Signal battalion unveils new building

By Sharilyn Wells
Paraglide

April 7, 2011

	Photo by Sharilyn Wells/Paraglide Retired Maj. Gen. James D. Bryan, right, former commander of the 112th Signal Battalion, talks with artist Stuart Brown about the painting Brown dedicated to the signal Soldiers, commemorating the 25th anniversary of the re-activation of the 112th Signal Battalion.

Retired Maj. Gen. James D. Bryan, former commander of the 112th Signal Battalion, cut the ceremonial ribbon to the unit’s new building, Mar. 24, signifying the growth and success of the signal battalion.
Commemorating the 25th anniversary of the re-activation of the 112th Signal Bn., the new building and a painting dedication ceremony was unveiled to honor both old and new Soldiers of the battalion.

The 61,000 square foot building will be used for a combination of the battalion and company operations center that includes a headquarters with classrooms and a network operations facility. Costing over $12 million, the building also includes four company areas with their respective areas of operation. In addition to the building, a deployment equipment storage facility was built to facilitate the many deployments the Soldiers of the 112th will look forward to in the near future.

“This battalion started with just an idea from past Soldiers and has moved into what it is today,” said Lt. Col. Charles Daly, commander of the 112th. “This building signifies the growth and the continuous success of this battalion. We will continue to support our forces with the best communication technology out there.”

Along with the building dedication, the Shadow Warrior Association asked artist Stuart Brown to paint a limited edition piece of art that captures both the past and present of the battalion. The Shadow Warrior Association is a non-profit, private organization created to honor the history and legacy of the 112th Signal Bn.

The painting traces the unit’s lineage from World War II to today’s operations as the 112th Signal Bn. continues its tradition of excellence as the Army’s only airborne signal unit, that provides support to special operations forces worldwide.

“One thing I realized as I created this piece, is that although technology has moved on, the responsibility and duty that you carry has pretty much stayed the same,” said Brown. “Because of that, you have my utmost appreciation and gratitude.”

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