Quartermaster History

Aerial Delivery:

See how parachute packing began during World War II and has been used to deliver Soldiers and supplies in critical operations.

Field Services:

See why cleanliness isn’t just morale, it’s a medical necessity; and see how Army has learned to deliver clean clothing.

Mortuary Affairs:

See how the Army has fulfilled its obligation to care for the remains of fallen comrades.

Culinary Services:

See the continuous improvements in how the Army feeds its Soldiers, whether in the field or in garrison.

Petroleum:

See how the Army has fueled the force since the appearance of the internal combustion engine.

Potable Water:

See Army water purification systems have improved throughout time, even under the most difficult circumstances.

Supply Management:

See why supply management is a balance between giving the Soldiers what they need while avoiding waste, and how the Army has evolved from paper to computers.