6:60th Artillary

• Origins: The 6th Battalion, 60th Artillery (6/60th Artillery) traces its lineage to the 60th Coast Artillery Regiment, first constituted in 1917 during World War I. • Vietnam War Service: 6/60th Artillery was reactivated and served with distinction in the Vietnam War, providing fire support for U.S. and allied forces. • Airmobile Artillery: The unit was among the first to be equipped as an airmobile artillery battalion, using helicopter-lifted howitzers to support fast-moving operations. • Support to 9th Infantry Division: 6/60th Artillery was attached to the 9th Infantry Division, supporting Mobile Riverine Force operations in the challenging Mekong Delta region. • Notable Engagements: The battalion participated in major operations such as Operation CORONADO and Operation GIANT SLINGSHOT, targeting Viet Cong strongholds. • Distinguished Unit Citations: Elements of the unit received several commendations for valor and meritorious service during intense combat situations in Vietnam. • Casualties and Sacrifice: The battalion suffered casualties during its Vietnam deployment, with several soldiers being honored posthumously for bravery. • Technological Innovations: 6/60th Artillery utilized the M102 105mm howitzer, which was lighter and more suitable for helicopter transport than previous artillery pieces. • Unit Motto: The 60th Artillery's motto is "Coelis Imperamus" ("We Rule the Heavens"), reflecting its original anti-aircraft mission and later adaptations. • Legacy: After Vietnam, the battalion was inactivated, but its lineage lives on in successor units, and its veterans remain active in reunions and historical preservation.