Nick Pappalas

1ST CALVARY DIVISION

U.S. Army

Unit with 495 member associations.

25th Infantry Division

U.S. Army

The 25th Infantry Division, known as the "Tropic Lightning," was activated on October 1, 1941, at Schofield Barracks, Hawaii. The division saw its first major combat in World War II during the defense of Hawaii and later fought in the Guadalcanal and Philippine campaigns. In the Korean War, the 25th played a significant role in the Pusan Perimeter, the advance into North Korea, and subsequent operations throughout the conflict. The division also served extensively in the Vietnam War and has since participated in peacekeeping and combat operations in places such as Somalia, Bosnia, Iraq, and Afghanistan.

199th Light Infantry

U.S. Army

The 199th Light Infantry Brigade was a unit of the United States Army that was active during the Vietnam War. The brigade specialized in conducting search and destroy missions to disrupt enemy operations in the dense jungle terrain of Southeast Asia. The 199th was known for its aggressive tactics and high casualty rates, earning a reputation as one of the most effective combat units in the conflict. The brigade was deactivated in 1970 after serving four years in Vietnam.