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172nd Infantry Brigade, 4th Battallion , 23rd Inf.

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172nd Infantry Brigade, 4th Battallion , 23rd Inf.

U.S. Army

The 4th Battalion, 23rd Infantry Regiment, known as "Tomahawks," has a distinguished history as part of the 172nd Infantry Brigade. Activated in World War II, the battalion fought valiantly in the Pacific Theater, particularly in the Aleutian Islands and the Philippines. During the Cold War, it was stationed in Alaska, emphasizing Arctic warfare training and readiness. In the 21st century, the 4-23rd Infantry deployed multiple times to Iraq and Afghanistan, providing security, conducting counterinsurgency operations, and supporting stability missions as part of the 172nd Infantry Brigade.

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Origins: The 4th Battalion, 23rd Infantry Regiment traces its lineage back to 1866, making it one of the oldest active units in the U.S. Army.
Nickname: The 23rd Infantry Regiment is nicknamed "Tomahawks," a reference to the Native American weapon and the unit's historic insignia.
World War II Valor: The battalion fought bravely in the Aleutian Islands, Normandy, Northern France, Rhineland, Ardennes-Alsace, and Central Europe campaigns.
Korean War Heroism: The 23rd Infantry earned distinction at the Battle of Chipyong-ni in 1951, where it withstood a massive Chinese assault in one of the Korean War’s most celebrated defensive actions.
Vietnam Deployment: The 4th Battalion served in Vietnam, participating in major operations and earning several unit citations for its actions.
Stryker Transformation: In the early 2000s, the 4-23 Infantry was transformed into a Stryker Infantry Battalion, joining the 172nd Stryker Brigade Combat Team based in Alaska.
Extended Iraq Deployment: The battalion was part of the 172nd's record-breaking 16-month deployment to Iraq in 2005-2006, one of the longest tours of any Army unit since World War II.
Combat Action in Mosul: During its Iraq deployment, the 4-23rd fought in Mosul, helping to stabilize the city during the height of the insurgency.
Distinctive Unit Insignia: The 23rd Infantry Regimental insignia features a blue shield and tomahawk, symbolizing the unit’s strength and readiness.
Decorations: The battalion has received numerous awards including Presidential Unit Citations, Valorous Unit Awards, and foreign decorations for gallantry and service.

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172nd Infantry Brigade, 4th Battallion , 23rd Inf.

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Thomas "Tim Venables

U.S. Army Veteran · 1978 - 1982

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Art Miller

U.S. Army Military Retiree

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MICHAEL HANKERSON

U.S. Army · 1978 - 1984

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Douglas Tollerud

U.S. Army · 1975 - 1981

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About 172nd Infantry Brigade, 4th Battallion , 23rd Inf.

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Historical Facts

Origins: The 4th Battalion, 23rd Infantry Regiment traces its lineage back to 1866, making it one of the oldest active units in the U.S. Army.
Nickname: The 23rd Infantry Regiment is nicknamed "Tomahawks," a reference to the Native American weapon and the unit's historic insignia.
World War II Valor: The battalion fought bravely in the Aleutian Islands, Normandy, Northern France, Rhineland, Ardennes-Alsace, and Central Europe campaigns.
Korean War Heroism: The 23rd Infantry earned distinction at the Battle of Chipyong-ni in 1951, where it withstood a massive Chinese assault in one of the Korean War’s most celebrated defensive actions.
Vietnam Deployment: The 4th Battalion served in Vietnam, participating in major operations and earning several unit citations for its actions.
Stryker Transformation: In the early 2000s, the 4-23 Infantry was transformed into a Stryker Infantry Battalion, joining the 172nd Stryker Brigade Combat Team based in Alaska.
Extended Iraq Deployment: The battalion was part of the 172nd's record-breaking 16-month deployment to Iraq in 2005-2006, one of the longest tours of any Army unit since World War II.
Combat Action in Mosul: During its Iraq deployment, the 4-23rd fought in Mosul, helping to stabilize the city during the height of the insurgency.
Distinctive Unit Insignia: The 23rd Infantry Regimental insignia features a blue shield and tomahawk, symbolizing the unit’s strength and readiness.
Decorations: The battalion has received numerous awards including Presidential Unit Citations, Valorous Unit Awards, and foreign decorations for gallantry and service.