NEWS | Nov. 27, 2023

Utah National Guard 115th Engineer Facility Detachment will provide base facilities management and planning support in Kuwait

PRESS RELEASE 23-038, Nov. 27, 2023

Contact: Lt. Col. Chris Kroeber (801) 716-9063

For Immediate Release

Utah National Guard 115th Engineer Facility Detachment will provide base facilities management and planning support in Kuwait

CAMP WILLIAMS, Utah – The 115th Engineer Facility Detachment, Utah Army National Guard, is scheduled to deploy to Kuwait in December 2023 to provide base facilities management and planning in support of Operation Spartan Shield.

A farewell ceremony for the 115th Engineer Facility Detachment, 204th Maneuver Enhancement Brigade, will be held Nov. 28, 2023, at the Sunrise Hall Chapel on Camp Williams, at 2 p.m.  

“The Soldiers of the 115th EFD have worked diligently over this past year to prepare for this mission,” said Maj. Caleb Sharp, director, 115th EFD. “Each Soldier was specifically chosen for their specialized engineering skills and are proud to serve our nation providing technical expertise in support of U.S. Forces in Kuwait.”


The detachment comprised primarily of civil engineers and construction project managers will integrate into the Department of Public Works to maintain U.S. facilities, oversee construction projects, and provide base facilities management and planning support in Kuwait.

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Media Notes:

Any desiring to attend the ceremony should contact Lt. Col. Chris Kroeber at 801-716-9063 (text) or email at ng.utngpao@army.mil to coordinate attendance and access to Camp Williams. Please arrive at the Camp Williams Readiness Center, 17800 Camp Williams Road, Bluffdale, Utah, no later than 1:30 p.m., Nov. 28.

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