Bco 2-136 CAB

• Unit Designation: B Company, 2nd Battalion, 136th Combined Arms Battalion (Bco 2-136 CAB) is an element of the Minnesota Army National Guard, part of the 34th Infantry Division ("Red Bulls"). • Lineage: The 136th traces its roots back to the 19th-century Minnesota Volunteer Infantry, with a history stretching over 150 years of state and federal service. • Modern Role: As a Combined Arms Battalion, Bco 2-136 CAB integrates both mechanized infantry and armor, typically operating M2 Bradley Infantry Fighting Vehicles and M1 Abrams tanks. • Iraq Deployment: Bco 2-136 CAB was mobilized and deployed in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom, with significant activity in 2005–2007, performing convoy security, base defense, and combat operations. • “Red Bulls” Nickname: The 34th Infantry Division’s “Red Bull” insignia is one of the most recognizable patches in the US Army, and Bco 2-136 CAB proudly carries this legacy. • Community Ties: Based in Moorhead, Minnesota, Bco 2-136 CAB is deeply integrated into the local community, contributing to disaster response during floods and other emergencies. • Presidential Unit Citation: Elements of the battalion’s predecessor units earned the Presidential Unit Citation for actions in World War II, notably during the Italian Campaign. • International Exercises: The company regularly participates in large-scale training exercises such as eXportable Combat Training Capability (XCTC) and multinational Saber Strike events in Europe. • Citizen-Soldiers: Like all National Guard units, Bco 2-136 CAB is composed of “citizen-soldiers” who balance civilian careers with their military commitments, bringing diverse skills to the unit. • Modernization: The battalion, including Bco, continues to upgrade with new technologies, including advanced communications, unmanned aerial systems, and updated vehicle armor, ensuring readiness for future missions.