HHQ1st brigade 5th infantry

The Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 1st Brigade, 5th Infantry Division (HHQ 1st Brigade, 5th Infantry) traces its lineage to the storied 5th Infantry Division, originally activated in 1917 during World War I. The brigade participated in major campaigns in both World Wars, earning distinction for its actions in the Meuse-Argonne Offensive and later during the Normandy breakout in World War II. Reactivated and reorganized during the Vietnam War, the 1st Brigade served with valor, conducting operations along the demilitarized zone and in the Mekong Delta. Throughout its history, HHQ 1st Brigade has exemplified the division's motto, "Red Diamond," reflecting its enduring legacy of courage and service.