1:377 FAR

• World War II Origins: The 1st Battalion, 377th Field Artillery Regiment (1/377 FAR) traces its lineage back to 1921, activated in the Army Reserve as Battery A, 377th Field Artillery. • Airborne Roots: The unit became famous as the 377th Parachute Field Artillery Battalion, assigned to the legendary 101st Airborne Division during World War II. • D-Day Landings: On June 6, 1944, 1/377 FAR parachuted into Normandy, providing crucial artillery support to paratroopers during the D-Day invasion. • Bastogne – Battle of the Bulge: The battalion valiantly defended Bastogne during the Battle of the Bulge, a stand immortalized in military history. • Glider Operations: 1/377 FAR was unique in conducting artillery glider operations, landing howitzers and crews by glider in both Normandy and Holland (Operation Market Garden). • Vietnam War Service: Redesignated and reactivated, 1/377 FAR served in Vietnam, again supporting airborne and airmobile operations. • Gulf War Participation: The battalion deployed during Operations Desert Storm and Desert Shield with the 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault). • Global War on Terrorism: 1/377 FAR has deployed multiple times in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom in Afghanistan. • Changing Roles: Over the decades, the unit has transformed from parachute artillery to a modern air assault artillery battalion, adapting to evolving combat environments. • Decorations and Honors: The battalion has earned numerous unit citations, including Presidential Unit Citations, French Croix de Guerre, and Belgian Fourragere for its actions in WWII.