4:502nd Infantry Berlin Brigade

The 4th Battalion, 502nd Infantry Regiment (4/502nd Infantry) was a key component of the U.S. Army Berlin Brigade during the Cold War. Activated in Berlin in 1966, the battalion was charged with defending the American sector of West Berlin, serving as a frontline deterrent against potential Warsaw Pact aggression. The unit conducted continuous training, urban defense exercises, and participated in multinational events, reinforcing NATO solidarity in the divided city. The 4/502nd remained in Berlin until its inactivation in 1994, following the end of the Cold War and the reunification of Germany.