184th infantry

• Origins in the California National Guard: The 184th Infantry Regiment traces its lineage to the California National Guard, where it was first organized in the late 19th century. • World War II Service: The 184th Infantry Regiment was federally activated for World War II and assigned to the 7th Infantry Division, seeing extensive combat in the Pacific Theater. • Battle of Kwajalein: The 184th participated in the assault on Kwajalein Atoll in the Marshall Islands in January 1944, one of the first American landings in the central Pacific drive. • Battle of Leyte: The unit played a key role in the liberation of the Philippines during the Battle of Leyte in 1944, aiding in the defeat of entrenched Japanese forces. • Okinawa Campaign: The regiment fought in the bloody Battle of Okinawa in 1945, one of the last and most ferocious battles of World War II. • Decorations and Honors: The 184th Infantry received multiple Presidential Unit Citations and campaign streamers for its service during World War II. • Postwar Inactivation and Reactivation: After WWII, the regiment was inactivated but later reorganized within the California Army National Guard, reflecting changes in military structure. • Service in Operation Iraqi Freedom: In 2005-2006, the 1st Battalion, 184th Infantry served in Iraq, conducting combat and security operations in Baghdad, and earned the Valorous Unit Award for its actions. • Modern Roles: Today, the 184th Infantry Regiment continues to serve as part of the 79th Infantry Brigade Combat Team, California Army National Guard, with missions including homeland security and overseas deployments. • Motto and Insignia: The regiment's motto is "Una Bunda" (Together), and its distinctive unit insignia features a grizzly bear, symbolizing its California heritage.