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1-121st Field Artillery | |
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Active | 11 May 1885— |
Country | United States of America |
Allegiance | State of Wisconsin |
Branch | National Guard |
Type | Artillery |
Role | Combat Support |
Nickname(s) | "Iron Brigade" |
Engagements | World War I, World War II, Operation Iraqi Freedom, War in Afghanistan |
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The 1st Battalion, 121st Field Artillery is currently part of the 157th Maneuver Enhancement Brigade that is based out of Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Attached to the 1-121st is Battery A located in Hartford, Wisconsin; Battery B located in Plymouth, Wisconsin; 108th Forward Support Company located in Sussex, Wisconsin.
The 1-121st FA originally operated M109 howitzer before switching to the M270 Multiple Launch Rocket System (MLRS) in 2003. As of 2010 the 1-121st FA operates the M142 High Mobility Artillery Rocket System (HIMARS).[1]