In today’s post, I’m going to educate you about the most common U.S. Army Unit Sizes. For people serving in the military, most of this information is common knowledge. To civilians, some of these terms might sound foreign. When you consider the United States Army’s hierarchical structure, it is simple in a complex kind of …
The Civil War was a time in the history of the United States when family, friends and neighbors took up arms against each other. I know that when I review my heritage on my Mother’s side, we had soldiers on both sides, but the majority were with the Union. My Father’s side barely had any …
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I must say that I am going to enjoy writing all about the 10th Mountain Division. The 10th is a light infantry division that continues to defend our great country. I am going to take you through the various campaigns the 10th Mountain Division has participated in and the decorations they have received. Now there …
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The history behind the 3rd Armored Cavalry Regiment is amazing. The start came way back in 1845 when the Army saw a need for riflemen on horses. So the Regiment of Mounted Riflemen was authorized and they were formed at Jefferson Barracks, Missouri. Throughout the years, the 3rd Armored Cavalry Regiment has been defending and …
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Today, we’re going to discuss the 2nd Armored Division. We’ll cover their prestigious history, former commanders and their WW2 campaigns. “This division will be ‘Hell On Wheels’” Colonel George Patton Jr. One of the greatest leaders in U.S. Army history, General George Patton Jr. stated the above quote while the division was on maneuvers in …
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With ongoing developments in Korea with Kim Jong-un making threats and testing missiles, we need to ensure that the South Koreans along with other nearby neighbors are defended from this “crazy” character. One of the primary means of defense is the 2nd Infantry Division. There are thousands of 2nd Infantry Division personnel stationed on the …
Activated in Hawaii back in 1941, the 25th infantry Division is known as Tropic Lightning. Their primary operations are within the Pacific and Asia region. In today’s post, I am going to tell you about the various campaigns the 25th Infantry Division has been a part of and I will also tell you the decorations …
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In today’s post, we are going to take a look at a regiment, a United States Army unit who has played a major role in various operations that have led to great results in United States warfare and defense. I speak of the 75th Ranger Regiment. Today, I am giving you the top 19 facts …
How familiar are you with the United States Army’s 7th Cavalry Regiment? The history behind this unit is long and quite interesting. I have decided to give you a slew of facts about the 7th Cavalry Regiment, so you have a better understanding of their proud history. Let me begin by sharing the current MISSION STATEMENT …
Since the days of Kings, Queens and Knights in shining armor, there has been the use of the Coat of Arms that distinguished one power from another. These Coats of Arms were displayed in various ways, and could help a warrior distinguish an ally from and enemy. While there are other ways to distinguish the …
