210th Field Artillery Brigade
The 210th Field Artillery Brigade, also known as "the Thunder," is a U.S. Army field artillery brigade forward deployed in the Republic of Korea. Its mission is "On order, 210th Field Artillery Brigade provides fires in support of ACC Operations and Ground Component Commander's (GCC’s) counter fire fight. On order, transitions to offensive operations." It provides fire support for Eighth United States Army. The brigade is based at Camp Casey, Republic of Korea and its assets include the M270A1 Multiple Launch Rocket System (MLRS).
| 210th Field Artillery Brigade | |
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210th Field Artillery Brigade Shoulder Sleeve Insignia | |
| Active | 4 January 1944 – 26 January 1946 15 October 1958 – 15 April 1996 30 November 2006 – Present |
| Country | |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Branch | United States Army |
| Type | Field artillery |
| Role | Force Fires Headquarters |
| Size | Brigade |
| Part of | Eighth United States Army, 2nd Infantry Division |
| Garrison/HQ | Camp Casey, Republic of Korea |
| Nickname(s) | Thunder |
| Engagements | (1) World War II: Rhineland; Central Europe (2) Southwest Asia: Defense of Saudi Arabia; Liberation and Defense of Kuwait; Cease Fire |
| Commanders | |
| Current commander | Col. Brendan Toolan. |
| Notable commanders | LT. Gen. Jerome H. Granrud, 1982-1984 |
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