Lewis Gunn

The 16th Engineer Battalion was first constituted on 11 December 1935 in the Regular Army and activated on 1 July 1940 at Fort Benning, Georgia. During World War II, the battalion served with distinction in North Africa, Sicily, and throughout the European campaigns, providing vital combat engineering support for the 1st Infantry Division. Post-war, the unit participated in numerous conflicts, including the Vietnam War, where it earned multiple commendations for its efforts in constructing roads, bridges, and fortifications under fire. In the modern era, the 16th Engineer Battalion has deployed in support of Operation Desert Storm, Operation Iraqi Freedom, and Operation Enduring Freedom, maintaining its legacy of excellence and adaptability in combat engineering.

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.

1st Armored Division

U.S. Army

The 1st Armored Division is a division of the United States Army, based at Fort Bliss, Texas. It is a combined arms division with a proud history of serving in World War II, the Gulf War, and multiple tours in Iraq and Afghanistan. The division's primary mission is to provide prompt, sustained, combined arms capability to the US Army in a variety of operational environments. It is known for its distinctive insignia, the "Old Ironsides," and for its motto, "Iron Soldiers."