79th Theater Sustainment Command US Army Patch

79th Theater Sustainment Command U.S. Army Patch 2.0" x 2.5" Embroidered Patch with Iron-On Backing

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Formations & Origins
The 79th Theater Sustainment Command (TSC) carries the lineage of the 79th Infantry Division, first activated during World War I and later reactivated for World War II. Known as the "Cross of Lorraine Division" for its distinctive patch, the original unit earned distinction in the battlefields of France and Germany.

In 2009, the 79th was re-designated as a Theater Sustainment Command within the U.S. Army Reserve, headquartered in Los Alamitos, California. This reorganization reflected the Army’s need for large-scale logistical coordination in support of joint and multinational operations across a wide geographic area.

Notable Commanders
The 79th Infantry Division was led during WWII by Major General Ira T. Wyche, whose leadership through the Normandy breakout and across the Rhine earned the division recognition for speed, discipline, and toughness.

As a modern sustainment command, the 79th has been led by Reserve general officers with deep expertise in logistics, global supply chains, and support operations. These leaders have managed the complexities of coordinating thousands of soldiers across various sustainment disciplines, ensuring the readiness of units from the Pacific to the Middle East.

Major Campaigns/Operations
As the 79th Infantry Division, the unit participated in major campaigns in World War I and World War II, including:

• World War I: Meuse-Argonne

• World War II: Normandy, Northern France, Rhineland, Ardennes-Alsace, and Central Europe

The division landed at Utah Beach in June 1944 and was heavily engaged in the breakout from Normandy. It helped capture Le Mans and fought through the Siegfried Line, contributing significantly to the collapse of Nazi defenses.

In its current form, the 79th TSC provides mission command of operational-level sustainment units supporting:

• Operation Enduring Freedom

• Operation Iraqi Freedom

• Operation Inherent Resolve

• Pacific Pathways

• Homeland Defense and Defense Support of Civil Authorities (DSCA)

The 79th also participates in multinational exercises, including those with NATO and partner nations in Europe and the Indo-Pacific region.

Specialized Role/Equipment
As a Theater Sustainment Command, the 79th coordinates sustainment across entire theaters of operations. It provides strategic-level logistics including:

• Supply and distribution management

• Ammunition and fuel logistics

• Transportation and mobility operations

• Financial, legal, and human resources support

• Medical logistics and equipment maintenance

The 79th oversees Expeditionary Sustainment Commands, Regional Support Groups, and Combat Sustainment Support Battalions. Its soldiers operate convoy operations, supply hubs, maintenance depots, and support planning cells at the operational and strategic levels.

Acts of Heroism
During World War II, the 79th Infantry Division fought heroically across Europe. Soldiers were awarded Silver Stars, Bronze Stars, and Purple Hearts for actions ranging from repelling counterattacks in the bocage of France to crossing the Rhine under fire.

In modern sustainment roles, soldiers under the 79th TSC have faced danger on roads threatened by ambushes and IEDs in Iraq and Afghanistan. Their commitment to completing convoys, delivering critical supplies, and evacuating wounded personnel earned them valor awards even without firing a shot—because success in logistics often means survival for combat units.

Legacy & Notable Achievements
The 79th TSC represents a powerful transformation—from a frontline combat division to a logistics powerhouse operating across vast distances. Its patch, bearing the Cross of Lorraine, now stands for reach, resilience, and reliability.

The command plays a vital role in ensuring U.S. and allied forces can fight, move, and win wherever they are deployed. It supports hundreds of units and thousands of soldiers across multiple time zones and continents.

To wear the 79th patch is to embrace a legacy of both strength and service—fighting when needed, supporting always, and sustaining the mission from start to finish. The Cross of Lorraine may have once led men into battle. Today, it ensures they can keep fighting, no matter how long the road ahead.