1:36th FA

The 1st Battalion, 36th Field Artillery Regiment (1/36th FA) was originally constituted on July 5, 1918, in the National Army and organized at Camp McClellan, Alabama. After World War I, the unit was inactivated but reactivated for World War II, where it served with distinction in the European Theater, providing crucial artillery support during major campaigns such as Normandy, Northern France, and the Rhineland. In the postwar era, 1/36th FA underwent several reorganizations and assignments, including service in Germany during the Cold War as part of the U.S. Army's forward-deployed forces. Throughout its history, the battalion has maintained a reputation for excellence in fire support and has earned multiple campaign streamers and unit commendations.