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Frosty- 1st Air Cav History
1st Air Cav History
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11/05/2014

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When was the 1st Air Cavalry Brigade established?
Definition
16 October 1984
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What is the 1st Air Cavalry Brigades Mission?
Definition
On order, the First Air Cavalry Brigade deploys to any theater, executes missions, and redeploys
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How many campaigns did the First Air Cavalry participate in during Vietnam?
Definition
14
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how many decorations have the First Air Cavalry Brigade received during Vietnam?
Definition
7:
Presidential Unit Citation[2 awards],
Valorous Unit Award[3 awards],
Meritorious Unit Commendation,
The Republic of Vietnam Cross of Gallantry with Palm[3 awards],
The Republic of Vietnam Civil Actions Medal, First Class
Term
who was the first aviator to win the Medal of Honor, and was in what Battalion?
Definition
Frederick E. Ferguson, 227th Aviation Battalion
Term
when did the 1st Air Cavalry Brigade deploy to Saudi Arabia?
Definition
Late 1990, Operation Desert Shield
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in March 2003, 1-227 deployed to Iraq for Operation Iraqi Freedom, What aircraft did they use for the first time in a combat operation?
Definition
The Apache Longbow
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What two hurricanes did the 1st Air Cavalry Brigade assist with disaster relieve?
Definition
Hurricane Katrina (Louisiana)
Hurricane Rita (East Texas)
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