The 32d 'Red Arrow'
Veteran Association
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The 32d 'Red Arrow'
Infantry Brigade
and the War on
Terrorism
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Please note that the
information below is primarily based on official press releases from the
Wisconsin Dept. of Military Affairs. It may be incomplete because we may have
missed a few news releases. Our goal is to make this information as complete
as possible and we would like to eventually be able to include more detailed
information and photographs regarding the various units from the 32d “Red
Arrow” Infantry Brigade which have deployed and served honorably in support
of the War on Terrorism. To that extent we will be dependent upon those units
and their personnel to submit said (unclassified) information and photographs
in order to ensure our history information is as complete and accurate as
possible in order to reflect, portray, and record the continued honorable
service, commitment, and sacrifice of the “Red Arrow”. We are also interested
in recording the information of non-Brigade units that either trace their
official lineage to the 32d “Red Arrow” Infantry Division or were attached to
the 32d “Red Arrow” Infantry Brigade for these deployments. |
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Jan. 2010 |
The entire 32d “Red Arrow” Infantry Brigade Combat Team redeployed from Iraq to Volk Field, WI, for de-mobilization processing at Fort McCoy, WI, at staggered intervals throughout January 2010 before being released from active duty. Additional information will be forthcoming. |
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May 2009-Jan. 2010 |
While the 32d “Red Arrow” Infantry Brigade Combat Team mobilized as a Brigade, they did not deploy as a traditional Brigade. The units primarily served as battalion-sized units with different missions at different locations throughout Iraq. - The 32d IBCT HQ served as the 32d JASG-C which was responsible for securing and managing properties within the International Zone in Baghdad, Iraq. - The 1ST Squadron, 105TH Cavalry Regiment HQs was responsible for securing and managing FOB Cropper, Baghdad, Iraq. o Troop A conducted its Operational Support Team (OST)/Personal Security Detachment (PSD) mission. o Troop B was responsible for base security of FOB Cropper and half of Victory Base Complex (VBC). Their mission included manning of FOB Cropper’s ECPs as well as a QRF for FOB Cropper and half of VBC (both inside and outside the secured perimeter). o Troop C provided force protection for CJSOTF throughout the Iraq AOR with its Troopers spread throughout Iraq in about a dozen different locations. - The 2d Battalion, 127TH Infantry Regiment provided security patrols in the vicinity of Camp Bucca and Basra, Iraq. - The 1ST Battalion, 128TH Infantry Regiment ran a Corrections Training Center (CTC) for Iraqi Corrections Officers; a Corrections Assistance Training Team (CATT); and conducted detainee transfers. - The 132d Brigade Support Battalion conducted FOB Operations, several humanitarian projects, and the deconstruction of a Theater Internment Facility (TIF). |
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Apr.-May 2009 |
The various units of the 32d “Red Arrow” Infantry Brigade Combat Team left Fort Bliss at staggered intervals from late April through early May for deployment overseas to Iraq. This was the largest combat deployment of the Wisconsin Army National Guard, and especially the “Red Arrow”, since World War II. Additional information will be forthcoming. |
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1 Feb. 2009 |
The entire 32d “Red Arrow” Infantry Brigade Combat Team,
plus other attached Wisconsin Army National Guard units, was mobilized in
support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. The units left Wisconsin at staggered
intervals throughout February for pre-deployment training at Fort Bliss, TX. |
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23 Feb. 2007 |
Company
A, 132d Support Battalion was released from active duty after its deployment
to Afghanistan in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. |
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11 Jan. 2007 |
The
232d Military Intelligence Co. was released from active duty after its
deployment to Afghanistan in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. |
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9-11 Nov. 2006 |
The
2-128TH Infantry returned to Volk Field, WI, after completing a
year of overseas service in support of OIF. The Battalion was stationed in
Kuwait, but two companies’ missions periodically took them into Iraq. The
2/128TH Infantry has its Headquarters and Headquarters Company in
Madison; its subordinate units include Company A, Fort Atkinson; Detachment
1, Co. A, Elkhorn; Company B, Oconomowoc; Detachment 1, Co. B, Hartford;
Company C, Baraboo; Detachment 1, Co. C, Reedsburg; Company D, Watertown. |
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4-5 Nov. 2006 |
The
1-120TH Field Artillery returned to Volk Field, WI, after
completing a year of overseas service in support of OIF. The Battalion was
stationed in Kuwait, but one battery was stationed in Iraq. The 1/120TH
Field Artillery has its Headquarters and Headquarters Service Battery in
Wisconsin Rapids; its subordinate units include Detachment 1, HHS, Mosinee;
Battery A, Marshfield; Battery B, Clintonville; Battery C, Stevens Point. |
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19 Aug. 2006 |
The
remainder of the Soldiers from the 2-127TH Infantry, Co. C, HHC,
and the rest of Co. B, returned to Volk Field, WI, after completing a year of
overseas service in support of OIF. The Battalion was stationed in Kuwait,
but its convoy security mission took it throughout Iraq. Three Soldiers did
not return with their Battalion. SPC Michael Wendling, 20, and SGT Andrew
Wallace, 25, of Company C both died Sept. 26, 2005, after a roadside bomb
exploded near their HMMWV and they were attacked by small arms fire. SGT Ryan
Jopek, 20, was killed on Aug. 2, 2006, while on his final convoy security
mission. |
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17 Aug. 2006 |
About
300 Soldiers from the 2-127TH Infantry's Co. A & part of Co. B
returned to Volk Field, WI, after completing a year of overseas service in
support of OIF. The Soldiers returning with Co. A originally came from Troop
E, 105TH Cavalry in Merrill and Antigo, and the 32d Engineer Co.
in Onalaska. The Soldiers originally from Co. A in Ripon and Waupun were
assigned to Co. C, from Fond du Lac, for the mobilization. The Soldiers
originally from Co. D in Marinette were assigned to Co. B, from Green Bay,
for the mobilization. The Battalion was stationed in Kuwait, but its convoy
security mission took it throughout Iraq. The remainder of the Battalion
followed a few days later. |
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2 Aug. 2006 |
SGT
Ryan D. Jopek, 20, of Merrill, Wis., died in Tikrit, Iraq on Aug. 2 of
injuries suffered when an improvised explosive device detonated near his
convoy. He was assigned to the Wisconsin Army National Guard's Company A, 2d
Battalion, 127TH Infantry, Waupun, Wis. He was the 59th Wisconsin
service member to die in Operation Iraqi Freedom, and the 5th "Red
Arrow" Soldier. |
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27 Jul. 2006 |
Eighty
Soldiers from the 32d “Red Arrow” Infantry Brigade HQ returned to Volk Field,
WI, after completing nearly a full year of overseas service. On 20 June 2005
the 32d “Red Arrow” Infantry Brigade’s Headquarters and Headquarters Company,
Camp Douglas, Wisconsin was mobilized in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom.
The Headquarters Company trained at Food Hood, Texas and Fort Polk Louisiana
and deployed overseas on 30 July 2005. The Headquarters and Headquarters
Company was OPCON to the 377TH Theater Support Command and
provided command and control to the 7,000 personnel assigned to the 377TH
Theater Support Command and sustainment support to deployed units in theater.
The 2d Battalion, 127TH Infantry, 2d Battalion 128TH Infantry
and 1ST Battalion 120TH Field Artillery were supported
units of this command. The 32d “Red Arrow” Infantry Brigade was commanded by
Brigadier General James A. Krueck who deployed with the Headquarters Company
served in theater as Commander, 32d “Red Arrow” Infantry Brigade with duty as
Deputy Commanding General, 377TH Theater Support Command. |
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24 Jan. 2006 |
Wisconsin's
Governor Doyle visited with Soldiers from 32d “Red Arrow” Infantry Brigade
HQ, 2/127TH Infantry, 2/128TH Infantry and 1/120TH
Field Artillery at several of their camps in Kuwait while he was there to
tour Kuwait and Iraq with governors from several other states. |
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13 Nov. 2005 |
The
remainder of the 2d Battalion, 128TH Infantry (Co. B, Co. D &
half of HHC) flew out of Gulfport, MS to the Operation Iraqi Freedom area of
operations. |
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12 Nov. 2005 |
Company
A, 132d Support Battalion (about 40 Soldiers) was mobilized in support of
Operation Enduring Freedom. |
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11 Nov. 2005 |
Half
of the 2d Battalion, 128TH Infantry (Co. A, Co. C, & half of
HHC) flew out of Gulfport, MS to the Operation Iraqi Freedom area of
operations.
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3 Nov. 2005 |
The
final 75 Soldiers from the Wisconsin Army National Guard’s 1ST Battalion,
128TH Infantry, landed at Volk Field 3 Nov. after completing their
deployment in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. This group included 44 Soldiers
from the Battalion’s Headquarters and Headquarters Company (Eau Claire and
Abbotsford), 22 Soldiers from Company A (Menomonie), one Soldier from Company
B (New Richmond and Rice Lake), and eight Soldiers from Company C (Arcadia
and Neillsville). The 1/128TH Infantry was mobilized 20 June 2004
and deployed to Iraq in November 2004 following several months training at
Camp Shelby, Miss., and Fort Irwin, Calif. The Battalion served for nearly
one full year overseas in central Iraq in the Samara area. Two Soldiers did
not return with their Battalion. SSG Todd D. Olson died 27 Dec. from wounds
received from an improvised explosive device in Samarra, Iraq, on 26 Dec. SPC
Charles A. Kaufman died in Baghdad, Iraq, after a vehicle-borne improvised
explosive device detonated near his HMMWV on June 26. |
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1 Nov. 2005 |
About
30 soldiers from the 232d Military Intelligence Company departed Madison for
Fort Sill, Okla. where they will conduct mobilization processing and pre-deployment
training. The unit will eventually deploy overseas in support of Operation
Enduring Freedom in Afghanistan. |
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31 Oct. 2005 |
The
majority of the Soldiers from Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 1ST
Battalion, 128TH Infantry, based in Eau Claire with a detachment
in Abbotsford, and about 70 additional Soldiers from Company A, landed at
Volk Field 31 Oct. after completing their deployment in support of Operation
Iraqi Freedom. |
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30 Oct. 2005 |
About
120 Soldiers from Company C, 1ST Battalion, 128TH Infantry,
based in Arcadia and Neillsville, about 25 troops from Company A, located in
Menomonie, landed at Volk Field 30 Oct. after completing their
deployment in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. |
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29 Oct. 2005 |
The
232d Military Intelligence Co. (about 30 Soldiers) reported for active duty
at its armory in Madison in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. |
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27 Oct. 2005 |
Twenty-two
Soldiers from Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 1ST Battalion,
128TH Infantry based in Eau Claire and Abbotsford landed at Volk
Field 27 Oct. after completing their deployment in support of Operation Iraqi
Freedom. |
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25 Oct. 2005 |
The
1ST Battalion, 128TH Infantry is expected to return to
Volk Field aboard several aircraft during the next week and a half. The first
125 Soldiers from the Battalion landed at Volk Field on 25 Oct. after
completing their deployment in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. These
first troops are from the New Richmond and Rice Lake armories; the remainder
of the Battalion returned over the next few days. The 1/128TH Infantry
was mobilized 20 June 2004 and deployed to Iraq in November 2004 following
several months training at Camp Shelby, Miss., and Fort Irwin, Calif. The Battalion
served for nearly one full year overseas in central Iraq in the Samara area. |
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26 Sep. 05 |
Sergeant
Andrew P. Wallace, 25, from Oshkosh, Wis., and Specialist Michael J.
Wendling, 20, from Mayville, Wis., died in Shaibah, Iraq, on Sept. 26, when
an improvised explosive device detonated near their HMMWV during convoy
operations. They were also attacked by enemy forces using small arms fire.
Both Soldiers were assigned to the Wisconsin Army National Guard's Company C,
2d Battalion, 127TH Infantry Regiment, 32d “Red Arrow” Infantry
Brigade, Fond du Lac, Wis. They were the 46th and 47th Wisconsin service
members to die in Operation Iraqi Freedom, the 3rd and 4th “Red Arrow” Soldiers. |
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23 Sep. 2005 |
The
232d Military Intelligence Co. received its orders to mobilize on 29 Oct. |
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29 Aug. 2005 |
About
1,000 Soldiers from the 2/128TH Infantry and 1/120TH Field
Artillery safely endured Hurricane Katrina during their mobilization training
at Camp Shelby, Miss. Training was suspended on the afternoon of 28 Aug. as
the hurricane approached. The Soldiers were restricted to their cinderblock
barracks at 1030 on 29 Aug. as the storm intensified to reduce the chance of
injuries from flying debris, falling trees and downed power lines. The camp
lost power and phone service about 1100; it took several days for these to be
fully restored. The storm reached its peak about 1330 with winds around 90
mph. Training was shut down for several days as the Soldiers assisted in
clearing the debris and getting the base operational again. |
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20 Aug. 2005 |
About
560 Soldiers of the 2/128 Infantry departed Volk Field for Camp Shelby, MS.
The mobilization order is for 545 days, about 18 months. The 2/128 will
likely serve overseas for one year following mobilization processing and
several months of pre-deployment training. |
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17 Aug. 2005 |
About
560 soldiers of the 2/128TH Infantry report for active duty at
their armories. The 2/128TH Infantry has its Headquarters and
Headquarters Company in Madison; its subordinate units include Company A,
Fort Atkinson; Detachment 1, Co. A, Elkhorn; Company B, Oconomowoc;
Detachment 1, Co. B, Hartford; Company C, Baraboo; Detachment 1, Co. C,
Reedsburg; Company D, Watertown. |
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16 Aug. 2005 |
The
2/127TH Infantry departed Camp Shelby, MS, for the Operation Iraqi
Freedom theater. |
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13 Aug. 2005 |
About
450 Soldiers of the 1/120TH Field Artillery departed Volk Field,
WI, for Camp Shelby, MS. The 1/120TH will likely serve overseas
for one year following mobilization processing and several months of
pre-deployment training. |
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26 Jun. 2005 |
Specialist
Charles A. Kaufman, 20, of Fairchild, Wis., died June 26 in Baghdad, Iraq,
where a vehicle-borne improvised explosive device detonated near his HMMWV. Kaufman
was assigned to the Army National Guard's 1ST Battalion, 128TH
Infantry Regiment, Arcadia, Wis. He was the 41st Wisconsin service member to
die in Operation Iraqi Freedom; the 2nd “Red Arrow” Soldier. |
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23 Jun. 2005 |
About
70 Soldiers of the 32d “Red Arrow” Infantry Brigade’s Headquarters depart
Volk Field, WI, for Fort Hood, TX. The mobilization order is for 545 days,
about 18 months. The unit will likely serve overseas for one year following
mobilization processing and several months of pre-deployment training. |
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20 Jun. 2005 |
About
70 Soldiers of the 32d “Red Arrow” Infantry Brigade’s Headquarters report for
active duty. |
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20 Jun. 2005 |
It
was announced that Soldiers from the 1ST Battalion, 126TH
Field Artillery Regiment, from the 57TH Field Artillery Brigade,
will form one battery of 1ST Battalion, 120TH Field
Artillery Regiment, Wisconsin Rapids, and one company of the Madison-based
2nd Battalion, 128TH Infantry Regiment when they report for active
duty. The 126TH’s Battery A, Whitewater, and Battery C, Racine,
will form Battery C in 1ST Battalion, 120TH Field
Artillery Regiment. Headquarters Battery, Kenosha, and Service Battery,
Burlington, will form Company D in 2d Battalion, 128TH Infantry
Regiment. Soldiers originally assigned to the units being filled by 126TH
Soldiers will be blended elsewhere within their battalions. The Whitewater
and Racine Soldiers are expected to report to active duty as part of 1/120TH
Field Artillery on 10 Aug., and the Kenosha and Burlington Soldiers will
begin active duty with the 2/128TH Infantry 17 Aug. The 126TH
Field Artillery has been on alert since 6 May. |
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9 Jun. 2005 |
About
630 Soldiers of the 2/127TH Infantry departed Volk Field, WI, for
Camp Shelby, MS. The mobilization order is for 545 days, about 18 months. The
2/127 will likely serve overseas for one year following mobilization
processing and several months of pre-deployment training. |
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6 Jun. 2005 |
About
630 Soldiers of the 2/127TH Infantry report for active duty at
their armories. The 2/127TH Infantry has its Headquarters and
Headquarters Company in Appleton; its subordinate units include Company A,
Waupun; Detachment 1, Co. A, Ripon; Company B, Green Bay; Company C, Fond du
Lac; Company D, Marinette. |
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3 Jun. 2005 |
The
2d Battalion, 128TH Infantry, received mobilization orders to
report for active duty on 17 Aug. The 2/128TH Infantry has its
Headquarters and Headquarters Company in Madison; its subordinate units
include Company A, Fort Atkinson; Detachment 1, Co. A, Elkhorn; Company B,
Oconomowoc; Detachment 1, Co. B, Hartford; Company C, Baraboo; Detachment 1,
Co. C, Reedsburg; Company D, Watertown. |
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3 Jun. 2005 |
The
1ST Battalion, 120TH Field Artillery Regiment, received
its mobilization order to report for active duty on 10 Aug. The 1/120TH
Field Artillery has its Headquarters and Headquarters Service Battery in
Wisconsin Rapids; its subordinate units include Detachment 1, HHS, Mosinee;
Battery A, Marshfield; Battery B, Clintonville; Battery C, Stevens Point. |
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20 May 2005 |
The
Wisconsin National Guard received a mobilization order for about 70 soldiers
from Headquarters and Headquarters Company of the 32d “Red Arrow” Infantry
Brigade. The Brigade is headquartered at Camp Williams with a detachment in
Wausau. |
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13 May 2005 |
The
2d Battalion, 128TH Infantry Regiment, received its alert
notification. The 2/128TH Infantry, with its Headquarters and
Headquarters Company in Madison, other units are Company A, Fort Atkinson;
Detachment 1, Co. A, Elkhorn; Company B, Oconomowoc; Detachment 1, Co. B,
Hartford; Company C, Baraboo; Detachment 1, Co. C, Reedsburg; Company D,
Watertown. |
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13 May 2005 |
The
1ST Battalion, 120TH Field Artillery Regiment, received
its alert notification. The 1/120TH Field Artillery, with its
Headquarters and Headquarters Service Battery in Wisconsin Rapids, other
units are Detachment 1, HHS, Mosinee; Battery A, Marshfield; Battery B,
Clintonville; Battery C, Stevens Point. |
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13 May 2005 |
It
was announced that the 32d Engineer Company, Onalaska, and Troop E, 105TH
Cavalry, Merrill and Antigo, are combined to form Company A, 2/127TH
Infantry for the 2/127TH's mobilization. Soldiers assigned to the
original Company A will be merged into the Battalion’s other companies. |
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7 May 2005 |
The
2d Battalion, 127TH Infantry Regiment, received its mobilization
order to report for active duty 6 June. The 2/127TH Infantry has
its Headquarters and Headquarters Company in Appleton; its subordinate units
include Company A, Waupun; Detachment 1, Co. A, Ripon; Company B, Green Bay;
Company C, Fond du Lac; Company D, Marinette. |
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6 May 2005 |
Several
units received alert notifications; Headquarters, 32d Infantry Brigade, Camp
Williams and Wausau; 132d Support Battalion, Portage, Madison, Janesville,
Eau Claire, Waupaca, Mauston, Onalaska and Milwaukee; Troop E, 105TH
Cavalry, Merrill and Antigo; 32d Engineer Company, Onalaska; 1ST Battalion,
126TH Field Artillery Regiment, Kenosha, Whitewater, Oak Creek,
Racine and Burlington. |
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28 Dec. 2004 |
Staff
Sergeant Todd D. Olson, 36, from Loyal, WI, a Soldier in Company C, 1/128TH
Infantry, Neillsville, died 27 Dec. from wounds received in action in
Samarra, Iraq, on 26 Dec. when an improvised explosive device detonated. He
was the 33rd service member from Wisconsin to die in Operation Iraqi Freedom
and the first “Red Arrow” Soldier to die in combat since World War II. |
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23 Jun. 2004 |
The
1/128TH Infantry departed Volk Field, WI, for Camp Shelby, MS. The
1/128TH Infantry was the first Wisconsin National Guard combat
arms unit to be operationally deployed since World War II. The 1/128TH
was attached to the 278TH ACR, Tennessee, for Operation Iraqi Freedom. |
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8 May 2004 |
The
1/128TH Inf. received its mobilization order to report to its
armories for active duty on 20 June. The 1/128TH was ordered to
active duty for 545 days in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. |
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1 Mar. 2004 |
The
1ST Battalion, 128TH Infantry Regiment, received its
alert notification. The 1/128TH, with an authorized strength of
670 Soldiers, has its Headquarters and Headquarters Company in Eau Claire;
its subordinate units include Detachment 1, HHC, Abbotsford; Company A,
Menomonie; Company B, New Richmond; Detachment 1, Co. B, Rice Lake; Company
C, Arcadia; Detachment 1, Co. C, Neillsville; Company D, River Falls. |
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23 Jan. 2003 |
About
100 Soldiers from various 32d “Red Arrow” Infantry Brigade units reported for
active duty for service as Task Force Red Arrow in support of Operation Noble
Eagle (ONE). Task Force Red Arrow supplemented security at three of
Wisconsin's airbases, the 440th Air-lift Wing in Milwaukee, the 128th Air
Refueling Wing in Milwaukee, and the 115th Fighter Wing in Madison, for two
years. |
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