69th Infantry Regiment (U.S. Army) Tumbler 20oz

The 69th Infantry Regiment is a unit of the United States Army, tracing its lineage back to the American Expeditionary Forces during World War I. Initially formed as the 69th Infantry Brigade in 1917, it was redesignated as the 69th Infantry Regiment in 1921 and has since undergone several organizational changes. The regiment is currently part of the U.S. Army's 25th Infantry Division, stationed at Schofield Barracks, Hawaii. Historically, the 69th Infantry Regiment saw active service in both World War I and World War II, participating notably in the Battle of the Bulge during WWII. The regiment is also associated with notable units like the Tiger Division and the Fighting 69th. Its nickname, "The Irish," stems from the large number of Irish-American soldiers who served in the regiment throughout its history.