HHC 2nd Bdg. 1st Inf. Div

• Unit Overview: HHC, 2nd Brigade, 1st Infantry Division (often called "Dagger Brigade") serves as the Headquarters and Headquarters Company, providing command and control for the brigade's elements. • World War II Service: The 2nd Brigade traces its lineage to the original units of the 1st Infantry Division, which landed at Omaha Beach on D-Day, June 6, 1944, and fought across Europe. • Vietnam War: Elements of the 2nd Brigade, 1st Infantry Division served in Vietnam from 1965 to 1970, earning a reputation for effective jungle warfare. • Gulf War Deployment: HHC, 2nd Brigade deployed during Operation Desert Storm in 1991, helping to liberate Kuwait as part of the "Big Red One." • Nickname – Dagger Brigade: The brigade's nickname, "Dagger," symbolizes its offensive spirit and quick-striking capability. • Operation Iraqi Freedom: The 2nd Brigade, with HHC at its helm, deployed to Iraq multiple times, including in 2004 and 2006, focusing on stability operations and combat missions. • Decorated History: The 1st Infantry Division, including its 2nd Brigade, has earned 20 campaign streamers and multiple unit citations for valor and meritorious service. • Modernization Efforts: The brigade has been at the forefront of Army modernization, fielding new equipment and developing tactics for armored and mechanized infantry operations. • Humanitarian Missions: Besides combat, HHC, 2nd Brigade has participated in humanitarian and disaster relief missions, both abroad and in the United States. • Home Station: The 2nd Brigade, 1st Infantry Division is primarily stationed at Fort Riley, Kansas, a historic Army post with deep ties to the division's heritage.