Maintenance Troop 11th ACR

Maintenance Troop, 11th Armored Cavalry Regiment (11th ACR), has a distinguished history of service supporting the "Blackhorse Regiment." Activated in its modern form during the Cold War, Maintenance Troop was integral to the regiment’s operations along the Fulda Gap in Germany, ensuring the readiness of tanks, armored vehicles, and critical equipment as a front-line defense against potential Warsaw Pact aggression. The troop deployed alongside the 11th ACR in Vietnam, providing vital repair and recovery capabilities under combat conditions. In recent decades, Maintenance Troop has continued to support the regiment during training at the National Training Center, Fort Irwin, California, exemplifying excellence in logistical and technical support. Throughout its service, the troop’s dedication has been pivotal to the combat effectiveness and operational success of the 11th ACR.