Constituted in 1917 and nicknamed the 'Bayonet' (or 'Hourglass') division, the 7th Infantry Division fought across the Pacific in World War II, including the battles of Attu and Okinawa, and later served in Korea. After being inactivated in 2006, it was reactivated in 2012 at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington, as a two-star headquarters that coordinates the training and readiness of subordinate brigades. It is a subordinate division of I Corps and is oriented toward the Indo-Pacific theater.
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What is 7th Infantry Division?
Provides a division-level headquarters that oversees the readiness of multiple brigades at Joint Base Lewis-McChord and supports operations in the Indo-Pacific.
What military branch is 7th Infantry Division in?
7th Infantry Division is a unit of the U.S. Army.
Who commands 7th Infantry Division?
7th Infantry Division operates under I Corps.
Where is 7th Infantry Division based?
7th Infantry Division is headquartered at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington.
When was 7th Infantry Division established?
7th Infantry Division was established in 1917.
Is 7th Infantry Division a special operations unit?
No. 7th Infantry Division is a conventional formation, not a special-operations unit.
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