Activated in Hawaii in 1941 and nicknamed 'Tropic Lightning,' the 25th Infantry Division earned its name for its rapid performance in the Pacific during World War II. It fought in Korea and Vietnam and has deployed to Iraq and Afghanistan. Based at Schofield Barracks, Hawaii, it is a subordinate division of I Corps and a central element of the Army's presence in the Indo-Pacific theater.
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What is 25th Infantry Division?
Provides light-infantry and combined-arms forces oriented toward the Indo-Pacific region.
What military branch is 25th Infantry Division in?
25th Infantry Division is a unit of the U.S. Army.
Who commands 25th Infantry Division?
25th Infantry Division operates under I Corps.
Where is 25th Infantry Division based?
25th Infantry Division is headquartered at Schofield Barracks, Hawaii.
When was 25th Infantry Division established?
25th Infantry Division was established in 1941.
Is 25th Infantry Division a special operations unit?
No. 25th Infantry Division is a conventional formation, not a special-operations unit.
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