Memorials, Recognition - 196th Field Artillery Brigade Embedded Training Team (ETT 4.0) -

114th Regular Session (2025-2026) Introduced by Tim Rudd

Respectfully honors the 196th Field Artillery Brigade ETT 4.0 for their Afghanistan service (2005–2006) and Thanks families, while noting a 20th anniversary reunion.

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Purpose

HJR 1438 is a memorial resolution recognizing and commending the members of the 196th Field Artillery Brigade Embedded Training Team (ETT 4.0) for their service in Afghanistan from July 2005 through July 2006.

The resolution also honors the soldiers’ families and commemorates the unit’s legacy, with a note about the unit’s 20th anniversary reunion in Murfreesboro on the evening of April 18, 2026.

The resolution expresses Tennessee’s gratitude and respect to the soldiers, their families, and the broader contributions of the unit to global security and freedom.

Key Provisions

Acknowledges the service of ETT 4.0 during Operation Enduring Freedom in Afghanistan (July 2005–July 2006).

Highlights the mission: embedding with Afghan National Army units to provide critical training, mentorship, leadership development, and to contribute to building a capable, self-sustaining security force.

Emphasizes the soldiers’ adaptability, cultural awareness, and perseverance in austere and hazardous conditions.

Notes the team’s presence during Afghanistan’s first free and fair democratic elections and its role in provincial reconstruction efforts to improve infrastructure, stability, and quality of life.

Recognizes the sacrifices of the soldiers’ families who supported them during deployment.

Mentions the unit’s leadership under Colonel Joe C. Geren.

Announce or acknowledge the twentieth anniversary reunion of the unit to be held in Murfreesboro in 2026.

Formal expression: The Tennessee General Assembly “honor and commend” the members and extends profound gratitude to them and their families.

Who is Affected

Members of the 196th Field Artillery Brigade Embedded Training Team (ETT 4.0) and their families.

The State of Tennessee, as the recognition comes from the Tennessee General Assembly.

The event planning or communications teams for the 20th anniversary reunion in Murfreesboro (indirectly, as it is referenced in the memorial).

Procedural and Timeline Aspects

The bill is a concurrent memorial resolution with the House of Representatives introducing the measure and the Senate concurring.

Action history indicates:

Reception by the House and referral to the Senate Calendar Committee on April 15, 2026.
Engrossed and ready for transmission to the Senate on April 15, 2026.
Introductory filing and adoption steps completed on the same date.

The resolution does not create new law or fiscal obligations; it is ceremonial in nature, recognizing past service and extending gratitude.

Notable Details

The resolution explicitly notes the unit’s leadership and its contribution to establishing professional, self-sustaining security forces in Afghanistan.

It underscores the significance of participating in Afghanistan’s first free and fair elections.

The language highlights both the frontline service and the broader impact on regional reconstruction and civil life.

Bottom Line

HJR 1438 is a ceremonial Tennessee House joint resolution honoring the service, sacrifice, and contributions of the 196th Field Artillery Brigade Embedded Training Team (ETT 4.0) and their families for their Afghanistan service from 2005–2006, while also acknowledging an upcoming 20th anniversary reunion. It expresses the state’s deep gratitude and respect without imposing new legal or financial requirements.

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