176th Medical Brigade
| 176th Medical Brigade | |
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| Country |  United States |
| Allegiance |  United States Army |
| Type | Medical brigade |
| Size | Brigade |
| Part of | 807th Medical Command |
| Garrison/HQ | Seagoville, Texas |
| Motto(s) | To Serve Proudly |
| Colors | Maroon and White |
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The 176th Medical Brigade is a medical brigade of the United States Army Reserve subordinate to the 807th Medical Command and headquartered in Seagoville, Texas.
Lineage and Honors
Lineage
Honors
Campaign Participation Credit
Decorations
- Meritorious Unit Citation (Army), Streamer embroidered EUROPEAN THEATER[1]
Insignia
Shoulder Sleeve Insignia
Description
On a white rectangle arched at top and bottom 3 inches (7.62 cm) in height and 2 inches (5.08 cm) in width overall, having at center a maroon cross with arms extending throughout, thereon between two gold stars a green serpent entwined around a gold staff charged at top with a maroon fleur-de-lis, all within a 1/8 inch (.32 cm) gold border.[2]
Symbolism
Maroon and white are the colors traditionally associated with the Medical Corps. The cross and staff of Aesculapius, symbols of healing and medicine, highlight the Brigades mission. The fleur-de-lis alludes to the units World War II campaign participation in France. The two stars represent Texas, the location of the Brigades Headquarters when activated in 2010 and California, the location of the units Headquarters as a Medical Group from 1981 through 2010. The gold border is emblematic of honor and excellence in service.[2]
Background
The shoulder sleeve insignia was approved on 21 May 2014. (TIOH Dwg. No. A-1-1095)[2]
Distinctive Unit Insignia
Description
A gold color metal and enamel device 1 1/8 inches (2.86 cm) in height consisting of a white disc charged with an overlapping maroon cross on a gold sun. Overall, in pale throughout, a caduceus bearing a red fleur-de-lis at its top. Arching to base over the sun rays a dark blue motto scroll bearing the words TO SERVE PROUDLY in gold letters.[2]
Symbolism
White and maroon are the colors for Medical units. The red cross is a traditional symbol of medical services and the white disc suggests purity. The sun is symbolic of California, the home area of the unit. The caduceus is a traditional symbol of medicine and is topped by a fleur-de-lis alluding to the units World War II campaign participation in France and Central Europe, and is red suggesting the Meritorious Unit Commendation awarded the unit for service in the World War II European Theater.[2]
Background
The distinctive unit insignia was originally approved for the 176th Medical Group on 12 April 1983. It was redesignated for the 176th Medical Brigade with the description updated effective 16 September 2011.[2]
History
World War II
California
In 1981, the 176th was reactivated as an Army Reserve headquarters--this time as a medical group-in California.
Texas
In 2010, the 176th Medical Group was relocated to Seagoville, Texas, (less personnel and equipment) and simultaneously reorganized and redesignated as Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 176th Medical Brigade.
Commanders
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Colonel | Richard D. Lynch[3] | MC | September 1988[3] | June 1992[3] | Left to command 2nd Medical Brigade.[3] |
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| Colonel | George M. Soohoo | October 2012[4] | ||||
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Colonel | Joe D. Robinson[4] | MC | October 2012[4] | 7 February 2015 | Later commanded the 3rd Medical Command;retired as a Major General[4] |
| Colonel | Marvin Jensen | 7 February 2015 | ||||
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Organization
Current
- HHC, 176th Medical Brigade, Seagoville, Texas[5]
- 965th Medical Company (Dental) (Area Support), Seagoville, Texas[5]
- 341st Medical Battalion (Multifunctional), Seagoville, Texas[5]
- 805th Hospital Center, Seagoville, Texas[5]
- 380th Hospital Center, Bell, California[5]
References
This article incorporates public domain material from websites or documents of the United States Army.
- ^ a b c d e f "Department of the Army Pamphlet, Register for Unit Decorations and Campaign Participation Credit prior to 1962, page 196" (PDF). Retrieved 22 February 2025.
- ^ a b c d e f "176th Medical Brigade Shoulder Sleeve Insignia and Distinctive Unit Insignia". The Institute of Heraldry, United States Army. Retrieved 22 February 2025.
- ^ a b c d Official General Officer Biography of Brigadier General Richard Duncan Lynch (USAR), United States Army General Officer Management Office, 31 May 2001
- ^ a b c d Official General Officer Biography of Major General CJoe D. Robinson, United States Army General Officer Management Office, 16 September 2019
- ^ a b c d e f g h i "807th Medical Command Units". Retrieved 22 February 2025.
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