Lee Sanders

Headquarters and Headquarters Battery (HHB), III Corps Artillery, has a storied legacy dating back to its activation during World War I, supporting corps-level artillery operations. The unit played pivotal roles in both World War II and the Cold War, providing command and control for large-scale field artillery formations. Stationed at Fort Sill, Oklahoma—known as the "Home of the Field Artillery"—HHB III Corps Artillery was responsible for training, readiness, and coordination of artillery units assigned to III Corps. Throughout its history, the unit adapted to evolving doctrines and technologies, ensuring effective fire support for U.S. Army operations worldwide.

1st Armored Division

U.S. Army

The 1st Armored Division is a division of the United States Army, based at Fort Bliss, Texas. It is a combined arms division with a proud history of serving in World War II, the Gulf War, and multiple tours in Iraq and Afghanistan. The division's primary mission is to provide prompt, sustained, combined arms capability to the US Army in a variety of operational environments. It is known for its distinctive insignia, the "Old Ironsides," and for its motto, "Iron Soldiers."

The 11th United States Army Field Artillery Detachment (11th USAFAD) was a specialized unit of the U.S. Army during the Cold War, stationed in West Germany. Tasked with the custodial security and maintenance of nuclear warheads, the 11th USAFAD worked closely with NATO allies, primarily supporting the Belgian Army's artillery units. The detachment ensured that nuclear ordnance could be rapidly deployed if authorized, reflecting the U.S. commitment to NATO's nuclear sharing policy. The unit was inactivated following the end of the Cold War and the subsequent reduction of U.S. nuclear weapons in Europe.