HHB XVIII ABN CORPS ARTY 1st FAD

• Origins: The Headquarters and Headquarters Battery (HHB), XVIII Airborne Corps Artillery traces its lineage to the activation of the XVIII Corps Artillery during World War II in 1943 at Camp Chaffee, Arkansas. • "Sky Dragons": XVIII Airborne Corps is known as "America’s Contingency Corps," with its artillery units, including HHB, playing key roles in rapid deployment and airborne operations. • World War II Service: The corps artillery supported combat operations in France, Belgium, the Netherlands, and Germany, contributing to the liberation of Western Europe. • Operation Just Cause: In December 1989, XVIII Airborne Corps Artillery participated in the U.S. invasion of Panama, helping to remove General Manuel Noriega from power. • Operation Desert Storm: During the Gulf War of 1991, XVIII Airborne Corps Artillery, including HHB, played a vital role in the "left hook" maneuver, one of the largest armored movements in military history. • Operation Iraqi Freedom: XVIII Airborne Corps Artillery units were among the first to deploy to Kuwait and Iraq in 2003, providing deep fires and support for coalition operations. • 1st FAD Legacy: The 1st Field Artillery Detachment (1st FAD) is historically associated with targeting and fire direction, supporting corps-level artillery planning and coordination. • Rapid Deployment: HHB XVIII ABN Corps Artillery has a reputation for rapid deployment, often being among the first U.S. artillery headquarters to deploy to crisis zones worldwide. • Joint and Multinational Operations: The unit has regularly trained and operated with NATO and allied forces, enhancing interoperability and coalition artillery effectiveness. • Symbolism: The distinctive unit insignia features a winged projectile, representing airborne capabilities and the unit’s mission to deliver firepower anywhere, anytime.