David Francis

The 24th Infantry Division is a mechanized infantry division of the United States Army. It was originally activated in 1941 during World War II and has since been reactivated several times. The division has a rich history, having participated in numerous campaigns and conflicts, including the Korean War and Operation Desert Storm. Today, the 24th Infantry Division remains a crucial component of the Army's force structure, ready to deploy and engage in operations around the world.

The 7th Sustainment Brigade, known as the "Resolute" Brigade, has a distinguished history supporting U.S. Army operations. Originally constituted as the 7th Transportation Brigade in 1943, it provided vital logistical and transportation support in World War II, the Korean War, and numerous subsequent operations. Redesignated as the 7th Sustainment Brigade, the unit has played a key role in sustaining joint and multinational forces during Operations Desert Storm, Iraqi Freedom, and Enduring Freedom. Stationed at Fort Eustis, Virginia, the brigade continues to deliver critical sustainment, distribution, and transportation support to ensure mission success worldwide.

30th Infantry Division

U.S. Army

The 30th Infantry Division, nicknamed the "Old Hickory" Division, was organized in 1917 and served with distinction in both World War I and World War II. During World War I, the division fought alongside British forces, earning acclaim for its role in breaking the Hindenburg Line in 1918. In World War II, the 30th Infantry Division landed in Normandy shortly after D-Day and participated in key campaigns including the Battle of Saint-Lô, the Battle of the Bulge, and the crossing of the Rhine. Renowned for its combat effectiveness, the 30th Infantry Division was recognized as one of the most outstanding American infantry divisions of the war.

The 30th Engineer Battalion was originally constituted on 1 July 1940 in the Regular Army as the 2d Battalion, 30th Engineers and activated at Camp Beauregard, Louisiana. The unit served with distinction during World War II, participating in key campaigns across the European Theater, including Normandy and the Rhineland. After the war, the battalion underwent several reorganizations and redesignations, eventually becoming the 30th Engineer Battalion. Throughout its history, the battalion has provided vital combat engineering support, including construction, mobility, and countermobility operations, supporting both national defense and overseas contingency missions.

The 1404th Transportation Company is a unit within the United States Army Reserve with a distinguished history of logistical support and transportation operations. Activated during periods of increased military demand, the 1404th has provided crucial convoy and cargo transport services both domestically and in overseas deployments. The unit has supported missions in major operations such as Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom, ensuring the steady flow of supplies to frontline units. Known for its reliability and adaptability, the 1404th Transportation Company continues to play a vital role in sustaining Army mobility and mission readiness.

The Army Reserve Sustainment Command (ARSC) was activated in 2007 as part of the U.S. Army Reserve’s transformation to provide specialized logistical and sustainment support. Headquartered in Birmingham, Alabama, the ARSC commands and controls multiple subordinate units, focusing on supply, maintenance, transportation, and contracting support for both peacetime and deployed operations. It plays a critical role in augmenting the Army’s logistics capabilities, ensuring operational readiness and sustainment for Army and joint forces worldwide. Since its inception, the ARSC has supported numerous missions, including overseas contingency operations and homeland defense efforts.