79th Infantry Brigade Combat Team (United States)
| 79th Infantry Brigade Combat Team | |
|---|---|
| Active | 1917–19, 1921-42, 2008–present |
| Country | United States |
| Branch | United States Army |
| Type | Infantry |
| Size | Brigade |
| Part of | 40th Infantry Division |
| Garrison/HQ | San Diego, California (HQ) |
| Motto(s) | Dominate the Fight |
| Engagements | World War I June 2025 Los Angeles protests |
| Decorations | Philippine Presidential Unit Citation |
| Commanders | |
| Current commander | Colonel Anthony Bangloy |
| Command Sergeant Major | CSM Richard Aller |
| Insignia | |
| Distinctive unit insignia | |
| Obsolete SSI | |
The 79th Infantry Brigade Combat Team is a modular infantry brigade of the United States Army and the California Army National Guard. Formed in 1917 from units of the San Diego City Guard, it served on the Western Front in the First World War and was disbanded in 1919, a year after the conflict ended. It was active again from 1921-1942 during the early days of the Second World War, and from that point onward remained dormant. In late 2008, the 40th Infantry Brigade Combat Team was redesignated the 79th Infantry Brigade Combat Team without changing its composition, inheriting the original unit's lineage.