Frank  Vrtochnick
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2nd Infantry Division173rd Airborne504TH MI BDE101st Airborne

Frank Vrtochnick

U.S. Army Veteran

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Bio

Veteran of Iraq war 03' serving with 74th infantry long range surveillance detachment

Current City

Milwaukee

Branch

U.S. Army

Rank

E-6

Service Years

1995 - 2004

Units

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.

1995 - 1996
173rd Airborne insignia

173rd Airborne

U.S. Army

The 173rd Airborne Brigade Combat Team is an airborne infantry unit in the United States Army. It is based in Vicenza, Italy and specializes in conducting rapid deployment missions. The brigade has a long history of serving in various conflicts and has earned a reputation for its readiness and combat effectiveness. The 173rd Airborne is known for its distinctive maroon beret and its motto, "Sky Soldiers."

2000 - 2004
504TH MI BDE insignia

504TH MI BDE

U.S. Army

Unit with 40 member associations.

1996 - 1998
101st Airborne insignia

101st Airborne

U.S. Army

The 101st Airborne Division is a specialized unit of the United States Army that is trained for air assault operations. It was created during World War II and gained fame for its role in the D-Day invasion of Normandy in 1944. The division has since participated in numerous conflicts around the world, including the Vietnam War, Operation Desert Storm, and the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan. Known as the "Screaming Eagles," the 101st Airborne is considered one of the most elite and versatile divisions in the US military.

1998 - 2000