987th Field Artillery Battalion (U.S. Army) Accent Coffee Mug

The 987th Field Artillery Battalion is a military unit within the United States Army. This battalion falls under the field artillery branch, responsible for providing indirect fire and fire support to other forces. The 987th was activated in 1942 during World War II, seeing active service primarily on the European Theater. After the war, it remained an active unit and has been deployed in various conflicts since, including Korea, Vietnam, and recent operations in Iraq and Afghanistan. Its mission involves the employment of advanced artillery systems to deliver precision fires in support of ground forces. The battalion's history is marked by bravery and service to the United States, earning numerous awards and decorations over its decades of operation.