48th Chemical Brigade (United States)
| 48th Chemical Brigade | |
|---|---|
48th Chemical Brigade shoulder sleeve insignia | |
| Active | 12 March 1942 (as HHC, 81st Chemical Battalion) – present |
| Country | United States |
| Branch | U.S. Army |
| Role | Chemical Defense |
| Size | Brigade |
| Part of | 20th CBRNE Command |
| Garrison/HQ | 14010 Legends Way, Fort Cavazos |
| Nickname(s) | Spartans |
| Motto(s) | "TO PROTECT THE NATION" |
| Engagements | Normandy (with arrowhead) Northern France |
| Decorations | Presidential Unit Citation (Army) Campaign Streamer embroidered NORMANDY |
| Website | https://home.army.mil/cavazos/units-tenants/48th-chemical-brigade |
| Commanders | |
| Current commander | Colonel Johannie San Miguel |
| Command Sergeant Major | Command Sergeant Major Chylander S. Cummings |
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The 48th Chemical Brigade is a United States Army brigade located at Fort Cavazos, Texas and subordinate to the 20th CBRNE Command. The 48th Chemical Brigade is the only active duty CBRN defense brigade in the Army. The Brigade is tasked to discover, counter, and neutralize chemical, biological or nuclear threats. The Brigade was activated 16 September 2007, under the command of Colonel Vance P. (Phil) Visser and CSM E. Donald Moten.