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56th Infantry Brigade Combat Tea... - (11-04-2008)
56th Infantry Brigade Combat Team Soldiers gather in front of the Texas National Guard “T patch” ... (4 images)

56th Infantry Brigade Combat Tea... - (11-04-2008)
A 56th Brigade Combat Team leader and an interpreter conduct an assistance visit with a “local Sh... (5 images)

Improvised Explosive Device Trai... - (10-09-2008)
A simulated rocket propelled grenade flies toward a vehicle convoy during an improvised explosive... (2 images)

Suppressive Fire - (10-09-2008)
A 56th Infantry Brigade Combat Team Soldier provides suppressive fire during urban operations tra... (1 images)

56th IBCT Trains at Fort Stewart... - (09-26-2008)
Sgt. Mark Hampton, Troop B, 1st Squadron, 124th Cavalry Regiment provides security during base de... (5 images)

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News Stories

56th Infantry Brigade Combat Team Cases Colors, Departs for Iraq

Nearly 3,500 Soldiers from the 56th Infantry Brigade Combat Team of the Texas National Guard stood at attention on Fort Stewart’s Cottrell Field Saturday, Nov. 2, 2008, as the unit’s colors were cased marking the end of post-mobilization training and the start of the unit’s movement into Iraq to support Operation Iraqi Freedom.
(11/3/08)

56th Infantry Brigade Combat Team, Ready for Combat

Soldiers from the Texas National Guard 56th Infantry Brigade Combat Team (IBCT) are nearing the end of post-mobilization training at Fort Stewart, Ga. Training is scheduled to conclude in early November setting the stage for the 56th IBCT deployment this fall as part of Operation Iraqi Freedom.
(10/20/08)

56th IBCT Prepares To Defeat Improvised Explosive Devices

Before deploying to Operation Iraqi Freedom, the brave young men and women of the 56th Infantry Brigade Combat Team are training to mitigate the many risks associated with bringing stability to the people of Iraqi. A key part of that training includes defeating improvised explosive devices.

(09/30/08)

56th Infantry Brigade Combat Team Continues Training For Combat

Approximately 3500 Soldiers from the Texas National Guard 56th Infantry Brigade Combat Team continue preparing for deployment to Iraq this fall.

(09/30/08)

Soldiers Donate to Liberty Regional Medical Center

Eight members of the motorcycle riding group, dedicated to community service and to mentoring fellow riders, joined representatives from Liberty Regional to present the check to the hospital.
(09/8/08)

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56th Infantry Brigade Combat Team Casing Ceremony

B-roll of a Casing Ceremony at Fort Stewart. Scenes include the outdoor ceremony and sound bites from speeches. Produced by Marc Young.