338th Transportation Battalion

• Activation Date: The 338th Transportation Battalion was first constituted on 1 May 1943 in the Army of the United States and activated on 25 May 1943 at Camp Livingston, Louisiana. • World War II Service: During World War II, the battalion provided critical transportation support in the European Theater, helping move troops, equipment, and supplies across France and Germany. • Campaign Participation: The battalion participated in key campaigns including Normandy, Northern France, Rhineland, Ardennes-Alsace, and Central Europe. • Decorations: The unit received several campaign streamers for its service during World War II, highlighting its sustained excellence and dedication. • Deactivation and Reactivation: After the war, the battalion was inactivated on 1 November 1945 in France, but was reactivated in the Army Reserve on 1 December 1948 in Baltimore, Maryland. • Modern Mission: Today, the 338th Transportation Battalion is a U.S. Army Reserve unit focused on providing mission command for movement control and transportation units, ensuring the rapid deployment and sustainment of forces. • Operation Iraqi Freedom: Elements of the 338th have deployed in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom, playing a vital role in logistics and transportation operations in the Middle East. • Unit Motto: The battalion’s motto is “We Move the Force,” reflecting its core mission to mobilize and sustain military operations through transportation expertise. • Community Engagement: The battalion is known for its active involvement in community service and partnership with local organizations, supporting both military and civilian initiatives. • Patch and Insignia: The 338th’s distinctive unit insignia features a ship’s wheel, symbolizing mobility, readiness, and the battalion’s commitment to enabling Army operations anywhere in the world.