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COLUMBIA, S.C. -- The South Carolina National Guard announces U.S. Army Lt. Col. Kevin Berry as the next commander of the 117th Engineer Brigade, South Carolina Army National Guard, headquartered in Newberry, South Carolina.
Berry will serve as the second commander for the unit since its activation in 2019, taking command from U.S. Army Col. James Fowler. The brigade serves as the headquarters for the 122nd Engineer Battalion, the 178th Engineer Battalion, and the 710th Explosive Hazardous Coordination Cell.
“I am honored to be selected to serve with and lead some of the best Soldiers and phenomenal engineers in the U.S. Army,” said Berry.
Prior to his selection as the 117th Engineer Brigade commander, Berry served as the deputy commander for the 218th Maneuver Enhancement Brigade, headquartered in Charleston, South Carolina. He was commissioned in the South Carolina Army National Guard in May 1996 and has held various company and battalion assignments in the 122nd and 178th engineer battalions, including serving as the commander of the 178th Engineer Battalion. Berry has deployed twice in support of Operation Enduring Freedom in Afghanistan.
“Being a part of the engineering community and the 218th brigade during my career I have often responded to natural disasters on state active duty...and I feel I have been able to give back and directly serve residents of our community,” said Berry.
The 117th Engineer Brigade plans, integrates, and directs the execution of engineering missions conducted by three mission tailored engineer battalions. The brigade provides technical and tactical guidance and command and control to teams, companies, and battalions.
The official change of command ceremony will take place later this year at a date to be determined. Berry is from Orangeburg, South Carolina and currently resides in Mount Pleasant.
| Date Taken: | 04.02.2021 |
| Date Posted: | 04.02.2021 10:59 |
| Story ID: | 392933 |
| Location: | COLUMBIA, SOUTH CAROLINA, US |
| Hometown: | MOUNT PLEASANT, SOUTH CAROLINA, US |
| Hometown: | NEWBERRY, SOUTH CAROLINA, US |
| Hometown: | ORANGEBURG, SOUTH CAROLINA, US |
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