30th Armored Brigade Combat Team
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The 30th Armored Brigade Combat Team (30th ABCT[2] or "Old Hickory")[1] is a modular heavy brigade of the United States Army National Guard. 30th ABCT relieved 3rd ABCT/4ID in Kuwait, 1 November 2019.[3] They returned to the U.S. in September 2020 and were replaced by the 2nd ABCT/1AD.
30th Armored Brigade Combat Team | |
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Active | 1973–present |
Country | United States |
Branch | United States Army |
Type | Armored Brigade Combat Team |
Role | Mechanized Infantry |
Size | Brigade |
Garrison/HQ | Clinton, North Carolina |
Nickname(s) | Old Hickory (special designation)[1] |
Engagements | Iraq War
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Commanders | |
Current commander | COL Paul W Hollenack |
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The unit is composed of units from North Carolina, South Carolina and West Virginia. It was formed from the remains of the downsized 30th Infantry Division of World War II fame. It was nicknamed the "Old Hickory" brigade, in honor of Andrew Jackson, due to the original division being composed of National Guard units from areas where he lived.[4]