Hq & Hq Co 2d BG 10th Inf. Ft. Davis, C.Z.

• Historical Roots: Headquarters & Headquarters Company (HHC), 2nd Battle Group, 10th Infantry, traces its lineage to the original 10th Infantry Regiment, organized in 1855, which participated in the Civil War, Indian Wars, and both World Wars. • Panama Garrison: The unit was stationed at Fort Davis in the Canal Zone (C.Z.), Panama, during the Cold War, serving as a key U.S. infantry presence in the defense of the Panama Canal. • Fort Davis Legacy: Fort Davis was one of the major U.S. Army installations in Panama, named after General Jefferson C. Davis, and played a vital role in regional security and training. • Reorganization Era: The 2d Battle Group structure was part of the U.S. Army’s Pentomic reorganization in the late 1950s, which replaced traditional regimental structures with more flexible battle groups. • Jungle Warfare Training: Soldiers of HHC 2nd BG 10th Inf. participated in jungle warfare training, preparing them for operations in the dense tropical environments of Central and South America. • Inter-American Relations: The unit often engaged in joint exercises with Panamanian and Latin American forces, fostering military cooperation and goodwill in the region. • Critical Canal Defense: As part of the U.S. Southern Command, the unit’s primary mission was the security of the Panama Canal, a strategic asset for global maritime trade and military logistics. • Community Life: Life at Fort Davis included family housing, schools, and recreational facilities, creating a unique American military community within the Canal Zone. • Inactivation and Legacy: With the drawdown of U.S. forces in Panama and the eventual handover of the Canal, the 2d BG, 10th Infantry, was inactivated, but its veterans remain active in reunion groups and historical societies. • Unit Insignia and Motto: The 10th Infantry Regiment’s distinctive unit insignia features a buffalo, symbolizing its service in the Indian Wars, and the motto “Courage and Fidelity,” reflecting its longstanding traditions of valor and loyalty.