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H&S Battalion, Camp Pendleton, CA
U.S. Army
Headquarters and Support Battalion (H&S Battalion), based at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, serves as the primary administrative and logistical support unit for the installation. The battalion provides essential services such as personnel administration, supply, transportation, and training support to tenant commands and operating forces stationed at Camp Pendleton. Established to ensure the efficient functioning of the base, H&S Battalion has played a critical role in sustaining Marine Corps operations, both in garrison and during deployments. Over the years, the unit has adapted to meet the evolving needs of the Marine Corps, maintaining a tradition of excellence and service to the fleet.
10th Engineer Battalion
U.S. Army
The 10th Engineer Battalion, originally constituted in 1916, is a storied unit of the United States Army with a distinguished history of service. Throughout World War II, the battalion played a vital role in supporting combat operations across the European Theater by constructing critical bridges, clearing obstacles, and facilitating troop movements. During the Vietnam War, the 10th Engineer Battalion provided essential engineering support, including building bases, roads, and fortifications under challenging conditions. In more recent decades, the battalion has deployed in support of operations in Iraq and Afghanistan, continuing its tradition of enabling mobility, survivability, and operational success for U.S. and allied forces.
2:8 Camp Lejeune N.C.
U.S. Army
The 2nd Battalion, 8th Marines (2/8), based at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, is a distinguished infantry battalion within the 2nd Marine Division of the United States Marine Corps. Activated in 1940, 2/8 has participated in major conflicts including World War II, where they fought in key battles such as Tarawa, Saipan, and Okinawa. In more recent history, the battalion has deployed to Iraq and Afghanistan as part of Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom, conducting combat and security operations. Renowned for their motto "America's Battalion," 2/8 continues to serve as a versatile, forward-deployed force ready to respond to crises worldwide.
XXIV 24th Corps
U.S. Army
The XXIV (24th) Corps was a corps-level command of the United States Army, first activated during the American Civil War in December 1864. It played a key role in the final campaigns against the Confederacy, participating notably in the Siege of Petersburg and the subsequent occupation of Richmond, Virginia. After the Civil War, the corps was disbanded in 1866. The XXIV Corps designation was later revived during the Vietnam War, where it commanded U.S. Army ground forces in the northernmost region of South Vietnam from 1968 to 1972, playing a crucial role in major operations such as the defense of the Demilitarized Zone and the Easter Offensive of 1972.
1:509th Infantry
U.S. Army
The 1st Battalion, 509th Infantry Regiment (Airborne), traces its lineage to World War II as part of the original 509th Parachute Infantry Battalion, the first American combat paratrooper unit deployed in the European Theater. The unit earned distinction for its participation in Operation Torch (North Africa, 1942) and subsequent campaigns in Italy and Southern France, receiving multiple unit citations for valor. Reactivated and redesignated over the decades, the 1/509th Infantry has served as the Opposing Force (OPFOR) at the Joint Readiness Training Center (JRTC) at Fort Johnson (formerly Fort Polk), Louisiana, since the 1990s. Known as the "Geronimos," the battalion continues to play a critical role in preparing U.S. Army units for combat through realistic training and scenario-based exercises.
125th Signal Battalion
U.S. Army
The 125th Signal Battalion was constituted in the U.S. Army on 3 February 1942 and activated on 1 March 1942 at Camp Claiborne, Louisiana. Throughout World War II, the battalion provided vital communications support to the 25th Infantry Division during campaigns in the Pacific Theater, including Guadalcanal, Northern Solomons, and Luzon. After World War II, the unit was inactivated and reactivated several times, serving notably during the Vietnam War and later in peacekeeping and training missions. The 125th Signal Battalion was inactivated in Hawaii in 2005 as part of Army modular transformation efforts.
4TH ARMORED DIVISION
U.S. Army
The 4th Armored Division was a celebrated unit of the United States Army, activated in April 1941. Under the command of Major General John S. Wood, the division played a crucial role in World War II, spearheading General Patton’s Third Army across France following the D-Day landings. It was instrumental in the relief of Bastogne during the Battle of the Bulge, earning the nickname "Breakthrough Division." After the war, the 4th Armored Division served in Germany during the Cold War before being inactivated in 1971.
78TH ENGINEER COMBAT BATTALION
U.S. Army
The 78th Engineer Combat Battalion was activated on 1 July 1941 at Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri, as part of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. During World War II, the battalion played a vital role in the European Theater, supporting frontline units by constructing bridges, clearing obstacles, and enabling troop movements during key campaigns, including the Normandy invasion and the advance across France and Germany. The battalion earned distinction for its rapid construction of tactical bridges under enemy fire, notably during the crossing of the Rhine River. After the war, the 78th Engineer Combat Battalion continued to serve in various engineering and support capacities before eventual inactivation, leaving a legacy of technical proficiency and combat support excellence.
1:11th Infantry
U.S. Army
The 1st Battalion, 11th Infantry Regiment (1/11th Infantry) has a distinguished history within the United States Army, tracing its lineage back to its constitution in 1861 during the Civil War. The unit fought valiantly in major campaigns such as the Battle of Gettysburg and the Atlanta Campaign, earning a reputation for discipline and courage. Throughout the 20th century, 1/11th Infantry served in World War II and Vietnam, adapting to evolving combat environments and playing key roles in operations. In the modern era, the battalion is primarily associated with the U.S. Army Infantry School at Fort Moore (formerly Fort Benning), where it is responsible for training and developing future infantry leaders.
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