106 Infantry Division (U.S. Army) Accent Coffee Mug

The 106th Infantry Division is a formation of the United States Army that played significant roles during World War II, the Korean War, and the Vietnam War. It was activated in June 1942 at Camp Claiborne, Louisiana, as part of the U.S. Army's response to the global conflict.During World War II, the division served in Europe under the Third Army, participating in campaigns such as Operation Cobra and the Battle of Normandy. It was deactivated in 1946 after the end of hostilities. Re-established in 1951 during the Korean War, the 106th Division was primarily responsible for occupation duties in Germany before being inactivated again in 1957.Reactivated once more in 1962, the 106th Infantry Division served in Vietnam from 1967 to 1971. The division's units conducted search and destroy missions, provided security for South Vietnamese hamlets, and participated in many significant battles including the Battle of Dak To and the Battle of Suoi Da.Today, the 106th Infantry Division (Traditional) is an Army National Guard unit headquartered in Tulsa, Oklahoma, with elements spread across several states. The division's motto is "Ready to Go!" reflecting its readiness for mobilization and deployment when called upon by the U.S. government.