1st Army Aviation Brigade | |
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1η Ταξιαρχία Αεροπορίας Στρατού | |
Active | 1950-present |
Country | Greece |
Branch | Hellenic Army |
Type | Army aviation |
Role | Aerial reconnaissance Air assault Airlift Airstrike Anti-tank warfare Close air support Combat search and rescue Fire support ISTAR Medical evacuation Search and rescue SIGINT Support special operations Tactical communications |
Size | 6 helicopter battalions 2 support battalions |
Part of | 1st Infantry Division NATO Response Force Balkan Battlegroup |
Garrison/HQ | Stefanovikeio, Thessaly |
Motto(s) | The zeal for freedom does not die ΟΥ ΘΝΑΣΚΕΙ ΖΑΛΟΣ ΕΛΕΥΘΕΡΙΑΣ Ou thnaski zalos eleftherias |
The 1st Army Aviation Brigade "Kilkis-Lachanas" (Greek: 1η Ταξιαρχία Αεροπορίας Στρατού «ΚΙΛΚΙΣ ΛΑΧΑΝΑ», romanized: 1 Taxiarchia Aeroporias Stratou "Kilkis Lachana", abbreviated 1η ΤΑΞΑΣ) is the main formation of the Hellenic Army's Army Aviation.