The 3rd Battalion, 79th Field Artillery Regiment (3/79 FA) traces its lineage to the 79th Field Artillery, originally constituted in the National Army in 1917. The battalion has served in various configurations throughout its history, including significant involvement during World War II, providing artillery support in the European Theater. During the Cold War, 3/79 FA was stationed in Germany as part of the U.S. Army’s forward-deployed forces, supporting NATO operations. In more recent years, the battalion has participated in training and readiness missions, maintaining its legacy of firepower and support within the U.S. Army’s field artillery branch.
