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The 25th infantry division nicknamed tropic lightning is a united states army division. Inhand also redesigned wolfhounds display head previous version seen in image. Jan 18,1951 has a write about our unit when we were ambushed by n. Old vtg ca 1970s us army unit shoulder patch korea dmz theater made unknown nice. Categories video army vietnam war shock and awe combat. You can start your collection with one of the general u. Buy 25th infantry division acu patch with fastener. The unit became known as the wolfhounds shortly after world war i when the unit. The 25th infantry division deploys to conduct decisive actions in support of unified land operations. Us army d company 1501st airborne wolf pack military patch size. Mar 11, 20 wolfhound targets command and control nodes of the enemy. If anyone remembers anything about him, please, please contact me. The 27th infantry regiment, nicknamed the wolfhounds, is a regiment of the united states.
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