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A Battery, 1st Battalion, 17th Field Artillery (A BTRY 1/17TH FA) is a distinguished artillery unit in the United States Army, historically based at Fort Sill, Oklahoma—the home of the Field Artillery. The 17th Field Artillery Regiment was originally constituted in 1916 and has participated in numerous major conflicts, including World War I, World War II, the Korean War, and operations in the Middle East. A Battery, as a component of the battalion, specializes in providing fire support and artillery expertise, contributing to combined arms operations and force projection. Over the decades, the unit has maintained a reputation for excellence in training, readiness, and the effective employment of modern artillery systems.
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