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20th Combat Engineer Battalion
U.S. Army
The 20th Combat Engineer Battalion was first constituted on 11 December 1935 in the Regular Army and activated on 1 July 1940 at Fort Benning, Georgia. During World War II, the battalion provided crucial engineer support in the European Theater, participating in campaigns such as Normandy, Northern France, Rhineland, Ardennes-Alsace, and Central Europe. After the war, the 20th continued to serve with distinction, supporting U.S. Army operations during the Cold War and later in Operation Desert Storm. The battalion was inactivated on 15 October 1993 at Fort Campbell, Kentucky, after decades of dedicated service in combat engineering roles.
304th Signal Battalion
U.S. Army
The 304th Signal Battalion was first constituted on 18 October 1944 in the Army of the United States and activated at Camp Gruber, Oklahoma. The unit provided critical communications support during World War II, serving in the Asiatic-Pacific Theater. Reactivated during the Korean War, the 304th Signal Battalion played a vital role in maintaining secure and reliable communications for United States and allied forces. In more recent years, the battalion has supported operations in South Korea, contributing to the readiness and effectiveness of the United States Forces Korea (USFK) through advanced signal and communication capabilities.
3rd Armored Divison
U.S. Army
The 3rd Armored Division, known as the "Spearhead" Division, was activated in 1941 and played a pivotal role in World War II, spearheading the Allied advance from Normandy through France and into Germany. The division was instrumental in the liberation of several key towns and was among the first U.S. units to enter Cologne in 1945. During the Cold War, the 3rd Armored was stationed in West Germany as part of NATO forces, serving as a frontline deterrent against Soviet aggression. The division participated in Operation Desert Storm in 1991, leading the ground assault into Iraq, before being inactivated in 1992 as part of post-Cold War drawdowns.
3rd U.S. Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard)
U.S. Army
The 3rd U.S. Infantry Regiment, known as "The Old Guard," is the oldest active-duty infantry unit in the United States Army, originally constituted in 1784. Throughout its distinguished history, the unit has served in major conflicts including the War of 1812, the Mexican-American War, the Civil War, and various operations in the 20th and 21st centuries. Since 1948, The Old Guard has been stationed at Fort Myer, Virginia, with primary ceremonial duties in the National Capital Region, including conducting military funerals at Arlington National Cemetery and providing honors at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. In addition to its ceremonial role, The Old Guard remains a combat-ready infantry regiment, upholding its legacy of service and tradition.
501st Transportation Company
U.S. Army
The 501st Transportation Company is a distinguished unit within the United States Army with a long-standing history of logistical excellence. Activated during World War II, the company played a crucial role in transporting troops, equipment, and supplies across the European Theater, directly supporting frontline operations. Over the decades, the 501st has participated in numerous conflicts, including the Korean and Vietnam Wars, continuing its legacy of providing vital transportation support. In recent years, the unit has been deployed in support of Operations Iraqi Freedom and Enduring Freedom, ensuring mobility and sustainment for U.S. and allied forces.
101st Abn., 2:327 Inf.
U.S. Army
The 2nd Battalion, 327th Infantry Regiment ("No Slack"), is a distinguished unit of the 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault), known for its exceptional combat history. Activated during World War II, the battalion fought valiantly in major campaigns, including Normandy, Operation Market Garden, and the Battle of the Bulge. During the Vietnam War, the 2/327th earned a reputation for its fierce fighting and received multiple decorations for valor. In recent decades, the battalion has deployed to Iraq and Afghanistan, continuing its legacy of airborne and air assault operations in support of U.S. military objectives.
1ST BATTALION, 5TH FIELD ARTILLERY
U.S. Army
The 1st Battalion, 5th Field Artillery (1-5 FA) is the oldest continuously serving unit in the United States Army, tracing its lineage back to 6 January 1776, when it was organized as Alexander Hamilton’s New York Provincial Company of Artillery. The unit fought with distinction in the American Revolutionary War, participating in key battles such as Trenton and Princeton. Throughout its history, 1-5 FA has served in major conflicts including the War of 1812, the Mexican War, both World Wars, the Korean War, Vietnam, and Operations Desert Storm, Iraqi Freedom, and Enduring Freedom. Renowned for its storied heritage and motto "Faithful and True," the battalion remains an integral component of the U.S. Army’s artillery forces.
2:62nd ADA
U.S. Army
The 2nd Battalion, 62nd Air Defense Artillery Regiment (2/62nd ADA) traces its lineage to the 62nd Coast Artillery, which was constituted in 1917 and served in both World Wars. During the Cold War, the unit was reorganized as 2/62nd ADA and became an integral part of the U.S. Army’s air defense forces, equipped with missile systems such as Nike Hercules and later, Patriot. The battalion provided critical air defense coverage for key installations in Europe and the United States, adapting to evolving aerial threats throughout its service. Although the 2/62nd ADA has undergone periods of inactivation and reactivation, its legacy remains as a vital component in protecting U.S. and allied forces from aerial attack.
3:35th FA
U.S. Army
The 3rd Battalion, 35th Field Artillery Regiment (3/35th FA) traces its lineage to the original 35th Field Artillery Regiment, constituted in the National Army in 1918. Reactivated for World War II, the battalion provided critical fire support in the European Theater, contributing to major campaigns such as the Rhineland and Central Europe. During the Vietnam War, 3/35th FA was deployed as a towed artillery battalion, supporting infantry operations with accurate and timely fire missions. Over the years, the unit has continued to demonstrate excellence in combat and garrison roles, upholding the proud traditions of the Field Artillery branch.
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