VICENZA, Italy — Behind every successful military operation lies an intricate web of logistics, sustainment, and ammunition specialists whose expertise ensures paratroopers on the front lines are armed, supported, and ready to fight.
At a recent mentorship event hosted by the 173rd Brigade Support Battalion, leaders and aspiring sustainment paratroopers gathered to discuss the critical role of logistics in the Army’s operations and share their experiences from the front lines.
For Staff Sgt. Jose Rodriguez, an 89B Ammunition Specialist, the importance of ordnance cannot be overstated.
“Ordnance is like the backbone of the Army because it’s ammunition, explosives, and maintenance,” Rodriguez said.
“You...
