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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The Second United States Cavalry at Beverly Ford

Civil War | Article

The 2nd U.S. Cavalry

In March 1833, with the onset of Westward Expansion, President Andrew Jackson authorized the formation of a regiment of United States Dragoons. The...

On a grassy embankment with the ocean in the background, one solider in uniform kneels and helps another up the cliff

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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...

Civil War | Article

The 5th U.S. Cavalry

Between 1833 and 1846, Congress added three mounted regiments to the United States Army. The success of the First and Second United States Dragoons...

Civil War | Article

Shades of Blue and Gray

Individual Civil War veterans left a tremendous military legacy after the war, but the conflict also influenced the fabric and structure of America's...