3:8th FA

• Lineage: The 3rd Battalion, 8th Field Artillery Regiment (3/8th FA) traces its roots back to the 8th Field Artillery, which was constituted in the Regular Army on July 1, 1916. • World War I Service: The 8th Field Artillery served as part of the 7th Division during World War I, participating in the Meuse-Argonne Offensive, one of the largest operations of the American Expeditionary Forces during the war. • World War II Campaigns: The unit saw extensive action in the Pacific Theater, including campaigns in Guadalcanal, Northern Solomons, and Luzon. • Korean War: 3/8th FA played a critical fire support role during several major Korean War battles, including the defense of the Pusan Perimeter and the push north after the Inchon landing. • Vietnam War Deployments: The battalion supported numerous operations during the Vietnam War, providing artillery support for infantry units and earning multiple unit commendations. • Nickname “Red Dragons”: 3/8th FA is known as the "Red Dragons," a nickname that reflects both their unit insignia and their fierce reputation. • Pershing Missile Era: During the Cold War, 3/8th FA was re-designated and equipped as a Pershing missile battalion, standing as a key component of NATO’s nuclear deterrent in Europe. • Operation Iraqi Freedom: Elements of the battalion participated in Operation Iraqi Freedom, supporting maneuver units with timely and accurate fires. • Distinctive Unit Insignia: The battalion’s insignia features a dragon and a flame, symbolizing the unit’s striking power and heritage. • Decorations and Honors: 3/8th FA has received numerous decorations, including the Presidential Unit Citation and multiple campaign streamers, reflecting its valor and service across multiple conflicts.