1:18th Infantry

The 1st Battalion, 18th Infantry Regiment (1/18th Infantry), known as the "Vanguards," was constituted in 1861 and has a storied history within the U.S. Army. The unit fought in major conflicts including the Civil War, World War I, and World War II, earning campaign streamers for service in Europe and North Africa. During the Cold War, 1/18th Infantry was stationed in Germany as part of the U.S. commitment to NATO, and later deployed to the Balkans, Iraq, and Afghanistan in the 21st century. The battalion continues to serve as part of the 2nd Armored Brigade Combat Team, 1st Infantry Division, upholding its legacy of excellence and readiness.