Douglas Graham

The 3rd Squadron, 71st Cavalry Regiment (3-71 CAV) is a reconnaissance unit within the 10th Mountain Division of the United States Army. Activated in 2004, 3-71 CAV has served as the division’s reconnaissance, surveillance, and target acquisition (RSTA) squadron. The unit has deployed multiple times in support of Operation Enduring Freedom in Afghanistan, where it conducted vital reconnaissance, security, and combat operations in challenging terrain. Renowned for its adaptability and resilience, 3-71 CAV continues to play a key role in enabling the 10th Mountain Division’s rapid response and combat effectiveness.

The 5th Battalion, 7th Air Defense Artillery Regiment (5-7 ADA) traces its lineage to the original 7th Regiment of Artillery, constituted in 1898. Reactivated and reflagged several times throughout the 20th century, the unit has served in key air defense roles during the Cold War, operating Nike and Patriot missile systems in Europe. Since the end of the Cold War, 5-7 ADA has been stationed in Germany as part of U.S. Army Europe, providing critical theater air and missile defense. The battalion has also deployed in support of Operations Iraqi Freedom and Enduring Freedom, demonstrating its commitment to both NATO and U.S. global security objectives.

The 1st Battalion, 22nd Infantry Regiment (1/22 INF), nicknamed the "Regulars," traces its origins to 1861, organized during the Civil War as part of the Army of the Potomac. The unit has seen extensive combat throughout U.S. history, notably participating in the Indian Wars, both World Wars, the Vietnam War, and Operations Iraqi Freedom and Enduring Freedom. During the Vietnam War, 1/22 INF was attached to the 4th Infantry Division (Mechanized) and operated extensively in the Central Highlands, often deploying via Infantry Fighting Vehicles (IFV), which is sometimes referenced as IFFV (Infantry Fighting Force Vehicle). The battalion is renowned for its adaptability, valor, and longstanding service in key campaigns, upholding its motto, "Deeds, Not Words."

The 1st Battalion, 32nd Infantry Regiment, known as the "Queen's Own," was originally constituted in 1916 and has since played a significant role in U.S. Army history. It distinguished itself in World War II with campaigns in the Pacific, notably in New Guinea and the Philippines. During the Korean War, the battalion was instrumental in the defense of the Pusan Perimeter and the breakout from the Chosin Reservoir. In more recent years, 1/32nd Infantry has deployed in support of Operation Enduring Freedom in Afghanistan, continuing its legacy of service and valor.