7TH TSBN FA 120TH INF BDE FT CHAFFE AR

• Combined Heritage: The 7th Transportation Battalion (TSBN), Field Artillery (FA), 120th Infantry Brigade (INF BDE) at Fort Chaffee, Arkansas, reflects the Army's tradition of cross-branch collaboration, combining logistics, artillery, and infantry expertise for training and operational support. • Fort Chaffee’s Legacy: The unit is stationed at Fort Chaffee, a historic Army post established in 1941, which has hosted training for millions of soldiers and played roles in World War II, the Vietnam War, and refugee resettlement. • Training Mission: The 120th Infantry Brigade is a key component of First Army Division West, tasked with training, mobilizing, and deploying Reserve and National Guard units, including supporting exercises with the 7th TSBN FA. • Support to Mobilizations: The 7th TSBN FA provides critical logistical and transportation support during major Army mobilizations, ensuring that units are equipped and ready for deployment. • Multi-Component Integration: The unit often operates in integrated training environments, working with active duty, Reserve, and National Guard soldiers to improve interoperability and readiness. • Disaster Response: Personnel from the 7th TSBN FA and 120th INF BDE have supported domestic disaster response missions, including hurricane relief and humanitarian assistance across the U.S. • Historic Deployments: Elements of the brigade and battalion have supported overseas operations, including deployments to Iraq and Afghanistan, providing vital support and training to deploying units. • POW and Refugee History: Fort Chaffee, home to the unit, served as a POW camp during World War II and as a processing center for Vietnamese, Cuban, and Kurdish refugees, adding a unique humanitarian legacy to the unit’s station. • Innovative Training: The brigade leverages state-of-the-art simulation and live-fire ranges at Fort Chaffee to prepare soldiers for modern combat and logistics challenges. • Community Engagement: The unit and its soldiers actively engage with local communities, supporting veteran events, educational outreach, and participating in Arkansas’s military heritage activities.