Svc Btry 1s How Bn 30th Arty Ft.Lewis Wash.

Service Battery, 1st Howitzer Battalion, 30th Artillery (Svc Btry, 1st How Bn, 30th Arty) was an integral support unit stationed at Fort Lewis, Washington during the Cold War era. The battalion, part of the 30th Artillery Regiment, provided logistical and ammunition support to the howitzer batteries, ensuring their operational readiness. Throughout its tenure at Fort Lewis, the unit participated in numerous training exercises, honing its skills in artillery support and logistics. The Service Battery played a crucial role in maintaining the battalion's effectiveness until the Army's reorganization and realignment of artillery units in the late 1960s and early 1970s.