2-4 Aviation Battalion

In 2008, the 2-4 Aviation Battalion was "adopted" by the City of Georgetown, the Georgetown Chamber of Commerce, and Georgetown ISD, as well as and local businesses and churches.

The battalion will be in Iraq for a deployment of 15 to 18 months. The battalion includes eight companies with a wide range of duties, including command and control, air assault, medical evacuations, helicopter maintenance and repair, air traffic control, unmanned aerial vehicle surveillance, food services, and supply and logistics. Several of the companies in the battalion fly or provide support for Black Hawk and Chinook helicopters. 2-4 Aviation is one battalion of the 4th Infantry Division of the U.S. Army.

Outings and support activities are planned for the family members of the soldiers. In addition, activities to support the soldiers in the unit are ongoing.

T-shirts featuring the 2-4 Aviation Battalion insignia are on sale for $10 at the Georgetown Chamber of Commerce at 100 Stadium Drive, or at the Visitor Information Center at 101 W. Seventh Street. Proceeds will be used to support the 2-4 Aviation Battalion soldiers and their families.

See photos of the 2-4 Aviation Battalion, as well as Adpot-a-Unit events here in Georgetown.