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| 138th Infantry Regiment | |
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| Active | 1832 to 1974 -- 2010 to Present |
| Country | United States |
| Branch | Missouri Army National Guard |
| Type | Light Infantry |
| Size | Regiment |
| Nickname(s) | First Missouri |
| Motto(s) | St. Louis' Own |
| Engagements | Mexican War American Civil War World War I World War II Operation Enduring Freedom Operation Spartan Shield Operation Inherent Resolve |
| Decorations | Meritorious Unit Commendation Governor's Unit Citation |
| Commanders | |
| 1st BN-138th IN REGT | LTC Timothy (TJ) Halls |
| 3rd BN-138th IN REGT | LTC Tyson K Erdman |
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The 138th Infantry Regiment is a light infantry regiment of the United States Army and the Missouri National Guard.
There are currently two Battalions within the 138th Infantry Regiment:
The 1st Battalion, 138th Infantry Regiment is a light infantry battalion assigned to the 39th Infantry Brigade Combat Team, subordinate to the 35th Infantry Division. Headquartered at Jefferson Barracks.
The 3rd Battalion, 138th Infantry Regiment is a light infantry battalion assigned to the 72nd Infantry Brigade Combat Team (United States), subordinate to the 36th Infantry Division. As of 2024, the unit wears the 110th Maneuver Enhancement Brigade's patch until the official alignment is completed. Headquartered in Kansas City, Missouri.