the Schweinfurt-based unit rejoined its former parent unit. "The history of my battalion is the history of the 9th Infantry Division, said Lt. Col. David Hurley, the battalion's commanding officer.

The 9th Infantry Division has been called everything from "Old Reliables," the "Notorious 9th" and "The Avenging Ghosts of the 9th" to the "Shake It and Break It Unit" and the "Toys R Us Gang." ...

Throughout its history, the unit has been re-designated and reorganized ... The unit was assigned to the 9th Infantry Division at Fort Lewis (later known as Joint Base Lewis McCord), Washington ...

It was all part of an experimental force in the 9th Infantry Division called the High technology ... and ideas with real soldiers in a real unit. Other than in battle, this is the most effective ...