299th Cavalry Regiment (United States)
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The 299th Cavalry Regiment, formerly the 299th Infantry Regiment, nicknamed "The Koa Squadron",[citation needed] is a unit of the Hawaii Army National Guard. It was established in 1923 from the old 2nd Hawaiian Infantry Regiment, and it served during World War II as part of the 24th Infantry Division. The name "Koa" comes from the Hawaiian word for "Warrior", and is currently headquartered in Hilo, Hawaii. The 1st and 2nd Battalions, 299th Infantry were federally activated in 1968 to support the United States Army Pacific during the Vietnam War. More recently 2nd Battalion, 299th Infantry Regiment deployed to Iraq and again after being re-flagged in 2007 as 1st Squadron, 299th Cavalry Regiment.
299th Cavalry Regiment | |
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Active | 1898–present |
Country | United States |
Branch | Army National Guard |
Type | Cavalry |
Role | Reconnaissance and surveillance |
Size | Squadron |
Garrison/HQ | HHT and D FSC Hilo/Kona. A and B Troops Kalaeloa. C Troop Hanapepe/Kapa'a. |
Nickname(s) | "Hawaiian Guardians" (special designation)[1] |
Motto(s) | E Maka'ala Kakou Let's Be Alert |
Equipment | M1151 HMMWVs, LPCs, Ravens, Support Vehicles |
Engagements | World War II *Battle of Pearl Harbor Iraq War |
Commanders | |
Current commander | LTC Kawika Hosea |
Command Sergeant Major | CSM Roger Uganiza |
Insignia | |
Distinctive unit insignia | |
Call sign | Koa |