17th Artillery Group (U.S. Army) Black Coffee Mug

The 17th Artillery Group is a military unit within the United States Army. It falls under the branch of artillery, which primarily concerns itself with firing long-range projectiles to support ground forces and defend against enemy attacks. This group was activated on July 1, 1954, and has since been stationed at various locations across the United States, including Fort Sill, Oklahoma; Fort Bliss, Texas; and White Sands Missile Range, New Mexico. The unit's mission is to provide integrated air and missile defense capabilities, ensuring the defense of friendly forces and territories against aerial threats using advanced weapon systems. The 17th Artillery Group also plays a significant role in training other army units and supporting joint and combined operations.