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5-15CAV. 1ST ARMORED TRAINING BRIGADE FORT KNOX KY
U.S. Army
5:28th FA
U.S. Army
The 5th Battalion, 28th Field Artillery Regiment (5/28th FA) was constituted on July 5, 1918, as part of the National Army and assigned to the 10th Division during World War I. Reactivated during the Vietnam War, the 5/28th FA served with distinction as a self-propelled artillery unit, providing critical fire support for infantry operations and earning several campaign streamers. Throughout its service, the battalion demonstrated adaptability by participating in both conventional and counterinsurgency missions. The unit was eventually inactivated, but its legacy continues through the honors and traditions upheld by the 28th Field Artillery Regiment.
501 MILITARY INTELLIGENCE
U.S. Army
501st FSB
U.S. Army
The 501st Forward Support Battalion (FSB) was a key logistics unit in the U.S. Army, originally assigned to the 1st Brigade, 1st Armored Division. Activated in the late 20th century, the 501st FSB provided comprehensive support in areas such as supply, maintenance, and medical services to its brigade’s combat units. The battalion played a vital role during Operation Iraqi Freedom, ensuring frontline troops received essential resources and support under challenging conditions. In later years, as part of Army modular transformation, the 501st FSB was reorganized and redesignated to better meet the evolving needs of modern military operations.
501ST SIG
U.S. Army
501st signal
U.S. Army
502d S&T Batallion 2d Armored Division
U.S. Army
The 502d Supply and Transportation Battalion was a key logistics unit within the 2d Armored Division of the United States Army. Activated during the post-World War II era, the battalion provided essential supply, maintenance, and transportation support to the division’s combat operations. Throughout the Cold War, the 502d S&T Battalion played a vital role in exercises and deployments in Europe, ensuring the rapid mobility and sustainment of armored forces. The unit continued its mission until the 2d Armored Division’s inactivation in the early 1990s, marking the end of its distinguished service.
502ND AG COMPANY
U.S. Army
503 AIRBORNE
U.S. Army
503rd fwd support battalion
U.S. Army
The 503rd Forward Support Battalion (FSB) was activated as part of the U.S. Army's efforts to provide dedicated logistical and sustainment support to combat brigades. Traditionally assigned to the 3rd Brigade, 2nd Infantry Division, the battalion played a crucial role in operations by delivering maintenance, supply, and medical services directly to front-line units. Throughout its history, the 503rd FSB supported numerous training exercises and deployments, including overseas assignments in Korea, where it contributed to deterrence and readiness on the peninsula. The battalion was eventually reflagged or reorganized as part of the Army's transformation to modular Brigade Support Battalions in the mid-2000s, continuing its legacy of support under a new designation.
503RD S-T
U.S. Army
505TH PIR
U.S. Army
507TH MED CO (AA)
U.S. Army
508th Artillary Detachment
U.S. Army
The 508th Artillery Detachment was a United States Army unit activated during the Cold War to support NATO operations in Europe. Assigned to the U.S. Army Europe and often stationed in West Germany, the detachment was responsible for the custody, maintenance, and potential employment of nuclear-capable artillery systems in cooperation with allied forces. Its primary mission was to provide technical expertise and ensure the readiness of nuclear warheads for use by host nation artillery units, enhancing NATO’s deterrence posture against the Warsaw Pact. The 508th played a key role in the integrated defense strategy of the alliance until it was inactivated as part of arms reduction agreements and the drawdown of U.S. nuclear forces in Europe in the late 1980s and early 1990s.
509
U.S. Army
509th Airborne
U.S. Army
The 509th Airborne traces its origins to World War II as the 509th Parachute Infantry Battalion, renowned for being the first American unit to conduct a combat parachute jump during the invasion of North Africa in 1942. The unit later participated in the invasions of Italy and Southern France, earning distinction for its bravery and effectiveness in airborne operations. After the war, the 509th underwent several reorganizations, eventually becoming part of the modern 509th Infantry Regiment, an elite airborne unit within the U.S. Army. Today, the 509th continues its proud legacy as a key component of the 173rd Airborne Brigade, maintaining readiness for rapid deployment and specialized missions worldwide.
509TH RRG
U.S. Army
509TH SIG BN
U.S. Army
50th Gen. Hosp., CENTCOM CT
U.S. Army
The 50th General Hospital (50th Gen. Hosp.) is a U.S. Army medical unit with a distinguished history of providing comprehensive healthcare support to deployed forces. During operations under U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM), the 50th Gen. Hosp. has been tasked with delivering critical medical care, including surgery and trauma treatment, to service members in combat zones. Its personnel have supported multiple contingencies and humanitarian missions, adapting to evolving threats and medical challenges in the CENTCOM area of responsibility. The unit’s commitment to excellence has made it an essential asset in maintaining force readiness and saving lives on the front lines.
511TH MI CO
U.S. Army
512TH QM CO
U.S. Army
512th Transportation
U.S. Army
The 512th Transportation Company traces its origins to World War II, when it was first activated to support U.S. Army operations in the European Theater. Throughout its history, the 512th has provided critical logistical and transportation support, ensuring the rapid movement of troops, equipment, and supplies. The unit has participated in major conflicts, including the Korean and Vietnam Wars, and has supported numerous humanitarian and peacekeeping missions worldwide. Today, the 512th Transportation Company remains a vital asset, embodying a proud legacy of service and adaptability in meeting the Army’s evolving logistical needs.
512TH USAAG
U.S. Army
514TH MP CO
U.S. Army