4:35th Armor

• Origin: The 4th Battalion, 35th Armor Regiment (4/35th Armor) traces its lineage back to the 35th Armored Regiment, which was constituted in 1941 during World War II as part of the U.S. Army's armored force expansion. • World War II Service: Elements of the 35th Armor fought bravely in the European Theater during World War II, participating in campaigns such as Normandy, Northern France, Rhineland, Ardennes-Alsace, and Central Europe. • Postwar Reorganizations: After WWII, the regiment underwent several reorganizations, activations, and inactivations as the Army restructured its armored forces during the Cold War. • Vietnam War: While the main regiment did not deploy as a whole, elements of the 35th Armor and its battalions were activated and saw service during the Vietnam War, supporting U.S. infantry and mechanized operations. • Cold War Assignments: The 4-35 Armor was at various times assigned to the 1st Armored Division and stationed in Germany, where it played a key role in NATO’s defense posture against the Warsaw Pact. • Gulf War Participation: The 4/35th Armor deployed as part of Operation Desert Storm in 1991, taking part in the liberation of Kuwait and serving with distinction during the ground campaign. • Unit Motto: The battalion’s motto is “Vincere Vel Mori,” which translates to “Conquer or Die,” reflecting the unit’s fighting spirit and determination. • Regimental Insignia: The distinctive unit insignia features a gold armor plate with a black bend, symbolizing armored strength and the unit's historic service. • Training Excellence: In the 1990s and 2000s, 4-35 Armor participated in multiple National Training Center (NTC) rotations, earning accolades for its performance in simulated combat scenarios. • Recent Deployments: Elements of the 4-35 Armor have deployed in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom, demonstrating adaptability in counterinsurgency and stability operations.