162nd Infantry Regiment (United States)
The 162nd Infantry Regiment is a regiment of the Oregon Army National Guard with headquarters in Springfield, Oregon. In January 2006 as part of the Army's transformation towards a modular force, the 1st Battalion, 162nd Infantry Regiment was inactivated. Many members continued to serve with the 2nd Battalion and other units within the 41st Infantry Brigade Combat Team.
| 162nd Infantry Regiment | |
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| Active | 1917 - |
| Country | United States |
| Branch | Oregon Army National Guard |
| Nickname(s) | The Volunteers, Third Oregon Infantry |
| Engagements | World War I World War II Iraq Campaign Afghanistan Campaign |
| Commanders | |
| Current commander | LTC WOODS |
| Notable commanders | Creed C. Hammond |
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