HQ Detachment 84th Ordnance Battalion

• World War II Origins: The 84th Ordnance Battalion was first constituted on 27 June 1941 as Headquarters and Headquarters Detachment, 3d Battalion, 45th Quartermaster Regiment (Truck-Army) and has undergone multiple reorganizations since then. • Normandy Campaign: The unit saw action during World War II, participating in the Normandy Campaign after D-Day, providing essential ammunition and ordnance support to frontline units. • Korean War Service: The battalion was active during the Korean War, earning campaign streamers for its support of United Nations forces, often operating under challenging combat conditions. • Vietnam War Deployments: The 84th Ordnance Battalion was deployed to Vietnam and played a critical role in supplying and maintaining munitions, supporting major operations throughout the conflict. • Cold War Presence in Germany: During the Cold War, the battalion was stationed in Germany, where it was responsible for the storage, security, and maintenance of U.S. Army munitions in Europe. • Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD): The battalion has had responsibility for EOD missions, ensuring the safe handling and disposal of unexploded ordnance in peacetime and combat environments. • Support in Operation Desert Storm: Elements of the 84th Ordnance Battalion provided logistical and ordnance support during the Gulf War, contributing to the rapid success of coalition forces. • Distinctive Unit Insignia: The battalion’s insignia features a gold shield with a red band, symbolizing the unit’s ordnance mission and its history of valor in combat. • Humanitarian Missions: The 84th Ordnance Battalion has participated in humanitarian and disaster relief operations, using its expertise in logistics and munitions management. • Modern-Day Operations: Today, HQ Detachment 84th Ordnance Battalion continues to support U.S. Army operations, focusing on supply, maintenance, and EOD tasks across the globe.