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142nd ASMC deploys to Poland

By Timothy KosterOctober 26, 2021

U.S. Army National Guard 1st Sgt. Dan Grenier hugs his son at the Army Aviation Support Facility in Windsor Locks, Conn. on Oct. 24, 2021. Grenier's unit, the 142nd Medical Company, was mobilizing in support of Operation Atlantic Resolve and heading to Texas before deploying to Poland.
1 / 23 Show Caption + Hide Caption – U.S. Army National Guard 1st Sgt. Dan Grenier hugs his son at the Army Aviation Support Facility in Windsor Locks, Conn. on Oct. 24, 2021. Grenier's unit, the 142nd Medical Company, was mobilizing in support of Operation Atlantic Resolve and heading to Texas before deploying to Poland. (Photo Credit: Timothy Koster) VIEW ORIGINAL
Major Amanda Griffiths and 1st Sgt. Dan Grenier have a conversation at the Army Aviation Support Facility in Windsor Locks, Conn. on Oct. 24, 2021. Their unit, the 142nd Medical Company, was mobilizing in support of Operation Atlantic Resolve and heading to Texas before deploying to Poland.
2 / 23 Show Caption + Hide Caption – Major Amanda Griffiths and 1st Sgt. Dan Grenier have a conversation at the Army Aviation Support Facility in Windsor Locks, Conn. on Oct. 24, 2021. Their unit, the 142nd Medical Company, was mobilizing in support of Operation Atlantic Resolve and heading to Texas before deploying to Poland. (Photo Credit: Maj. David Pytlik) VIEW ORIGINAL
Sergeant 1st Class Jasmin Kissane hugs her daughter while her son photobombs at the Army Aviation Support Facility in Windsor Locks, Conn. on Oct. 24, 2021. Kissane's unit, the 142nd Medical Company, was mobilizing in support of Operation Atlantic Resolve and heading to Texas before deploying to Poland.
3 / 23 Show Caption + Hide Caption – Sergeant 1st Class Jasmin Kissane hugs her daughter while her son photobombs at the Army Aviation Support Facility in Windsor Locks, Conn. on Oct. 24, 2021. Kissane's unit, the 142nd Medical Company, was mobilizing in support of Operation Atlantic Resolve and heading to Texas before deploying to Poland. (Photo Credit: Maj. David Pytlik) VIEW ORIGINAL
A Connecticut National Guard Soldier holds a child at a unit sendoff at the Army Aviation Support Facility in Windsor Locks, Conn. on Oct. 24, 2021. Her unit, the 142nd Medical Company, was mobilizing in support of Operation Atlantic Resolve and heading to Texas before deploying to Poland.
4 / 23 Show Caption + Hide Caption – A Connecticut National Guard Soldier holds a child at a unit sendoff at the Army Aviation Support Facility in Windsor Locks, Conn. on Oct. 24, 2021. Her unit, the 142nd Medical Company, was mobilizing in support of Operation Atlantic Resolve and heading to Texas before deploying to Poland. (Photo Credit: Maj. David Pytlik) VIEW ORIGINAL
(From left to right) Sergeant Lucinda Thomas and Spc. Olivia Beckford, both former members of the 142nd Medical Company wait with Cpl. Jamonia Mercurius at the Army Aviation Support Facility in Windsor Locks, Conn. on Oct. 24, 2021. The 142nd Medical Company, was mobilizing in support of Operation Atlantic Resolve and heading to Texas before deploying to Poland.
5 / 23 Show Caption + Hide Caption – (From left to right) Sergeant Lucinda Thomas and Spc. Olivia Beckford, both former members of the 142nd Medical Company wait with Cpl. Jamonia Mercurius at the Army Aviation Support Facility in Windsor Locks, Conn. on Oct. 24, 2021. The 142nd Medical Company, was mobilizing in support of Operation Atlantic Resolve and heading to Texas before deploying to Poland. (Photo Credit: Maj. David Pytlik) VIEW ORIGINAL
An assault pack sits in formation outside the Army Aviation Support Facility in Windsor Locks, Conn. on Oct. 24, 2021 as the 142nd Medical Company was mobilizing in support of Operation Atlantic Resolve.
6 / 23 Show Caption + Hide Caption – An assault pack sits in formation outside the Army Aviation Support Facility in Windsor Locks, Conn. on Oct. 24, 2021 as the 142nd Medical Company was mobilizing in support of Operation Atlantic Resolve. (Photo Credit: Maj. David Pytlik) VIEW ORIGINAL
Specialist Joseph Montenegro bids farewell to his wife and child at the Army Aviation Support Facility in Windsor Locks, Conn. on Oct. 24, 2021. His unit, the 142nd Medical Company, was mobilizing in support of Operation Atlantic Resolve and heading to Texas before deploying to Poland.
7 / 23 Show Caption + Hide Caption – Specialist Joseph Montenegro bids farewell to his wife and child at the Army Aviation Support Facility in Windsor Locks, Conn. on Oct. 24, 2021. His unit, the 142nd Medical Company, was mobilizing in support of Operation Atlantic Resolve and heading to Texas before deploying to Poland. (Photo Credit: Maj. David Pytlik) VIEW ORIGINAL
A Soldier assigned to the 142nd Medical Company hugs a loved one at the Army Aviation Support Facility in Windsor Locks, Conn. on Oct. 24, 2021. The unit was mobilizing in support of Operation Atlantic Resolve and heading to Texas before deploying to Poland.
8 / 23 Show Caption + Hide Caption – A Soldier assigned to the 142nd Medical Company hugs a loved one at the Army Aviation Support Facility in Windsor Locks, Conn. on Oct. 24, 2021. The unit was mobilizing in support of Operation Atlantic Resolve and heading to Texas before deploying to Poland. (Photo Credit: Maj. David Pytlik) VIEW ORIGINAL
A Soldier assigned to the 142nd Medical Company poses for a picture with his family at the Army Aviation Support Facility in Windsor Locks, Conn. on Oct. 24, 2021. The unit was mobilizing in support of Operation Atlantic Resolve and heading to Texas before deploying to Poland.
9 / 23 Show Caption + Hide Caption – A Soldier assigned to the 142nd Medical Company poses for a picture with his family at the Army Aviation Support Facility in Windsor Locks, Conn. on Oct. 24, 2021. The unit was mobilizing in support of Operation Atlantic Resolve and heading to Texas before deploying to Poland. (Photo Credit: Maj. David Pytlik) VIEW ORIGINAL
Platoon Sergeant, Sgt. 1st Class Doug Kohlun poses with his family for a picture at the Army Aviation Support Facility in Windsor Locks, Conn. on Oct. 24, 2021. His unit, the 142nd Medical Company, was mobilizing in support of Operation Atlantic Resolve and heading to Texas before deploying to Poland.
10 / 23 Show Caption + Hide Caption – Platoon Sergeant, Sgt. 1st Class Doug Kohlun poses with his family for a picture at the Army Aviation Support Facility in Windsor Locks, Conn. on Oct. 24, 2021. His unit, the 142nd Medical Company, was mobilizing in support of Operation Atlantic Resolve and heading to Texas before deploying to Poland. (Photo Credit: Maj. David Pytlik) VIEW ORIGINAL
U.S. Army Maj. Shawn Pyer, former commander of the 142nd Medical Company, meets with members of the unit outside the Army Aviation Support Facility in Windsor Locks, Conn. on Oct. 24, 2021. The unit was mobilizing in support of Operation Atlantic Resolve and heading to Texas before deploying to Poland.
11 / 23 Show Caption + Hide Caption – U.S. Army Maj. Shawn Pyer, former commander of the 142nd Medical Company, meets with members of the unit outside the Army Aviation Support Facility in Windsor Locks, Conn. on Oct. 24, 2021. The unit was mobilizing in support of Operation Atlantic Resolve and heading to Texas before deploying to Poland. (Photo Credit: Maj. David Pytlik) VIEW ORIGINAL
Sergeant Kelle Kennerly walks to a bus outside of the Army Aviation Support Facility in Windsor Locks, Conn. on Oct. 24, 2021. Her unit, the 142nd Medical Company was mobilizing in support of Operation Atlantic Resolve and heading to Texas before deploying to Poland.
12 / 23 Show Caption + Hide Caption – Sergeant Kelle Kennerly walks to a bus outside of the Army Aviation Support Facility in Windsor Locks, Conn. on Oct. 24, 2021. Her unit, the 142nd Medical Company was mobilizing in support of Operation Atlantic Resolve and heading to Texas before deploying to Poland. (Photo Credit: Maj. David Pytlik) VIEW ORIGINAL
A Soldier assigned to the 142nd Medical Company kisses a loved one at the Army Aviation Support Facility in Windsor Locks, Conn. on Oct. 24, 2021. The unit was mobilizing in support of Operation Atlantic Resolve and heading to Texas before deploying to Poland.
13 / 23 Show Caption + Hide Caption – A Soldier assigned to the 142nd Medical Company kisses a loved one at the Army Aviation Support Facility in Windsor Locks, Conn. on Oct. 24, 2021. The unit was mobilizing in support of Operation Atlantic Resolve and heading to Texas before deploying to Poland. (Photo Credit: Maj. David Pytlik) VIEW ORIGINAL
Sergeant Kelle Kennerly waves to loved ones on a bus outside the Army Aviation Support Facility in Windsor Locks, Conn. on Oct. 24, 2021. Her unit, the 142nd Medical Company was mobilizing in support of Operation Atlantic Resolve and heading to Texas before deploying to Poland.
14 / 23 Show Caption + Hide Caption – Sergeant Kelle Kennerly waves to loved ones on a bus outside the Army Aviation Support Facility in Windsor Locks, Conn. on Oct. 24, 2021. Her unit, the 142nd Medical Company was mobilizing in support of Operation Atlantic Resolve and heading to Texas before deploying to Poland. (Photo Credit: Maj. David Pytlik) VIEW ORIGINAL
First Sgt. Dan Grenier and his wife stand in front of a formation of Soldiers from the 142nd Medical Company and their family members outside of the Army Aviation Support Facility in Windsor Locks, Conn. on Oct. 24, 2021. The unit was mobilizing in support of Operation Atlantic Resolve and heading to Texas before deploying to Poland.
15 / 23 Show Caption + Hide Caption – First Sgt. Dan Grenier and his wife stand in front of a formation of Soldiers from the 142nd Medical Company and their family members outside of the Army Aviation Support Facility in Windsor Locks, Conn. on Oct. 24, 2021. The unit was mobilizing in support of Operation Atlantic Resolve and heading to Texas before deploying to Poland. (Photo Credit: Maj. David Pytlik) VIEW ORIGINAL
A Soldier assigned to the 142nd Medical Company hugs a loved one at the Army Aviation Support Facility in Windsor Locks, Conn. on Oct. 24, 2021. The unit was mobilizing in support of Operation Atlantic Resolve and heading to Texas before deploying to Poland.
16 / 23 Show Caption + Hide Caption – A Soldier assigned to the 142nd Medical Company hugs a loved one at the Army Aviation Support Facility in Windsor Locks, Conn. on Oct. 24, 2021. The unit was mobilizing in support of Operation Atlantic Resolve and heading to Texas before deploying to Poland. (Photo Credit: Maj. David Pytlik) VIEW ORIGINAL
A Soldier assigned to the 142nd Medical Company fist bumps a tiny loved one at the Army Aviation Support Facility in Windsor Locks, Conn. on Oct. 24, 2021. The unit was mobilizing in support of Operation Atlantic Resolve and heading to Texas before deploying to Poland.
17 / 23 Show Caption + Hide Caption – A Soldier assigned to the 142nd Medical Company fist bumps a tiny loved one at the Army Aviation Support Facility in Windsor Locks, Conn. on Oct. 24, 2021. The unit was mobilizing in support of Operation Atlantic Resolve and heading to Texas before deploying to Poland. (Photo Credit: Maj. David Pytlik) VIEW ORIGINAL
Soldiers assigned to the 142nd Medical Company and their loved ones stand outside the Army Aviation Support Facility in Windsor Locks, Conn. on Oct. 24, 2021. The unit was mobilizing in support of Operation Atlantic Resolve and heading to Texas before deploying to Poland.
18 / 23 Show Caption + Hide Caption – Soldiers assigned to the 142nd Medical Company and their loved ones stand outside the Army Aviation Support Facility in Windsor Locks, Conn. on Oct. 24, 2021. The unit was mobilizing in support of Operation Atlantic Resolve and heading to Texas before deploying to Poland. (Photo Credit: Maj. David Pytlik) VIEW ORIGINAL
Tiny family members of Soldiers assigned to the 142nd Medical Company sit on the ramp of the Army Aviation Support Facility in Windsor Locks, Conn. on Oct. 24, 2021, to play with a dog as the unit prepared to mobilize in support of Operation Atlantic Resolve.
19 / 23 Show Caption + Hide Caption – Tiny family members of Soldiers assigned to the 142nd Medical Company sit on the ramp of the Army Aviation Support Facility in Windsor Locks, Conn. on Oct. 24, 2021, to play with a dog as the unit prepared to mobilize in support of Operation Atlantic Resolve. (Photo Credit: Maj. David Pytlik) VIEW ORIGINAL
Specialist Marcela Alzate hugs a loved one at the Army Aviation Support Facility in Windsor Locks, Conn. on Oct. 24, 2021. Her unit, the 142nd Medical Company, was mobilizing in support of Operation Atlantic Resolve and heading to Texas before deploying to Poland.
20 / 23 Show Caption + Hide Caption – Specialist Marcela Alzate hugs a loved one at the Army Aviation Support Facility in Windsor Locks, Conn. on Oct. 24, 2021. Her unit, the 142nd Medical Company, was mobilizing in support of Operation Atlantic Resolve and heading to Texas before deploying to Poland. (Photo Credit: Maj. David Pytlik) VIEW ORIGINAL
U.S. Army Maj. Shawn Pyer, former commander of the 142nd Medical Company, presents a riding crop that belonged to Lt. Col. Michael Myslinski, the unit's first commander after reconstitution, to the current commander, Maj. Amanda Griffiths at the Army Aviation Support Facility in Windsor Locks, Conn. on Oct. 24, 2021. The unit was mobilizing in support of Operation Atlantic Resolve and heading to Texas before deploying to Poland. The riding crop was used by Myslinski as a prop in an unofficial command photo.
21 / 23 Show Caption + Hide Caption – U.S. Army Maj. Shawn Pyer, former commander of the 142nd Medical Company, presents a riding crop that belonged to Lt. Col. Michael Myslinski, the unit's first commander after reconstitution, to the current commander, Maj. Amanda Griffiths at the Army Aviation Support Facility in Windsor Locks, Conn. on Oct. 24, 2021. The unit was mobilizing in support of Operation Atlantic Resolve and heading to Texas before deploying to Poland. The riding crop was used by Myslinski as a prop in an unofficial command photo. (Photo Credit: Maj. David Pytlik) VIEW ORIGINAL
U.S. Army Maj. Shawn Pyer, former commander of the 142nd Medical Company, prepares to give a riding crop that belonged to Lt. Col. Michael Myslinski, the unit's first commander after reconstitution, to the current commander, Maj. Amanda Griffiths at the Army Aviation Support Facility in Windsor Locks, Conn. on Oct. 24, 2021. The unit was mobilizing in support of Operation Atlantic Resolve and heading to Texas before deploying to Poland. The riding crop was used by Myslinski as a prop in an unofficial command photo.
22 / 23 Show Caption + Hide Caption – U.S. Army Maj. Shawn Pyer, former commander of the 142nd Medical Company, prepares to give a riding crop that belonged to Lt. Col. Michael Myslinski, the unit's first commander after reconstitution, to the current commander, Maj. Amanda Griffiths at the Army Aviation Support Facility in Windsor Locks, Conn. on Oct. 24, 2021. The unit was mobilizing in support of Operation Atlantic Resolve and heading to Texas before deploying to Poland. The riding crop was used by Myslinski as a prop in an unofficial command photo. (Photo Credit: Maj. David Pytlik) VIEW ORIGINAL
U.S. Army Maj. Shawn Pyer, former commander of the 142nd Medical Company, presents a riding crop that belonged to Lt. Col. Michael Myslinski, the unit's first commander after reconstitution, to the current commander Maj. Amanda Griffiths at the Army Aviation Support Facility in Windsor Locks, Conn. on Oct. 24, 2021. The unit was mobilizing in support of Operation Atlantic Resolve and heading to Texas before deploying to Poland. The riding crop was used by Myslinski as a prop in an unofficial command photo.
23 / 23 Show Caption + Hide Caption – U.S. Army Maj. Shawn Pyer, former commander of the 142nd Medical Company, presents a riding crop that belonged to Lt. Col. Michael Myslinski, the unit's first commander after reconstitution, to the current commander Maj. Amanda Griffiths at the Army Aviation Support Facility in Windsor Locks, Conn. on Oct. 24, 2021. The unit was mobilizing in support of Operation Atlantic Resolve and heading to Texas before deploying to Poland. The riding crop was used by Myslinski as a prop in an unofficial command photo. (Photo Credit: Maj. David Pytlik) VIEW ORIGINAL

WINDSOR LOCKS, Conn. – More than 70 Connecticut Guardsmen from the 142nd Area Support Medical Company departed for a nearly year-long deployment to Poland Oct. 24, 2021.

The Danbury-based unit will be deployed in support of Operation Atlantic Resolve and will be tasked with providing medical support services to U.S. and allied troops stationed in the area.

According to 1st Sgt. Dan Grenier, the unit’s senior non-commissioned officer, this is the first time the unit has deployed in about 10 years. Although this will be the first overseas deployment for many of these Soldiers, they’re no stranger to accepting the call to service.

Throughout the ongoing pandemic, the Soldiers of the 142nd have played a significant role in the state’s COVID-19 response task force, providing testing, vaccination, and medical support for both the service members of the Connecticut National Guard and the local community.

“We are incredibly proud of the hard work these men and women have put in over the pandemic, during their training rotation at Fort Polk and in preparing the unit and equipment to deploy overseas,” said Maj. Gen. Francis Evon, adjutant general for the Connecticut National Guard. “This has been an incredibly busy two years for the 142nd and I cannot overstate the complexity of preparing for a deployment while facing the virus, combating it, and supporting their communities.”

Connecticut’s Governor, Ned Lamont, echoed these sentiments: “The men and women of the Connecticut National Guard, including the members of the 142nd, have been providing incredible support to the state throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, and to have them now deploying overseas to provide medical support to our international partners shows the dedication and professionalism that they carry themselves with. I cannot wait until the day when we can welcome them all safely back to Connecticut, and I thank them all for their service representing our state and our country.”

The unit will report to Texas for pre-mobilization training prior to traveling to Poland.

Operation Atlantic Resolve began in April 2014 and is a bilateral, joint, and multinational training exercise across Europe designed to enable the United States’ enhancement of deterrence, increase readiness and relationships with partner militaries, as well as to provide support to NATO.

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