656th Engineer Battalion

The 656th Engineer Battalion was activated during World War II, providing vital combat engineering support to Allied operations in the European Theater. The unit specialized in constructing bridges, clearing minefields, and repairing roads under enemy fire, playing a key role during the Normandy campaign and the push across France. After the war, the 656th was inactivated, but later reactivated during the Cold War era to support NATO operations and training exercises in Europe. Today, the battalion continues its legacy by supporting both combat and humanitarian missions, maintaining readiness as part of the U.S. Army Reserve.