3:29th FA

• World War II Activation: The 3rd Battalion, 29th Field Artillery Regiment (3/29th FA) was originally activated during World War II on 1 June 1941 at Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri, as part of the 4th Infantry Division. • Normandy Invasion: The unit participated in the D-Day landings, supporting the 4th Infantry Division during the assault on Utah Beach on June 6, 1944. • Battle Honors: 3/29th FA has campaign participation credits for Normandy, Northern France, Rhineland, Ardennes-Alsace (Battle of the Bulge), and Central Europe. • Cold War Service: After WWII, the battalion was inactivated and reactivated several times, serving in Germany during the Cold War as part of the U.S. Army's commitment to NATO. • Modernization: The battalion has operated various artillery systems over its history, including the M109 Paladin self-propelled howitzer, which it employs today. • Operation Iraqi Freedom: 3/29th FA deployed multiple times to Iraq in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom, providing artillery support and conducting counterinsurgency operations. • Afghanistan Deployments: The battalion also deployed to Afghanistan, supporting Operation Enduring Freedom with fire support and training Afghan National Army artillery units. • Distinctive Unit Insignia: The unit's insignia features a red shield with a silver band and a gold lion, symbolizing courage and the battalion’s artillery heritage. • Nickname - "Pacesetters": 3/29th FA is known by the nickname "Pacesetters," reflecting their tradition of setting the standard in artillery excellence. • Current Role: Today, 3/29th FA is stationed at Fort Carson, Colorado, and is assigned to the 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, continuing its legacy of supporting maneuver forces with precision artillery fire.