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38th Artillery

U.S. Army

The 38th Artillery, originally constituted during World War I, has a distinguished history of service within the United States Army. Activated in 1918, the unit initially served as part of the American Expeditionary Forces in France. Reactivated and redesignated multiple times, the 38th Artillery saw significant action during World War II, providing critical fire support in the European Theater. In the decades following, the unit continued to serve with distinction in various conflicts, adapting to new artillery technologies and maintaining a reputation for excellence in fire support operations.

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World War I Origins: The 38th Artillery unit traces its origins to World War I, where it was first constituted as part of the U.S. Army's rapid expansion to support the Allies in Europe.
Redesignation History: Over the years, the 38th Artillery has been redesignated several times, including as the 38th Field Artillery Regiment and the 38th Air Defense Artillery, reflecting evolving mission profiles.
Normandy Campaign: Elements of the 38th Artillery played a crucial role in the Normandy Campaign during World War II, providing fire support during the D-Day landings and subsequent operations in France.
Korean War Service: The unit saw extensive combat during the Korean War, supporting United Nations forces with artillery barrages in key battles such as the Pusan Perimeter and the Battle of Inchon.
Cold War Deployments: During the Cold War, the 38th Artillery was stationed in Germany as part of NATO forces, serving as a deterrent against potential Soviet aggression in Europe.
Vietnam War Involvement: The unit provided vital fire support to U.S. and allied forces in Vietnam, often operating in challenging jungle conditions and facing frequent enemy attacks.
Pershing Missile Era: In the 1970s and 1980s, the 38th Artillery was equipped with Pershing ballistic missiles, becoming a key component of America’s nuclear deterrence strategy during the height of the Cold War.
Gulf War Participation: Elements of the 38th were deployed during Operations Desert Shield and Desert Storm, contributing to the liberation of Kuwait with long-range artillery strikes.
Modern Air Defense Missions: In recent decades, the 38th Air Defense Artillery Regiment has specialized in air and missile defense, operating systems such as the Patriot missile to protect allied assets and populations.
Decorations and Honors: The 38th Artillery and its subunits have earned numerous decorations, including Presidential Unit Citations and foreign awards, recognizing their bravery and effectiveness across multiple conflicts.

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Bruce Nielsen

U.S. Army Veteran · 1960 - 1963

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Harry Rahoi

U.S. Army · 1970 - 1971

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John Wise

U.S. Army · 1960 - 1966

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William Loscko

U.S. Army · 1965 - 1966

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World War I Origins: The 38th Artillery unit traces its origins to World War I, where it was first constituted as part of the U.S. Army's rapid expansion to support the Allies in Europe.
Redesignation History: Over the years, the 38th Artillery has been redesignated several times, including as the 38th Field Artillery Regiment and the 38th Air Defense Artillery, reflecting evolving mission profiles.
Normandy Campaign: Elements of the 38th Artillery played a crucial role in the Normandy Campaign during World War II, providing fire support during the D-Day landings and subsequent operations in France.
Korean War Service: The unit saw extensive combat during the Korean War, supporting United Nations forces with artillery barrages in key battles such as the Pusan Perimeter and the Battle of Inchon.
Cold War Deployments: During the Cold War, the 38th Artillery was stationed in Germany as part of NATO forces, serving as a deterrent against potential Soviet aggression in Europe.
Vietnam War Involvement: The unit provided vital fire support to U.S. and allied forces in Vietnam, often operating in challenging jungle conditions and facing frequent enemy attacks.
Pershing Missile Era: In the 1970s and 1980s, the 38th Artillery was equipped with Pershing ballistic missiles, becoming a key component of America’s nuclear deterrence strategy during the height of the Cold War.
Gulf War Participation: Elements of the 38th were deployed during Operations Desert Shield and Desert Storm, contributing to the liberation of Kuwait with long-range artillery strikes.
Modern Air Defense Missions: In recent decades, the 38th Air Defense Artillery Regiment has specialized in air and missile defense, operating systems such as the Patriot missile to protect allied assets and populations.
Decorations and Honors: The 38th Artillery and its subunits have earned numerous decorations, including Presidential Unit Citations and foreign awards, recognizing their bravery and effectiveness across multiple conflicts.