C:1:319 Fa

• Lineage and Formation: Charlie Battery, 1st Battalion, 319th Field Artillery Regiment (C/1-319 FA) traces its lineage back to the 82nd Division, first organized in 1917 at Camp Gordon, Georgia to serve in World War I. • Airborne Artillery: C/1-319 FA is part of the 82nd Airborne Division and specializes in providing airborne artillery support, capable of deploying howitzers by parachute or air assault. • World War II Campaigns: The 319th participated in every major campaign in Europe during WWII, including Normandy, Market Garden, and the Battle of the Bulge. • "Black Falcons" Nickname: The 1-319th FA Battalion is known as the "Black Falcons," and Charlie Battery is often called "Charlie Rock." • Operation Just Cause: C/1-319 FA participated in the 1989 Panama invasion, providing artillery support during critical airborne operations. • Global War on Terror: The unit has seen multiple deployments to Iraq and Afghanistan, supporting both conventional and counter-insurgency operations. • First to Fire in Grenada: During Operation Urgent Fury in Grenada (1983), C/1-319 FA was among the first U.S. Army artillery units to fire in combat since Vietnam. • Airborne Artillery Drops: The battery regularly conducts airdrop operations with M119 105mm howitzers, a complex procedure requiring precise coordination and skill. • Distinguished Unit Citations: The 319th Field Artillery has received numerous awards, including Presidential Unit Citations and the French Croix de Guerre for heroism in WWII. • Tradition of Excellence: C/1-319 FA is renowned for its high standards, regularly winning division-level competitions for artillery proficiency and physical readiness.