Kenton Cress

Company E, 2nd Battalion, 353rd Regiment, 1st Brigade (Basic Combat Training), 89th Division (Training), stationed at Fort Riley, Kansas (W8GPEO B), has a lineage rooted in the historic 89th Division, which was originally constituted during World War I. The 353rd Regiment saw distinguished service in both World Wars, participating in key campaigns in Europe. In the postwar era, the regiment transitioned to a training mission, becoming part of the Army Reserve and focusing on preparing new soldiers for service. At Fort Riley, Company E played a vital role in Basic Combat Training, instilling essential military skills and discipline in recruits, and upholding the proud traditions of the "Rolling W" Division.