Harold Mcbride

The Raven Rock Mountain Complex, commonly known as Site R, is a highly secure military installation located in Pennsylvania, near the Maryland border. Constructed in the early 1950s during the Cold War, the facility was designed as an alternate command center for the United States military and government in the event of a nuclear attack. Site R serves as a backup to the Pentagon, housing operations centers for the Department of Defense, including the Alternate National Military Command Center (ANMCC). Over the decades, it has remained a vital component of U.S. strategic continuity planning, adapting to evolving threats and technological advancements.

The 1st Battalion, 67th Armor Regiment (1-67 AR), known as the "Death Dealers," is a distinguished armored battalion in the United States Army. Activated in 1942, the unit first saw combat in World War II as part of the 2nd Armored Division, participating in campaigns across North Africa, Sicily, and Europe. Throughout the Cold War, 1-67th Armor served in Germany and later took part in major operations such as Operation Desert Storm, Operation Iraqi Freedom, and Operation Enduring Freedom. Renowned for its combat proficiency and esprit de corps, the battalion continues to serve as a vital component of the Army’s armored force.

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."