In 1950, with the advent of the Korean War, the 278th Regimental Combat
Team was placed on active duty in September and ordered to Fort Devens,
Massachusetts. After arrival to Fort Devens, the combat team was utilized
as a training cadre for draftees of New England. This training included
both basic and individual.
In January 1951, the 191st Field Artillery moved temporarily to Camp
Edwards on Cape Cod for service practice. In February the same year, the
entire combat team participated in winter maneuvers in the vicinity of Pine
Camp. New York.
The combat team was returned to state control in August 1952.
"MY DAD", was activated September 1950 with the 191st Field Artillery which was part of the 278th Regimental Combat Team. Picture was taken a few months after arrival at Fort Devens, Massachusetts. In December, 1950 a large group of Tennessee Guardsmen was able to charter a plane and flew into Magee Tyson Airport for Christmas with a return flight to Massachusetts after the holidays.
