15th FSB 1st CAVELRY DIV.

• Origins: The 15th Forward Support Battalion (FSB) traces its lineage to the 15th Supply and Transport Battalion, activated in 1921 and reorganized multiple times to support the famed 1st Cavalry Division. • Vietnam War Service: The 15th S&T Battalion (predecessor to the FSB) provided critical logistical and medical support to the 1st Cavalry Division (Airmobile) during the Vietnam War, including major campaigns like the Ia Drang Valley. • Transformation: The unit officially became the 15th Forward Support Battalion in 1984, adapting to new Army doctrine emphasizing brigade-level support operations. • Desert Storm: The 15th FSB deployed with the 1st Cavalry Division to Southwest Asia during Operations Desert Shield and Desert Storm, earning campaign streamers for its support roles. • Distinctive Insignia: The battalion's distinctive unit insignia features a black mule symbolizing strength and service, and a wheel denoting mobility and logistics. • Modernization: During the 1990s, the 15th FSB was at the forefront of adopting advanced logistics automation, improving supply and medical response times on the battlefield. • Humanitarian Missions: In addition to combat operations, the 15th FSB has been involved in disaster relief and humanitarian operations, including support missions after Hurricane Katrina. • Global War on Terror: The battalion supported Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom, providing logistics, fuel, and medical support to the 1st Cavalry Division in Iraq and Afghanistan. • Nickname: The battalion is affectionately known as the "Muleskinners," a nod to the mule drivers who played a vital role in military logistics throughout history. • Legacy of Service: The 15th FSB’s motto, "Allons" (French for "Let’s Go!"), reflects its enduring commitment to supporting the "First Team"—the 1st Cavalry Division—wherever and whenever needed.