12th Infantry Regiment (U.S. Army) Accent Coffee Mug

The 12th Infantry Regiment is a unit of the United States Army, falling under the umbrella of the Infantry Branch. Established on July 31, 1916, during the Mexican Border Crisis, it was originally part of the National Guard and later incorporated into the Regular Army in 1921. Throughout its history, the 12th Infantry Regiment has served in various conflicts including World War I, World War II, Korea, and Vietnam. It is currently stationed at Fort Carson, Colorado, under the command of the 4th Stryker Brigade Combat Team (Airborne). The regiment's motto is "First to Fight," reflecting its reputation as a pioneering and elite infantry unit within the U.S. Army.