Lindsey Morrison
Military Units
Through America’s Wars
Throughout our history, the brave men and women of our armed forces have served valiantly to secure the freedoms we enjoy today. Following is a collection of articles tracing the lineage of some of the most famous military units in American history.
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The 1st U.S. Cavalry
On March 2, 1833, President Andrew Jackson signed a bill that established the regiment of United States Dragoons. Dragoon units were not uncommon to...
The 116th Infantry Regiment
The oldest unit in continuous service in the Virginia National Guard, the 116th Infantry Regiment was organized on November 3, 1741. Over the course...
Shades of Blue and Gray
Individual Civil War veterans left a tremendous military legacy after the war, but the conflict also influenced the fabric and structure of America's...
The 5th U.S. Cavalry
Between 1833 and 1846, Congress added three mounted regiments to the United States Army. The success of the First and Second United States Dragoons...
Who Are the Special Operations Forces?
Just who is involved in reconnaissance, unconventional warfare and counterterrorism efforts within the U.S. military? Learn more in this brief history...
“Resolved, That two Battalions of marines be raised”
From the fight for independence to the Treaty of Paris, learn more about the early development of the United States Marine Corps.
More Military Units
- Shades of Blue and Gray »
- The 1st U.S. Cavalry »
- The 2nd U.S. Cavalry »
- The 5th U.S. Cavalry »
- The “Fighting Eagles” Regiment: 8th U.S. Infantry »
- "The Warriors" Regiment: 4th U.S. Infantry »
- The "Fighting Sixth:" 6th U.S. Cavalry »
- The 2nd Air Defense Regiment »
- The "Brave Rifles:" 3d U.S. Cavalry »
- The 5th U.S. Infantry Regiment »
- The 4th U.S. Cavalry »
- The 1st Battalion, 6th Field Artillery Regiment »
- The 1st Air Defense Regiment »
- The 4th U.S. Air Defense Regiment »
- The 116th Infantry Regiment »
- The "Detroit Light Guard:" 1225th Support Battalion »
- Old Ironsides: a History of America’s Ship of State »