86th Infantry Division | |
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Active | 1917–1919 1921–1946 2010–present |
Country | United States |
Branch | United States Army |
Role | Training |
Size | Division |
Garrison/HQ | Fort McCoy |
Nickname(s) | "Blackhawk Division" |
Engagements | World War I |
The 86th Infantry Division, also known as the Blackhawk Division, was a unit of the United States Army in World War I and World War II. Currently called the 86th Training Division, based at Fort McCoy, Wisconsin, members of the division now work with Active Army, Reserve, and National Guard units to provide them with a Decisive Action Training Environment on a yearly basis.[1]