1:161st Infantry

The 1st Battalion, 161st Infantry Regiment (1-161 IN), traces its origins to the Washington National Guard and has a distinguished lineage dating to the late 19th century. The unit served with valor in World War I and World War II, notably participating in the Pacific Theater, including campaigns in the Philippines and New Guinea. During the postwar era, the 1/161st Infantry was reorganized as part of the 81st Stryker Brigade Combat Team, continuing its tradition of service through deployments in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom and other missions. Today, the battalion remains an integral component of the Washington Army National Guard, upholding a legacy of readiness and dedication.