"The 63d Expeditionary Signal Battalion is headquartered and located on Fort Gordon, Georgia and is a subordinate unit of the 35th Theater Tactical Signal Brigade. On order, 63d Expeditionary Signal Battalion rapidly deploys worldwide to Engineer, Install, Operate, Maintain, and Defend the LandWarNet in support of Full Spectrum Operations." [1]
The Battalion's motto "From the Beginning!" comes from its involvement at the start of US operations in World War Two.[2]
Deployments[]
The Battalion has deployed Soldiers through its history to Europe and Asia. Most recently, in December 2012 Soldiers deployed to Asia.[3]
| 63rd Expeditionary Signal Battalion | |
|---|---|
| Active | July 1940 intermittently until September 1977, October 1984 till present |
| Country | United States |
| Allegiance | United States Army |
| Branch | Signal Corps (United States Army) |
| Type | Signal Battalion |
| Size | Battalion |
| Part of | 35th Signal Brigade (United States) |
| Motto(s) | From the Beginning! |
| Commanders | |
| Lieutenant Colonel (LTC) | Michael P. Martel |
References[]
- ↑ http://www.signal.army.mil/63sig/ Retrieved on 2013-03-01.
- ↑ http://www.signal.army.mil/63sig/History.htm/ Retrieved on 2013-03-01.
- ↑ http://www.armedforces.com/63rd-signal-battalion-soldiers-deploy/ Retrieved on 2013-03-01.
External References[]
http://www.dvidshub.net/image/780174/63rd-signal-battalion-conducts-change-command
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