Round shaped, light gold colored coin, 2 inches in diameter. Click to enlarge
Unit/Organization Information
  • XVIII Airborne Corps
  • 32nd Medical Logistics Battalion
  • Bravo Company
Additional Information
Date Acquired: Prior to 21 March 2008
Donated by: Unknown
Copies: 1 of 1

C000475

Location: 7O13 Height: 2

Coin: Command

U.S. Army » Logistics - Medical

Narrative

Round shaped, light gold colored coin, 2 inches in diameter.

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In August 1990, the 32d MEDSOM deployed to Saudi Arabia and provided class VIII supply, optical fabrication and medical equipment maintenance support to all forces deployed on Operation Desert Shield and later to the XVIII Airborne Corps during Operation Desert Storm. The unit returned to Fort Bragg in April 1991. The MEDSOM deactivated on September 18, 1992, and reactivated that day as the 32d MEDICAL BATTALION, LOGISTICS (FORWARD).

The mission of the 32d MEDICAL BATTALION, LOGISTICS (FORWARD) is to provide medical supplies, optical fabrication, biomedical maintenance support, and blood and blood products distribution to the XVIII Airborne Corps and Fort Bragg. On order, the 32nd Medical Logistics Battalion (Fwd) deploy by air, rail, or sea; move to a support base; organize for combat health logistics support, and provide direct support Class VIII supply, optical fabrication, blood storage / distribution, and DS / GS medical maintenance in support of a corps sized force. Be prepared to support the combat health logistics mission by conducting split- base missions.