3:133 FA B BTRY

• Unit Designation: 3rd Battalion, 133rd Field Artillery Regiment (Bravo Battery), commonly referred to as 3/133 FA B BTRY, is a part of the Texas Army National Guard. • Texan Roots: The 133rd Field Artillery traces its lineage to the Texas Volunteer Guard, with its earliest elements dating back to the late 19th century. • Modernization: Bravo Battery has operated several generations of artillery, from towed howitzers to the current M109A6 Paladin self-propelled howitzers. • Operation Iraqi Freedom: Elements of the 3/133 FA served with distinction in Iraq, providing fire support and convoy security roles during deployments in the 2000s. • Hurricane Response: The unit has been mobilized multiple times for state emergency duty, including disaster relief during Hurricane Harvey in 2017. • Community Engagement: Bravo Battery is actively involved in local Texas communities, participating in parades, educational events, and veterans’ ceremonies. • Joint Training: The unit regularly participates in joint exercises with active duty Army and allied military forces to maintain readiness and interoperability. • Historic Citations: The 133rd Field Artillery Regiment has campaign streamers from World Wars, including service in the European Theater during WWII. • Citizen-Soldiers: As part of the National Guard, members of Bravo Battery balance civilian careers while maintaining military readiness and conducting regular drills. • Tradition of Excellence: The motto of the 133rd Field Artillery is “Dum Spiramus Tuebimur” (While We Breathe, We Shall Defend), reflecting the unit’s enduring commitment to defense.