53rd Transportation Battalion

The 53rd Transportation Battalion was first constituted on 1 May 1936 in the Regular Army as the 53rd Quartermaster Regiment (Truck), activated at Fort Bragg, North Carolina. During World War II, the unit was reorganized and participated in major logistics operations in the European Theater, supporting Allied advances with vital transportation services. After the war, the battalion underwent several redesignations, eventually becoming the 53rd Transportation Battalion. Throughout the Cold War and into the modern era, the battalion has provided critical logistical support during numerous operations, including deployments to Southwest Asia during Operation Desert Storm and subsequent contingency missions.