1st of the 77th FA

The 1st Battalion, 77th Field Artillery Regiment (1-77 FA) traces its origins to 1916, when it was first constituted in the Regular Army as Battery A, 77th Field Artillery. The unit served with distinction during World War I and World War II, providing vital artillery support in campaigns across Europe. During the Cold War, 1-77 FA was assigned to various divisions and participated in operations and training throughout Europe and the United States. In recent decades, the battalion has deployed in support of Operations Iraqi Freedom and Enduring Freedom, continuing its tradition of excellence in fire support and battlefield operations.