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History of HHC 2nd Support Command

Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 2nd Support Command (HHC, 2nd SUPCOM) was a key logistical unit in the U.S. Army, primarily active during the Cold War period in Europe. Established in the 1970s, its mission was to provide comprehensive logistical and support services—such as supply, maintenance, and transportation—to U.S. Army Europe units, with its headquarters located in the Federal Republic of Germany. HHC, 2nd SUPCOM played a crucial role in maintaining readiness and sustainment for NATO forces through various exercises and operations, including REFORGER (Return of Forces to Germany). The unit was eventually inactivated in the early 1990s as part of the post-Cold War drawdown and restructuring of U.S. forces in Europe.

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  • Origins: HHC (Headquarters and Headquarters Company), 2nd Support Command traces its roots back to the Cold War era, supporting U.S. Army Europe operations in Germany.
  • Role: The unit served as the command and control element for the 2nd Support Command, overseeing logistics, supply, and maintenance for thousands of soldiers.
  • Location: At various times, HHC 2nd Support Command was stationed at Nellingen Kaserne and later at other bases in the Stuttgart area.
  • Nickname: Members often referred to the unit as “2nd SUPCOM,” and the unit patch was a source of pride among its personnel.
  • Cold War Readiness: During the height of the Cold War, HHC 2nd Support Command regularly conducted field exercises to ensure rapid support in the event of a conflict with Warsaw Pact forces.
  • Reforger Exercises: The unit participated in the famous REFORGER (Return of Forces to Germany) exercises, showcasing NATO’s ability to rapidly reinforce Europe.
  • Humanitarian Missions: HHC 2nd Support Command provided logistical support during humanitarian operations, including refugee assistance in the Balkans during the 1990s.
  • Desert Storm: Elements of the 2nd Support Command supported the deployment of VII Corps during Operation Desert Storm, proving essential in the massive logistical effort.
  • Transformation: With Army restructuring after the Cold War, 2nd Support Command’s elements were reorganized and many personnel integrated into new sustainment and support commands.
  • Legacy: Veterans of HHC 2nd Support Command maintain strong bonds, with reunions and social media groups dedicated to preserving the unit’s history and camaraderie.
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