13 COSCOM

• 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.