H&S Co 4th AAV Bn

• Unit Identity: H&S Company, 4th Assault Amphibian Battalion (AAV) is a Headquarters & Service company, providing command and logistical support to the 4th AAV Battalion within the United States Marine Corps Reserve. • Activation Date: The 4th AAV Battalion traces its roots to 1943, with H&S Company being a critical component supporting its operations throughout its history. • Reserve Component: The unit is a reserve element, primarily composed of Marines who train part-time but can be mobilized for active duty during national emergencies or wartime. • Gulf War Service: Elements of the 4th AAV Battalion, including H&S Co, were activated and deployed for Operation Desert Storm in 1991, providing amphibious support and logistics. • Hurricane Katrina Response: In 2005, Marines from H&S Company supported disaster relief efforts in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina, demonstrating the unit’s flexibility for humanitarian missions. • AAVP7A1 Vehicles: The battalion, with logistics and maintenance support from H&S Company, operates the AAVP7A1 amphibious assault vehicle, capable of transporting Marines from ship to shore. • Training Exercises: H&S Company regularly participates in major joint and multinational training exercises, such as Operation Bold Alligator and other amphibious readiness drills. • Community Ties: The Reserve unit maintains strong connections to its local community, often participating in parades, public events, and military appreciation days. • 9/11 Mobilization: After the September 11th attacks, H&S Company personnel were mobilized in support of Operations Enduring Freedom and Iraqi Freedom, supporting overseas deployments. • Preserving Amphibious Heritage: H&S Company helps preserve the Marine Corps’ amphibious legacy, training Marines in the unique skills required for ship-to-shore operations, a core Marine Corps capability since World War II.