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AMERICAL DIVISION
U.S. Army
The Americal Division, officially designated as the 23rd Infantry Division, was formed in May 1942 on New Caledonia during World War II, becoming the only U.S. Army division to be created outside of U.S. territory. Initially assembled from Task Force 6814, the division earned distinction in the Guadalcanal, Bougainville, and Philippines campaigns in the Pacific Theater. After being deactivated post-war, the Americal Division was reactivated in 1954 for a brief period and again during the Vietnam War in 1967. In Vietnam, the division participated in major operations, including the infamous My Lai incident, before being inactivated in 1971.
2:2 Camp Lejeune, NC
U.S. Army
The 2nd Battalion, 2nd Marines (2/2), based at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, is an infantry battalion of the United States Marine Corps. Activated in July 1925, 2/2 has a distinguished history, serving in major conflicts including World War II, the Korean War, the Gulf War, and the Global War on Terrorism. Notably, the battalion participated in the Battle of Tarawa during WWII and has deployed multiple times to Iraq and Afghanistan in recent decades. Known as "The Warlords," 2/2 remains a vital component of the 2nd Marine Division, ready to respond to crises worldwide.
Hospital Corps School, Great Lakes, Il
U.S. Army
The Hospital Corps School at Great Lakes, Illinois, was established in 1913 to train enlisted personnel of the United States Navy in medical skills, forming the backbone of the Navy’s Hospital Corps. Throughout the World Wars, Korean War, and Vietnam War, the school rapidly expanded, preparing tens of thousands of Hospital Corpsmen to serve with distinction both ashore and alongside Marines in combat zones. Renowned for its rigorous training, the school emphasized both medical proficiency and readiness for battlefield conditions. In 2011, the Hospital Corps School at Great Lakes was closed, and training was consolidated with other military medical training programs at the Medical Education and Training Campus (METC) in San Antonio, Texas.
13 COSCOM
U.S. Army
The 13th Corps Support Command (13th COSCOM) was activated in 1965 at Fort Hood, Texas, to provide logistical support for III Corps and U.S. Army operations. Throughout its history, 13th COSCOM supplied transportation, maintenance, medical, and supply services to troops during major deployments, including Operations Desert Shield and Desert Storm in the Gulf War, and later in Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom. The unit played a crucial role in ensuring combat readiness and sustainment for U.S. and coalition forces. In 2006, 13th COSCOM was re-designated as the 13th Sustainment Command (Expeditionary), continuing its legacy of logistical excellence.
588th Engineer BN
U.S. Army
The 588th Engineer Battalion was first constituted on 25 February 1943 in the Army of the United States and activated on 25 March 1943 at Camp Claiborne, Louisiana. During World War II, the battalion served in the European Theater, participating in campaigns such as Normandy, Northern France, Rhineland, and Central Europe, providing essential engineering support including bridge construction and mine clearance. The unit has since served in a variety of roles during subsequent conflicts, including Vietnam, where it was instrumental in building and maintaining critical infrastructure. Today, the 588th Engineer Battalion continues its legacy as part of the U.S. Army, specializing in combat engineering and support operations.
1:45th Combat Engineers
U.S. Army
The 1st Battalion, 45th Combat Engineers was originally constituted during World War II, supporting Allied advances across Europe with critical engineering tasks such as bridge construction, mine clearing, and fortification building. After the war, the unit was reorganized and continued to serve through the Cold War, adapting to new technologies and doctrines. During the Global War on Terror, the 1/45th Combat Engineers deployed to Iraq and Afghanistan, providing essential route clearance and infrastructure support under hazardous conditions. Known for their expertise and resilience, the battalion remains a key force in enabling mobility and survivability for U.S. Army operations worldwide.
440th Signal Battalion
U.S. Army
The 440th Signal Battalion was first constituted on 18 October 1942 in the Army of the United States and activated on 25 October 1942 at Camp Crowder, Missouri. During World War II, the battalion served in campaigns across Europe, providing vital communications support during the Rhineland and Central Europe campaigns. After World War II, the unit experienced periods of inactivation and reactivation, later becoming part of the U.S. Army’s forces in Europe during the Cold War, stationed in Germany. The 440th Signal Battalion continued its mission of delivering tactical and strategic communications until its inactivation in 2008.
US Army Reserves
U.S. Army
The United States Army Reserve was officially established in 1908 to provide a federal reserve of medical officers for the U.S. Army. Over time, its mission expanded to include soldiers from many different specialties, supporting the active Army in times of need. Army Reserve units have been mobilized for every major conflict since World War I, including World War II, the Korean War, Vietnam, Desert Storm, and the Global War on Terrorism. Today, the US Army Reserve provides trained, equipped, and ready soldiers and units to support national defense and humanitarian missions both at home and abroad.
1st Signal Brigade
U.S. Army
The 1st Signal Brigade was activated on April 1, 1966, in the Republic of Vietnam to provide comprehensive communications support to U.S. forces during the Vietnam War. Tasked with integrating and managing all Army signal units in the theater, the brigade played a critical role in establishing and maintaining secure and reliable communications networks across South Vietnam. After the war, the brigade was inactivated, but it was reactivated in South Korea in 1972, where it continues to provide vital communications and information systems support to U.S. Forces Korea and Eighth Army. Throughout its history, the 1st Signal Brigade has been recognized for its technical excellence, adaptability, and crucial contributions to military operations.
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