136th Medical Depot, Ft Sam Houston, Texas

• Origins during World War II: The 136th Medical Depot was constituted on 25 September 1943 as the 136th Medical Depot Company and activated on 1 October 1943 at Fort Jackson, South Carolina. • European Theater Service: During World War II, the unit deployed to Europe, providing medical supply support to Allied forces during key campaigns in France and Germany. • Reactivation at Fort Sam Houston: After several periods of inactivation and reactivation, the 136th Medical Depot was reactivated at Fort Sam Houston, Texas, solidifying its role as a major medical logistics unit. • Korean War Contribution: The unit was mobilized for the Korean War, playing a critical role in supplying medical equipment and pharmaceuticals to United Nations forces. • Vietnam War Support: Members of the 136th Medical Depot assisted in providing logistical medical support during the Vietnam War, ensuring wounded soldiers received the necessary supplies. • Medical Logistics Innovation: The Depot was instrumental in pioneering new methods for storing and distributing temperature-sensitive medical supplies, setting standards in military logistics. • Cold War Readiness: Throughout the Cold War, the 136th participated in numerous exercises and contingency operations to ensure medical supply readiness for possible conflict in Europe. • Humanitarian Missions: The unit supported several humanitarian missions, including disaster relief efforts within the United States and abroad, by rapidly deploying medical supplies to devastated areas. • Integration with Medical Training: Located at Fort Sam Houston, home of Army Medical Department Center & School, the 136th Medical Depot collaborated in training Army medical logisticians. • Legacy and Deactivation: The 136th Medical Depot was eventually deactivated as part of Army restructuring, but its legacy endures through innovations in medical logistics and support to combat and peacetime operations.