B co 3:5 CAV, 3rd Armored Div

Bravo Company, 3rd Battalion, 5th Cavalry Regiment (B Co, 3/5 CAV) served as a key maneuver element of the 3rd Armored Division (“Spearhead”) during the Cold War and the Gulf War. The unit was stationed in Germany throughout much of the latter half of the 20th century, prepared to defend NATO territory against potential Warsaw Pact aggression. During Operation Desert Storm in 1991, B Co, 3/5 CAV participated in the rapid ground offensive into Iraq, helping to breach enemy defenses and secure key objectives. Following the Gulf War, the company continued to serve with distinction until the inactivation of the 3rd Armored Division in 1992 as part of post-Cold War force reductions.