| 49th Quartermaster Group | |
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49th Quartermaster Group shoulder sleeve insignia |
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| Active | 1936–1947 1993–present |
| Country | United States |
| Branch | U.S. Army |
| Role | Petroleum and Water |
| Part of | FORSCOM |
| Garrison/HQ | Fort Lee |
| Motto | Fueling the Force |
| Engagements | World War II
Iraq War |
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| Distinctive Unit Insignia | |
The 49th Quartermaster Group (Petroleum and Water) is a United States Army Forces Command (FORSCOM) combat service support unit stationed at Fort Lee, Virginia. The group motto is "Fueling the Force."
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Constituted 1 May 1936 in the Regular Army as Headquarters and Headquarters Detachment, 49th Quartermaster Regiment (Truck-Army) (Colored) and allotted to the Fifth Corps area. Redesignated 29 September 1939 as Headquarters and Headquarters Detachment, 49th Quartermaster Regiment (Truck-Corps) (Colored).
Redesignated 8 January 1940 as Headquarters and Headquarters Detachment, 49th Quartermaster Regiment (Truck) (Colored). Redesignated Headquarters and Headquarters Detachment, 49th Quartermaster Truck Regiment (Colored) and activated 1 April 1942 at the Port of San Francisco.
Reorganized and redesignated 14 December 1943 as Headquarters and Headquarters Detachment, 49th Quartermaster Group (Colored). Inactivated 15 November 1947 at Leghorn, Italy.
Redesignated Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 49th Quartermaster Group and activated 1 June 1993 at Fort Lee, Virginia.
CAMPAIGN PARTICIPATION CREDIT
DECORATIONS
Meritorious Unit Commendation for exceptional meritorious service as the Theatre Bulk Petroleum and Water Group in support of Operation Enduring Freedon and Operation Iraqi Freedon. Iraq, 10 January 2003 to 25 September 2003
Description: On a buff rectangle with rounded corners 2 inches (5.08 cm) in width and 3 inches (7.62 cm) in height overall with a 1 1/8 inches (2.86 cm) black border, a black vertical stripe charged with a light blue flash superimposed by a black annulet counterchanged.
Symbolism: Buff and light blue are the colors traditionally used by the Quartermaster Corps. Black denotes solidity and refers to petroleum; the light blue flash represents speed and quick response. The vertical stripe symbolizes the flow of fuel and water, while the annulet, suggesting a wheel (as on the Quartermaster insignia of branch), highlights the constant movement of supplies and materiel.
Background: The shoulder sleeve insignia (unit patch) was approved on 22 June 1998.
Description: A gold color metal and enamel device 1 1/8 inches (2.86 cm) in height overall, consisting of a gold disc bearing a black chevron potente and counterpotente charged with five gold annulets, the center one enfiled by a sword counterchanged with red grip, all within a red semi-circular scroll above inscribed "FUELING THE FORCE" in gold, and green laurel sprigs at bottom.
Symbolism: Buff (gold) is traditionally associated with the Quartermaster Corps. The chevron denotes strength, the potente edges suggest the wards of a key, thereby suggesting the Quartermaster Corps. Black denotes dependability while alluding to fuel and the unit's motto. The sword implies readiness. The annulets recall the Meritorious Unit Commendation and four campaign credits awarded for service in World War II. The laurel stands for honor.
Background: The distinctive unit insignia (unit crest) was approved on 29 April 1993.