17th Field Artillery

The 17th Field Artillery Regiment was constituted on 1 July 1916 in the Regular Army and organized at Camp Robinson, Wisconsin. It first saw combat in France during World War I as part of the 2nd Division, participating in major campaigns such as Aisne-Marne and Meuse-Argonne. The regiment was again engaged in combat during World War II, serving in North Africa, Sicily, and the European Theater, earning multiple campaign streamers and unit citations. Over the decades, the 17th Field Artillery has served with distinction in Korea, Vietnam, and various operations worldwide, upholding its motto, "In Time of Peace, Prepare for War."