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The 25th Infantry Division (nicknamed "Tropic Lightning") [1] is a United States Army division based at Schofield Barracks in Hawaii. The division, which was activated on 1 October 1941 in Hawaii, conducts military operations primarily in the Asia-Pacific region.
Marcus S. Evans (born 1970) is a United States Army major general who has served as commanding general of the 25th Infantry Division since August 25, 2023. [1] [2] He most recently served as the Chief of Staff of the United States Special Operations Command from September 2021 to November 20, 2024.
Later in 1951 the 25th Division participated in Operation Ripper, driving the enemy across the Han River. Although the 25th Division, for the most part, performed well under Kean's leadership, Lt. Gen. Matthew Ridgway, who had recently assumed command of the Eighth Army, relieved him as part of an overall 'shakeup' of the Army's frontline generals.
Joseph A. Ryan (born c. 1970) is a United States Army lieutenant general who has served as the deputy chief of staff for operations, plans, and training of the United States Army since November 2024. He most recently served as the assistant deputy chief of staff for operations, plans, and training from 2023 to 2024. [ 1 ]
The Hawaiian Division was a division of the United States Army, ... and members of Congress. ... the 24th and the 298th Regiment went to the 25th Infantry Division. ...
Ellis W. Williamson (June 4, 1918 – January 28, 2007) was a United States Army Major General who served in World War II, the Korean War and the Vietnam War.He led the 173rd Airborne Brigade, the first US Army unit to deploy to South Vietnam and later commanded the 25th Infantry Division there.
Fisher completed his initial post-commissioning training in 1964 and 1965, and was assigned to the 508th Infantry Regiment, a unit of the 82nd Airborne Division. [1] He served with the 508th during its participation in Operation Powerpack, the United States action in the Dominican Republic during that country's 1965–1966 civil war.
The 1st Battalion, 24th Infantry Regiment was assigned to the 1st Brigade, 25th Infantry Division "Lightning" (a Stryker brigade), and served in Iraq from October 2004 to October 2005. The battalion came home with 5 Silver Stars , 31 Bronze Stars , and 181 Purple Hearts and played a crucial role in the Battle of Mosul (2004) .