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|current_commander= LTC Patrick Curran |
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The '''589th Support Battalion''' |
The '''589th Brigade Support Battalion''' (589th BSB) is a support unit in the [[41st Field Artillery Brigade (United States)|41st Fires Brigade]] stationed at [[Grafenwöhr]], Germany. The unit was reactivated on 11 January 2019.<ref name="AR14Jan19" /> |
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==History== |
==History== |
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The 589th BSB was originally constituted 31 July 1944 in the [[Army of the United States]] as Headquarters and Headquarters Detachment, 589th Quartermaster Battalion, Mobile. The unit was officially activated 29 July 1944 in [[England]].<ref name=":0">{{Cite web|url=https://history.army.mil/html/forcestruc/lineages/branches/spt/0589sptbn.htm|title=589th Support Battalion Lineage and Honors|website=U.S. Army Center of Military History|access-date=22 January 2020}}</ref> |
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On 1 August 1946 the 589th was converted and redesignated as [[Headquarters]] and Headquarters Detachment, 589th Quartermaster Battalion. It was later inactivated 20 June 1948 in [[France]]. On 5 October 1948 the 589th was redesignated as Headquarters and Headquarters Detachment, [[425th Quartermaster Battalion]], allotted to the [[United States Army Reserve|Organized Reserve Corps]], and assigned to the [[U.S. Third Army|Third Army]] and was activated 19 October 1948 at [[Tampa, Florida]]. |
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On 1 August 1946 the 589th was converted and redesignated as Headquarters and Headquarters Detachment, 589th Quartermaster Battalion. It was later inactivated 20 June 1948 in [[France]]. On 5 October 1948 the 589th was redesignated as Headquarters and Headquarters Detachment, [[425th Quartermaster Battalion]], allotted to the [[United States Army Reserve|Organized Reserve Corps]], and assigned to the [[U.S. Third Army|Third Army]] and was activated 19 October 1948 at [[Tampa, Florida]]. |
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The unit was once again inactivated on 1 December 1950 at Tampa, Florida and then later redesigned 15 January 1952 as Headquarters and Headquarters Detachment, 589th Quartermaster Battalion, withdrawn for the Organized Reserve Corps and allotted to the [[Regular Army (United States)|Regular Army]]. |
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| ⚫ | On 6 July 2004 the unit was redesignated as the 589th Support Battalion and placed into the newly formed [[4th Infantry Division Artillery|4th Infantry Divisions Fires Brigade]] as part of the [[Transformation of the United States Army| |
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| ⚫ | On 6 July 2004 the unit was redesignated as the 589th Support Battalion and placed into the newly formed [[4th Infantry Division Artillery|4th Infantry Divisions Fires Brigade]] at Fort Hood, Texas as part of the [[Transformation of the United States Army|Army's modular transformation]]. The 589th Support Battalion deployed in 2005-2006 as part of the 4th Infantry Division's Fires Brigade where it operated out of [[Camp Liberty]], Iraq, earning the Meritorious Unit Commendation in support of [[Operation Iraqi Freedom]]. |
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On 16 April 2007, [[4th Infantry Division Artillery|4th Fires Brigade]] reflagged to [[41st Field Artillery Brigade (United States)|41st Fires Brigade]], Fort Hood, Texas. |
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From 10 June 2008 to 3 August 2009, The 589th Support Battalion was again deployed in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom where it earned the Meritorious Unit Commendation.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://history.army.mil/html/forcestruc/HRC/2010/134-08_20100514_HRCMD.pdf|title=Award of Meritorious Unit Commendation|date=14 May 2010|website=U.S. Army Center of Military History|access-date=22 January 2020}}</ref> |
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On 2 June 2015 the 589th Brigade Support Battalion was inactivated at Ft. Hood, TX as a result of the 41st Field Artillery Brigade Transformation to the [[1st Cavalry Division Artillery (United States)|1st Cavalry Division Artillery (DIVARTY)]].<ref name="KDHNews">Sgt. Garett Hernandez 1st Cavalry Division Public Affairs, [http://kdhnews.com/fort_hood_herald/across_the_fort/support-battalion-company-battery-case-colors-at-fort-hood/article_c17685fe-1452-11e5-9a7d-c72d73ea490b.html Support battalion, company, battery case colors at Fort Hood], ''Fort Hood Herald'', 17 June 2015. Retrieved 2 July 2016.</ref> |
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On 11 January 2019 the 589th Brigade Support Battalion was reactivated in [[Grafenwöhr]] to support 41st Field Artillery Brigade, which was activated on 30 November 2018.<ref name="AR14Jan19">{{cite news |title=U.S. artillery brigade support battalion reactivated in Europe |url=https://www.armyrecognition.com/january_2019_global_defense_security_army_news_industry/u.s._artillery_brigade_support_battalion_reactivated_in_europe.html |access-date=14 January 2019 |work=Army Recognition |date=14 January 2019}}</ref> |
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==41st Fires Brigade== |
==41st Fires Brigade== |
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On 16 April 2007, [[4th Infantry Division Artillery|4th Fires Brigade]] reflagged to [[41st Field Artillery Brigade (United States)|41st Fires Brigade]], Fort Hood, Texas until the brigade's deactivation in June 2015. |
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On 11 January 2019, 589th BSB again joined the 41st Fires Brigade, this time in [[Grafenwöhr]], Germany. |
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==Honors== |
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! Conflict |
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| rowspan="3" | [[World War II]] <br> [[File:European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign Medal streamer.png|150px]] |
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|| Rhineland |
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|| 15 September 1944 - 21 March 1945 |
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|| Ardennes-Alsace |
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|| 16 December 1944 - 25 January 1945 |
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|| Central Europe |
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|| 22 March - 11 May 1945 |
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| rowspan="1" | [[Operation Iraqi Freedom|Iraq]]<br> [[File:Iraq Campaign streamer (USMC).svg|150px]] |
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==Decorations== |
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|| 2005-2006 |
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||Iraq |
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||2008-2009 |
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== References == |
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[[Category: |
[[Category:Support battalions of the United States Army|BSB 0589]] |
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[[Category:Quartermaster battalions of the United States Army|5 0589]] |
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[[Category:Military units and formations established in 1944]] |
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[[Category:Military units and formations disestablished in 2015]] |
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[[Category:Military units and formations established in 2019]] |
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Latest revision as of 18:52, 4 January 2024
| 589th Brigade Support Battalion | |
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 589th Support Battalion coat of arms | |
| Active | 1944-2015 2019-present |
| Country |  United States |
| Branch | US Army |
| Type | Support |
| Role | Brigade support |
| Size | Battalion |
| Part of | 41st Fires Brigade |
| Garrison/HQ | Fort Cavazos, Texas |
| Motto(s) | First With Honor |
| Engagements | World War II |
| Insignia | |
| Distinctive unit insignia |  |
The 589th Brigade Support Battalion (589th BSB) is a support unit in the 41st Fires Brigade stationed at Grafenwöhr, Germany. The unit was reactivated on 11 January 2019.[1]
History
[edit]The 589th BSB was originally constituted 31 July 1944 in the Army of the United States as Headquarters and Headquarters Detachment, 589th Quartermaster Battalion, Mobile. The unit was officially activated 29 July 1944 in England.[2]
On 1 August 1946 the 589th was converted and redesignated as Headquarters and Headquarters Detachment, 589th Quartermaster Battalion. It was later inactivated 20 June 1948 in France. On 5 October 1948 the 589th was redesignated as Headquarters and Headquarters Detachment, 425th Quartermaster Battalion, allotted to the Organized Reserve Corps, and assigned to the Third Army and was activated 19 October 1948 at Tampa, Florida.
The unit was once again inactivated on 1 December 1950 at Tampa, Florida and then later redesigned 15 January 1952 as Headquarters and Headquarters Detachment, 589th Quartermaster Battalion, withdrawn for the Organized Reserve Corps and allotted to the Regular Army.
On 31 January 1952 at Fort Lee, Virginia the 589th was activated and shortly after inactivated on 10 December 1957 at Fort Lee, Virginia.
The unit was redesignated 10 May 1967 as Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 589th Supply and Service Battalion and activated 15 August 1967 at Fort Hood, Texas. It was Inactivated 20 December 1968 at Fort Hood, Texas.
On 6 July 2004 the unit was redesignated as the 589th Support Battalion and placed into the newly formed 4th Infantry Divisions Fires Brigade at Fort Hood, Texas as part of the Army's modular transformation. The 589th Support Battalion deployed in 2005-2006 as part of the 4th Infantry Division's Fires Brigade where it operated out of Camp Liberty, Iraq, earning the Meritorious Unit Commendation in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom.
On 16 April 2007, 4th Fires Brigade reflagged to 41st Fires Brigade, Fort Hood, Texas.
From 10 June 2008 to 3 August 2009, The 589th Support Battalion was again deployed in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom where it earned the Meritorious Unit Commendation.[3]
On 2 June 2015 the 589th Brigade Support Battalion was inactivated at Ft. Hood, TX as a result of the 41st Field Artillery Brigade Transformation to the 1st Cavalry Division Artillery (DIVARTY).[4]
On 11 January 2019 the 589th Brigade Support Battalion was reactivated in Grafenwöhr to support 41st Field Artillery Brigade, which was activated on 30 November 2018.[1]
41st Fires Brigade
[edit]On 16 April 2007, 4th Fires Brigade reflagged to 41st Fires Brigade, Fort Hood, Texas until the brigade's deactivation in June 2015.
On 11 January 2019, 589th BSB again joined the 41st Fires Brigade, this time in Grafenwöhr, Germany.
Honors
[edit]| Conflict | Streamer | Year(s) |
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World War II 
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Rhineland | 15 September 1944 - 21 March 1945 |
| Ardennes-Alsace | 16 December 1944 - 25 January 1945 | |
| Central Europe | 22 March - 11 May 1945 | |
Iraq
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Campaigns to be determined |
Decorations
[edit]| Ribbon | Award | Year | Notes |
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Meritorious Unit Commendation (Army) | 2005-2006 | Iraq |
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Meritorious Unit Commendation (Army) | 2008-2009 | Iraq |
References
[edit]- ^ a b "U.S. artillery brigade support battalion reactivated in Europe". Army Recognition. 14 January 2019. Retrieved 14 January 2019.
- ^ a b c "589th Support Battalion Lineage and Honors". U.S. Army Center of Military History. Retrieved 22 January 2020.
- ^ "Award of Meritorious Unit Commendation" (PDF). U.S. Army Center of Military History. 14 May 2010. Retrieved 22 January 2020.
- ^ Sgt. Garett Hernandez 1st Cavalry Division Public Affairs, Support battalion, company, battery case colors at Fort Hood, Fort Hood Herald, 17 June 2015. Retrieved 2 July 2016.