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The 2nd Battalion, 70th Armor Regiment (2-70 AR) traces its origins to the 70th Tank Battalion, first activated in July 1940. The battalion saw extensive combat in World War II, participating in campaigns including Normandy, Northern France, Rhineland, Ardennes-Alsace, and Central Europe. During the Gulf War, 2-70 AR played a key role in Operation Desert Storm, leading armored assaults with the 1st Armored Division. More recently, the battalion has been deployed in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom and continues to serve as a critical armored force within the U.S. Army.

The 37th Armor Regiment was constituted in 1941 and activated at Fort Knox, Kentucky, as part of the U.S. Army’s rapid expansion during World War II. The regiment fought with distinction in the European Theater, participating in campaigns such as Normandy, Northern France, Rhineland, Ardennes-Alsace, and Central Europe. After World War II, the unit underwent several reorganizations, serving in various armored divisions and engaging in Cold War deterrence duties in Europe. Elements of the 37th Armor Regiment have since supported operations in the Gulf War, Iraq, and Afghanistan, maintaining a proud legacy of excellence in armored warfare.