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2:69th Armor
U.S. Army
The 2nd Battalion, 69th Armor Regiment (2/69 Armor) is a distinguished armored battalion of the United States Army, first activated in 1940. It saw significant combat during World War II, including campaigns in North Africa and Europe. During the Vietnam War, 2/69 Armor earned recognition for its actions as part of the 3rd Brigade, 4th Infantry Division, engaging in armored operations throughout the Central Highlands. In recent decades, the battalion has deployed to both Iraq and Afghanistan, continuing its tradition of excellence as part of the 3rd Infantry Division.
2:92nd FA
U.S. Army
The 2nd Battalion, 92nd Field Artillery (2/92nd FA) has a distinguished history within the United States Army. Activated during World War II, the battalion provided critical artillery support in the European Theater, contributing to key Allied victories. During the Vietnam War, 2/92nd FA was deployed as a towed 155mm artillery unit, supporting infantry and armored operations in the Central Highlands from 1966 to 1972. The battalion earned commendations for its performance and adaptability in challenging combat environments before its eventual inactivation.
20th Combat Engineer Battalion
U.S. Army
The 20th Combat Engineer Battalion was first constituted on 11 December 1935 in the Regular Army and activated on 1 July 1940 at Fort Benning, Georgia. During World War II, the battalion provided crucial engineer support in the European Theater, participating in campaigns such as Normandy, Northern France, Rhineland, Ardennes-Alsace, and Central Europe. After the war, the 20th continued to serve with distinction, supporting U.S. Army operations during the Cold War and later in Operation Desert Storm. The battalion was inactivated on 15 October 1993 at Fort Campbell, Kentucky, after decades of dedicated service in combat engineering roles.
501st Transportation Company
U.S. Army
The 501st Transportation Company is a distinguished unit within the United States Army with a long-standing history of logistical excellence. Activated during World War II, the company played a crucial role in transporting troops, equipment, and supplies across the European Theater, directly supporting frontline operations. Over the decades, the 501st has participated in numerous conflicts, including the Korean and Vietnam Wars, continuing its legacy of providing vital transportation support. In recent years, the unit has been deployed in support of Operations Iraqi Freedom and Enduring Freedom, ensuring mobility and sustainment for U.S. and allied forces.
549th MP Co.
U.S. Army
The 549th Military Police Company (MP Co.), known as the “Dragon Fighters,” was originally constituted on 15 July 1942 and activated at Fort Ontario, New York. During World War II, the unit provided critical military police support in the European Theater, contributing to law enforcement, security, and prisoner-of-war operations. Over the decades, the 549th MP Co. has deployed to various locations, including Panama during Operation Just Cause, the Balkans, Iraq, and Afghanistan, in support of both combat and peacekeeping missions. Today, the unit remains an integral part of the 385th Military Police Battalion, stationed at Fort Stewart, Georgia, continuing its legacy of discipline, protection, and service.
66th Military Intelligence
U.S. Army
The **66th Military Intelligence Brigade** traces its origins to World War II, when it was constituted as the 66th Counter Intelligence Corps Detachment in 1944. The unit played a significant role in providing intelligence support to U.S. Army operations in the European Theater. Over the decades, the brigade evolved, expanding its mission to include signals intelligence, counterintelligence, and electronic warfare. Today, the 66th Military Intelligence Brigade is stationed in Wiesbaden, Germany, where it supports U.S. Army Europe and Africa with advanced intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance capabilities.
724th Maintenance Bn
U.S. Army
The 724th Maintenance Battalion was a U.S. Army unit responsible for providing essential maintenance support to divisional equipment and vehicles. Activated during the Cold War era, the battalion was assigned to the 24th Infantry Division, ensuring operational readiness of armored and mechanized forces. The 724th deployed in support of NATO operations in Europe and participated in large-scale training exercises to maintain combat effectiveness. Throughout its service, the battalion earned recognition for its technical expertise and vital role in sustaining the division’s combat capabilities.
92ND ENGINEERS
U.S. Army
ARMOR
U.S. Army
DENTAC
U.S. Army
The United States Army Dental Activity (DENTAC) units were established to provide comprehensive dental care to soldiers and military beneficiaries, ensuring the dental readiness of Army personnel worldwide. Originating in the 1970s, DENTACs operate at major Army installations, serving as the local command for dental treatment facilities and personnel. Their mission encompasses routine dental care, emergency services, and deployment support, directly contributing to overall force health protection. Over the decades, DENTACs have adapted to advances in dental medicine and operational requirements, playing a vital role in preserving the Army’s combat effectiveness and quality of life.
Special Forces
U.S. Army
The term "Special Forces" most commonly refers to the United States Army Special Forces, also known as the Green Berets. Established in 1952, this elite unit was created to conduct unconventional warfare, foreign internal defense, direct action, and counter-terrorism missions. The Green Berets gained prominence during the Vietnam War for their expertise in guerrilla tactics and working alongside indigenous forces. Over the decades, they have played crucial roles in conflicts around the world, including Afghanistan and Iraq, embodying the motto "De Oppresso Liber"—to free the oppressed.
US Army Security Agency
U.S. Army
The US Army Security Agency (ASA) was established in 1945 as the Army’s primary signals intelligence and electronic warfare organization, inheriting its mission from the World War II-era Signal Intelligence Service. Throughout the Cold War, the ASA played a crucial role in intercepting and analyzing enemy communications, particularly against the Soviet Union and its allies. ASA personnel served worldwide, including significant deployments during the Korean and Vietnam Wars, often operating in highly secretive and hazardous conditions. In 1977, the ASA was disbanded and its functions were merged into the newly formed US Army Intelligence and Security Command (INSCOM), marking the end of the agency as a separate entity.
WHCA
U.S. Army
1:157th Infantry
U.S. Army
The 1st Battalion, 157th Infantry Regiment (1-157th IN) traces its lineage back to the Colorado National Guard, originally organized in 1860. The unit served with distinction during World War II as part of the 45th Infantry Division, participating in major campaigns in Sicily, Italy, France, and Germany. In the postwar era, the battalion has supported both state and federal missions, including overseas deployments in support of the Global War on Terrorism. Today, 1-157th Infantry continues to serve as a key component of the Colorado Army National Guard, upholding a proud tradition of service and sacrifice.
101st Abn., 2:327 Inf.
U.S. Army
The 2nd Battalion, 327th Infantry Regiment ("No Slack"), is a distinguished unit of the 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault), known for its exceptional combat history. Activated during World War II, the battalion fought valiantly in major campaigns, including Normandy, Operation Market Garden, and the Battle of the Bulge. During the Vietnam War, the 2/327th earned a reputation for its fierce fighting and received multiple decorations for valor. In recent decades, the battalion has deployed to Iraq and Afghanistan, continuing its legacy of airborne and air assault operations in support of U.S. military objectives.
2:67th ADA
U.S. Army
The 2nd Battalion, 67th Air Defense Artillery Regiment (2/67th ADA) traces its lineage to the formation of the 67th Coast Artillery in 1918. Reactivated and redesignated multiple times throughout the 20th century, the 2/67th ADA specialized in air defense, operating surface-to-air missile systems such as the HAWK and later, the Patriot. The unit played a key role during the Cold War, providing air defense coverage for U.S. and allied forces in Europe, particularly in Germany. The battalion earned distinctions for its readiness and participated in numerous NATO exercises before its inactivation in the post-Cold War drawdown.
2:78th FA
U.S. Army
The 2nd Battalion, 78th Field Artillery Regiment (2/78th FA) traces its origins to the 78th Field Artillery, which was first constituted in the National Army in 1917 and assigned to the 6th Division during World War I. The 2/78th FA has a distinguished lineage, serving in various forms throughout the 20th century, including training and support roles during World War II and the Cold War era. In the modern era, 2/78th FA has primarily functioned as a training battalion at Fort Sill, Oklahoma, responsible for developing and instructing soldiers in field artillery skills. The unit upholds a proud tradition of excellence, contributing significantly to the readiness and effectiveness of the U.S. Army’s Field Artillery forces.
32ND ADCOM
U.S. Army
3rd Armored Divison
U.S. Army
The 3rd Armored Division, known as the "Spearhead" Division, was activated in 1941 and played a pivotal role in World War II, spearheading the Allied advance from Normandy through France and into Germany. The division was instrumental in the liberation of several key towns and was among the first U.S. units to enter Cologne in 1945. During the Cold War, the 3rd Armored was stationed in West Germany as part of NATO forces, serving as a frontline deterrent against Soviet aggression. The division participated in Operation Desert Storm in 1991, leading the ground assault into Iraq, before being inactivated in 1992 as part of post-Cold War drawdowns.
525 MI GROUP
U.S. Army
MOTOR POOL
U.S. Army
UNSURE
U.S. Army
1140th COMBAT ENG NG
U.S. Army
The 1140th Combat Engineer Battalion (1140th COMBAT ENG NG) is a unit of the Missouri Army National Guard with a distinguished history of service. Established in 1921, the battalion has provided vital engineering support, including construction, demolition, and route clearance, in both peacetime and combat operations. The 1140th has deployed overseas in support of major operations such as Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom, where its soldiers built infrastructure and ensured mobility for allied forces. In addition, the battalion has played a crucial role in domestic disaster response, assisting with flood control and recovery efforts throughout Missouri.
123 MAINTENANCE BN. GERMANY
U.S. Army
The 123rd Maintenance Battalion was a key support unit within the U.S. Army, stationed in Germany during the Cold War era. Its primary mission was to provide maintenance and logistical support to combat units, ensuring operational readiness of vehicles, weapons, and equipment. The battalion participated in numerous training exercises and NATO operations, contributing to the defense posture of U.S. forces in Europe. Through its dedicated service, the 123rd Maintenance Battalion played a vital role in sustaining the effectiveness of American military operations in Germany.