8th Infantry Regiment (United States)
The 8th Infantry Regiment of the United States, also known as the "Fighting Eagles," is an infantry regiment in the United States Army. The 8th Infantry participated in the Mexican War, American Civil War, Philippine Insurrection, Moro Rebellion, World War I, World War II, Vietnam War, and Iraq Campaign.
| 8th Infantry Regiment | |
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| Active | 1838 – present |
| Country | United States |
| Branch | United States Army |
| Type | Infantry |
| Garrison/HQ | Fort Carson, Colorado |
| Nickname(s) | Fighting Eagles |
| Motto(s) | "Patriae Fidelitas" ("Loyalty to Country") |
| Engagements | Mexican War American Civil War Indian Wars Philippine Insurrection Moro Rebellion World War I World War II Vietnam War Iraq Campaign |
| Commanders | |
| Notable commanders | Benjamin A. Poore George C. Marshall James Van Fleet |
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