Raymond Lamoureux

Combat Support Coordination Team #1 (CSCT #1) was established in 1967 as part of the United States’ effort to enhance coordination between U.S. and South Vietnamese military operations during the Vietnam War. Operating under the Military Assistance Command, Vietnam (MACV), CSCT #1 facilitated the integration of combat support assets, including artillery, air support, and logistics, across different allied forces. The team played a crucial role in improving communication and responsiveness during joint operations, particularly in the I Corps Tactical Zone. CSCT #1’s contributions were instrumental in strengthening operational effectiveness until the team's dissolution as U.S. forces withdrew from Vietnam in the early 1970s.

The 22nd Signal Battalion was first constituted on 3 February 1941 and activated on 15 May 1941 at Fort Monmouth, New Jersey, to provide vital communications support during World War II. The battalion served with distinction in the European Theater, participating in major campaigns such as Normandy, Northern France, Rhineland, Ardennes-Alsace, and Central Europe. After World War II, the unit underwent several inactivations and reactivations, most notably supporting U.S. Army Europe during the Cold War from its base in Germany. Throughout its service, the 22nd Signal Battalion has maintained a proud legacy of enabling command and control through advanced communications technology across multiple conflicts and operations.

The 13th Signal Battalion, 1st Cavalry Division, traces its origins to World War II, where it was activated to provide critical communications support for the division’s operations. Throughout the Vietnam War, the battalion played a vital role in maintaining secure and reliable communications under challenging combat conditions. In subsequent decades, it continued to serve with distinction during peacetime and in various deployments, supporting the 1st Cavalry Division’s missions with advanced signal and information systems. The 13th Signal Battalion’s professionalism and technical expertise have been essential to the division’s command and control capabilities throughout its history.

The 3rd Signal Brigade was activated in 1964 at Fort Hood, Texas, as part of the U.S. Army's growing need for advanced communications support during the Cold War. The brigade provided vital signal and information systems, supporting III Corps and U.S. Army operations both at home and during overseas missions, including deployments in support of Operation Desert Storm in 1991. Throughout its history, the 3rd Signal Brigade was recognized for its technical innovation and commitment to mission readiness. The unit was inactivated in April 2007, with its lineage and mission integrated into other Army signal commands.

The 57th Signal Battalion was first activated on 20 November 1942 at Camp Crowder, Missouri, as part of the U.S. Army Signal Corps during World War II. The battalion provided critical communications support to combat units in the European Theater, contributing to Allied operations across France and Germany. After the war, the unit underwent several inactivations and reactivations, serving in various capacities throughout the Cold War, including deployments in Germany. Today, the 57th Signal Battalion continues its mission of delivering reliable and secure communications support, adapting to modern technological advancements to serve U.S. Army operations worldwide.

The Southeastern Signal School at Fort Gordon was established during World War II as a primary training center for the U.S. Army Signal Corps. Originally activated in 1941, the school played a vital role in training soldiers in communications, electronics, and information systems essential for modern warfare. Over the decades, the Southeastern Signal School evolved in response to technological advances, expanding its curriculum to include digital and cyber communications. Today, as part of the U.S. Army Cyber Center of Excellence at Fort Eisenhower (formerly Fort Gordon), the school remains a cornerstone of Army communications training, preparing soldiers for the complex demands of 21st-century military operations.

The 44th Signal Battalion was first constituted on 14 February 1942 in the Army of the United States and activated at Fort Bragg, North Carolina. During World War II, the unit provided critical communications support across the European Theater, participating in campaigns such as Normandy, Northern France, Rhineland, Ardennes-Alsace, and Central Europe. After the war, the battalion underwent several inactivations and reactivations, eventually becoming a vital component of U.S. Army communications in Europe during the Cold War and beyond. Today, the 44th Signal Battalion continues its mission, delivering robust and reliable communications support to U.S. Army Europe and Africa, ensuring command and control capabilities for deployed forces.

Headquarters and Headquarters Company (HHC), 9th Infantry Division, has played a pivotal role in U.S. military history since its activation in 1918 during World War I. The division gained distinction during World War II, participating in key campaigns such as Normandy, the Rhineland, and the Battle of the Bulge. Reactivated for the Vietnam War, the 9th Infantry Division conducted riverine and counterinsurgency operations in the Mekong Delta. The unit was later stationed at Fort Lewis, Washington, until its inactivation in 1991, leaving a legacy of adaptability and valor.