Kevin Rogers

I Corps, also known as "America’s Corps," is a distinguished field army corps of the United States Army with a lineage dating back to World War I, when it was first activated in 1918. The corps played pivotal roles during World War II, participating in campaigns throughout the Pacific theater, including New Guinea and the Philippines. Reactivated for the Korean War, I Corps commanded United Nations forces in several major operations and remained a key component of U.S. military presence in Korea during the Cold War. In the 21st century, I Corps has been headquartered at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington, and has deployed units in support of operations in Iraq, Afghanistan, and the Asia-Pacific region, emphasizing its enduring commitment to joint and multinational operations.

Headquarters Company, NATO Supreme Headquarters Allied Powers Europe (SHAPE), Communications Zone (COM Z), played a pivotal role during the Cold War era. Established to support SHAPE, the central command of NATO's military forces in Europe, Hq Co NATO SHAPE (COM Z) provided essential administrative, logistical, and operational assistance. The unit ensured secure communications and effective coordination between NATO member nations, particularly in the event of a conflict with the Warsaw Pact. Stationed primarily in Belgium, Hq Co NATO SHAPE (COM Z) contributed significantly to NATO's readiness and the defense posture of Western Europe.

The 29th Signal Battalion was constituted on 20 August 1943 in the Army of the United States and activated on 25 September 1943 at Camp Crowder, Missouri. During World War II, it provided critical communications support throughout the European Theater, including participation in campaigns such as Normandy, Northern France, Rhineland, Ardennes-Alsace, and Central Europe. After the war, the battalion saw several periods of inactivation and reactivation, adapting to the evolving needs of the Army's signal operations. Today, the 29th Signal Battalion continues its legacy of delivering reliable communications and information systems in support of U.S. Army missions.

The 307th Signal Battalion was first constituted on 20 March 1944 in the Army of the United States and activated on 10 April 1944 at Camp Forrest, Tennessee. During World War II, the battalion provided vital communications support in the Pacific Theater, notably participating in campaigns in the Philippines. After deactivation in 1946, the unit was reactivated during the Korean War, continuing its mission of delivering reliable and secure communications for U.S. and allied forces. Today, the 307th Signal Battalion remains an integral part of the U.S. Army, stationed in South Korea, where it supports command and control operations for United States Forces Korea and Eighth Army.

The 528th United States Army Artillery Group (USAAG) was a key component of the U.S. Army’s presence in Europe during the Cold War. Activated in the 1960s, the unit was primarily responsible for the custodial management and oversight of nuclear weapons assigned to NATO forces, particularly supporting allied units in the Federal Republic of Germany. The 528th USAAG worked closely with German missile and artillery units, ensuring the security, maintenance, and readiness of special weapons in accordance with NATO protocols. The unit was deactivated as part of post-Cold War force reductions and the restructuring of U.S. military commitments in Europe.