Photo By Sgt. Adam Erlewein | Col. Timothy D. Luedecking, the 4th Resolute Support Sustainment Brigade commander...... read more read more
BAGRAM AIR FIELD, Afghanistan – The 4th Resolute Support Sustainment Brigade, 13th Sustainment Command (Expeditionary) uncased its colors and assumed authority from the 10th Sustainment Brigade, 10th Mountain Division during a ceremony at the RC-East Joint Operations Center Flag Poles on Bagram Air Field, Afghanistan Oct. 28, 2014.
This marks the fourth deployment to Iraq, Kuwait, and Afghanistan for the Wrangler Brigade. They deployed to Iraq in September 2005 in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom IV, providing direct support to Multi-National Division-Baghdad.
In 2008 the Wrangler Brigade deployed again, this time for 15 months to Kuwait where it was responsible for Theater Distribution Operations in support of OIF 08-10. By the end of the deployment, the brigade had moved personnel and equipment for more than 20 BCTs.
Less than two years later, the brigade was back in Iraq in support of Operation New Dawn, providing continuous support in the reposturing of forces and equipment from Contingency Operating Base Adder, Tallil, for 10 months.
“Today, we embark on another historical journey as the 4th Sustainment Brigade transitions to the 4th Resolute Support Sustainment Brigade and builds on the legacy left by our brothers and sisters,” said Col. Timothy D. Luedecking, the 4RSSB commander.
The 4RSSBs missions will include the initial standing up of Forward Logistical Bases across Afghanistan, the continued retrograde and closure of current Forward Operating Bases, the de-scoping of Enduring Bases throughout the CJOA-A, and Redeployment and Sustainment operations.
This was the sixth deployment overall for the outgoing Muleskinner Brigade who are heading back home to Fort Drum, New York, after nine grueling months.
“It is most fitting that the 10th Sustainment Brigade closes out as the last sustainment brigade executing tactical sustainment operations in Afghanistan,” said Col. Willie Rios III, 10th Sustainment Brigade commander. “Since (the former) 10th Division Support Command deployed to Afghanistan in the first days of Operation Enduring Freedom in December 2001, this marks the fifth deployment to Afghanistan and sixth overall in the past 13 years.”
During the deployment, the brigade conducted more than 680 convoy escort team operations, driving more than 46,000 miles throughout Afghanistan. The brigade successfully closed more than 60 commodity and service redistribution sites, including six supply support activities, two ammunition supply points, seven ration sites and 13 Army post offices.
After applauding the Muleskinner Brigade for their help and professionalism in the transfer of authority process, Brig. Gen. Flem “Donnie” B. Walker, 3rd Sustainment Command (Expeditionary) Commanding General welcomed Col. Luedecking and the Wrangler Brigade to BAF.
“Although we bid farewell to a great command team and a superb Army unit, the Army always gets it right and replaces them with another outstanding unit,” said Walker. “The Wranglers have an unmatched reputation and are a model Sustainment Brigade- and there is no doubt in my mind that they are ready for this challenge.”
Walker, then went on to say that the Wrangler Brigade have demonstrated the energy and drive to execute whatever lies ahead during their deployment to the Combined Joint Operations Area-Afghanistan.
“It is an honor to lead our Soldiers on this historic journey. The Wranglers will lead this mission setting the standard for discipline and mission accomplishment living by our motto, “Just Get It Done”, the Wrangler way,” said Luedecking.
| Date Taken: | 10.28.2014 |
| Date Posted: | 11.03.2014 10:33 |
| Story ID: | 146840 |
| Location: | AF |
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