C Co. 2:64 Armor

• Origins and Lineage: C Company, 2nd Battalion, 64th Armor Regiment (C Co, 2/64 AR) traces its roots to the 64th Tank Battalion, originally constituted in 1941, serving with distinction in World War II. • World War II Service: The battalion, including C Company, fought in key campaigns in North Africa, Sicily, and Italy, earning several campaign streamers and a reputation for aggressive armored tactics. • Cold War in Germany: During the Cold War, C Co 2/64 Armor was stationed in West Germany, primarily at Ferris Barracks, Erlangen, as part of the 3rd Infantry Division, tasked with defending against potential Warsaw Pact aggression. • Operation Desert Storm: C Co 2/64 Armor deployed to Saudi Arabia and Kuwait in 1990–1991, participating in the ground assault that liberated Kuwait. The unit was among the first to breach Iraqi defensive lines. • Modernization: The company transitioned through several generations of tanks, from the M60 series to the advanced M1 Abrams main battle tank, keeping pace with evolving armored warfare technology. • Peacekeeping in the Balkans: Elements of 2/64 Armor, including C Company, participated in peacekeeping operations in Bosnia and Kosovo in the late 1990s and early 2000s, supporting NATO missions. • Operation Iraqi Freedom: C Co 2/64 Armor was deployed to Iraq during the initial invasion in 2003 and in subsequent rotations, conducting combat operations, patrols, and stability missions in Baghdad and surrounding areas. • Unit Motto: The 64th Armor Regiment's motto is "We Pierce", reflecting the unit's tradition of breaking through enemy defenses in armored assaults. • Distinctive Unit Insignia: The unit's insignia features a mailed fist clenching a lightning bolt, symbolizing power and swift action, a fitting emblem for a frontline armored company. • Legacy and Honors: C Co 2/64 Armor shares in the battalion's numerous decorations, including Presidential Unit Citations, Valorous Unit Awards, and foreign honors, testifying to its long tradition of excellence and valor in combat.