99th ARCOM

• Origins: The 99th Army Reserve Command (ARCOM) traces its lineage back to the famed 99th Infantry Division, which served with distinction in World War II, particularly during the Battle of the Bulge. • Cold War Activation: The 99th ARCOM was activated in 1967 as part of a major reorganization of the U.S. Army Reserve, headquartered at Fort Indiantown Gap, Pennsylvania. • Regional Role: The unit commanded Army Reserve units across five states in the mid-Atlantic region, providing key support and readiness during the Cold War. • Distinctive Patch: The 99th ARCOM inherited the "Checkerboard" shoulder sleeve insignia from the WWII 99th Infantry Division, featuring a blue and white pattern. • Civic Engagement: Besides military training, the 99th ARCOM supported local communities through disaster relief operations and public service projects in its region. • Desert Storm Contributions: During Operation Desert Storm in 1991, units under the 99th ARCOM provided vital logistical and personnel support overseas. • Transformation: In 1996, as part of an Army Reserve restructuring, the 99th ARCOM was inactivated and reorganized as the 99th Regional Support Command. • Veterans’ Legacy: Veterans of the 99th ARCOM and its predecessor, the 99th Infantry Division, remain active in reunions and maintaining the unit's historical legacy. • Hall of Fame: The 99th Division/ARCOM has a museum and monument at Fort Indiantown Gap, Pennsylvania, dedicated to its service and soldiers. • “Battle Babies:” The nickname “Battle Babies,” given to the original 99th Infantry Division, carried over in spirit to the 99th ARCOM, symbolizing determination and resilience.