6:10th FA

• Origins: The 6th Battalion, 10th Field Artillery Regiment (6/10th FA) traces its lineage to the 10th Field Artillery, first constituted in 1916 at Camp Douglas, Wisconsin, as part of the expanding U.S. Army prior to World War I. • World War I Service: Elements of the 10th Field Artillery saw combat in France during World War I, participating in major campaigns such as St. Mihiel and Meuse-Argonne. • Red Diamond Division: The 10th FA was assigned to the 3rd Infantry Division, famously known as the "Rock of the Marne" for its stand during the Second Battle of the Marne. • World War II Campaigns: The battalion served valiantly in North Africa, Sicily, Italy, France, and Germany, earning multiple campaign streamers and the French Croix de Guerre. • Cold War Reorganizations: After World War II, the 10th FA underwent several reorganizations and redesignations, with the 6th Battalion being activated and inactivated multiple times in response to Army needs. • Vietnam Era: Although not deployed to Vietnam as a unit, battalions of the 10th FA provided trained artillerymen who served in various combat roles during the conflict. • Fort Benning Legacy: The 6/10th FA is well known for its long-standing association with Fort Benning, Georgia, serving for many years as a training battalion for artillery officers and enlisted soldiers. • Motto: The unit's motto, "The Rock's Support," references its historical support of the 3rd Infantry Division and reflects its reputation for reliability and steadfastness in battle. • Historic Honors: The 10th FA Regiment and its battalions have been awarded several decorations, including Presidential Unit Citations, the French Croix de Guerre, and the Meritorious Unit Commendation. • Current Status: Today, elements of the 10th Field Artillery Regiment, including the lineage of 6/10th FA, continue to serve with distinction, upholding over a century of artillery excellence in the U.S. Army.