In November 2001, they joined Operations Joint Guardian. Since the beginning of the War on Terror, they have worked on several projects in Iraq and Afghanistan. In January 2003, the 27th's Company C became the first counter-mine company in the Army since the Vietnam War. They used both mechanical clearance equipment and modern mine detectors to clear hundreds of thousands of square meters of land mines and other explosives at Bagram Airfield so the airfield could expand. The soldiers have received decorations such as the Silver Star and Soldier's Medal in addition to unit citations. The company received two Meritorious Unit Commendations for its actions in Afghanistan.
