17th Signal Battalion

The 17th Signal Battalion was a unit of the U.S. Army with a distinguished history in providing communications support. Originally constituted during World War II, the battalion played a vital role in establishing and maintaining secure communication lines for operational commands in both European and later Cold War theaters. Reactivated during the Cold War, the 17th Signal Battalion was stationed in Germany and supported U.S. Army Europe’s communication needs, including during Operation Desert Storm. The battalion was inactivated in 2006 as part of Army transformation and realignment efforts.