20th Engineeris Brigade

• World War II Origins: The 20th Engineer Brigade was originally activated as the 20th Engineer Regiment in 1917, but it was during World War II that it gained prominence by supporting the Normandy invasion and campaigns across Europe. • Vietnam War Service: Reactivated in 1967, the 20th Engineer Brigade played a vital role in Vietnam, constructing bases, roads, and airfields, and clearing obstacles under hazardous conditions. • Largest Engineer Brigade: During the Vietnam War, it was the largest engineer brigade in the U.S. Army, commanding up to 13,000 personnel at its peak. • Distinctive Insignia: The brigade's shoulder sleeve insignia features a red diamond and castle, symbolizing its engineering mission and heritage. • Gulf War Deployments: The brigade deployed units to support Operations Desert Shield and Desert Storm, contributing to rapid mobility and infrastructure for coalition forces. • Global War on Terror: Since 2001, elements have deployed to Iraq and Afghanistan, performing route clearance, construction, and counter-IED operations. • Disaster Relief: Beyond combat, the 20th Engineer Brigade has supported disaster relief operations, including Hurricane Katrina, providing engineering and humanitarian aid in the United States. • Bridging Capabilities: The brigade is renowned for its expertise in building tactical bridges, essential for rapid force movement and logistics in combat zones. • Fort Liberty (formerly Bragg): The brigade is headquartered at Fort Liberty, North Carolina, and is part of the XVIII Airborne Corps, supporting rapid deployment and airborne operations. • Motto and Legacy: The brigade’s motto, “Building Combat Power”, reflects its ongoing legacy of engineering excellence and critical support to Army operations worldwide.