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24TH INFANTRY DIVYongsan Army Garrison, Seoul S. KoreaHHC 193rd Brigade24 INF. DIV. Ft. Stewart, Ga.Berlin Brigade1st Cavalry Division

Raul Regalado

U.S. Army Military Retiree

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U.S. Army

Service Years

1978 - 1995

Units

24TH INFANTRY DIV

U.S. Army

The 24th Infantry Division is a mechanized infantry division of the United States Army. It was originally activated in 1941 during World War II and has since been reactivated several times. The division has a rich history, having participated in numerous campaigns and conflicts, including the Korean War and Operation Desert Storm. Today, the 24th Infantry Division remains a crucial component of the Army's force structure, ready to deploy and engage in operations around the world.

1983 - 1986

Yongsan Army Garrison, Seoul S. Korea

U.S. Army

Yongsan Army Garrison, located in Seoul, South Korea, has served as a major United States military base since shortly after World War II. Originally established as a Japanese military facility during the early 20th century, it was taken over by U.S. forces at the end of Japanese occupation in 1945. Throughout the Korean War and the decades following, Yongsan functioned as the headquarters for United States Forces Korea (USFK), the Eighth Army, and United Nations Command, playing a central role in the defense of the Korean Peninsula. In recent years, most operations and personnel were relocated to Camp Humphreys as part of the Yongsan Relocation Plan, with the garrison’s footprint in Seoul significantly reduced by 2020.

1986 - 1987

HHC 193rd Brigade

U.S. Army

The Headquarters and Headquarters Company (HHC), 193rd Infantry Brigade, has a distinguished history within the United States Army. Originally activated during World War II, the unit played a key role in jungle warfare training and defense in the Panama Canal Zone during the Cold War era. Throughout the late 20th century, HHC 193rd Brigade was instrumental in Operation Just Cause (1989), overseeing command and control operations during the U.S. intervention in Panama. The brigade was inactivated in 1994 following the withdrawal of U.S. forces from Panama, but its legacy endures in military training and regional security contributions.

1994 - 1995

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.

1987 - 1989

Berlin Brigade

U.S. Army

The Berlin Brigade was a United States Army brigade-level unit stationed in West Berlin during the Cold War, from 1961 to 1994. Formed in response to the Berlin Crisis and the construction of the Berlin Wall, the brigade’s primary mission was to demonstrate American commitment to defending West Berlin against any potential aggression from the Soviet Union and Warsaw Pact forces. Comprised of infantry, armor, artillery, and support elements, the brigade worked closely with British and French garrisons in the city. The Berlin Brigade played a vital role in maintaining stability and Allied presence until its inactivation following German reunification.

1980 - 1983
1st Cavalry Division insignia

1st Cavalry Division

U.S. Army

The 1st Cavalry Division is a combined arms division of the United States Army, based in Fort Hood, Texas. It is one of the most famous and decorated divisions in the Army, with a history dating back to its activation in 1921. The division has seen combat in World War II, the Korean War, Vietnam War, and most recently in Iraq and Afghanistan. Known for its unparalleled speed and mobility, the 1st Cavalry Division is a highly trained and versatile fighting force.

1978 - 1980