111th Aviation Regiment (United States)
The 111th Aviation Regiment is an army aviation regiment of the United States Army and the Florida National Guard.
| 111th Aviation Regiment | |
|---|---|
Coat of arms | |
| Active | 1978-present |
| Country | United States |
| Allegiance | Florida |
| Branch | Florida Army National Guard (FL ARNG) |
| Role | Aviation |
| Size | Regiment |
| Part of | 83rd Troop Command |
| Garrison/HQ | Cecil Field, Florida |
| Motto(s) | Air Warrior Air Attack |
| Insignia | |
| Distinctive unit insignia | |
| Aircraft flown | |
| Cargo helicopter | CH-47F Chinook |
| Utility helicopter | UH-60M Black Hawk |
The Regiment was organized in the Florida Army National Guard as Company D, 26th Aviation Battalion and federally recognized on 1 September 1978 at Jacksonville. It was expanded, reorganized and redesignated on 2 October 1986 as the 419th Aviation Battalion, and redesignated on 1 October 1987 as the 111th Aviation, a parent regiment under the United States Army Regimental System to consist of the 1st Battalion at Jacksonville.
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