The 1st Battalion, 72nd Armored Regiment (1/72nd AR) traces its origins to World War II, when the regiment was first activated in 1941 as part of the 2nd Armored Division. The battalion saw significant combat during the Korean War, earning a distinguished reputation for its actions at the Battle of Old Baldy and other key engagements. In subsequent decades, 1/72nd AR served in various locations, including Germany during the Cold War and later deployments to Iraq and Afghanistan as part of Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom. Today, 1/72nd AR continues its legacy as a combat-ready armored unit, stationed at Camp Humphreys, South Korea, as part of the 2nd Infantry Division.
