SALEM, Ore. - A formal ribbon-cutting and rededication ceremony for the recently completed renovations at the Oregon Army National Guard Corvallis Armory will take place on Thursday, August 20, 2026, at 9:30 a.m., located at 1100 N.W. Kings Blvd, Corvallis, Oregon.
Brig. Gen. Alan R. Gronewold, Adjutant General, Oregon, will preside over the event, joined by elected officials, City of Corvallis representatives, and Oregon National Guard dignitaries.
“We have been part of the Corvallis landscape for over 130 years. Our 25-year commitment is simply the next chapter in a century-long partnership,” Gronewold said.
In the 1950s, state and federal governments invested in this facility, recognizing Corvallis as vital to Oregon’s strength and readiness. To help reaffirm that ongoing commitment to Corvallis, the State of Oregon and federal partners have invested over $8.8 million to modernize the armory, ensuring it serves the 162nd and the community for the next 25 years.
A Presidential Legacy: In 2011, the Corvallis Armory hosted a rare and historic ceremony in which soldiers of 2nd Platoon, Bravo Company, 2nd Battalion, 162nd Infantry were awarded the Presidential Unit Citation for their heroism in the Battle of Fallujah.
Media representatives wishing to attend may contact Major Leslie Reed, Deputy Director of Public Affairs, Oregon Military Department. 503-990-0178
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110108-Z-FS713-0001: Members of the Oregon Army National Guard's 2nd Platoon, Bravo Company, 2nd Battalion, 162nd Infantry Regiment, part of the 41st Infantry Brigade Combat Team, gather for a group photo after receiving the Presidential Unit Citation at the Corvallis Armory on January 8, 2011. The award was bestowed upon 30 soldiers for their participation in the Battle of Fallujah during the 2-162nd IN BN's 2004 deployment to Iraq. The unit was attached to the 2nd Battalion, 7th Cavalry Regiment. The Oregon soldiers saw some of the fiercest combat in Iraq. The Presidential Unit Citation is one of the highest awards given to a military unit. (File Photo: Oregon National Guard Spc. Cory Grogan, 41st Infantry Brigade Combat Team Public Affairs)
