13 COSCOM

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Branch

U.S. Army

Members

124

About 13 COSCOM

The 13th Corps Support Command (13th COSCOM) was activated in 1965 at Fort Hood, Texas, to provide logistical support for III Corps and U.S. Army operations. Throughout its history, 13th COSCOM supplied transportation, maintenance, medical, and supply services to troops during major deployments, including Operations Desert Shield and Desert Storm in the Gulf War, and later in Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom. The unit played a crucial role in ensuring combat readiness and sustainment for U.S. and coalition forces. In 2006, 13th COSCOM was re-designated as the 13th Sustainment Command (Expeditionary), continuing its legacy of logistical excellence.

Unit Members

Antoine Strange Sr

U.S. Army

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Donald Brewer

U.S. Army

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Photos

U.S. Navy • 1980

About 13 COSCOM

About this Unit

Historical Facts

• Origins in Vietnam: The 13th Corps Support Command (13th COSCOM) was originally constituted in 1965 as the 13th Support Brigade and deployed to Vietnam, supporting US operations during the war. • First COSCOM Activated in CONUS: 13th COSCOM became the first Corps Support Command to be activated in the continental United States, at Fort Hood, Texas, in 1975. • Nickname: "The Expeditionary Support Command": The unit earned the nickname due to its ability to rapidly deploy and provide logistical support worldwide. • Desert Storm Contributions: Elements of 13th COSCOM supported Operation Desert Storm, managing logistics, supplies, and maintenance for US and allied forces in the Gulf War. • Humanitarian Aid Missions: The unit has been involved in numerous humanitarian missions, including disaster relief operations following Hurricane Katrina in 2005. • Transformation into Sustainment Command: In 2006, 13th COSCOM was redesignated as the 13th Sustainment Command (Expeditionary), reflecting its evolving role in modular Army logistics. • Support for Operations Iraqi Freedom and Enduring Freedom: 13th COSCOM/13th ESC provided critical logistics support during multiple deployments to Iraq and Afghanistan. • Distinctive Unit Insignia: The unit's insignia features a blue shield with a white star and a yellow sword, symbolizing support, strength, and readiness. • "Wagonmasters" Motto: The unit is known as the "Wagonmasters," a nod to the historical role of wagonmasters in moving and supplying armies. • Legacy of Innovation: 13th COSCOM/ESC has been recognized for pioneering advances in logistics, including the use of new technologies for supply chain management and battlefield distribution.