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The 2nd Battalion, 137th Infantry Regiment (2BN-137IN) and the 3rd Battalion, 144th Infantry Regiment (3BN-144IN) are distinguished units within the United States Army National Guard. The 2-137 Infantry traces its lineage to Kansas, where it has served in both World Wars, the Korean War, and more recently in operations in Iraq and Afghanistan. The 3-144 Infantry, based in Texas, has a rich heritage dating back to the 19th century, with service in the Mexican Border Expedition, both World Wars, and deployments in support of the Global War on Terrorism. Both battalions exemplify the tradition of citizen-soldiers, maintaining readiness for both state and federal missions.