158th Infantry Regiment (United States)
The 158th Infantry Regiment ("Bushmasters") is an infantry unit of the Arizona National Guard. The regiment has served abroad in World War I, World War II and Afghanistan.
| 158th Infantry Regiment | |
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Coat of arms | |
| Active | 1865–1967 2005 – present |
| Country | United States |
| Allegiance | Arizona |
| Branch | Arizona Army National Guard |
| Type | Infantry |
| Nickname(s) | Bushmasters (special designation) |
| Motto(s) | Cuidado (Take Care) |
| Engagements | Indian Wars Mexican Expedition World War I World War II War in Afghanistan |
| Commanders | |
| Current commander | LTC Joseph Mayeaux |
| Command Sergeant Major | CSM Geoffrey Hunt |
| Notable commanders | Col. J. Prugh Herndon Col. Earle O. Sandlin |
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In 1967 then Governor of Arizona Jack Williams signed into law that 3 December would be "Bushmaster Day" in the State of Arizona in honor of the regiment's service.
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