Photo By Sgt. Wesley Riley | U.S Army Col. Robbie Felcio, the commander for the 130th Maneuver Enhancement Brigade,...... read more read more
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On October 4th, approximately 150 North Carolina National Guardsmen from the 130th Maneuver Enhancement Brigade (MEB) began preparations for a 13-month Title 10 federal active-duty mobilization. Their mission is to support the U.S. Customs and Border Protection operations at the nation’s southern border in Texas.
The 130th MEB can date its history as far back as 1861, when its parent unit, the 1st Regiment North Carolina Volunteers, was first constituted. On March 6, 1911, the unit was officially organized under the NCNG in Charlotte as Company D (Hornets’ Nest Rifles), 1st Regiment of Infantry. Since then, the unit has participated in campaigns in World War I, WWII, the Korean War, Operation Iraqi Freedom, and Operation Enduring Freedom.
“We are here today to recognize the mobilization of the 130th Maneuver Enhancement Brigade as we prepare to answer our nation’s call,” said Colonel Robbie Felicio, the commander of the 130th Maneuver Enhancement Brigade. “This mission is historic, and it is exactly the kind of mission the National Guard was built for. Protecting our nation is one of our top priorities—and it is in our very name: the National Guard.”
This mobilization is part of a directive coordinated by the Department of War as a means of enhancing security along the southern border. It is a routine rotation in support of the Department of Homeland Security, and not the first such mission for the 130th MEB. From October 2023 to 2024, the 514th Military Police Company, a subordinate unit of the 130th MEB, participated in similar operations under Joint Task Force-North, supporting the Del Rio Customs and Border Protection sector.
“Our mission, in partnership with federal agencies, will be to defend and safeguard the territorial integrity of the United States and achieve 100% operational control of our assigned sectors of the southern border,” said Felicio.
The history of Task Force Southern Border traces back to the early 2000s, when it operated under the name Joint Task Force-North. In response to evolving national security priorities and recent executive orders, a more unified and comprehensive approach to securing the southern border was adopted. As a result, Task Force Southern Border was formally established in March 2025, with the headquarters element provided by the 10th Mountain Division. In coordination with supporting brigades, including the 130th Maneuver Enhancement Brigade, Task Force Southern Border is responsible for securing approximately 2,000 miles of the U.S.-Mexico border, stretching from California to Texas.
“… this team is formed, trained, and we will succeed. The 130th Maneuver Enhancement Brigade has always lived up to its reputation, and this deployment will be no different,” said Felicio
| Date Taken: | 10.04.2025 |
| Date Posted: | 10.09.2025 13:56 |
| Story ID: | 550094 |
| Location: | CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA, US |
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