25th Infantry Division Artillery (United States)

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25th DIVARTY (Division Artillery)
25th Infantry Division Artillery DUI.png
25th DIVARTY distinctive unit insignia
Active1941 - 2005
2014 - present
Country Flag of the United States.svg United States of America
BranchFlag of the United States Army.svg  United States Army
Type USA - Army Field Artillery Insignia.svg Field artillery
RoleDivision force fires HQ
Size Brigade
Part of 25th Infantry Division
Garrison/HQ Schofield Barracks, HI
Motto(s)"Tropic Thunder"
Engagements World War II
Korean War
Vietnam War
Operation Enduring Freedom, Afghanistan
Decorations Meritorious Unit Commendation
Philippine Presidential Unit Citation
Republic of Korea Presidential Unit Citation
Republic of Vietnam Cross of Gallantry with Palm
Website 25th DIVARTY
Commanders
CommanderCOL Bryan D. Schott
Command Sergeant MajorCSM Paul I. Fluharty

History

25th DIVARTY (Division Artillery) activated 1 October 1941 on Schofield Barrack, HI. 25th DIVARTY initially consisted of 3 direct support battalions from the 8th Field Artillery Regiment (8th, 64th, and 89th battalions), the 90th General Support Battalion. The 25th DIVARTY first entered combat two months after activation on 7 December 1941, when the Imperial Forces of Japan conducted a surprise attack on US military installations on Oahu, HI. 25th DIVARTY continued on active status during World War II, Korean War, Vietnam War and the Global War on Terror before deactivation in 2005. It reactivated 1 October 2014 on Schofield Barracks, HI.

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World War II

After the United States declared war, the 25th DIVARTY spent the next year training and preparing for their support of 25th Infantry Division in the Pacific Theater of war. First arriving to Guadalcanal in late 1942, 25th DIVARTY supported combat operation beginning in January 1943, participating in the seizure of Kokumbona and the reduction of the Mount Austen Pocket in some of the bitterest fighting of the Pacific campaign.

25th DIVARTY conducted sustained combat operations in the Philippines for over 160 days during the Luzon Campaign. Most notably, 25th DIVARTY planned and executed fires support that aided in 25th Infantry Division's ability to take Highway 5 and Battle of Balete Pass, which was defended by the 2nd Tank Division (Imperial Japanese Army). Throughout the 160 days of sustained combat in the Philippines, the 90th FA BN fired over 42,000 rounds in support of the 25th Infantry Division.

After the end of hostilities between the Empire of Japan and the United States, 25th DIVARTY joined the remainder of the division on Japan during the post-war occupation. Elements of 25th DIVARTY first arrived in Japan in May 1946.

Korean War

During the Korean War, the 25th Infantry Division was ordered to defend the final US/South Korean stronghold of Pusan against North Korean attack. In July 1950, the 25th DIVARTY landed in South Korea with the 8th, 64th, 90th, and the 159th Field Artillery Battalions. 25th DIVARTY fires supported the first offensive actions by the division with the capture of the Yechon Road Junction on July 20, 1950. 25th DIVARTY participated in all ten of 25th Infantry Division's campaigns.

Vietnam War

Major General Ellis W. Williamson pulls the lanyard to fire the 900,000th round used by the 1st Battalion, 8th Artillery since the unit came to Vietnam in January 1966. The round was fired from Fire Support Base Pershing. MG Williamson fires 105.png
Major General Ellis W. Williamson pulls the lanyard to fire the 900,000th round used by the 1st Battalion, 8th Artillery since the unit came to Vietnam in January 1966. The round was fired from Fire Support Base Pershing.

25th DIVARTY entered the Vietnam War in support of 25th Infantry Division, 1st Marine Division, and Republic of Vietnam forces to provide fire support to these units, additionally 25th DIVARTY was instrumental in combatting communist forces in the Southeast Asia region.

Global War on Terror

25th DIVARTY deployed to Afghanistan in June 2004 for a 12-month tour of duty. While there, it was given the mission of operating as a maneuver brigade task force known as Combined Task Force Thunder. 25th DIVARTY was designated Regional Command East, which comprised 16 provinces in eastern Afghanistan along the Pakistan border. TF Thunder also prevented insurgent attempts to disrupt the Afghan presidential elections in October 2004.

Today

Col. Matthew N. Stader receives command of 25th DIVARTY during a change of command ceremony on July 20, 2016 Col. Matthew N. Stader.jpg
Col. Matthew N. Stader receives command of 25th DIVARTY during a change of command ceremony on July 20, 2016

On 1 October 2014 Headquarters and Headquarters Battery, 25th DIVARTY reactivated at Schofield Barracks, HI under the command of COL Christopher Cardoni. The mission of HHB is to provide a focal point for ensuring that the 25th Infantry Division field artillery battalions receive uniformed training and readiness direction in artillery core competencies. 3-7 FA BN and 2-11 FA BN are currently attached to 25th DIVARTY.

In 2016, Col. Christopher J. Cardoni relinquished command to Col. Matthew N. Stader.

Colonel Katz is the current commander of 25th ID DIVARTY in 2022

Lineage & honors

Lineage

Campaign participation credit

Decorations

See also

25th DIVARTY Facebook Page. https://www.facebook.com/25thDIVARTY/

"25th DIVARTY Reborn After Almost a Decade" By U.S. Army. October 1, 2014. https://www.army.mil/article/135076/25th_DIVARTY_reborn_after_almost_a_decade

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References

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