1:4 FA

• Oldest Field Artillery Unit: The 1st Battalion, 4th Field Artillery Regiment (1/4 FA) traces its lineage back to 1907, making it one of the oldest active field artillery battalions in the US Army. • Origins in the Philippines: The unit was originally constituted in the Philippine Scouts as Battery D, 4th Field Artillery, and was organized at Fort William McKinley, Philippine Islands. • World War II Service: 1/4 FA fought in the Pacific Theater during World War II, earning campaign credits for actions in New Guinea, Leyte, and Luzon. • Vietnam War: The battalion served with distinction in Vietnam, supporting infantry operations with artillery fire and earning multiple unit commendations. • Nickname "First or Not at All": The regiment's motto, "First or Not at All," reflects a proud tradition of being the first to fight and the first to arrive on the battlefield. • Modern Equipment: 1/4 FA has operated a variety of artillery pieces over the years, including the M109 Paladin self-propelled howitzer and the M777A2 155mm towed howitzer. • Desert Storm Participation: The unit took part in Operation Desert Storm in 1991, providing crucial fire support during the liberation of Kuwait. • Symbolic Distinctive Unit Insignia: The unit insignia features a gold cannon and a Philippine sun, representing its artillery mission and origins in the Philippines. • Recent Deployments: 1/4 FA has deployed in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom, operating in Iraq and Afghanistan. • Part of the 1st Infantry Division: Today, 1/4 FA is assigned to the 1st Infantry Division, "The Big Red One," at Fort Riley, Kansas, continuing its tradition of service and excellence.