The 1106 Aviation Group is a unit within the United States Army Aviation Branch, specifically part of the Army National Guard. This group specializes in aviation operations and maintenance, primarily utilizing rotary-wing aircraft such as UH-60 Black Hawks and CH-47 Chinooks for transportation, medical evacuation, search and rescue, and cargo transport missions. The 1106 Aviation Group is headquartered in Springfield, Illinois, and its operations span across multiple states in the Midwest region of the United States. The unit’s primary mission is to provide air support to ground forces when called upon for domestic or international operations, contributing to the overall readiness and capability of the U.S. Army Aviation Branch.