Joseph Fagley

The 7th Army was a United States Army formation which saw action during World War II and the Cold War. It was initially activated in 1918 as part of the American Expeditionary Forces but was reactivated in 1944 to support the Allied invasion of Normandy. Throughout its history, the 7th Army was involved in several major campaigns, including the Battle of the Bulge and the liberation of the Dachau concentration camp. The unit was officially deactivated in 1992 as part of the post-Cold War drawdown of American forces in Europe.

B Battery, 5th Battalion, 77th Field Artillery (B/5-77 FA) traces its lineage to the historic 77th Field Artillery Regiment, first constituted in 1916. Throughout its service, B Battery has supported various U.S. Army divisions, providing critical artillery fire support in major conflicts, including Vietnam, where the 5th Battalion was attached to the 1st Cavalry Division (Airmobile). In Vietnam, B Battery earned distinction for its mobility and effectiveness in supporting infantry operations, often deploying by helicopter to provide rapid, close fire support. After Vietnam, the unit continued to serve in various capacities during the Cold War, adapting to evolving military technologies and doctrines before eventual inactivation as part of Army restructuring.