Oregon National Guard Soldiers Prepare For Deployment To Africa
- 05/02/26
WARRENTON, Ore. – A mobilization ceremony for the Oregon Army National Guard’s 442nd Engineer Utilities Detachment (EUD) will be held at Camp Rilea Armed Forces Training Center, near Warrenton, Oregon, at 10:30 a.m., May 3, 2026, as Soldiers prepare for a year-long mobilization.
The unit, composed of U.S. Army Engineers, will be mobilized as part of the Combined Joint Task Force – Horn of Africa (CJTF-HOA) and will provide vertical and horizontal construction support to military installations throughout the Horn of Africa.
CJTF-HOA conducts operations to enhance partner capabilities, promote regional stability, dissuade conflict, and protect U.S. and coalition interests.
“Our Soldiers have trained hard for this mission and are ready to serve. We are proud to represent Oregon and our nation and look forward to making a meaningful contribution throughout the Horn of Africa,” said Maj. Emilie Anderson, Commander of the 442nd EUD.
The 442nd EUD is part of the larger 1240th Engineer Battalion, headquartered in Salem, Oregon. Attendance for this event is reserved for service members, their families, and invited guests.
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Oregon National Guard Soldiers Prepare For Deployment To Africa
- 05/02/26
WARRENTON, Ore. – A mobilization ceremony for the Oregon Army National Guard’s 442nd Engineer Utilities Detachment (EUD) will be held at Camp Rilea Armed Forces Training Center, near Warrenton, Oregon, at 10:30 a.m., May 3, 2026, as Soldiers prepare for a year-long mobilization.
The unit, composed of U.S. Army Engineers, will be mobilized as part of the Combined Joint Task Force – Horn of Africa (CJTF-HOA) and will provide vertical and horizontal construction support to military installations throughout the Horn of Africa.
CJTF-HOA conducts operations to enhance partner capabilities, promote regional stability, dissuade conflict, and protect U.S. and coalition interests.
“Our Soldiers have trained hard for this mission and are ready to serve. We are proud to represent Oregon and our nation and look forward to making a meaningful contribution throughout the Horn of Africa,” said Maj. Emilie Anderson, Commander of the 442nd EUD.
The 442nd EUD is part of the larger 1240th Engineer Battalion, headquartered in Salem, Oregon. Attendance for this event is reserved for service members, their families, and invited guests.
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