6:37th FA

• Origins in World War I: The 37th Field Artillery Regiment was first constituted in the National Army on July 5, 1918, and assigned to the 13th Division at Camp Lewis, Washington. • World War II Service: The 37th FA was reactivated and saw action in the European Theater, including the campaigns in Normandy, Northern France, Rhineland, Ardennes-Alsace, and Central Europe. • 6th Battalion Formation: The 6th Battalion, 37th Field Artillery (6/37th FA) was officially constituted in the Regular Army on July 1, 1940, and has been activated and inactivated several times during its history. • Korean War: The battalion played a key artillery support role in the Korean War, earning the Presidential Unit Citation for its actions at the Naktong River Line. • Vietnam Era: While other 37th FA battalions served in Vietnam, 6/37th remained stateside during the conflict, focusing on training and supporting other units. • Cold War in Korea: 6/37th FA was stationed at Camp Stanley, South Korea, providing fire support along the Demilitarized Zone (DMZ) and maintaining constant readiness during tense periods. • “On the Minute” Motto: The unit is famously known for its motto, “On the Minute,” reflecting its reputation for rapid-fire response and artillery readiness. • MLRS Transition: The battalion transitioned to the Multiple Launch Rocket System (MLRS) in the 1980s, becoming one of the first MLRS units in the U.S. Army and enhancing its modern firepower capabilities. • Distinctive Unit Insignia: The insignia features a gold shield with red and blue, symbolizing artillery and the unit’s service in both World Wars and Korea. • Deactivation and Legacy: The 6/37th FA was inactivated in Korea in 2005, but its legacy lives on through veterans and its storied history of service, particularly in the defense of South Korea.