90th Sustainment Brigade US Army Patch

90th Sustainment Brigade U.S. Army Patch 2.25" x 2.25" Embroidered Patch with Iron-On Backing

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Formations & Origins
The 90th Sustainment Brigade, a proud descendant of the historic 90th Infantry Division, carries with it the nickname “Tough ’Ombres”—a title earned during the trenches of World War I and solidified in the hedgerows of Normandy. Originally activated in August 1917 as part of the National Army, the 90th Infantry Division saw extensive combat in both World Wars before being redesignated to its current sustainment role in 2007.

Headquartered at Fort Worth, Texas, the brigade is a subordinate unit of the 451st Sustainment Command (Expeditionary), part of the U.S. Army Reserve. Though its mission has changed from infantry combat to logistics and support, its warrior ethos and heritage remain firmly intact.

Notable Commanders
Over the years, the 90th has been commanded by distinguished Army officers who have guided the unit through both combat and transformation. While the sustainment brigade’s role is primarily logistical, many of its commanders are seasoned veterans of combat support operations in Iraq and Afghanistan, having led complex sustainment missions in dynamic environments.

Notable historical leaders include Major General Henry Terrell Jr., who commanded the 90th Infantry Division in WWII, and more recent sustainment commanders who have shaped its reserve readiness, including logistics-focused senior officers trained in multi-theater support operations.

Major Campaigns/Operations
As the 90th Infantry Division, the unit fought in World War I in the Meuse-Argonne offensive and later earned fame in World War II for its brutal combat across France and Germany. Its soldiers stormed Utah Beach on D-Day, fought through the hedgerows of Normandy, liberated French towns, and pushed through the Saar River defenses into the heart of Nazi Germany.

In its modern sustainment role, the 90th Sustainment Brigade has supported:

• Operation Iraqi Freedom

• Operation Enduring Freedom (Afghanistan)

• Operation Inherent Resolve

• Logistics missions in Europe, the Middle East, and domestic emergency support operations

Its soldiers have managed convoys, maintained supply lines, provided fuel and ammunition, and supported distribution operations that ensured mission success on the front lines.

Specialized Role/Equipment
The 90th Sustainment Brigade specializes in planning, coordinating, and executing sustainment operations, including supply, transportation, maintenance, and human resources support.

Its units include transportation companies, supply distribution teams, and support operations officers who manage sustainment synchronization across vast areas of responsibility. Soldiers use a combination of tactical vehicles (FMTVs, PLS trucks), warehouse management systems, fuel farms, mobile maintenance kits, and satellite-based tracking systems.

Their motto: “Tough ’Ombres Deliver”—is a modern evolution of their WWII legacy, adapted for a world where logistics is the lifeline of every mission.

Acts of Heroism
In both world wars, the 90th Infantry Division earned multiple citations for bravery, including Presidential Unit Citations and the French Croix de Guerre. Its soldiers endured some of the most brutal combat in Europe, including the crossing of the Moselle and the capture of the fortress city of Metz.

Today, soldiers of the 90th Sustainment Brigade continue to serve in harm’s way. Convoy commanders and transportation platoons in Iraq and Afghanistan routinely faced ambushes and IED threats while keeping critical supply lines open. Several soldiers have been awarded Bronze Stars and Army Commendation Medals with Valor for actions taken under fire while supporting operations that kept combat units supplied and moving.

Legacy & Notable Achievements
The legacy of the 90th is one of transformation—from riflemen on the beaches of Normandy to logisticians on the highways of Baghdad. Yet the core remains the same: perseverance, toughness, and mission-first mentality.

The brigade continues to provide critical training, mobilization support, and real-world logistics capabilities as a vital part of the U.S. Army Reserve. It remains ready to deploy, deliver, and dominate in the realm of sustainment.

To wear the 90th Sustainment Brigade patch is to honor over a century of service—from the trenches to the depots, from foxholes to forklifts. Whether supplying beans, bullets, or bravery, the Tough ’Ombres still deliver.