FALL RIVER, Mass. — Family members of Sgt. Robert Barrett, an Alpha Battery, 101st Feld Artillery Regiment soldier who was killed in Afghanistan while serving in support of Operation Enduring Freedom, members and friends of the Massachusetts National Guard, and area legislators gathered for the ribbon cutting ceremony at the newly renovated Fall River National Guard armory, Monday.
The armory is designated as the Barrett Armory in Sgt. Barrett’s memory and was rededicated at the ribbon cutting ceremony.
The 34,150 square foot building, built in 1957, is the home of the 215th Army Band and Alpha Battery, 101st Field Artillery, both of the Massachusetts Army National Guard.
The ground-breaking ceremony was October 23, 2024, and the two units drilled in alternate locations during the extensive renovations.
“They did such a great job with it,” said Chief Warrant Officer Four Stephen Martins, Commander of the 215th Army Band. “Obviously we appreciate all the committees and folks involved in making this happen. It’s a fantastic space.”
Chief Martins says the Soldiers are excited about the facility and Alpha Battery and the 215th Army Band will be able to officially return to the armory for their next scheduled home station drill.
