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225th Engineer Brigade (United States)
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The 225th Engineer Brigade is a combat heavy engineer brigade of the Louisiana Army National Guard
. It is one of the largest engineer formations in the United States Army National Guard. The 225th Engineer Brigade is headquartered at Camp Beauregard
near Pineville, Louisiana
in Rapides Parish. The brigade conducts missions of mobility, counter-mobility, survivability, and civil engineering support. The brigade possesses a mixture of civil and combat engineer units to accomplish these missions.
. During this mission four construction projects consisting of two-classrooms where built at four different schools within the nation of Belize
in Central America. These projects where at Carmelita, Belize
; Crookedtree, Belize; Hattieville
; and Trial Farm, Belize
. In addition to these construction mission medical, dental, and veterinary services were provide for several thousand Belizians at Orange Walk, Belize; Burrel Boom, Belize; and Ladyville, Belize.
In Operation New Horizons 2000, the brigade constructed buildings on Price Barracks, a military installation outside of Ladyville shared by the British Army
and the Belizian Defense Force.
In Operation New Horizons 1997 the brigade constructed a school at Guadalupe.
In 1990 the 769th Engineer Battalion participated in the "Fuertes Caminos", a low intensity conflict from 6 January to 7 July 1990. During Operation Beyond the Horizons 2008
, the 225th Engineer Brigade will provide construction support to humanitarian assistance missions in Honduras
.
The 769th Engineer Battalion participated in "Operation Minueman" in 1990 by constructing a 12 km road in rural Panama
. This battalion also repaired schools, churches, and medical facilities during this operation.
In Afghanistan and Iraq, during the "Global War on Terror" since 2001, the brigade
has deployed battalion
and company sized elements to Afghanistan
and Iraq
. In Afghanistan elements of the 769th Engineer Battalion served as part of Task Force Dragon and Task Force Panther under the 505th Infantry Regiment around Bagram Air Base
.
The brigade deployed in support to the New Orleans area after Hurricane Katrina
. Hundreds of soldiers from the 225th Engineer Brigade have served on Joint Task Force Gator
which has provided law enforcement support to New Orleans from summer 2006 to February 28, 2009.
As of 14 July 2008 HSC and FSC of the 769th Engineer Battalion (combat) returned after a year in Iraq. The units mobilized and demobilized from Fort McCoy, Wisconsin
.
Feb. 2008 – Mar. 2009, the 927th Sapper Company of the 769th Engineer Battalion (combat) deployed to serve a year in Afghanistan.
29 Aug. 2008, the 225th Engineer Brigade mobilized in preparation for Hurricane Gustav
. The brigade conducted operations alongside units from several states such as: 203rd Engineer Battalion Missouri
, 216th Engineer Battalion Ohio
, 224th Engineer Battalion Iowa
, and also units of infantry and military police from Kentucky
, Tennessee
, and Nebraska
. The 769th Engineer Battalion operated in the following parishes: East Baton Rouge Parish, Ascension
, Assumption
, and Iberville
. The brigade continued operations through September 2008.
225th Engineer Brigade (CASTLE)
Headquartered at Camp Beauregard
, LA
205th Engineer Battalion
Headquartered in Bogalusa, LA in Washington Parish
527th Engineer Battalion (Triple Alpha) ("Anything, Anytime, Anywhere")
528th Engineer Battalion (To The Very End)
769th Engineer Battalion (Tigators)
Headquartered in Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Louisiana Army National Guard
The Louisiana Army National Guard is a component of the United States Army and the United States National Guard. The Constitution of the United States specifically charges the National Guard with dual federal and state missions. In fact, the National Guard is the only United States military force...
. It is one of the largest engineer formations in the United States Army National Guard. The 225th Engineer Brigade is headquartered at Camp Beauregard
Camp Beauregard
For the American Civil War site, see Camp Beauregard Memorial in Water Valley.Camp Beauregard is a U.S. Army installation located northeast of Pineville, Louisiana, primarily in Rapides Parish, but also extending northward into Grant Parish. It is currently operated by the Louisiana National Guard...
near Pineville, Louisiana
Pineville, Louisiana
Pineville is a city in Rapides Parish, Louisiana, United States. It is adjacent to the city of Alexandria, and is part of that city's Metropolitan Statistical Area. The population was 13,829 at the 2000 census....
in Rapides Parish. The brigade conducts missions of mobility, counter-mobility, survivability, and civil engineering support. The brigade possesses a mixture of civil and combat engineer units to accomplish these missions.
History
During 2007 the 225th Engineer Brigade served as the headquarter and construction element for Operations New Horizons 2007Operation New Horizons
Operation New Horizons is a series of recurring U.S.-led operations in Central and South America and the Caribbean Islands. It has had several names over the years, including New Horizons and Beyond the Horizons . U.S. Southern Command sponsors these operations and uses active duty, reserve and...
. During this mission four construction projects consisting of two-classrooms where built at four different schools within the nation of Belize
Belize
Belize is a constitutional monarchy and the northernmost country in Central America. Belize has a diverse society, comprising many cultures and languages. Even though Kriol and Spanish are spoken among the population, Belize is the only country in Central America where English is the official...
in Central America. These projects where at Carmelita, Belize
Carmelita, Belize
Carmelita is a village in the Orange Walk District of the nation of Belize. According to the 2000 census, it had a population of 1,269 people....
; Crookedtree, Belize; Hattieville
Hattieville
Hattieville, sometimes also known as Hattieville Village, is a town in the Belize District of the nation of Belize. It is located at 17N 88W, at an elevation of 196 feet above mean sea level, and has a population of about 1,300 people...
; and Trial Farm, Belize
Trial Farm, Belize
Trial Farm is a village near Orange Walk Town in the Orange Walk District of the nation of Belize. According to the 2000 census, it had a population of 3,443 people. It is located at 29 metres above sea level....
. In addition to these construction mission medical, dental, and veterinary services were provide for several thousand Belizians at Orange Walk, Belize; Burrel Boom, Belize; and Ladyville, Belize.
In Operation New Horizons 2000, the brigade constructed buildings on Price Barracks, a military installation outside of Ladyville shared by the British Army
British Army
The British Army is the land warfare branch of Her Majesty's Armed Forces in the United Kingdom. It came into being with the unification of the Kingdom of England and Scotland into the Kingdom of Great Britain in 1707. The new British Army incorporated Regiments that had already existed in England...
and the Belizian Defense Force.
In Operation New Horizons 1997 the brigade constructed a school at Guadalupe.
In 1990 the 769th Engineer Battalion participated in the "Fuertes Caminos", a low intensity conflict from 6 January to 7 July 1990. During Operation Beyond the Horizons 2008
Operation New Horizons
Operation New Horizons is a series of recurring U.S.-led operations in Central and South America and the Caribbean Islands. It has had several names over the years, including New Horizons and Beyond the Horizons . U.S. Southern Command sponsors these operations and uses active duty, reserve and...
, the 225th Engineer Brigade will provide construction support to humanitarian assistance missions in Honduras
Honduras
Honduras is a republic in Central America. It was previously known as Spanish Honduras to differentiate it from British Honduras, which became the modern-day state of Belize...
.
The 769th Engineer Battalion participated in "Operation Minueman" in 1990 by constructing a 12 km road in rural Panama
Panama
Panama , officially the Republic of Panama , is the southernmost country of Central America. Situated on the isthmus connecting North and South America, it is bordered by Costa Rica to the northwest, Colombia to the southeast, the Caribbean Sea to the north and the Pacific Ocean to the south. The...
. This battalion also repaired schools, churches, and medical facilities during this operation.
In Afghanistan and Iraq, during the "Global War on Terror" since 2001, the brigade
Brigade
A brigade is a major tactical military formation that is typically composed of two to five battalions, plus supporting elements depending on the era and nationality of a given army and could be perceived as an enlarged/reinforced regiment...
has deployed battalion
Battalion
A battalion is a military unit of around 300–1,200 soldiers usually consisting of between two and seven companies and typically commanded by either a Lieutenant Colonel or a Colonel...
and company sized elements to Afghanistan
Afghanistan
Afghanistan , officially the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan, is a landlocked country located in the centre of Asia, forming South Asia, Central Asia and the Middle East. With a population of about 29 million, it has an area of , making it the 42nd most populous and 41st largest nation in the world...
and Iraq
Iraq
Iraq ; officially the Republic of Iraq is a country in Western Asia spanning most of the northwestern end of the Zagros mountain range, the eastern part of the Syrian Desert and the northern part of the Arabian Desert....
. In Afghanistan elements of the 769th Engineer Battalion served as part of Task Force Dragon and Task Force Panther under the 505th Infantry Regiment around Bagram Air Base
Bagram Air Base
Bagram Airfield, also referred to as Bagram Air Base, is a militarized airport and housing complex that is located next to the ancient city of Bagram, southeast of Charikar in Parwan province of Afghanistan. The base is run by a US Army division headed by a major general. A large part of the base,...
.
The brigade deployed in support to the New Orleans area after Hurricane Katrina
Hurricane Katrina
Hurricane Katrina of the 2005 Atlantic hurricane season was a powerful Atlantic hurricane. It is the costliest natural disaster, as well as one of the five deadliest hurricanes, in the history of the United States. Among recorded Atlantic hurricanes, it was the sixth strongest overall...
. Hundreds of soldiers from the 225th Engineer Brigade have served on Joint Task Force Gator
Joint Task Force Gator
Joint Task Force Gator was a Joint Task Force of the Louisiana National Guard mobilized to provide command and control for state military assets deployed in support of New Orleans Law Enforcement for rescue efforts after Hurricane Katrina...
which has provided law enforcement support to New Orleans from summer 2006 to February 28, 2009.
As of 14 July 2008 HSC and FSC of the 769th Engineer Battalion (combat) returned after a year in Iraq. The units mobilized and demobilized from Fort McCoy, Wisconsin
Fort McCoy, Wisconsin
Fort McCoy is an active United States Army installation. It is located on 60,000 acres between Sparta and Tomah, Wisconsin, in Monroe County...
.
Feb. 2008 – Mar. 2009, the 927th Sapper Company of the 769th Engineer Battalion (combat) deployed to serve a year in Afghanistan.
29 Aug. 2008, the 225th Engineer Brigade mobilized in preparation for Hurricane Gustav
Hurricane Gustav
The name Gustav has been used for five tropical cyclones in the Atlantic Ocean:* 1984's Tropical Storm Gustav - Spent most of its existence as a tropical depression hovering over Bermuda, no major damage was reported....
. The brigade conducted operations alongside units from several states such as: 203rd Engineer Battalion Missouri
Missouri
Missouri is a US state located in the Midwestern United States, bordered by Iowa, Illinois, Kentucky, Tennessee, Arkansas, Oklahoma, Kansas and Nebraska. With a 2010 population of 5,988,927, Missouri is the 18th most populous state in the nation and the fifth most populous in the Midwest. It...
, 216th Engineer Battalion Ohio
Ohio
Ohio is a Midwestern state in the United States. The 34th largest state by area in the U.S.,it is the 7th‑most populous with over 11.5 million residents, containing several major American cities and seven metropolitan areas with populations of 500,000 or more.The state's capital is Columbus...
, 224th Engineer Battalion Iowa
Iowa
Iowa is a state located in the Midwestern United States, an area often referred to as the "American Heartland". It derives its name from the Ioway people, one of the many American Indian tribes that occupied the state at the time of European exploration. Iowa was a part of the French colony of New...
, and also units of infantry and military police from Kentucky
Kentucky
The Commonwealth of Kentucky is a state located in the East Central United States of America. As classified by the United States Census Bureau, Kentucky is a Southern state, more specifically in the East South Central region. Kentucky is one of four U.S. states constituted as a commonwealth...
, Tennessee
Tennessee
Tennessee is a U.S. state located in the Southeastern United States. It has a population of 6,346,105, making it the nation's 17th-largest state by population, and covers , making it the 36th-largest by total land area...
, and Nebraska
Nebraska
Nebraska is a state on the Great Plains of the Midwestern United States. The state's capital is Lincoln and its largest city is Omaha, on the Missouri River....
. The 769th Engineer Battalion operated in the following parishes: East Baton Rouge Parish, Ascension
Ascension Parish, Louisiana
Ascension Parish is a parish located in the U.S. state of Louisiana. It is the fastest growing parish in the state. Its population is 107,215 which is 39.9% greater than the 2000 census...
, Assumption
Assumption Parish, Louisiana
Assumption Parish is a parish located in the U.S. state of Louisiana, and was formed in 1807 as an original parish of the Louisiana Territory. Its parish seat is Napoleonville. In 2000, its population was 23,388. Assumption is one of the 22 Acadiana parishes. Its major product is sugarcane...
, and Iberville
Iberville Parish, Louisiana
Iberville Parish is a parish located south of Baton Rouge in the U.S. state of Louisiana. Its seat is Plaquemine. The 2010 population of the parish was 33,387....
. The brigade continued operations through September 2008.
Organization
The 225th Engineer Brigade consists of a Headquarters and Headquarters Company and four Combat Heavy Engineer Battalions.225th Engineer Brigade (CASTLE)
Headquartered at Camp Beauregard
Camp Beauregard
For the American Civil War site, see Camp Beauregard Memorial in Water Valley.Camp Beauregard is a U.S. Army installation located northeast of Pineville, Louisiana, primarily in Rapides Parish, but also extending northward into Grant Parish. It is currently operated by the Louisiana National Guard...
, LA
- Headquarters Service Company
205th Engineer Battalion
Headquartered in Bogalusa, LA in Washington Parish
- Headquarters Support Company
- 1021st Engineer Company
- 843rd Engineer Company
- 2225th Multi-Role Bridge Company
- Forward Support Company
527th Engineer Battalion (Triple Alpha) ("Anything, Anytime, Anywhere")
- Headquartered in Ruston, LA in Lincoln Parish
- Headquarters Service Company at Ruston, LA
- 844th Engineer Company (Horizontal)at Camp BeauregardCamp BeauregardFor the American Civil War site, see Camp Beauregard Memorial in Water Valley.Camp Beauregard is a U.S. Army installation located northeast of Pineville, Louisiana, primarily in Rapides Parish, but also extending northward into Grant Parish. It is currently operated by the Louisiana National Guard...
- 1020th Engineer Company (Vertical) at Marksville, LA in Avoyelles Parish
- 1022nd Engineer Company (Vertical) at West Monroe, LA in Ouachita Parish
- Forward Support Company at Ruston, LA
528th Engineer Battalion (To The Very End)
- Headquartered in Monroe, LA in Ouachita Parish
- Headquarters Service Company at Monroe, LA
- Forward Support Company at Monroe, LA
- 830th Engineer Team (Concrete) at Monroe, LA
- 832nd Engineer Team (Asphalt) at Monroe, LA
- 921st Engineer Company (Horizontal) at Winnsboro, LA in Franklin Parish
- 1023rd Engineer Company (Vertical) at Bastrop, LA in Morehouse Parish
769th Engineer Battalion (Tigators)
Headquartered in Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Baton Rouge is the capital of the U.S. state of Louisiana. It is located in East Baton Rouge Parish and is the second-largest city in the state.Baton Rouge is a major industrial, petrochemical, medical, and research center of the American South...
- Headquarters Service Company at Baton Rouge, Louisiana in East Baton Rouge Parish
- 922nd Engineer Company (Horizontal) at Gonzales, LouisianaGonzales, LouisianaGonzales is a city in Ascension Parish, Louisiana, United States. The population was 8,156 at the 2000 census. It has been called the "jambalaya capital of the world" and is famous for its annual Jambalaya Festival. Gonzales is part of the Baton Rouge Metropolitan Statistical Area.State...
in Ascension Parish - 926th MAC (Mobility Augmentation Company) at Baker, LouisianaBaker, LouisianaBaker is a city in East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana, United States, and a part of the Baton Rouge Metropolitan Statistical Area. The population was 13,793 at the 2000 census.-Geography:Baker is located at...
in East Baton Rouge Parish - 927th Sapper Company at Baton Rouge, Louisiana in East Baton Rouge Parish
- 928th Sapper Company at Napoleonville in Assumption Parish
- Forward Support Company at Baton Rouge, Louisiana in East Baton Rouge Parish
External links
- Louisiana National Guard official homepage
- 256th Infantry Brigade
- Louisiana Army National GuardLouisiana Army National GuardThe Louisiana Army National Guard is a component of the United States Army and the United States National Guard. The Constitution of the United States specifically charges the National Guard with dual federal and state missions. In fact, the National Guard is the only United States military force...
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