1889th Regional Support Group

1889th Regional Support Group
Active2010-present
CountryUnited States
BranchNational Guard
RoleSupport
SizeGroup (Brigade)
Garrison/HQSilver Bow Readiness Center, Butte, Montana
MottoRaise The Colors
Commanders
Notable
commanders
COL Trenton Gibson
Insignia
1889th RSG DUI

The 1889th Regional Support Group is a unit of the Montana National Guard stationed at the Silver Bow Readiness Center, Butte, Montana since 2010.[1][2] The unit deployed in 2023 in support of the Global War on Terror as part of Operation Inherent Resolve, and was awarded the Meritorious Unit Commendation for its service.[3]

Subordinate Units

  • 1063rd Support Maintenance Company[4]
    • Det 1, 1063rd Support Maintenance Company
    • Det 2, 1063rd Support Maintenance Company
  • 443rd Signal Support Company
  • 260th Engineer Support Company
    • Det 1, 260th Engineer Support Company
    • Det 2, 260th Engineer Support Company
  • 484th Military Police Company
    • Det 1, 484th Military Police Company

Operation Inherent Resolve

Since 2014, the United States, United Kingdom, and a coalition of other nations have supported the efforts of local allies to defeat ISIS in Iraq, Syria, and Libya. In 2023, the Unit was called up to support the Operation by assuming command and control over several support bases in Iraq, Syria, and Kuwait.[3][5] In this role, the unit provided logistical and security coordination for coalition forces.[6]

The unit returned to the United States in 2024.

References

  1. ^ Margolis, Josh (2025-01-25). "Montana Army National Guard Silver Bow Readiness Center holds grand opening". KECI. Retrieved 2025-11-04.
  2. ^ "U.S. ARMY 1889TH REGIONAL SUPPORT GROUP PATCH (SSI)". The Salute Uniforms. Retrieved July 17, 2025.
  3. ^ a b "Montana Army National Guard unit honored for exceptional service in Middle East". KECI. Retrieved 2025-11-04.
  4. ^ Hagan, Patti (April 29, 2015). "1889th Regional Support Group". Montana Enlisted Association of the National Guard.
  5. ^ Taylor, Joee (2023-08-08). "Soldiers deploy in support of Operation Inherent Resolve". NonStop Local Montana. Retrieved 2025-11-04.
  6. ^ "Montana National Guard's 1889th RSG Gets Big Honor For Recent Middle East Duty". Cat Country 102.9. 2025-07-23. Retrieved 2025-11-04.