158th Infantry Regiment (United States)
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The 158th Infantry Regiment ("Bushmasters"[1]) is an infantry unit of the Arizona National Guard. The regiment has served abroad in World War I, World War II and Afghanistan.
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158th Infantry Regiment | |
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Active | 1865–1967 2005 – present |
Country | United States |
Allegiance | Arizona |
Branch | Arizona Army National Guard |
Type | Infantry |
Nickname(s) | Bushmasters (special designation)[1] |
Motto(s) | Cuidado (Take Care) |
Engagements | Indian Wars Mexican Expedition World War I World War II War in Afghanistan |
Commanders | |
Current commander | LTC Joseph Mayeaux |
Command Sergeant Major | CSM Geoffrey Hunt |
Notable commanders | Col. J. Prugh Herndon Col. Earle O. Sandlin |
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In 1967 then Governor of Arizona Jack Williams signed into law that 3 December would be "Bushmaster Day" in the State of Arizona in honor of the regiment's service.