4th and 68th Armor ABN A:CO

The 4th Battalion, 68th Armor Regiment (Airborne), particularly Alpha Company (A/CO), traces its lineage to the historic 68th Armor Regiment, established during World War II. Reactivated and designated as an airborne unit, the 4-68th Armor became notable for its integration of armored tactics with airborne operations, often training alongside paratrooper units to ensure rapid deployment and armored support behind enemy lines. During its service, A/CO 4-68th Armor ABN participated in major training exercises and served as a critical armored element within the 82nd Airborne Division at Fort Bragg, North Carolina. The unit was recognized for its adaptability and effectiveness until its inactivation during post-Cold War force restructuring in the mid-1990s.