Btry A 1st Bn 82d FA 1stCavDiv FORSCOM FC

• Origins: Battery A, 1st Battalion, 82nd Field Artillery Regiment traces its lineage back to 1917, having been constituted during the buildup for World War I. • World War I Service: The parent unit, 82nd Field Artillery, was originally activated at Fort D.A. Russell, Wyoming, and provided fire support in France during World War I. • 1st Cavalry Division Assignment: The battalion and its batteries, including Battery A, have long been part of the storied 1st Cavalry Division, known as “First Team.” • Vietnam War: Battery A, 1-82 FA, deployed to Vietnam and participated in numerous campaigns, providing critical artillery fire in support of infantry and cavalry operations. • Gulf War: The unit played a significant role during Operation Desert Storm in 1991, supporting the 1st Cavalry Division with fire missions and counter-battery operations. • Modernization: The battalion has transitioned through various artillery systems, including the M109A6 Paladin self-propelled howitzer, staying at the forefront of field artillery modernization. • FORSCOM Role: As part of Forces Command (FORSCOM), Battery A is ready to deploy worldwide on short notice, providing versatile and rapid-response fire support. • Operation Iraqi Freedom: Battery A, 1-82 FA, deployed multiple times to Iraq in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom, engaging in both traditional artillery and counter-insurgency missions. • Distinctive Unit Insignia: The 82nd Field Artillery’s insignia features a red shield and a gold eight-pointed star, symbolizing artillery firepower and the original 8 batteries of the regiment. • Motto and Spirit: The unit motto, “Can and Will,” exemplifies the determination and fighting spirit of Battery A’s soldiers throughout its history, from the trenches of France to the deserts of Iraq.