3rd Expeditionary Sustainment Command

• Origins in World War II: The 3rd Expeditionary Sustainment Command (3rd ESC) traces its roots to the 3rd Logistical Command, activated in France in 1950 during the Korean War to provide vital logistical support. • Korean War Service: The unit played a crucial role in the Korean War, managing supplies, maintenance, and transportation for UN forces under harsh and challenging conditions. • Vietnam War Deployments: The 3rd ESC (then 3rd Support Command) supported combat operations in Vietnam, overseeing supply chains, maintenance, and medical support for U.S. troops. • Reactivation and Modern Missions: The command was inactivated and reactivated several times, most recently in 2006 at Fort Knox, Kentucky, adapting to changing Army logistics needs. • Support in Operation Iraqi Freedom: 3rd ESC deployed to Iraq multiple times, providing logistical oversight for coalition forces during major campaigns and the drawdown of U.S. forces. • Disaster Relief Operations: The unit contributed to humanitarian aid and disaster relief, including support for hurricane and earthquake response missions in the United States and the Caribbean. • Distinctive Shoulder Patch: The unit’s patch features three blue arrows and a red background, symbolizing its numerical designation and its support mission. • Afghanistan Deployments: 3rd ESC played a central role in Operation Enduring Freedom, managing the complex logistics of retrograding equipment from Afghanistan. • Current Home Station: 3rd ESC is headquartered at Fort Liberty (formerly Fort Bragg), North Carolina, supporting XVIII Airborne Corps and rapid deployment forces. • Motto and Values: The command’s motto, "Sustain the Line!", reflects its dedication to ensuring continuous support for combat units, embodying the Army’s values of service, integrity, and excellence.