184th Ordnance

• World War II Origins: The 184th Ordnance Battalion was originally constituted during World War II, playing a vital role in ammunition supply and maintenance for U.S. forces in the European Theater. • D-Day Support: Elements of the 184th supported the Normandy landings by ensuring the rapid distribution of ammunition and explosives to frontline units during the critical early days of the invasion. • Campaign Streamers: The unit earned several campaign streamers for participation in major WWII campaigns, including Normandy, Northern France, Rhineland, and Central Europe. • Postwar Service: After World War II, the 184th continued to serve in Germany as part of the U.S. occupation forces, managing captured enemy ordnance and disposal operations. • Korean War Reactivation: The 184th was reactivated during the Korean War, providing essential ordnance support for United Nations forces on the peninsula. • Vietnam Era: The battalion served as part of the U.S. Army’s logistical network during the Vietnam War, supporting combat operations with munitions supply and explosive ordnance disposal (EOD) expertise. • Modern EOD Mission: Today, the 184th Ordnance Battalion (EOD) specializes in detecting, identifying, rendering safe, and disposing of explosive threats, both domestically and abroad. • Homeland Security Support: The unit has assisted in major national events, providing EOD support at presidential inaugurations, major sporting events, and other high-profile gatherings. • Global Deployments: Members of the 184th have deployed to Iraq and Afghanistan, supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom, where their expertise in counter-IED (improvised explosive device) operations saved countless lives. • Unit Motto: The 184th Ordnance Battalion’s motto is “Service Not Glory,” reflecting their commitment to service behind the scenes, often in dangerous and unheralded roles.