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Posted by Jen1180 Thu Jul 31, 2008 09:20:55 MDT
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In Pocatello, Two Idaho Army National Guard Units to receive Army Meritorious Unit Citation Saturday, Aug. 2
Two Idaho Army National Guard units based in eastern Idaho will be honored with one of the U.S. Army’s highest commendations this Saturday, Aug. 2 at 11:00 a.m. in Pocatello.
The two units, the First Battalion, 148th Field Artillery (1-148 Field Artillery) with headquarters in Pocatello and the 938th Engineer Detachment from Driggs will each receive the U.S. Army Meritorious Unit Commendation in a ceremony at the Pocatello Soccer Fields, east of the Bannock County Fairgrounds.
The 1-148th Field Artillery distinguished itself as part of the Idaho Army National Guard’s 116th Cavalry Brigade Combat Team deployment to Iraq in 2004-2005, the largest deployment in the history of the Idaho Army National Guard.  In part, the citation cites the 1-148th’s training and mentorship to over 11,500 Iraqi Security Forces during security operations as part of Iraq’s rebuilding efforts.  The battalion also provided a safe and secure environment for over 28 polling sites in the Sulaymaniyah and Kirkuk provinces of Iraq during the historic national elections of January 2005.
The 938th Engineer Battalion took part in Operation Iraqi Freedom from February 2003 to March 2004.  The unit, which specializes in aircraft and structural firefighting, provided critical firefighting prevention and protection for combat aircraft of the 101st Airborne Division in northern Iraq during its deployment.  Unit members also provided firefighting training to Iraqis as part of the efforts to restore critical infrastructure in that nation.
Media Advisory:  Media outlets and the public are invited to the ceremony.
Who: First Battalion, 148th Field Artillery (1-148th Field Artillery) with headquarters in Pocatello and the 938th Engineer Detachment from Driggs, Idaho Army National Guard.
What / Why: Presentation of the U.S. Army’s Meritorious Unit Commendation.  The award is “for exceptionally meritorious conduct in performance of outstanding services for at least six continuous months during the period of military operations against an armed enemy.”   The ceremony will include military vehicle static displays, a flyover of military aircraft, recruiting personnel and a climbing wall.
Where:  Pocatello Soccer Fields, east of the Bannock County Fairgrounds.
When:  Saturday, Aug. 2 at 11:00 a.m.
 
Additional information:  The 1-148th Field Artillery Battalion, part of the 116th Cavalry Heavy Brigade Combat Team, has its battalion HQ in Pocatello.  Following is a list of subordinate units to the 1-148th Field Artillery Battalion HQ, along with the eastern / southeastern Idahocities and towns in which they’re located:
Pocatello - Headquarters, Headquarters Battery 1-148th Field Artillery
Blackfoot - Alpha Battery, 1-148th Field Artillery
Preston - Alpha Battery, 1-148th Field Artillery
Rexburg - Bravo Battery, 1-148th Field Artillery
St. Anthony -Bravo Battery, 1-148th Field Artillery
Idaho Falls – Golf Company, 1-148th Field Artillery
Rigby – Golf Company, 1-148th Field Artillery

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