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About 6th Army Ft. Huachuca, AZ

The 6th Army, originally activated in 1943 during World War II, played a pivotal role in the Pacific Theater, participating in major campaigns such as the liberation of the Philippines. After the war, the 6th Army became a key Army headquarters responsible for training and operations within the western United States. For many years, its headquarters was located at the Presidio of San Francisco before being moved to Fort Huachuca, Arizona. At Fort Huachuca, the 6th Army continued its tradition of excellence, overseeing readiness and support for Army units throughout the southwestern United States until its inactivation in 1995.

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Sammy Lacey

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Boot Camp

Company C 1st Bn. 38th Inf. Regt. • U.S. Army • 1989

1980

101st airborne division • U.S. Army

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82nd Airborne • U.S. Army • 2018

About 6th Army Ft. Huachuca, AZ

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Historical Facts

• Origins in WWII: The 6th Army was originally activated during World War II and played a significant role in the Pacific Theater. • Nickname "Alamo Force": The 6th Army earned the nickname "Alamo Force" during its campaigns in New Guinea and the Philippines. • Commanded by General Krueger: Lieutenant General Walter Krueger led the 6th Army through many of its most important operations in the Pacific. • Luzon Liberation: The 6th Army was instrumental in the liberation of Luzon, the largest island in the Philippines, in 1945. • Post-War Inactivation and Reactivation: After WWII, the 6th Army was inactivated in 1946, later reactivated in the United States for various missions. • Headquarters at Ft. Huachuca: In recent decades, the 6th Army's headquarters has been located at Fort Huachuca, Arizona, a post known for its intelligence and communications training. • Support Role: The 6th Army at Fort Huachuca provides support to U.S. Army units in the western United States, including training and administrative oversight. • Legacy of Integration: Fort Huachuca, the home of the 6th Army, has a legacy as the base for the Buffalo Soldiers, some of the first African-American regiments in the regular U.S. Army. • Exercises and Readiness: The 6th Army has been involved in numerous large-scale training exercises to ensure the readiness and effectiveness of Army units in its region. • Modern Missions: Today, the 6th Army (U.S. Army North - ARNORTH) focuses on homeland defense, disaster response, and support to civil authorities, reflecting its evolving mission since WWII.