1:64th Armor

• Origins in World War II: The 1st Battalion, 64th Armor Regiment traces its lineage back to the 761st Tank Battalion, an all-Black unit known as the "Black Panthers," which fought heroically in WWII. Its modern lineage was constituted on 13 January 1941 as Company A, 64th Armored Regiment. • Desert Storm Participation: 1/64th Armor played a vital role in Operation Desert Storm (1991) as part of the 24th Infantry Division, participating in the famous "left hook" maneuver that helped liberate Kuwait. • Nickname - "Desert Rogues": The battalion is famously known as the "Desert Rogues," a moniker earned during extensive training and operations in arid environments. • Service in Operation Iraqi Freedom: The unit deployed multiple times to Iraq, conducting combat operations in Baghdad and other major cities, gaining a reputation for effectiveness in urban warfare. • Modern Equipment: 1/64th Armor is equipped with the M1A2 Abrams Main Battle Tank, one of the most advanced armored vehicles in the world. • Humanitarian Missions: The battalion has participated in humanitarian missions, including aiding disaster relief efforts in the U.S. and abroad. • Decorations: Units within 1/64th Armor have been awarded numerous decorations, including the Presidential Unit Citation and Valorous Unit Award for extraordinary heroism. • Fort Stewart Home: The battalion is based at Fort Stewart, Georgia, as part of the 3rd Infantry Division’s 2nd Brigade Combat Team. • International Deployments: 1/64th Armor has deployed to Europe for NATO exercises, strengthening alliances and demonstrating rapid deployment capabilities. • Regimental Motto: The motto of the 64th Armor Regiment is "We Pierce," reflecting the unit’s aggressive spirit and armored warfare prowess.