296 BSB

• Unit Designation: The 296th Brigade Support Battalion (BSB) is a support battalion assigned to the 1st Stryker Brigade Combat Team, 2nd Infantry Division. • Activation History: The unit was originally constituted as the 296th Quartermaster Battalion in 1944 during World War II. • World War II Service: The battalion participated in campaigns in Northern France and Rhineland, providing vital logistical support to combat units. • Reflagging and Redesignation: Over its history, the unit has undergone several reflagging and redesignations, ultimately becoming the 296th Brigade Support Battalion in 2000. • Korean Peninsula Deployment: The 296th BSB has been stationed at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington, and has a legacy of supporting operations on the Korean Peninsula. • Stryker Brigade Integration: As part of the Army’s move to modular brigade combat teams, 296th BSB became integral in providing logistical, medical, and maintenance support to Stryker-equipped units. • Operation Iraqi Freedom: The battalion deployed multiple times in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom, earning commendations for its logistical operations under combat conditions. • Distinctive Unit Insignia: The unit’s distinctive insignia features a key and a sword, symbolizing supply and protection roles. • Motto: The 296th BSB’s motto is "Frontline Support," reflecting its commitment to providing direct support to frontline units. • Humanitarian Missions: In addition to combat operations, the 296th BSB has participated in humanitarian and disaster relief missions, both domestically and overseas.