1:7 FA

The 1st Battalion, 7th Field Artillery Regiment (1/7 FA) traces its lineage to the original 7th Field Artillery, constituted in 1916. The unit served with distinction in World War I, earning battle streamers for campaigns such as St. Mihiel and Meuse-Argonne. During World War II, 1/7 FA participated in major operations in North Africa, Sicily, and Europe, supporting the famed 1st Infantry Division. In recent decades, the battalion has deployed in support of Operations Desert Storm, Iraqi Freedom, and Enduring Freedom, maintaining its reputation for excellence in fire support.