Block deactivation of U.S. Army Reserve Expeditionary Combat Aviation Brigades (ECABs).

introduced the Prohibit Deactivation of the ECABs Act of 2026

Luttrell joined colleagues in introducing legislation to prohibit the deactivation of Army Reserve ECABs and restrict funding for that action.

Luttrell, Colleagues Introduce Legislation to Prevent Deactivation of ECABs | Congressman Morgan Luttrell
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The Secretary of Defense directed the Army to divest outdated formations, including select armor and aviation units across Active, Reserve, and National Guard components.

This official directive supports the Army moving forward with aviation reductions rather than blocking them.

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Army Transformation and Acquisition Reform
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The Army Reserve Aviation Command page says the Army Structure Memorandum 2028-2032 directs inactivation of the two USAR Expeditionary Combat Aviation Brigades and USAR elements of 2-135 GSAB.

The Army Reserve's own force-structure guidance shows the ECAB deactivations are still directed.

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ARAC ATI
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Reporting says the 1st Battalion, 158th Aviation Regiment was moving toward deactivation, with a final date set for September 15, 2026; Luttrell was described as vocal but with limited options to oppose it.

Local reporting indicates the deactivation plan remained in place and opposition had not stopped it.

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U.S. Army Reserve unit stationed at Conroe airport will be deactivated
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