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The mission of the National Infantry Association® is to support the Chief of Infantry and the entire U.S. Army Infantry Branch (the only organization with this primary function); to share the camaraderie of like minded soldiers and citizens who believe in maintaining the Infantry spirit; to recognize, through our awards program, outstanding Infantrymen and Infantry supporters; and to preserve the Infantry heritage through support of the National Infantry Museum and Soldier Center at Patriot Park.

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On this day in 1991- Scouts from the 1st Battalion On this day in 1991- Scouts from the 1st Battalion, 325th Infantry, 82d, Airborne Division, begin nightly reconnaissance missions of Iraqi positions near Objective Falcon.
On this day in 1991- Operation Desert Storm Begins On this day in 1991- Operation Desert Storm Begins. Task Force Normandy, commanded by LTC Cody and comprising AH-64A for the 1st BN, 101st AV reg, 101st Airborne DIV and Air Force Special Operations MH-53j Pave Low helicopter fires the opening shots of conflict, successfully destroying two Iraqi warning radar sited with Hellfire and 2.75-in rockets. This is the beginning of the Liberation and Defense of Kuwait Campaign: it will end 11 APR
Battle of the Bling: Are you a True Blue expert in Battle of the Bling: Are you a True Blue expert in your craft, the salty sergeant with the thousand yard stare, or the guy with both that constantly has to explain the difference? Let us know which badge you’re rocking on a daily basis.
#CIB #CAB #Infantry #rltw #followme
On this day in 1973- US President Richard Nixon an On this day in 1973-
US President Richard Nixon announces the suspension of offensive action by US troops in Vietnam.
Today in 1951- 27th Inf (Reinf) begins Operation W Today in 1951- 27th Inf (Reinf) begins Operation Wolfhound counter-attack near Osan, Korea.
Remembering the Fallen: Gone but Not Forgotten If Remembering the Fallen: Gone but Not Forgotten
If you’ve had the privilege of knowing a hero who was KIA/MIA share with your True Blue brothers and sisters. #gonebutnotforgotten #memorialbands #brothers #sisters
On this day in 1969- 1LT John Warren Jr., C Co, 2/ On this day in 1969- 1LT John Warren Jr., C Co, 2/22nd IN earns Medal of Honor for his heroic actions in the Vietnam War. When his platoon suddenly came under heavy fire Warren gave his life by throwing himself on an enemy-thrown grenade to shield his fellow soldiers from the blast. #25thID  #infantry #MOH
The National Infantry Association mission: -To su The National Infantry Association mission: 
-To support the Chief of Infantry and the Infantry Branch
-To communicate relevant information through the Infantry Bugler magazine
- To promote camaraderie in the Infantry through NIA Chapters worldwide
- To recognize significant contributions to the infantry through the Order of Saint Maurice and Shield of Sparta Award
-to Support, through the National Infantry Foundation, the National Infantry Museum and Heritage Park in Columbus/ Ft. Benning, GA
#NIA #followme #Infantry #Stmaurice #ftbenning #NIF #NIM
On this day in 1991: With President George H.W. Bu On this day in 1991: With President George H.W. Bush having already deployed 500,000 U.S. troops to the Persian Gulf, Congress passes an Authorization for Use of Military Force against Iraq. The opening shots of Operation "Desert Storm" are just five days away
Today in 1969: While leading an armored convoy dow Today in 1969: While leading an armored convoy down a highway in Vietnam’s Binh Long Province, 1st Lt. Harold A. Fritz’s formation is ambushed. Surrounded on all sides and in danger of being overrun, Fritz – who had been wounded in the initial moments – disregards his injuries and heavy enemy fire, leaping from his vehicle to rally his men, directing them to reposition and shift their fire. As the battle wore on, a group of enemy soldiers closed in on the unit. Fritz, armed with just a pistol and bayonet, and some of his fellow men defeat the infiltrating force. Upon arrival of the relief force, Fritz again braves incoming fire to direct the unit. Today, Fritz is one of only 71 surviving Medal of Honor recipients
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11B or 11C – Blue Cord Rivalry! It’s time to t 11B or 11C – Blue Cord Rivalry!
It’s time to take the objective. Do you charge the hill or blow it away? Sound off with which one are you!
1945: Near Bastogne, Belgium, Staff Sgt. Archer T. 1945: Near Bastogne, Belgium, Staff Sgt. Archer T. Gammon’s platoon is advancing through the woods when it is targeted by a German machine gun position. Archer wades through waist-deep snow to attack the position, eliminating it with grenades. Now rid of the deadly obstacle, the platoon moves forward again, but runs into a hornet’s nest of machine guns, infantry, and a tank. Despite hostile fire zeroing in on him, he again charges forward and eliminates another machine gun nest with grenades and closes within 25 yards of the vehicle while eliminating soldiers protecting their tank. Gammon's daring assault proves to be too much for the enemy armor, but as it fires a parting shot, an 88-mm shells scores a direct hit on the daring American staff sergeant. Gammon is posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor.
On this day in 1944: In the skies over Oscherslebe On this day in 1944: In the skies over Oschersleben, Germany, Maj. James H. Howard is leading a group of P-51 “Mustangs”, escorting a formation of B-17 “Flying Fortress” heavy bombers. When Luftwaffe fighters intercept the group, Howard immediately shoots down a Messerschmitt Bf-110 long range fighter. Upon returning, he finds 30 German pilots attacking the bombers. Without any tactical advantage, he nonetheless single-handedly attacks the enemy planes, shooting down three, and damaging or possibly destroying three more.
Before the war, Howard was a naval aviator, but left the service to join the Claire Chennault’s famed “Flying Tigers”, where he shoots down six Japanese warplanes. Gen. Carl A. Spaatz presents Howard with the Medal of Honor to Howard in June.
January 10, 1942 – The US Army awards an additio January 10, 1942
– The US Army awards an additional contract to The Ford Motor Company to assist in the production of the Jeep, the new, 1/4 ton general-purpose military vehicle desperately needed by American and Allied forces in World War II.
The original Jeep design was submitted by three companies:  Willys-Overland, the American Bantam Car Company, and Ford.  The Willys-Overland company won the Jeep contract, combining its design with the two other company’s submissions but with certain improvements. The Jeep was in high demand during wartime, and Ford soon stepped in to lend its huge production capacity to the effort. By the end of the war, the Jeep had won a place in the hearts of Americans, and soon became a popular civilian vehicle. And that catchy name? Some say it comes from the initials for the Ford version of the Jeep, “GPW” for “General Purpose - Willys.” Others say it was named for “Jeep the Moondog,” the spunky and lovable creature who accompanied Popeye through the comic pages of newspapers in the 1940s. 
The National Infantry Association was gifted a 1944 Willys Jeep in 2020. The NIA uses our Jeep to educate youth, enhance reunions and parades, and market the National Infantry Museum. Here is a picture of CSM (Ret) Chris Lewis and COL (Ret) Rob Choppa taking the Willys MB Jeep for a test drive.
The Shield of Sparta is an award for spouses who h The Shield of Sparta is an award for spouses who have contributed, in some way, to the Infantry. The Order of Saint Maurice and the Shield of Sparta are awarded by the National Infantry Association and the U.S. Army’s Chief of Infantry (Commanding General of Fort Benning)
Check out our store https://www.followmestore.org. Check out our store https://www.followmestore.org. #followme. #infantry
Happy Birthday Elvis! He entered the Army on marc Happy Birthday Elvis! 
He entered the Army on march 24, 1958. During his active military career Mr. Presley served as a member of two different armor battalions. Between March 28 and September 17, 1958, he belonged to Company A, 2d Medium Tank Battalion, 37th Armor, stationed at Fort Hood, Texas. During this assignment he completed basic and advanced military training.
On this day in 1967: 16,000 U.S. and 14,000 South On this day in 1967: 16,000 U.S. and 14,000 South Vietnamese troops enter the "Iron Triangle," a major Viet Cong stronghold near Saigon, on a massive search and destroy mission. The Viet Cong largely avoided contact with the large force, withdrawing to Cambodia or hiding in tunnels. Operation "Cedar Falls" was the largest ground operation of the Vietnam War and marked the first time "tunnel rats" were used
Jan 6th Medal of Honor: 44 years ago in South Viet Jan 6th Medal of Honor: 44 years ago in South Vietnam, Army helicopter pilot Maj. Patrick H. Brady conducted multiple medical evacuation missions in dense fog and in the face of heavy enemy fire. Over the course of the day, he rescued 51 soldiers and 400 bullet holes were counted in the three helicopters he flew.
Jan 5th 1970: Staff Sgt. Franklin D. Miller was le Jan 5th 1970: Staff Sgt. Franklin D. Miller was leading a long range patrol of Special Forces soldiers and Montagnards in Laos when a booby trap wounded several members. A firefight ensued, wounding the entire patrol. Despite a serious chest wound, Miller is the last man standing and keeps up the fight for several hours, holding off repeated enemy assaults against their position. That evening, as he is about to exhaust his ammunition, a team arrives to relieve the Green Berets.
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