GLENN STIDHAM

The 24th Ordnance Company has a distinguished history of providing vital munitions and explosives ordnance disposal (EOD) support to the United States Army. Originally constituted during World War II, the unit played a key role in supplying and maintaining ammunition for frontline troops in both the European and Pacific Theaters. Over the decades, the 24th Ordnance Company has supported numerous operations, including the Korean and Vietnam Wars, as well as recent deployments to the Middle East. Today, the company continues its mission of ensuring the safe handling, storage, and disposal of ordnance, contributing to the Army’s operational readiness worldwide.

The Headquarters and Headquarters Company (HHC), 191st Ordnance Battalion, traces its lineage to World War II, when it was constituted on 18 October 1944 in the Army of the United States. Activated in France, the battalion provided vital ordnance support throughout the European Theater, ensuring the repair, maintenance, and supply of critical equipment. Over the decades, the 191st Ordnance Battalion has participated in numerous operations, adapting to evolving logistical demands during the Cold War, Operation Desert Storm, and the Global War on Terrorism. Today, HHC 191st Ordnance Battalion continues its mission of supporting U.S. Army readiness with expertise in ammunition management and explosive ordnance disposal.