94th Regional Readiness Cmd

• Origins in World War II: The 94th Regional Readiness Command (RRC) traces its lineage to the 94th Infantry Division, which was activated in 1942 and served with distinction in the European Theater during World War II. • Normandy Campaign: The 94th Infantry Division landed in Normandy in September 1944 and played a key role in breaking through German defensive lines, including actions in the Lorraine Campaign. • Saar-Moselle Triangle: The unit fought fiercely in the Saar-Moselle Triangle, capturing several towns and helping to secure the flank for General Patton’s Third Army. • Postwar Transformation: After World War II, the division was inactivated and later reactivated in the Army Reserve, transitioning to become the 94th Regional Support Command, and later the 94th RRC. • Base of Operations: The 94th RRC was headquartered at Fort Devens, Massachusetts, serving as a major command for Army Reserve units throughout the Northeast United States. • Cold War Readiness: Throughout the Cold War, the command maintained readiness for mobilization and support of national defense, participating in numerous exercises and contingency plans. • Humanitarian Missions: Units under the 94th RRC have supported domestic operations, including disaster relief during hurricanes, floods, and other emergencies across the United States. • Global War on Terror: After 9/11, elements of the 94th RRC were mobilized to support overseas operations in Iraq, Afghanistan, and other locations, providing vital logistical and support roles. • Organizational Changes: In 2008, as part of Army Reserve restructuring, the 94th RRC was inactivated and its functions were absorbed by the 99th Regional Support Command, marking the end of its direct lineage. • Legacy and Honors: The 94th RRC and its predecessor units have earned multiple campaign streamers and decorations, and veterans continue to gather for reunions to preserve the storied legacy of the “94th.”