1st Battalion, 6th Field Artillery Regiment (United States)

In the mid to late 1990s with the Cold War over and a new mission on the horizon, the Centaurs of 1-6 FA began a transition to Peace enforcement operations while still maintaining their warfighting skills. Assigned to the 3rd Brigade Combat team of the 1st Infantry Division and headquartered in Bamberg, Germany, 1-6 FA would find itself a short distance away from a growing problem in the Balkans.

In 1997, 1st Battalion, 6th Field Artillery deployed to Bosnia and Herzegovina in support of Operation Joint Guard from 10 March 1997 until 10 October 1997. During this time they supported Task Force Eagle from a number of operating bases, providing convoy escorts, security and most importantly, fire support coverage of allied operations in the American area of responsibility. The excellence displayed by 1-6 FA resulted in the reception of the Army Superior Unit award upon return to Bamberg, Germany. [http://www.globalsecurity.org/military/agency/army/1-6fa.htm]

After completion of their mission in Bosnia, the Centaurs returned home and in early 1998, began am training program at which time the unit transitioned from the older M109A5 SP Howitzer to the highly advanced, highly accurate and extremely lethal M109A6 SP Howitzer, commonly referred to as the Paladin.

A few years later, the Centaurs of 1-6 FA would once again be called on by their country to face a growing threat in the middle east. 1st BN, 6th FA deployed to Iraq in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom, again serving with honor. (More Needed)

After their service in Iraq, 1st Battalion, 6th Field Artillery regiment reflagged in Fort Hood, Texas, in April, 2007 with the rest of 3rd BDE, 1st ID.

1-6 FA Deployed to Afghanistan June 2008 in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. They are expected to redeploy back to Fort Hood, Texas in mid to late 2009. After redeployment 1-6 FA along with the rest of 3rd BDE will move to Fort Knox, KY.