Larry Oster

2nd Infantry Division

U.S. Army

The 2nd Infantry Division, also known as the "Indianhead Division," was formed in 1917 and first saw combat in World War I, participating in key battles such as Belleau Wood and the Meuse-Argonne Offensive. During World War II, the division landed on Omaha Beach on D-Day+1 and fought across France, Belgium, and into Germany. In the Korean War, the 2nd Infantry Division was one of the first U.S. units to arrive and played a critical role in defensive actions and offensives throughout the conflict. Today, the division remains forward-deployed in South Korea, serving as a key component of the United States’ commitment to the defense of the Korean Peninsula.

1st Infantry Division

U.S. Army

The 1st Infantry Division, nicknamed "The Big Red One," is the oldest continuously serving division in the United States Army, activated in 1917. It fought in World War I, leading the first American offensive and participating in major operations such as Cantigny and the Meuse-Argonne Offensive. During World War II, the division landed on Omaha Beach on D-Day and fought in key campaigns across North Africa and Europe. Since then, the 1st Infantry Division has served in Vietnam, the Gulf War, the Balkans, Iraq, and Afghanistan, maintaining a distinguished record of service.