Cicely Jackson

Headquarters and Headquarters Company, Division Support Command, 24th Infantry Division (HHC DISCOM, 24th ID) served as the command and control element for the division’s logistical and support operations. Activated during the Cold War, HHC DISCOM played a crucial role in ensuring the 24th Infantry Division’s combat readiness by managing supply, maintenance, medical, and transportation services. The unit was notably deployed during Operations Desert Shield and Desert Storm in 1990–1991, supporting the division’s rapid advance into Iraq and contributing to the success of coalition forces. Following the Gulf War, HHC DISCOM continued to support training and contingency operations until the division’s inactivation in the mid-1990s.

The Headquarters and Headquarters Company, Main Management Center (HHC MMC), Division Support Command (DISCOM) was a vital logistical unit within U.S. Army divisions, particularly prominent from the 1970s through the early 2000s. HHC MMC DISCOM provided command and control, administration, and operational planning for the division's logistical support, including supply, maintenance, transportation, and medical services. During major operations such as Operation Desert Storm and Operation Iraqi Freedom, HHC MMC units ensured seamless sustainment of combat forces through complex supply chains and rapid response capabilities. Their adaptability and coordination were crucial in maintaining the operational tempo and effectiveness of the division’s combat elements.

4th Infantry Division

U.S. Army

The 4th Infantry Division is a division of the United States Army that is based at Fort Carson, Colorado. It is known for its role in World War II, where it played a key role in the D-Day invasion of Normandy. The division has also served in the Vietnam War, Operation Iraqi Freedom, and Operation Enduring Freedom in Afghanistan. The 4th Infantry Division is currently a versatile and adaptable unit that trains to deploy rapidly and conduct combat operations in a variety of environments.