C BTRY 1ST BN 11TH FA SCH BKS HI

• Unit Designation: C Battery, 1st Battalion, 11th Field Artillery Regiment (C BTRY 1ST BN 11TH FA) is a field artillery unit historically assigned to the 25th Infantry Division, based at Schofield Barracks, Hawaii. • World War II Service: The 11th Field Artillery Regiment, including C Battery, participated in key Pacific campaigns such as Guadalcanal, Northern Solomons, and Luzon. • Korean War Participation: The regiment provided artillery fire support throughout the Korean War, earning multiple campaign streamers and unit citations. • Nickname: The 11th Field Artillery Regiment is known as the "On Time" Regiment, reflecting its reputation for timely fire support. • Schofield Barracks Legacy: Schofield Barracks has been the home station for C Battery and the 11th FA since before World War II, serving as a critical training and deployment site. • Vietnam War: Elements of the 1st Battalion, 11th FA provided artillery support during the Vietnam War, exemplifying adaptability in jungle warfare. • Modernization: Over the decades, C Battery transitioned from using 75mm pack howitzers to the more modern M198 and M777 155mm howitzers. • Humanitarian Assistance: The unit has participated in disaster response and humanitarian missions across the Pacific, including after typhoons and tsunamis. • Distinctive Unit Insignia: The 11th Field Artillery's insignia features a winged cannon, symbolizing speed and the unit’s historic achievements. • Continuing Service: C Battery continues to support the 25th Infantry Division (“Tropic Lightning”) with fire support, readiness training, and Pacific region operations into the present day.