A40DeepStrike.com is dedicated to the Soldiers and families of 'A' Battery 40th Field Artillery, MLRS - Francois Kaserne - Hanau, Germany 1987 to 1992.

These Soldiers, with whom I had the honor of serving, forged discipline, technology and an 'All for One' esprit de corps, unleashing a devastating volume of accurate, deadly 'Steel Rain' firepower upon Iraqi Republican Guard forces. Soldiers from A/40th FA, MLRS, fired the very first combat rounds from the 3rd Armored Division since the end of World War II. In doing so, A/40th Soldiers helped Coalition Forces secure a tremendous victory during the Persian Gulf War in 1991.

In 1997, the Secretary of the Army awarded 'A' Battery 40th Field Artillery a Meritorious Unit Commendation for service in combat action. For many, 'A' 40th Field Artillery was only another stopping point along the treacherous road of a lifetime of military service. For others, like me, assignment to 'A' 40th Field Artillery defined our military career.

For me, this project has been just as much a long, sought after personal desire, as a labor of love, gratitude and appreciation for those Brothers, Enlisted, NCO and Officer alike, whom I hold in such high regard and have such fond memories of our short time together.

A/40th Field Artillery and her Soldiers, never once failed to fulfill or complete a mission. Every 'order' was carried out dutifully and honorably to the best of our collective abilities, ever mindful of the grateful nation whom we served and protected.Whether we were close friends, unacquainted or just assigned to the same unit, we all share a common bond: A life changing bond that emerges through trials, stresses, uncertainty and fear that accompany soldiers, during a time of war. Even then, we all knew that somehow, A/40th FA was 'above' the rest.

Twenty years ago, our lives all crossed at the same point, for a vaporous moment in time. Now, through this place of brotherhood and remembrance, may our lives converge, once again... Deep Strike!

Gulf War Summary: History of A/40th FA, MLRS during Operation(s) Desert Shield, Desert Storm and Cease Fire as written by: CPT Leonard G. Tokar, Commander, 'A' Battery 40th Field Artillery, MLRS - 3rd Armored Division.

The 40th Field Artillery MLRS website is devoted to preserving the heritage and combat records of both the 40th Field Artillery and the MLRS weapon system by providing an entertaining site for 40th Field Artillery veterans, old and new, to meet and share memories through video, pictures, stories and multimedia.

The Multiple Launch Rocket System (MLRS) was first conceptualized in the mid 1970’s when military procurement identified a need to deliver artillery munitions and warheads beyond the range of cannon artillery capabilities. Though many defense industry companies were involved with the initial design of the MLRS, Lockheed Martin Missile & Defense and the Vought Corporation were, and remain, the primary contract suppliers.

MLRS is a free-flight rocket artillery system designed to supplement the Army’s traditional, cannon artillery weapons, while greatly improving the conventional, indirect fire capability of the US Army. MLRS capabilities allow Army commanders to affect the delivery of large volumes of firepower in a short period of time against critical, time-sensitive targets. Primary targets for the MLRS include the suppression of enemy air defenses, counter-battery fires, destruction of light to medium armored targets and logistical and personnel concentrations.

The 40th Field Artillery Association's new store, "Flip Of A Coin," is open! This new store willl fund the 40th Field Artillery Association's - Disaster Relief Fund. Proceeds are kept on deposit for emergencies affecting 40th Field Artillery veterans. Do you have a few old coins you would like to donate? Send us a message!

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