The Oregon Army National Guard is a Federally mandated and equipped military organization under the civilian direction of the Oregon Military Department, with the Governor of Oregon as its Commander in Chief. It responds to state and national emergencies, military conflicts and natural disasters, and conducts search and rescue operations. While the history of the militia dates back to the establishment of the first Oregon militia in 1843 the present Guard was not established until after 1903. The modern Guard includes citizen soldiers, and its motto is "When we are needed, we are there."
The Oregon Army National Guard consists of 41 armories in 33 communities.
Units[]
- 1st Battalion, 186th Armor (part of 116th Cavalry Brigade, Idaho Army National Guard)
- 41st Brigade Combat Team
- 82 Troop Command Brigade
History[]
Historic units[]
82nd Armored Regiment (United States)
162nd Infantry Regiment (United States)
186th Infantry Regiment (United States)- File:218FARegtCOA.gif 218th Field Artillery Regiment (United States)
249th Coast Artillery Regiment (United States)- 641st Aviation Regiment (United States)
See also[]
- Coats of arms of U.S. Armor and Cavalry Regiments
- Coats of arms of U.S. Artillery Regiments
- Coats of arms of U.S. Infantry Regiments
- Coats of arms of U.S. Air Defense Artillery Regiments
References[]
- "About us". Oregon Military Department (Official website). Salem, Oregon: Oregon Military Department. 2006. http://www.oregon.gov/OMD/about_us.shtml. Retrieved 2006-12-20.
- Oregon National Guard web site
External links[]
- Bibliography of Oregon Army National Guard History compiled by the United States Army Center of Military History
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