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| 18th Aviation Brigade | |
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| Active | 1987–2006 |
| Country | United States |
| Branch | U.S. Army |
| Part of | XVIII Airborne Corps |
| Garrison/HQ | Simmons Army Airfield, Fort Liberty |
| Nickname(s) | Black Barons (Special Designation)[1] |
| Equipment | AH-64 UH-60 CH-47 |
| Engagements | Vietnam War Operation Urgent Fury Operation Just Cause Operation Desert Storm Operation Iraqi Freedom |
| Decorations | Meritorious Unit Commendation Vietnam Cross of Gallantry Vietnam Civil Action Medal |
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The 18th Aviation Brigade ("Black Barons"[1]) is an inactive aviation brigade of the United States Army. Its initial formation in 1987 drew upon the resources of the 269th Aviation Battalion, originally formed in 1966.
- ^ a b "Special Unit Designations". United States Army Center of Military History. 21 April 2010. Archived from the original on 9 June 2010. Retrieved 24 June 2010.