110th Multifunctional Medica Battalion cases colors, deactivates [Image 5 of 5]

LINCOLN, NEBRASKA, UNITED STATES

12.14.2019

Photo by Staff Sgt. Anna Pongo 

Joint Force Headquarters - Nebraska National Guard

Soldiers with the Nebraska Army National Guard's 110th Multifunctional Medical Battalion gathered one last time for the official Casing of the Colors ceremony, signifying the deactivation of the unit, Dec. 14, at Army Aviation Support Facility No. 1, in Lincoln. "The 110th has served off and on for the last 103 years for Nebraska and the nation," said Lt. Col. Reuben Rieke, battalion commander. "It’s really the most awarded battalion in the Nebraska history. They have served in every major theater. "With it's century-long history dating back to 1917, the unit participated in World War I, World War II and the War on Terrorism, including two mobilizations to Iraq in 2003 and 2007-2008. Many of the Soldiers from those last two deployments were welcomed back at the casing ceremony. “The success of this unit I think has been mostly because of the work ethic and drive of the Soldiers," said Command Sgt. Maj. Richard Schneider, the battalion's senior noncomissioned officer. "You can’t tell them no. You can't tell them they’re not going to accomplish something. They’re going to take care of people, take care of their job and take care of each other.” While the battalion cased its colors as part of a total force restructuring in the state, many are optimistic this isn't an official farewell for the medical battalion. "It has come and gone several times since the early 1900s," said Col. Gary Ropers, 92nd Troop Command commander. "So don’t be surprised if in the next 15 to 20 years, we are coming together again and standing the 110th up again."(Nebraska National Guard photo by Sgt. Anna Pongo)

• Date Taken: 12.14.2019
• Date Posted: 07.27.2022 12:52
• Photo ID: 7338745
• VIRIN: 191214-Z-OD139-393
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• Location: LINCOLN, NEBRASKA, US