29th Infantry

• The 29th Infantry Division was originally formed in 1917 during World War I as a part of the National Guard. • During World War II, the 29th Infantry Division played a significant role in the D-Day invasion on June 6, 1944, landing on Omaha Beach. • One of the most famous units within the 29th Infantry Division was the 116th Infantry Regiment, known as the "Bedford Boys" due to the large number of soldiers from Bedford, Virginia who served in the regiment. • The 29th Infantry Division earned the nickname "Blue and Gray" because its soldiers came from both the Northern and Southern states. • The division's shoulder sleeve insignia features a blue and gray yin-yang symbol to represent the unity of Soldiers from the North and South. • The 29th Infantry Division participated in the Battle of St. Lo during World War II, where they suffered heavy casualties but succeeded in breaking through German defenses. • In 1945, the 29th Infantry Division played a key role in the capture of the Ludendorff Bridge at Remagen, a critical crossing point over the Rhine River. • After World War II, the 29th Infantry Division was reorganized as a National Guard division and served in various conflicts, including the Korean War and the War on Terror. • The 29th Infantry Division's motto is "29, Let's Go!", which reflects their readiness for combat. • Today, the 29th Infantry Division is headquartered in Fort Belvoir, Virginia and continues to serve as a key component of the Army National Guard.