249TH ENGINEER BATTALION: TRADITIONS BEING MADE

摘要

The 249th Engineer Battalion (Prime Power) is a decorated unit with a storied history going back to World War II. Participating in four major campaigns across Europe, the battalion was cited in the Belgian Army Order of the Day for actions in the Ardennes in Alsace. Since the 1990s, the Black Lions of the 249th have been identified as the Army's prime electrical power experts working under the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. The mission of the 249th includes prime power generation; transformer, relay, and circuit breaker inspection, analysis, testing, and maintenance; electrical requirements and battle damage assessments; technical support; and support to the Federal Emergency Management Agency and the National Response Framework. In essence, if it has to do with electrical power, the Army and the Corps of Engineers look to the Soldiers of the 249th to provide expertise. From war in Afghanistan to support for Hurricanes Harvey, Irma, and Maria, the 249th has been there. As prime power specialists, the men and women of the 249th stand ready to provide electrical power support worldwide at a moment's notice.