179th Infantry Regiment (United States)
The 179th Infantry Regiment ("Tomahawks") is an infantry regiment of the United States Army's National Guard.
| 179th Infantry Regiment | |
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Coat of arms | |
| Active | 1890-present |
| Country | United States |
| Branch | United States Army |
| Type | Infantry |
| Role | Light infantry |
| Size | Battalion |
| Garrison/HQ | Stillwater, Oklahoma |
| Nickname(s) | Tomahawks (special designation) |
| Motto(s) | "In Omina Paratus" (In All Things Prepared) |
| Colors | Blue and silver (white) |
| Commanders | |
| Notable commanders | William Orlando Darby Michael S. Davison (1st Battalion) |
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Currently, the 1st Battalion is the only active battalion in the regiment and is organized as a combined arms battalion under the brigade unit of action table of organization and equipment. The battalion is an organic element of the 45th Infantry Brigade Combat Team of the Oklahoma Army National Guard.
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