Rodney Venable

The 2nd Battalion, 67th Air Defense Artillery Regiment (2/67th ADA) traces its lineage to the formation of the 67th Coast Artillery in 1918. Reactivated and redesignated multiple times throughout the 20th century, the 2/67th ADA specialized in air defense, operating surface-to-air missile systems such as the HAWK and later, the Patriot. The unit played a key role during the Cold War, providing air defense coverage for U.S. and allied forces in Europe, particularly in Germany. The battalion earned distinctions for its readiness and participated in numerous NATO exercises before its inactivation in the post-Cold War drawdown.

The 92nd Engineer Battalion, known as the "Black Diamonds," was first constituted on 1 October 1933 and activated at Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri, in 1941. The battalion served with distinction in World War II, participating in campaigns across North Africa and Italy, including the Rome-Arno and Po Valley operations. Over the decades, the 92nd Engineer Battalion has supported numerous missions, including deployments to Vietnam, Southwest Asia during Operation Desert Storm, and more recently, Operations Iraqi Freedom and Enduring Freedom. Renowned for its versatility, the battalion provides combat engineer support, construction, and mobility operations, earning several commendations for its service.