61st Artillery

The 61st Artillery was first constituted in the Regular Army of the United States during World War I and organized in 1918 as part of the Coast Artillery Corps. The unit saw service in France during the final months of WWI, primarily engaged in heavy artillery operations. Reactivated and redesignated several times throughout the 20th century, the 61st Artillery supported air defense missions during the Cold War, operating anti-aircraft and missile systems. The unit has a distinguished legacy of adapting to new technologies and roles, reflecting the evolving demands of U.S. Army artillery forces.