Feb. 11, 2008
Third Army now U.S. Army Central
TAMPA, Fla. (Feb. 11, 2008) — Since the end of World War I, nearly 90 years ago, the circled A shoulder patch has been associated with Third Army. The proud heritage of the famous unit continues on today, but under a new name and with an expanded role for the 21st century.No longer designated as Third Army, the unit nicknamed "Patton’s Own" is now