2:63rd Armor

The 2nd Battalion, 63rd Armor Regiment (2/63rd Armor) traces its lineage to the 63rd Armored Regiment, which was originally constituted during World War II. The battalion saw combat in Europe as part of the 1st Infantry Division, participating in key campaigns such as Normandy, Northern France, Rhineland, and Central Europe. During the Cold War, 2/63rd Armor was stationed in Germany as part of NATO forces, playing a critical role in armored warfare readiness. In more recent years, the battalion has deployed in support of Operations Desert Storm, Iraqi Freedom, and Enduring Freedom, earning a reputation for excellence and adaptability in modern armored warfare.