POHANG, South Korea -- The 25th Transportation Battalion, 19th Expeditionary Sustainment Command showcased logistical readiness during a joint redeployment mission including service members from the Army, Navy, Marines and Republic of Korea Navy, Sep. 2 at the Port of Pohang.
Soldiers assigned to Battery B, 1st Battalion, 1st Air Defense Artillery Regiment, stationed in Okinawa, Japan, conducted a two-week field training exercise where they performed command post operations, conducted maintenance and rehearsed battle drills based on simulated combat conditions.
Once the exercise completed, the 25th Transportation Battalion took on the responsibility to support the unit's move back to its home station, by sea, close to 800 miles away.
"The operation marked the first time a rotational unit redeployed equipment and personnel from port to port via high-speed vessel," said Capt. Jeremy Deloach, commander, 665 Movement Control Team, 25th Transportation Battalion. "This was the first time this unit worked with a high-speed vessel and we had adapt to accomplish the mission."
Deloach's team demonstrated they were more than capable for the mission. They handled weather delays, working with Navy equipment, communication with Korean counterparts, and coordination with service members.
"The operation was a success," said Deloach. "There were some minor obstacles, with the weather, new personnel in the unit and some equipment that could have made the mission easier. All in all my guys got the job done and we were able to get the unit back home."
The 25th Transportation Battalion provided logistical support redeploying the Patriot missile launching system, vehicles and equipment from the port back to Japan. The successful operation highlighted 19th ESC's capability and ingenuity to coordinate movement and control of multiple units across the Pacific Theater.
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