2220th Transportation Company

• Formation and Role: The 2220th Transportation Company is a unit within the United States Army Reserve, primarily tasked with providing transportation and logistical support, including movement of personnel, equipment, and supplies. • Headquarters Location: The company is headquartered in Tucson, Arizona, and has been an integral part of the Arizona Army Reserve community for decades. • Desert Shield/Desert Storm: The 2220th was activated and deployed in support of Operations Desert Shield and Desert Storm in 1990–1991, transporting vital supplies across the challenging terrain of the Middle East. • OIF/OEF Deployments: Members of the 2220th Transportation Company have served in both Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom, providing essential convoy security and transportation operations in Iraq and Afghanistan. • Convoy Operations: The unit is known for its expertise in long-haul convoy missions, often covering hundreds of miles to deliver mission-critical cargo under potentially hostile conditions. • Humanitarian Missions: Besides combat operations, the 2220th has participated in domestic humanitarian relief, including disaster response for hurricanes and wildfires within the United States. • Training Excellence: The unit regularly conducts rigorous annual training, including field exercises on convoy defense tactics, vehicle recovery, and logistical planning, often collaborating with other Reserve and National Guard units. • Equipment: The company operates a fleet of military transport vehicles such as the M915 tractor-trailer, the M1088 FMTV, and other tactical vehicles optimized for various cargo missions. • Recognition: The 2220th has received commendations and awards for outstanding service and mission accomplishment, reflecting its professionalism and dedication. • Community Engagement: Members participate in local events, parades, and veteran programs, strengthening ties between the military and the Tucson civilian community.