HHD 28th Transportation Battalion

• Origins in World War II: The 28th Transportation Battalion was originally constituted on 29 May 1943 as the 28th Quartermaster Regiment (Truck), later redesignated as the 28th Quartermaster Battalion (Mobile) and activated at Camp Gordon, Georgia. • Redesignation to Transportation: On 1 August 1946, the unit was redesignated as the 28th Transportation Corps Truck Battalion, reflecting the Army’s shift to specialized transportation units after World War II. • Service in Europe: The battalion played a key role in the European Theater during World War II, supporting logistics and supply movements across France and Germany as part of the Red Ball Express. • Korean War Activation: The 28th Transportation Battalion was reactivated for service during the Korean War, providing vital logistical support for UN and US forces. • Vietnam War Involvement: The battalion participated in multiple campaigns in Vietnam, ensuring the flow of materiel, fuel, and personnel despite challenging terrain and enemy attacks. • Headquarters and Headquarters Detachment (HHD): The HHD 28th Transportation Battalion serves as the command and control element, overseeing subordinate transportation companies and ensuring mission readiness. • Distinctive Unit Insignia: The battalion’s insignia features a wheel and a sword, symbolizing the unit’s mobility and readiness to support combat operations anywhere. • Cold War and NATO Missions: After Vietnam, the battalion was stationed in Germany, supporting NATO operations and exercises during the Cold War, enhancing allied mobility and logistics. • Desert Shield/Desert Storm: Elements of the battalion deployed in support of Operations Desert Shield and Desert Storm, moving critical supplies across the vast deserts of Saudi Arabia and Kuwait. • Humanitarian Missions: The HHD 28th Transportation Battalion has participated in humanitarian aid missions, including disaster relief operations and peacekeeping logistics, reflecting its versatility beyond combat roles.