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404th Support Brigade

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404th Army Field Support Brigade
Active16 October 2008 - present
CountryUnited States
BranchArmy
TypeSupport
SizeBrigade
Garrison/HQJoint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington
Motto(s)Sustinere ad Victurnus (Sustain To Win)
Websitehttps://www.aschq.army.mil/Units/404th/
Commanders
Current
commander
COL Jeremiah S. O'Connor
Command Sergeant MajorCSM Brian L. Creed
Insignia
Former SSI 2008-2010
Distinctive Unit Insignia

The 404th Army Field Support Brigade (AFSB) of the United States Army provides installation logistics, maintains prepositioned material, and supports capabilities to increase soldier and material readiness.

The Brigade was activated October 16, 2008. The Brigade commands two Army Field Support Battalions, two Logistics Support Teams, and 17 Logistics Readiness Centers.[1]

Insignia

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The Distinctive Unit Insignia is a silver metal pin in the shape of a shield with a white mountain at the top. A blue four pointed star is on the mountain and the bottom of the shield is divided red and blue with gold lightning bolts on the inside. Below all is a black ribbon with the motto "Sustinere Ad Victurus" (Sustain To Win). The insignia was approved 16 October 2008.[2][3]

Former Commanders

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From To Commander[4]
2006 2008 COL Steven Risley
2008 2009 COL Brian R. Haebig
2009 2011 COL George G. Akin
2011 2013 COL Leafaina O. Yahn
2013 2015 COL James S. Moore
2015 2017 COL Sydney A. Smith
2017 2019 COL Peter J. Crandall
2019 2021 COL Michael E. Rivera
2021 2023 COL John C. Rotante
2023 COL Jeremiah O'Connor

References

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  1. ^ Shiepko, Lt Col Anthony (June 29, 2023). "404th Army Field Support Brigade conducts change of command ceremony". Defense Visual Information Distribution Service. Retrieved May 18, 2025. {{cite web}}: Cite uses generic title (help)CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  2. ^ "Unit Lineage 404th Army Field Support Brigade". Army Sustainment Command. Retrieved May 18, 2025.
  3. ^ "404TH SUPPORT BRIGADE". US Army Institute of Heraldry. October 16, 2008. Retrieved May 19, 2025. {{cite web}}: Cite uses generic title (help)
  4. ^ "A History of Command". Army Sustainment Command. Retrieved May 18, 2025.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)