138th FA

The 138th Field Artillery (FA) traces its origins to the Kentucky National Guard, officially organized in 1917 during the U.S. mobilization for World War I. The unit served with distinction as part of the 38th Division, providing crucial artillery support in France. Reactivated during World War II, the 138th FA again supported major operations in the Pacific Theater, earning campaign honors. In the postwar era, the unit has continued to serve as a key artillery component of the Kentucky Army National Guard, participating in training, homeland defense, and overseas deployments.