188th AFAR BSB Fort Bragg, NC

• Origins: The 188th Brigade Support Battalion (BSB) is part of the 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 82nd Airborne Division, stationed at Fort Bragg (now Fort Liberty), North Carolina, with a lineage tracing back to World War II. • Airborne Tradition: The unit supports the 3rd Brigade’s airborne operations, and its soldiers are trained parachutists, maintaining the proud airborne legacy of the 82nd Airborne Division. • Nickname: The 188th BSB is often referred to as “Steel Eagles,” symbolizing their strength and support role within the brigade. • Afghanistan and Iraq Deployments: The battalion has deployed multiple times in support of Operations Enduring Freedom (Afghanistan) and Iraqi Freedom, providing critical logistical support in combat zones. • Support Role: The BSB provides vital logistics, medical, maintenance, and supply support to the entire 3rd Brigade, ensuring combat effectiveness and operational readiness. • Decorations: Throughout its history, the unit and its soldiers have earned numerous awards, including the Meritorious Unit Commendation and campaign streamers for their service. • Rapid Deployment: As part of the 82nd Airborne Division, the 188th BSB is capable of deploying anywhere in the world within 18 hours, ready to support airborne and contingency missions. • Humanitarian Missions: The unit has participated in humanitarian missions, such as hurricane relief efforts and disaster response, providing crucial aid and logistics support. • Advanced Medical Support: The battalion operates advanced Role II medical facilities, offering lifesaving care to injured soldiers on the battlefield and in training environments. • Community Engagement: The 188th BSB is active in the Fort Bragg community, organizing events like “Steel Eagle Week” to foster unit cohesion and morale among soldiers and their families.