Cedric Houston

The 18th Field Artillery Brigade was originally constituted on 18 October 1927 in the Regular Army as Headquarters and Headquarters Battery, 18th Field Artillery Brigade and activated on 19 January 1943 at Camp Gruber, Oklahoma. During World War II, the brigade provided crucial artillery support in the European Theater, participating in campaigns such as Normandy and Rhineland. In the postwar era, the brigade was reactivated and reorganized several times, eventually becoming a key element of the XVIII Airborne Corps at Fort Liberty, North Carolina. Today, the 18th Field Artillery Brigade remains the Army’s only airborne field artillery brigade, delivering precision fire support and maintaining rapid deployment capabilities worldwide.

Bravo Battery, 5th Battalion, 8th Field Artillery Regiment (B Btry 5/8 FAR) has a distinguished history as a crucial artillery unit within the U.S. Army. Originally activated during World War I, the 5th Battalion, 8th FAR has participated in numerous major conflicts, providing direct and general support with howitzer and cannon fire. As an Air Assault-qualified battery, B Btry has trained extensively to deploy rapidly via helicopter insertion, enhancing its effectiveness in modern, fast-paced combat operations. Throughout its service, the unit has earned multiple commendations for its precision, adaptability, and steadfast support to maneuver forces on the battlefield.