2:29th FA

• World War II Origins: The 2nd Battalion, 29th Field Artillery Regiment (2/29th FA) was originally constituted in 1918, but it was primarily activated and saw significant action during World War II as part of the 4th Infantry Division. • D-Day Landings: The battalion participated in the D-Day Normandy landings on June 6, 1944, providing crucial artillery support for the assault on Utah Beach. • Hurtgen Forest Campaign: 2/29th FA played a key role in the grueling Hurtgen Forest battles, providing direct fire support in some of the most challenging terrain and weather faced by American forces in Europe. • Bastogne and the Bulge: During the Battle of the Bulge, the battalion was instrumental in providing fire support to Allied units defending Bastogne, a critical point in the Ardennes offensive. • Vietnam War Service: 2/29th FA was reactivated during the Vietnam War, where it served with distinction, supporting infantry and armor units in multiple operations across Vietnam. • Advanced Artillery Technology: The battalion has transitioned through a range of artillery systems over the decades, from the M101 howitzer in WWII to the modern M109A6 Paladin self-propelled howitzer. • Operation Iraqi Freedom: Elements of the 2/29th FA deployed to Iraq, providing artillery fires, convoy security, and base defense during multiple rotations in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. • Decorations and Honors: The battalion and its parent regiment have received numerous decorations, including Presidential Unit Citations and the French Croix de Guerre, for their valor and effectiveness in combat. • Training the Force: In recent years, 2/29th FA has been assigned to the Field Artillery Training Command at Fort Sill, Oklahoma, responsible for training the next generation of U.S. Army artillerymen. • Motto and Identity: The battalion’s motto, “Fidelis et Verus” (Faithful and True), reflects its long tradition of loyalty, honor, and reliable service in the U.S. Army artillery branch.