8TH INFANTRY DIVISION

The 8th Infantry Division is a unit of the United States Army that was first activated during World War I. It has participated in many major conflicts, including World War II, the Korean War, and the Gulf War. The division is known for its distinctive shoulder sleeve insignia, which features a blue and gold octofoil. Currently, the 8th Infantry Division is inactive, having been deactivated in 1992 as part of the post-Cold War drawdown of the US military.