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3d Infantry Division (United States)

3rd Division
3rd Infantry Division
Patch of the United States Army 3rd Infantry Division (Scorpion W2).png
The shoulder sleeve insignia of the 3rd Infantry Division.
Founded 1917; 100 years ago (1917)
Country  United States of America
Branch  United States Army
Type Combined arms (armor and mechanized infantry) and Light infantry
Role Command and control organization containing two to four maneuver brigades
Size Division
Part of XVIII Airborne Corps
Garrison/HQ Fort Stewart
Nickname(s) "Marne Division" (Special Designation), Rock of the Marne
Motto(s) Nous Resterons La (We Shall Remain Here)
Mascot(s) Rocky the Bulldog
Engagements

World War I

World War II

Korean War
Persian Gulf War

Global War on Terrorism

Operation Atlantic Resolve
Commanders
Current
commander
MG James E. Rainey
Notable
commanders
MG Tony Cucolo
MG Joseph T. Dickman
MG John P. Lucas
MG Lucian Truscott
LTG John W. O'Daniel
GEN Robert B. Abrams
Insignia
Distinctive unit insignia of the division's headquarters battalion
3rd Infantry Division DUI.svg
Combat service identification badge
3rd Infantry Division CSIB.png
Flag
Flag of the United States Army 3rd Infantry Division.svg

World War I

World War II

Korean War
Persian Gulf War

Global War on Terrorism

The 3rd Infantry Division (nicknamed the "Marne Division") is a combined arms and light infantry division of the United States Army based at Fort Stewart, Georgia. It is a direct subordinate unit of the XVIII Airborne Corps and U.S. Army Forces Command. Its current organization includes two brigade combat teams, one aviation brigade, a division artillery and support elements. The division has a distinguished history, having seen active service in both World War I and World War II.

The division fought in France in World War I. In World War II, it landed with Gen. Patton's task force in a contested amphibious landing on the coast of Morocco, North Africa, overwhelming Vichy French defenders in November 1942. In 1943, the division invaded Sicily in July, and invaded Italy at Salerno in September, before fighting in France and finally Germany. Medal of Honor recipient Audie Murphy, featured in the Hollywood movie, "To Hell and Back," was a member. The division also served in the Korean War. From 1957 until 1996, the division was a major part of the United States Army's presence in the NATO alliance in West Germany.


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