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The 103rd Infantry Division ("Cactus Division") was a unit of the United States Army that served in the U.S. Seventh Army of the 6th Army Group during World War II. In September 1977, the unit was redesignated and reorganized as the 103rd Corps Support Command (COSCOM), the first Corps Support Command in the United States Army Reserve The 103rd Expeditionary Sustainment Command was activated as a reserve command, effective 16 September 2006. The division shoulder patch is worn by the United States Army Reserve 103rd Sustainment Command (Expeditionary)

The 13th Division was an infantry division of the United States Army. It was established at Camp Lewis, Washington, in 1918, during World War I. The war ended before the division saw combat, and it was inactivated in 1919 Shoulder Sleeve Insignia of the 13th Division, featuring a horseshoe and a black cat, in keeping with the organization's nickname, "Lucky 13th".

n August 1961, a few days after the Berlin Wall was erected, a reinforced company from the 7th Infantry Regiment in full battle gear, was ordered to travel along the Autobahn from Aschaffenburg in Bavaria to West Berlin. This was to assert the right of US forces to travel unhindered from West Germany across the western part of East Germany to West Berlin. After the Berlin Wall was built, it was not known if the East German forces would attempt to impede or restrict the movement of US troops when crossing East Germany while trying to reach West Berlin.

The 8th Infantry Regiment of the United States, also known as the "Fighting Eagles," is an infantry regiment in the United States Army. The 8th Infantry participated in the Mexican War, American Civil War, Philippine Insurrection, Moro Rebellion, World War I, World War II, Vietnam War, and Iraq Campaign.

The 5th Infantry Division (Mechanized)—nicknamed the "Red Diamond", or the "Red Devils" — was an infantry division of the United States Army that served in World War I, World War II and the Vietnam War, and with NATO and the U.S. Army III Corps. It was inactivated on 24 November 1992 and reflagged as the 2nd Armored Division.

The 6th Infantry Division was an infantry division of the United States Army active in World War I, World War II, and the last years of the Cold War. Known as "Red Star", it was previously called the "Sight Seein' Sixth". July and August 1943 to assume defensive positions on Oahu, training meanwhile in jungle warfare. It moved to Milne Bay, New Guinea, 31 January 1944, and trained until early June 1944. The division first saw combat in the Toem-Wakde area of Dutch New Guinea, engaging in active patrolling 14–18 June, after taking up positions 6–14 June. Moving west of Toem, it fought the bloody Battle of Lone Tree Hill, 21–30 June, and secured the Maffin Bay area by 12 July. On 16 April 1986 at Fort Richardson, Alaska.

The 6th Infantry Division was an infantry division of the United States Army active in World War I, World War II, and the last years of the Cold War. Known as "Red Star", it was previously called the "Sight Seein' Sixth". July and August 1943 to assume defensive positions on Oahu, training meanwhile in jungle warfare. It moved to Milne Bay, New Guinea, 31 January 1944, and trained until early June 1944. The division first saw combat in the Toem-Wakde area of Dutch New Guinea, engaging in active patrolling 14–18 June, after taking up positions 6–14 June. Moving west of Toem, it fought the bloody Battle of Lone Tree Hill, 21–30 June, and secured the Maffin Bay area by 12 July. Reactivated on 16 April 1986 at Fort Richardson, Alaska

The 13th Division was an infantry division of the United States Army. It was established at Camp Lewis, Washington, in 1918, during World War I. The war ended before the division saw combat, and it was inactivated in 1919 Shoulder Sleeve Insignia of the 13th Division, featuring a horseshoe and a black cat, in keeping with the organization's nickname, "Lucky 13th".

Constituted 24 June 1921 as 406th Infantry Regiment, allotted to Organized Reserves, assigned to 102d Division, 7th Corps Area, and organized in October 1921. Ordered into active military service, less personnel, and organized 15 September 1942 at Camp Maxey, Tex. , as element of 102d Infantry Division. Inactivated 16 March 1946 at Camp Kilmer, New Jersey. Activated 3 January 1947 with headquarters at Kansas City, Missouri. Inactivated 11 May 1959 at Kansas City, concurrently, Headquarters and Headquarters Company consolidated with Headquarters and Headquarters Company Headquarters, 3d Battle Group, 14th Infantry. The Battle Group was activated 1 June 1959 with headquarters at Kansas City.

The Division embarked for Europe in November 1951 to become part of the NATO forces undergoing training in Germany. The units of the 28th over a large section of Southern Germany. The primary mission of the 28th is to close with the enemy by fire and maneuver in order to capture or destroy him, or to repel his assault by fire and close combat. The mission of the Division is three-fold. First, it is to engage in a training program designed to improve its capabilities to fulfill its primary mission. Second, as a part of the North Atlantic Treaty Army, it is to help safeguard the peace and freedom of the people of Western Europe and North America. Third, by demonstrating to the people of Germany the high standard of American morals.

The Americal Division was an infantry division of the United States Army during World War II and the Vietnam War.

Constituted 24 June 1921 as 406th Infantry Regiment, allotted to Organized Reserves, assigned to 102d Division, 7th Corps Area, and organized in October 1921. Ordered into active military service, less personnel, and organized 15 September 1942 at Camp Maxey, Tex. , as element of 102d Infantry Division.

Constituted 24 June 1921 as 406th Infantry Regiment, allotted to Organized Reserves, assigned to 102d Division, 7th Corps Area, and organized in October 1921. Ordered into active military service, less personnel, and organized 15 September 1942 at Camp Maxey, Tex. , as element of 102d Infantry Division. Inactivated 16 March 1946 at Camp Kilmer, New Jersey. Activated 3 January 1947 with headquarters at Kansas City, Missouri. Inactivated 11 May 1959 at Kansas City, concurrently, Headquarters and Headquarters Company consolidated with Headquarters and Headquarters Company Headquarters, 3d Battle Group, 14th Infantry.

Constituted 24 June 1921 as 406th Infantry Regiment, allotted to Organized Reserves, assigned to 102d Division, 7th Corps Area, and organized in October 1921. Ordered into active military service, less personnel, and organized 15 September 1942 at Camp Maxey, Tex. , as element of 102d Infantry Division.

Constituted 24 June 1921 as 406th Infantry Regiment, allotted to Organized Reserves, assigned to 102d Division, 7th Corps Area, and organized in October 1921. Ordered into active military service, less personnel, and organized 15 September 1942 at Camp Maxey, Tex. , as element of 102d Infantry Division.

Constituted 24 June 1921 as 406th Infantry Regiment, allotted to Organized Reserves, assigned to 102d Division, 7th Corps Area, and organized in October 1921. Ordered into active military service, less personnel, and organized 15 September 1942 at Camp Maxey, Tex. , as element of 102d Infantry Division. Inactivated 16 March 1946 at Camp Kilmer, New Jersey. Activated 3 January 1947 with headquarters at Kansas City, Missouri. Inactivated 11 May 1959 at Kansas City, concurrently, Headquarters and Headquarters Company consolidated with Headquarters and Headquarters Company Headquarters, 3d Battle Group, 14th Infantry. The Battle Group was activated 1 June 1959 with headquarters at Kansas City, Missouri.

The Americal Division was an infantry division of the United States Army during World War II and the Vietnam War.

Constituted 24 June 1921 as 406th Infantry Regiment, allotted to Organized Reserves, assigned to 102d Division, 7th Corps Area, and organized in October 1921. Ordered into active military service, less personnel, and organized 15 September 1942 at Camp Maxey, Tex. , as element of 102d Infantry Division.

The 758th Tank Battalion was a tank battalion of the United States Army that served during World War II. The first armored unit to consist of African-American soldiers, the 758th was formed in 1941 and served in Italy. One of the battalion's more notable members was future baseball star Jackie Robinson. The unit's insignia is the head of a black African elephant with large white tusks accompanied by the motto, "We Pierce".

The 1st Armored Regiment, part of the 1st Armored Division, was one of the first American units to engage in combat in World War II in the North African Campaign. On 8 November 1942, the 1st Armored Regiment landed at St Leu, French Morocco and captured Tafaraoui Airfield later in the day after overrunning a battery of Vichy French guns. The next day, the regiment fought well against a counterattack by French tanks and managed to destroy 14 French R35 tanks, for the loss of 1 US tank and 1 US KIA.

101st Airborne Division in World War Two - Battle of the Bulge - Surrounded by the German Army - and when asked to Surrender - the American General told the Germans - "NUTS".

191st Tank Battalion ETO]], MTO , North Africa, Italy, Anzio, Southern France, Rome, Munich - 2 Amphibious landings, 5 Separate campaigns