1:13 ARMOR DIVISION

• Origins and Activation: The 1st Battalion, 13th Armor Regiment (1/13 AR) traces its lineage back to its activation on 1 July 1942 at Camp Beale, California, as part of the 1st Armored Division. • World War II Service: The unit fought in North Africa and Italy during World War II, participating in major campaigns such as Tunisia, Naples-Foggia, Rome-Arno, North Apennines, and Po Valley. • Nickname: The 13th Armor Regiment is known as the "13th Tank," and its motto is "Super Ardua," which means "Through Adversity." • Korean War: While the 13th Armor Regiment as a whole was not deployed to Korea, elements and personnel from the regiment served in various capacities during the conflict. • Cold War Service: 1/13 AR served in Germany during the Cold War as part of the U.S. commitment to NATO, helping to deter Soviet aggression in Europe. • Persian Gulf War: The battalion participated in Operation Desert Storm in 1991, where it was involved in the liberation of Kuwait and the defeat of Iraqi forces. • Modern Deployments: Since 9/11, 1/13 AR has deployed multiple times to Iraq and Afghanistan as part of Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom, engaging in combat and stability operations. • Distinctive Insignia: The unit's distinctive unit insignia features a green and gold shield with a black tank tread, symbolizing its mechanized heritage and mobility. • Training New Soldiers: 1/13 AR has played a key role at Fort Bliss, Texas, as part of the 1st Armored Division, training and preparing soldiers for modern armored warfare. • Honors and Awards: The battalion and its soldiers have earned numerous unit and individual decorations, including Presidential Unit Citations, Valorous Unit Awards, and several campaign streamers for their service in multiple conflicts.