background. The dragon clasps a blue lightning bolt symbolizing the unit's role as a combat unit from 1918 to 1958. The dragon's foot rests on a stylized wheel, representing the unit's 1940 status as a Motorized unit, rare in those days. A motorized unit had sufficient organic transport that it could move itself without vehicles from Quartermasters or other support units. The phrase “Flammis Vincimus” is Latin for “We conquer with Fire,” referring to the units use of dedicated offensive chemical weapons in World War I. It is the only unit in the US Army to have done so. In 2002 a crest or coronet was added to the battalion colors, bearing four flames between five steel spikes. The four flames symbolize the four wars in which the battalion fought (Operation Iraqi Freedom had not yet occurred), and the five spikes represent five unit commendations that the unit has received. The 30th Engineer Battalion was popularly known as “The Hellfire Boys.” In recognition of this, 2d Chemical Battalion Headquarters and Headquarters Company has the nickname “Hellfire.” When the unit was a smoke generator battalion LTC Jack Stenger, a battalion commander who was a former mortar company commander was concerned that the men would forget their heritage. He procured a barrel from an M2A1 4.2-inch mortar and a custom was instituted in which four men would hold the barrel while another drank a suitable beverage from the muzzle. At the Red Dragon Centennial in 2017 this custom was revived as “The Fireshot Ceremony.” The name recalls that in a mortar position the platoon leader would order “Fire!” and as soon as the round was on its way, would say into the phone “Shot!” so that the Fire Direction Center could mark the exact time until impact. The motto of the 2D Chemical Battalion (CBRN) is “Second to None.” Notable members During World War I, several Major League Baseball figures served in the 1st Gas Regiment (as it was then called). These included: Branch Rickey, then general manager of the St. Louis Browns (later of the St. Louis Cardinals and Brooklyn Dodgers). Ty Cobb, outfielder for the Detroit Tigers and one of the first five inductees into the Hall of Fame in 1936. Christy Mathewson, pitcher for the New York Giants and one of the first five inductees into the Hall of Fame in 1936. References Addison, James Thayer. The Story of