7th Infantry Hq Company

• Origins: The 7th Infantry Division, often associated with its Headquarters Company (HHC), was first activated in 1917 during World War I at Camp Wheeler, Georgia. • Nickname: The division is famously nicknamed the "Hourglass Division" due to its distinctive shoulder sleeve insignia. • WWII Service: The 7th Infantry Division HQ Company played a pivotal role in the Aleutian Islands Campaign, helping to remove Japanese forces from American territory. • Korean War: During the Korean War, the 7th Infantry Division and its HQ Company were among the first U.S. units to reach the Yalu River, the border with China. • Panama Invasion: The division's HQ Company participated in Operation Just Cause in 1989, aiding in the removal of Panamanian leader Manuel Noriega. • Humanitarian Missions: In the early 1990s, the 7th Infantry Division HQ Company supported disaster relief operations in California after major earthquakes. • Deactivation and Reactivation: The division has been deactivated and reactivated multiple times, most recently reactivating at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington, in 2012. • Training Focus: The HQ Company oversees training for light infantry tactics, mountain warfare, and rapid deployment, preparing units for a wide range of missions. • Notable Leaders: Several prominent generals, including General David Petraeus, have served in or alongside the 7th Infantry Division HQ Company during their careers. • Modern Role: Today, the 7th Infantry Division HQ Company provides command and control for subordinate brigades, ensuring operational readiness for missions at home and abroad.