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About 26th support group usareur

The **26th Support Group** was a key logistics unit within United States Army Europe (USAREUR), tracing its lineage to earlier support and service commands in the European theater. Reactivated in the late 20th century, the unit was based in Heidelberg, Germany, and provided essential logistical, maintenance, supply, and support services to U.S. Army units throughout the region. During its operational years, the 26th Support Group played a vital role in sustaining peacekeeping and training missions, notably supporting operations in the Balkans during the 1990s. The unit was eventually inactivated as part of USAREUR restructuring and transformation efforts in the early 21st century.

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John Manno

U.S. Army

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Richard Renninger

U.S. Army

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Murphy's Last Yellow Alert

6595 • U.S. Air Force

Anniversary of Shepard's Flight From Cape Canaveral

6555th ASTG • U.S. Air Force

USAF Recruiting Photo

6595 • U.S. Air Force • 1981

U.S. Air Force • 1981

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Historical Facts

• Origins in World War II: The lineage of the 26th Support Group traces back to World War II, where it was originally constituted as the 26th Quartermaster Base Depot in 1942. • Normandy Campaign: The unit earned battle honors in the Normandy Campaign, supporting Allied operations after D-Day in France. • Postwar Reorganizations: After WWII, the unit underwent several redesignations, reflecting the evolving logistical needs of the U.S. Army in Europe. • Cold War Role: During the Cold War, the 26th Support Group was stationed in Germany and played a key logistics role for U.S. Army Europe (USAREUR). • Heidelberg Garrison: The group was headquartered in Heidelberg, Germany, supporting the U.S. Army’s European headquarters and associated units. • Balkan Deployments: The 26th Support Group provided critical support during NATO operations in the Balkans, including missions in Bosnia and Kosovo. • Humanitarian Operations: The unit participated in humanitarian assistance missions, including refugee support and disaster relief in Europe. • Multinational Support: The group regularly coordinated with NATO allies, enhancing interoperability and joint logistics capabilities. • Transformation and Inactivation: As part of Army transformation efforts, the 26th Support Group was inactivated in the mid-2000s, with its missions absorbed by other units. • Legacy: The 26th Support Group’s legacy endures through its decorations and the impact it had on U.S. Army logistics and multinational cooperation in Europe over six decades.