HSB 1st:320th FA

• Historic Lineage: The 1st Battalion, 320th Field Artillery Regiment (1-320th FA) traces its origins to the 82nd Division in World War I, where it was first constituted in 1917. • Glider Artillery: During World War II, the 320th Field Artillery was reorganized as the 320th Glider Field Artillery Battalion, supporting airborne operations with the 82nd Airborne Division. • D-Day Landing: The unit famously participated in the D-Day invasion of Normandy, landing by glider on June 6, 1944, and providing critical fire support during the Battle of Sainte-Mère-Église. • Operation Market Garden: 1-320th FA was part of the largest airborne operation in history, Operation Market Garden, supporting Allied advances in the Netherlands in September 1944. • Battle of the Bulge: The battalion played a key role in the defense of Bastogne during the Battle of the Bulge, delivering effective artillery fire under siege conditions. • Vietnam War Service: 1-320th FA was deployed to Vietnam, where it supported the 101st Airborne Division (Airmobile) and earned several unit commendations for its actions. • Modern Deployments: The unit has seen multiple deployments in support of Operations Iraqi Freedom and Enduring Freedom, providing artillery support in both Iraq and Afghanistan. • “Top Guns” Nickname: 1-320th FA is nicknamed the “Top Guns,” a reflection of its reputation for accuracy and effectiveness in artillery fire support. • Distinguished Unit Citations: The battalion holds several Presidential Unit Citations and foreign decorations, including the French Croix de Guerre and the Netherlands Orange Lanyard, recognizing its valor in combat. • HIMARS & Modernization: While historically equipped with traditional howitzers, the unit has adapted over time to new technologies and tactics, including the use of advanced targeting systems and digital fire control.