Hq & Hq Co. 1:13th Armor

Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 1st Battalion, 13th Armor (HHC 1-13 AR), traces its lineage to the 13th Armored Regiment, originally activated in 1940 at Fort Knox, Kentucky. The battalion served with distinction during World War II, participating in major European campaigns, including the drive across France and into Germany. Reactivated and reorganized multiple times throughout the Cold War, HHC 1-13 AR has supported both training and operational missions, most recently as part of the 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 1st Armored Division at Fort Bliss, Texas. The unit continues to provide critical command, control, and support functions, upholding a proud tradition of excellence within U.S. Army armored forces.