Don Lodge

B Battery, 1st Battalion, 9th Field Artillery (B/1-9 FA) traces its lineage to the formation of the 9th Field Artillery Regiment in 1916. The battery has served with distinction in major conflicts, including World War II, where it supported operations in the European Theater, and later in the Korean and Vietnam Wars, providing critical artillery fire in support of infantry and armored units. During the Cold War, B Battery was stationed in Europe as part of NATO forces, enhancing deterrence against potential adversaries. In recent decades, B/1-9 FA has participated in operations in the Middle East, continuing its legacy of excellence in fire support for U.S. Army maneuver units.