41st Field Artillery Brigade (United States)

41st Field Artillery Brigade
41st Field Artillery Brigade Shoulder Sleeve Insignia
Active
  • 1918
  • 1921–1931
  • 1942-1944
  • 1952-1969
  • 1972–2005
  • 2007–2015
  • 2018–present
Country United States
Branch Army
TypeArtillery
RoleFire support
SizeBrigade
Part of V Corps
Garrison/HQGrafenwoehr Training Area, U.S. Army Garrison Bavaria, Germany (2018–present)
Nickname(s)"Rail Gunners" (special designation)[1]
Motto(s)Ready Now
EquipmentM270A1 MLRS, HIMARS
EngagementsWorld War II
Vietnam War
Operations Desert Shield & Desert Storm
Kosovo
Operation Iraqi Freedom
Insignia
Distinctive Unit Insignia

The 41st Field Artillery Brigade ("Rail Gunners)"[1] is a Field Artillery Brigade of the United States Army. Initially only operating from October to December of 1918, it has since operated as a Brigade level staff from 1921 to 1931, 1942–1944, 1952–1969, 1972–2005, 2007–2015, and 2018 to present. It has been stationed in Virginia, Hawaii, Oklahoma, Texas, and Germany. It has served in World War II, Vietnam, Operations Desert Shield & Desert Storm, Kosovo, and Operation Iraqi Freedom.

  1. ^ a b "Special Unit Designations". United States Army Center of Military History. 21 April 2010. Retrieved 24 June 2010.