Ommer Cheatheam

The **280th Ordnance Detachment** was a U.S. Army support unit stationed at the 121st Motor Pool in Yongson (Yongsan), Korea, during the post-Korean War era. Tasked with the maintenance, repair, and supply of ordnance equipment, the unit played a critical role in ensuring operational readiness for American and allied forces stationed on the peninsula. Operating under the auspices of the Eighth U.S. Army, the detachment provided logistical support amidst the tense geopolitical climate of the Cold War. The 280th Ordnance Detachment's efforts at the 121st Motor Pool contributed significantly to the sustainment of military vehicles and equipment, bolstering the United States' deterrence posture in the region.