980th Engineer Battalion

The 980th Engineer Battalion is a unit of the United States Army Reserve, originally constituted as the 980th Engineer Maintenance Company in 1942. During World War II, it provided vital engineering support in the European Theater, participating in campaigns such as Normandy and Northern France. Over the decades, the battalion has been reorganized and redesignated, adapting to modern combat engineering roles including construction, route clearance, and infrastructure development. The 980th Engineer Battalion has supported both domestic missions and overseas operations, notably deploying in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom. Its legacy is marked by versatility, technical expertise, and dedicated service to both nation and community.