1ST BATTALION 80TH FIELD ARTILLERY

• Formation: The 1st Battalion, 80th Field Artillery (1-80 FA) was originally constituted on July 1, 1916, in the Regular Army as Battery A, 80th Field Artillery. • World War I Service: The unit was organized in August 1917 at Camp Logan, Texas, and served as part of the 7th Division during World War I. • World War II Campaigns: The 80th Field Artillery participated in significant campaigns in the Pacific Theater, including New Guinea and Luzon in the Philippines. • Redesignation: The battalion has undergone several redesignations; it became the 1st Battalion, 80th Field Artillery in 1941 and has held that designation since. • Distinctive Unit Insignia: The unit's insignia features a gold shield with a red band, symbolizing artillery, with a lion’s face that represents courage and strength. • Cold War Service: During the Cold War, elements of the battalion served in Germany as part of the US Army’s forward-deployed forces in Europe. • Training Mission: In recent decades, the 1-80 FA has been stationed at Fort Sill, Oklahoma, where it serves as a Field Artillery training battalion, preparing new soldiers in artillery skills. • Unit Motto: The battalion’s motto is “TOUJOURS L’AUDACE” (Always Audacious), reflecting its tradition of bold action. • Honors and Decorations: The 1-80 FA has received multiple campaign participation credits and decorations, including Philippine Presidential Unit Citation for its role in the liberation of the Philippines. • Modern Relevance: The battalion continues to play a crucial role in shaping the next generation of field artillery soldiers, keeping alive a legacy of over a century of service.