“As we were wearing the 36 ID patch as part of the AUP when we deployed, the 36th Infantry Division patch rightfully became our combat patch. “By Army regulation, a Soldier's Former Wartime Service Shoulder Sleeve Insignia is the same as the Soldier's Shoulder Sleeve Insignia when he or she deployed,” explained Col. Many Soldiers and leaders of the Patriot Brigade felt a sense of pride at being part of this significant partnership. The Patriot Brigade is the first active duty brigade combat team to be awarded a National Guard patch as a combat patch under the Associated Unit Pilot, or AUP. “He is very proud that his son has deployed and followed his footsteps.” “I called my father, who is active duty army, and he said ‘welcome to the club’,” said Brown. I felt a sense of pride in what I have done.”īrown was so overjoyed by his accomplishment he phoned a loved one back home to share the significance of the ceremony. Dashon Brown, Headquarters and Headquarters Battery, 5-25 Field Artillery Regiment, 10th Mountain Division (LI) said, “I felt like I accomplished something that I know most people will never experience in their lifetime.
Brian Sullivan, commander, 3BCT during a ceremony held at their forward base in Iraq. The ‘Wartime Service Shoulder Sleeve Insignia’ was presented to the troops of 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 10th Mountain Division (LI) by Col. IRAQ-Soldiers serving with The Patriot Brigade in Iraq have been awarded their combat patch – marking their first deployment to a combat zone.
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