178th Infantry Regiment (United States)
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The 178th Infantry Regiment is an infantry regiment of the United States Army, Illinois Army National Guard. It traces its history back to the Illinois state militia and has served in several American wars since its founding. The regiment is unique because its original members were part of a segregated "colored" unit. The regiment's 1st Battalion still exists today as an Air assault battalion.
178th Infantry Regiment (United States)
SGT Heriberto Medina, 1-178, gives school supplies to a girl in a hospital in Paktia Province, Afghanistan. 17 February 2009.
1-178 driving an armored convoy in Gardez City, the capital of Paktia Province. 17 February 2009.
Illinois Army National Guard
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The Illinois Army National Guard is a component of the United States Army and the United States National Guard. With the Illinois Air National Guard it forms the Illinois National Guard. National coordination of various state National Guard units are maintained through the National Guard Bureau. The Illinois Army National Guard is composed of approximately 10,000 soldiers.
Shoulder sleeve insignia of the Illinois Joint Force Headquarters
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