21st Independent Regiment (Shenandoah)

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21st Independent Regiment
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Infantry from the, 1st Company, 3rd Battalion, 21st Independent Regiment operating in Central Omand during peacekeeping operations.
Active1924–present
Allegiance Shenandoah
BranchShenandoahan Army National Guard
TypeLight infantry
RoleMountain warfare
Size1,800
Part ofCombat Forces Command
Garrison/HQFort Camden, Mallard Monongalia
Nickname(s)Roughnecks
ColorsGreen/Gold
Commanders
Current
commander
Lieutenant General Henry S. Rockwell
Insignia
Shoulder sleeve patch of the 21st Independent Regiment
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The 21st Independent Regiment (nicknamed "Roughnecks") is an independent light infantry regiment of the Shenandoahan Army National Guard which is specialized in mountain warfare . It is headquartered at Fort Camden, in Mallard, Monongalia, near the city of Fairmont. However, the majority of the regiments component battalions are forward deployed to other locations within the nation.

History

Organization

  • 21st Independent Regiment
    • Headquarters Company - Fort Camden, Mallard
    • 1st Battalion - Louisburg Armory
    • 2nd Battalion - Fort Cayhill
    • 3rd Battalion - Delbarton Barracks
    • 26th Cavalry Company - Louisburg Armory
    • 51st Field Artillery Battery - Louisburg Armory
    • 68th Engineering Company - Louisburg Armory

Past commanders

Honors