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192nd Engineer Battalion
FoundedMay 1775
AllegianceConnecticut
BranchUnited States Army
TypeEngineers
Part of143rd 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

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The unit is within the Waterbury-based 143rd Regional Support Group. Its own headquarters is in Stratford, Connecticut.[1]

History

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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

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  1. ^ Bowles, Adam (2 October 2008). "No 'At Ease' for Connecticut National Guard". The New York Times. Retrieved 18 August 2019.
  2. ^ "Engineer Battalion Mobilized in Support of Operation Iraqi Freedom". National Guard. Hartford. Connecticut National Guard. 23 August 2006. Retrieved 18 August 2019.
  3. ^ 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