C 3:321

• Unit Designation: C Battery, 3rd Battalion, 321st Field Artillery Regiment (C 3/321) is a distinguished unit within the U.S. Army, with a lineage dating back to World War I. • World War I Origins: The 321st Field Artillery was constituted in the National Army in August 1917 and assigned to the 82nd Division, seeing action in France during WWI. • Airborne Artillery: C 3/321 became an airborne artillery unit, supporting the 82nd Airborne Division with rapid deployment and fire support capabilities. • Normandy and Market Garden: Elements of the 321st participated in major World War II operations, including the D-Day landings in Normandy and Operation Market Garden. • Vietnam Service: The 3rd Battalion, 321st Artillery, including C Battery, served in Vietnam, providing critical artillery support to U.S. and allied forces. • Gulf War Deployments: C 3/321 was mobilized for Operation Desert Storm, supporting coalition operations with precision artillery fire. • Modernization: The unit was among the first to field the M119A3 105mm howitzer, enhancing its mobility and lethality for airborne operations. • Global War on Terror: Elements of C 3/321 have deployed to Iraq and Afghanistan, providing fire support and adapting to counterinsurgency missions. • Distinguished Honors: The 321st Field Artillery Regiment has earned numerous campaign streamers and decorations, including Presidential Unit Citations and the French Croix de Guerre. • Traditions and Motto: The unit’s motto, “Noli Me Tangere” (“Touch Me Not”), reflects its storied history and fighting spirit, passed down through generations of artillerymen.