279th Infantry Regiment (United States)
The 1st Battalion, 279th Infantry Regiment is headquartered in Sand Springs, Oklahoma. It is a part of the 45th Infantry Brigade Combat Team, Oklahoma Army National Guard.
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| Active | 1946 |
| Country | United States |
| Branch | Oklahoma Army National Guard |
| Type | Infantry |
| Role | Light infantry |
| Size | One battalion |
| Garrison/HQ | Sand Springs, OK |
| Motto(s) | "Movin' On" |
| Colors | Blue, white, red |
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The 279th Infantry shares a portion of its lineage with the 180th Infantry Regiment. The unit, under these two designations, saw action during World War II and the Korean War as part of the 45th Infantry Division and again in Afghanistan and Iraq as part of the 45th Infantry Brigade Combat Team.
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