1st Logistical Command

• 1. The 1st Logistical Command was activated on June 1, 1965 as part of the United States Army. • 2. During the Vietnam War, the unit provided logistical support to military operations in Southeast Asia. • 3. The 1st Logistical Command was responsible for supplying troops with everything they needed to conduct missions, including food, fuel, and ammunition. • 4. The unit operated in various locations throughout Vietnam, including Saigon, Long Binh, and Da Nang. • 5. In addition to its logistical support duties, the 1st Logistical Command also provided medical services to troops in the field. • 6. The unit played a crucial role in the Tet Offensive of 1968, providing rapid resupply to troops fighting in some of the war's bloodiest battles. • 7. The 1st Logistical Command was disbanded in 1971 as part of the drawdown of American forces in Vietnam. • 8. Several members of the unit were awarded medals for their valor and service during the war, including the Bronze Star and the Purple Heart. • 9. The 1st Logistical Command suffered heavy casualties during its time in Vietnam, with many soldiers killed or wounded in action. • 10. The legacy of the 1st Logistical Command lives on today, with veterans of the unit continuing to hold reunions and events to honor their service and sacrifice.