109th Medical, Iowa City, IA

The 109th Medical Battalion, based in Iowa City, Iowa, has a distinguished history of providing medical support to the Iowa Army National Guard. Established during the mid-20th century, the unit has played a vital role in both domestic emergency response and overseas deployments. The battalion has supported operations including the Global War on Terrorism, deploying personnel to Iraq, Afghanistan, and other locations as part of medical and humanitarian missions. Its soldiers are trained in combat medical care, evacuation, and logistics, making the 109th Medical a key component of military readiness in Iowa and beyond.