American Samoa’s 100th Infantry Battalion 442nd Regiment
Fri, 07/19/2019 - 7:10am
Approximately 100 soldiers from American Samoa’s 100th Infantry Battalion 442nd Regiment yesterday morning, July 18, 2019, at about 9 a.m. as they awaited the arrival of their baggage at the Hilo, Hawaii Airport. The soldiers were then seen loading bags and gear into a cargo truck and a bus. When asked, there was no response regarding the reason for their arrival on the Big Island. The 100th Infantry Battalion is the only infantry unit in the United States Army Reserve. [Big Island Now website]