park rangers in the Sierra Nevada. (6) In the Spanish-American War, all four regiments played key roles and fought with distinction, despite facing severe discrimination from the locals. (7) At the start of World War I, the Buffalo Soldier regiments were dispatched to locations throughout central United States and into the Pacific, offering logistics and support behind the front lines in the American Expeditionary Forces. (8) During World War II, African-American soldiers and units continued to serve proudly under the name Buffalo Soldier , including the 92nd Infantry Division, which was the only Black division that saw combat in Europe. (9) In the Korean War, Buffalo Soldier regiments fought throughout the Korean peninsula, from the defense of the Pusan Perimeter to the counteroffensives which resulted in the end of armed hostilities and the creation of the Demilitarized Zone. (10) Buffalo Soldiers had the lowest military desertion and court-martial rates of their time. In recognition of combat valor and their actions beyond the call of duty, many were awarded the Congressional Medal of Honor. (11) The Congressional Gold Medal would be an appropriate way to shed further light on the service of the Buffalo Soldiers and the instrumental role they played in instilling an approach to inclusivity within our military and the American way of life. 3. Congressional gold medal (a) Award authorized The Speaker of the House of Representatives and the President pro tempore of the Senate shall make appropriate arrangements for the award, on behalf of Congress, of a single gold medal of appropriate design to the Buffalo Soldier regiments, authorized by Congress in 1866 to serve in the United States Armed Forces, in recognition of their superior, dedicated, and vital service to our Nation. (b) Design and striking For the purposes of the award described in subsection (a), the Secretary of the Treasury (in this Act referred to as the Secretary ) shall strike a gold medal with suitable emblems, devices, and inscriptions, to be