C-52d Infantry Regiment (Anti-Tank) is a Stryker Anti-Tank Company task organized under 3rd Brigade, 2nd Infantry Division. the Company nicknamed "Hellcat" has conducted primarily Infantry operations during three deployments in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. Soldiers of C-52d IN earned five Bronze Stars, a Meritorious Unit Commendation, and a Superior Unit Award. In the most recent deployment which saw C-52d IN operating in many significantly different roles and environments, Avalanche soldiers earned one Silver Star ,16 Bronze Stars, 17 Purple Hearts and received Honors from the Washington State Senate. C-52d IN was again deployed to Iraq in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom in the Diyala province. Soldiers of C-52d IN worked along the eastern border with Iraqi Police and Border Control units. Upon returning to the Fort Lewis, the company changed its nickname from "Avalanche" to "Hellcat" as a reference to the World War II Anti-Tank Infantry.(12th Armored Division)
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