4:43rd FA

The 4th Battalion, 43rd Field Artillery Regiment (4/43rd FA) traces its roots to the 43rd Field Artillery, which was originally constituted in 1918. Reactivated and reorganized multiple times throughout its history, the 4/43rd FA has served in several key roles, including as part of the U.S. Army’s air defense artillery forces. The unit was notably stationed in Europe during the Cold War, supporting NATO operations and providing critical air defense against potential threats. Over the decades, 4/43rd FA has maintained a reputation for excellence, adapting to evolving technologies and mission requirements before eventual inactivation as part of post-Cold War force reductions.