26th Maneuver Enhancement Brigade
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The 26th Maneuver Enhancement Brigade ("Yankee"[1]) is a combat support brigade of the United States Army. Its headquarters is maintained by the Massachusetts Army National Guard. It draws its lineage from the Headquarters Company 26th Infantry Division.
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26th Maneuver Enhancement Brigade | |
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Active | 1 September 2008 – |
Country | United States of America |
Branch | Army National Guard |
Type | Maneuver enhancement |
Size | Brigade |
Garrison/HQ | Natick, Massachusetts |
Nickname(s) | Yankee (Special Designation)[1] |
Motto(s) | First to Fight |
Colors | Blue and White |
Engagements | Operation Enduring Freedom |
Commanders | |
Current commander | Colonel Shawn C. Cody |
Command Sergeant Major | Command Sergeant Major CSM Sean Ready |
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However, most of the history of the current 26th MEB stems from the 26th Infantry Division. The 26th Division served in World Wars I and II and was recreated in the Massachusetts Army National Guard after being released from active duty on 13 November 1946.