1:17 fa

• Origins: The 1st Battalion, 17th Field Artillery Regiment (1/17 FA) was constituted on July 1, 1916, in the Regular Army as Battery A, 17th Field Artillery. • World War I Service: The unit saw its first combat service in World War I as part of the 2nd Division, participating in key campaigns including Aisne-Marne and Meuse-Argonne. • WWII Pacific Theater: 1/17 FA served in the Pacific during World War II, participating in the Northern Solomons, Leyte, and Luzon campaigns. • Korean War Valor: The battalion was heavily engaged in the Korean War, earning multiple Presidential Unit Citations and campaign streamers for actions at Inchon, the Chosin Reservoir, and elsewhere. • Vietnam Deployments: 1/17 FA provided artillery support in Vietnam, operating in several provinces and supporting infantry operations throughout the conflict. • Motto: The unit’s motto is “IN TIME,” reflecting its commitment to timely and accurate fire support. • Modernization: The battalion has transitioned through various artillery systems, from the M114 howitzer to the modern M109A6 Paladin self-propelled howitzer. • Operation Iraqi Freedom: 1/17 FA deployed to Iraq, providing fire support and stability operations during multiple rotations in the Global War on Terror. • Distinctive Unit Insignia: The unit’s insignia features a red shield with a gold cannon barrel, symbolizing its artillery heritage and history of combat service. • Honors and Decorations: Over its history, 1/17 FA has earned numerous awards, including the Valorous Unit Award, Meritorious Unit Commendation, and foreign decorations from allied nations.