2:81st FA

The 2nd Battalion, 81st Field Artillery Regiment (2/81st FA) has a distinguished history within the U.S. Army. Constituted in 1917, the unit has undergone several activations and inactivations, serving notably in World War II as part of the 8th Infantry Division, providing artillery support in the European Theater. During the Cold War, 2/81st FA was stationed in Germany as part of the U.S. Army’s commitment to NATO defense. Today, the unit’s legacy continues through its contributions to Army training and support missions.