Lindsey Morrison

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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Veterans in Parks Act Will Provide America's Heroes With Unfettered Access to America's Treasures

(Washington, D.C.) — The American Battlefield Trust, the nation’s premier nonprofit battlefield preservation organization, applauds U.S. Reps. Ruben...

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“Resolved, That two Battalions of marines be raised”

From the fight for independence to the Treaty of Paris, learn more about the early development of the United States Marine Corps.

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Who Are the Special Operations Forces?

Just who is involved in reconnaissance, unconventional warfare and counterterrorism efforts within the U.S. military? Learn more in this brief history...

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The 116th Infantry Regiment

The oldest unit in continuous service in the Virginia National Guard, the 116th Infantry Regiment was organized on November 3, 1741. Over the course...