Phillip Redlinger

A Company, 2nd Battalion, 5th Infantry Regiment (A Co. 2/5 Bobcats), is a distinguished unit within the 25th Infantry Division, based in Hawaii. The Bobcats trace their lineage back to the 5th Infantry Regiment, one of the oldest active regiments in the U.S. Army, originally established in 1808. The battalion has participated in major conflicts, including World War II, the Vietnam War, and more recent operations in Iraq and Afghanistan, earning numerous unit citations and campaign streamers. Stationed at Schofield Barracks, Hawaii, A Co. 2/5 Bobcats continues its legacy of readiness and excellence as part of the “Tropic Lightning” Division, providing light infantry capabilities in the Indo-Pacific region.

The Headquarters and Headquarters Company (HHC), 1st Brigade, known as "Brocos," is a key command unit within the 25th Infantry Division, historically stationed at Fort Lewis, Washington. The 1st Brigade has a distinguished legacy dating back to World War II, where the 25th Infantry Division earned the nickname “Tropic Lightning” for its combat prowess in the Pacific Theater. Over the decades, HHC 1st Brigade has provided essential command, control, and support to subordinate battalions during major operations, including Vietnam, Iraq, and Afghanistan. At Fort Lewis, the brigade played a pivotal role in training, readiness, and rapid deployment, embodying the division’s motto, “Ready to Strike, Ready to Win.”