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Update: December 2021 3ID Dispatched to Firebase Santa Monica (OCT-2021) Soldiers of the 3rd Infantry Division, 2nd Infantry Brigade Combat Team have been flown into the surrounding jungles of Firebase Santa Monica to hold and extend the line against raging GSIM forces in the area. This will be a critical endevour for the 3ID and supplies will be hard to come across due to the nature of the environment and the remoteness of Santa Monica. However, First Platoon Widowmakers of the 2IBCT have dealt with similar circumstances before and overcame great odds to accomplish their mission. MAJ John LaFlash had a brief statement regarding the situation. He stated the following: “This is nothing new for the Soldiers under my charge. They are expertly trained and equipped to overcome any obstacle within the Santa Monica region. The only real issue Widowmakers has to overcome is logistics. Fortunately 3CAB, our air attachment, are the angels on our shoulders for this operation.” Field Training Exercise Yellow Carrot (DEC-2021) The 3rd Infantry Division is now conducting fundamental training exercises with the Polish Army in a variety of different scenarios. We are working with Polish Army’s 12th Mechanized Battalion and the 22nd Special Air Service Regiment. It is significantly important that we stay professional and show as an example while we work with the Poles. The exercise has been dubbed as “Yellow Carrot”. Our objective is to work with the Polish Army in conventional warfare while in the European theater. There is much we can learn from each other and we will no doubt overcome challenges together with ourselves and the Polish Army. To recap on recent events where we will be stationed in Poland the following has transpired; September 2021 - “A small border crossing incident happened close to the region of Roche, where a US motorized convoy crossed into Germany and occupied a small village for 2 hours before local police showed up and tried to mediate the situation. Unfortunately, 2LT P.Dick of the 3rd Infantry Division was not being cooperative as he was sure this was his objective. After 3 hours of further negotiation and calls, the mistake was cleared up. The German government has promised to help out it’s NATO friends and provide 1000 new German compasses to the United States Army Officer Corps.” This was an extract from a Polish newspaper from a few months ago. All coalition forces are advised to keep track of their positions and not needlessly cross into Germany during Exercise Yellow Carrot. Teamspeak 3: ts.3rdinf.us Website: https://3rdinf.us/ Discord: https://discord.gg/3BfSuDZcmC

Update: April 2021 3ID deploys to Agadèz, Niger for Operation Silver Guardian (APR-2021) Soldiers of the 3rd Infantry Division’s 2nd Infantry Brigade Combat Team are preparing to deploy to the Agadèz region, Niger, Africa as reinforcement and tasking to secure the Agadèz Airbase. Alpha Company “War Eagles” preparation consisted of four weeks of intensive pre-deployment training at Fort Irwin National Training Centre to acclimate themselves with similar terrains features they will encounter in Africa. In order to stem terrorist attacks in the Mopti region of African, the 3rd Infantry Division will set up operations at the US Army's Agadèz Drone base. The unit's leaders plan to establish a strong presence in the area, working with regional governments and local residents to maintain security and aid prosperity. After the withdrawal of French troops from the region, terrorists launched an armed attack on a United States Drone Base in Agadèz, killing 15 American personnel. Drone reports also state that 2 American personnel have been taken hostage and moved to neighboring Mali, where United States President Joe Biden already negotiated an operations area in the zone French troops deployed to previously. After the initial mission in Agadèz, 3rd Infantry Division will redeploy to Mali, where most combat is expected to take place. Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III dispatched more resources to US-AFRICOM and tasked them with engaging in direct combat against local Islamists and rebel groups Al-Qaïda, ISIS, and Boko Haram. The 3rd Infantry Division is attached to AFRICOM as QRF (Quick Reaction Force). 3ID Heads to Fort Irwin NTC for Pre-Deployment Training (MAR-2021) Alpha Company Commander Major John LaFlash said, “We’ll be going into pre-deployment mobilization at Fort Irwin to go through our checklist before we deploy. It’s going to be a little bit different in terms of terrain, being Africa, and our enemy is going to be brutal to us at times.” First Platoon “Widowmakers” can expect rigorous field training on patrolling in rural and urban terrain, establishing checkpoints, conducting assaults, close quarters battle, and more. The Infantry Brigade Combat Team's Aviation Detachment, 3rd Combat Aviation Brigade, will train and operate in conjunction with ground elements to support overall mission success. Although insurgents in the African Sahel have used tactics similar to those employed in the Middle East, the differences in local terrain, culture, and economy are stark. Alpha Company Headquarters will work closely at the National Training Center to ensure Soldiers have an immersive training experience. At the conclusion of the month-long mobilization, the fighting men and women of the 3rd Infantry Division will deploy to Niger in support of counterinsurgency efforts surrounding Agadez Airbase. Unit Command is confident Soldiers will be ready to get the job done when they hit the ground. Teamspeak 3: ts.3rdinf.us Website: https://3rdinf.us/

Update: December 2020 Our most recent campaign, “Operation Thin Ice,” conducting operations and patrols throughout Iraq. On 06Jan2020 roughly 4,000 troops of the 1st brigade combat team of the 82nd Airborne Division based out of Fort Bragg, N.C., have deployed to parts of Kuwait and Iraq. They are part of the division’s global response force, kept on standby for particular emergencies. A senior United States military officer said the deployment of the 82nd Airborne paratroopers and other ground forces was defensive, meant to position more troops in the Middle East who could be quickly deployed to defend or reinforce American embassies, consulates and military bases. The deployment comes in the wake of five U.S. airstrikes on Sunday, Dec 29th, 2019, that targeted an Iran-backed militia known as Kata’ib Hizbollah — a group U.S. officials have blamed for a recent spate of rocket attacks against Iraqi bases housing coalition troops. Deployment Update: 20DEC2020, The First Battalion 30th Infantry Reg, 3rd Infantry Division moved Northeast into Arobster to eradicate the remaining Kata’ib Hizbollah Militia. Alpha Company, First Platoon successfully killed the Kata’ib Hizbollah's leader Ahmad al-Hamidawi and cleared out the remaining militia. The Iraqi Army has deployed troops into recent regions that were successfully cleared by Alpha Company, First Platoon. The First Battalion 30th Infantry Reg, 3rd Infantry Division has received orders to return stateside upon completion of their Operation Campaign. The unit was deployed for a period of 11 months and two weeks conducting operations and patrols throughout Iraq. First Battalion, Alpha Company will be returning to Ft. Stewart, the United States January 1st 2021. A Soldier of First Platoon "Widowmakers" standing before the beautiful sunrise of Iraq, Lythium Province. Teamspeak 3: ts.3rdinf.us Website: https://3rdinf.us/

Update: August 2020 Our most recent campaign, “Operation Thin Ice,” conducting operations and patrols throughout Iraq. On 06Jan2020 roughly 4,000 troops of the 1st brigade combat team of the 82nd Airborne Division based out of Fort Bragg, N.C., have deployed to parts of Kuwait and Iraq. They are part of the division’s global response force, kept on standby for particular emergencies. A senior United States military officer said the deployment of the 82nd Airborne paratroopers and other ground forces was defensive, meant to position more troops in the Middle East who could be quickly deployed to defend or reinforce American embassies, consulates and military bases. The deployment comes in the wake of five U.S. airstrikes on Sunday Dec 29th, 2019, that targeted an Iran-backed militia known as Kata’ib Hizbollah — a group U.S. officials have blamed for a recent spate of rocket attacks against Iraqi bases housing coalition troops. Deployment Update: 09AUG2020, The First Battalion 30th Infantry Reg, 3rd Infantry Division received orders to start remobilization training with intent to deploy to support the 82nd Airborne Division in the event of Iran’s continued attacks of US personnel in Iraq, 09AUG2020 The 3rd Infantry Division moved province closer to the Iraq/Iran border. Slight pockets of the KHM are still located with regions surrounded Forward Operating Base “Bushlurker”. Alpha Company, 1st Platoon has moved into the new province to eliminate hostile forces and threats. Soldiers from 1st Platoon Widowmakers set up Checkpoints for their Combat Patrol as they move into Forward Operating Base "Bushlurker". Teamspeak 3: ts.3rdinf.us Website: https://3rdinf.us/

3rd Infantry Division Event Timetable: Saturday Squad Drills @ 1500 EST Sunday FTX/Operations: @ 1430 EST Ceremony: (First Sunday of Every Month) @ 1230 EST WHAT WE OFFER: Fully functional, state of the art website (www.3rdinf.us) Teamspeak server (teamspeak.3rdinf.us) Three dedicated ArmA 3 servers (public, realism, mission) Comprehensive Mod Pack and supporting mods for ArmA 3 Stability and prestige US Army organization & rank structure Tactical and organized gameplay OUR ENLISTMENT REQUIREMENTS Must have Steam and provide Steam ID Must have Teamspeak (teamspeak.com) Operational Microphone Age 15 + Must be active! (we understand everyone has lives) 100% Maturity

Squad name: Third Infantry Division Realism Gaming Unit Timezone/location: Squad Drills: Saturday @ 1430 EST FTX/OP: Sunday @ 1430 EST Ceremony: First Sunday of the Month @ 1230 EST Gamemode preference (eg coop or pvp): Coop/Zeus Contact email: https://steamcommunity.com/profiles/76561198799878059/ // TS3: teamspeak.3rdinf.us Website address: https://3rdinf.us/ Short description: We are a practical realism unit that has been around for over 15 years. Established July, 4th 2003. Some of us are current or prior service of the armed forces. Many of us are native citizens of the United States and some of us are from all around the world, so we are diversified in that manner. We have a long history of being one of the king units in realism, and for good reason. With strong leadership, professionalism, and core values, the 3rd Infantry Division provides you with a once-in-a-lifetime shot at growing as a gamer AND a person. Language: English

3rd Infantry Division Realism Unit Would you like to join an Arma 3 unit that simulates a military career? Would you like to be around current and ex-military personnel not only from the US, but from all over the world? Would you like to take part in operations that go by real-life standards? If your answer to all my questions is "yes", then you've found the place for you. Listen to us here. 3rd Infantry Division Realism Unit and Task Force 121 presenting Episode 2 of The Simulated Gaming Podcast Episode 2, Podcast Link About Us The 3rd Infantry Division provides a place where you can get off work or school and go hang out among fellow soldiers and friends and push yourself, both personally and professionally. Come check out our website and teamspeak, If you like what you see and you’re actively seeking a dedicated milsim unit that will deliver a realistic, unique, educating, and professional experience it is our hope that the 3rd Infantry Division will be on your mind. We hope to see you out here! If you would like to enlist in the 3rd Infantry Division, please register and submit an application at https://.3rdinf.us or visit us on Teamspeak ts.3rdinf.us. Founded in 2003 as a home for realism gaming excellence. We have continued to push excellence for everyone that joins and serves within the unit. How do you apply? Enlist Here Join our Discord Server! Contact Information Steam: Contact me on Steam Website: Enlist Here Teamspeak: ts.3rdinf.us Discord: https://discord.gg/3BfSuDZcmC Find out more about us! YouTube: Our YouTube Facebook: Facebook Page Podcast: Episode 2, Podcast Link We also have a unique way to show off your unit progression. Each soldier of the 3rd Infantry Division Realism that graduates One Station Unit Training and becomes enlisted into our ranks receives a custom army service uniform profile attached to the personnel file! Check out some army service uniforms through our state of the art PERSCOM system! HERE UNIT REQUIREMENTS Speak English Be over 16 years old (people at the age of 15 undergo an evaluation period) Have legal, working copy of Arma 3 Use Teamspeak 3 and have a working microphone Not be enrolled in any other realism/milsim Armed Assault 3 Units Be able to attend at least 60% of mandatory events MANDATORY EVENT TIMES All of our mandatory trainings/field training exercises/operations happen during the weekends. We also have an optional event throughout the week. All times are in EST (Eastern Standard Time) Saturday Squad trainings between 1430 - 1500 EST (starting times) Sunday Unit operation: 1500 EST (starting time) CONTACT A RECRUITER: 1LT B.Lambert - https://steamcommunity.com/profiles/76561198799878059