On 27 February, the 3d Brigade was ordered to transition to pursuit operations to establish contact with and destroy the RGFC forces in zone. At the start of the ground war in the Kuwait Theater of Operations, HHC, 3d Brigade, 3d Armored Division executed a 300 kilometer attack through western Iraq spearheading the VII Corps' penetration into Kuwait. The Dishard Battalion's courageous determination and tremendous esprit de corps are truly in keeping with the traditions of this proud Battalion. It was a hot and smoggy summer day in Van Nuys California when drove into the parking lot of the old Armory on Van Nuys Boulevard in my 1975 yellow Chevy Monza with a black vinyl top. Operations DESERT SHIELD and DESERT STORM: Valorous Unit Award Citations, https://www.hrc.army.mil/site/Active/TAGD/awards/index.htm. I have done this for years, but recently I have been worn out by some people. Its like Tommy Lasorda once said: I love doubleheaders. As Deputy Course leader and Company First Sergeant pissed off lots of chaplains and seminarians. 9-11 -01 attack happened. That was the beginning. Language links are at the top of the page across from the title. After Navy Chaplain School I was assigned to the 2nd Marine Division at Camp LeJuene NC. The 143rd Field Artillery Regiment is a combat arms regiment of the United States Army made up of soldiers from the California Army National Guard. Headquarters and Headquarters 3d Brigade, 1st Armored division distinguished itself by gallantry in action from 24 to 28 February 1991, while conducting offensive operations against the Iraqi republican Guard Forces Command (RGFC) during Operation DESERT STORM. Throughout the Ground War, the soldiers performed with marked distinction under difficult and hazardous conditions. Toronto, Los Angeles..and now CHICAGO. Since I was not a scholarship student I was allowed to simultaneously enter the Guard. In fact most of my promotions in either the Army of the Navy have not come with much fanfare and Im actually pretty okay with that so long as I get paid and get to do what I love doing which is being a Priest and getting to serve now as a Navy Chaplain. Many militaries swear allegiance to the ruler, the state, ruling political party or the majority religion. Btry F, 144th FA The 144th Field Artillery Battalion was consolidated on 1 February 1959 with the 168th Field Artillery Battalion, the 183rd Field Artillery Battalion, and the 188th Antiaircraft Artillery Battalion, and the consolidated unit was reorganized and redesignated as the 157th Artillery, a parent Regiment under the U.S. Army Combat Arms Regimental Because of their integration into the Division's close fight, the destruction of the Medina and Adnan Divisions was assured. Special Thanks are extended to Mr. Benjamin Francis, Mr. William Sieber, Mr. Brian D'Haeseleer, and Ms. Kelly McElligott for helping to research and compile the citations listed below. People ask me how I keep going even with the PTSD and its like Tommy Lasorda says Guys ask me, dont I get burned out? For extraordinary heroism while engaged in military action against Iraqi ground forces on 26 February 1991 and again on 2 March 1991. In 1988 I left Active Army to attend Seminary and was appointed as an Armor officer in Texas Army National Guard. and reverted to state status as the 1st Infantry Regiment. Technically the battalion was only called the 144th Artillery from 1955 to 1959, in the post Korean war area. Ondergeschikte eenheden. They served with marked distinction against a numerically superior force during the 100-hour race across Iraq and Kuwait. The Squadron continued its rapid advance, culminating with the capture of the Safwan Airfield, Iraq. If today had been crappy and I hadnt had a good talk with Elmer the Shrink it might have continued. Headquarters, 402d Field Artillery Brigade. My family came from Cabell County Virginia in the far west of the state. As the initial VII Corps main effort, Task Force 2d Battalion, 16th Infantry conducted a breaching operation that was vital to the success of the Corps' mission. So were all dogfaces, were all very, very different, but there is one thing that we all have in common: we were all stupid enough to enlist in the Army. He was pro-emancipation and commanded some of the first Black Regiments in battle during the Western campaigns. Some saw it as a prelude to greater attacks or perhaps an invasion. Completing the destruction of the RGFC Brigade, the 3d Brigade rejoined the Division transitioned to pursuit operations and continued its attack eastward. It drew its history from the 246th Coast Artillery, a Coast Artillery Corps regiment in the Virginia National Guard. While there I worked on AIDS/HIV personnel policy and became CINC AIDS at the Academy. In 24 hours of nearly continuous combat, the Brigade destroyed or captured 547 vehicles, including 102 tanks, 81 armored personnel carriers, 34 artillery pieces, 15 AAA guns and captured hundreds of tons of supplies and 528 EPW's. For six hours it was involved in continuous combat with a tenacious and determined enemy occupying extremely well prepared and heavily fortified bunkers. The old stats dont count for or against you when you start playing in the new league. This meant that I had spent almost 16 years of my career wearing Captain or Lieutenant bars. The efficacy of the oath is based on the honor of those that swear to uphold it. As part of numerous missions conducted prior to G-Day, these successful actions significantly contributed to deceiving the enemy concerning the direction and location of United States Army Forces Central Command's main attack, while covering the westward movement of friendly forces. Continuing as part of the VII Corps attack the Task Force travelled 85 kilometers in less than 24 hours while engaging at short range multiple, dug in enemy tanks in ambush positions. Politicians, pundits and preachers from both parties will always attempt to peel military personnel, especially officers away from their oath to the Constitution in order to appear strong on defense, more patriotic or ingratiate themselves to them during a time of war. It was like changing from one league to another in the middle of a baseball season. Despite an unclear enemy situation, less than ideal flight conditions, and a route of flight through an unexpected intense tank battle, the 4-229th closed with and destroyed massed enemy armor columns and revetted vehicles. I was almost run over in may M-151A1 by an M-548 Ammo Carrier during a strafing run coming down hills firing blanks from machine guns like the Rat Patrol and dropping Smoke and CS grenades in the vehicles path. Theres something wrong with us, something very, very wrong with us. Service Battery, 1-143 FA (now F Co, 40th BSB) based in Walnut Creek, CA, traces its lineage to Battery A, First Battalion of California Heavy Artillery. This devastating application of firepower set the conditions for a swift and decisive counterattack by armored ground forces. 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During this drive, the squadron destroyed 65 tanks, 66 Armored Personnel Carriers, 66 trucks, 91 bunkers, and captured 3,010 enemy soldiers. 3rd Battalion, 133rd . The overwhelming momentum of the attack and soldiers' fighting spirit drove the enemy from their positions resulting in the ultimate collapse and destruction of the Iraqi 48th Infantry Division. Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 2d Brigade, 1st Cavalry Division conducted a feint in conjunction with G-Day, which fixed enemy forces and protected the left flank of VIIth Corps' penetration. The 144th Field Artillery Battalion is a field artillery battalion of the Army National Guard. 22 March 2007. He took me to Major Charles Armagost the battalion S-1 who rapidly had a clerk type up my enlistment papers and administered the oath of enlistment below: I, Padre Steve (I wasnt one then but it sounds good) do solemnly swear (I dont affirm because its namby pamby) that I will support and defend the Constitution of the United States and the State of California against all enemies, foreign and domestic; that I will bear true faith and allegiance to the same; and that I will obey the orders of the President of the United States (Ronald Reagan) and the Governor of California (Jerry Brown) and the orders of the officers appointed over me, according to law and regulations. For extraordinary heroism in military operations against an armed enemy: Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 2d Brigade, 1st Cavalry and the following participating units: 1st Battalion, 5th Cavalry; 1st Battalion, 8th Cavalry; 1st Battalion, 32d Armor; 3d Battalion, 82d Field Artillery; Company B, 8th Engineer Battalion; 2d Platoon, 68th Chemical Company; and 4th Platoon, 44th Chemical Company distinguished themselves by gallantry in action against the Iraqi Army during the period 15 to 25 February 1991, in support of Operation DESERT STORM. 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In every endeavor and combat action, the soldiers of the Brigade performed magnificently, displaying unparalleled gallantry, determination, and espirit de corps while greatly exceeding every expectation of them in combat. 1st Battalion, 101st FA Massachusetts Army National Guard 1st Battalion, 111th FA . While there I collected my second Army Achievement Medal and an Army Commendation Medal. During the entire ground campaign, involving their attack through Iraq into Kuwait, Task Force 1-41 travelled over 200 Kilometers in 72 hours and destroyed 65 armored vehicles and 10 artillery pieces, while capturing over 300 enemy prisoners. I think success does help mitigate some of the effects of a meltdown. Weve been kicking ass for 200 years! Bill Murray as John Winger in Stripes 1981. 2 . 3rd Battalion 29th Field Artillery Regiment (United States) 1st Battalion, 30th Field Artillery Regiment (United States) 4th Battalion, 42nd Field Artillery Regiment (United States) 4th Battalion 42nd Field Artillery Regiment (United States) 43rd Field Artillery (United States) 43rd Field Artillery Battalion (United States) It was formed from the 1st Battalion of the 157th Field Artillery Regiment in 1955. Colonel Paulovich and I probably worked more closely together than any commander that I have ever worked with and we went through many difficult times in that assignment. I think the rest of the country could learn a lesson from us. The 2d Battalion, 229th Aviation Regiment's heroic actions reflect the highest standards of our military tradition and directly influenced the successful outcome of Operation Desert Storm. On that end of summer day I went down and signed my contract with the Army ROTC program at UCLA with the Chief Lord of Discipline himself, the Captain Bruce Lawson swearing me in. Such question should be directed to the U.S. Army Human Resources Command (HRC) Awards and Decorations Branch at. Thomas is emblematic of the cost that one can endure in remaining true to his oath. Task Force Tusker's extraordinary gallantry and valor in two key combat actions contributed significantly to the success of the 24th Infantry Division's offensive operations in Iraq. Over that time I probably averaged 2 trips a month out of the area, many overseas to Japan, Hawaii, Spain, France, the United Kingdom and Bahrain, others to places far and wide in the Continental United States. Technically there is no legal requirement to do this as an officer in continuous service as the promotion is only cognizant on me accepting it and signing the letter of acceptance. The extraordinary heroism and devotion to duty displayed by the soldiers of Task Force 2d Battalion, 16th Infantry were in keeping with the finest traditions of the United States Army. During the battle, the units crippled the 9th Armored Brigade of the Tawakalna Mechanized Division of the Republican Guard by destroying 18 enemy combat vehicles, several Iraqi tanks and killed numerous dismounted soldiers before effectively handing the battle off to the 1st Brigade, 3d Armored Division. The subordinate batteries of 1-143 FA executed force protection missions throughout central and northern Iraq.[2]. Headquarters and Headquarters Company (HHC), 1st Brigade, 3d Armored Division distinguished themselves by gallantry in action during the period 10 January 1991 to 19 April 1991, in support of Operations DESERT SHIELD and DESERT STORM. I would look at them and once I remarked to Judy that I wish that I would have a lot someday. 05-07-2011 01:25:28 ZULU, 3rd Battalion - 144th Field Artillery Regiment. In the fall of 1994 finished the final phase of the Chaplain Officer Advance Course. 1st Battalion reorganized and federally recognized 1 March 1947 with headquarters at Grand Junction. I was chaplain for 4 different battalions in the Division where Father John Kaul used me as a relief pitcher in situations where chaplains had either been fired for doing illegal or immoral things or replacing people who had to move on short notice orders. In September I became a relief pitcher Company Commander when my new CO got fired. Likewise, the 1st and 2d California Field Artillery Regiments became the 143d and 144th Field Artillery Regiment while the 1st Squadron, California Cavalry turned in their horses and became the 145th Machine Gun Battalion. Rotating attack helicopter companies into the battle position, enemy forces were engaged with 30mm cannon fire, 2.75 inch rockets, and hellfire missiles. 59th Organization Todt Unit . (114th Field Artillery Battalion [NGUS] organized and Federally recognized 18 February 1953 with headquarters at Greenwood.) The task Force was part of the VII Corps main attack beginning 24 February 1991 as it conducted a forward passage through 1st Infantry Division elements and began a mission to clear a zone which again resulted in enemy contact. Redesignated 5 November 1942 as the 133d Field Artillery Battalion Inactivated 18 December 1945 at Camp Patrick Henry, Virginia Reorganized and Federally recognized 12 May 1947 with. As the heaviest Armor Brigade, consisting of the 6th Battalion, 6th Infantry; the 1st Battalion, 35th Armor; the 2d Battalion, 70th Armor; the 4th Battalion, 70th Armor; the 2d Battalion, 1st Field Artillery' and the 47th Support Battalion (Forward), the 2d Brigade led the first Division in the largest tank battle against the Republican Guard Forces Command. 1st Battalion, 327th Infantry acted with courage, bravery, and dedication to mission accomplishment during combat operations. With numerous enemy targets still remaining, the 4-229th refueled and re-attacked across enemy lines, once again subjecting themselves to hostile fire. Later we captured the battery Operations Center during a firing mission. [2], In August 1965 the division was deployed to help suppress the Watts riots. So the 25th was kind of like a double header for me, I did the oath for the Guard later in the afternoon. In 1987 I attended the Military Personnel Officer Course at Ft Benjamin Harrison which is in Indianapolis and continued on to Fort Sam Houston where I was assigned as the Adjutant for the Academy Brigade, Academy of Health Sciences. The 3d Brigade began an aggressive and continuous movement to contact which covered 74km in 12 hours, while fighting multiple engagements throughout the day and night with elements of the 52d, 17th, Adnan, and Tawakalna Divisions. 9th Civil Support Team. So what has transpired in 28 years? None of this made them happy but the Forward Observers and I had a blast. Thomas was a highly successful commander who remained in the Army despite having his friends and superiors in the Second U.S. Cavalry Regiment including Albert Sidney Johnston and Robert E. Lee.
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