Before (and after) there was a 3/73, there was the 4/68th. Celebrate the heritage of light Airborne Armor with this collection that features the original drivers of the venerable M551 Sheridan AR/AAV (Armored Reconnaissance/Airborne Assault Vehicle).
The 68th Armor Regiment, an armored unit of the United States Army, was first constituted on July 9, 1918, as the 68th Infantry Regiment and assigned to the 9th Division. Organized at Camp Sheridan, Alabama, from personnel of the 46th Infantry, the regiment was demobilized on February 15, 1919, without having seen overseas service during World War I. On October 1, 1933, it was reconstituted as the 68th Infantry Regiment (Light Tanks), absorbing the lineages of several tank companies. The regiment underwent multiple reorganizations and redesignations, eventually becoming the 68th Armor Regiment.
Among its storied units, the 4th Battalion, 68th Armor Regiment, has had a significant role in the regiment's history. It served as part of various mechanized and armored formations during its active years. The 4th Battalion was particularly notable for its contributions during operations in Iraq, demonstrating versatility in modern armored combat. Despite the eventual deactivation of the 4th Battalion, its legacy remains a key part of the regiment’s history. Currently, the 1st Battalion, 68th Armor Regiment, continues the regiment’s legacy of excellence in armored warfare, serving under the 3rd Armored Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, stationed at Fort Carson, Colorado.