The 72nd can trace its lineage all the way to 1836 and the Alamo. They were part of the 36th ID, the first troops to land at Normandy in WWII. This is one of their up-armored Humvees, called an MRAP equipped with IED-jamming systems.
Fighting aside, Texans know how to touch hearts and minds too. See the teddy bear in the window holding the Texas State flag? It's a favorite among Iraqi children when our QRF is on escort or patrol duty in the Baghdad streets and alleyways. Check it out!
