249th Engineer Battalion (United States)
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The 249th Engineer Battalion (United States) is a versatile power generation battalion assigned to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers that provides commercial-level power to military units and federal relief organizations during full-spectrum operations. Additionally, the commander serves as the Commandant of the U.S. Army Prime Power School, the institution responsible for the development of Army and Navy power generation specialists.
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249th Engineer Battalion (Prime Power) | |
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Active | 5 May 1943 – 28 November 1945 8 April 1948 – 22 May 1950 9 February 1955 – 15 October 1991 16 November 1994 - Present |
Country | United States |
Branch | Regular Army Army Reserves |
Type | Engineer Battalion |
Size | Battalion |
Part of | U.S. Army Corps of Engineers |
Garrison/HQ | Fort Belvoir |
Nickname(s) | "Black Lions" |
Motto(s) | "Build, Support, Sustain" |
Engagements | World War II Desert Storm Operation Provide Comfort Operation Uphold Democracy Operation Joint Endeavor Operation Northern Watch Operation Enduring Freedom Operation Iraqi Freedom |
Decorations | Meritorious Unit Commendation Army Superior Unit Award (4) Order of the Day of Belgian Army for actions in the Ardennes |
Website | Official 249th Engineer Battalion website |
Commanders | |
Commander | LTC Elizabeth Walgren |
Command Sergeant Major | CSM Pierre Crescimbeni |
Insignia | |
Distinctive unit insignia |
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