Charles Grunenberg

The Special Operations Support Command (SOSC) was established to provide dedicated logistics, intelligence, and operational support to U.S. Army Special Operations Forces. Activated in the late 20th century, the unit played a crucial role in enhancing the effectiveness of special operations worldwide by ensuring rapid, flexible, and specialized support. SOSC personnel deployed alongside elite units during major conflicts such as Operation Enduring Freedom and Operation Iraqi Freedom, enabling sustained special operations missions in complex environments. Over time, the command underwent structural changes to better integrate with evolving special operations requirements, eventually becoming part of the U.S. Army Special Operations Command's support structure.

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.

Bravo Company (-), 1st Battalion, 153rd Infantry Regiment (B. CO (-), 1-153rd IN), is an element of the 153rd Infantry, part of the Arkansas Army National Guard and subordinate to the 39th Infantry Brigade Combat Team (39th BCT). The battalion traces its lineage back to 1917 and has participated in major conflicts including World War II, the Global War on Terrorism, and multiple overseas deployments. Bravo Company has served with distinction during Operation Iraqi Freedom, providing security, conducting patrols, and supporting stability operations. As part of the 39th BCT, B. CO (-) continues to maintain readiness for both federal missions abroad and state emergencies at home.