3rd Brigade, 7th Infantry Division (United States)
The 3rd Brigade, 7th Infantry Division, originally known as the 14th Infantry Brigade was an infantry brigade of the United States Army, and a part of the 7th Infantry Division. The brigade was based at Fort Ord, California for most of its history.
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7th Infantry Division shoulder sleeve insignia | |
Active | 1917 – 21 1963 – 71 1974 – 93 |
Country | United States of America |
Branch | United States Army |
Type | Infantry |
Role | Light Infantry |
Size | Brigade |
Part of | 7th Infantry Division |
Engagements | World War I Panama |
Activated for service in World War I, the unit saw brief service in the conflict, but never fought as an entire unit. After the Korean War, it was reactivated as a brigade, and was returned to the United States where it saw action in Operation Just Cause and Operation Golden Pheasant. The brigade sent units to support 2nd Brigade, 7th Infantry Division during the 1992 Los Angeles Riots. The 3rd Brigade was inactivated in 1993.
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