Texas shaped, brass colored coin, 2 inches wide x 2 inches high. Click to enlarge
Unit/Organization Information
  • Texas Army National Guard
  • 72nd Infantry Brigade Combat Team
  • 36th Infantry Division
  • 3rd Battalion 141st Infantry Regiment
Location
Coin Location: 21D13
Homebase: Weslaco, Texas
Additional Information
Date Acquired: Prior to 21 March 2008
Donated by: Unknown
Copies: 1 of 1

C002501

Location: 21D13

Coin: Unit

National Guard » U.S. Army » Infantry

Narrative

Texas shaped, brass colored coin, 2 inches wide x 2 inches high.

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On 1 May 2004, the 49th Armored Division of the Texas Army National Guard was officially deactivated and the 49th Armored Division was redesignated the 36th Infantry Division. After half a century, the "Fighting 36th" was reactivated to help transform Texas' military forces into a more mobile and lethal fighting force, committed to helping fight the global war on terrorism and carrying on the proud legacy established by its predecessors.

In 2005 - 2006, 800 Soldiers of 3d Battalion, 141st Infantry Regiment, 72d Brigade, 36th Infantry Division deployed to Afghanistan for combat operations. The Battalion was attached to the 504th Infantry Regiment of the 82d Airborne Division and earned a Joint Meritorious Unit Citation.