2:34th Armor

The 2nd Battalion, 34th Armor Regiment (2/34th Armor) was first constituted in 1941 as part of the 34th Armored Regiment and assigned to the 5th Armored Division during World War II. The unit saw combat in the European Theater, participating in campaigns across France, Belgium, Luxembourg, and Germany, and earned numerous campaign streamers for its distinguished service. In the decades following WWII, 2/34th Armor underwent several activations and inactivations, serving in various armored and training roles within the U.S. Army. In recent years, the battalion has been part of the 1st Infantry Division at Fort Riley, Kansas, deploying in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom, continuing its legacy of excellence in armored warfare.