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40th Infantry Division

U.S. Army

The 40th Infantry Division is a division of the United States Army National Guard based in the western United States. It has a long and storied history, dating back to its formation in 1917 during World War I. The division has served in both World War II and the Korean War, as well as in more recent conflicts in Iraq and Afghanistan. The 40th Infantry Division is known for its elite training and high level of readiness.

The 1st Battalion, 13th Armor Regiment (1-13 AR) is a distinguished unit within the U.S. Army's 1st Armored Division. Originally constituted in 1942, the regiment has served with valor in major conflicts including World War II, where it participated in operations across North Africa and Europe. Over the decades, 1-13 AR has deployed in support of missions during the Gulf War, Operation Iraqi Freedom, and Operation Enduring Freedom. Known for its adaptability and combat effectiveness, the battalion continues to serve as a key armored force, upholding the proud traditions of the "Old Ironsides" Division.

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.

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."