526 BSB Fort Campbell, KY

• Origins and Lineage: The 526th Brigade Support Battalion (526th BSB) was originally constituted during World War II, tracing its roots back to the 526th Quartermaster Battalion, activated in 1942. • World War II Service: The 526th played a crucial support role during World War II, supplying vital logistics and materiel to front-line units in the European Theater of Operations. • Vietnam War: Elements of the battalion, then designated as the 526th Support Battalion, participated in critical supply and support missions during the Vietnam War, ensuring operational readiness for combat units. • Association with the 101st Airborne Division: The 526th BSB is an organic unit of the 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault), known as the "Screaming Eagles." • Nickname – "Best by Performance": The 526th BSB is nicknamed "Best by Performance," reflecting its commitment to excellence in logistics and sustainment operations. • Operation Iraqi Freedom: The battalion deployed multiple times in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom, providing vital sustainment, maintenance, and medical support to coalition forces. • Operation Enduring Freedom: The 526th BSB supported the 101st Airborne Division in Afghanistan, playing a key role in logistics, transportation, and medical care for deployed soldiers. • Innovative Training: The battalion has been recognized for innovative logistics and sustainment training, including joint exercises with other branches and multinational partners at Fort Campbell. • Community Involvement: Soldiers of the 526th BSB actively participate in community outreach and support programs in the Fort Campbell and Clarksville, TN areas, fostering strong civilian-military relations. • Unit Insignia Symbolism: The battalion’s distinctive unit insignia features a gold cross and a red star, symbolizing their mission of support and the courage of its soldiers.