169th Infantry Regiment (U.S. Army) Black Coffee Mug

The 169th Infantry Regiment is a unit of the United States Army, tracing its lineage back to 1898 during the Spanish-American War. It was formally organized in the National Guard on May 28, 1899, and later mobilized for World War I in 1917. The regiment saw combat in several major battles of World War II, including the Battle of the Bulge. The 169th Infantry Regiment is part of the Illinois Army National Guard and is headquartered in Rockford, Illinois. Its current mission includes conducting training for its soldiers to maintain readiness for state and federal missions as part of the U.S. Army's force structure. The regiment's motto is "First to Fight," reflecting its history of courage and valor displayed on various battlefields throughout its existence.