About this Unit
Detachment 1, Company A, 133rd Engineer Battalion is a unit within the Maine Army National Guard, with a proud history of service to both state and nation. The 133rd Engineer Battalion traces its origins to the 19th century and has participated in major conflicts including the Civil War, World Wars, and the Global War on Terror. As an engineer unit, its missions have included construction, route clearance, and support to both combat and humanitarian operations. Detachment 1, Company A has supported deployments overseas and responded to state emergencies, demonstrating versatility and dedication in every assignment.
Historical Facts
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Origins: Detachment 1, Company A, 133rd Engineer Battalion is part of the Maine Army National Guard, with a lineage tracing back to engineer units formed in Maine during the Civil War.
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Unit Role: The 133rd Engineer Battalion specializes in combat engineering, which includes constructing and demolishing structures, clearing obstacles, and providing mobility support to infantry units.
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Global Deployments: The battalion, including its detachments, has deployed in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom, providing vital engineering support in hostile environments.
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Katrina Response: Members of the 133rd Engineers, including Det 1 Co A, were mobilized for Operation Katrina, providing disaster relief and infrastructure repair in Louisiana after Hurricane Katrina in 2005.
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Lineage: The unit's heritage includes service in World War II as part of the 240th Engineer Battalion, seeing action in the European Theater.
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Training Excellence: Det 1 Co A participates in annual training exercises at national training centers, honing their skills in bridging, route clearance, and construction under simulated combat conditions.
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Community Support: The unit has a long history of assisting Maine communities during natural disasters, including floods, blizzards, and ice storms.
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Distinctive Unit Insignia: Members wear the 133rd Engineer Battalion’s distinctive insignia, featuring a castle and a pine tree, symbolizing both military engineering and the state of Maine.
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Women in the Ranks: The 133rd Engineers were among the first units in the Maine National Guard to integrate female soldiers into combat engineer roles.
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Honors and Awards: The battalion and its detachments have earned multiple unit citations and state awards for excellence in training, overseas service, and homeland response.
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