(KNSI) – The Minnesota National Guard will hold a ribbon-cutting ceremony for its newly remodeled armory in Brainerd. The grand opening is Friday afternoon.
According to a press release, renovations to the 38,500 square foot facility include a hybrid heat pump mechanical system, efficient LED lighting, and a solar panel field.
“The remodeled Brainerd Armory is a quality, eco-friendly building that will enhance training, bring new capabilities to the area, and contribute to the mission readiness of the Soldiers in the local unit,” said Army Lt. Col. Troy Fink, Construction and Facilities Management Officer for the Minnesota National Guard.
The armory is home to the 1st Battalion, 194th Armor Regiment, and includes a Bataan Memorial Museum. According to the National Guard, the 194th Tank Battalion was ordered to the Philippines just months before the attack on Pearl Harbor. Of the 64 men from the tank company that left Brainerd, three were killed in action, and 29 died as POWs. The remaining 32 survived captivity.
Officials say the 1st Battalion, 194th Armor Regiment draws their lineage from the original 194th Tank Battalion.
The Grand Opening Ceremony is Friday at 1 p.m. at the Brainerd Armory, 1115 Wright St, Brainerd, MN. The Brainerd Armory was initially built in October of 1989.
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