2nd Battalion, 8th Field Artillery Regiment
The 2nd Battalion, 8th Field Artillery Regiment is the field artillery battalion organic to the 1st Infantry Brigade Combat Team, 11th Airborne Division. Originally organized in 1916, the battalion has seen combat service in World War I, World War II, Korea, and the Global War On Terror. Most recently deploying to Iraq in support of Operation Inherent Resolve. The Automatic Battalion has earned, 14 campaign streamers and at least 8 unit awards. The battalion is currently at Fort Wainwright, Alaska.
| 2nd Battalion, 8th Field Artillery Regiment | |
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8th FA distinctive unit insignia | |
| Active | 1916-1957; 1957-1971; 1975–present |
| Country | United States |
| Branch | United States Army |
| Type | Field artillery |
| Role | Infantry BCT Artillery Battalion |
| Size | Battalion |
| Part of | 1st Infantry BCT, 11th Airborne Division |
| Garrison/HQ | Fort Wainwright, Alaska |
| Motto(s) | "Automatic!" |
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| Commanders | |
| Current commander | LTC Chad W Fitzgerald |
| Command Sergeant Major | CSM Travis L. Autry |
| Notable commanders | Raymond Odierno Bradley Becker |
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