By Sgt. 1st Class James McGuire
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TORRINGTON, Wyo. — For a bunch of guys who know how to fix things, they also know how to break them up.
The Wyoming Army National Guard’s B Company, 960th Brigade Support Battalion, stationed in Torrington, is primarily focused on repairing and maintaining vehicles; heating and ventilation, and lots of other mechanical devices that keep the Guard running smoothly.
The unit also has a secondary mission. Many of its almost 60 members are trained, as part of Wyoming’s National Guard Reaction Force, to react quickly to dangerous situations that could affect the safety of soldiers and the public. Being located in a town that houses almost 700 inmates at the Wyoming Medium Correctional Institute, there is always the potential for a riot or other calamities.
The National Guard Reaction Force trained with a number of law enforcement agencies and recently validated its abilities in Sweetwater County. The soldiers have trained a few times with correctional officers, in Torrington, specifically the 19-man team specializing in riot control at the Torrington prison.
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