U. S. Army 16th Infantry Division
GPTKB entity
Statements (64)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:military_unit
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| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
4
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| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Battle_of_New_Georgia
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| gptkbp:active_years |
1917-present
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| gptkbp:color |
gptkb:Black_and_Gold
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| gptkbp:combat_system |
gptkb:War_on_Terror
gptkb:Gulf_War gptkb:Korean_War gptkb:Vietnam_War gptkb:World_War_I gptkb:World_War_II |
| gptkbp:commander |
gptkb:military_officer
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| gptkbp:country |
gptkb:United_States
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| gptkbp:garrison |
gptkb:Fort_Riley
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| gptkbp:historical_significance |
First American division to land in France during WWI.
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| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
U. S. Army 16th Infantry Division
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| gptkbp:motto |
“ Follow Me”
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| gptkbp:nickname |
“ The Black Lions”
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| gptkbp:notable_members |
gptkb:General_David_Petraeus
gptkb:General_George_S._Patton gptkb:General_William_Westmoreland gptkb:General_John_J._Pershing |
| gptkbp:part_of |
gptkb:military_unit
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| gptkbp:service_branch |
gptkb:military_unit
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| gptkbp:symbol |
unit insignia
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| gptkbp:unit_history |
Engages in cultural exchange programs.
Established in 1917. Engages in environmental sustainability initiatives. Has a commitment to diversity and inclusion. Involved in disaster relief operations. Engaged in counterinsurgency operations. Involved in community service projects. Maintains a strong alumni network. Participated in peacekeeping missions. Promotes physical fitness and wellness. Participated in humanitarian missions. Maintains a high level of readiness. Participates in international military exercises. Has a history of distinguished service. Supports STEM education initiatives. Participated in joint exercises with allied forces. Has a commitment to soldier welfare. Has a history of innovation in military tactics. Has a strong focus on leadership development. Reactivated in 1950. Supports military families through various programs. Participated in the Meuse-Argonne Offensive. Deployed to Afghanistan in 2010. Deployed to Iraq in 2003. Returned from Iraq in 2004. Participated in Operation Enduring Freedom. Currently stationed at Fort Riley. Deactivated after WWII. Encourages educational opportunities for soldiers. Engaged in training exercises with NATO. Engages in family support programs. Has a diverse composition of soldiers. Has a strong presence in local communities. Maintains partnerships with local organizations. Participated in Operation Iraqi Freedom. Participates in veteran outreach initiatives. Promotes leadership and mentorship among soldiers. Recognized for valor and bravery. Returned from Afghanistan in 2011. |