| 30th Armored Brigade Combat Team | |
|---|---|
 The 30th Armored Brigade Combat Team's Shoulder Sleeve Insignia | |
| Active | 1973–present |
| Country |  United States |
| Branch |  United States Army |
| Type | Armored Brigade Combat Team |
| Role | Mechanized Infantry |
| Size | Brigade |
| Garrison/HQ | Clinton, North Carolina |
| Nickname(s) | Old Hickory (special designation)[1] |
| Engagements | Iraq War
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| Commanders | |
| Current commander | COL Paul W Hollenack |
| Insignia | |
| Distinctive Unit Insignia |  |
The 30th Armored Brigade Combat Team (30th ABCT[2] or "Old Hickory")[1] is a modular heavy brigade of the United States Army National Guard. 30th ABCT relieved 3rd ABCT/4ID in Kuwait, 1 November 2019.[3] They returned to the U.S. in September 2020 and were replaced by the 2nd ABCT/1AD.
The unit is composed of units from North Carolina, South Carolina and West Virginia. It was formed from the remains of the downsized 30th Infantry Division of World War II fame. It was nicknamed the "Old Hickory" brigade, in honor of Andrew Jackson, due to the original division being composed of National Guard units from areas where he lived.[4]
- ^ a b "Special Designation Listing". United States Army Center of Military History. 21 April 2010. Archived from the original on 9 June 2010. Retrieved 14 July 2010.
- ^ David Burge (25 September 2019) ‘Old Hickory’ trains at Bliss: 30th ABCT Soldiers get unique training experience at Fort Bliss[usurped]
- ^ Lt. Col. Cindi King, 30th Armored Brigade Combat Team (1 November 2019) 30th ABCT provides armored vehicles in fight against ISIS
- ^ "History and Traditions: North Carolina National Guard." Second Edition, August 1966. Public Affairs Section, the Adjutant General's Department, State of North Carolina, Raleigh.