The Ninety-Ninth Infantry Division, also known as the "Checkerboard Division," was a unit of the United States Army during World War II. Activated in 1942, it was trained for combat and deployed to Europe in 1944. The division participated in several key battles, including the Battle of the Bulge, and was known for its distinctive shoulder patch featuring a checkerboard pattern. After the war, the Ninety-Ninth Infantry Division was inactivated in 1946. It was later reactivated as a reserve unit and has since been involved in various training exercises. The division's legacy continues to be honored by veterans and military historians alike.