A Co 3:22 Inf USARY

• Historical Lineage: Alpha Company, 3rd Battalion, 22nd Infantry Regiment (A Co, 3/22 Inf), is part of the 22nd Infantry Regiment that dates back to 1812, originally formed for service in the War of 1812. • World War II Service: The 22nd Infantry Regiment, including its 3rd Battalion, fought heroically in WWII as part of the 4th Infantry Division, landing on Utah Beach on D-Day, June 6, 1944. • Vietnam War Distinction: A Co, 3/22 Inf served with distinction in Vietnam, participating in major operations like Operation Junction City and the May 1968 battles around Dau Tieng. • “Regulars, by God!” Motto: The regimental motto, “Regulars, by God!”, dates to the War of 1812 and is a proud battle cry for A Co and all units in the 22nd Infantry. • US Army Europe (USAREUR/USARY): In the Cold War era, 3/22 Infantry was stationed in Germany under US Army Europe (USAREUR, sometimes written informally as USARY), guarding the Fulda Gap against possible Soviet invasion. • Panama Invasion: Elements of the 22nd Infantry, including A Co, 3/22, participated in Operation Just Cause in Panama in December 1989, helping to remove Manuel Noriega from power. • Distinctive Unit Insignia: The 22nd Infantry’s unit crest features a blue and white shield with a castle and a cross, symbolizing the regiment’s long and storied service. • Medal of Honor Recipients: The 22nd Infantry Regiment has had multiple Medal of Honor recipients across its history, with soldiers from A Co, 3/22 Inf recognized for extraordinary valor in Vietnam. • Modern Deployments: In recent decades, A Co, 3/22 Inf, as part of various brigades, deployed to Iraq and Afghanistan, conducting counterinsurgency and nation-building missions. • Brotherhood and Reunions: Veterans of A Co, 3/22 Inf maintain strong ties through the 22nd Infantry Regiment Society, holding regular reunions and preserving their unit’s proud legacy.