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• Origins in Support Operations: The 7th Combat Sustainment Support Battalion (7th CSSB) traces its lineage back to earlier Quartermaster and Supply units, with a history of logistical support dating to World War II. • Stationed in Germany: The battalion was long based at Warner Barracks in Bamberg, Germany, serving as a vital logistics hub for U.S. Army Europe, especially during the Cold War. • Operation Desert Storm: Elements of the CSSB’s predecessor units provided critical supply and transportation support during Operations Desert Shield and Desert Storm in 1990-1991. • Iraq and Afghanistan Deployments: The 7th CSSB deployed multiple times in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom, delivering fuel, ammunition, food, and repair parts across dangerous routes. • Distinguished Unit Insignia: The battalion’s insignia features a wheel and sword, signifying both mobility and the battalion’s support role in combat operations. • Humanitarian Missions: In addition to combat logistics, the 7th CSSB has supported humanitarian relief operations, including disaster response in Europe and the Middle East. • Training NATO Allies: While stationed in Europe, 7th CSSB frequently trained with NATO partners, enhancing multinational logistics interoperability. • Transition to Fort Drum: Following U.S. Army force realignments, the battalion relocated from Germany to Fort Drum, New York, integrating into the 10th Mountain Division Sustainment Brigade. • Convoy Security Innovations: The battalion pioneered new convoy security and logistics tactics to counter IED threats during deployments in Iraq and Afghanistan. • Modern Mission: Today, 7th CSSB continues to provide logistics, supply, and transportation support for U.S. Army operations, maintaining readiness to deploy worldwide in support of combat and humanitarian missions.