37th Transportation Command

• World War II Origins: The 37th Transportation Command traces its lineage to the 37th Quartermaster Regiment, activated in 1942 during World War II, and was responsible for logistics and transportation in the European Theater. • Normandy Invasion Support: The unit played a key logistical role in the Normandy invasion, delivering critical supplies and equipment to Allied forces following D-Day. • Postwar Reorganization: After WWII, the unit underwent several reorganizations and redesignations, eventually becoming the 37th Transportation Command in the mid-1950s. • Cold War Service: Stationed in Germany during the Cold War, the 37th was responsible for providing transportation support to US Army Europe, ensuring rapid mobility in case of conflict with the Warsaw Pact. • Vietnam War Contributions: Elements of the unit provided logistics support during the Vietnam War, helping to move troops, equipment, and supplies across challenging terrain. • Operation Desert Storm: The 37th Transportation Command played a vital role in the massive logistical effort required for Operation Desert Storm, moving thousands of tons of supplies and vehicles. • Balkans Operations: In the 1990s, the unit supported peacekeeping and humanitarian missions in the Balkans, facilitating the movement of personnel and aid. • Humanitarian Missions: Throughout its history, the 37th has participated in disaster relief operations, including delivering aid during natural disasters in Europe and Africa. • Inactivation and Legacy: The 37th Transportation Command was inactivated in 2007, but its legacy continues in the units and soldiers that inherited its traditions. • Unit Motto and Insignia: The unit's motto, "Maneuver and Mobility," reflects its critical mission, and its distinctive unit insignia features a wheel and sword, symbolizing both transportation and military readiness.