History of the Company B, 1109th Theater Aviation Sustainment Maintenance Group

February 20, 2025

Hawaii Army National Guard, Capt. Linsey L. Alcantara, the commander assigned to Bravo Company, 1109th Theater Aviation Sustainment Maintenance Group (TASMG), 103rd Troop Command, gives a brief during the Philip A. Connelly competition at Pearl City, Hawaii, June 2, 2022. The competition includes all aspects of food preparation, safe execution, and sanitation. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Spc. Bethany Cravalho)

Co. B, 1109^th TASMG

Company B, 1109^th Theater Aviation Sustainment Maintenance Group

The lineage of 1109^thTheater Aviation Sustainment Maintenance Group (1109^th TASMG) traces back to May 1775, originally organized in Norwich, Conn., as the Norwich Light Infantry, that was part of the 20^th Regiment of the Connecticut Militia. Over the centuries, it underwent numerous redesignations and transformations, serving in major conflicts including the Revolutionary War, Civil War, World War II and the Global War on Terrorism. The unit has earned several prestigious decorations, including the Presidential Unit Citation, the Meritorious Unit Commendation and the Philippine Presidential Unit Citation for its service.

In modern times, the unit’s heritage continues through its evolution from artillery and transportation roots into a critical aviation sustainment unit. In fiscal year 2012, Company B, 1109^th TASMG, joined the 103^rd Troop Command of the Hawai‘i Army National Guard at the Waiawa Armory in Pearl City, Hawaii. From its inception, Co. B, 1109^th TASMG has served as a critical sustainment element within the larger aviation support framework.

In 2019 and 2020, Co. B, 1109^th TASMG took part in annual training alongside a WARTRACE unit in Groton, Conn. During the COVID-19 pandemic, Soldiers provided logistical support to Task Force QRF and Task Force Maui. Co. B, 1109^th TASMG played a key role in operations on Maui, where they performed critical vehicle repairs and maintenance to support pandemic response logistics.

Co. B, 1109^th TASMG remained engaged in community support as well. In 2021, soldiers participated in a statewide blood drive in Honolulu to help address local shortages. In 2022 the unit demonstrated excellence in field food service by competing in the prestigious Philip A. Connelly competition. Their performance showcased top-tier execution of military culinary operations, including proper setup, food preparation and sanitation.

In 2023 and 2024, the Maintenance and Medical sections supported major training events at the Joint Readiness Training Center in Fort Johnson, La. In June 2024, the Distribution Section conducted a 40-hour Combat Lifesaver course at Waiawa Armory, certifying 20 soldiers from across the 103^rd Troop Command. That same month, the Maintenance section completed its annual maintenance requirements, ensuring operational readiness and equipment functionality.

Co. B, 1109^th TASMG, remains a mission-critical component of Hawai‘i’s aviation sustainment capability. Through its diverse logistical, medical, and maintenance functions, the unit continues to support both state and national objectives with professionalism, adaptability and excellence.

Company B, 1109th Theater Aviation Sustainment Maintenance Group Chronological History

Company B, 1109^th Theater Aviation Support Maintenance Ground Company is the newest unit to the 103^rd. They are located at the Waiawa Armory. They provide medical services operations up to level II support, food service operations, distribution which consist of petroleum issue and water purification, and ground maintenance airfield support operations.
– 2012 Annual Report pp. 9

The aviation support unit is headquartered in Waiawa, Hawaii. Its mission is to mobilize and deploy assets in order to provide direct and habitual combat service support to the Theater Aviation Sustainment Maintenance Group.
– 2013 Annual Report pp. 11

The aviation support unit is headquartered in Waiawa, Hawaii. Its mission is to mobilize and deploy assets in order to provide direct and habitual combat service support to the Theater Aviation Sustainment Maintenance Group.
– 2014 Annual Report pp. 12

The aviation support unit is headquartered in Waiawa, Hawaii. Its mission is to mobilize and deploy assets in order to provide direct and habitual combat service support to the Theater Aviation Sustainment Maintenance Group.
– 2015 Annual Report pp. 12

The aviation support unit is headquartered in Waiawa, Oahu, and is commanded by Cpt. Shannon M. Ellis. Its mission is to mobilize and deploy worldwide to provide direct and habitual combat service support to the Theater Aviation Sustainment Maintenance Group.
– 2019 Annual Report pp. 13

The aviation support unit is headquartered in Waiawa, Oahu, and is commanded by Capt. Shannon M. Ellis. Its mission is to mobilize and deploy worldwide to provide direct and habitual combat service support to the Theater Aviation Sustainment Maintenance Group. In FY20:

Conducted 2019 annual training with WARTRACE unit in Groton, CT in July 2019.

Provided personnel support to Task Force QRF and Task Force Maui in support of the State of Hawai‘i’s COVID-19 response.

– 2020 Annual Report pp. 15

MAY 2020 Co B 1109^th TASMG, played a key role during COVID-19 operations in Kihei, Maui. The Soldiers worked to troubleshoot and repair a heavy expanded mobility tactical truck, conduct annual services, replace transmissions, and conduct maintenance operations.

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Staff Sgt. Richard Akana and Sgt. Raymond Domingo, both Wheeled Vehicle Mechanics with Bravo Company, 1109th Theater Aviation Sustainment Maintenance Group, 103rd Troop Command, Hawaii Army National Guard work together to troubleshoot and repair a Heavy Expanded Mobility Tactical Truck on the island of Maui during COVID-19 operations, Kihei, Hawaii, May 9, 2020. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Sgt. 1st Class Theresa Gualdarama)

12 JUN 2021 During a collaborative blood drive event held in Honolulu, Soldiers from the Co B 1109^th TASMG actively participated in the effort to address blood shortages in the state.

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Hawaii Army National Guard (HIARNG) Soldier Spc. Florani Camacho, an Automated Logistical Specialist with Bravo Company, 1109th Theater Aviation Sustainment Maintenance Group prepares to get blood drawn during the blood drive, Honolulu, Hawaii, June 12, 2021. Soldiers volunteer in support of the event driven by the HIARNG, the Hawaii Building & Construction Trades Council and the Blood Bank of Hawaii. (U.S. Army National Guard Photo by Spc. Mariah-Alexsandra Manandic-Kapu)

02-03 JUN 2022 Co B 1109^th TASMG participated in the Philip A. Connelly competition held in Pearl City. The company demonstrated excellence in military food service operations, including timed setup of cooking and sanitation stations, food preparation, and adherence to safety and sanitation standards.

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Commanded by Capt. Cliff Yim and 1st Sgt. Eunjin Chang. It is located at Waiawa Armory, Pearl City. Its mission is to mobilize and deploy worldwide to provide direct and habitual combat service support to the Theater Aviation Sustainment Maintenance Group, and on order, provides NGCS. Co. B, 1109 TASMG’s current mission essential tasks are to provide ground logistic support to include ground equipment maintenance, medical, and distribution.

Co. B, 1109 TASMG Maintenance and Medical Section: Provided sustainment support as an exercise support group at the JRTC in Fort Johnson, La. from July 7 to Aug. 6, 2023.

Co. B, 1109 TASMG Distribution Section: Combat lifesaver training was held at the Waiawa Armory in Pearl City from June 10 to 14, 2024. 20 service members from multiple 103rd TC units were trained and qualified for the 40hrs Combat Lifesaver.

Co. B, 1109 TASMG Maintenance Section: The Co. B, 1109 TASMG Maintenance Section completed its annual maintenance requirement at the conclusion of AT 2024 on June 17, 2024 at the Wai‘awa Armory in Pearl City.

– 2024 Annual Report pp. 26

Company B, 1109th Theater Aviation Sustainment Maintenance Group Leadership

2010-present

2019 – 2020 Maj. Manuel Llanes
2023 – 2024 Capt. Cliff Yim

Last updated April 2025

Company B, 1109th Theater Aviation Sustainment Maintenance Group Lineage and Honors

Organized in May 1775 in the Connecticut Militia at Norwich as the Norwich Light Infantry, an element of the 20^th Regiment

Converted and redesignated 25 June 1847 as Artillery Company A, 3^d Regiment, Connecticut Volunteer Militia

Mustered into Federal service 14 May 1861 at Hartford as Company D, 3^d Connecticut Volunteer Infantry Regiment; mustered out of Federal service 12 August 1861 at Hartford

Reorganized and redesignated 6 March 1862 as Light Infantry Company B, 3^d Regiment

(Connecticut Volunteer Militia redesignated 6 July 1865 as the Connecticut National Guard)

Expanded 14 August-10 September 1865 to form Companies B and C, 3^dRegiment (Company B – hereafter separate lineage)

Company C, 3^d Regiment, mustered into Federal service 22 June 1898 at Niantic as Company C, 3^dConnecticut Volunteer Infantry; mustered out of Federal service 20 March 1899 at Savannah, Georgia, and resumed state status as Company C, 3^d Regiment

Redesignated 5 October 1903 as Company C, 3^d Infantry Regiment

Converted and redesignated 14 December 1907 as the 5^th Company, Coast Artillery Corps

Mustered into Federal service 25 July 1917 at Norwich; drafted into Federal service 5 August 1917

Reorganized and redesignated 31 August 1917 as the 34^th Company, Coast Defenses ofLong Island Sound

Redesignated 13 April 1918 as the 13^th Company, Coast Defenses of Long Island Sound

Demobilized 16 December 1918 at Fort Terry, New York

Reorganized and Federally recognized 25 May 1921 in the Connecticut National Guard at Norwich as Headquarters Detachment and Combat Train, 1^st Battalion, 192^d Artillery (Coast Artillery Corps)

Reorganized and redesignated 3 November 1921 as Headquarters Detachment andCombat Train, 1^stBattalion, 192^d Field Artillery, an element of the 43^d Division

Reorganized and redesignated 1 July 1940 as Headquarters Battery, 1^st Battalion, 192^d Field Artillery

Inducted into Federal service 24 February 1941 at Norwich

Reorganized and redesignated 19 February 1942 as Headquarters Battery, 2^dBattalion, 203^d Field Artillery, and relieved from assignment to the 43^dDivision

Reorganized and redesignated 1 March 1943 as Headquarters Battery, 963^dField Artillery Battalion

Inactivated 28 November 1945 at Camp Kilmer, New Jersey

Reorganized and Federally recognized 16 September 1947 at Norwich as Headquarters Battery, 745^thAntiaircraft Artillery Gun Battalion

Ordered into active Federal service 14 August 1950 at Norwich; released 13 April 1952 fromactive Federal service and reverted to state control

Redesignated 1 October 1953 as Headquarters Battery, 745^thAntiaircraft Artillery Battalion

Converted and redesignated 1 May 1959 as Company B, 162^d Transportation Battalion

Consolidated 1 September 1961 with the 248^th Engineer Company (see ANNEX 1) and consolidated unit redesignated as the 1110^th Transportation Company

Reorganized and redesignated 16 December 1967 as the 1^st Platoon, 1109^th Transportation Company; on 1 March 1972 as Detachment 1, 1109^th Transportation Company

Converted and redesignated 1 August 1979 as Detachment 1, Groton Connecticut Army Aviation Classification and Repair Depot, a Table of Distribution and Allowances unit

Reorganized and redesignated 1 May 1991 as Detachment 1, 1109^th Aviation Classification and Repair Activity Depot

Ordered into active Federal Service 3 February 2003 at Norwich; released from active Federal service 2 February 2004 and reverted to state control

Ordered into active Federal service 14 May 2008 at Norwich

Consolidated 1 September 2008 with the 1109^th Aviation Classification and Repair Activity Depot (see ANNEX 2); consolidated unit designated as the 1109^th Aviation Classification andRepair Activity Depot, and location changed to Groton

Released from active Federal service 16 June 2009 and reverted to state control

Reorganized and redesignated 1 March 2012 in the Connecticut Army National Guard as the 1109^th Aviation Group, a Table of Organization and Equipment unit

Ordered into active Federal service 18 June 2012 at Groton

Location changed 1 March 2013 to Niantic

Released from active Federal service 22 July 2013 and reverted to state control

Location changed 19 September 2014 to Groton

Organized 27 March 1902 in the Connecticut National Guard at New London as the 1^st Company, Coast Artillery Corps

Mustered into Federal service 25 July 1917 at New London; drafted into Federal service 5 August 1917

Reorganized and redesignated 31 August 1917 as the 32^d Company, Coast Defenses of Long Island Sound; on 13 April 1918 as the 7^th Company, Coast Defenses of Long Island Sound

Demobilized 16 December 1918 at Fort Terry, New York

Reorganized and Federally recognized 29 March 1921 in the Connecticut National Guard at New London as Headquarters Battery, 192^d Artillery (Coast Artillery Corps)

Reorganized and redesignated 3 November 1921 as Headquarters Battery, 192^d Field Artillery, an element of the 43^d Division

Inducted into Federal service 24 February 1941 at New London

Converted and redesignated 19 February 1942 as the Pioneer Company, 643^d Tank Destroyer Battalion, and relieved from assignment to the 43^d Division

Reorganized and redesignated 29 July 1942 as the Reconnaissance Company, 643^d Tank Destroyer Battalion

Inactivated 21 December 1943 at Camp Gruber, Oklahoma

Activated 22 February 1945 in France

Inactivated 6 November 1945 at Camp San Luis Obispo, California

Reorganized and Federally recognized 23 October 1947 at New London as Battery C, 745^th Antiaircraft Artillery Gun Battalion

Ordered into active Federal service 14 August 1950 at New London; released 13 April 1952 from active Federal service and reverted to state control

Redesignated 1 October 1953 as Battery C, 745^th AntiaircraftArtillery Battalion

Redesignated 1 November 1956 as Battery B, 238^th AntiaircraftArtillery Battalion

Reorganized and redesignated 1 May 1959 as Battery B, 2^d Gun Battalion, 192^dArtillery

Converted and redesignated 1 July 1961 as the 248^th Engineer Company

Organized and Federally recognized 11 May 1937 in the Connecticut National Guard at Groton as Company E, 118^th Quartermaster Regiment, an element of the 43^d Division

Inducted into Federal service 24 February 1941 at Groton

Reorganized and redesignated 19 February 1942 as the Maintenance Platoon, Headquarters Company, 118^th Quartermaster Battalion, an element of the 43^dInfantry Division

Reorganized and redesignated 18 August 1942 as the Ordnance Maintenance Platoon, Headquarters Company, 118^th Quartermaster Battalion

Reorganized and redesignated 12 January 1943 as the 743^d Ordnance Light Maintenance Company, an element of the 43^dInfantry Division

Inactivated 14 October 1945 at Camp Stoneman, California

Reorganized and Federally recognized 17 May 1948 at Groton as Battery B, 238^th Antiaircraft Artillery Gun Battalion

Ordered into active Federal service 14 August 1950 at Groton; released 13 June 1952 fromactive Federal service and reverted to state control

Redesignated 1 October 1953 as Battery B, 238^th Antiaircraft Artillery Battalion

Redesignated 1 November 1956 as Battery C, 745^th Antiaircraft Artillery Battalion

Converted and redesignated 1 May 1959 as Company A, 162^dTransportation Battalion

Reorganized and redesignated 1 September 1961 as the 1109^th Transportation Company

Location changed 9 September 1961 to New London and on 12 January 1962 to Groton

Consolidated 1 May 1963 with the 246^th Engineer Company (see ANNEX 3) and consolidated unit designated as the 1109^th Transportation Company; location concurrently changed to New London

Consolidated 1 August 1979 with Headquarters and Headquarters Detachment, 162^d Transportation Battalion (see ANNEX 4), and the 1111^th Supply Company (see ANNEX 5) and consolidated unit designated as the Groton Connecticut Army Aviation Classification and Repair Depot, a Table of Distribution and Allowances Unit

Ordered into active Federal service 13 February 1991 at New London

Redesignated 1 May 1991 as the 1109^th Army Aviation Classification and Repair Depot

Released 1 July 1991 from active Federal service and reverted to state control

Ordered into active Federal service 3 February 2003 at New London; released from active Federal service 2 February 2004 and reverted to state control

Ordered into active Federal service 14 May 2008 at New London

Organized 13 August 1942 in the Connecticut National Guard while in Federal service at Port Moresby, New Guinea, as Battery I, 208^th Coast Artillery

Reorganized and redesignated 15 May 1943 as Battery A, 238^th Antiaircraft Artillery Searchlight Battalion

Inactivated 21 April 1945 on Luzon, Philippine Islands

Reorganized and Federally recognized 13 April 1948 at Mystic as Battery A, 238^th Antiaircraft Artillery Gun Battalion

Ordered into active Federal service 14 August 1950 at Mystic; released 13 June 1952 from active Federal service and reverted to state control

Redesignated 1 October 1953 as Battery A, 238^th Antiaircraft Artillery Battalion

Reorganized and redesignated 1 May 1959 as Battery A, 2^d Gun Battalion, 192^d Artillery

Converted and redesignated 1 July 1961 as the 246^th Engineer Company

Location changed 12 January 1962 to New London

Organized and Federally recognized 1 May 1959 in the Connecticut Army National Guard at Groton as Headquarters and Service Company, 162^d Transportation Battalion

Reorganized and redesignated 1 September 1961 as Headquarters and Headquarters Detachment, 162^dTransportation Battalion

Location changed 9 September 1961 to New London, on 12 January 1962 to Groton, on 1 May 1963 to New London, and on 1 January 1965 to Groton

Reorganized and redesignated 16 December 1967 as Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 162^d Transportation Battalion, and location changed to New London

Reorganized and redesignated 1 March 1972 as Headquarters and Headquarters Detachment, 162^d Transportation Battalion

Organized and Federally recognized 1 May 1959 in the Connecticut Army National Guard at Niantic as Company C, 162^dTransportation Battalion

Reorganized and redesignated 1 September 1961 as the 1111^th Transportation Company

Location changed 9 September 1961 to New London

Converted and redesignated 16 December 1967 as the 1111^th Aircraft Supply Company

Redesignated 1 May 1972 as the 1111^th Supply Company

HOME STATION: Groton (less detachments at Pearl City, Hawaii and Morrisville, North Carolina)

CAMPAIGN PARTICIPATION CREDIT

Revolutionary War

New York 1776

Rhode Island 1777

Connecticut 1781

Civil War

Bull Run

World War II

Papua

Guadalcanal

New Guinea

Northern Solomons

Bismarck Archipelago

Luzon (with arrowhead)

Normandy

Northern France

Rhineland

Ardennes-Alsace

Central Europe

War on Terrorism

Global War on Terrorism

(additional campaigns to be determined)

DECORATIONS

Presidential Unit Citation (Army), Streamer embroidered PAPUA

Meritorious Unit Commendation (Army), Streamer embroidered LUZON

Philippine Presidential Unit Citation, Streamer embroidered 17 OCTOBER 1944 TO 4 JULY 1945

Last updated August 2019

Co. B, 1109th TASMG