1173rd Transportation Terminal Battalion

The 1173rd Transportation Terminal Battalion is a unit of the United States Army Reserve specializing in port and terminal operations. Activated in the post-World War II era, the battalion has played a key role in coordinating the movement of military personnel, equipment, and supplies through ports of embarkation and debarkation. Over the decades, the 1173rd has supported numerous military operations, including deployments during Operation Desert Storm, Operation Iraqi Freedom, and Operation Enduring Freedom. The unit continues to provide critical logistical support, ensuring rapid and efficient transport of resources in support of national defense objectives.