The 9th Ohio Volunteer Infantry Battalion, the last to leave camp, was an African-American unit. At this time and for many years to come, the United States Army was segregated racially.

Fort Carson, Colo— In honor of the 169th birthday of the 9th Infantry Regiment on March 3rd, the Regiment’s 4th Battalion (4-9IN)—the sole battalion left of the 9th Infantry, gathered to ...