97th QuarterMaster Battalion

• World War II Origins: The 97th Quartermaster Battalion was constituted on 1 May 1936 in the Regular Army as the 97th Quartermaster Battalion (Laundry), and activated at Fort Sam Houston, Texas in 1941. • Pacific Theater Service: During World War II, the battalion served in the Pacific Theater, providing laundry and bath services to U.S. Army units in New Guinea and the Philippines. • Post-War Inactivation: After World War II, the 97th Quartermaster Battalion was inactivated in the Philippines in 1946, reflecting the postwar drawdown of U.S. forces. • Korean War Reactivation: The battalion was reactivated for service during the Korean War, supporting U.S. and UN forces. • Vietnam Era Service: The unit was again activated in the Vietnam era, serving in logistics and support roles vital to U.S. military operations in Southeast Asia. • Modernization and Redesignation: Over the decades, the battalion has been reorganized and redesignated multiple times, adapting to new logistics concepts and technologies. • Support in Operation Iraqi Freedom: The 97th Quartermaster Battalion deployed to Iraq, providing essential fuel, water, and supply support to combat and support units. • Distinctive Unit Insignia: The battalion's insignia features a wheel, symbolizing mobility and logistics, and a palm tree, representing its service in tropical theaters. • Humanitarian Missions: Members of the battalion have participated in humanitarian missions, supporting disaster relief with logistics and supply expertise. • Current Mission: Today, the 97th Quartermaster Battalion operates as a Petroleum, Pipeline, and Terminal Operations unit, specializing in the storage and distribution of bulk fuel for the U.S. Army.