In 2003 and into 2004, the division's aviation brigade deployed for the first time to Afghanistan.
The base was home to the 10th Mountain Division's aviation brigade from 1988 to 1992.
Since its organization in 1965, the 12th Aviation Brigade has served as a key member of the combined arms team.
"Eagle Support" was designed to provide dedicated support to the aviation brigade.
The army also has one aviation command with two aviation brigades.
They're going to fly our aviation brigade in.
The 110th Aviation Brigade consists of five battalions using three different sites.
Its current organization includes four brigade combat teams, one aviation brigade, and support elements.
The 111th Aviation Brigade was active from the first days of the war in Slovenia.
Today, its name is perpetuated by the 16th Aviation Brigade which was raised on 2 April 2002.
