disaster response, joint operations with the United States Army, and overseas deployments alongside units from the United States Air Force, United States Navy, and allied forces such as the British Army and Canadian Army. The regiment integrates personnel and equipment drawn from multiple state National Guards and coordinates with Combat Aviation Brigades, Theater Aviation Brigades, and Joint Task Forces.
The regiment traces origins to aviation companies and battalions organized during the late 20th century amid force restructuring influenced by post–Cold War drawdowns, the Goldwater‑Nichols Act era, and the National Guard Bureau's aviation modernization. Elements drew lineage from state aviation units mobilized for Operations Desert Shield and Desert Storm, later supporting Operation Noble Eagle, Operation Enduring Freedom, and Operation Iraqi Freedom. The unit's evolution reflects broader changes in Army aviation doctrine seen in publications such as Army Regulation 95‑1 and concepts developed by the United States Army Training and Doctrine Command and the United States Joint Chiefs of Staff. Personnel have trained at facilities including Fort Rucker, Camp Ripley, and Fort Bragg while coordinating with organizations such as United States Northern Command, United States Southern Command, and State Adjutants General. The regiment has participated in multinational exercises like Operation Bright Star, Saber Strike, and Combined Resolve alongside NATO, European Union, and Coalition partners.
The regiment is organized into battalions and companies that align with National Guard state structures, with subordinate elements attached to state National Guards such as the Alabama National Guard, California National Guard, New York Army National Guard, and others. Command relationships have included attachment to Combat Aviation Brigades and Theater Aviation Brigades during deployments and domestic operations, while administrative control often sits with the National Guard Bureau and State Adjutants General. The regiment interacts with supporting units like Aviation Support Battalions, Signal Battalions, Aviation Maintenance Companies, and Medical Evacuation detachments. Coordination partners have included United States Army Reserve units, Air National Guard wings, and civilian agencies such as Federal Emergency Management Agency, state emergency management agencies, and local law enforcement.
Elements of the regiment have deployed for contingency operations in support of Operations Desert Shield and Desert Storm, Operation Iraqi Freedom, and Operation Enduring Freedom, working alongside units from the 101st Airborne Division, 10th Mountain Division, 82nd Airborne Division, and 1st Cavalry Division. The regiment provided disaster relief during hurricanes alongside the National Guard Bureau, FEMA Task Forces, and state governors' emergency response teams, supporting operations with units from the California National Guard, Texas National Guard, Florida National Guard, and Puerto Rico National Guard. The unit has taken part in multinational missions and training events with NATO partners such as the British Army, Canadian Army, German Army, and Polish Land Forces during exercises like Noble Partner and Atlantic Resolve. It has also supported homeland defense missions under United States Northern Command and security cooperation under United States Southern Command.
The regiment operates rotary‑wing platforms commonly fielded by Army National Guard aviation units, including variants of the UH‑60 Black Hawk, CH‑47 Chinook, and AH‑64 Apache, as well as utility and MEDEVAC configured aircraft compatible with Army Aviation Support structures. Aircraft maintenance, avionics upgrades, and mission equipment packages have been coordinated with Army Material Command, Program Executive Office Aviation, and the Aviation and Missile Command, integrating systems such as FLIR turrets, Blue Force Tracking, and IFR avionics suites. Logistics and sustainment support have involved Defense Logistics Agency supply chains, Defense Contract Management Agency contractors, and Army Contracting Command agreements for spares, rotorcraft components, and Life Cycle Management.
Training follows doctrine promulgated by the United States Army Training and Doctrine Command, including tactics, techniques, and procedures for air assault, air movement, air assault support to maneuver, and aeromedical evacuation in publications produced by the Center for Army Lessons Learned. Pilots and crew train at Army Aviation Center of Excellence venues including Fort Rucker and Joint Readiness Training Center rotations at Fort Polk, and participate in joint exercises with United States Air Force, United States Marine Corps, and allied aviation units. Aviation maintenance personnel receive certification through Army Logistics University programs and collaboration with Defense Acquisition University for lifecycle management. The regiment also conducts domestic readiness exercises coordinated with state emergency management agencies and interagency partners.
Subordinate elements have received unit awards and commendations recognizing service during deployments and disaster response, awarded under criteria established by the Department of the Army and overseen by the Secretary of the Army and the National Guard Bureau. Campaign participation credits correspond with operations in Southwest Asia and the Global War on Terrorism, and state awards have been presented by governors for emergency response missions. The regiment's units have been cited in after‑action reports published by the Center for Army Lessons Learned and honored in ceremonies at state capitols and military installations.
Personnel assigned to the regiment have included aviators, commanders, and warrant officers who later served in senior National Guard roles such as State Adjutants General, senior aviators who attended the United States Army War College and National Defense University, and enlisted leaders recognized by the Sergeant Major of the Army for aviation excellence. Some members have been decorated with personal awards such as the Bronze Star Medal and Air Medal for meritorious service during overseas deployments and operational missions.
Category:United States Army aviation regiments Category:National Guard (United States) aviation units