Tony Weiand

The 2nd Battalion, 3rd Field Artillery Regiment (2/3rd FA) traces its lineage back to its original constitution in 1812 as part of the U.S. Army’s longstanding field artillery tradition. Throughout its history, the battalion has served in numerous major conflicts, including the Civil War, World War I, World War II—where it provided crucial fire support in the European Theater—and the Korean War. In more recent decades, 2/3rd FA has participated in operations such as Desert Storm, Iraqi Freedom, and Enduring Freedom, adapting to new technologies and missions. The unit’s legacy is marked by its commitment to providing accurate and timely artillery support, earning multiple campaign streamers and commendations for its service.

HHC (Headquarters and Headquarters Company), 2nd Brigade, 2nd Infantry Division, was a key command element stationed at Camp Hovey, near Dongducheon, South Korea, during the late 20th and early 21st centuries. The unit provided critical leadership, planning, and support to the 2nd Brigade, overseeing training, operations, and administration for subordinate battalions as part of the United States’ commitment to the defense of South Korea. Throughout its tenure on the peninsula, HHC 2nd Brigade participated in numerous joint exercises with Republic of Korea forces, maintaining readiness to deter aggression along the Demilitarized Zone. The unit’s presence at Camp Hovey, sometimes colloquially referred to as "Camp Hockey" in error, exemplified the enduring alliance between the U.S. and South Korea.

The 11th Signal Battalion is a distinguished communications unit within the United States Army, originally constituted during World War II to provide critical signal support for combat operations. Activated in 1942, the battalion played a key role in maintaining communications across the European Theater, supporting command and control for Allied forces. Over the decades, the 11th Signal Battalion has served in numerous conflicts, including the Cold War, Operation Desert Storm, and Operation Iraqi Freedom, continually adapting to advances in military communications technology. Today, the battalion remains a vital component of the Army's signal corps, enabling seamless information flow and cyber capabilities on modern battlefields.

The 440th Signal Battalion was first constituted on 18 October 1942 in the Army of the United States and activated on 25 October 1942 at Camp Crowder, Missouri. During World War II, the battalion served in campaigns across Europe, providing vital communications support during the Rhineland and Central Europe campaigns. After World War II, the unit experienced periods of inactivation and reactivation, later becoming part of the U.S. Army’s forces in Europe during the Cold War, stationed in Germany. The 440th Signal Battalion continued its mission of delivering tactical and strategic communications until its inactivation in 2008.