Taking The Guidon Donald T. Phillips We're passionate about the Army

We're passionate about the Army

the battalion was never intended to see battle

Patton and his peers selected Maurice Rose

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Special Forces team of Green Berets known as ODA 574 infiltrated the mountains of southern Afghanistan with a seemingly impossible mission: to foment a tribal revolt and force the Taliban to surrender

Taking The Guidon Donald T. Phillips We're passionate about the ArmySignificance of the title: The unit guidon serves to identify the unit, is a symbol of the commander's authority and presence, and represents the collective pride and spirit of all soldiers past and present who have served under it. Historically, the guidon accompanied the commander into battle where, in the heat and confusion of the close fight, it emboldened and rallied the soldiers to accomplish the mission. Today, the unit guidon continues to be