42nd Combat Aviation Brigade

[1] The New York National Guard played an active role in Army aviation from the early 1900s through the end of World War II.

[5] This detachment and aircraft from the II Corps and 101st Armored Cavalry Regiment were organized as the 42d Aviation Company at Huntington Station, Long Island in 1959.

[10] The Aviation Brigade headquarters deployed to Iraq as part of the 42d Division (Task Force Liberty) in May, 2004 and returned in November, 2005.

[12] As part of planned force reductions following military operations in Iraq and Afghanistan, the 42nd Infantry Division has reconfigured and redistributed subordinate units.

[8] New York Army National Guard Aviation units and individual volunteers have also continued to serve overseas in Iraq, Afghanistan, and elsewhere.

Shoulder Sleeve Insignia of 42nd Infantry Division, higher headquarters of the Combat Aviation Brigade
Gallaudet Tractor biplane rented by Aviation Detachment, 1st Battalion, Signal Corps, New York National Guard, 1915.
OH-58D from the 1st Squadron, 17th Cavalry Regiment returns to Forward Operating Base Mackenzie , Iraq, 2005.
Congressman Steve Israel greets Brian S. Caskey (3-142 Aviation) during Israel's 2008 visit to Iraq.