1:77th Armor

• Origins in World War II: The 1st Battalion, 77th Armor Regiment traces its lineage back to the original 77th Tank Battalion, which was activated in 1941 at Fort Knox, Kentucky. • Normandy Campaign: The unit landed on Utah Beach in Normandy on D-Day plus 2 (June 8, 1944) and participated in the liberation of France as part of the 4th Infantry Division. • Battle of the Bulge: The 1/77th Armor played a significant role in repelling German forces during the Battle of the Bulge, one of the largest battles fought by the U.S. Army in Europe. • Vietnam War Service: During the Vietnam War, the battalion served as part of the 5th Infantry Division (Mechanized), conducting operations in the Quảng Trị Province and the DMZ area. • Gulf War Participation: The 1/77th Armor was deployed during Operation Desert Storm in 1991, engaging in the liberation of Kuwait as part of the "left hook" maneuver with the 1st Armored Division. • Operation Iraqi Freedom: The unit saw multiple deployments to Iraq, including the 2003 invasion, where it was involved in the capture of Baghdad and later stability operations. • Distinctive Unit Insignia: The battalion’s insignia features a black panther, a symbol of stealth and power, adopted from its original World War II emblem. • Modernization: The 1/77th Armor has operated several generations of tanks, from the M4 Sherman in WWII to the current M1A2 Abrams Main Battle Tank. • Decorations and Honors: The unit has earned multiple Presidential Unit Citations, Valorous Unit Awards, and foreign decorations for its bravery and achievements in combat. • Current Assignment: Today, the 1st Battalion, 77th Armor Regiment is part of the 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 1st Armored Division, stationed at Fort Bliss, Texas, continuing its legacy of armored excellence.