The 169th Aviation Regiment is a unit of the United States Army Aviation Branch, falling under the aviation component of the U.S. Army's XVIII Airborne Corps. Established in 1957, this regiment specializes in air mobility operations, providing essential transportation for troops and equipment by air. The primary platforms used are the UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter and CH-47 Chinook. The 169th Aviation Regiment's mission is to provide rapid, global mobility to the U.S. Army in support of its operational requirements.