Originally designated the 3d Aviation Company (Combat), the unit was activated and assigned to the 3d Infantry Division on 1 July 1957 at Fort Benning, Georgia.

The unit returned to Fort Hood, Texas in May 1991 and continued the inactivation that was interrupted when Iraq invaded Kuwait.

The unit was transferred as a whole to Fort Campbell, KY in July/August 1991 and became the 2d Battalion, 101st Aviation Regiment (part of the 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault)).

In April 1991, the Brigade deployed to Northern Iraq and Southwest Turkey to support the Kurdish refugees and prevent further Iraqi aggression in the region.

In February 1998, the Aviation Brigade deployed to Kuwait for Operation Desert Thunder and played a part in deterring Iraqi aggression.

In Baghdad, the Brigade continued to play a vital role in the ongoing fight for the security of the city.

This redesign enabled the brigade to significantly increase its ability to operate 24 hours a day for an indefinite period providing an unprecedented level of aviation combat power to the division.

The insignia is a silver color metal and enamel device 1+1⁄8 inches (2.9 cm) in height overall consisting of a shield blazoned: Azure (Teal Blue), three bendlets Argent, on a chief of the first, a pair of wings displayed fesswise of the second.

This article incorporates public domain material from 2d Battalion, 3d Aviation Regiment Lineage and Honors.