HHC 3:15th Infantry U.S.Army

• Historic Lineage: HHC 3rd Battalion, 15th Infantry Regiment ("HHC 3/15th Infantry") traces its lineage back to 1861, making it one of the oldest continuously serving infantry units in the U.S. Army. • World War II Valor: The 3rd Battalion, 15th Infantry played a key role in the Anzio landings and the liberation of Rome, later earning a Presidential Unit Citation for gallantry at the Colmar Pocket in France. • Audie Murphy’s Fame: The 15th Infantry is renowned as the regiment where Audie Murphy, the most decorated U.S. soldier of WWII, served with distinction. • Korean War Heroics: The battalion fought valiantly at the Battle of Pork Chop Hill and the Iron Triangle, earning several unit commendations. • Cold War Service: Stationed in Germany during much of the Cold War, HHC 3/15th helped guard the Fulda Gap, a vital NATO defense point against potential Soviet aggression. • Operation Desert Storm: The battalion deployed to Southwest Asia in 1990-91, participating in the liberation of Kuwait as part of the 24th Infantry Division (Mechanized). • 9/11 and Global War on Terror: Since 2001, HHC 3/15th Infantry has deployed multiple times to Iraq and Afghanistan, conducting counterinsurgency and stability operations. • "Can Do" Motto: The regiment’s motto, "Can Do," reflects the unit's reputation for resilience and accomplishment in difficult missions. • Distinctive Unit Insignia: The 15th Infantry’s crest features a Chinese dragon, commemorating the unit’s service in the China Relief Expedition during the Boxer Rebellion. • Community and Camaraderie: HHC (Headquarters and Headquarters Company) serves as the command and control element, fostering unit cohesion and supporting the battalion’s operations, ceremonies, and traditions at Fort Stewart, Georgia.