4:59th FA

The 4th Battalion, 59th Field Artillery Regiment (4/59th FA) has its origins in the 59th Field Artillery, which was constituted in 1917 and served with distinction in both World Wars. Reactivated and redesignated several times throughout the 20th century, the 4/59th FA provided critical fire support as part of various artillery brigades, notably during the Cold War period in Europe, where it played a key role in NATO deterrence operations. The battalion was equipped with advanced artillery systems and participated in numerous training exercises to maintain combat readiness. Over its history, the 4/59th FA earned a reputation for precision, reliability, and dedication to mission accomplishment before its eventual inactivation as part of Army force structure changes.