To the National Infantry Foundation website.

For more than two centuries, the United States Infantry has fought alongside other armed forces to protect our freedom. Their missions have brought them literally face-to-face with the enemy. Their courage, pride and sense of duty stood tall above any fear they faced.

But the battle for our freedom has been costly. As many as 80 percent of all the servicemen and women who have died serving their country were part of the Infantry.

We believe it’s time to give the Infantryman his due.

The National Infantry Foundation was formed to build a new, world-class museum honoring the U.S. Infantry. It will tell the story of our ground soldiers, from the colonial period to Operation Iraqi Freedom. Lessons of the past will be retold to help lead us in the future.

The Infantry’s story is one of valor and sacrifice. Its rich history deserves to be kept alive for all who follow. These heroes are perhaps too humble to tell their own story, so we’ll do it for them.

This site will tell you more about the Infantry’s legacy, plus our plans for the new museum. Thank you for your interest and support, and we welcome your comments.

MG Jerry A. White
Chairman, National Infantry Foundation