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• 2nd Battalion, 137th Infantry Regiment (Kansas Army National Guard): • World War I Origins: The 137th Infantry traces its roots to the 1st Kansas Infantry, serving with distinction in France during World War I as part of the 35th Division. • Battle of Saint-Mihiel: In September 1918, the 137th participated in the Saint-Mihiel Offensive, helping to breach the Hindenburg Line. • Normandy Landings: During World War II, the 137th landed at Omaha Beach on July 7, 1944, and fought through the hedgerows of Normandy. • Battle of the Bulge: The regiment played a key role in the defense against the German counteroffensive in the Ardennes in late 1944. • Post-War Reorganizations: After World War II, the 137th underwent several reorganizations and was eventually designated as the 2nd Battalion, 137th Infantry Regiment. • 3rd Battalion, 144th Infantry Regiment (Texas Army National Guard): • Spanish-American War: The 144th Infantry Regiment’s predecessor units served in the Spanish-American War, with Company D mustered in 1898. • Mexican Border Service: The 144th provided border security during the Mexican Revolution, guarding Texas territory in 1916-1917. • World War II Pacific Theater: The 144th Infantry was deployed to Alaska and the Aleutian Islands to defend against Japanese forces, one of the few U.S. Army units to serve in that remote theater. • Hurricane Katrina Response: In 2005, the 3rd Battalion, 144th Infantry, was mobilized for disaster response in New Orleans, providing critical security and humanitarian assistance. • Operation Iraqi Freedom: The battalion deployed to Iraq in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom, conducting convoy security and force protection missions in 2008-2009.