A Btry 2nd Bn 5th FA, Babenhausen Germany

A Battery, 2nd Battalion, 5th Field Artillery (A Btry 2nd Bn 5th FA) has a distinguished lineage within the U.S. Army, tracing its roots back to the Revolutionary War. Stationed in Babenhausen, Germany during the Cold War, the unit played a crucial role as part of the 3rd Armored Division’s artillery support, maintaining readiness to deter Soviet aggression in Central Europe. While in Germany, A Battery conducted regular training exercises and live-fire drills, ensuring rapid artillery response capability. The unit’s presence in Babenhausen contributed significantly to NATO’s defense posture until its eventual redeployment and restructuring in the post-Cold War era.