130th Engineer Battalion

130th Engineer Battalion
Founded6 February 1959 (1959-02-06)
Country United States
AllegianceConstitution of the United States
BranchUnited States Army National Guard
Typelight infantry
Rolecombat engineering
Sizebattalion
Part of101st Troop Command
Garrison/HQVega Baja, Puerto Rico
Motto(s)Skill And Strength
EngagementsWorld War II
Afghanistan War
Iraq War
Commanders
Notable
commanders
Emilio Díaz Colón
Insignia
Distinctive Unit Insignia

The 130th Engineer Battalion (130th EN BN) is a combat engineer battalion of the Puerto Rico Army National Guard allocated to the 101st Troop Command. The 130th is one of the most decorated battalions of the Puerto Rico National Guard with two Presidential Unit Citations, one Meritorious Unit Commendation, thirty five Purple Hearts, one Silver Star Medal, twenty six Bronze Star Medals, and four hundred and sixty nine Army Commendation Medals.