117th Engineer Brigade
| 117th Engineer Brigade | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Active | 2019-present |
| Country | United States |
| Allegiance | South Carolina |
| Branch | Army National Guard |
| Type | Engineer |
| Size | Brigade |
| Garrison/HQ | Newberry Readiness Center, Newberry, SC |
| Commanders | |
| Current commander | Col. William Matheny |
| Command Sergeant Major | Michael L. Cook |
| Notable commanders | Col. James Fowler (First Commanding Officer) CSM Peter Heggie (First Command Sergeant Major) |
The 117th Engineer Brigade is a unit of the South Carolina National Guard since November 2019. The brigade's mission is to provide central command of all engineering assets in the SCARNG. One of the first missions the brigade had after activation was supporting the COVID-19 crisis.[1] The engineering battalions have provided debris clearing in state disasters as well as firefighting and civil construction support.[2]
Subordinate Units
[edit]- 122nd Engineer Battalion[3]
- 178th Engineer Battalion
- 710th Explosive Hazardous Coordination Cell
References
[edit]- ^ "South Carolina National Guard delivers meals, books to children". Army National Guard. May 14, 2020. Retrieved August 17, 2025.
- ^ "117th Engineer Brigade stationed in Newberry". The Newberry Observer. November 24, 2019. Retrieved July 8, 2025.
- ^ "South Carolina National Guard Units: 117th Engineer Brigade". South Carolina National Guard. Retrieved July 8, 2025.