121st Field Artillery Regiment (United States)
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.
| 1-121st Field Artillery | |
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157th Maneuver Enhancement Brigade shoulder sleeve insignia | |
| 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 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).
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