The 5th Battalion, 32nd Armored Regiment (5/32nd Armored) traces its lineage to the historic 32nd Armored Regiment, originally constituted during World War II as part of the famed 3rd Armored Division. The battalion saw distinguished service in the European Theater, participating in major campaigns from Normandy through Central Europe, including the liberation of Paris and the Battle of the Bulge. After the war, 5/32nd Armored experienced several activations and inactivations, serving as a key armored force during the Cold War in Germany as part of NATO deterrence. Throughout its history, the unit has been recognized for its professionalism, adaptability, and valor in armored warfare.
