1st Battalion 22nd Infantry Editorial Page

1st Battalion 22nd Infantry

Editorial

February 1, 2008

As of this date, much of the 4th Infantry Division (Mechanized) is in Iraq.
1st Battalion 22nd Infantry will join the Division there at a future date.
This will make 1st Battalion's third deployment to that theatre of operations.
Let us all make an effort to give our Soldiers our support
and to stand behind them, and stand up for them
whenever and wherever criticism of them is encountered.

The men and women who today are Regulars of the 1st Battalion
exhibit pride and determination, professionalism,
and a sense of duty, honor and country
which has always been the hallmark of the 22nd Infantry Regiment.

We wish them a safe and successful mission
and a speedy return home.

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From time to time the staff of the 1st Battalion website
receives inquiries as to why certain aspects of the Battalion's history
are not presented on the website.

Occaisionally the inquiries take the form of criticism, and, sometimes,
that criticism is harsh.

As webmaster and chief researcher for the website, I have tried to present
at least some information, narrative or photos from every time period
in which the Battalion has served. Sadly, certain time periods and operations
are sparsely covered, and some not covered at all. This is due to the lack of information
available to us here at the website, and not any neglect on our part.
I personally continue to look for anything I can find concerning
our Battalion and Regiment, and post whatever I find on the website.

We are especially in need of any information having to do with 1-22 Infantry
during their service at Fort Carson, 1972-1984 and at Fort Ord, 1947-1951.

Anyone having information, articles, stories or photos of 1st Battalion
from any time period is invited to share them with us here at the website.

In the coming year there will be much posted on the website
relating to the history of our Regiment.

New pages will be presented concerning the 22nd Infantry
during the Indian Wars and the Spanish American War.
The official history of the Regiment during the Philippine Insurrection
( Philippine-American War ) will be covered.
Detailed presentations on the battles of Chippewa and Lundy's Lane
from the War of 1812 will also be posted.

The 1st Battalion website will continue to bring to life the history of
the Regulars of the 22nd Infantry.

Michael Belis, Webmaster
Company C 1/22 Infantry 1970-1971

e-mail: webmaster@1-22infantry.org

Regulars, by God !

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