28th Infantry Division Association

10/22/2026

WWI MP Station

This photo taken in 1918 shows the town mayor’s office in Euvezin, France repurposed as an M.P. headquarters for the 28th Division.

The shot presents several interesting details: a bumper marking for the Division, a repurposed German aid station, and several identified soldiers. Featured left to right are : S.L. Pilkinson, of the 405th Telephone Battalion; W.D. Farver of Phila., 103rd M.P.; Albert Powell of Pittsburg, M.P.; M.F. Rain of Pittsburg, M.P.; and Captain Harper of New Castle, Pa., 28th Division Gas Officer.

10/19/2026

FREE LIFE MEMBER WELCOME PACKAGE!!!

We’re launching another Life Membership Drive, and this time we’re making it a little more special with more items included!

In honor of the 28th Infantry Division, the next 10 people who become Life Members (new or renewal) of the 28th Infantry Division Association will receive a FREE Life Member Welcome Package including:

* 28th Infantry Division coffee mug
* Exclusive 28th ID Red Keystone lapel pin
* 28th Infantry Division Association pen
* 28th Infantry Division “Roll On” Sticker
* Lifetime AUSA membership

But the most important part is what your Life Membership represents.

You’ll become a permanent part of an organization dedicated to preserving the history, traditions, and legacy of the 28th Infantry Division for generations to come.

Life Membership is a one-time commitment, with dues based on age.

Only 10 Welcome Packages are available. Once they’re claimed, they’re gone!

Join today:

https://28id.org/membership

Honor the past. Preserve the legacy. Carry the Red Keystone forward.

10/19/2026

The Keystone SSI

While the 28th Division has used variations of the keystone as it‘s insignia since 1879, on this day in 1918 the famed red keystone shoulder sleeve insignia was first officially approved for the division.

In WWI American units went into the field wearing no insignia marking their unit aside from the occasional regimental collar disk. As the war progressed, American units began to mimic the shoulder sleeve patches worn to identify divisions and regiments of British and Canadian troops. First worn by units like the 81st Division, slowly each division in the AEF design and placed on their shoulder a unique SSI. In October 1918 the men of the Pennsylvania Division adopted the simple red keystone as their official SSI, tying back to their heritage and history as a unit composed of Pennsylvanians.

The new SSI would be first worn by the division after the armistice, but as the doughboys returned home from France in 1919, the red keystone on their shoulder slowly became famous as the patch of the old "Pennsylvania Division.“

10/18/2026

10/17/2026

Are your comms up?

This photo taken this week in 1918 shows men of the 103d Signal Battalion in Bouillonville, France helping to keep the comms and lights on in the 28th Division during the final combat operations of WWI. The official caption stated: "In this shop the batteries for the division's radio stations, listening posts, signal lights, and telephone communications are charged."

After the Meuse Argonne, the 28th Division was moved to the Thiaucourt region where it conducted patrolling and defensive operations through the Armistice. As the Division footprint changed, getting the lines of communication established was a major task!

While the photo itself is over 100 years old, the concept of divisional signal battalions is coming back around! In the next 5 years divisional signal battalions will be returning to the Army's force structure as part of the Army Transformation Initiative.

10/16/2026

Cold weather is officially here!!!

Get your embroidered hoodie, beanie, or crewneck from our official shop!

https://shop.28id.org

10/14/2026

Joint Training Center, Jordan

This week in 2018 members of the 28th Infantry Division, serving as part of Task Force Spartan, participated in opening ceremonies for the new Jordan Armed Forces Joint Training Center in Amman, Jordan.

The site was initially built in 2003 to serve as a facility for U.S. and Jordanian soldiers to train on combat and border security skills as part of the Jordan Operational Engagement Program. In 2016 the Jordanian government commissioned the expansion of JTC, to meet the evolving requirements of joint operations, and in 2018 28th Division soldiers were essential in the activation and expansion of the sites training facilities.

Did you train at the JTC-Jordan? Share your story below!

10/11/2026

Souvenirs!

This photo, taken this week in 1918, shows 1st Sergeant William Mieles of Company K, 111th Infantry coming off the line with some souvenirs near Varennes, France.

Born to an Italian-American family in Philadelphia, Mieles, was a plumber in civilian life and first joined the Pennsylvania National Guard in 1913 as a member of Company L, 6th Pennsylvania. He was promoted to Corporal less than a year later and was an expert marksman, earning the "Ewing Trophy" and a "Crack Shot" medal during training in 1916. He served on the Mexican Border later that year as a Sergeant.

When the 111th Infantry was formed in 1917, Mieles was placed in Company K (most of his unit went to Company L). By June he was the Company 1st Sergeant and shipped to France, serving in all the major battles of the 28th Division. Just 3 days after this photo was taken 1SG Mieles would enter Officer Candidate School at Langres, and would commission a 2nd Lieutenant into the 16th Infantry, 1st Division where he would serve on occupation duty until October of 1919.

After the war he was a popular politician in Italian American circles in West Philly until 1933, when he was convicted of embezzling funds from several Italian American organizations.

10/08/2026

Our friends at the Soldiers & Sailors Memorial Hall & Museum Trust, Inc. will be leading a free virtual event this evening sharing the history of some incredible artifacts in their collection.
The Memorial Hall in Pittsburgh has strong connections to the 28th Infantry Division, and their staff works incredibly hard to preserve and share the story of the western PA soldiers of the Keystone Division.

Join us tomorrow, October 8th, at 7 PM for our next Spotlight On virtual lecture, Spotlight On: The 28th "Keystone" Division!

The livestream will be available on our Facebook and YouTube pages starting approximately 5 minutes before the lecture begins. A recording of the lecture will also be available after the event. To watch previous episodes of our Spotlight On series, check out the playlists we've added on both Facebook and YouTube!

10/07/2026

https://youtu.be/9D_txNR41To?si=QCrWCkPKRQ72UEAu

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