Kym Barillas

The 87th Maintenance Battalion was constituted on 1 May 1936 in the Regular Army and activated on 1 June 1941 at Fort Sill, Oklahoma. During World War II, the battalion provided critical maintenance and logistical support for U.S. Army operations in the European Theater, contributing to the success of Allied campaigns. After the war, the unit underwent several reorganizations, serving in various capacities during the Korean and Vietnam Wars, where it continued its legacy of excellence in equipment maintenance and support. Today, the 87th Maintenance Battalion remains a vital component of Army sustainment operations, upholding its motto of "Support the Line."