2nd Bn, 39th FA (155 SP) Ledward Barracks, Schweinfurt

The 2nd Battalion, 39th Field Artillery (155mm Self-Propelled), was a key artillery unit stationed at Ledward Barracks, Schweinfurt, Germany, during the Cold War. Activated as part of the 3rd Infantry Division Artillery, the battalion was equipped with M109 self-propelled howitzers, providing crucial fire support to NATO forces in the defense of Western Europe. Throughout its tenure in Schweinfurt, the 2-39 FA participated in numerous field exercises and training maneuvers, maintaining a high state of readiness against the Soviet threat. The battalion was eventually inactivated in the post-Cold War drawdown, but its legacy endures as an integral component of America’s commitment to European security.