2nd Armored Division Magnets

Description: The majority of the 2nd Armored Divisio was based at Fort Hood Texas. The division remained on active service during the Cold War. Its primary mission was to prepare to conduct heavy armored combat against Warsaw Pact forces in defense of NATO. The division formed a key component of the U.S. military's plan to move 'ten divisions in ten days" to Europe in the event of a Soviet threat to NATO. The division practiced this task numerous times during Exercise Reforger from 1967 to 1988. To build and maintain combat skills, the division's maneuver brigades deployed almost annually to the National Training Center to face an opposing force modeling Soviet military weapons and tactics.

Description: The famous patch of the 2nd Armored Division - Hell On Wheels on t-shirts, hats, mugs and gift items that are just perfect for the Army veteran on your list.

Description: In 1975, the 2nd Armored Division's third brigade forward deployed to West Germany and was assigned to NATO's Northern Army Group (NORTHAG). The brigade received additional aviation, engineer, military intelligence, medical, and logistics support units and was reflagged as the 2nd Armored Division (Forward). The unit's primary mission in case of conflict with the Warsaw Pact was to either secure airfields and staging areas for the deployment of III Corps from the United States, or to deploy directly to the Inter-German Border (IGB) and establish a blocking position as part of a NATO combat force.

Description: The 1/50 Infantry; 2/1 Cavalry; 1/40 Field Artillery; and 1/92 Field Artillery fought in the war in Vietnam, but not the Division as a whole. The division included the "Fort Hood Three", a group of three enlisted men who refused to ship out when ordered to deploy to Vietnam in 1966.

Description: 2nd Armored Division “Hell On Wheels” veteran design featuring the division insignia and armored tanks in a bold vintage military style. A strong gift for Army veterans, former tank crews, armor enthusiasts, and military families.

Description: Bold 2nd Armored Division “Hell On Wheels” design featuring the classic unit insignia flanked by armored tanks. Made for Army veterans, tank crews, military families, armor enthusiasts, and fans of historic U.S. armored divisions.

Description: Retired 2nd Armored Division “Hell On Wheels” design featuring the classic unit insignia, distressed American flag, and armored tank. A fitting retirement gift for Army veterans, former tank crews, armor personnel, and military families.

Description: Distressed 2nd Armored Division “Hell On Wheels” design combining the historic triangular unit insignia with a rugged American flag. Great for Army veterans, armor crews, military families, and enthusiasts of U.S. armored history.

Description: Bold 2nd Armored Division “Hell On Wheels” design featuring the classic insignia, distressed American flag, and armored tank. A rugged military design for Army veterans, tank crews, armor enthusiasts, and military families.

Description: “Proudly Served” 2nd Armored Division “Hell On Wheels” design featuring the unit insignia, distressed American flag, and armored tank. A meaningful choice for veterans, former tank crews, armor personnel, and proud military families.

Description: “All Men Are Created Equal But Only The Finest Served In 2nd Armored Division” veteran design featuring the Hell On Wheels insignia, American flag, and tank. A bold choice for proud Army veterans, tank crews, and military families.

Description: “I’m A Dad Grandpa And A 2nd Armored Division Veteran Nothing Scares Me” design featuring tanks, the Hell On Wheels insignia, and a distressed American flag. A fun gift for veteran grandpas, dads, former tankers, and military families.

Description: “I’m A Dad Papa And A 2nd Armored Division Veteran Nothing Scares Me” design featuring tanks, the Hell On Wheels insignia, and a distressed American flag. A fun military gift for veteran papas, dads, armor crews, and proud military families.

Description: “I’m A Grumpy Old 2nd Armored Division Veteran My Level Of Sarcasm Depends On Your Level Of Stupidity” design with a distressed flag and tank. A funny military gift for sarcastic Army veterans, dads, grandpas, and former armor crew members.

Description: United States Army 2nd Armored Division “Hell On Wheels” design featuring the classic triangular armor insignia and bold distressed lettering. A strong choice for Army veterans, armor crews, military families, tank enthusiasts, and military history fans.

Description: “It Cannot Be Inherited Nor Can It Ever Be Purchased I Have Earned It With My Blood, Sweat And Tears” design for proud 2nd Armored Division veterans, featuring the Hell On Wheels insignia, distressed American flag, and tank.

Description: The 2nd Battalion, 3rd Field Artillery Regiment served with the 3rd Armored Division from 1957-1991, including service in Operations Desert Shield and Storm.

Description: In 1955 the 3d Armored Division was reorganized for combat and shipped to Germany the next year.One of the main combat forces of the 3dAD was at Ray Barracks at Friedberg (CCC/3d Brigade).

Description: The 42nd Infantry Division (42ID) ("Rainbow") is a division of the United States Army National Guard. The 42nd Infantry Division has served in World War I, World War II and the Global War on Terrorism (GWOT). The division is currently headquartered at the Glenmore Road Armory in Troy, New York. The division headquarters is a unit of the New York Army National Guard. The division currently includes Army National Guard units from fourteen different states, including Connecticut, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Rhode Island, and Vermont. As of 2007, 67 percent of 42ID soldiers are located in New York and New Jersey

Description: Desert Storm veteran design featuring the 2nd Armored Division “Hell On Wheels” insignia and armored tanks. A meaningful military gift for Desert Storm veterans, Army armor crews, tankers, military families, and history enthusiasts.

Description: 2nd Armored Division “Hell On Wheels” Vietnam veteran design featuring the classic armored insignia, tanks, and Vietnam service styling. A meaningful choice for veterans, former tank crews, military families, and supporters of those who served.

Description: The Combat Infantryman Badge (CIB) is a United States Army military award. The badge is awarded to infantrymen and Special Forces soldiers in the rank of Colonel and below, who personally fought in active ground combat while assigned as members of either an infantry, ranger or Special Forces unit, of brigade size or smaller, any time after 6 December 1941.

Description: A military-themed graphic featuring a green M60A1 tank. Above the tank are three triangular emblems with the number '2' and the text 'HELL ON WHEELS'. Additional text reads 'COLD WAR VETERAN', '2ND ARMORED DIVISION (FORWARD)', 'M60A1 TANK', 'UNITED STATES ARMY AT WAR', and 'GARLSEDT KASERNE, GARSEDT, WEST GERMANY'.

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