HHC 1:87th (MECH)

Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 1st Battalion, 87th Infantry Regiment (Mechanized), traces its lineage to the 87th Infantry Regiment, originally activated in 1941. The battalion saw distinguished service in World War II, most notably in the Aleutian Islands and Italy, and later served with valor during the Cold War as a mechanized infantry unit in Europe. In the post-Vietnam era, HHC 1/87th (MECH) became part of the 10th Mountain Division, adapting to evolving mechanized infantry roles and participating in numerous training exercises and deployments. The unit has since contributed to operations both at home and abroad, maintaining a reputation for readiness and excellence.