33RD IBCT US ARMY

The 33rd Infantry Brigade Combat Team (IBCT) is a unit of the Illinois Army National Guard, tracing its lineage back to the 33rd Infantry Division which served with distinction in World War I and World War II. Reorganized as a brigade in the early 21st century, the 33rd IBCT has participated in numerous training and operational deployments, including missions in Afghanistan as part of Operation Enduring Freedom. The brigade specializes in light infantry operations, providing rapid deployment capabilities for both federal missions abroad and state emergency responses at home. Throughout its history, the 33rd IBCT has upheld a legacy of service and adaptability, embodying the motto "Golden Cross."