3:319th Field Artillery

The 3rd Battalion, 319th Field Artillery Regiment (3-319th FAR) traces its lineage to the original 319th Field Artillery, which was constituted in 1917 and served with distinction in World War I. Reactivated for World War II, the unit participated in key campaigns including Sicily, Normandy, and the Rhineland as part of the 82nd Airborne Division. During the Vietnam War, 3/319th FAR provided vital fire support for airborne and infantry operations, earning numerous campaign streamers and commendations. In recent decades, the battalion has deployed in support of operations in Iraq and Afghanistan, continuing its tradition of excellence as a premier airborne artillery unit.