26th Maneuver Enhancement Brigade
Military unit From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Military unit From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The 26th Maneuver Enhancement Brigade ("Yankee"[1]) is a combat support brigade of the United States Army. Its headquarters is maintained by the Massachusetts Army National Guard. It draws its lineage from the Headquarters Company 26th Infantry Division.
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| 26th Maneuver Enhancement Brigade | |
|---|---|
Shoulder sleeve insignia | |
| Active | 1 September 2008 – |
| Country | United States of America |
| Branch | Army National Guard |
| Type | Maneuver enhancement |
| Size | Brigade |
| Garrison/HQ | Natick, Massachusetts |
| Nickname(s) | Yankee (Special Designation)[1] |
| Motto(s) | First to Fight |
| Colors | Blue and White |
| Engagements | Operation Enduring Freedom |
| Commanders | |
| Current commander | Colonel Shawn C. Cody |
| Command Sergeant Major | Command Sergeant Major CSM Sean Ready |
| Insignia | |
| Distinctive unit insignia |  |
However, most of the history of the current 26th MEB stems from the 26th Infantry Division. The 26th Division served in World Wars I and II and was recreated in the Massachusetts Army National Guard after being released from active duty on 13 November 1946.
The Brigade consists of:[3]
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