1st Battalion 28th Infantry "Black Lions"

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      The 1st Battalion, 28th Infantry Regiment (“Black Lions”) carries the heritage of the 28th Infantry Regiment, a unit with service spanning the Philippine Insurrection, World War I, World War II, Vietnam, Iraq, and Afghanistan. The battalion was inactivated on 24 March 2023 at Fort Benning, Georgia, but its legacy remains an important part of U.S. Army infantry history.

      The 28th Infantry Regiment was constituted on 2 February 1901 and organized at Vancouver Barracks, Washington. The regiment became closely associated with the Battle of Cantigny in World War I, the first major American offensive of the war, and with the enduring “Black Lions” identity carried by the 1st Battalion.

      Combat History

      • World War I: As part of the 1st Infantry Division, the 28th Infantry fought at Cantigny and participated in the Meuse-Argonne Offensive.
      • World War II: The 28th Infantry served in the European Theater, including Normandy, Northern France, the Rhineland, and Central Europe.
      • Vietnam War: The 1st Battalion, 28th Infantry served with the 1st Infantry Division and fought through eleven Vietnam campaigns, including heavy combat during the Tet Offensive. Medal of Honor recipients associated with the battalion include 1LT Gary L. Miller and CPT Eurípides Rubio.
      • Global War on Terror: The battalion deployed to Iraq, including service in Baghdad during 2007–2008.

      Status

      The 1st Battalion, 28th Infantry Regiment was inactivated on 24 March 2023 at Fort Benning, Georgia.

      Identity & Legacy

      • Nickname: “Black Lions”
      • Motto: Vincit amor patriae (“Love of Country Conquers”)
      • Campaigns & Honors: Service from the Philippine Insurrection through World War I, World War II, eleven Vietnam campaigns, Iraq, and Afghanistan, with multiple U.S. and foreign unit decorations.

      Enduring Significance

      Though inactive today, the 1st Battalion, 28th Infantry Regiment remains closely identified with the Black Lions tradition and more than a century of U.S. Army infantry service.

      Airborne Apparel Company is proud to offer reproductions and unique designs that celebrate the legacy of the 1st Battalion, 28th Infantry Regiment.