23rd Independent Regiment (Shenandoah)

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23rd Independent Regiment "Huntsman"
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Active1970–present
Allegiance Shenandoah
BranchShenandoahan Army National Guard
TypeLight infantry
RoleSpecial Operations
Size1,200+
Part ofCombat Forces Command
Garrison/HQNorth Hills Armory, Kanawha.
Nickname(s)Huntsman
Motto(s)I accomplish my course
Cursum Perficio
ColorsBlack/Gold
Commanders
Current
commander
Lieutenant General Theodore S. Grigsby
Insignia
Shoulder sleeve patch of the 23rd Independent Regiment
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The 23rd Independent Regiment (nicknamed "Huntsman") is an independent light infantry, special operations capable regiment of the Shenandoahan Army National Guard which is specialized in direct action special operations. It is headquartered at North Hills Armory, in Kinkade, Kanawha, near the city of St Albans. However, the majority of the regiments component battalions are forward deployed to other locations within the nation.

History

Organization

  • 23rd Independent Regiment
    • Headquarters Company - North Hills Armory in Kinkade
    • 1st Battalion - Rawlesburg Armory
    • 2nd Battalion - Summersville Barracks
    • 3rd Battalion - Buckhannon Barracks

Past commanders

Honors