Francis Beary

The 4th Infantry Division, known as the "Ivy Division," was first activated in 1917 and participated in major campaigns during World War I, including the Meuse-Argonne Offensive. During World War II, the division famously landed at Utah Beach on D-Day, June 6, 1944, playing a critical role in the Normandy invasion and the subsequent liberation of France. In the Vietnam War, the 4th Infantry Division conducted extensive combat operations in the Central Highlands. In the 21st century, the division has served multiple deployments in Iraq and Afghanistan, continuing its legacy as one of the U.S. Army’s most storied and decorated units.

2nd Armored Division

U.S. Army

The 2nd Armored Division, nicknamed "Hell on Wheels," was activated on July 15, 1940, at Fort Benning, Georgia. The division gained fame during World War II, landing in North Africa in 1942 and later participating in the invasions of Sicily and Normandy. It played a crucial role in the breakout from Saint-Lô and the subsequent advance across France, Belgium, and into Germany, including the Battle of the Bulge. After the war, the division served during the Cold War in Germany and was deployed in Operation Desert Storm before its inactivation in 1995.

4th Infantry Division

U.S. Army

The 4th Infantry Division is a division of the United States Army that is based at Fort Carson, Colorado. It is known for its role in World War II, where it played a key role in the D-Day invasion of Normandy. The division has also served in the Vietnam War, Operation Iraqi Freedom, and Operation Enduring Freedom in Afghanistan. The 4th Infantry Division is currently a versatile and adaptable unit that trains to deploy rapidly and conduct combat operations in a variety of environments.

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."