Mick Hight

US Army

U.S. Army

The US Army is the largest branch of the United States military. It is responsible for land-based military operations and is comprised of soldiers who are trained to defend the country and its interests. The Army has a long history of service, dating back to the Revolutionary War, and plays a crucial role in national defense and security. Soldiers in the Army are trained in combat skills, leadership, and teamwork to carry out missions both domestically and internationally.

The 3rd Battalion, 6th Infantry Regiment (3/6th), was a key component of the Berlin Brigade, the U.S. Army's forward-deployed force in West Berlin during the Cold War. Activated in Berlin in 1963, 3/6th was responsible for defending the American sector of the city and symbolizing U.S. commitment to Berlin’s freedom amidst Cold War tensions. The battalion conducted regular patrols, training exercises, and participated in joint operations with Allied forces. 3/6th remained in Berlin until the Brigade’s inactivation following the end of the Cold War and German reunification in the early 1990s.