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From the 1st Infantry Regiment organized in 1791 to the Cottonbalers, Manchus, and Borinqueneers that serve today — these are the Regular Army's infantry regiments. Professional soldiers, standing force, always ready. 54 regiments spanning 242 years of continuous service.

Old Army Heritage 1784 - 1860
Regiments organized before the Civil War — the oldest infantry lineages in the United States Army. These units fought on the frontier, in the War of 1812, the Mexican-American War, and the Indian Wars before the nation tore itself apart.
Civil War & Indian Wars 1861 - 1900
Regiments organized during the Civil War and expanded during the Indian Wars. Many formed the core of the Regular Army that carried American infantry into the twentieth century.
World Wars & Modern Era 1901 - Present
Regiments organized during the expansion of the Regular Army from 1901 through WWI. Many continue to serve today in active-duty divisions.
54
Regiments
600+
Campaigns
242
Years
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Citizen-soldiers with lineages older than the nation itself. From the Massachusetts militia of 1636 to the 116th Infantry at Omaha Beach and the 200th Infantry on the Bataan Death March — the Guard has been there since before there was a Regular Army. Always Ready, Always There.

Northeast & Mid-Atlantic Colonial Era - Present
National Guard regiments from the oldest militia traditions in America — some tracing to the 1600s. These units descend from the colonial militia companies that fought before there was a United States.
South & Midwest 1812 - Present
National Guard regiments from the Southern and Midwestern states. Many served with distinction in both World Wars, carrying regional pride and local identity into combat overseas.
West & Later Formations 1844 - Present
National Guard regiments from the Western states and later formations. From the California Gold Rush militia to the Vietnam-era light infantry brigades.
54
Guard Regiments
1636
Oldest Lineage
50
States
Always Ready
Always There

The paratroopers and glidermen who jumped into Normandy and Corregidor, and the wartime regiments activated from scratch to fight the biggest war in history. From the Devils in Baggy Pants to the Currahees of Band of Brothers — the airborne tradition lives here. All the Way.

Airborne Infantry — Modern Era 1943 - Present
Regiments that transitioned from wartime parachute and glider units into the modern airborne infantry force. Many continue to serve in the 82nd Airborne, 101st Airborne, and 173rd Airborne Brigade.
WWII Parachute & Glider Infantry 1941 - 1945
The original airborne infantry — paratroopers and glidermen who jumped and crash-landed into combat behind enemy lines. These regiments created the airborne tradition from scratch and wrote its legends at Normandy, Arnhem, Bastogne, and Corregidor.
Army of the United States 1942 - 1945
Regiments activated during WWII as part of the massive expansion of the Army. These units were created from scratch, trained in months, and sent into the most intense combat of the twentieth century. Most were deactivated after the war — but their campaign streamers remain.
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Airborne Rgts
21
Wartime Rgts
Airborne
All the Way
WWII
Arsenal of Democracy