638th Aviation Support Battalion

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638th Aviation Support Battalion
CountryUnited States of America
BranchNational Guard
TypeBattalion
RoleAviation support
SizeApprox 670 Soldiers
Part of Indiana Army National Guard (IN ARNG)
Decorations Meritorious Unit Commendation

The 638th Aviation Support Battalion (638th ASB) is a US Army National Guard battalion. [1] The unit earned the Meritorious Unit Commendation for the period 1 May 2019 to 8 January 2020. [2]


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References

  1. "38th Combat Aviation Brigade". Indiana Army National Guard. September 28, 2018. Archived from the original on August 26, 2018. Retrieved September 28, 2018.
  2. "United States Army General Order 2022-05" (PDF). United States Army Publishing Directorate. March 3, 2022. Retrieved May 2, 2022.