3:61st ARTY B BTRY US AREUR

**3rd Battalion, 61st Artillery (Battery B), US Army Europe (USAREUR) Military History:** Battery B, 3rd Battalion, 61st Artillery (B/3-61st ARTY) served as part of the U.S. Army Europe during the Cold War era, primarily stationed in West Germany. The unit was responsible for providing field artillery support, often equipped with self-propelled or towed artillery systems, to bolster NATO's defensive posture against Warsaw Pact forces. B Battery participated in numerous training exercises and readiness operations, contributing to deterrence and alliance cooperation throughout the 1960s and 1970s. Its service exemplified the commitment of U.S. forces to European security during a critical period of geopolitical tension.