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{{Infobox military unit
{{Infobox military unit
| unit_name = 1st Infantry Brigade
| unit_name = 1st Brigade
| image = File:ArmyNationalGaurdSC.jpg
| image = File:ArmyNationalGaurdSC.jpg
| image_size = 300px
| image_size = 300px
| caption = Infantry from the, 3rd battalion, 2nd Regiment, 1st Infantry Brigade deploying during a training exercise in [[Administrative regions of the Shenandoahan Commonwealth|Monongalia]], Shenandoah
| caption = Infantry from the, 3rd battalion, 2nd Regiment, 1st Brigade deploying during a training exercise in [[Administrative regions of the Shenandoahan Commonwealth|Monongalia]], Shenandoah
| dates = 1924–present
| dates = 1924–present
| country =  
| country =  
| allegiance = {{flagu|Shenandoah}}
| allegiance = {{flagu|Shenandoah}}
| branch = [[Shenandoahan Army National Guard]]
| branch = [[Shenandoahan Army National Guard]]
| type = {{Wpl|Motorized infantry}}
| type = {{Wpl|Mechanized infantry}}
| role = {{Wpl|Mountain warfare}}  
| role = {{Wpl|Mountain warfare}}  
| size = 7,200+
| size = 7,200+
| command_structure = Combat Forces Command
| command_structure = Combat Forces Command
| garrison = Fort Winfield, [[Administrative regions of the Shenandoahan Commonwealth|Cumberland]]
| garrison = Fort Bell, Durand [[Administrative regions of the Shenandoahan Commonwealth|Cumberland]]
| nickname = Mountaineers  
| nickname = Mountaineers  
| motto = "Mountaineers Are Free"  
| motto = "Keeping Mountaineers Free"  
| colors = Blue/Red/Gold
| colors = Blue/Red/Gold
| march =  
| march =  
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| identification_symbol_label =  
| identification_symbol_label =  
| identification_symbol_2 = [[File:WVinsignia.ashx.jpg|100px|center]]
| identification_symbol_2 = [[File:WVinsignia.ashx.jpg|100px|center]]
| identification_symbol_2_label = {{Wpl|Formation patch|Shoulder sleeve patch}} of the 1st Infantry Brigade
| identification_symbol_2_label = {{Wpl|Formation patch|Shoulder sleeve patch}} of the 1st Brigade
}}
}}


The '''1st Infantry Brigade''' (nicknamed "Mountaineers") is a {{wpl|Motorized infantry}} brigade of the [[Shenandoahan Army National Guard]]. Though the brigade has formations located at various facilities throughout southern and southeastern [[Shenandoah]], it is headquartered at Fort Winfield, [[Administrative regions of the Shenandoahan Commonwealth|Cumberland]], near the city of [[Canaan]].  
The '''1st Brigade''' (nicknamed "Mountaineers") is a {{wpl|mechanized infantry}} brigade of the [[Shenandoahan Army National Guard]]. Though the brigade has formations located at various facilities throughout southern and southeastern [[Shenandoah]], it is headquartered at Fort Bell, in Durand, [[Administrative regions of the Shenandoahan Commonwealth|Cumberland]], near the city of [[Wheeling]].  


As the oldest Shenandoahan Army National Guard infantry formation, some iteration of the 1st Infantry Brigade has participated in every combat action undertaken by the Shenandoahan Commonwealth since its creation in 1924. The present day organization of the brigade was established in March of 1999, with all active {{wpl|Division (military)|divisions}} of the Shenandoahan Army National Guard were deactivated and dispersed into {{wpl|brigade}} sized elements to allow more tactical flexibility in deployment along the Shenandoahan-Copperhead border.
As the oldest Shenandoahan Army National Guard infantry formation, some iteration of the 1st Brigade has participated in every combat action undertaken by the Shenandoahan Commonwealth since its creation in 1924. The present day organization of the brigade was established in March of 1999, with all active {{wpl|Division (military)|divisions}} of the Shenandoahan Army National Guard were deactivated and dispersed into {{wpl|brigade}} sized elements to allow more tactical flexibility in deployment along the Shenandoahan-Copperhead border.


==History==
==History==
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==Organization==
==Organization==


To better fulfill its mission, the units of the 1st Infantry Brigade are located at various military instillations throughout the state of [[Administrative regions of the Shenandoahan Commonwealth|Cumberland]].
To better fulfill its mission, the units of the 1st Brigade are located at various military instillations throughout the state of [[Administrative regions of the Shenandoahan Commonwealth|Cumberland]].


* 1st Infantry Brigade  
* 1st Brigade  
** Headquarters Company - located at Fort Bell in Durand
** Headquarters Company - located at Fort Bell in Durand
** 1st Infantry Regiment  
** 1st Infantry Regiment  
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*** 2nd Battalion - Joseph P. Sherridan Armory
*** 2nd Battalion - Joseph P. Sherridan Armory
*** 3rd Battalion - Riverlawn Barracks
*** 3rd Battalion - Riverlawn Barracks
** 15th Cavalry Battalion - Clendenin Armory
** 2nd Cavalry Battalion - Clendenin Armory
** 15th Air Defense Artillery Battalion - Clendenin Armory
** 25th Field Artillery Battalion - Riverlawn Barracks
** 25th Field Artillery Battalion - Riverlawn Barracks
** 44th Engineering Battalion - Canaan Barracks
** 44th Engineering Battalion - Canaan Barracks
** 67th Aviation Company - Bowman Field at Fort Bell in Durand
** 30th Special Forces Company - Clendenin Armory


==Past commanders==
==Past commanders==

Latest revision as of 19:07, 11 October 2021

1st Brigade
ArmyNationalGaurdSC.jpg
Infantry from the, 3rd battalion, 2nd Regiment, 1st Brigade deploying during a training exercise in Monongalia, Shenandoah
Active1924–present
Allegiance Shenandoah
BranchShenandoahan Army National Guard
TypeMechanized infantry
RoleMountain warfare
Size7,200+
Part ofCombat Forces Command
Garrison/HQFort Bell, Durand Cumberland
Nickname(s)Mountaineers
Motto(s)"Keeping Mountaineers Free"
ColorsBlue/Red/Gold
Commanders
Current
commander		Major General Joseph B. Brentwood
Insignia
Shoulder sleeve patch of the 1st Brigade
WVinsignia.ashx.jpg

The 1st Brigade (nicknamed "Mountaineers") is a mechanized infantry brigade of the Shenandoahan Army National Guard. Though the brigade has formations located at various facilities throughout southern and southeastern Shenandoah, it is headquartered at Fort Bell, in Durand, Cumberland, near the city of Wheeling.

As the oldest Shenandoahan Army National Guard infantry formation, some iteration of the 1st Brigade has participated in every combat action undertaken by the Shenandoahan Commonwealth since its creation in 1924. The present day organization of the brigade was established in March of 1999, with all active divisions of the Shenandoahan Army National Guard were deactivated and dispersed into brigade sized elements to allow more tactical flexibility in deployment along the Shenandoahan-Copperhead border.

History

Organization

To better fulfill its mission, the units of the 1st Brigade are located at various military instillations throughout the state of Cumberland.

  • 1st Brigade
    • Headquarters Company - located at Fort Bell in Durand
    • 1st Infantry Regiment
      • Headquarters Company - located at Clendenin Armory in Clendenin
      • 1st Battalion - Clendenin Armory
      • 2nd Battalion - Summersville Barracks
      • 3rd Battalion - Canaan Barracks
    • 3rd Infantry Regiment
      • Headquarters Company - located at Fort Bell
      • 1st Battalion - Fort Bell
      • 2nd Battalion - Fort Bell
      • 3rd Battalion - Fort Bell
    • 5th Infantry Regiment - located at Joseph P. Sherridan Armory in Thomas
      • 1st Battalion - East Bank Barracks
      • 2nd Battalion - Joseph P. Sherridan Armory
      • 3rd Battalion - Riverlawn Barracks
    • 2nd Cavalry Battalion - Clendenin Armory
    • 15th Air Defense Artillery Battalion - Clendenin Armory
    • 25th Field Artillery Battalion - Riverlawn Barracks
    • 44th Engineering Battalion - Canaan Barracks
    • 67th Aviation Company - Bowman Field at Fort Bell in Durand
    • 30th Special Forces Company - Clendenin Armory

Past commanders

Honors

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