3:41 2nd Armored Division

• Origins: The 3rd Battalion, 41st Infantry Regiment (3/41), was originally constituted in 1917 and has served in various forms throughout U.S. military history. • Nickname: The battalion is famously known as the "Straight and Stalwart" battalion, a motto that reflects its proud heritage and esprit de corps. • 2nd Armored Division: 3/41 Infantry was an integral part of the U.S. Army’s famed 2nd Armored Division, also known as "Hell on Wheels," which saw action in World War II, the Cold War, and Operation Desert Storm. • Cold War Service: During the Cold War, 3/41 Infantry was stationed in Germany as part of NATO forces, helping deter Soviet aggression in Europe. • Desert Storm: In the Gulf War, 3/41 Infantry spearheaded the 2nd Armored Division's advance, earning distinction for its rapid and effective combat performance, including the famous "Battle of 73 Easting." • Task Force Iron: During Operation Desert Storm, 3/41 formed the core of "Task Force Iron," leading some of the division’s deepest penetrations into Iraqi territory. • Decorations: The battalion has received numerous awards, including the Presidential Unit Citation and Valorous Unit Awards, for exceptional heroism and performance. • Deactivation: After the Cold War, the 2nd Armored Division and its units, including 3/41 Infantry, were inactivated as part of the Army's post-Cold War drawdown in the mid-1990s. • Veteran Pride: Veterans of 3/41 maintain strong connections, with reunions and online communities preserving the unit’s legacy and stories. • Legacy: The lineage of 3/41 Infantry lives on through successor units and continues to inspire Army infantrymen with its storied history and traditions.