3rd Infantry Division Realism 22 year Anniversary
By
SSG D.McKenzie
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4 Jul 2025 at 2:18 PM
TODAY WE CELEBRATE THE 3RD INFANTRY DIVISION REALISM UNIT'S 22ND!
3rd Infantry Division, along with Alpha Company "War Eagles" officially began. Founded by Lieutenant Colonel D. Toby and Major J. Mathews, the 3rd Infantry Division Realism unit was based around the game America's Army 2 and Day of Defeat.
May 2006, The current CO of the company, John LaFlash, began his career. Fresh out of the US Army, John LaFlash was quickly commissioned to Second Lieutenant after completing Officer Candidate School and led First Platoon “Widowmakers."
Fall 2008, The 3rd Infantry Division expanded its gaming support with America's Army 3 and Battlefield 2
February 2012, The 3rd Infantry Division ramped up with Armed Assault 2: Operation Arrowhead. With the decline on America's Army 3 over the past years, Captain LaFlash shut down the 9 year game of America's Army to focus on Armed Assault.
August 2013, Command Staff launched the 3rd Infantry Division into the new model of America's Army, America's Army: Proving Grounds!
September 2013, The 3rd Infantry Division upgraded from Armed Assault 2: Operation Arrowhead to Arma 3!
January 2017, Bravo Company opens a new platoon in support of Insurgency!
January 7th, 2020. SGT Richard C. Anderson, then SPC, passes away while serving as Squad Medic for First Platoon, 2nd Squad.
November 2023, Major John LaFlash hands over command of Alpha Company "War Eagles" to First Lieutenant G.Tucci and moves to Battalion level.
Happy Independence Day, and Happy Birthday to America, and the 3rd Infantry Division Realism Unit!
Happy Birthday Dogfaces!
HOOAH ... !