416th ENCOM

The 416th Engineer Command (416th ENCOM), headquartered in Darien, Illinois, is a major subordinate command of the U.S. Army Reserve. Established in 1950, the unit provides combat engineering, construction, and infrastructure support for military operations worldwide. Over its history, the 416th ENCOM has supported missions ranging from Cold War-era readiness exercises to deployments in operations such as Desert Storm, Iraqi Freedom, and Enduring Freedom. The command continues to play a vital role in both domestic and overseas engineering missions, ensuring mobility, survivability, and sustainment for U.S. and allied forces.