Headquarters battery 5:16 artillary

• Unit Lineage: Headquarters Battery, 5th Battalion, 16th Field Artillery (5/16 FA) traces its origins back to the 16th Field Artillery Regiment, which was constituted in the Regular Army on 1 July 1916. • World War I Service: The regiment, including elements that would become 5/16 FA, served with distinction in France during World War I, participating in major campaigns such as St. Mihiel and Meuse-Argonne. • World War II Actions: The 16th Field Artillery saw combat in North Africa, Sicily, and Italy, providing crucial artillery support during the Italian campaign. • Vietnam War Deployments: 5/16 FA was deployed to Vietnam, where it provided fire support for infantry operations, often engaging in counter-battery fire and defending fire bases. • Modernization: Over the decades, the unit transitioned through various artillery platforms, from the classic M114 155mm howitzer to the more modern M109 self-propelled howitzer. • Desert Storm Participation: 5/16 FA played a key role during Operation Desert Storm in 1991, supporting the rapid advance of coalition forces across Kuwait and Iraq. • Distinctive Unit Insignia: The unit’s insignia features a gold cannon barrel on a red field, symbolizing its artillery heritage and readiness for battle. • Nickname: The unit has been known as “Rolling Thunder,” reflecting both its firepower and mobility. • Global War on Terror: Elements of 5/16 FA have deployed to both Iraq and Afghanistan, providing fire support, training local forces, and adapting to counterinsurgency operations. • Regimental Honors: The 16th Field Artillery Regiment, including 5/16 FA, has received numerous awards for valor, including Presidential Unit Citations and Meritorious Unit Commendations.