25th Infantry Division
U.S. Army
The 25th Infantry Division, known as the "Tropic Lightning," was activated on October 1, 1941, at Schofield Barracks, Hawaii. The division saw its first major combat in World War II during the defense of Hawaii and later fought in the Guadalcanal and Philippine campaigns. In the Korean War, the 25th played a significant role in the Pusan Perimeter, the advance into North Korea, and subsequent operations throughout the conflict. The division also served extensively in the Vietnam War and has since participated in peacekeeping and combat operations in places such as Somalia, Bosnia, Iraq, and Afghanistan.
