117th Engineer Brigade

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117th Engineer Brigade
US Army 117 Engineer Brigade SSI.png
Active2019-present
CountryUnited States
AllegianceSouth Carolina
BranchArmy National Guard
TypeEngineer
SizeBrigade
Garrison/HQNewberry Readiness Center, Newberry, SC
Commanders
Current
commander
Col. William Matheny
Command Sergeant MajorMichael L. Cook
Notable
commanders
Col. James Fowler (First Commanding Officer)
CSM Peter Heggie (First Command Sergeant Major)

The 117th Engineer Brigade is a unit of the South Carolina National Guard since November 2019. [1] The Brigade's mission is to provide central command of all engineering assets in the SCARNG. One of the first missions the brigade had after activation was supporting the COVID-19 crisis. [2] The Engineering battalions have provided debris clearing in state disasters as well as firefighting and civil construction support. [3]

Subordinate Units

References

  1. "117th Engineer Brigade". Facebook. Retrieved July 8, 2025.
  2. "South Carolina National Guard delivers meals, books to children". Army National Guard. May 14, 2020. Retrieved August 17, 2025.
  3. "117th Engineer Brigade stationed in Newberry". The Newberry Observer. November 24, 2019. Retrieved July 8, 2025.
  4. "South Carolina National Guard Units: 117th Engineer Brigade". South Carolina National Guard. Retrieved July 8, 2025.