777th Aviation Support Battalion

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777th Aviation Support Battalion (777th ASB)
CountryUnited States of America
BranchNational Guard
TypeBattalion
RoleAviation support
SizeApprox 670 Soldiers
Part of Arkansas Army National Guard (AR ARNG)

The 777th Aviation Support Battalion (777th ASB) is a US Army National Guard battalion. It was stationed at Balad Air Base in Balad, Iraq during Operation Iraqi Freedom. The current challenge coin issued was designed by Ret. Sergeant Joseph M. Traylor.

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References

  1. "Unit Locater" (PDF). Arkansas Army National Guard. September 25, 2018. Archived from the original (PDF) on February 19, 2018. Retrieved September 25, 2018.