The XV Corps is a corps-level formation within the United States Army. It was first activated during World War II and played significant roles in various campaigns, including the invasions of Sicily and Normandy. Post-World War II, the XV Corps has been involved in numerous conflicts, including the Korean War, Vietnam War, Gulf War, and most recently, the Iraq War. The corps is a component of the United States Army Pacific (USARPAC) and is headquartered at Joint Base Lewis-McChord in Washington. The corps’ primary role is to provide land-based, joint, and combined forces to defend the U.S. and its allies.