HHB 4:61st Artillery

Headquarters and Headquarters Battery, 4th Battalion, 61st Artillery (HHB 4/61st Artillery) traces its lineage to the 61st Artillery Regiment, which was constituted in the Regular Army in 1917. The 4th Battalion was activated during the Vietnam War and served as a key air defense artillery unit, providing critical support for U.S. and allied forces. Throughout its deployment in Vietnam, HHB 4/61st Artillery was responsible for coordinating fire missions, managing logistics, and ensuring effective command and control for subordinate batteries. The unit earned commendations for its professionalism and effectiveness before ultimately being inactivated as part of post-war drawdowns.