A co 1st Bn 63rd Armor

• Origins: A Company, 1st Battalion, 63rd Armor Regiment traces its lineage to the 745th Tank Battalion, activated during World War II in 1942. • World War II Service: The unit participated in the Normandy landings, fighting through France, Belgium, and into Germany, earning multiple campaign streamers. • Cold War Duty: During the Cold War, A Co, 1-63 Armor was stationed in Germany as part of NATO forces, tasked with deterring Soviet aggression in Europe. • Desert Storm: The 1-63 Armor took part in Operation Desert Storm in 1991, leading armored advances and playing a key role in liberating Kuwait. • Modernization: The unit has transitioned through various main battle tanks, from the M4 Sherman to the M60 Patton, and now operates the M1A2 Abrams. • Balkan Deployments: Members of A Co, 1-63 Armor served in Bosnia and Kosovo, supporting peacekeeping and stabilization efforts during the 1990s. • OIF/OEF Deployments: The battalion, including A Company, deployed multiple times to Iraq and Afghanistan during Operations Iraqi Freedom and Enduring Freedom. • Nickname: The 1-63 Armor is nicknamed “Dragons,” a nod to their fierce reputation and battalion insignia. • Presidential Unit Citation: The battalion has been awarded the Presidential Unit Citation for extraordinary heroism in action. • Current Assignment: As of 2024, A Co, 1-63 Armor is part of the 2nd Armored Brigade Combat Team, 1st Infantry Division, and continues to train for rapid deployment and deterrence missions worldwide.