3:68th Armor

• Origins: The 3rd Battalion, 68th Armor Regiment (3/68 Armor) traces its lineage to the 68th Armor Regiment, which was constituted in the Regular Army in 1940. • World War II Service: Elements of the 68th Armor fought in major campaigns during WWII, including Normandy, Northern France, Rhineland, Ardennes-Alsace, and Central Europe. • Cold War Presence: During the Cold War, 3/68th Armor was stationed in West Germany as part of NATO forces, playing a deterrence role against potential Warsaw Pact aggression. • Operation Desert Storm: 3/68 Armor deployed to the Middle East in 1990-91 as part of Operation Desert Storm, participating in the ground campaign that liberated Kuwait. • Modernization: The battalion has operated several generations of main battle tanks, from the M4 Sherman in WWII, to the M60 Patton during the Cold War, and later the modern M1 Abrams. • Fort Carson: In the 1980s and 1990s, 3/68 Armor was based at Fort Carson, Colorado, as part of the 4th Infantry Division. • Deactivation and Reactivation: Like many Cold War armored units, 3/68th Armor has undergone periods of inactivation and reactivation as the Army’s force structure changed. • Distinctive Insignia: The 68th Armor Regiment’s coat of arms features a black panther, symbolizing stealth, power, and aggressiveness on the battlefield. • Gulf War Notable Actions: During the Gulf War, 3/68 Armor was recognized for rapid offensive maneuvers, seizing key objectives and capturing enemy equipment. • Legacy: Veterans and alumni of 3/68 Armor maintain strong connections and traditions, sharing stories and preserving the unit’s legacy through reunions and online communities.