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2nd Infantry Division10th Mountain Division10TH SIGNAL BATTALION1:506 Infantry

Robert Petrarca

U.S. Army Military Retiree

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Coventry

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U.S. Army

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2nd Infantry Division insignia

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.

1991 - 1992

10th Mountain Division

U.S. Army

The 10th Mountain Division is a light infantry division in the United States Army. It was originally formed during World War II as a specialized unit for mountain warfare, with soldiers trained in skiing, mountaineering, and cold weather operations. The division's motto is "Climb to Glory," reflecting its unique skill set and history. Today, the 10th Mountain Division is based at Fort Drum, New York and continues to be trained for combat in harsh, mountainous environments.

1992 - 1993
10TH SIGNAL BATTALION insignia

10TH SIGNAL BATTALION

U.S. Army

Unit with 30 member associations.

1992 - 1993

1:506 Infantry

U.S. Army

The 1st Battalion, 506th Infantry Regiment (1-506 IN), known as "Currahee," was first activated in 1942 at Camp Toccoa, Georgia, as part of the famed 101st Airborne Division. The battalion saw distinguished service during World War II, participating in major operations such as D-Day (Normandy), Operation Market Garden, and the Battle of the Bulge. After periods of inactivation and reactivation, 1-506 IN served in the Vietnam War, earning numerous unit citations for valor. In recent decades, the battalion has deployed to Iraq and Afghanistan, continuing its proud legacy of airborne and air assault infantry excellence.

1991 - 1992