1st Battalion, 79th Field Artillery Regiment

The 1st Battalion, 79th Field Artillery Regiment traces its origins to its constitution in 1916 as part of the U.S. Army. The unit has served with distinction in multiple conflicts, including World War II, where it provided crucial fire support in the European Theater. Over the decades, the battalion has undergone several activations and inactivations, adapting to the evolving needs of the Army. In recent years, the 1-79th Field Artillery has been primarily assigned as a training battalion at Fort Sill, Oklahoma, responsible for preparing new generations of artillery Soldiers.