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Originally published in The Chronicle Vol. 138 September 2, 2020 JEREMY C. RUARK jruark@countrymedia.net
Members of Bravo Company, 741 Brigade Engineer Battalion, are home in Oregon, safe and sound. The troops from St. Helens, Scappoose, Rainier and surrounding areas arrived Thursday, Aug. 27, at the Portland International Airport and were greeted by family and friends. Emotions were high as the soldiers received hugs, kisses and handshakes from loved ones and community members. The troops were stationed in the Middle East for the past year serving as a security force element in Kuwait and the United Arab Emirates. They were mobilized during a community ceremo-
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A soldier is embraced during the welcome home celebration at the Portland International Airport.
ny in October last year at St. Helens High School. In the following conversation, Company Commander Capt. Jake Allbright gives us insight into the troops’ assignments in Kuwait.
they resolve those challenges? Allbright: Bravo Company is comprised of citizensoldiers from all civilian professions and military expertise. Through our diversity and skill sets we were able to adapt our training and proficiency to meet the requirements placed upon us while deployed. Our team is made up of veterans of the Iraq and Afghanistan wars, which provided a lot of experience and assistance to support our soldiers who were mobilized for the first time. This helped us to be successful not only forward, but also with maintaining good communication and connection with families back home as time allowed. We were in a forward operating environment during a dynamic time in history, in addition to the ever-changing
The Chronicle: Specifically, where were the local troops stationed and what was their duty assignments? Jake Allbright: The soldiers of Bravo Company, 741 Brigade Engineer Battalion served as a security force element in Kuwait and the United Arab Emirates. They were responsible for base defense operations and convoy security while integrated with the mobile artillery assets within the Central Command Area of Responsibility to assist in providing stability to the region. The Chronicle: What were the personal and duty challenges the local troops encountered and how did
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dynamic that COVID-19 not only presented us in theater, but also directly affected our families back home. The Chronicle: What type of danger did these troops face and why? Allbright: There are always inherent dangers with any mobilization, but overall we had a successful deployment to the Middle East and are happy to be coming back home to Oregon. The Chronicle: How many of the troops were mobilized and from what cities in Columbia County? Allbright: The deployment of Bravo Company, 741 Brigade Engineer Battalion was a part of a larger deployment set seen across the 41st Infantry Brigade Combat team that has brought a significant amount of soldiers to multiple continents and countries to support a variety of mission sets. For the soldiers of Bravo, we have Oregonians from many areas, including soldiers from Rainier, St. Helens, and Scappoose. There is also a large contingent from across the Willamette Valley and Portland area, with some from as far south as Eugene or as far east as La Grande. The Chronicle: Are there plans for additional troop mobilization from our area, if so, when, where would the troops be stationed and what would their duty assignments be? Allbright: Not that I am aware of at this time. However, there is always the potential for future mobilizations.
The Chronicle: During such mobilizations, what should local citizens remember about how important the assignments of these troops are in maintaining our freedom? Allbright: As Guardsmen, we are given the opportunity to not only serve our communities in their time of need, but also provide on invaluable skill set and experience level to support our federal mission in support of the Department of Defense and the US Army when called upon. For many of our soldiers, this is not the first time they have been called to support the pledge they took to support and defend the United States against all enemies foreign and domestic, and with that they have volunteered to serve their nation when called upon. Our soldiers are your friends, your family, neighbors, and coworkers. We will return and reintegrate with all of you as such having completed our job and will be ready to continue to serve our local communities to help maintain their safety while striving to assist in the building of stronger communities of which we are a part of and have a vested interest in. Troop’s history The local St. Helens unit is part of the second largest mobilization of Oregon National Guard members since World War II, according to the Oregon Military Department, which said the local soldiers are part of the historic 41st Infantry Brigade Combat Team who draws its lineage from the historic 41st Infantry “Sunset” Division, of which the Sunset Highway is named in honor. For more information, contact the Oregon Military Department at 503-990-9508. Building Bridges to Self Sufficiency
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