1:29th Infantry

• Origins in World War I: The 1st Battalion, 29th Infantry Regiment was constituted on 29 May 1917 and organized at Fort Douglas, Utah, as the U.S. entered World War I. • World War II Service: The 29th Infantry Regiment was stationed in Alaska during World War II, helping to defend the Aleutian Islands from potential Japanese invasion. • Camp Roberts and Training: In the 1940s, elements of the 29th Infantry, including the 1st Battalion, were stationed at Camp Roberts, California, where they trained thousands of infantrymen for combat. • Post-War Reassignment: After World War II, the 1/29th Infantry was stationed at Fort Benning, Georgia, where it became integral to the U.S. Army Infantry School. • Vietnam Era Legacy: During the Vietnam War, the battalion helped train soldiers deploying to Southeast Asia, reinforcing the Army’s combat readiness. • Distinctive Unit Insignia: The 29th Infantry Regiment's emblem features a blue and white shield with a bayonet, symbolizing the unit’s readiness for combat and its infantry heritage. • Modern Training Role: Today, 1/29th Infantry is known for running the Army’s Bradley Fighting Vehicle Master Gunner Course and other advanced mechanized training at Fort Moore (formerly Fort Benning). • Motto – “We Lead The Way”: The battalion’s motto reflects its long-standing mission to develop leaders and to set standards for others to follow. • Urban Operations Expertise: 1/29th Infantry played a key role in developing the Army’s urban warfare doctrine, using purpose-built facilities like McKenna MOUT (Military Operations in Urban Terrain) site. • Continuing Legacy: The 1st Battalion, 29th Infantry Regiment is one of the oldest continuously serving infantry battalions in the U.S. Army, and its alumni have served in every major conflict since World War I.