InfiniSource Consulting Solutions, Inc.’s Post

Unidentified Soldiers Of The 33rd United States Colored Troops The 33rd was organized on January 31, 1863, or February 8, 1864, as 1st South Carolina Volunteers Colored Infantry. Attached to U. S. Forces, Port Royal Island, South Carolina, 10th Corps, Dept. of the South, to April, 1864. Mustered out January 31, 1866 "No officer in this regiment now doubts that the key to the successful prosecution of this war lies in the unlimited employment of black troops. Their superiority lies simply in the fact that they know the country, while white troops do not, and, moreover, that they have peculiarities of temperament, position, and motive which belong to them alone. Instead of leaving their homes and families to fight they are fighting for their homes and families, and they show the resolution and sagacity which a personal purpose gives. It would have been madness to attempt, with the bravest white troops, what I have successfully accomplished with the black ones. Everything, even to the piloting of the vessels and the selection of the proper points for cannonading, was done by my own soldiers." — Excerpt from February 1, 1863 report by Colonel T. W. Higginson, commander of the First Regiment South Carolina Volunteers (Union) after the January 23 - February 1, 1863 Expedition from Beaufort South Carolina, up the Saint Mary’s River in Georgia and Florida. Some people think these men were forced to go to war. But make no mistake: Many did it because they were brave, wanted to protect their families and country, and hoped to be respected for their actions. #memorialday2024 #blackhistory365 #blackhistoryisamericanhistory Credit: American Black History - Old Photos

"A regiment is more than a mere organization; it is in truth a family, with its ancestors and descendants, its pride and its possessions, and through all its vicissitudes a strong sense of community and continuity."-Lord Wavell Two interesting pieces in my feed this morning that are related- one, from the Ottawa Citizen, arguing that Canadian Army ceremonies, such as the sentry programme at the National War Memorial and the Changing of the Guard on Parliament Hill, serve as a very effective recruitment tool for the profession of arms in this country, and ought to be strongly supported. The other, from the Harvard Business Review, discussing the utility of workplace rituals in building and maintaining strong functional organizational teams. Nobody understands the value of tradition and ritual better than an infantry rifleman. From taking the Loyal Oath upon attestation, to various Mess exercise both solemn and hilarious, to Regimental parades, to the variations in titles and ranks and drill.....these are the things that inspire the soldiers of the Loamshire Fusiliers to be demonstrably superior to the lesser beings of the Natulanteland Rifles. With the resulting positive effects on the battlefield. In a pre-election rush to spend billions on Canada's armed forces, those at the very head of our military would be wise to keep in mind the value of these seemingly bizarre, quaint, confusing, and endearing symbols, rituals, beliefs, and behaviours- they go to the very heart of the Regimental system, and are the foundation of the profession of arms. Rob Talach https://lnkd.in/gdA2zDsu https://lnkd.in/gbAPV42z #Regiment #army #CanadianArmy #soldier #tradition #ceremony #organizationalculture

Something to think about

✍ We are thrilled to share the incredible journey we’ve been on with the Royal Lancers! The Royal Lancers are a cavalry Regiment of the British Army. Formed in 2015 by combining several Lancer Regiments, the Regimental Association found itself at a bit of a loss, unsure of how to reach out to veterans, or Old Comrades as they are known in this Regiment. Many of them felt a stronger connection to their original Regiments; embracing The Royal Lancers as a new identity wasn't as seamless as hoped.  So, the big question was: How could we really understand this new Regiment and its members? We needed to come up with a good communication plan that would bring together soldiers with different loyalties - serving and veteran Lancers —to unite them as one. The project "Connectedness" was born, with a mission to bring everyone in the Regiment together. The outcomes were incredible and we fell in love with this client! Read our case study to find out more: https://lnkd.in/eXSg5M6z We were honored to be a part of the Royal Lancers’ work by using strategic communications to bring people together. If your organisation is facing similar challenges, you know who to call! We would love to explore how we can recreate the magic for you. #RoyalLancers #InternalCommunication

I have been going through my military records today, and it got me thinking: What is your shoulder sleeve insignia for former wartime service and what does it mean to you? In case you do not know, the shoulder sleeve insignia for former wartime service, commonly known as the "combat patch," is a distinctive patch worn on the right sleeve of the uniform by US Army soldiers who have served in combat. It signifies the individual's participation in a designated wartime period or campaign.   The importance of the combat patch lies in several aspects: Recognition of Service, Unit Cohesion, Tradition and Honor, and Combat Identification.   A combat patch connects soldiers to the long history of the military and the sacrifices made by those who have served before them. It represents a sense of duty, valor, and pride in one's service.   Overall, the combat patch holds significant symbolic and practical importance within the military community, representing both individual service and collective sacrifice in defense of the nation.   My patch, you ask, is the Special Forces Patch awarded on 18 July 2007. #avgeek #military #aviationlovers #aviationdaily #aviationsafety #specialforces #helogirls #mentorshipmatters #militaryservice #veteran #combat

#OnThisDay 18 June 1815 The 27th (Inniskillings) Regiment of Foot took their place in the centre of Wellington's line of battle at Waterloo. Wellington later said, 'The (27th) saved the centre of the my line...' But #DidYouKnow The 27th Regiment that fought at Waterloo, some 747 officers and men, was a regiment with a strong family tradition and recruited largely in Ireland. In fact they were the only Irish infantry regiment to be present at Waterloo. Brothers served with brothers and cousins, sons followed fathers. Most of the ordinary soldiers were Roman Catholics and a considerable number were Irish speaking. The average soldier of those days was small by modern standards. Today, the surviving uniforms look as though they were made for boys rather than grown men! The average height seems to have been about 5 foot 5 inches (1.65m). These men would have been tough and fit: they marched long distances, they carried a heavy musket and ammunition, and a pack and rations. They wore newly designed headgear, issued in 1812, called the Belgic shako (© Inniskillings Museum). It was made of leather or felt, had the regimental badge in front, a peak at the crest and a feather or plume at the side. To find out more about the battle, just click the link below: https://lnkd.in/eaE7Mxx #SharedHeritage #waterloo #battles #irishregiments #untoldstories #uniforms #militaryuniforms #Wellington

*ATTENTION VETERANS* I'm Byron… AKA (Da Chief) U.S. Army Disabled Veteran. My MOS: 11Bravo 1st Battalion 14th Infantry Division Brigade. My Basic & Advanced Infantry Training: Ft Benning Georgia. Duty Station: Schofield BKS HI. (The Desert Storm Era) DON'T LET YOUR VETERAN BENEFITS BE TAKEN AWAY. GET THE VA RATING YOU DESERVE TODAY! Begin your journey right now and receive a FREE, NO-obligation consultation with one of our Claim Coaches. We assist veterans in obtaining the MAXIMUM amount of VA benefits to which they are legally entitled. Don't struggle with your VA Claim any longer. Discover what you're missing with your free-no-obligation consultation call and we'll identify: 1. How to increase your VA Rating with our simple strategies in less time 2. How to fix denied VA Claims 3. How to get the medical evidence you need for your VA Claim Take control of your future in 3 Easy Steps: Step 1: Fill out the intake form Step 2: Claim your FREE, no-obligation consultation! Step 3: E-sign Service Agreement Get Started Today For FREE Right Now! CLICK THE WEBSITE BELOW https://lnkd.in/ghTx5e8E **Call Da Chief** (682) 498-8523 Byron Nelson Sr. Disabled Veteran

The terracotta warriors and horses are divided into two main categories: soldiers and military officials. Military officials are divided into low-level, mid-level and high-level. Ordinary soldiers do not wear crowns, but military officials wear crowns. The crowns of ordinary military officials are different from those of generals, and even their armors are also different. The terracotta warriors include infantry, cavalry, and chariot soldiers. According to actual combat needs, warriors of different arms have different equipment.

*ATTENTION VETERANS* I'm Byron… AKA (Da Chief) U.S. Army Disabled Veteran. My MOS: 11Bravo 1st Battalion 14th Infantry Division Brigade. My Basic & Advanced Infantry Training: Ft Benning Georgia. Duty Station: Schofield BKS HI. (The Desert Storm Era) DON'T LET YOUR VETERAN BENEFITS BE TAKEN AWAY. GET THE VA RATING YOU DESERVE TODAY! Begin your journey right now and receive a FREE, NO-obligation consultation with one of our Claim Coaches. We assist veterans in obtaining the MAXIMUM amount of VA benefits to which they are legally entitled. Don't struggle with your VA Claim any longer. Discover what you're missing with your free-no-obligation consultation call and we'll identify: 1. How to increase your VA Rating with our simple strategies in less time 2. How to fix denied VA Claims 3. How to get the medical evidence you need for your VA Claim Take control of your future in 3 Easy Steps: Step 1: Fill out the intake form Step 2: Claim your FREE, no-obligation consultation! Step 3: E-sign Service Agreement Get Started Today For FREE Right Now! CLICK THE WEBSITE BELOW https://lnkd.in/ghTx5e8E **Call Da Chief** (682) 498-8523 Byron Nelson Sr. Disabled Veteran