Roger Dalessio

The 9th Infantry Division, known as the "Old Reliables," was reactivated at Fort Lewis, Washington, in 1972 after distinguished service in World War II and Vietnam. During its time at Fort Lewis, the division served as a testbed for innovative light infantry and motorized tactics throughout the 1980s, contributing to the modernization of U.S. Army doctrine. The division participated in numerous training exercises and readiness operations, preparing soldiers for both conventional and rapid deployment missions. In 1991, the 9th Infantry Division was inactivated at Fort Lewis as part of post-Cold War force reductions, but its legacy of adaptability and excellence endures.