3-16FA

• Origins in World War I: The 3rd Battalion, 16th Field Artillery Regiment (3-16 FA) traces its lineage back to the original 16th Field Artillery, which was constituted on 1 July 1916 and organized at Camp Robinson, Wisconsin. • Nickname - "Rolling Thunder": The battalion is known as "Rolling Thunder," a nickname reflecting its formidable firepower and dynamic operational tempo. • World War II Service: 3-16 FA participated in several key campaigns during WWII, including Normandy, Northern France, Rhineland, Ardennes-Alsace, and Central Europe. • Korean War Involvement: The battalion earned multiple campaign streamers for its distinguished service during the Korean War, supporting infantry operations with precise and effective artillery fires. • Vietnam War Deployments: 3-16 FA served in the Vietnam War, providing fire support in major operations and earning the Meritorious Unit Commendation for its actions. • Modernization and MLRS: In the 1980s, the battalion transitioned to the Multiple Launch Rocket System (MLRS), becoming one of the first units to field this advanced rocket artillery platform. • Operation Desert Storm: 3-16 FA participated in Operation Desert Storm (1991), delivering devastating rocket barrages against enemy positions and contributing to the swift coalition victory. • Operation Iraqi Freedom: The unit deployed to Iraq in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom, providing critical fire support and engaging in counter-insurgency operations. • Distinctive Unit Insignia: The battalion’s insignia features a winged spur, symbolizing speed and mobility, and a red shield representing artillery. • Stationed at Fort Sill: 3-16 FA is currently part of the 75th Field Artillery Brigade and is stationed at Fort Sill, Oklahoma, the home of the U.S. Army Field Artillery.