Welcome to LZHurricane
LZ Hurricane is dedicated to the preservation of the history of the 82nd Field Artillery
Regiment. Its purposes are to identify and honor all previous and current veterans
who have served or are serving in the regiment, to promote the continued comradery
of those who have served, and to collect and preserve the history of the Regiment.
The name LZ Hurricane is taken from the LZ that was the home of the 1st Battalion’s
Headquarters from 1968 through 1971 near Chu Lai Combat Base, Vietnam, and reflects
the fact that this web site was first established for the 1st Battalion only.
This current web site encompasses the entire 82nd Regiment. In addition, it covers
its original designation as the 24th Cavalry Regiment and the 82nd, 61st, and 62nd
FA Battalions as the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd Battalions of the 82nd were designated in
WWII and during the Korean Conflict.
"Can and Will"
Americal Division Plans monument to Honor Artillery Units
- Posted on
8/22/2016 8:47:00 PM
The Americal Division Legacy Foundation is now constructing a monument to honor the artillery units that served in that Division during WWII and Vietnam at Fort Sill. Both the 1st and 3rd Battalions of the 82nd served in the Americal (23rd ID) during Vietnam. All former members of the Division's units are invited to attend the dedication ceremony. No date has been set yet but it is expected to be set in the next month or two. Check back here or the Legacy's web page for updates.
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Battalion that Fired Last Round in Vietnam, 3/82nd deactivated and re-flagged as 3/16th.
- Posted on
5/6/2015 7:29:00 PM
Sad day for the 82nd FA. The 3rd Btn was re-flagged as 3/16th. Why?
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