710 msb

• Legacy of Service: The 710th Main Support Battalion (MSB) was a key logistics unit in the U.S. Army, supporting the 10th Mountain Division (Light Infantry). • Activation: The 710th MSB was first activated on 13 February 1987 at Fort Drum, New York, coinciding with the reactivation of the 10th Mountain Division. • Cold Weather Expertise: The unit trained extensively in cold-weather operations, supporting the unique Arctic and mountainous environments in which the 10th Mountain Division operated. • Operation Restore Hope: The 710th MSB deployed to Somalia in 1992-1993, providing logistical support during the humanitarian mission known as Operation Restore Hope. • Operation Uphold Democracy: In 1994, elements of the 710th MSB deployed to Haiti to support efforts to restore democracy and stability. • Balkan Deployments: The 710th MSB played a crucial role in supporting peacekeeping operations in Bosnia and Kosovo in the late 1990s and early 2000s. • Operation Iraqi Freedom: The unit deployed to Iraq in the early 2000s, supporting combat and stability operations with vital supply, maintenance, and medical services. • Transformation: In 2004, the 710th MSB was reorganized and redesignated as the 710th Brigade Support Battalion (BSB), reflecting the Army’s transformation to modular brigade combat teams. • Motto: The battalion’s motto is “Support the Climb,” embodying both the literal and figurative challenges faced by the 10th Mountain Division and its support units. • Decorations: Over its history, the 710th MSB and its successor units have received multiple commendations, including the Meritorious Unit Commendation, for outstanding service in various operations.