James Frantz

2nd Infantry Division

U.S. Army

The 2nd Infantry Division, also known as the "Indianhead Division," was formed in 1917 and first saw combat in World War I, participating in key battles such as Belleau Wood and the Meuse-Argonne Offensive. During World War II, the division landed on Omaha Beach on D-Day+1 and fought across France, Belgium, and into Germany. In the Korean War, the 2nd Infantry Division was one of the first U.S. units to arrive and played a critical role in defensive actions and offensives throughout the conflict. Today, the division remains forward-deployed in South Korea, serving as a key component of the United States’ commitment to the defense of the Korean Peninsula.

The 339th Combat Support Hospital (CSH) is a U.S. Army Reserve medical unit with a distinguished history dating back to its activation in 1942. Originally constituted as the 339th Station Hospital during World War II, the unit provided vital medical support to American and allied forces in the European Theater. Over the decades, the 339th has been reorganized and redesignated, most recently as a Combat Support Hospital, enhancing its capability to deliver comprehensive medical care in deployed environments. The 339th CSH has supported various operations, including contingencies in Southwest Asia, exemplifying its ongoing commitment to saving lives and supporting combat readiness.

4th Infantry Division

U.S. Army

The 4th Infantry Division is a division of the United States Army that is based at Fort Carson, Colorado. It is known for its role in World War II, where it played a key role in the D-Day invasion of Normandy. The division has also served in the Vietnam War, Operation Iraqi Freedom, and Operation Enduring Freedom in Afghanistan. The 4th Infantry Division is currently a versatile and adaptable unit that trains to deploy rapidly and conduct combat operations in a variety of environments.