HHC 4th infantry divison

• Origins: The Headquarters and Headquarters Company (HHC), 4th Infantry Division traces its history to the formation of the 4th Division in 1917 during World War I at Camp Greene, North Carolina. • World War I Service: The 4th Division, including its headquarters elements, participated in major campaigns such as Aisne-Marne, St. Mihiel, and Meuse-Argonne. • D-Day Landing: The 4th Infantry Division was the first U.S. unit to land on Utah Beach during the D-Day invasion on June 6, 1944, with HHC orchestrating command and control. • Steadfast Leadership: As the nerve center of the division, HHC managed communications, intelligence, and logistics for many pivotal battles in both World Wars. • Vietnam War: The division, guided by its headquarters company, deployed to Vietnam in 1966, operating in the Central Highlands and earning 11 campaign streamers. • Modernization: In the late 1990s, the 4th Infantry Division became the Army’s first "digital division," with HHC spearheading the integration of advanced communications and battlefield technology. • Saddam Hussein Capture: In December 2003, soldiers from the 4th Infantry Division, directed from HHC, played a key role in the operation that led to the capture of Saddam Hussein. • Distinctive Insignia: The division’s green ivy leaf insignia ("IV" for "4") symbolizes tenacity and fidelity, both qualities embodied by HHC leadership. • Multiple Deployments: HHC has supported leading-edge missions in Iraq and Afghanistan, including Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom. • Legacy of Valor: The 4th Infantry Division and its HHC have earned numerous unit citations and awards, reflecting a tradition of excellence and sacrifice over more than a century of service.