Hamp Shaw

US Army

U.S. Army

The US Army is the largest branch of the United States military. It is responsible for land-based military operations and is comprised of soldiers who are trained to defend the country and its interests. The Army has a long history of service, dating back to the Revolutionary War, and plays a crucial role in national defense and security. Soldiers in the Army are trained in combat skills, leadership, and teamwork to carry out missions both domestically and internationally.

The 1st Battalion, 5th Field Artillery (1-5 FA) is the oldest continuously serving unit in the United States Army, tracing its lineage back to 6 January 1776, when it was organized as Alexander Hamilton’s New York Provincial Company of Artillery. The unit fought with distinction in the American Revolutionary War, participating in key battles such as Trenton and Princeton. Throughout its history, 1-5 FA has served in major conflicts including the War of 1812, the Mexican War, both World Wars, the Korean War, Vietnam, and Operations Desert Storm, Iraqi Freedom, and Enduring Freedom. Renowned for its storied heritage and motto "Faithful and True," the battalion remains an integral component of the U.S. Army’s artillery forces.