8 Aviation Battalion 2 is a military unit within the United States Army's Aviation branch. This battalion specializes in aviation operations, primarily utilizing rotary-wing aircraft such as helicopters for various military purposes. The specific roles of the battalion may include transporting troops and cargo, medical evacuation, air reconnaissance, and combat support. The unit is part of the 8th Army Aviation Command, which oversees all aviation activities within the army. This particular battalion, as indicated by its name, is the second battalion within the 8th Aviation Battalion family in the U.S. Army.