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We are America’s Contingency Corps!

Jul 28, 2020, 8 tweets

Congratulations @falchek_michael!

You have successfully answered today's #TuesdayTrivia!

Our lawyers inform us that we cannot allow you to pilot a C-130. I'm sure winning is a great thrill nonetheless!!!

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When it comes to moving combat power across the globe or supporting our troops from the air, we rely on our teammates (particularly 7th Transportation and 82nd Combat Aviation Brigade)! #OneTeamOneFight

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Being America’s Contingency Corps only works if we can get where we’re going and get there quickly. The 7th Transportation Brigade (Expeditionary) works to get our forces (@3rd_Infantry, @101stAASLTDIV, @10MTNDIV) where we’re needed.

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And the “Wings Of The Airborne” (@82ndCAB) provides air assault, air movement, attack, reconnaissance, and MEDEVAC capability.

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The 82nd Aviation Brigade had the coolest view of the
@82ndABNDiv's change of command ceremony earlier this month.

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Earlier this year, elements from the 7th Transportation Bde. headed south - all the way south - to support operations in Antarctica.

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This type of operation is known as a JLOTS - Joint Logistics Over-The-Shore. The 7th Transportation Brigade can move LOTS of stuff in a JLOTS op.

Ok, that it. Today is your day, @falchek_michael. Today, you own the world!

If anyone has an idea for a trivia topic, we’re all ears! Send us your idea to 18CorpsHistorian@gmail.com.

FINAL

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