Marcel (Mark) Golden

The 515th Transportation Company is a unit of the United States Army with a distinguished history of providing logistical and transportation support. Originally activated during World War II, the company played a crucial role in moving troops, equipment, and supplies across various theaters of operation. Over the decades, the 515th has participated in numerous missions, including deployments during the Korean War, Vietnam War, and more recent operations in the Middle East. Renowned for its adaptability and dedication, the unit continues to support Army missions worldwide, ensuring the rapid and efficient movement of military assets.

82nd Airborne

U.S. Army

The 82nd Airborne Division is a specialized infantry division of the United States Army. It is known for its rapid deployment capability and ability to conduct airborne operations. The division has a long and storied history, playing a crucial role in World War II, the Korean War, Vietnam War, Operation Urgent Fury in Grenada, Operation Just Cause in Panama, the Gulf War, and more recently in Iraq and Afghanistan. The 82nd Airborne Division is based at Fort Bragg, North Carolina, and remains one of the most highly trained and ready divisions in the U.S. Army.

The 63rd Engineer Battalion was originally constituted on 10 July 1942 in the Army of the United States and activated at Camp Claiborne, Louisiana. During World War II, the unit served in the European Theater, providing essential combat engineering support during the campaigns in Northern France, Rhineland, Ardennes-Alsace, and Central Europe. After the war, the battalion was inactivated and later reactivated several times, adapting its mission to meet the needs of various conflicts and peacetime operations. The 63rd Engineers have a distinguished record of service, contributing construction, mobility, and support to U.S. Army operations both at home and abroad.