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US Army1st Armored Division24 INF. DIV. Ft. Stewart, Ga.

Robert Cox

U.S. Army Military Retiree

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Branch

U.S. Army

Service Years

1976 - 2004

Units

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US Army

U.S. Army

The US Army is the largest branch of the United States military. It is responsible for land-based military operations and is comprised of soldiers who are trained to defend the country and its interests. The Army has a long history of service, dating back to the Revolutionary War, and plays a crucial role in national defense and security. Soldiers in the Army are trained in combat skills, leadership, and teamwork to carry out missions both domestically and internationally.

1976 - 2004
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1st Armored Division

U.S. Army

The 1st Armored Division is a division of the United States Army, based at Fort Bliss, Texas. It is a combined arms division with a proud history of serving in World War II, the Gulf War, and multiple tours in Iraq and Afghanistan. The division's primary mission is to provide prompt, sustained, combined arms capability to the US Army in a variety of operational environments. It is known for its distinctive insignia, the "Old Ironsides," and for its motto, "Iron Soldiers."

1994 - 1996

24 INF. DIV. Ft. Stewart, Ga.

U.S. Army

The 24th Infantry Division, originally activated in 1941, has a storied history as a key component of the United States Army. After distinguished service in World War II and the Korean War, the division was reactivated at Fort Stewart, Georgia, in 1975 as part of the post-Vietnam Army reorganization. Throughout the late 20th century, the 24th Infantry Division trained extensively at Fort Stewart and played a prominent role in Operation Desert Storm, spearheading the rapid ground assault into Iraq in 1991. The division was inactivated at Fort Stewart in 1996, with its legacy carried forward by successor units.

1976 - 1978