11th Corps Signal Brigade (United States)

11th Corps Signal Brigade
11th Corps Signal Brigade Shoulder Sleeve Insignia
Active1964–present
Country United States
Branch United States Army
TypeCommunications
RoleEAC Communications
Part ofArmy Signal Command
Garrison/HQFort Hood
Nickname"Thunderbirds" (Special Designation)
Mottos"Flexibility, Dependability"
EngagementsOperation Desert Storm
Operation Restore Hope
Operation Enduring Freedom
Operation Iraqi Freedom
DecorationsMeritorious Unit Commendation
Commanders
CommanderCOL Eva A. Millare
Command Sergeant MajorCSM Matthew A. Helmer
Insignia
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The 11th Corps Signal Brigade ("Desert Thunderbirds") of the United States Army is an element of Army Forces Command, based at Fort Hood, Texas. The unit mascot is the Thunderbird, a hawk-like bird perched upon a globe shooting thunderbolts out of its eyes. Soldiers in this unit call themselves "The Thunderbirds."