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34th Engineer Battalion
U.S. Army
The 34th Engineer Battalion was originally constituted on 1 July 1940 in the Regular Army and activated at Fort Benning, Georgia. During World War II, the unit served with distinction in the European Theater, participating in campaigns such as Normandy, Northern France, Rhineland, and Central Europe, providing critical combat engineering support. After the war, the battalion underwent several inactivations and reactivations, adapting to evolving Army missions and requirements. In more recent years, the 34th Engineer Battalion has supported operations in the Global War on Terrorism, demonstrating its enduring commitment to mobility, survivability, and mission success for Army forces.
51st Signal Corps
U.S. Army
The 51st Signal Corps is a communications unit within the armed forces, established to provide critical signal support for command and control operations. Formed during World War II, the corps played a vital role in maintaining secure and reliable communications across various theaters of war. Over the decades, the 51st Signal Corps has adapted to advancements in technology, supporting both peacetime missions and combat operations. Today, the unit continues to ensure effective information flow, enabling successful coordination for modern military operations.
709th MP Battalion
U.S. Army
The 709th Military Police Battalion was activated on 9 May 1942 at Camp Niantic, Connecticut, during World War II. It participated in the Normandy landings and subsequent European campaigns, providing critical military police support throughout France, Belgium, and Germany. After the war, the battalion remained in Europe, becoming a key element of U.S. Army Europe’s law enforcement and security operations. Today, the 709th MP Battalion is headquartered in Germany and continues to provide military police support across Europe, upholding its longstanding mission of security, order, and discipline.
728th MP
U.S. Army
The 728th Military Police Battalion (MP), originally activated in 1942, has a distinguished history of service in the U.S. Army. It played a vital role during World War II, providing security and law enforcement support in the European Theater. After the war, the 728th MP Battalion was stationed in South Korea, where it became instrumental in maintaining order and supporting combat operations during and after the Korean War. Throughout its history, the unit has participated in numerous operations and continues to provide military police support, force protection, and law enforcement duties in the Asia-Pacific region.
1:333rd FA Camp Pieri Wiesbaden Germany
U.S. Army
The 1st Battalion, 333rd Field Artillery (1/333rd FA) was a U.S. Army Reserve unit that was activated at Camp Pieri in Wiesbaden, Germany, during the Cold War. Tasked with providing artillery support to NATO forces, the battalion trained extensively with self-propelled howitzers and coordinated closely with both American and allied units in the defense of Western Europe. Throughout its deployment, the 1/333rd FA participated in numerous field exercises and readiness operations, contributing to the deterrence posture against Warsaw Pact threats. The unit was eventually inactivated as part of post-Cold War restructuring and drawdown of U.S. forces in Europe.
1:33rd Armored
U.S. Army
The 1st Battalion, 33rd Armor Regiment (1/33rd Armored) has a distinguished lineage dating back to its activation in 1941 at Camp Beauregard, Louisiana. The unit served valiantly during World War II as part of the 3rd Armored Division, participating in key campaigns across Normandy, Northern France, the Rhineland, and Central Europe. During the Cold War, 1/33rd Armored was stationed in Germany, playing a crucial role in NATO’s deterrence posture. In later years, the battalion took part in operations such as Desert Storm and deployments in support of the Global War on Terrorism before being reflagged as part of Army transformation efforts.
1:73rd FA
U.S. Army
The 1st Battalion, 73rd Field Artillery Regiment (1/73rd FA) has a distinguished history in the U.S. Army, tracing its roots back to its constitution in 1918 during World War I. The unit has served in multiple key conflicts, including World War II, where it provided critical fire support in the European Theater. Over the decades, 1/73rd FA has undergone several reorganizations and modernizations, adapting to evolving artillery technologies and battlefield tactics. Today, the battalion continues its legacy of excellence, supporting maneuver units with accurate and timely artillery fire in both training and operational deployments.
130th Engineer Brigade
U.S. Army
The 130th Engineer Brigade was originally constituted in 1943 as the 1303rd Engineer General Service Regiment and served with distinction in the European Theater during World War II. Reorganized and redesignated several times, the unit became the 130th Engineer Brigade in 1969 and provided vital engineering support in Vietnam, including construction, mobility, and infrastructure development. Throughout the Cold War and into the 21st century, the brigade was stationed in Germany, supporting U.S. Army Europe and participating in key operations such as Operation Joint Endeavor in Bosnia and Operation Iraqi Freedom. Today, the 130th Engineer Brigade is based at Schofield Barracks, Hawaii, and continues to provide multi-role engineer capabilities in support of U.S. Army Pacific operations.
2:32nd Armor
U.S. Army
The 2nd Battalion, 32nd Armor Regiment (2/32nd Armor) was first constituted in 1941 and activated at Camp Beauregard, Louisiana. The unit saw combat in World War II as part of the 3rd Armored Division, participating in key campaigns across France and Germany. During the Cold War, 2/32nd Armor served in Europe, enhancing NATO's armored capabilities against potential Warsaw Pact threats. In later years, the battalion was periodically reactivated and inactivated, with its lineage and honors continuing as part of the U.S. Army’s ongoing force restructuring efforts.
28TH COMBAT SUPPORT HOSPITAL
U.S. Army
2nd Battalion, 4th Infantry Regiment
U.S. Army
The 2nd Battalion, 4th Infantry Regiment, known as the "Warriors," traces its lineage back to 1808, making it one of the oldest units in the U.S. Army. The battalion has served with distinction in numerous conflicts, including the Civil War, World Wars I and II, Vietnam, and more recent operations in Iraq and Afghanistan. During the Vietnam War, the unit earned multiple commendations for valor and professionalism in combat. Today, the 2nd Battalion, 4th Infantry Regiment continues to serve as a mechanized infantry battalion, upholding its proud heritage within the U.S. Army.
2nd Supply Battalion
U.S. Army
The 2nd Supply Battalion is a logistics unit of the United States Marine Corps, headquartered at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina. Activated on May 26, 2005, the battalion is a key component of Combat Logistics Regiment 25 and the 2nd Marine Logistics Group. Its primary mission is to provide general support supply and distribution management for the II Marine Expeditionary Force. The 2nd Supply Battalion has supported numerous operations, including deployments to Iraq and Afghanistan in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom, ensuring sustained logistical support for Marine forces in combat and peacetime environments.
42nd MP
U.S. Army
The 42nd Military Police (MP) Company has a distinguished history of providing law enforcement and security support to the U.S. Army. Originally constituted during World War II, the unit has served in numerous conflicts, including deployments to Iraq and Afghanistan as part of Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom. The 42nd MP has been recognized for its professionalism in conducting combat support, detainee operations, and community policing in both garrison and deployed environments. Throughout its service, the unit has upheld the values of discipline, integrity, and adaptability, earning commendations for its contributions to military operations and peacekeeping missions.
46th Engineers
U.S. Army
The 46th Engineer Battalion was first constituted on 7 December 1917 in the National Army as the 46th Engineers and organized at Camp Sheridan, Alabama. During World War I, the unit served in France, providing vital engineering support for the American Expeditionary Forces. Reactivated and redesignated multiple times, the battalion played a significant role in World War II, participating in campaigns in North Africa, Italy, and Europe, where it constructed bridges, cleared minefields, and facilitated troop movements. In the years following, the 46th Engineers have supported numerous operations, both in combat and humanitarian missions, exemplifying their motto "Mission First."
50TH SIGNAL BATTALION, 18TH AIRBONE CORPS
U.S. Army
The 50th Signal Battalion, part of the 18th Airborne Corps, was originally constituted in 1940 and has a long and distinguished history of providing tactical communications support to airborne and rapid deployment forces. During World War II, the unit participated in key campaigns across the European Theater, including Normandy and the Rhineland. Throughout the Cold War and into the 21st century, the battalion adapted to evolving technologies, supporting operations in conflicts such as Operation Desert Storm, Operation Enduring Freedom, and Operation Iraqi Freedom. Stationed at Fort Liberty (formerly Fort Bragg), North Carolina, the 50th Signal Battalion remains a critical element in enabling secure, reliable communications for the Corps’ global missions.
558th MP Co
U.S. Army
The 558th Military Police Company (558th MP Co) was first constituted on 26 December 1942 in the Army of the United States and activated on 20 January 1943 at Fort Custer, Michigan. Throughout its history, the 558th MP Co has provided vital law enforcement, force protection, and combat support both in the United States and during overseas deployments, including service during World War II and subsequent conflicts. The unit has been recognized for its professionalism and adaptability in diverse missions, ranging from detainee operations to base security. Today, the 558th MP Co continues to uphold its tradition of excellence, supporting both peacetime and combat operations as part of the U.S. Army Military Police Corps.
569TH PSC
U.S. Army
707th Maintenance Battalion
U.S. Army
The 707th Maintenance Battalion was a unit of the United States Army activated during the Cold War era to provide critical maintenance and logistical support to combat and support units. Assigned primarily to the 7th Infantry Division, the battalion was based in South Korea, where it played a vital role in ensuring the operational readiness of vehicles, weapon systems, and communications equipment. Throughout its service, the 707th contributed to numerous field exercises and real-world contingencies, reinforcing the division's capabilities along the Demilitarized Zone. The battalion's dedication to mission support earned it recognition for excellence before its eventual inactivation as part of Army restructuring in the early 1990s.
9th Infantry Division-Fort Lewis Washington
U.S. Army
The 9th Infantry Division, known as the "Old Reliables," was reactivated at Fort Lewis, Washington, in 1972 after distinguished service in World War II and Vietnam. During its time at Fort Lewis, the division served as a testbed for innovative light infantry and motorized tactics throughout the 1980s, contributing to the modernization of U.S. Army doctrine. The division participated in numerous training exercises and readiness operations, preparing soldiers for both conventional and rapid deployment missions. In 1991, the 9th Infantry Division was inactivated at Fort Lewis as part of post-Cold War force reductions, but its legacy of adaptability and excellence endures.
MAC-V
U.S. Army
Military Assistance Command, Vietnam (MACV) was a United States joint-service command established in February 1962 to provide military assistance and oversee U.S. operations in South Vietnam during the Vietnam War. Initially focused on advising and supporting the Army of the Republic of Vietnam (ARVN), MACV’s mission expanded as American troop deployments escalated dramatically after 1965. Under successive commanders, including Generals William Westmoreland and Creighton Abrams, MACV directed combat operations, coordinated with allied forces, and implemented pacification programs. The command was dissolved in March 1973 following the Paris Peace Accords, marking the end of major U.S. military involvement in Vietnam.
MACV SOG
U.S. Army
Military Assistance Command, Vietnam – Studies and Observations Group (MACV-SOG) was a highly classified, multi-service United States special operations unit that operated during the Vietnam War from 1964 to 1972. Composed of personnel from the Army, Navy SEALs, Air Force, and Marine Corps, MACV-SOG conducted covert missions including strategic reconnaissance, direct action, psychological operations, and sabotage deep behind enemy lines in Vietnam, Laos, and Cambodia. The unit played a critical role in disrupting North Vietnamese supply routes, such as the Ho Chi Minh Trail, and gathering intelligence that influenced U.S. military strategy. Due to the secretive nature of its missions, much of MACV-SOG's history remained classified for decades, and its members are recognized today for their extraordinary bravery and ingenuity.
THIRD ARMORED DIVISION
U.S. Army
1:2 Infantry battalion: 1:28 Infantry: 3:28 Infantry
U.S. Army
Certainly! Here is a short military history for the units you mentioned: The 1st Battalion, 2nd Infantry Regiment ("1/2 Infantry") boasts a distinguished lineage dating back to its origins in the early 19th century, serving in major conflicts including the Civil War, World War II, and the Vietnam War. The 1st Battalion, 28th Infantry Regiment ("1:28 Infantry"), also known as the "Black Lions," earned renown for its valor during World War I, World War II, and particularly in Vietnam, where it was heavily engaged in key battles such as the Battle of Ong Thanh. The 3rd Battalion, 28th Infantry Regiment ("3:28 Infantry") shares in the proud heritage of the 28th Infantry, participating in significant campaigns in Europe during World War II and later deployments during the Cold War and in modern operations. Collectively, these battalions exemplify the courage and dedication that define the U.S. Army infantry, maintaining a legacy of service and sacrifice across multiple generations and conflicts.
1:29th FA
U.S. Army
The 1st Battalion, 29th Field Artillery Regiment (1/29th FA) was originally constituted on July 5, 1918, in the National Army and assigned to the 10th Division. After World War I, it was demobilized and later reactivated, serving with distinction in World War II as part of the 4th Infantry Division, participating in campaigns across Normandy, Northern France, Rhineland, Ardennes-Alsace, and Central Europe. In the post-war years, 1/29th FA underwent several activations and inactivations, eventually becoming a key training battalion at Fort Sill, Oklahoma, responsible for artillery instruction and support. Today, 1/29th FA continues its legacy by training new generations of artillery soldiers and supporting U.S. Army operations.