587th Signal Co, Patch Barracks

• Origins: The 587th Signal Company was first constituted during World War II, providing vital communications support for Allied operations. • Cold War Role: The unit played a key part in supporting U.S. Army Europe (USAREUR) communications during the tense years of the Cold War, ensuring secure lines between command nodes. • Patch Barracks Location: The 587th Signal Co was stationed at Patch Barracks in Stuttgart, Germany—home to several major U.S. military commands, including EUCOM and AFRICOM. • Technological Innovation: The 587th was among the first to field and test new tactical communications equipment in Europe, such as the Mobile Subscriber Equipment (MSE) system. • Support to NATO: The company regularly participated in NATO exercises, providing communication links to allied headquarters and units across Europe. • Operation Desert Storm: Elements of the 587th were deployed or supported operations during the 1991 Gulf War, handling critical communications for deployed units. • Community Involvement: Soldiers from the 587th Signal Co were active in Stuttgart’s local community, volunteering in schools and participating in German-American friendship events. • Unit Motto: The company’s motto, "Voice of Victory," reflects its mission to ensure reliable communication under any circumstances. • Unit Crest: The company’s distinctive insignia features lightning bolts and signal flags, symbolizing speed and clarity in communications. • Legacy and Deactivation: The 587th Signal Co’s legacy lives on through the soldiers who served there, although the unit was inactivated as part of post-Cold War restructuring in the late 1990s.