| 3–69 Armor Battalion | |
|---|---|
 Distinctive Unit Insignia | |
| Active | 15 July 1940 – Present |
| Country | United States |
| Branch | Regular Army |
| Type | Combined Arms Battalion |
| Role | Task Force |
| Garrison/HQ | Fort Stewart, GA |
| Nickname(s) | Speed and Power |
| Motto(s) | VITESSE ET PUISSANCE (Speed and Power) |
| Colors | Green, White and Black |
| Engagements | World War II Kosovo Operation Iraqi Freedom (I,III,V, VII) Operation New Dawn Operation Enduring Freedom |
| Commanders | |
| Current commander | LTC James Braudis |
The 3rd Battalion, 69th Armor Regiment (3–69 AR) is a United States Army combined arms battalion and part of the 3rd Infantry Division based at Fort Stewart, Georgia. 3–69 AR was the first conventional US unit to enter Iraq in 2003, and among the first units to serve four tours in Iraq. Throughout Operation Iraqi Freedom 3–69 AR was featured several times on CNN, ABC News, and the PBS documentary Back to the Front[1] detailing the deployment of Sgt Michael Murphy. The unit was first made famous for taking the Baghdad International Airport in 2003.