Lieutenant Colonel Shawn P. Polonkey is from Monroe, Michigan and received his commission into the Corps of Engineers after his graduation from Eastern Michigan University in 2003. Gottschall, John Box 2 Unidentified unit [See: 285 Engi BN] Smolka, Walter T. Box 2 SGT Company B Survey . The battalion formed the basis of Joint Task Force Eagle Headquartered at Joint Base Balad and composed of over 1000 soldiers and airmen. The following month, the battalion was again inactivated. The colors of the 37th Engineer Battalion were inactivated again effective 16 September 2010 when the unit was reflagged as the 307th. 37th Mechanized Battalion (Kurumlija) 38th Mechanized Battalion (Kurumlija) 39th Logistics Battalion (Ni) 310th Engineer Battalion ; 4th Brigade. A ceremony was held on 15 November 2013 at Fort Bragg, NC, to case the colors of the STB and to uncase the colors and activate the 37th Engineer Battalion ("Eagle Battalion"). During World War I, the battalion participated in the Battle of Saint-Mihiel and the Meuse-Argonne Offensive as a member of the American Expeditionary Force. Public Affairs Office______________________________, Make Army Community Service your first stop when you arrive at Fort Bragg! It consisted of a shield blazoned with Gules, a rock Argent within a garland of oak leaves and acorns Proper. Following the completion of the Engineer Captains Career Course in 2008, LTC Polonkey served his next three years with the 249th Engineer Battalion (Prime Power), first as the Assistant Operations Officer in Fort Belvoir, VA and then as the A Company Commander in Schofield Barracks, HI. Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 837th Engineer Battalion: Organized; Company A, 837th Engineer Battalion The shield was red for Engineers. 05-07-2011 01:27:11 ZULU, 37th Engineer Battalion (Combat) (Airborne), 521st Engineer Detachment (Explosive Hazards Coordination Cell), 539th Engineer Detachment (Explosive Hazards Team). US soldiers from the 37th Engineer Battalion destroyed ammunition bunkers at Khamisiyah in early March 1991. The battalion formed the basis of Joint Task Force Eagle Headquartered at Joint Base Balad and composed of over 1000 soldiers and airmen. The distinctive unit insignia was redesignated with description amended on 13 May 1987, for the 37th Engineer Battalion. In 2012 he was selected to command the 542nd Forward Engineer Support Team - Advanced (FEST-A) Detachment out of Savannah, GA, deploying the detachment to Mazar-I-Sharif and Kabul, Afghanistan in support of U.S. 13 October 1990 deployed to Saudi Arabia (Operation Desert Shield; Operation Desert Storm). 22 September 2002 deployed 20 soldiers from Vertical and Light Equipment platoons to Kuwait (Operation Enduring Freedom) in support of the Combined Joint Task Force at Camp Doha. [citation needed], The 37th Engineer Battalion was first activated on 16 January 1918, as 1st Battalion, 37th Engineer Regiment, whose primary function was electrical and mechanical engineering. Motto: Fortuna infortuna forti una = Fortune or Misfortune is all the same to the Man of Stout Heart. Headquarters Company (Springfield) entitled to: Meritorious Unit Commendation (Army), Streamer embroidered AFGHANISTAN 2012, Army Superior Unit Award, Streamer embroidered 2004-2005, Philippine Presidential Unit Citation, Streamer embroidered 17 OCTOBER 1944 TO 4 JULY 1945, Presidential Unit Citation (Army), Streamer embroidered BOUGAINVILLE, Presidential Unit Citation (Army), Streamer embroidered LUZON, Valorous Unit Award, Streamer embroidered IRAQ 2004-2005, Meritorious Unit Commendation (Army), Streamer embroidered AFGHANISTAN DEC 2011 SEP 2012, Cited in the Order of the Day of the Belgian Army for action at ST. VITH. After the Invasion of Normandy, the battalion spent several months on the beach unloading troops and equipment, clearing roads, and repairing port facilities. For its performance, the battalion was awarded the Presidential Unit Citation and the French Croix de Guerre with Palm.[2]. The unit's capability to accomplish a wide variety of missions and its easy deployability made it ideal for contingency operations. Redeployed to Fort Bragg on 11 March 2007. The 37th Engineer Battalion was first activated on 16 January 1918, as 1st Battalion, 37th Engineer Regiment, whose primary function was electricaland mechanical engineering. The 37th Engineer Combat Battalion was subsequently assigned to the 5th Engineer Special Brigade and participated in Operation Overlord, landing with the initial waves on Omaha Beach. The Battalion held a ceremony on Rafferty Field named in his honor after their redeployment back to Ft. Bragg. 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 82nd Airborne Division, United States Army Center of Military History, http://www.bragg.army.mil/37ENG/Battalion%20History/37TH%20Engineer%20Battalion%20History.htm, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=37th_Engineer_Battalion_(United_States)&oldid=1076573948, Operation Iraqi Freedom "Liberation of Iraq", Operation Enduring Freedom "Consolidation I", Operation Iraqi Freedom "National Resolution", This page was last edited on 11 March 2022, at 20:03. For this, the battalion received the Meritorious Unit Commendation. After the Invasion of Normandy, the battalion spent several months on the beach unloading troops and equipment, clearing roads, and repairing port facilities. In 2014, LTC Polonkey was stationed at Fort Bragg, NC where he served as the Deputy Division Engineer to the 82nd Airborne Division, the Battalion Operations Officer and Executive Officer to the 127th Brigade Engineer Battalion (Airborne), and finally as the Brigade Executive Officer to the 20th Engineer Brigade. Shield: Gules, a rock Argent whithin a garland of oak leaves and acorns Proper. Following the war, the 37th Engineer Regiment was inactivated in March 1919. Early on 2 March 1991, a platoon from Charlie Company, 37th Engineer Battalion arrived at the Khamisiyah ASP as an advance party for the battalion [22]. For its actions in Iraq, the battalion received the Meritorious Unit Commendation (1st Oak Leaf Cluster). Manage all your favorite fandoms in one place! After the termination of hostilities, the unit was demobilized. The following month, the battalion was again inactivated. After the ceremony,. 37th Engineer Combat Regiment . On 30 August 1943, the insignia was redesignated for the 37th Engineer Combat Battalion. Redeployed to Fort Bragg on 22 March 2003. The battalion served as an echelon above BCT unit assigned to the USF-I EN BDE, operating throughout Iraq with missions focused in northern and western Iraq primarily in support of the 1st BCT, 25th Infantry Division and the 3d BCT, 2d Infantry Division in Diyala, the 1st BCT, 82d Airborne Division in Al Anbar and the 3d Squadron, 4th Cavalry Regiment and 1st Battalion, 28th Infantry Regiment in Salah ad Din provinces. The brigade was the first in the US Army's Engineer Brigades to be converted to a modular design. 13 October 1990 deployed to Saudi Arabia (Operation Desert Shield; Operation Desert Storm). The 37th Engineer Battalion ("Eagle Battalion") is an airborne engineer battalion in the United States Army, and currently subordinate to the 2d Brigade Combat Team, 82d Airborne Division, based at Fort Bragg, North Carolina. The Battalion held a ceremony on Rafferty Field named in his honor after their redeployment back to Ft. Bragg. For this, the battalion received the Meritorious Unit Commendation. Redeployed to Fort Bragg on 11 March 2007. Deployed soldiers received Joint Service Medals and Joint Meritorious Unit Citations (permanent). In 2007 he deployed to Afghanistan serving as an embedded trainer to the 203rd Kandak in support of 4/73 Cavalry Squadron. The sapper platoons supported mobility and countermobility combat operations of the divisional engineer units. On 30 August 1943, the insignia was redesignated for the 37th Engineer Combat Battalion. It sailed to Germany in March 1952 and served there at Harvey Barracks, Kitzingen under the 37th Engr Gp for five years, returning to Fort Lewis in April 1957.Webmaster Note: . 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By 2007, as part of the modular transformation, the Battalion was reorganized inactivated its A, B, and C Companies and activated a Forward Support Company. 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The battalion entered Germany in March 1945, where it remained until its return to the United States in November of that same year. 28 October 1954 redesignated as 37th Engineer Battalion (Combat). The battalion entered Germany in March 1945, where it remained until its return to the United States in November of that same year. 16 August 1987 reactivated at Fort Bragg, North Carolina, and assigned to the 20th Engineer Brigade. On 30 August 1943, the insignia was redesignated for the 37th Engineer Combat Battalion. 13 October 1990 deployed to Saudi Arabia (Operation Desert Shield; Operation Desert Storm). Forces Afghanistan - North and 10th Mountain Division. The 37th Engineer Battalion was reactivated in the 82d Airborne Division as part of the United States Army new BCT 2020 concept in which each BCT's Special Troops Battalions would be inactivated and reactivated as Brigade Engineer Battalions. The light equipment platoon could construct flight landing strips and combat roads and trails. Months of preparation and training came to conclusion on 11 May 2001 when the "Bushmasters" of B Company, 37th Engineer Battalion (Combat) (Airborne)were alerted for an early departure from Pope Air Force Base, North Carolina. Redeployed to Fort Bragg on 11 March 2007. Leaders from the 5th IA Div., 37th Engineer Battalion- Joint Task Force Eagle and 3-2 Stryker Brigade Combat Team, fill the command operations. 27 September 1994 deployed to Haiti (Operation Uphold Democracy). 27 September 1994 deployed to Haiti (Operation Uphold Democracy). It was amended to correct the spelling of the motto on 4 June 1935. Deployed soldiers received Joint Service Medals and Joint Meritorious Unit Citations (permanent). The unit's capability to accomplish a wide variety of missions and its easy deployability made it ideal for contingency operations. His stateside assignments include the 82nd Replacement Detachment, 82nd Airborne Division (Fort Bragg, NC), USASOC (Fort Bragg, NC), United States Army Engineer School (Fort Leonard Wood, MO). 10 March 2006 deployed to Afghanistan (Operation Enduring Freedom) in support of Combined/Joint Task Force 76, 10th Mountain Division (Light Infantry) and formed Task Force Eagle, the first US, Joint and Coalition Engineer Task Force in the CJOA. In addition to standard engineer operations, the battalion repeatedly engaged Taliban and other enemy forces and is credited with over 105 enemy killed. For its performance, the battalion was awarded the Presidential Unit Citation and the French Croix de Guerre with Palm.[2]. http://www.arlingtoncemetery.net/ccrafferty.htm http://paraglideonline.net/092310_news1.html. Staff Duty is located on the first floor at: 5927 Kendenburg St, Fort Bragg, NC 28310, Employment FOIA Privacy and Security Accessibility/Section 508, DoD Safe Helpline 1 (877) 995-5247 Military One Source1 (800) 342-9647, The MEO and Harassment Hotline: 910-929-8894. The battalion served as an echelon above BCT unit assigned to the USF-I EN BDE, operating throughout Iraq with missions focused in northern and western Iraq primarily in support of the 1st BCT, 25th Infantry Division and the 3d BCT, 2d Infantry Division in Diyala, the 1st BCT, 82d Airborne Division in Al Anbar and the 3d Squadron, 4th Cavalry Regiment and 1st Battalion, 28th Infantry Regiment in Salah ad Din provinces. Please see the links below for infomation to help with an easy transition into the unit. The battalion entered Germany in March 1945, where it remained until its return to the United States in November of that same year. On 1 March 1991, the 2nd Platoon, C Company, 307th Engineer Battalion, in direct support of Task Force 2-505, part of the 82nd Airborne Division, reconnoitered Khamisiyah ASP and concluded that demolition operations would require additional engineer support. It also gained control of the 102nd Engineer Company (Sapper), 264th Engineer Company (Route Clearance), 738th Engineer Company (Support), 521st Engineer Detachment (Explosive Hazards Coordination Cell), and 539th Engineer Detachment (Explosive Hazards Team). The 37th EN BN, 2 BCT, 82D ABN DIV is part of the nation's Global Response Force, ready to deploy. 35th Engineer Bn DUI The 35th Engineer Battalion was next activated on 1 April 1951 at Fort Lewis, Washington. 28 October 1954 redesignated as 37th Engineer Battalion (Combat). It would, on order, deploy by land, sea, and/or air as part of the XVIII Corps combined arms team to conduct combat Engineer operations. This was accomplished by inactivating and reorganizing the Special Troops Battalion ("Green Falcons")[1][permanent dead link], 2d BCT. He was fatally injured while coordinating a response to a mortar strike July, 21st 2006 in Sharana, Afghanistan. [1]. 10 March 2006 deployed to Afghanistan (Operation Enduring Freedom) in support of Combined/Joint Task Force 76, 10th Mountain Division (Light Infantry) and formed Task Force Eagle, the first US, Joint and Coalition Engineer Task Force in the CJOA. It was amended to correct the spelling of the Motto on 3 May 1935. 37th Engineer Combat Battalion . The 37th Engineer Battalion was first activated on 16 January 1918, as 1st Battalion, 37th Engineer Regiment, whose primary function was electrical and mechanical engineering. 16 August 1987 reactivated at Fort Bragg, North Carolina, and assigned to the 20th Engineer Brigade. For its performance, the battalion was awarded the Presidential Unit Citation and the French Croix de Guerre with Palm.[2]. 837th Engineer Battalion. On 5 June 2009 deployed to Iraq in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. TWS is the largest online community of Veterans existing today and is a powerful Veteran locator. 22 September 2002 deployed 20 soldiers from Vertical and Light Equipment platoons to Kuwait (Operation Enduring Freedom) in support of the Combined Joint Task Force at Camp Doha. The rock, taken from the arms of St. Mihiel, and the oak leaves, emblematic of the Meuse-Argonne, indicate the service of the organization in World War I. The Battalion included a Corps Airborne Engineer Company, which was a large company designed to augment divisional assets with light, air assault, and airborne operations. CSM Burleigh's previous assignments include: 37th Engineer Battalion, Fort Bragg; 2nd Engineer Battalion, Camp Castle, Korea; 307th . The rock, taken from the arms of St. Mihiel, and the oak leaves, emblematic of the Meuse-Argonne, indicate the service of the organization in World War I. It was redesignated for the 37th Engineer Regiment (Combat) on 27 September 1941. CSM Deibel has successfully held leadership positions at all levels from Team Leader to Squadron SGM. The 37th Engineer Battalion was reactivated in the 82d Airborne Division as part of the United States Army new BCT 2020 concept in which each BCT's Special Troops Battalions would be inactivated and reactivated as Brigade Engineer Battalions. Airborne combat engineer battalion in the United States Army, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 82nd Airborne Division, Military units and formations in North Carolina, Engineer battalions of the United States Army, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License, Operation Iraqi Freedom "Liberation of Iraq", Operation Enduring Freedom "Consolidation I", Operation Iraqi Freedom "National Resolution". [citation needed], The 37th Engineer Battalion was first activated on 16 January 1918, as 1st Battalion, 37th Engineer Regiment, whose primary function was electrical and mechanical engineering. CSM Deibels awards and decorations include the Bronze Star Medal (4), Distinguished Meritorious Service Medal (1), Meritorious Service Medal (2), Joint Service Commendation Medal (1), Army Commendation Medal (3), Army Achievement Medal (9), Army Good Conduct Medal (7), National Defense Service Medal, Afghanistan Campaign Medal-Campaign Star (1), Iraq Campaign Medal with Arrow Head Device, Iraq Campaign Medal-Campaign Star (4), Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, NCO Professional Development Ribbon (5), Army Service Ribbon, Overseas Service Ribbon (3), Joint Meritorious Unit Award, Meritorious Unit Commendation, Master Parachutist Badge, Path Finder Badge, Air Assault Badge, Venezuelan Parachutist Badge, Italian Parachutist Badge, Irish Defense Forces Parachutist Badge, Royal Austrian Parachutist Badge, Combat Action Badge, and recipient of the Bronze Order of the De Fleury Medal. The Battalion lost First Sergeant Christopher C. Rafferty in support of (Operation Enduring Freedom). 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