About this Unit
The 3rd Battalion, 25th Infantry Regiment (3/25th Infantry) traces its lineage to the storied 25th Infantry Regiment, originally formed in 1866 as one of the U.S. Army’s Buffalo Soldier units. Over the decades, the battalion and its parent regiment participated in numerous significant campaigns, including the Indian Wars, the Philippine-American War, and World War II’s Pacific operations. Reactivated and reorganized multiple times, elements of the 3/25th Infantry have also served with distinction in the Korean and Vietnam Wars, as well as more recent deployments in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom. Throughout its history, the battalion has earned a reputation for resilience and valor in the face of adversity.
Historical Facts
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Formation and Lineage: The 3rd Battalion, 25th Infantry Regiment (3/25th Infantry) traces its roots back to the post-Civil War era, originally formed as part of the famed "Buffalo Soldiers" regiments in 1866.
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Buffalo Soldiers Legacy: The 25th Infantry Regiment, including its 3rd Battalion, was one of the original regiments of African American soldiers in the Regular Army, known for their service in the Indian Wars, Spanish-American War, and beyond.
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Spanish-American War Service: Elements of the 25th Infantry fought bravely in Cuba during the Spanish-American War, notably at the Battle of El Caney and the Siege of Santiago.
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Philippine-American War: The regiment participated in the Philippine Insurrection, fighting guerrilla forces and helping secure American control over the islands.
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World War II Assignments: The 25th Infantry Regiment, including the 3rd Battalion, served in the Pacific Theater, notably in New Guinea and the Philippines, contributing to the Allied victory.
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Korean War Actions: The 3/25th Infantry fought with distinction during the Korean War, participating in several major battles, including the defense of the Pusan Perimeter and the push toward the Yalu River.
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Integration and Reorganization: The Army integrated its units in 1951, and the 25th Infantry Regiment's battalions, including 3/25th, saw changes in personnel and structure, ending the era of segregated units.
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Vietnam War and Beyond: The 25th Infantry Regiment was inactivated in 1957, and its battalions, including the 3rd, were later reactivated in various forms, with some elements serving in Vietnam as part of other regiments and divisions.
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Modern Era and Assignments: The 3rd Battalion, 25th Infantry has been reactivated and inactivated multiple times, most recently serving as part of the 1st Stryker Brigade Combat Team, 25th Infantry Division, based in Alaska.
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Current Missions: In its modern form, 3/25th Infantry operates Stryker vehicles and focuses on rapid mobility, Arctic warfare training, and supporting U.S. Army missions in the Pacific and Arctic regions.
