2006 WVNG Annual Report PDF - West Virginia Army National Guard

West Virginia National Guard Annual Report 2006The 771st also conducted a very successful multi-echelon training event at Camp Dawson.The Headquarters Detachment, 153rd PA Detachment, 249th Army Band and the 1257th RearDetachment conducted a Field Training Exercise (FTX) that focused on battle staff functions,individual weapons qualification and warrior tasks.In October the Public Affairs Detachment transformed from a detachment of the Ohio NationalGuard's 196th PAD to the 153rd PAD. This is significant in that the 153rd PAD is now anorganic detachment command in the West Virginia National Guard.In November the 1257th Transportation Company returned from a 12- month deployment toIraq. While deployed the 1257th was charged with the security of Life Support Area (LSA)Anaconda. This diverse mission included controlling all traffic onto the LSA through a designatedEntry Control Point, as well as providing perimeter security for an adjacent SpecialForces Operating Base. The unit performed their mission flawlessly.The 771st also enjoyed great success in conducting rear detachment operations for the1257th. The 1257th Rear continued to recruit and train Soldiers in support of the deployedcompany. Their efforts resulted in accession of an additional 70 Soldiers to reconstitute thecompany upon the unit's return.Throughout this year of significant challenges the 771st has experienced exceptional growth inunit strength and Soldier retention. The Battalion currently stands at 540 Soldiers assigned for124 percent of authorized strength.53