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Military Units

Through America’s Wars

Throughout our history, the brave men and women of our armed forces have served valiantly to secure the freedoms we enjoy today. Following is a collection of articles tracing the lineage of some of the most famous military units in American history.

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Pennsylvania National Guard Unit

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Hamilton’s Own

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The 16th Infantry Regiment, United States Army

Schofield Barracks 21st infantry landscape square

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The “Gimlet” Regiment: 21st Infantry

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History Old Ironsides: a History of America’s Ship of State	History The 116th Infantry Regiment
History The 4th U.S. Air Defense Regiment	History The 1st Air Defense Regiment
History The "Detroit Light Guard:" 1225th Support Battalion	History The 1st Battalion, 6th Field Artillery Regiment
History The 4th U.S. Cavalry	History The 5th U.S. Infantry Regiment
History The "Brave Rifles:" 3d U.S. Cavalry	History The 2nd Air Defense Regiment
History The "Fighting Sixth:" 6th U.S. Cavalry	History "The Warriors" Regiment: 4th U.S. Infantry
History The “Fighting Eagles” Regiment: 8th U.S. Infantry	History The "Old Guard:" 3d U.S. Infantry
History The 5th U.S. Cavalry	Civil War History The "Cottonbalers" Regiment: 7th U.S. Infantry
Civil War History The 2nd U.S. Cavalry	History The 1st U.S. Cavalry
Civil War History Shades of Blue and Gray