4th Quartermaster

• Historic Roots: The 4th Quartermaster traces its lineage back to World War II, originally constituted in 1942 as the 4th Quartermaster Troop Transport Company, providing essential supply and logistics support to U.S. Army operations. • Aerial Delivery Expertise: The unit is renowned for its specialization in aerial delivery, including parachute packing, maintenance, and the rigging and drop of supplies and heavy equipment for airborne operations. • Operation Market Garden: During World War II, predecessors of the 4th Quartermaster played key roles in supplying airborne and ground forces during large-scale operations like Operation Market Garden. • Vietnam War Service: The 4th Quartermaster provided critical logistical support during the Vietnam War, ensuring the steady flow of food, equipment, and ammunition to troops in difficult terrain. • Parachute Riggers’ Creed: Soldiers in the unit uphold the "Riggers’ Creed," a solemn vow reflecting their responsibility to ensure the life-preserving integrity of every parachute they pack: "I will be sure always." • Humanitarian Missions: The 4th Quartermaster has participated in numerous humanitarian relief missions, airdropping food and supplies during natural disasters in the U.S. and around the globe. • Unit Insignia: The distinctive unit insignia features a red and blue shield with a golden parachute, symbolizing their aerial delivery mission and Army Quartermaster heritage. • Operation Desert Storm: Members of the 4th Quartermaster provided logistical and airdrop support during the Gulf War, helping sustain coalition forces in challenging desert environments. • Fort Liberty (formerly Bragg): The unit is currently based at Fort Liberty, North Carolina, supporting the 82nd Airborne Division and other elite airborne units. • Memorial and Honors: The 4th Quartermaster has a memorial dedicated to the 23 soldiers lost in the tragic 1996 Green Ramp accident, reflecting the unit’s close-knit camaraderie and commitment to remembrance.