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About 17th Transportation

The 17th Transportation Battalion was constituted on 24 May 1942 in the Army of the United States as Headquarters and Headquarters Detachment, 17th Quartermaster Battalion (Truck). It was activated on 1 June 1942 at Camp Claiborne, Louisiana, and participated in significant campaigns during World War II, including operations in Normandy, Northern France, Rhineland, Ardennes-Alsace, and Central Europe. Following the war, it was converted and redesignated as the 17th Transportation Corps Truck Battalion in 1946, and later as the 17th Transportation Battalion in 1952. Over its history, the unit has provided crucial logistical and transportation support in various conflicts, including the Vietnam War and operations in Southwest Asia.

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Terry Hunter

U.S. Army

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Melissa Dronebarger

U.S. Army

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Photos

The BIG one, firing at Cp St Barbara

Me in Korea on the DMZ, 1969

950 HP, Fun Car

my 67 GT I had after Nam

About 17th Transportation

About this Unit

Historical Facts

• Origins in World War II: The 17th Transportation Battalion was first constituted during World War II, serving as a vital logistics unit in the European Theater. • Normandy Invasion Support: The unit played a significant role in supporting logistics and transportation during the D-Day Normandy landings in 1944. • Korean War Service: The 17th provided critical transportation and supply support to U.S. forces during the Korean War, ensuring the mobility of troops and materiel. • Vietnam War Operations: The unit was heavily involved in Vietnam, managing convoys and supply lines in challenging environments, often under threat of enemy ambush. • Decorated for Valor: The 17th Transportation Battalion has earned numerous unit citations and commendations for its service, including the Meritorious Unit Commendation. • Desert Storm Logistics: During Operation Desert Storm, the 17th played a crucial role in transporting supplies and equipment across the vast deserts of the Middle East. • Innovators in Transportation: The unit has been at the forefront of adopting new transportation technologies, such as heavy equipment transporters and advanced convoy security measures. • Humanitarian Missions: The 17th has participated in numerous humanitarian operations, delivering aid and supplies during natural disasters and crises around the globe. • Support in Iraq and Afghanistan: The unit has been deployed multiple times in support of Operations Iraqi Freedom and Enduring Freedom, sustaining coalition forces with critical logistics. • Legacy of Service: With decades of distinguished service, the 17th Transportation remains a symbol of reliability and excellence in military logistics, adapting to changing warfare and global challenges.