![]() “It is one of the most capable ports in the world and we have an excellent partnership at the port with our Belgian Allies. Tillman, commander, 838th Transportation Battalion. “The Army has successfully and safely deployed equipment for brigade-sized elements through the port in Antwerp-Bruges for many years now,” said Lt. The facility in Antwerp-Bruges is one of the largest and busiest seaports in the world with a long tradition of supporting U.S. A “Team of Teams” made up of transportation, logistics and support professionals from the 21st Theater Sustainment Command, 598th Transportation Brigade (SDDC) and units from the Belgian Armed Forces, worked closely together to coordinate the reception, staging and onward movement of equipment at the port. The initial equipment arrived aboard the commercial cargo vessel, ARC Integrity, following its journey across the Atlantic Ocean from the port in Corpus Christi, Texas. Army’s unrelenting commitment to Europe and its NATO allies in response to the invasion of Ukraine. The brigade’s deployment demonstrates the U.S. ![]() The Brigade will move approximately 4,200 Soldiers and 2,700 equipment items into the European theater to replace the 1st Armored Brigade, 3rd Infantry Division, which is returning to the United States. According to a press release from 21st Theater Sustainment Command, armor, Joint Light Tactical Vehicles and equipment from the 3rd Armored Brigade Combat Team, 1st Cavalry Division, began arriving at the port in Antwerp-Bruges, Belgium, July 21st, as the unit begins its deployment to Europe.
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