United States Army Mascots
The 232d Medical Battalion based in Fort Sam Houston, TX has the most famous mascot on base. His name is Kevin "Combat" Wombat and he belongs to the 6th platoon of Delta Company. Kevin was questionably added in the middle of class 11-11's cycle where their name was changed from Hellhounds to Combat Wombats. Kevin is carried around by a member of 6th platoon and is present in every formation.
The 27th Infantry Regiment based in Schofield Barracks, HI is represented by the Russian Wolfhound. During the Russian Civil War, the 27th Infantry served in the American Expeditionary Force sent to Siberia in 1918. This campaign has become an integral part of unit's history. The tenacious pursuit tactics of the regiment won the respect of the Bolsheviks, who gave them the name "Wolfhounds." This emblem continues to serve as the symbol of the 27th Infantry Regiment. Their current mascot is Kolchak XVI.
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