HHC 2:66th Armor

• Origins in World War II: The 66th Armor Regiment was originally constituted in 1940 and served with distinction during World War II as part of the famed 2nd Armored Division, "Hell on Wheels." • Normandy Landings: Elements of the 2/66th Armor took part in the D-Day operations, landing on Omaha Beach and pushing inland through France. • Battle of the Bulge: The battalion fought valiantly during the Battle of the Bulge, helping to repel the German offensive and break the siege of Bastogne. • Cold War Service: After World War II, 2/66th Armor was stationed in Germany as part of the U.S. Army’s commitment to NATO and the defense of Western Europe during the Cold War. • Reflagging and Reactivation: The unit has undergone multiple reactivations and reflagging, including assignments under both the 2nd Armored Division and 1st Infantry Division. • Operation Desert Storm: HHC 2/66th Armor played a significant role in the 1991 Gulf War, participating in the ground offensive that liberated Kuwait from Iraqi forces. • Bosnia and Kosovo Deployments: In the late 1990s, the unit deployed to the Balkans as part of peacekeeping missions under NATO command. • Iraq War Deployments: The battalion was deployed to Iraq during Operation Iraqi Freedom, conducting combat and security operations in various sectors. • Distinctive Unit Insignia: The 66th Armor Regiment’s insignia features a black panther, symbolizing stealth, strength, and the unit’s aggressive spirit. • Legacy and Traditions: HHC (Headquarters and Headquarters Company) 2/66th Armor is known for its strong esprit de corps, maintaining traditions that honor its storied past and the sacrifices of its soldiers.