About this Unit
Headquarters and Headquarters Company, Division Support Command, 24th Infantry Division (HHC DISCOM, 24th ID) served as the command and control element for the division’s logistical and support operations. Activated during the Cold War, HHC DISCOM played a crucial role in ensuring the 24th Infantry Division’s combat readiness by managing supply, maintenance, medical, and transportation services. The unit was notably deployed during Operations Desert Shield and Desert Storm in 1990–1991, supporting the division’s rapid advance into Iraq and contributing to the success of coalition forces. Following the Gulf War, HHC DISCOM continued to support training and contingency operations until the division’s inactivation in the mid-1990s.
Historical Facts
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Origins: The Headquarters and Headquarters Company (HHC), Division Support Command (DISCOM), 24th Infantry Division (ID) traces its roots back to World War II, when the 24th ID was first activated in 1941 at Schofield Barracks, Hawaii.
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Pearl Harbor: The 24th ID, including its support elements, was present in Hawaii during the attack on Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941, and played a key role in the island’s defense and subsequent Pacific campaigns.
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Korean War: DISCOM units supported the 24th ID’s rapid deployment to Korea in 1950, providing crucial logistical support during the defense of the Pusan Perimeter and the Inchon Landing.
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Cold War Germany: During the Cold War, the 24th ID and its DISCOM were stationed in Germany as part of U.S. Army Europe, serving as a frontline deterrent against the Soviet Union.
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Desert Storm: The 24th DISCOM played a vital role during Operation Desert Storm (1991), supporting the division’s “left hook” maneuver into Iraq, which helped encircle and defeat Iraqi forces.
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Humanitarian Missions: HHC DISCOM 24th ID took part in humanitarian and disaster relief operations, including support during Hurricane Andrew recovery efforts in Florida in 1992.
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Multi-Functionality: The DISCOM provided a wide array of support: supply, maintenance, transportation, medical, and administrative services, making it the backbone of the division’s operational capability.
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Distinctive Unit Insignia: The DISCOM’s insignia featured a red and green color scheme, symbolizing the support mission, and was proudly worn by its soldiers.
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Deactivation and Legacy: The 24th ID was inactivated in 1996, but the traditions and lineage of its DISCOM, including HHC, continue in successor units and through the memories of its veterans.
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Veteran Community: Former members of HHC DISCOM 24th ID remain active in veteran associations, sharing stories of their vital roles in operations from World War II to the Gulf War.
