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| 34th Infantry Division | |
|---|---|
&sq=Envato&lang=en&file=File:34th_%27Red_Bull%27_Infantry_Division_SSI.svg) 34th Infantry Division's shoulder sleeve insignia | |
| Active | 1917–1919 1924–1963 1991–present |
| Country |  United States |
| Branch |  United States Army |
| Type | Infantry |
| Size | Division |
| Garrison/HQ | Arden Hills, Minnesota |
| Nickname(s) | "Red Bull" "The Sandstorm Division" |
| Motto(s) | "Attack, Attack, Attack!" |
| March | "March of the Red Bull Legions" |
| Engagements | |
| Commanders | |
| Current commander | Major General Charles Kemper[1][2] |
| Notable commanders | Charles W. Ryder Charles L. Bolte Michael Wickman |
| Insignia | |
| Distinctive unit insignia | &sq=Envato&lang=en&file=File:34th_Red_Bull_Infantry_Division_Distinctive_Unit_Insignia.svg) |
The 34th Infantry Division is an infantry division of the United States Army, part of the National Guard, that participated in World War I, World War II and multiple current conflicts. It was the first American division deployed to Europe in World War II, where it fought with great distinction in the Italian Campaign.[3]
The division was deactivated in 1945, and the 47th "Viking" Infantry Division was later created in the division's former area. In 1991 the 47th Division was redesignated the 34th. Since 2001, division soldiers have served on homeland security duties in the continental United States, in Afghanistan, and in Iraq. The 34th has also been deployed to support peacekeeping efforts in the former Yugoslavia and elsewhere.[4]
The division continues to serve today, with most of the division part of the Minnesota and Iowa National Guard. In 2011, it was staffed by roughly 6,500 soldiers from the Minnesota National Guard,[5] 2,900 from the Iowa National Guard, about 300 from the Nebraska National Guard, and about 100 from other states.[6]
- ^ Williams, Linsey (14 March 2022). "March on, Red Bull Legion: New commanding general at Red Bull Division". Retrieved 18 April 2022.
- ^ 34th Red Bull ID [@TheRedBulls] (30 December 2022). "Dec. 29, the Red Bulls held a small ceremony for Charles Kemper, commanding general of the 34th Red Bull Infantry Division. He was promoted to Major General" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link) - ^ United States Army, Division, 34th (1945). The Story of the 34th Infantry Division – Louisiana to Piza. Information and Education Section, MTOUSA. p. 1.
- ^ "34th Infantry Division (ARNG)". United States Army Combined Arms Center. Retrieved 16 June 2013.
- ^ "Guard101.ppt". Slide 6. Minnesota National Guard. Archived from the original on 27 June 2013. Retrieved 15 June 2013.
- ^ Corell, Ben (Winter 2012). "2nd Brigade Combat Team, 34th Infantry Div 2010–11 Afghan Deployment Report" (PDF). The 34th ID Association Newsletter. 34th Infantry Division Association: 4. Archived from the original (PDF) on 15 August 2013. Retrieved 15 June 2013.