529th CSSB validated, ready for mission in Poland

Virginia National Guard Soldiers assigned to the 529th Combat Sustainment Support Battalion have been validated for their upcoming federal mission to Poland after conducting a collective training exercise Feb. 12-16, 2024, at Fort Cavazos, Texas.

“We received some terrific training from our First Army partners to get ready for Poland, and I am excited for the progress and cohesion this team has shown,” said Lt. Col. Carlos  Maldonado, commander of the 529th. “The CTE gave us a really good idea of the situations we could see, and everyone performed well. Our Soldiers bring a lot of experience with them from units across the Virginia National Guard, but the exercise was an important to help us improve on working together as a team. We learned a lot and are ready to perform our mission. I am incredibly proud of everyone and their outstanding duty performance.

” During the exercise, 529th Soldiers worked through different potential scenarios simulating the operations they are scheduled to conduct in Poland where they will provide sustainment command and control and support to forward-stationed U.S. and allied forces in the region.

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Soldiers assigned to the 529th Combat Sustainment Support Battalion conduct a collective training exercise Feb. 13, 2024, at Fort Cavazos, Texas, to prepare for their upcoming federal active duty deployment to Poland.