A Co. 4:17 Infantry (Lightfighter)

A Company, 4th Battalion, 17th Infantry Regiment (Lightfighter) traces its lineage to the storied 17th Infantry Regiment, which was constituted in 1861 and distinguished itself in numerous conflicts including the Civil War, Indian Wars, and both World Wars. Reactivated and reorganized over the decades, the battalion became part of the 7th Infantry Division (Light) at Fort Ord, California, during the 1980s and 1990s. As "Lightfighters," A Co. 4/17 specialized in rapid deployment, jungle, and mountain warfare, participating in major training exercises and readiness missions. The unit served with distinction until its inactivation in the mid-1990s, leaving a legacy of professionalism and adaptability within the U.S. Army's light infantry community.