32nd Engineers (Honest John)

The 32nd Engineers (Honest John) was a specialized unit of the United States Army, activated during the Cold War era to operate and maintain the M31 "Honest John" surface-to-surface rocket system. Tasked with providing tactical nuclear and conventional artillery support, the unit played a key role in enhancing NATO's deterrence posture in Europe. Stationed primarily in West Germany, the 32nd Engineers trained extensively in missile deployment, handling, and rapid mobility to ensure readiness against Warsaw Pact threats. Their expertise with the Honest John system marked them as a critical component of U.S. Army missile forces until the system was phased out in the 1970s.