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Second Aviation Battalion Inactivated | Colorado Springs News
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The Second General Support Aviation Battalion at Fort Carson has officially been inactivated, marking a pivotal shift as the Fourth Combat Aviation Brigade transforms into a “Heavy CAB” to better support the Fourth Infantry Division’s Stryker forces. With a storied 63-year history spanning Vietnam, Iraq, and Afghanistan, the unit faced a major setback last year when a storm destroyed over 40 helicopters—including 22 from this battalion—before deployment, yet crews rallied to restore readiness. As part of a broader restructuring, the brigade will shrink from five to three battalions by February, while upgrading to eight new Boeing CH-47 Block II Chinooks. Commanders acknowledge this is just one step in a larger Army evolution, with potential for the unit’s return in the future.
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