User:MJL/192nd Engineer Battalion
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| 192nd Engineer Battalion | |
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| Founded | May 1775 |
| Allegiance | Connecticut |
| Branch | United States Army |
| Type | Engineers |
| Part of | 143rd Regional Support Group |
The 192nd Engineer Battalion is a combat engineer brigade of the United States Army and assigned to the Connecticut Army National Guard. It is headquartered in Stratford, Connecticut.
Structure
[edit]The unit is within the Waterbury-based 143rd Regional Support Group. Its own headquarters is in Stratford, Connecticut.[1]
History
[edit]Shortly after its formation, the unit was recognized federally on May 1775.[2]
In 2018, the brigade was deployed to Afghanistan in support of Operation Freedom Sentinel.[3]
References
[edit]- ^ Bowles, Adam (2 October 2008). "No 'At Ease' for Connecticut National Guard". The New York Times. Retrieved 18 August 2019.
- ^ "Engineer Battalion Mobilized in Support of Operation Iraqi Freedom". National Guard. Hartford. Connecticut National Guard. 23 August 2006. Retrieved 18 August 2019.
- ^ Shay, Jim (18 September 2018). "Stratford-based Guard unit heading to Afghanistan". Connecticut Post. Retrieved 18 August 2019.
Category:Military in Connecticut Category:Connecticut National Guard Category:Engineer battalions of the United States Army Category:Stratford, Connecticut