117th Engineer Brigade
| 117th Engineer Brigade | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Active | 2019-present |
| Country | United States |
| Allegiance | South Carolina |
| Branch | Army National Guard |
| Type | Engineer |
| Size | Brigade |
| Garrison/HQ | Newberry Readiness Center, Newberry, SC |
| Commanders | |
| Current commander | Col. William Matheny |
| Command Sergeant Major | Michael 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
- 122nd Engineer Battalion[4]
- 178th Engineer Battalion
- 710th Explosive Hazardous Coordination Cell
References
- ^ "117th Engineer Brigade". Facebook. Retrieved July 8, 2025.
- ^ "South Carolina National Guard delivers meals, books to children". Army National Guard. May 14, 2020. Retrieved August 17, 2025.
- ^ "117th Engineer Brigade stationed in Newberry". The Newberry Observer. November 24, 2019. Retrieved July 8, 2025.
- ^ "South Carolina National Guard Units: 117th Engineer Brigade". South Carolina National Guard. Retrieved July 8, 2025.