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Iowa National Guard breaks ground on vehicle maintenance shop
[Link] 1 / 6 Show Caption + Hide Caption - U.S. Army National Guard Soldiers of the Iowa National Guard pose for a photo at a groundbreaking ceremony at the Sioux City Iowa Army National Guard Armory in Sioux City, Iowa, Sept. 23, 2025. The Iowa Army National Guard held a groundbreaking ceremony for the site of a new vehicle maintenance shop. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Tylon Chapman) (Photo Credit: Staff Sgt. Tylon Chapman) VIEW ORIGINAL [Link] 2 / 6 Show Caption + Hide Caption - Sen. Joni Ernst speaks to the audience at a groundbreaking ceremony at the Sioux City Iowa Army National Guard Armory in Sioux City, Iowa, Sept. 23, 2025. The Iowa Army National Guard held a groundbreaking ceremony for the site of a new vehicle maintenance shop. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Tylon Chapman) (Photo Credit: Staff Sgt. Tylon Chapman) VIEW ORIGINAL [Link] 3 / 6 Show Caption + Hide Caption - U.S. Army National Guard Maj. Gen. Stephen Osborn, Adjutant General of the Iowa National Guard, speaks to the audience at a groundbreaking ceremony at the Sioux City Iowa Army National Guard Armory in Sioux City, Iowa, Sept. 23, 2025. The Iowa Army National Guard held a groundbreaking ceremony for the site of a new vehicle maintenance shop. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Tylon Chapman) (Photo Credit: Staff Sgt. Tylon Chapman) VIEW ORIGINAL [Link] 4 / 6 Show Caption + Hide Caption - Three of five golden shovels stand implanted in dirt at the Sioux City Iowa Army National Guard Armory in Sioux City, Iowa, Sept. 23, 2025. The Iowa Army National Guard held a groundbreaking ceremony for the site of a new vehicle maintenance shop. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Tylon Chapman) (Photo Credit: Staff Sgt. Tylon Chapman) VIEW ORIGINAL [Link] 5 / 6 Show Caption + Hide Caption - John Perkins, Construction and Facilities Manager, U.S. Army National Guard Maj. Gen. Stephen Osborn, Adjutant General of the Iowa National Guard, Sen. Joni Ernst, Command Sgt. Maj. Matthew Strasser, Command Senior Enlisted Leader of the Iowa Army National Guard and Sioux City Mayor Bob Scott pose for a photo at a groundbreaking ceremony at the Sioux City Iowa Army National Guard Armory in Sioux City, Iowa, Sept. 23, 2025. The Iowa Army National Guard held a groundbreaking ceremony for the site of a new vehicle maintenance shop. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Tylon Chapman) (Photo Credit: Staff Sgt. Tylon Chapman) VIEW ORIGINAL [Link] 6 / 6 Show Caption + Hide Caption - Construction vehicles flatten dirt at the Sioux City Iowa Army National Guard Armory in Sioux City, Iowa, Sept. 23, 2025. The Iowa Army National Guard held a groundbreaking ceremony for the site of a new vehicle maintenance shop. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Tylon Chapman) (Photo Credit: Staff Sgt. Tylon Chapman) VIEW ORIGINAL
SIOUX CITY, Iowa - Iowa National Guard leaders and local community leaders broke ground on a new vehicle maintenance facility for the Army National Guard's 1-113th Cavalry, 334th Brigade Support Battalion and 2168th Transportation Company today.
"This project is about more than just modernizing our equipment facilities," said Maj. Gen. Stephen Osborn, Adjutant General of the Iowa National Guard, "it's about ensuring our Soldiers have the tools they need to succeed while continuing to strengthen the communities where they live and serve."
Projected to be more than 25,000 square feet, the new facility will have drive-through maintenance bays, enhanced storm drainage, expanded parked and geothermal energy systems.
The new structure will support double the current mechanic staff, allowing 18 soldiers to work and maintain vehicles.
The facility will be built to last at least 50 years.
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