184th Infantry Regiment (United States)
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| 184th Infantry Regiment | |
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 Distinctive unit insignia of the United States Army National Guard 184th Infantry Regiment |
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| Active | 1927-Present |
| Country | United States |
| Branch | U.S. Army National Guard |
| Garrison/HQ | Modesto, California (HQ) |
| Nickname | Night Stalkers |
| Motto | Let's Go! |
| Engagements | World War II Korean War Vietnam Operation Desert Storm Operation Desert Shield Operation Iraqi Freedom |
The 184th Infantry Regiment is a combat regiment of the United States Army made up of soldiers from the California Army National Guard. The regiment is as of February 2007 stateside, however, individual members are in Iraq filling in critical positions in other active duty units or are tasked for border security missions in southern California or to respond to governor call-ups like the October 2007 San Diego Wildfires. The 184th's higher headquarters is the 40th Infantry Brigade Combat Team, headquartered in San Diego.
The 1st Battalion, 184th Infantry deployed in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom III in early 2005 conducting full spectrum combat operations under the 3rd Infantry Division's 4th Brigade Combat Team. During its year long deployment the 1-184th Infantry suffered several KIA and WIA, including Col. William Wood, the highest ranking officer killed in combat operations in Iraq.
As of March 2008, Bravo Company 1-184th Infantry is slated to deploy as part of the 1st Battalion, 185th Armor Regiment with the 81st Heavy Brigade Combat Team (United States) to Iraq in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom 08-10 in August 2008. The rest of the Battalion is expected to deploy with the 40th Infantry Division to Kosovo as part of an upcoming KFOR rotation.
[edit] Subordinate Units
- First Battalion
- The First Battalion, 184th Infantry Regiment currently serves as one of two infantry battalions of the 40th Infantry Brigade Combat Team.
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- Headquarters and Headquarters Company
- HHC is stationed in Modesto, California. HHC has subordinate elements located in Turlock, California.
- Headquarters and Headquarters Company
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- Alpha Company
- Alpha Co is stationed in Visalia, California.
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- Bravo Company
- Bravo Co is stationed at Camp Parks RFTA in Dublin, California.
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- Charlie Company
- Charlie Co is stationed in Auburn, California.
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- Delta Company
- Delta Co is stationed in Oakdale, California.
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- Second Battalion
- The Second Battalion, 184th Infantry Regiment was deactivated on ___ date.
- Third Battalion
- The Third Battalion, 184th Infantry Regiment was deactivated on ___ date.
[edit] History
The 184th Infantry Regiment is a descendant of the Auburn Greys and the Sarsfield Grenadier Guards.
The California State Military Museum published a history of the 184th Infantry Regiment on February 1, 2005.
The 184th Infantry Regiment has been involved in the following American conflicts.
- World War I
- 1927 Folsom State Prison Riots
- World War II
- Korean War
- Vietnam War
- Operation Desert Shield/Desert Storm
- 1992 Los Angeles Riots
- Operation Desert Spring
- Operation Iraqi Freedom
[edit] Alumni
- First Battalion
- The First Battalion of the 184th Infantry Regiment has an alumnus page available here.
- Second Battalion
- The Second Battalion of the 184th Infantry Regiment has an alumnus page available here.
- Third Battalion
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- The Third Battalion of the 184th Infantry Regiment has an alumnus page available here.
