FORT EUSTIS, Va. –
The 7th Sustainment Brigade ceremonially uncased it colors on Fort Eustis' Murphy Field April 13, marking the end of its 12-month deployment to Afghanistan.
In ceremonial tradition, uncasing of a unit's colors symbolizes a return from deployment. The 7th Sus. Bde., commanded under the name Task Force Resolute, took command and control sustainment and support operations for Regional Command's West, Southwest and South.
Col. Lawrence Kominiak, 7th Sus. Bde. commander, explains some details of the mission.
"We had a highly successful mission in Afghanistan supporting the warfighter with exceptional supply, maintenance, transportation, ammunition, postal, finance, and human resource support." said Kominiak. "We provided world-class service but now we look forward to getting back to our garrison mission of training soldiers in logistical support."
As the forward command was embroiled in a conflict, the provisional team led by Col. Stephen Cherry, originally in command of the 49th Quartermaster Group before being transferred to the 7th Sus. Bde., had to continue to push the brigade forward. During Cherry's command, the brigade conducted several successful watercraft missions to include supporting Operation Deep Freeze, they provided logistics support during Hurricane Irene, and reassigned units and soldiers for the inactivation of two battalions. Cherry was very thankful to the staff for the accomplishments over the year as he hands over command back to Kominiak.
"The 7th Sustainment Brigade is one of the most unique and diverse units in the Army. It has been a privilege and a honor serving the unit," said Cherry. "...Resolute, Waterborne, Over the Shore, Victory Wheels, Doers, Leaders, all the way!"
Cherry will next assume new roles and responsibilities at the Combined Arms Sustainment Center of Excellence at Fort Lee, Va.
Now that the brigade is officially reunified, Kominaik will move the brigade forward for the rest of the year.
"We now look to train and prepare for the global mission ahead where we can provide logistical support, anywhere, at any time in any environment'" said Kominiak. "...Resolute all the way, Army Strong!"